### Question
Can you define what coastal energy activity means?


### Answer
**Coastal energy activity** is defined as the following in *16 U.S.C. § 1453*:

> any of the following activities if, and to the extent that (A) the conduct, support, or facilitation of such activity requires and involves the siting, construction, expansion, or operation of any equipment or facility

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 1453*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 33-COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT**

