### Question
What is the definition of responsible party?


### Answer
The definition of **responsible party** is as follows in *33 U.S.C. § 1321*:

> given that term under section 1001 of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 [33 U.S.C. 2701].

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 1321*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 25-PORTS AND WATERWAYS SAFETY PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER III-STANDARDS AND ENFORCEMENT**

