### Question
What is the definition of official use?


### Answer
The definition of **official use** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 7412*:

> an action of a Federal, State, or local government agency or an entity referred to in subclause (I)(ee) intended to carry out a function relevant to preventing, planning for, or responding to accidental releases

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 7412*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 85-AIR POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER I-PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES > Part A-Air Quality and Emission Limitations**

