### Question
What does effluent limitations guidelines mean?


### Answer
**Effluent limitations guidelines** has the following meaning in *40 CFR § 401.11*:

> any effluent limitations guidelines issued by the Administrator pursuant to section 304(b) of the Act.

#### Citation:
  - *40 CFR § 401.11*
  - Heading: **Title 40—Protection of Environment > PART 401—GENERAL PROVISIONS > CHAPTER I—ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED)**

