# 40 C.F.R. § 118.1 (2026): Purpose

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P118_S118_1

## Section

- **Citation:** 40 C.F.R. § 118.1 (2026)
- **Heading:** Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 40 CFR: Protection of Environment / Chapter I / Part 118 / § 118.1: § 118.1   Purpose.

## Text

This part establishes Clean Water Act (CWA) hazardous substance facility response plan requirements for the owner or operator of any non-transportation-related onshore facility that, because of its location, could reasonably be expected to cause substantial harm to the environment by discharging CWA hazardous substances into or on the navigable waters, adjoining shorelines, or the exclusive economic zone.

## Nearby sections

- [40 C.F.R. § 118.1 (2026) § 118.1   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P118_S118_1.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 118.2 (2026) § 118.2   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P118_S118_2.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 118.3 (2026) § 118.3   Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P118_S118_3.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 118.4 (2026) § 118.4   General requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P118_S118_4.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 118.5 (2026) § 118.5   Regional Administrator determination of substantial harm and significant and substantial harm.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P118_S118_5.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 118.6 (2026) § 118.6   Appeals process.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P118_S118_6.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 118.7 (2026) § 118.7   Petitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P118_S118_7.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 118.8 (2026) § 118.8   Exceptions and exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P118_S118_8.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 118.9 (2026) § 118.9   Mixtures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P118_S118_9.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 118.10 (2026) § 118.10   Worst case discharge.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P118_S118_10.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 118.11 (2026) § 118.11   Facility response plan requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P118_S118_11.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 118.12 (2026) §  118.12   Coordination Activities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P118_S118_12.md)
- [40 C.F.R. § 118.13 (2026) §  118.13   Facility response training, drills, and exercises.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T40_P118_S118_13.md)

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