What is the United States Coast Guard (USCG)?
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is a branch of the U.S. military which serves and protects America’s coastlines and waterways. In concert with EPA, the USCG is responsible for enforcing the Ocean Dumping Act (ODA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA). Anyone found in violation of these statutes by the USCG may be subject to severe penalties.