### Question
What is the definition of participant?


### Answer
The definition of **participant** is as follows in *33 U.S.C. § 3611*:

> a Federal, State, or private entity that chooses to cooperate with the Administrator in carrying out the provisions of this section by collecting, contributing, and maintaining covered data

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 3611*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 49-INTEGRATED COASTAL AND OCEAN OBSERVATION SYSTEM**

