The Exclusive Economic Zone extends from the baseline of territorial sea of the United States seaward ___________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — 200 miles

The Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the United States is established under Presidential Proclamation 5030 and recognized in 33 CFR. It extends 200 nautical miles seaward from the baseline from which the breadth of the territorial sea is measured, granting the U.S. sovereign rights for resource exploration and environmental protection.

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