### Question
How is the "academic year" defined?


### Answer
The term **academic year** is defined in *33 U.S.C. § 1262* as follows -

> an academic year or its equivalent, as determined by the Administrator

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 1262*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 26-WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER I-RESEARCH AND RELATED PROGRAMS**

