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Uniform National Discharge Standards (UNDS): Phase I Final Rule

The document provides the technical background for the Phase I regulation that is issued under authority of the Uniform National Discharge Standards. Along with the complete document, individual sections are listed.

  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards (Complete Document) (pdf) (4.95 MB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards (Foreword, Contents, Executive Summary) (pdf) (178.36 KB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards (Section 1: Background of the Uniform National Discharge Standards) (pdf) (45.73 KB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards (Section 2: Vessels of the Armed Forces) (pdf) (185.3 KB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards (Section 3: Data Collection) (pdf) (94.32 KB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards (Section 4: Discharge Evaluation Methodology) (pdf) (84.41 KB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards (Section 5: Phase I Discharge Determinations) (pdf) (170.22 KB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards (Glossary and Abbreviations) (pdf) (63.8 KB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards Appendix A (AFFF NOD) (pdf) (223.83 KB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards Appendix A (Boiler Blowdown NOD) (pdf) (589.75 KB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards Appendix A (Catapult Water Brake Tank and Post Launch Retraction Exhaust NOD) (pdf) (203.2 KB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards Appendix A (Catapult Wet Accumulator Discharges NOD) (pdf) (128.72 KB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards Appendix A (Cathodic Protection NOD) (pdf) (520.07 KB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards Appendix A (Chain Locker Effluent NOD) (pdf) (110.81 KB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards Appendix A (Clean Ballast NOD) (pdf) (276.91 KB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards Appendix A (Compensated Fuel Ballast NOD) (pdf) (234.16 KB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards Appendix A (Controllable Pitch Propeller Hydraulic Oil NOD) (pdf) (190.51 KB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards Appendix A (Deck Runoff NOD) (pdf) (255.25 KB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards Appendix A (Dirty Ballast NOD) (pdf) (88.07 KB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards Appendix A (Distillation and Reverse Osmosis Brine NOD) (pdf) (430.98 KB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards Appendix A (Distillation and Reverse Osmosis Brine MPCD Analysis) (pdf) (78.93 KB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards Appendix A (Elevator Pit Effluent NOD) (pdf) (106.54 KB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards Appendix A (Firemain Systems NOD) (pdf) (273.52 KB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards Appendix A (Freshwater Layup NOD) (pdf) (131.03 KB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards Appendix A (Gas Turbine Water Wash NOD) (pdf) (69.32 KB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards Appendix A (Graywater NOD) (pdf) (231.31 KB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards Appendix A (Hull Coating Leachate NOD) (pdf) (349.86 KB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards Appendix A (Hull Coating Leachate MPCD Analysis) (pdf) (61.48 KB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards Appendix A (Mine Countermeasures Equipment Lubrication NOD) (pdf) (207.09 KB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards Appendix A (Motor Gasoline (MOGAS) Compensating Discharge NOD) (pdf) (76.18 KB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards Appendix A (Non-oily Machinery Wastewater NOD) (pdf) (157.13 KB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards Appendix A (Photo Lab Drains NOD) (pdf) (61.64 KB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards Appendix A (Portable Damage Control Drain Pump Discharges NOD) (pdf) (93.73 KB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards Appendix A (Portable Damage Control Drain Pump Wet Exhaust NOD) (pdf) (128.02 KB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards Appendix A (Refrigeration/AC Condensate NOD) (pdf) (61.59 KB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards Appendix A (Rudder Bearing Lubrication NOD) (pdf) (149.34 KB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards Appendix A (Seawater Cooling Overboard Discharge NOD) (pdf) (353.01 KB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards Appendix A (Seawater Piping Biofouling Prevention NOD) (pdf) (139.71 KB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards Appendix A (Small Boat Engine Wet Exhaust NOD) (pdf) (273.41 KB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards Appendix A (Small Boat Engine Wet Exhaust MPCD Analysis) (pdf) (55.89 KB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards Appendix A (Sonar Dome Discharge NOD) (pdf) (1.67 MB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards Appendix A (Steam Condensate NOD) (pdf) (181.07 KB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards Appendix A (Stern Tube Seals & Underwater Bearing Lubrication NOD) (pdf) (166.28 KB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards Appendix A (Submarine Acoustic Countermeasures Launcher Discharge NOD) (pdf) (147.81 KB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards Appendix A (Submarine Bilgewater NOD) (pdf) (92.58 KB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards Appendix A (Submarine Emergency Diesel Engine Wet Exhaust NOD) (pdf) (171.45 KB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards Appendix A (Submarine Outboard Equipment Grease and External Hydraulics NOD) (pdf) (139.2 KB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards Appendix A (Surface Vessel Bilgewater/Oil Water Separator (OWS) Discharge NOD) (pdf) (346.52 KB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards Appendix A (Underwater Ship Husbandry NOD) (pdf) (127.77 KB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards Appendix A (Underwater Ship Husbandry MPCD Analysis) (pdf) (53.66 KB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards Appendix A (Welldeck Discharges NOD) (pdf) (106.69 KB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards (Appendix B: Matrix of Navy Vessels and Discharges) (pdf) (514.25 KB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards (Appendix C: Matrix of MSC Vessels and Discharges) (pdf) (75.67 KB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards (Appendix D: Matrix of Coast Guard Vessels and Discharges) (pdf) (214.92 KB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards (Appendix E: Matrix of Army Vessels and Discharges) (pdf) (97.63 KB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards (Appendix F: Matrix of Marine Corps Vessels and Discharges) (pdf) (41.72 KB)
  • Phase I Final Rule and Technical Development Document of Uniform National Discharge Standards (Appendix G: Matrix of Air Force Vessels and Discharges) (pdf) (47.29 KB)

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