### Question
What is the definition of standard of performance?


### Answer
The definition of **standard of performance** is as follows in *33 U.S.C. § 1316*:

> a standard for the control of the discharge of pollutants which reflects the greatest degree of effluent reduction which the Administrator determines to be achievable through application of the best available demonstrated control technology, processes, operating methods, or other alternatives, including, where practicable, a standard permitting no discharge of pollutants

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 1316*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 26-WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER III-STANDARDS AND ENFORCEMENT**

