### Question
What is the definition of coal?


### Answer
The definition of **coal** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 8374*:

> anthracite and bituminous coal and lignite (but does not mean any fuel derivative thereof)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 8374*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 92-POWERPLANT AND INDUSTRIAL FUEL USE > SUBCHAPTER IV-ADDITIONAL PROHIBITIONS; EMERGENCY AUTHORITIES**

