### Question
How is the term special area management plan defined?


### Answer
The term **special area management plan** is defined in *16 U.S.C. § 1453* as the following:

> a comprehensive plan providing for natural resource protection and reasonable coastal-dependent economic growth containing a detailed and comprehensive statement of policies

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 1453*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 33-COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT**

