### Question
Can you define what damages means?


### Answer
**Damages** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 9601*:

> damages for injury or loss of natural resources as set forth in section 9607(a) or 9611(b) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 9601*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 103-COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY > SUBCHAPTER I-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES RELEASES, LIABILITY, COMPENSATION**

