### Question
How does the law define rural or remote area?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 18712*, **rural or remote area** is defined as:

> a city, town, or unincorporated area that has a population of not more than 10,000 inhabitants

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 18712*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 162-ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE > SUBCHAPTER I-GRID INFRASTRUCTURE AND RESILIENCY > Part A-Grid Infrastructure Resilience and Reliability**

