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WASHINGTON STATE 9c_DOE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY WATER QUALITY PROGRAM Amy Jankowiak, Compliance Specialist, NWRO (425) 649-7195 ajan461@ecy.wa.gov Ecology Website: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/ecyhome.html Cruise Ship Website: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wq/wastewater/cruise_mou/index.h tml MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING CRUISE OPERATIONS IN WASHINGTON STATE Covers vessels within the NorthWest CruiseShip Association Does not Cover smaller cruiseships, AK Marine Hwy vessels, Ferries or other vessels MOU Major components Defines "Waters Subject to this MOU" Black water / Gray water / residual solids Limits, monitoring, stop discharge for upset or disinfection problems, no discharges mile from shellfish beds Hazardous waste, solid waste, oily bilge water Amendments Clarification changes, covers other ports in WA, Added annual compliance report, Expands residual solids discharge ban to entire OCNMS, DOH virus report recommendations incorporated (2009) MOU Approvals to Discharge: 2009: two (2) vessels approved to discharge both continuously 2008 four (4) vessels approved to discharge all continuously 2007: five (5) approved continuously, one (1) at >1nm 2006: four (4) approved continuously, seven (7) at >1nm 2005: four (4) approved continuously, four (4) at >1nm 2004: two (2) approved continuously, two (2) at >1nm MOU Compliance Compliance Evaluation Discharge Approval Process Inspections Sampling Data Annual Report/Records Review Whole Effluent Toxicity Testing Purpose to evaluate whether there are potential toxicity issues from vessel discharges Required for vessels approved for discharge continuously - once every 2 years for homeported vessels or 1/40 port calls. Results toxicity from ammonia and possibly from surfactants and detergents MOU Compliance History 2004 Discharges of both untreated graywater and AWTS effluent without approval 2005 Missed Sampling 2006 Missed Sampling; discharges of untreated gray/treated black water discovered during inspection. False report submitted. $100,000 fine issued/paid. 2007- Discharges of AWTS effluent without approval 2008 Missed WET testing The MOU Overall Benefits Without state regulation specific to cruise ships, at least have agreement in place to protect water quality Learning more about the vessels and equipment and getting data Procedure for notification of noncompliance Still have enforcement capabilities for WQ violations and press coverage if violate MOU Issues Inability to enforce on the agreement itself Lack of coverage of MOU for other vessels Air quality issues not currently covered by the MOU Broader Issues State Legislative Action History of bills being introduced to codify MOU EPA Permit Issued February 2009 Covers most commercial vessels >79 feet 26 discharge types covered (not black water) Annual MOU meeting agreed to continue with MOU, MOU more stringent for certain requirements Virus Protection DOH virus study completed end of 2007, recommendations incorporated into MOU MOU Funding THE END! QUESTIONS?
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