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Impacts of EPA 2012 commercial pump-out regulations - implementation.
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2014-03-01
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Abstract:With the 2008 VGP expiration date approaching, US EPA issued the 2013 VGP. There are changes in the
2013 VGP, requiring compliance by vessel owners and operators. As a result, the new requirements will
impact the commercial vessels operating in the NY/NJ Harbor and Delaware River. Another concern was an
issue related to black water discharge. Therefore, the objectives of this study were to (1) perform an analysis
of the 2013 VGPs and determine the impacts to New Jersey’s maritime operations; (2) determine and
recommend what New Jersey needs to do to be prepared to implement the 2013 VGP; and (3) study issues
related to black water discharge and No Discharge Zones in New Jersey. To carry out the project tasks,
information and data were collected from the US EPA, US Coast Guard, National Ballast Information
Clearinghouse, Tugboat Enthusiasts Society of the American, and the Research and Innovative Technology
Administration and analyzed. Meetings of the project stakeholders committee were held and key issues
discussed. The findings related to the new requirements of the 2013 VGP, ballast water and non-ballast water
discharge limitations, administrative report changes, as well as issues concerning black water discharges are
discussed in detail and recommendations made for compliance.
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