### Question
How is the "Outer Continental Shelf" defined?


### Answer
The term **Outer Continental Shelf** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 7627* as follows -

> provided by section 2 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1331).

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 7627*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 85-AIR POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER III-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

