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Scope: United States federal law Regulated Activities: Safety and traffic regulations for US ports and waterways Penalties: Non-compliance can result in fines, and the Act supports enforcement of other pollution-prevention laws.

Scope: United States federal law Regulated Activities: Discharge of pollutants into US waters and quality standards for surface waters Penalties: Penalties include fines, imprisonment, or both.

Scope: United States federal law Regulated Activities: Any major federal actions significantly affecting the environment Penalties: Mainly procedural, failing to comply can lead to injunctions or require mitigation steps.

Scope: United States federal law Regulated Activities: Oil spills into navigable waters or adjoining shorelines Penalties: Liability for cleanup costs, damages, and civil and criminal penalties.

Scope: International requirement Regulated Activities: Preparedness for oil-pollution incidents on ships Penalties: Absence of a SOPEP can result in detention of ships and financial penalties.

Scope: International treaty Regulated Activities: Control of transboundary movements of hazardous wastes and their disposal Penalties: Violations can result in fines, remediation orders, and criminal sanctions.

Scope: International treaty Regulated Activities: Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) Penalties: Non-compliance can lead to international pressure and possible trade sanctions.

Scope: International agreement Regulated Activities: Dumping waste and other matter into the sea Penalties: Permits for dumping are required and violations can lead to fines and other penalties.

Scope: International convention Regulated Activities: Transfer of potentially invasive aquatic species through ships’ ballast water Penalties: Can include fines, detention of vessels, and additional control measures.

Scope: United States federal law Regulated Activities: Dumping material into US ocean waters Penalties: Penalties include fines and imprisonment for unlawful dumping.

Scope: International agreement Regulated Activities: Conservation of biological diversity, sustainable use of its components and fair sharing of benefits from genetic resources Penalties: Violators may face national enforcement measures and international criticism.

Scope: United States federal law Regulated Activities: Conservation of endangered and threatened species and their habitats Penalties: Penalties include fines, imprisonment, and forfeiture of vessels and other equipment.

Scope: United States federal law Regulated Activities: Fishing and fisheries management in federal waters Penalties: Includes monetary penalties, forfeiture of catch, permit sanctions, and vessel sanctions.

Scope: International agreement Regulated Activities: Environmental protection in Antarctica Penalties: Non-compliance may result in fines, cleanup actions, and diplomatic consequences.

Scope: International maritime regulation Regulated Activities: Pollution by oil, noxious liquids, harmful substances in packaged form, sewage, garbage, and air pollution from ships Penalties: Fines, detention of ships, and bans on offending ships entering ports.

Scope: International treaty Regulated Activities: Disposal of waste and other human activities in the Antarctic region Penalties: Penalties are enforced through national mechanisms and can include fines and cleanup requirements.

Scope: International agreement Regulated Activities: Application of harmful anti-fouling systems on ships’ hulls Penalties: Can include warnings, fines, detention of vessels, and bans from ports.