CHAPTER 1 

 INTRDDUCITCN 



TABLE OF CONTENTS 



1.1 INTRODUCnON 1-1 



1.1.1 Fouling Organisms 1-2 



1.1.2 Types of Antifoulant Paints 1-5 



1.1.3 Organotin Compounds 1-9 



1.2 SUMMARY OF FEDERAL REGULATORY ACTIVITIES j_ 12 



1.3 PURPOSE OF THIS REPORT 1-12 



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