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Welcome to the Uniform National Discharge Standards (UNDS) Program

The Department of Defense (with Navy as lead), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), are leading an effort to develop national standards for controlling discharges from Armed Forces vessels.

UNDS will enhance the protection of our harbors and coastal areas by standardizing discharge control practices on vessels of the Armed Forces.

This web site provides an overview of the program requirements, technical approaches, and outreach efforts. If you have feedback on the site or questions related to the program, please let us know!