### Question
What is the definition of economically distressed area?


### Answer
The definition of **economically distressed area** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 17195a*:

> an area described in section 3161(a) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 17195a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 152-ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER V-ACCELERATED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT > Part B-Geothermal Energy**

