### Question
How does the law define pollutant?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 2402*, **pollutant** is defined as:

> any substance designated as such by the Director under section 2405(b)(6) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 2402*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 44-ANTARCTIC CONSERVATION**

