### Question
What does coastal energy activity mean?


### Answer
**Coastal energy activity** has the following meaning in *16 U.S.C. § 1453*:

> any of the following activities if, and to the extent that (A) the conduct, support, or facilitation of such activity requires and involves the siting, construction, expansion, or operation of any equipment or facility

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

