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

2012 Ocean Ranger Guidebook 3-7-12
Background: This is an EPA vessel GP item. The purpose for this requirement is to reduce the input of
phosphate into waters. Phosphate is a nutrient that is often limited. Adding phosphate to an aquatic
system can increase biological activities, which could deplete oxygen available in the water. The check
for “non-toxic” is to reduce the input of toxic materials into the water.
What to check for: Check that cleaners used have less than 0.5% phosphates listed as an ingredient. This
can be on the bottle or MSDS or product sheet. Check that degreasers are non-toxic.
Note- from the list that is referenced for non-toxic in the VGP please check if any of the following
applies:
Is it labeled “Extremely flammable?
Does it contain carbon tetrachloride?
Does it contain 10 percent or more by weight of sodium and/or potassium hydroxide?
Does it contain cyanide salts?
Does it contain lead paints?
Citation:
EPA VGP 5.1.1.1.3 Sculleries and Galleys
Cruise ship owner/operators must use detergents that are phosphate free. Degreasers must be non-toxic if they
will be discharged as part of any waste stream.
(Note- 5.2.1.1.3 is identical but for under 500 passengers)
“Non-toxic” soaps, cleaners, and detergents means these materials which do not exhibit potentially harmful
characteristics as defined by the Consumer Product Safety Commission regulations found at 16 CFR Chapter II,
Subchapter C, Part 1500.
“Phosphate Free” soaps, cleaners, and detergents means these materials which contain, by weight, 0.5% or less of
phosphates or derivatives of phosphates.
“Toxic and hazardous materials” means, for purposes of the VGP: any substance identified in 40 CFR 116.4; any
toxic pollutant identified in 40 CFR 401.15; and any hazardous material as defined in 49 CFR 171.8””
Subsection 3: Swimming Pools Sanitation; Spa Sanitation; Safety
Job Aid Item: 6.3.a
Text: Water is filtered in re-circulated swimming pool IAW 21 CFR 1250.89
Background: Pools need to be filtered to regularly clean the water to reduce sanitation issues.
Recirculation also assists in helping mix water so that halogens can lower bacteria levels.
What to check for: Check that swimming pools are filtered and recirculated, unless they are of the
saltwater flow-through type. Recirculation needs to occur at least every six hours. Check for evidence of
inadequate filtration, such as sand on the bottom of the pool from failed filtration units.
Citation: 21 CFR 1250.89 Swimming pools.
(a) Fill and draw swimming pools shall not be installed or used.
(b) Swimming pools of the recirculation type shall be equipped so as to provide complete circulation,
replacement, and filtration of the water in the pool every six hours or less. Suitable means of
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