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Title 40Protection of EnvironmentPart / Section
Chapter IEnvironmental Protection Agency1 – 1099
Subchapter DWater Programs100 – 149
Part 139Discharges Incidental to the Normal Operation of Vessels139.1 – 139.52
Subpart AScope139.1 – 139.3
§ 139.1Coverage.
§ 139.2Definitions.
§ 139.3Other Federal laws.
Subpart BGeneral Standards for Discharges Incidental to the Normal Operation of a Vessel139.4 – 139.6
§ 139.4General operation and maintenance.
§ 139.5Biofouling management.
§ 139.6Oil management.
Subpart CStandards for Specific Discharges Incidental to the Normal Operation of a Vessel139.10 – 139.29
Subpart DSpecial Area Requirements139.40
§ 139.40Federally-protected waters.
Subpart EProcedures for States to Request Changes to Standards, Regulations, or Policy Promulgated by the Administrator139.50 – 139.52
§ 139.50Petition by a Governor for the Administrator to establish an emergency order or review a standard, regulation, or policy.
§ 139.51Petition by a Governor for the Administrator to establish enhanced Great Lakes System requirements.
§ 139.52Application by a State for the Administrator to establish a State no-discharge zone.
Appendix A to Part 139
Federally-Protected Waters