### Question
How is the "coalbed methane gas" defined?


### Answer
The term **coalbed methane gas** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 13368* as follows -

> occluded natural gas produced (or which may be produced) from coalbeds and rock strata associated therewith

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 13368*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 134-ENERGY POLICY > SUBCHAPTER VI-COAL > Part C-Other Coal Provisions**

