Vessels-VGP | US EPA - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
WEBNov 13, 2023 · The EPA issued the 2013 VGP on April 12, 2013 with an effective period of December 19, 2013 to December 18, 2018 (i.e., five years). The VGP provided NPDES permit coverage nationwide for discharges incidental to the normal operation of commercial vessels greater than 79 feet in length.
Category : Ships of the United States Environmental Protection Agency
WEBPages in category "Ships of the United States Environmental Protection Agency" The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.
EPA's Role in the International Maritime Organization (IMO)
WEBJul 3, 2024 · IMO promotes cooperation in regulation of shipping in international trade and encourages the adoption of the highest practicable standards concerning maritime safety, efficiency of navigation, and prevention and control of marine pollution from ships.
Fast Facts on Transportation Greenhouse Gas Emissions
WEBJun 18, 2024 · According to the Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks 1990–2022 (the national inventory that the U.S. prepares annually under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change), transportation accounted for the largest portion (28%) of total U.S. GHG emissions in 2022.
Vessels-VGP | Vessels, Marinas and Ports | US EPA
WEBThe EPA issued the 2013 VGP on April 12, 2013 with an effective period of December 19, 2013 to December 18, 2018 (i.e., five years). The VGP provided NPDES permit coverage nationwide for discharges incidental to the normal operation of commercial vessels greater than 79 feet in length.
Vessels-VGP | National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System …
WEBJan 13, 2017 · The VGP provides for NPDES permit coverage for incidental discharges into waters of the United States from commercial vessels greater than 79 feet in length and for ballast water from commercial vessels of all sizes.
WEBThe NEI compiles comprehensive emissions data for criteria pollutants, hazardous air pollutants, and greenhouse gases for mobile, point, and nonpoint sources. ERG has developed the Category 1 and 2 commercial marine vessel …
WEBDue to a 2006 court order, all non-recreational, non-military vessels must have an NPDES permit such as the VGP before they can legally discharge (and operate) in US waters. Failure to have NPDES permit coverage may result in severe civil and criminal penalties.
Regulation of ship pollution in the United States - Wikipedia
WEBIn the United States, several federal agencies have some jurisdiction over ships in U.S. waters, but no one agency is responsible for or coordinates all of the relevant government functions. The U.S. Coast Guard and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have principal regulatory and standard-setting responsibilities, and the Department of ...
Your 2023 Guide for VGP - Mr. Marine
WEBApr 17, 2023 · Is your vessel sailing to the USA? Then, you must have a Vessel General Permit (VGP) to validate that the Ballast Water Treatment System (BWTS) onboard complies with the regulatory standards.