scope:

Purpose: This manual is composed of several volumes, each containing its own purpose. In accordance with the authority in DoD Directive 5134.01:

• This manual implements policy, assigns responsibilities, and provides procedures for environmental compliance of vessels owned or operated by DoD.

• This volume:

o Implements Section 1322 of Title 33, United States Code (U.S.C).

o Implements and administers policies and details procedures governing the design, construction, installation, and operation of MSDs, and provides procedures for certifying that such devices are consistent with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards in accordance with Part 140 of Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).

APPLICABILITY. This volume:

a. Applies to OSD, the Military Departments, the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Joint Staff, the Combatant Commands, the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Defense, the Defense Agencies, the DoD Field Activities, and all other organizational entities within the DoD (referred to collectively in this volume as the "DoD Components").

b. Does not apply to those DoD Components that do not:

(1) Own or operate public vessels.

(2) Have shore facilities that service DoD vessels or other authorized vessels.