2012 Ocean Ranger Guidebook Revision 3-7-12 - Alaska ...

2012 Ocean Ranger Guidebook 3-7-12
Job Aid Item: 2.1.b
Text: If garbage was offloaded, was it according with the submitted Solid Waste Plan? (18 AAC 69.035)
Check if Name and address of each contractor used for offloading matches waste offload plans.
Adequate condition of the off load pallets and other carriers that would prevent loss of waste or
spills. Review manifests and pickup arrangements. 18 AAC 69.035.
Background: All cruise ships (over 50 passengers) are required to file a Nonhazardous Solid Waste
Offloading and Disposal Plan (NSWOP). These plans must include offload estimates, methods used,
names of ports used, and names of contractors. Although these plans can change, and operators can
update information on a deviation report, it is important for ADEC to document deviations during the
season.
What to check for: Check that offloads followed the NSWOP. Record offload information in the
information section of the daily report. Check that there were no spills or dumping during offloads. Note
deviations from the plan on the daily report.
Deviations are allowed from the Alaska waste offload plans, but these deviations need to be submitted
to ADEC by November 15 th in a deviation report. Record offloads information in the information section
of the daily report. This will allow ADEC to check if the volumes and facilities used match the waste plans
and final deviation reports. Occasionally vessels offload recyclables or donations in Alaska. Please
include these in your daily report, these items could be disposed of if in poor condition.
Citation:
18 AAC 69.035. Nonhazardous solid waste offloading and disposal plan.
(a) As part of the plan required under AS 46.03.475(e)(1), that describes a vessel's policies and
procedures for offloading in this state or disposing into the marine waters of the state of nonhazardous
solid waste other than sewage, the owner or operator shall include, for each vessel that the owner or
operator intends to operate, or cause or allow to operate,
(1) an estimate of the volume of each waste type that the owner or operator anticipates
offloading in this state or disposing into the marine waters of the state;
(2) the proposed offloading or disposal method;
(3) the name and address of each contractor to be used for offloading in this state or disposing
into marine waters of the state; and
(4) the harbors, landfills, or other offloading or disposal facilities in the state proposed to be
used by the owner or operator or an agent of the owner or operator.
(b) A plan required under AS 46.03.475(e)(1) must be submitted on or before March 1 of each calendar
year. (Eff. 11/15/2002, Register 164)
Authority: AS 46.03.460 AS 46.03.062 AS 46.03.475
Job Aid Item: 2.1.c
Text: Offload records are certified by the Master or person in charge of the vessel and are completed
IAW 33 CFR 151.55 (d)
What to check for: Check that offload was properly recorded.
Citation:
33 CFR 155.55 (d)
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