1.
Developing Best Management
Practices for Marinas and
Waterfront
January 26, 2011

2.
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

3.
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

4.
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.

5.
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…

6.
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.

7.
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 …
 Construction activity disturbing
between 1 and 5 acres of land
(i.e., small construction activities
 Phase II Regulations permits were due
March 10, 2003.

8.
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.

9.
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.

10.
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.

11.
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.

12.
BMPs That Help Comply
TRICKING OUT YOUR TOOL BOX OF BMPS
Develop a Clean Marina Workbook
for your location

13.
BMPs for Fuel Docks
• Spill Kits
• Oil Mops
• Microbes
• Sorbents

14.
BMPs for Catch Basin Drains
• Catch Basin
Filters
• Drain Seals
• Filter Socks

15.
BMPs for Metal Roofs
• Down Spout
Guards
• Seal off Metal Roof
• Treatment Train

16.
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.

17.
BMPs for Wastewater
• Collection
Systems
• Filter Systems
• Off-site Disposal
• Secondary
Containment
Considerations

18.
BMPs for Spill Containment
• Outdoor Spill
Containment
• Spill Pallets and
Decks
• Containment
Sumps

19.
BMPS for Spill Response
• Oil Boom
• Spill Kits
• Sorbents
• Oil Mop

20.
BMPs for Parking
Lots/Common Areas
• Catch Basin Filters
• Outdoor Cigarette
Ash Urns
• Disposal Options for
fish Cleaning Stations

21.
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

22.
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

23.
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

24.
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

25.
Thank you for your interest in
environmental issues associated
with Marinas and Waterfronts
and how to mitigate the effects
using proper BMPs.