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TB-55-1900-206-14 Control and Abatement of Pollution by Army Watercraft Manual

DISCHARGE OF OIL PROHIBITED

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appertaining to, or under the exclusive management authority of the United States (including resources under the

Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.)).

State and Local requirements. Environmental quality standards prescribed by state and/or local authorities that are

more stringent than Federal, Department of Defense, or Army standards will be adhered to unless instructions to the

contrary are received from the appropriate Major Army Commander.

Department of the Army (DA) Requirements.

(1) The Army is committed to environmental stewardship in all actions as an integral part of the Army mission. It is

therefore DA policy that all Army components demonstrate leadership in environmental pollution abatement

programs. A proactive approach should be taken to accelerate the pace of corrective measures required to control

pollution emanating from sources under DA jurisdiction.

(2) Adhere to the requirements of Army Regulations 56-9, 200-1, and 200-2 which state in part:

(a) Army Watercraft will not discharge oil or other hazardous substances upon the navigable waters of the United

States, adjoining shorelines or contiguous zones.

(b) Army Watercraft will comply with all Federal, State and Local regulations governing the disposal of oily

waste, garbage, graywater, sewage, hazardous substances, and medical waste.

Overseas Requirements. Army Watercraft ported or operating in overseas areas will comply with the pollution control

and abatement requirements established by the host nation. In the event requirements have not been established by the

host nation or the requirements are less stringent than those contained in this document. the requirements stated herein

shall apply.

5. Reporting Errors and Recommending Improvements.

You can help improve this publication. If you find any mistakes or if you know of a way to improve the procedures, please

let us know. Submit your DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Equipment Technical Publications and Blank

Forms), through the Internet, on the Army Electronic Product Support (AEPS) website. The Internet address is

http://aeps.ria.army.mil. If you need a password, scroll down and click on "ACCESS REQUEST FORM". The DA Form

2028 is located in the ONLINE FORMS PROCESSING section of the AEPS website. Fill out the form and click on

"SUBMIT". Using this form on the AEPS website will enable us to respond quicker to your comments and better manage

the DA Form 2028 program. You may also mail, E-mail or fax your letter or DA Form 2028 directly to:

AMSTA-LC-CI/TECH PUBS, TACOM-RI, 1 Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, IL 61299-7630. The E-mail address is

TACOM-TECH-PUBS@ria.army.mil. The fax number is DSN 793-0726 or Commercial (309) 782-0726.

Section II. OILY WASTE

6. Oily Waste.

40 CFR Part 110 states: discharges of oil in such quantities that the Administrator has determined may be harmful to

the public health or welfare or the environment of the United States include discharges of oil that:

(1) Violate applicable water quality standards; or

(2) Cause a film or sheen upon or discoloration of the surface of the water or adjoining shorelines or cause a sludge or

emulsion to be deposited beneath the surface of the water or upon adjoining shorelines.

All Army Watercraft (except vessels less than 26 feet in length) must have a placard of at least 5 by 8 inches, made of

durable material fixed in a conspicuous place in each machinery space, or at the bilge and ballast pump control station,

stating the following: