### Question
How is the term discharge defined?


### Answer
The term **discharge** is defined in *14 U.S.C. § 426* as the following:

> given that term in section 1001 of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (33 U.S.C. 2701).

#### Citation:
  - *14 U.S.C. § 426*
  - Heading: **PART I-REGULAR COAST GUARD > CHAPTER 11-PERSONNEL > GENERAL PROVISIONS**

