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What are the 3 objectives for designating no-discharge zones for vessel sewage?

April 26, 2017designating no-discharge sewage vessel zones

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What are the 3 objectives for designating no-discharge zones for vessel sewage?

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#1: Particular Environmental Importance when Adequate Pumpout Facilities are Available (CWA Section 312 (f)(3)) A State may completely prohibit the discharge from all vessels of any sewage, whether treated or not, into some or all of its waters if: (1) the State determines that the protection and enhancement of the quality of the waters require greater environmental protection than current Federal regulations; and (2) EPA determines that adequate facilities for the safe and sanitary removal, and treatment of sewage from all vessels are reasonably available. #2: Particular Environmental Importance (CWA Section 312 (F)(4)(A)) If EPA determines, upon application by a State, that the protection and enhancement of specified waters require a prohibition, EPA will by regulation completely prohibit the discharge from a vessel of any sewage, whether treated or not, into those waters. Unlike no-discharge zones under Type #1 above, the State does not have to show that there are adequate and reaso