### Question
How is the "best available science" defined?


### Answer
The term **best available science** is defined in *33 U.S.C. § 1321* as follows -

> science that—


(A) maximizes the quality, objectivity, and integrity of information, including statistical information

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 1321*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 26-WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER III-STANDARDS AND ENFORCEMENT**

