### Question
How does the law define designated representative?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 7651a*, **designated representative** is defined as:

> a responsible person or official authorized by the owner or operator of a unit to represent the owner or operator in matters pertaining to the holding, transfer, or disposition of allowances allocated to a unit, and the submission of and compliance with permits, permit applications, and compliance plans for the unit

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 7651a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 83-ENERGY EXTENSION SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER IV&ndash;A-ACID DEPOSITION CONTROL**

