Vessel sewage must be managed in no discharge zones.
- (1) Vessels with installed and operable toilets must be in compliance with 40 C.F.R. Part 140 with the ability to hold or stop discharges of sewage while in a no discharge zone.
- (2) Vessels with marine sanitation devices must secure the devices to prohibit the discharge of sewage per 33 C.F.R. 159.7(b) while in no discharge zone waters.
- (3) Vessels without installed toilets must dispose of any collected sewage from portable toilets or other containment devices at facilities in a manner that complies with state law.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 90.48.030, 90.48.035, 90.48.260, 33 U.S.C. § 1322. WSR 18-09-012 (Order 17-02), § 173-228-040, filed 4/9/18, effective 5/10/18.]