73 FR 96 pgs. 28465-28466 - Massachusetts Marine Sanitation Device Standard—Receipt of Petition
Type: NOTICEVolume: 73Number: 96Pages: 28465 - 28466
Docket number: [EPA—New England Region I—EPA-R01-OW-2008-20215; FRL-8566-8]
FR document: [FR Doc. E8-10998 Filed 5-15-08; 8:45 am]
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Official PDF Version: PDF Version
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-New England Region I-EPA-R01-OW-2008-20215; FRL-8566-8]
Massachusetts Marine Sanitation Device Standard-Receipt of Petition
AGENCY:
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION:
Notice-receipt of petition.
SUMMARY:
Notice is hereby given that a petition has been received from the state of Massachusetts requesting a determination by the Regional Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, that adequate facilities for the safe and sanitary removal and treatment of sewage from all vessels are reasonably available for the waters of Salem Sound in the towns of Manchester-by-the-Sea, Beverly, Danvers, Salem, and Marblehead.
DATES:
May 16, 2008.
ADDRESSES:
Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-R01-OW-2008-0215 by one of the following methods:
http://www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments.
• E-mail: rodney.ann@epa.gov.
• Fax: (617) 918-0538.
Mail and hand delivery: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-New England Region, One Congress Street, Suite 1100, COP, Boston, MA 02114-2023. Deliveries are only accepted during the Regional Office's normal hours of operation (8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays), and special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ann Rodney, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-New England Region, One Congress Street, Suite 1100, COP, Boston, MA 02114-2023. Telephone: (617) 918-1538, Fax number: (617) 918-0538; e-mail address: rodney.ann@epa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Notice is hereby given that a petition has been received from the state of Massachusetts requesting a determination by the Regional Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, pursuant to Section 312(f)(3) of Public Law 92-500 as amended by Public Law 95-217 and Public Law 100-4, that adequate facilities for the safe and sanitary removal and treatment of sewage from all vessels are reasonably available for the area within the following boundaries:
| Waterbody/General area | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Landward boundary-Marblehead town line | 42°28'43? N | 70°52'45? W |
| Southern Seaward boundary | 42°26'33? N | 70°49'05? W |
| Eastern boundary-Halfway Rock | 42°30'10? N | 70°46'30? W |
| Northern Seaward boundary-3 miles off Eastern Point | 42°33'03? N | 70°36'06? W |
| Northern Landward boundary-Manchester town line | 42°34'20? N | 70°42'52? W |
The proposed NDA boundary includes the municipal waters of Manchester-by-the-Sea, Beverly, Danvers, Salem, and Marblehead and extends to the boundary between state and federal waters. This area includes the islands of Bakers Island, Crowninshield Island, Cat Island, Children's Island, Great and Little Misery Islands, and House Island.
There are approximately 19 marinas, 14 yacht clubs and five public landings/piers in the proposed area. Massachusetts has certified that there are eight pumpout facilities within the proposed area available to the boating public and two additional facilities pending. In addition, there will be a pumpout facility on the Beverly Pier once the area has been redeveloped. The majority of facilities are connected directly into the local wastewater treatment system. A list of the facilities, phone numbers, locations, and hours of operation is provided at the end of this petition.
Massachusetts has provided documentation indicating that the total vessel population is estimated to be 7,000 in the proposed area. It is estimated that 3,590 of the total vessel population may have a Marine Sanitation Device (MSD) of some type.
The Trustees of Reservations manages three conservation properties within the area, Crowninshield Island, Misery Islands, and the Coolidge Reservation. The Salem Maritime National Historical Site is located within the area. There are forty-two beaches located within the proposed No Discharge Area. The proposed area has a variety of rich natural habitats, and supports a wide diversity of species. Both recreational and commercial fishermen use the area for fisheries for mackerel, striped bass, blue fish and flounder.
| Name | Location | Contact Info. | Hours | Mean low water depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Marine | Manchester | (978) 526-7911 VHF 72 | Mon-Thurs-7 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri-Sun (+holidays) 7 a.m.-8 p.m | 6 ft |
| Manchester Marine | Manchester | (978) 526-7911 VHF 72 | Mon-Thurs-7 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri-Sun (+holidays) 7 a.m.-8 p.m | N/A Boat service |
| Ferry Way Public Landing | Beverly | (978) 921-6059 VHF 9 | Fri-Sun (+holidays) 8 a.m.-4 p.m | 10 ft |
| Danversport Yacht Club | Danvers (2 facilities) | (978) 774-8644 | Mon-Thurs-8 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri-Sat-8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun-8 a.m.-4 p.m | 6 ft |
| Salem Waterfront (Winter Island) | Salem | (978) 741-0098 VHF 9 | Sat-Sun (+holidays) 9 a.m.-5 p.m | N/A Boat service |
| Congress St. Landing | Salem | (978) 741-0098 VHF 9 | 24 hours/7 days a week | 3 ft |
| Ferry Lane-Harbormaster's office | Marblehead | (781) 631-2386 VHF 16 | Mon-Fri-9 a.m.-3 p.m. | N/A Boat service |
| Cliff Street Boatyard | Marblehead | (781) 631-2386 VHF 16 | 24 hours/7 days a week | 9 ft |
| Pending | ||||
| ** Danvers | Danvers | TBD | TBD | N/A Boat service |
| ** Salem | Salem | TBD | TBD | N/A Boat service |
| ** Beverly Pier | Beverly | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| ** = Pending facilities. | ||||
Dated: May 9, 2008.
Robert W. Varney,
Regional Administrator, New England Region.
[FR Doc. E8-10998 Filed 5-15-08; 8:45 am]
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