### Question
What is the definition of toxic pollutant?


### Answer
The definition of **toxic pollutant** is as follows in *33 U.S.C. § 1293a*:

> those toxic pollutants referred to in section 1311(b)(2)(C) and 1311(b)(2)(D) of this title and such other pollutants as the Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, determines are appropriate based on their effects on human health and the environment

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 1293a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 25-PORTS AND WATERWAYS SAFETY PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER II-GRANTS FOR CON-**

