### Question
How is the term covered area defined?


### Answer
The term **covered area** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 657a* as the following:

> an area in a State—


(aa) that is located outside of an urbanized area, as determined by the Bureau of the Census

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 657a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 14A-AID TO SMALL BUSINESS**

