### Question
How does GENERAL PROVISIONS define special tar sand area?


### Answer
Under *30 U.S.C. § 181*, **special tar sand area** is defined as:

> (1) an area designated by the Secretary of the Interior's orders of November 20, 1980 (45 FR 76800–76801) and January 21, 1981 (46 FR 6077–6078) as containing substantial deposits of tar sand

#### Citation:
  - *30 U.S.C. § 181*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 3A-LEASES AND PROSPECTING PERMITS > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

