Course description
The Environmental Protection Agency of the U.S., which is under the authority of the Federal Clean Water Act (CWA) has prescribed a standard for general effluents being discharged by vessels. It is imperative to meet such standard, thus, control measures and best management practices must be established and complied with.
Compliance with the VGP is required for all vessels within the waters of the United States. This course can be beneficial to get familiar with the coverage of VGP, its structure, inspections, reporting, and record keeping procedures and VGP compliance in general.
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Outcome / Qualification etc.
- Gain knowledge and overview of VGP structure, contents, and application.
- Enumerate discharge operation types.
- Understand the processes of inspection, reporting and record keeping as required by VGP.
- Recognize VGP requirements on Effluent Management
- Understand best practices for effluent discharge.
Training Course Content
Introduction to Vessel General Permit
- Overview
- History
Coverage of VGP
- Permit Structure
- Eligibility: Scope of VGP
- Permit Compliance
- Authorization under VGP
- Terminating Coverage
- Certification
- Permit Reopener Clause
- Electronic Reporting Requirement
Effluent Limits and Related Requirements
- Technology-based Effluent Limits Applicable to all vessels
- Effluent Limits and Related Requirements for Specific Discharge Categories
- Additional Water Quality-Based Effluent Limits
Corrective Actions
- Problems Triggering the Need for Corrective Action
- Corrective Action Assessment
- Deadlines for Eliminating Problem
- Effect of Corrective Action
Inspections, Monitoring, Reporting and Recordkeeping
- Self-Inspections and Monitoring
- Recordkeeping
- Additional Recordkeeping for Vessels Equipped with Ballast Tanks
- Reporting
Vessel Class-Specific Requirements
- Large and Medium Cruise Ships and Large Ferries
- Barges
- Tanker Vessels
- Research Vessels
- Emergency and Rescue Vessels
Additional Information
- Specific Requirements for Individual States or Indian Country Lands
- Appendix E – Notice of Intent Instructions
- Appendix F – Notice of Termination
- Appendix H – Annual Report
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