### Question
How does the law define guarantor?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 6991c*, **guarantor** is defined as:

> any person, other than the owner or operator, who provides evidence of financial responsibility for an owner or operator under this subsection

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6991c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 82-SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL > SUBCHAPTER IX-REGULATION OF UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS**

