### Question
How is the "floatable material" defined?


### Answer
The term **floatable material** is defined in *33 U.S.C. § 1362* as follows -

> any foreign matter that may float or remain suspended in the water column

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 1362*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 26-WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER V-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

