### Question
What is the definition of rural?


### Answer
The definition of **rural** is as follows in *6 U.S.C. § 124j*:

> an area that is not located in a metropolitan statistical area, as defined by the Office of Management and Budget

#### Citation:
  - *6 U.S.C. § 124j*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-HOMELAND SECURITY ORGANIZATION > SUBCHAPTER II-INFORMATION ANALYSIS AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION > Part A-Information and Analysis and Infrastructure Protection; Access to Information**

