Epa Vessel General Permit online training course

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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.

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.

Ship Officers and Engineer
Shore-based Management Staff
Ship Owners and Managers
Superintendents

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5 days course

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

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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