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


### Answer
The term **State** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1962d* as follows -

> the several States of the United States, Indian tribes, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, and the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1962d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 19B-WATER RESOURCES PLANNING > SUBCHAPTER IV-MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS**

