### Question
How does CHAPTER I—ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED) define point source?


### Answer
Under *40 CFR § 401.11*, **point source** is defined as:

> any discernible, confined and discrete conveyance, including but not limited to any pipe, ditch, channel, tunnel, conduit, well, discrete fissure, container, rolling stock, concentrated animal feeding operation, or vessel or other floating craft, from which pollutants are or may be discharged.

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

