### Question
How is the "Affected State" defined?


### Answer
The term **Affected State** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 13368* as follows -

> a State listed by the Secretary of the Interior, with the participation of the Secretary of Energy, under subsection (b)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 13368*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 134-ENERGY POLICY > SUBCHAPTER VI-COAL > Part C-Other Coal Provisions**

