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Clean Ships, Clean Ports, Clean Oceans Controlling Garbage and Plastic Wastes at Sea (1995) / Chapter Skim
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Pages 247-248

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... The R&D effort needs to be responsive to the needs of the Coast Guard, NOAA, and other government fleets, as well as the private sector. The committee therefore recommends MARAD should develop and execute an on-board garbage treatment technology R&D program that addresses the needs for new equipment; alteration of commercial equipment; technology demonstration and information exchange; and operational, maintenance, and cost issues.
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From page 248...
... While a comprehensive Annex ~ record-keeping system involving all relevant federal agencies is probably not feasible, the Coast Guard and APHIS could collaborate to develop and maintain a computerized database on vessel garbage handling. APHIS records of vessel boardings and garbage off-loading could be converted to electronic form and logged into the shared database.
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Key Terms

  • coast guard
  • vessel garbage
  • garbage handling
  • cruise ships
  • garbage treatment

  • shipboard incinerators
  • shipboard incinerator
  • recreational boaters
  • garbage disposal
  • sea grant

  • garbage storage
  • information exchange
  • garbage logs
  • cruise ship
  • port state


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