### Question
How does the law define floatable material?


### Answer
Under *33 U.S.C. § 1362*, **floatable material** is defined as:

> 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**

