### Question
How is the term political subdivision defined?


### Answer
The term **political subdivision** is defined in *43 U.S.C. § 1356a* as the following:

> the local political jurisdiction immediately below the level of State government, including counties, parishes, and boroughs

#### Citation:
  - *43 U.S.C. § 1356a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 29-SUBMERGED LANDS > SUBCHAPTER III-OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF LANDS**

