### Question
How does ALASKA PIPELINE define areas of critical environmental concern?


### Answer
Under *43 U.S.C. § 1702*, **areas of critical environmental concern** is defined as:

> areas within the public lands where special management attention is required (when such areas are developed or used or where no development is required) to protect and prevent irreparable damage to important historic, cultural, or scenic values, fish and wildlife resources or other natural systems or processes, or to protect life and safety from natural hazards

#### Citation:
  - *43 U.S.C. § 1702*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 34-TRANS-ALASKA PIPELINE > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

