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Environmental and Safety Compliance
Protecting the environment comes naturally to most boaters and others who practice being a good neighbor, on land or water. On water, especially, every action or sound a boater makes impacts others sharing the waterway, the water itself, marine life living in it, and the near-shore and shoreline ecosystem and inhabitants. In almost all cases, a commonsense approach while boating will help protect the aquatic environment.
Clean water is the foundation for enjoyable boating. It's up to those who appreciate and recognize the privilege of using the waterways to protect this resource now and for future generations.
Manufacturers of boats and related products are working to help safeguard the environment. Through research and development, testing and employing technology of related industries, propulsion systems are gaining efficiency, waste treatment systems are becoming more effective, and maintenance products are getting "greener." Industry workers understand their livelihood depends on clean water, and helping keep it that way is simply the right thing to do.
For more information please contact John McKnight at (202) 737-9757 or at jmcknight@nmma.org
Regulatory Updates
- NIOSH Letter Regarding Its Closed Molding Study to Irwin Jacobs, Genmar, Inc.
- NIOSH Letter Regarding Its Closed Molding Study to John McKnight, NMMA
- NMMA Comments Re: Guidance for Submitting Written Comments Regarding EPA’s Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Regulate Diesel Engine Emissions on Recreational Boats
Regulatory News
Emission Control Information
On January 7, 2003, NMMA submitted written comments, that accompany oral testimony given on October 7, 2002, to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the Proposed Rulemaking on Evaporative Emissions. NMMA's comments, along with two attachments, may be viewed below:
- NMMA Comments to the EPA »
- NMMA Diurnal Emissions Test Report presented by Haskew & Associates »
- Attachment II: Study on Permeation »
On August 14, 2002, the EPA published in the Federal Register a proposal to require emission controls on boat fuel systems. The EPA proposal would require modifications to the current boat fuel hose, vent controls such as a one-psi pressure relief valve to reduce diurnal emissions, and permeation measures on plastic tanks. NMMA has put together an evaporative emission task force to address this rule. Written comments are due in November.
Read the proposal in its entirety » More Information »
November 8, 2002 - Final EPA rule on recreational marine engine emission standards.
Important Environmental & Safety Information
- Metal Parts MACT Comments
- Download the new Section 112(j) Part 1 PERMIT APPLICATION & APPLICABILITY DETERMINATION Form
- US EPA Plan to Regulate Evaporative Emissions from Boat Fuel Systems
- Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Federal Requirements for Propeller Avoidance Measures
- USCG Proposes "Propeller Injury Avoidance Measures" on Houseboats
- Guidance for Submitting Written Comments Regarding the US Coast Guard Proposal for Federal Requirements for Propeller Avoidance Measures
- EU is close to finalizing the sound and exhaust emissions standards for recreational boats (Document 2)
- EU is close to finalizing the sound and exhaust emissions standards for recreational boats (Document 1)
- MACT Notification Sample Letter
- Testimony of Leon Joyner, Hatteras Yachts, Inc., before the United States Environmental Protection Agency
- Response Letter from the US Department of Labor - Ship Building / Boat Building OSHA standards and compliancy
- EPA Proposed MACT Rule for Boat Manufacturing - Preamble
- EPA Proposed MACT Rule for Boat Manufacturing - Rule
