### Question
Can you define what certified pollution control device means?


### Answer
**Certified pollution control device** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 8402*:

> a new identifiable device which—


(A) is used, in connection with a powerplant, to abate or control atmospheric pollution by removing, altering, disposing, storing, or preventing the emission of pollutants

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 8402*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 92-POWERPLANT AND INDUSTRIAL FUEL USE > SUBCHAPTER VI-FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE**

