Tag: EPA VGP

Facilities for the safe and sanitary removal and treatment of sewage The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a notice stating that it has received a petition requesting a determination that adequate facilities for the safe and sanitary removal and treatment of sewage from all vessels are reasonably available for waters of Chatham, Orleans, Eastham, Wellfleet, Truro, and Provincetown, collectively termed the Outer Cape Cod. Comments on this petition must be submitted by May 31.To view the notice please click hereSource: EPA

Control of emissions The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a correction to its regulations regarding control of emissions from new and in-use marine compression-ignition engines and vessels.The correction relates to the definition of "new vessel".To view the Notice please click hereSource: EPA

Spring 2011 edition The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the Spring 2011 edition of its NPDES Vessels Program Quarterly.This edition addresses, among other things, submittal of one-time reports and issuance of the next draft Vessel General Permit (VGP).Source : US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Review of regulations The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking input on the design of a plan to use for periodic retrospective review of its regulations.To view thr notice please click hereSpurce: Environmental Protection Agency