### Question
How does the law define Protocol?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 2402*, **Protocol** is defined as:

> the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty, signed October 4, 1991, in Madrid, and all annexes thereto, including any future amendments thereto to which the United States is a party

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 2402*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 44-ANTARCTIC CONSERVATION**

