Section 335.5 - Applicable laws(a) The Clean Water Act ( 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq. ) (also known as the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972, 1977, and 1987).(b) The Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 ( 33 U.S.C. 1401 et seq. ) (commonly referred to as the Ocean Dumping Act (ODA)).