### Question
How is the "owner or operator" defined?


### Answer
The term **owner or operator** is defined in *33 U.S.C. § 1316* as follows -

> any person who owns, leases, operates, controls, or supervises a source

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

