### Question
How is the term applicable State agency defined?


### Answer
The term **applicable State agency** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 11004* as the following:

> the State agency that has primary responsibility to enforce the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act in the State

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 11004*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 116-EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW > SUBCHAPTER I-EMERGENCY PLANNING AND NOTIFICATION**

