### Question
What is the definition of serious bodily injury?


### Answer
The definition of **serious bodily injury** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 7413*:

> bodily injury which involves a substantial risk of death, unconsciousness, extreme physical pain, protracted and obvious disfigurement or protracted loss or impairment of the function of a bodily member, organ, or mental faculty

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 7413*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 85-AIR POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER I-PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES > Part A-Air Quality and Emission Limitations**

