### Question
What is the definition of coastal political subdivision?


### Answer
The definition of **coastal political subdivision** is as follows in *33 U.S.C. § 1321*:

> any local political jurisdiction that is immediately below the State level of government, including a county, parish, or borough, with a coastline that is contiguous with any portion of the United States Gulf of Mexico

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 1321*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 26-WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER III-STANDARDS AND ENFORCEMENT**

