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2012 Ocean Ranger Guidebook 3-7-12 Wastewater Definitions and additional information Definitions of permitted discharges Within Alaska waters Cruise ships need a notice of intent (signed version) and a General Permit issued by the State of Alaska. They also need an authorization letter from the USCG (33CFR 159) see http://www.dec.state.ak.us/water/cruise_ships/gp/Auth_08.html In general, if vessels want to discharge In Alaska, they need to be capable of meeting the Alaska discharge standards (Table 1 of the general permit) Outside of 3 mile limit This is outside the jurisdiction of the State of Alaska. Most vessels use the “4 mile” limit to make sure that they are clear from state boundaries. (some VSSP plans and discharge plans make reference to a 4 mile limit) IMO allows materials to be discharged that are comminuted and disinfected waste at a speed of 4 knots Outside 12 mile limit International waters where discharges of gray and black water, biomass, etc are allowed to be discharged at 4 knots speed or higher. Donut Holes In the past definitions of Alaska waters, there were several areas within the islands of Southeast Alaska that were more than 3 miles from land. The cruise ships used these donut holes to discharge their waste water and then proceeded on their way. The concept of donut holes has been eliminated by the current definitions of Alaskan waters. Restricted Zones Glacier Bay - this is a no discharge area for the National Parks Service. Vessels navigating in Glacier Bay need a “park authorization”. Tracy Arm – voluntary no discharge zone. This is a wilderness area for the US Forest Service – most vessels opt not to discharge while navigating in Tracy Arms area (including Endicott arms). Skagway Harbor – The State of Alaska general permit lists Skagway harbor as a non-discharge zone for large vessels. 242
2012 Ocean Ranger Guidebook 3-7-12 Usage of double bottom tanks not on VSSP for storing waste water This information will be included in the 2010 VSSP. Ocean rangers should make a note of which tanks are in use for waste water storage and compare this information to the VSSP. Any discrepancies should be pointed out on the daily report as a potential non-compliant item. Discharge Permit and Discharges Conditions in the state “general permit” are more stringent than the requirements for the USCG continuous discharge letter. Therefore, most ships that choose to discharge - get authorized under the state permit and typically obtain the USCG continuous discharge letter as well. However, a ship may legally choose not to obtain the Coast Guard letter. If that is the case, when in Alaska water, they may only discharge while under way. The effluent limits under the state permit don’t change with this arrangement (must meet Sate General Permit table 1 standards) Burials at sea (40 CFR 229.1): This has been a regular question. There are no specific ADEC requirements for disposal of cremated remains, other than no discharge of plastics. Burials must meet USCG and EPA requirements. Flowers and wreaths can be placed in the waters if they are “readily decomposable”. Ashes are sometimes held in plastic bags inside the urns, these are often accidentally dropped in burials at sea. Harvesting Glacier Ice Ice in small amounts can be “harvested” from the Glacier areas; During the “harvest” the wildlife should not be disturbed, that would be a violation; Note that in Glacier Bay, a permit / authorization must be obtained from National Parks Service to launch a lifeboat / tender in Glacier Bay waters. (Small quantities of ice are sometimes brought onboard the cruise ships to show the passengers what glacier ice looks like.) Sharing of Information Ocean Rangers are permitted to provide information such as reports and photos to ADEC, Crowley, and the US Coast Guard. After providing any information to the USCG, the ranger should write in their daily report what information they provided, to whom, on what date. Ocean Rangers should NOT directly provide copies of their reports or photos to anybody else. ALL OTHERS (cruise industry, public, etc. ) should make a request for information to ADEC. 243
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