### Question
How is the "Act" defined?


### Answer
The term **Act** is defined in *40 CFR § 401.11* as follows -

> the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq., 86 Stat. 

#### Citation:
  - *40 CFR § 401.11*
  - Heading: **PART 401—GENERAL PROVISIONS > SUBCHAPTER N—EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS > SUBCHAPTER N—EFFLUENT GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS**

