INTRODUCTION
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.
OBJECTIVES
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.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND ?
Ship Officers and Engineer
Shore-based Management Staff
Ship Owners and Managers
Superintendents
COURSE OUTLINE
Day 1
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
Day 2
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
Day 3
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
Day 4
Vessel Class-Specific Requirements
Large and Medium Cruise Ships and Large Ferries
Barges
Tanker Vessels
Research Vessels
Emergency and Rescue Vessels
Day 5
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
IN-HOUSE TRAINING
LMA Training is capable of conducting this training programme exclusively for your delegates. Please e-mail us on admin@lmitac.com for further information and/or to receive a comprehensive proposal.
DOCUMENTATION
High-Quality material has been prepared by the LMAteam for distribution to delegates. In addition, a special note pad to facilitate note-taking will be provided.
CERTIFICATES
Accredited Certificate of completion will be issued to those who attend & successfully complete the programme.
SCHEDULE
Our Course timings commence at 09:00AM12:45PM and 01:00PM - 05:00PM.
REGISTRATION & PAYMENT
Please complete the registration form on the course page & return it to us indicating your preferred mode of payment. For Further Information, please get in touch with us.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
Delegates have 14 days from the date of booking to cancel and receive a full refund or transfer to another date free of charge. If less than 14 days notice is given then we will be unable to refund or cancel the booking unless on medical grounds. For more details about the Cancellation and Refund policy, please visit www.lmitac.com/terms-and-conditions/
TRAVEL AND TRANSPORT
We are committed to picking up and dropping off the participants from the airport to the hotel and back.
CONTACT INFO
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