For each covered vessel between 30 and 36 months
Section 4.4.4 of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Vessel General Permit (VGP) requires permit holders to submit a one-time report for each covered vessel between 30 and 36 months after coverage by the VGP.
For vessels applying for coverage at the 18 December 2011 implementation date of the first VGP, this means that this report is due anytime between 18 June 2011 and 18 December 2011.
In order to facilitate submission of this report, the EPA is developing an electronic system which should significantly reduce the time necessary for preparation and submission of the report.
Due to “minor complications” in the development of this new system capability, which will likely delay its availability beyond the 18 June 2011 date, permit holders are urged to wait until this electronic reporting capability is available.
The status of this system can be monitored at http://www.epa.gov/npdes/vessels as well as its online availability when finalised.
Source: Chamber of Shipping of America
