Posted: March 27, 2012

California No Discharge Zone regulations take effect March 28


The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a fact sheet reminding mariners the California No Discharge Zone regulations take effect March 28. Affected vessels include large ocean-going vessels "of 300 gross tons or greater, including private, commercial, government, or military vessels equipped with a holding tank with remaining capacity or containing sewage generated prior to entry in to California marine waters." The fact sheet is available online.