### Question
What does guarantor mean?


### Answer
**Guarantor** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 9601*:

> any person, other than the owner or operator, who provides evidence of financial responsibility for an owner or operator under this chapter

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 9601*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 103-COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY > SUBCHAPTER I-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES RELEASES, LIABILITY, COMPENSATION**

