Pump-out facilities will be designed to provide spill-proof connection with shipboard holding tanks; will be provided with suction controls or vacuum breaker to limit suction to such levels as will avoid collapse of rigid holding tanks; will provide fresh water facilities for tank flushing; will be equipped with check valve and positive cut-off or other device to preclude spillage when breaking connection with vessel being serviced; and will provide adequate interim storage, if required, prior to transfer to approved treatment facilities. Any connection to a drinking water system must be provided with vacuum breakers or other device designed to insure against backflow or siphonage of sewage or contaminated water into the drinking water system. In addition to the foregoing, movable floating pump-out facilities will be provided with adequate and spill-proof facilities for transfer to shore-based treatment plants or intermediate transfer of facilities.

Source Note:The provisions of this §321.9 adopted to be effective July 3, 1986, 11 TexReg 2893.