### Question
How does the law define discharge?


### Answer
Under *14 U.S.C. § 426*, **discharge** is defined as:

> given that term in section 1001 of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (33 U.S.C. 2701).

#### Citation:
  - *14 U.S.C. § 426*
  - Heading: **PART I-REGULAR COAST GUARD > CHAPTER 11-PERSONNEL > GENERAL PROVISIONS**

