### Question
Can you define what existing use means?


### Answer
**Existing use** is defined as the following in *16 U.S.C. § 539m*:

> a use that—


(A) is occurring in the Area as of February 20, 2003

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 539m*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 2-NATIONAL FORESTS > SUBCHAPTER I-ESTABLISHMENT AND ADMINISTRATION**

