### Question
Can you define what operator means?


### Answer
**Operator** is defined as the following in *15 U.S.C. § 78m*:

> given the term in section 3 of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 802).

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 78m*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 2B-SECURITIES EXCHANGES**

