Developing Best Management Practices for Marinas and Waterfront

January 26, 2011

What is the Clean Marina Program?

• The Florida Clean Marina Programs are designed to bring awareness to marine facilities and boaters regarding environmentally friendly practices intended to protect and preserve Florida's  natural environment. Marinas, boatyards and marine retailers receive clean designations by demonstrating a commitment implementing and maintaining a host of best management practices

• Approximately 12,000 – 14,000 Marinas, approximately 1,200 have Clean Marina status

Regulations • Clean Water Act (CWA) • National Pollutant Discharge

Elimination System (NPDES) – Stormwater Runoff

• EPA Container Storage Regulation 40 CFR 264 and 265 – Hazardous Chemical Containment

• Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Act (SPCC) – Oil Spills and Leaks

• Waste Water Runoff, Bottom Wash, Fish Waste

The Clean Water Act

• The Clean Water Act (CWA) establishes the basic structure for regulating discharges of pollutants into the waters of the United States and regulating quality standards for surface waters.

• The Act was significantly reorganized and expanded in 1972.

• Under the CWA, EPA has implemented pollution control programs such as setting wastewater standards for industry. We have also set water quality standards for all contaminants in surface waters.

• CWA set up the EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program that controls discharges.

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)

• The Federal Clean Water Act of 1972 established the NPDES.

• The Clean Water Act has been amended several times. One important amendment was the Water Quality Act of 1987.

The Water Quality Act of 1987 established

a two-phase stormwater program…

NPDES (cont.)

• The Phase II Final Rule, published in the Federal Register on December 8, 1999, requires NPDES permit coverage for storm water discharges from:

• Specific Industrial Sites – these include marinas and waterfront operations.

• Municipalities and regulated small municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s)

• Construction sites 1 acre and greater.

Construction activity disturbing between 1 and 5 acres of land (i.e., small construction activities

The Phase II Final Rule, published in the Federal Register on December 8, 1999, requires NPDES permit coverage for storm water discharges from:

The Phase II Final Rule, published in the Federal Register on December 8, 1999, requires NPDES permit coverage for storm water discharges from:

Certain regulated small municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s); and …

Phase II Regulations permits were dueMarch 10, 2003.

EPA Container Storage Regulations

The Regulation primarily address drum and tank storage. Secondary Containment must be free of cracks and gaps, and be sufficiently impervious to contain the spill or leaks. The containment needs to be sloped or the containers need to be elevated.

Contain 100% off largest container or 10% of the total volume of the grouping.

Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures ACT-SPCC

• Purpose: To prevent oil from reaching navigable waters and shorelines.

• SPCC Plan for each facility to prevent spills or provide plan if there is a spill.

• Act covers hydrocarbons, oils, fats, greases.

• Applies to any facility that over 1,320 gal. or potential capacity or 42,000 gal. bunkered.

Additional Regulations

• Marine facilities may be subject to the following:  • Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Title 1 -

Underground Storage Tank (UST) regulations (40 CFR Part 280 and 281)

• DOT railcar and tanker truck loading and unloading requirements in 49 CFR Parts 171, 173, 174, 177, and 179; DOT OPS regulations for the transportation of hazardous liquids by pipeline in 49 CFR Part 195

• The DOT and USCG requirements for facilities transferring oil or hazardous material in bulk in 33 CFR Part 154

• The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements for flammable and combustible liquids storage in 29 CFR 1910.106. 

Why be in Compliance?• January 15, 2011 a Harbor side oil firm hit with $ 130,000

fine for SPCC violations, $ 290,000 fine to a Marine Services company that violated clean water regulations.

• A Massachusetts shipyard/fuel oil distributor, has paid a $130,000 fine to resolve claims by the EPA that the business violated technical clean water and oil pollution laws, the EPA announced Friday.

• The EPA alleged the company discharged pressure wash water and stormwater without authorization under the Clean Water Act.

• Under the settlement with EPA, the company will pay $98,000 for water-related violations and $ 32,000 for oil storage violations."

• EPA also announced that a Rhode Island company, which builds, repairs and retrofits vessels in Providence, will pay $290,000 to settle claims by EPA that it violated federal clean air and clean water laws as well.

BMPs That Help ComplyT R I C K I N G O U T Y O U R T O O L B O X O F B M P S

Develop a Clean Marina Workbook

for your location

BMPs for Fuel Docks

• Spill Kits

• Oil Mops

• Microbes

• Sorbents

BMPs for Catch Basin Drains

• Catch Basin Filters

• Drain Seals

• Filter Socks

BMPs for Metal Roofs

• Down Spout Guards

• Seal off Metal Roof

• Treatment Train

BMPs for Boat Wash/Scrap/Paint

• Capture toxic paint, oily water and particulates coming off of these type of operations.

• Filter or dispose of captured effluent.

BMPs for Wastewater

• Collection Systems

• Filter Systems

• Off-site Disposal

• Secondary Containment Considerations

BMPs for Spill Containment

• Outdoor Spill Containment

• Spill Pallets and Decks

• Containment Sumps

BMPS for Spill Response

• Oil Boom

• Spill Kits

• Sorbents

• Oil Mop

BMPs for Parking Lots/Common Areas• Catch Basin Filters

• Outdoor Cigarette Ash Urns

• Disposal Options for fish Cleaning Stations

BMPs for Water Quality• Use Microbes to clean waterfront or marina

of oily water and oil scum

• Minimize any non-source point pollution

• Keep spill clean-up products easily accessible to encourage use

Impact & Priorities• Staying in Compliance with

Regulations• Obtaining Clean Marina

Certification• Transforming your waterfront or

marina into clean/clear water• Having a spill response plan and

products to allow it to be successfully implemented

Marina - Waterfront Leadership

• Marinas are focal points for events

• Clean Water is high priority for public

• Being a leader environmentally creates a positive image for your business

ROI for BMPs• Clean Marinas

tend to get higher slip fees and fewer vacancies

• Eliminate potential for regulatory fines

• Minimize risks and costs associated with any oil spill or fuel spill

Thank you for your interest in environmental issues

associated with Marinas and Waterfronts and how to

mitigate the effects using proper BMPs.