### Question
How is the term operator defined?


### Answer
The term **operator** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 6991* as the following:

> any person in control of, or having responsibility for, the daily operation of the underground storage tank

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6991*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 82-SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL > SUBCHAPTER IX-REGULATION OF UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS**

