MITAGS-PMI: Introduction to Environmental Regulations
Introduction to Environmental Regulations in the Maritime Industry-EPA General Permit for Commercial Vessels with a Special Emphasis on the Impact to Tug and Barge Operations
Do you know the definition of NPDES, MARPOL, VGP, or NOI?
If not, you are encouraged to attend the MITAGS/PMI “Introduction to Environmental Regulations
in the Maritime Industry – EPA General Permit for Commercial Vessels” program. The course will
provide detailed updates on the following:
- International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).
- U.S. Clean Air Act.
- National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).
- Vessel General Permit (VGP).
- Notice of Intent (NOI).
Course Duration:
MITAGS: 2 Days. Tuition is $550 for both days.
PMI: 1 or 2 Days. However, Day 1 is a pre-requisite for Day 2.
Course Convening Dates:
MITAGS: November 10-11, 2010
PMI: Call for Custom Offering, (866) 656-5569
What You Will Learn:
With the introduction of the Vessel General Permit (VGP), the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) has captured an estimated 70,000 additional regulated units that have previously been exempt from permitting requirements in U.S. waters. In the brief time granted for implementation, this new universe of permitees; while previously subject to numerous international, national, state and local requirements; will be challenged to understand, incorporate, and manage a new set of discharge requirements that were previously unregulated by the EPA.
A Clean Water Act Permit is a unique regulatory tool with which commercial vessel operators have little to no experience. Therefore, training will be required not only on the specific requirements of the permit, but also on the environmental aspects of vessel operations, reading and interpretation of the VGP, monitoring, recordkeeping, recording, notification requirements, and Notice of Intent (NOI), as well as other aspects of the permit implementation.
692 Maritime Boulevard, Linthicum, Maryland 21090
(410) 859-5700 | Admissions Toll-Free: (866) 656-5568
Website: www.mitags.org
Pacific Maritime Institute
1729 Alaskan Way South, Seattle, Washington 98134
(206) 441-2880 | Toll-Free: (888) 893-7829
website: www.mates.org