### Question
How does GENERAL ADMINISTRATION define naval petroleum reserves?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 7420*, **naval petroleum reserves** is defined as:

> the naval petroleum and oil shale reserves established by this chapter, including Naval Petroleum Reserve Numbered 1 (Elk Hills), located in Kern County, California, established by Executive order of the President, dated September 2, 1912

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 7420*
  - Heading: **Subtitle C-Navy and Marine Corps > PART IV-GENERAL ADMINISTRATION > CHAPTER 641-NAVAL PETROLEUM RESERVES**

