### Question
How does the law define accidental release?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 7412*, **accidental release** is defined as:

> an unanticipated emission of a regulated substance or other extremely hazardous substance into the ambient air from a stationary source

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 7412*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 83-ENERGY EXTENSION SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER I-PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES > Part A-Air Quality and Emission Limitations**

