### Question
What is the definition of standard of performance?


### Answer
The definition of **standard of performance** is as follows in *33 U.S.C. § 1316*:

> a standard for the control of the discharge of pollutants which reflect the greatest degree of effluent reduction which the Administrator determines to be achievable through application of the best available demonstrated control technology, processes, operating methods, or other alternatives, including, where practicable, a standard permitting no discharge of pollutants

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 1316*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 25-PORTS AND WATERWAYS SAFETY PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER III-STANDARDS AND ENFORCEMENT**

