### Question
How does the law define economically distressed area?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 18761*, **economically distressed area** is defined as:

> an area described in section 3161(a) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 18761*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 162-ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE > SUBCHAPTER III-FUELS AND TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS > Part B-Miscellaneous**

