### Question
How does the law define specially protected area?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 2402*, **specially protected area** is defined as:

> any area designated as such by the Director under section 2405(b)(4) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 2402*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 44-ANTARCTIC CONSERVATION**

