### Question
Can you define what coastal State means?


### Answer
**Coastal State** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 4057*:

> given the term “coastal state” in section 1453 of title 16.

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 4057*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 50-NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE > SUBCHAPTER II-ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM > Part A-Industry Program With Federal Financial Assistance**

