### Question
How is the "coastal State" defined?


### Answer
The term **coastal State** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 4057* as follows -

> given the term "coastal state" in section 1453 of title 16, except that the term shall not apply with respect to a State or territory that has an operational wind and flood loss allocation system.

#### 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**

