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Clean Ships, Clean Ports, Clean Oceans Controlling Garbage and Plastic Wastes at Sea (1995) / Chapter Skim
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... But the certification process only shows that the structure for compliance exists within a port serving large tankers or fishing vesselsi6; there is little verification that the structure actually functions as described. Similarly, while reception facilities also are required at small fishing piers, recreational marinas serving 10 or more boats, and terminals serving offshore oil and gas operations, the Coast Guard neither inspects the facilities nor requires that COAs be obtained.
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From page 164...
... ports provide garbage reception facilities that are truly adequate. The more logical authorities for overseeing the land side of the vessel garbage management system are the EPA, which has extensive expertise in handling waste of all types, and the states, which develop solid waste management plans authorized by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
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  • fishing vessels
  • vessel operator
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  • coa program

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  • handling practices
  • garbage reception
  • passenger cruise

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  • beach debris


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