### Question
How does the law define State?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 10241*, **State** is defined as:

> each of the several States and the District of Columbia

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 10241*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 108-NUCLEAR WASTE POLICY > SUBCHAPTER IV-NUCLEAR WASTE NEGOTIATOR**

