### Question
How is the term coastal state defined?


### Answer
The term **coastal state** is defined in *33 U.S.C. § 3507* as the following:

> given that term by section 1453(4) of title 16.

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 3507*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 48-OCEAN AND COASTAL MAPPING INTEGRATION**

