### Question
How is the "exclusive economic zone" defined?


### Answer
The term **exclusive economic zone** is defined in *16 U.S.C. § 1802* as follows -

> the zone established by Proclamation Numbered 5030, dated March 10, 1983

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 1802*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 38-FISHERY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERALLY**

