### Question
How is the "NOAA" defined?


### Answer
The term **NOAA** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 18302* as follows -

> the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 18302*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 159-SPACE EXPLORATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND SCIENCE**

