### Question
Can you define what eligible operating costs means?


### Answer
**Eligible operating costs** is defined as the following in *46 U.S.C. § 50308*:

> costs relating to—


(A) emergency response

#### Citation:
  - *46 U.S.C. § 50308*
  - Heading: **Subtitle V-Merchant Marine > Part A-General > CHAPTER 503-ADMINISTRATIVE**

