### Question
How is the "GIS" defined?


### Answer
The term **GIS** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 16296* as follows -

> geographic information systems technology that facilitates the organization and management of data with a geographic component

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 16296*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 149-ENERGY POLICY, 2005 > SUBCHAPTER IX-RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT > Part F-Fossil Energy**

