EPA Regulations: Do Commercial Fishing Sewage Pumps Require Compliance with Discharge Rules?
The EPA regulates sewage discharges from vessels under Section 312 of the Clean Water Act. It requires commercial fishing boats to keep sewage on board in No Discharge Zones. Operators must use onshore pump-out facilities to meet compliance requirements, which does not involve installing new equipment. Sewage pumps collect and discharge waste from vessels. They … Read more



