Clean Marina GUIDEBOOK
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OREGON Clean Marina GUIDEBOOK April 2017 2 Oregon Clean Marina Guidebook CLEAN MARINA ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ince the inception of he Oregon SOregon’s Clean Marina TClean Marina program in 2005, the Oregon program and State Marine Board has been guidebook was working directly with marina originally developed managers and staff to develop and implement best in 2005 in close practices for preventing pollution throughout the collaboration with state. With more than 50% of boat slips certifi ed in the Clean Marina Oregon aft er 10 years, the program continues to grow, Stakeholders creating enhanced water quality protections and Committee. Sincere increased member benefi ts. gratitude goes to the Committee for sharing their wealth of knowledge and expertise and for taking time Th e Clean Marina Program is leading the way in out of their busy schedules to review this resource. pioneering new and innovative ways to prevent Experts were consulted from the: Oregon State pollution, reduce waste, and communicate best Marine Board, Department of Environmental Quality, practices to boaters. Th is handbook provides a concise Department of Land Conservation and Development, summary of the current laws, regulations, and best Columbia River Yachting Association, Portland practices for the marina industry. It represents the Marine Dealers Association, Waterfront Organizations collaborative approach required to preserve and of Oregon, Columbia Crossings, Rocky Pointe Marina steward our marine resources for future generations. and Boatyard, Detroit Lake Marina, Salmon Harbor Marina, Port of Newport, Port of Alsea, Port of Coos Becoming certifi ed is free, easy, and helps to assure Bay/Charleston Marina, and BoatUS. Gratitude also compliance with the laws and BMPs found in this goes to Florida Sea Grant and the Clean Marina handbook. Th e Clean Marina checklist functions program coordinators of many other states for sharing as an environmental self-audit and allows marina their program experience. managers to evaluate systems, structures, policies, and procedures within their facility. Th e process is scalable Th e structure and content of this guidebook and from small private marinas to the largest public the Clean Marina program relies heavily on the ports. Completing the certifi cation process entails excellent past work of others, particularly the having a Clean Marina representative perform a non- Oregon Department of Environmental Quality’s Best regulatory site visit to provide technical assistance and Management Practices for Oregon Marinas and the to distribute signs, brochures, spill prevention kits, Connecticut Clean Marina Guidebook. and other tools to share BMP messages with boaters. We would also like to thank the Oregon Department For more information on the certifi cation process and of Land Conservation and Development for its to access clean boating tools and resources, please visit fi nancial assistance with the creation of the 2005 the Marine Board’s website, www.boatoregon.com. Oregon Clean Marina program and guidebook. You will fi nd all our environmental programs and resources under ‘Boater Info.’ Th e 2017 revision of the Guidebook was prepared by Oregon State Marine Board staff and reviewed by the Department of Environmental Quality, Electric Shock Drowning Prevention Association, Oregon Sea Grant, and several participants of Cover photograph: Promontory Park Oregon’s Clean Marina Program. 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION How to Use this Guidebook Become a Certifi ed Oregon Clean Marina General Guidance: In or Out of the Water? SECTION 1: RULES & BOATER EDUCATION Boater Education, Employee Training & Signage Fish Waste Aquatic Invasive Species Pet Waste SECTION 2: SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT Litter and Recycling SECTION 3: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SECTION 4: SEWAGE SECTION 5: HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT Hazardous Waste Rags and Oil Absorbent Pads Degreasing / Parts Washing SECTION 6: UNIVERSAL WASTE MANAGEMENT Oil & Used Oil Compressor Blowdowns Antifreeze & Used Antifreeze SECTION 7: FUELING Fuel Docks Portable Container Fueling Fuel Storage Fuel Tank Disposal SECTION 8: CLEANING, HAULING, AND STORING BOATS Boat Cleaning Bilge Cleaning Winterizing Vessels Pressure Washing SECTION 9: ABANDONED & DERELICT VESSEL PREVENTION & DISPOSAL Prevention & Disposal SECTION 10: UPLANDS & BUILDING MAINTENANCE Facility Cleaning Alternatives to Toxic Products Landscaping Floor Drains 4 Oregon Clean Marina Guidebook Sacrifi cial Anodes Fixed and Floating Structures Dredging Upland Engine Operations SECTION 11: PAINTING AND FIBERGLASS Scraping and Sanding Paint Stripping Teak Refi nishing Antifouling Paint Abrasive Blasting Hull and Topside Painting Paint Spraying Varnishing Waxing Fiberglassing SECTION 12: SPILL PREVENTION & EMERGENCY PLANNING Emergency Planning Oil Spill Response Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plans (SPCC) What to Do When You’ve Had a Spill Earthquake & Tsunami Planning What to Do When A Tsnuami Strikes SECTION 13: ELECTRIC SHOCK DROWNING APPENDICES A: Clean Boater Guide B: Oregon Community Right To Know C: Hazardous Waste Management D: Boat Sewage Collection Devices E: Ballast Water Management F: Sample Contract Language G: Sample Signs for Marinas H: Summary of Environmental Laws and Regulations I: Vessel Turn-In Information J: Additional Information Contacts For More Information Glossary of Terms List of Acronyms K: Clean Marina Checklists Marinas Floating Homes Boatyards 5 INTRODUCTION What is the Clean Marina program? Nonpoint source pollution Th e goal of the Oregon Clean Marina program is to Nonpoint source pollution – pollution from diff use protect and improve local water quality of Oregon sources – has become the leading cause of water waters by reducing pollution from marinas. Th e quality impairment in the United States. In general, program provides the opportunity for marinas, nonpoint source pollution results from snow or boatyards, yacht clubs, and fl oating home moorages rain runoff transporting pollution from land- to receive recognition for helping to establish and based activities (i.e. farming, urban areas, forestry, promote a cleaner marine environment for Oregon. construction, paved areas) to waterbodies. Nonpoint sources pollute marine environments by adding If a facility is in compliance with environmental excess nutrients, sediments, and toxicants to the regulations and uses a high percentage of the water, which can lead to low dissolved oxygen, poor recommended practices, it can be designated as an water clarity, inhibition of aquatic plant growth, and Oregon Clean Marina. Such certifi ed marinas are other negative human and aquatic organism health authorized to fl y the Clean Marina fl ag and use the eff ects. logo in their advertising. Th e fl ag is a signal to boaters that a marina cares about the cleanliness of area waterways. Why marinas? Th e congregation of recreational boats at marinas, the Clean Marina certifi cation: activities that oft en occur at marinas, and the physical • Recognizes you for doing your part to protect location of marinas in and near the water can result in water quality. signifi cant impacts to local water quality. • Ensures your facility is in compliance with environmental regulations. Water quality at a marina is oft en a refl ection of • Encourages responsible boaters to patronize your not only pollutants generated at the marina but establishment. also of pollutants resulting from several watershed • Provides guidelines with which to educate your sources that drain to the marina basin. While this staff and patrons on eff ective best management “off site” pollution production is something to be practices. acknowledged, the pollution generated from marina • Makes your marina more aesthetically attractive activities and boats must also be addressed. Further, by reducing odor and visual impairments. because marina basins are situated in areas protected • Could reduce pollution clean-up costs. from the wind and waves, and where currents are • Makes you eligible for grant money and free slower, they are oft en poorly fl ushed and more technical assistance. susceptible to damage from pollutants. • Promotes your facility as eco-friendly. Th ese pollutants include: • Petroleum hydrocarbons from fuel, oil drippings, and solvents • Nutrients and pathogens from sewage discharge and pet waste • Toxic metal from anti-foulants and boat maintenance debris • Liquid and solid wastes from boat maintenance and general marina activities • Sediments from parking lot runoff and shoreline erosion • Fish waste from dockside fi sh cleaning 6 OregonOregon Clean Marina GuidebookGuidebook How to Use this Guidebook Th is guidebook is intended to be used as a reference manual. Refer to selected sections as needed for best management practice ideas and some pointers on legal requirements for various marina activities and facility management. Th e legal requirements described in this guidebook are only to help outline some of the major environmental laws and regulations that pertain to marinas and are not comprehensive. While the outlines can be used as guidance, compliance with laws and regulations can only be determined by the appropriate agency. Become a Certifi ed Oregon Clean Marina A marina, boatyard, yacht club, or fl oating home moorage must meet all the environmental legal and regulatory standards required by the state and federal government, and then employ a percentage of BMPs described in this document to become certifi ed as an Oregon Clean Marina. Th e criteria for certifi cation