Clean Water Act: Virginia-Sarah Creek and Perrin River Vessel Sewage No-Discharge Zone-Final Affirmative Determination, 59796-59797 [2020-20956]
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Notice—final determination.
[FR Doc. 2020–21004 Filed 9–22–20; 8:45 am]
On behalf of the
Commonwealth of Virginia (the
Commonwealth), the Secretary of the
Virginia Department of Natural
Resources requested that the Regional
Administrator, U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, Region 3 approve a
no-discharge zone for Sarah Creek and
Perrin River, Gloucester County,
Virginia pursuant to the Clean Water
Act. After review of Virginia’s
application, the EPA determined that
adequate facilities for the safe and
sanitary removal and treatment of
sewage from all vessels are reasonably
available for the entirety of Sarah Creek
and Perrin River. The application is
available upon request from the EPA (at
the email address below) or at https://
www.deq.virginia.gov/Programs/Water/
WaterQualityInformationTMDLs/TMDL/
NoDischargeZoneDesignations.aspx.
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Delores Barber,
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SUMMARY:
This approval is effective upon
the date of publication in the Federal
Register.
[FRL–10013–48–Region 3]
Clean Water Act: Virginia—Sarah
Creek and Perrin River Vessel Sewage
No-Discharge Zone—Final Affirmative
Determination
U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
AGENCY:
Matthew A. Konfirst, U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency—
Region III. Telephone: (215) 814–5801,
Fax number: (215) 814–5007; email
address: konfirst.matthew@epa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As
described in the Commonwealth’s
application, the extent of the proposed
no-discharge zone of Sarah Creek from
York River begins at 37°14′58.34″ N,
76°29′39.17″ W and extends to
37°15′00.81″ N, 76°28′37.84″ W. From
there it continues north throughout any
navigable waters including all
tributaries and bays. The delineation of
the proposed no-discharge zone of
Perrin River from York River begins at
37°15′47.18″ N, 76°25′20.73″ W and
extends to 37°15′50.63″ N, 76°25′11.84″
W. From there it continues north
throughout any navigable waters
including all tributaries and bays.
The Commonwealth certified that
there are three stationary and one
mobile pumpout facilities at two
locations along Sarah Creek and one
stationary pumpout facility along the
Perrin River. Two of the three locations
also have a method to empty portable
toilets. Furthermore, the Hampton
Roads Sanitation District (HRSD)
provides free portable pumpout service
in Gloucester County on Fridays,
Saturdays, and Sundays during summer
months and on Saturdays the rest of the
year. HRSD prefers to service marinas
but will provide the portable pumpout
at a private residence when requested.
The Virginia Department of Health
(VDH) ensures that proper sanitary
facilities are present at marinas, and
marina facilities are inspected annually
by VDH for compliance with
regulations. A list of the facilities,
phone numbers, locations, and hours of
operation follows.
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LIST OF FACILITIES WITH PUMPOUTS IN THE PROPOSED NO-DISCHARGE ZONE
Mean low
water depth
(ft)
Pumpout facility
Operating hours
York River Yacht Haven (Sarah
Creek).
Dockside Condominiums (Sarah
Creek).
Crown Pointe Marina (Perrin River)
24/7 ...............................................
8
804–642–2156
24/7 April 1–November 15 ............
6
757–876–1568
The pumpout is available 24/7
from March 1–November 30 (so
it is available even if the other
marina services are closed).
Dec 1–Feb 28 pumpout is winterized.
5
804–642–6177
The Commonwealth provided
documentation indicating that the total
vessel population is estimated to be
3,563 vessels (2,115 in Sarah Creek and
1,448 in Perrin River), the majority of
which are recreational. The most
conservative vessel population
estimates provided by the
Commonwealth of Virginia suggest that
there are 535 vessels less than 16 feet in
length, 1,531 vessels between 16 feet
and 25 feet in length, 1,263 vessels
between 25 feet and 40 feet in length,
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and 234 vessels greater than 40 feet in
length. Commercial traffic on these
waterways is limited to 24–30 dead rise
workboats, two large fiberglass fishing
boats, three charter fishing boats, and a
few small tugs that work at the oil
refinery on the other side of the York
River. Most commercial boats, such as
local watermen’s boats, generally do not
have marine sanitation devices (MSDs)
installed and do not require a pumpout.
As described in the Commonwealth’s
application, two large fiberglass fishing
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8109 Yacht Haven Road Gloucester Point, VA 23062.
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23062.
9737 Cooks Landing Road Hayes,
VA 23072.
boats in the Perrin River have MSDs.
Additionally, a few small tugboats use
the Perrin River as a staging area. These
vessels likely have MSDs onboard, but
also use porta-johns located on the
barges. Of the three charter fishing boats
that are kept in Sarah Creek and operate
primarily on the York River and
Chesapeake Bay, two have porta-potties,
while the third has an existing holding
tank. Based on the number and size of
vessels and EPA NDZ guidance
(Protecting Coastal Waters from Vessel
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and Marina Discharges: A Guide for
State and Local Officials, August 1994),
the estimated number of vessels
requiring pumpout facilities in Sarah
Creek and Perrin River during peak
occupancy is 221. For these vessels,
EPA guidance recommends at least one
pumpout facility each for Sarah Creek
and Perrin River.
In the application, the
Commonwealth certified that Sarah
Creek and Perrin River require greater
environmental protection than provided
by currently applicable federal
regulations. Sarah Creek and Perrin
River are tributaries of the York River,
which drains into the Chesapeake Bay.
All or portions of the proposed waters
are listed by the Commonwealth on
current or previous Clean Water Act
section 303(d) lists of impaired waters
as impaired for shellfish harvesting due
to fecal coliform. As such, many
shellfish beds are restricted or closed.
Both waterbodies are also impaired for
dissolved oxygen and aquatic plants
(macrophytes). Establishing a nodischarge zone will contribute to: (1)
Protecting the tidal ecosystem; (2)
restoring the restricted and closed
shellfish beds in these areas; and (3)
preventing further water quality
degradation and loss of beneficial uses
in these tributaries as well as in the
York River.
Sarah Creek and Perrin River are used
for a variety of activities, including
boating, fishing, shellfish harvesting,
oyster gardening, crabbing, water skiing,
swimming, and more. There are
marinas, private piers, numerous vessel
anchorages, public and private boat
launch facilities, commercial seafood
docks, and a waterside restaurant. Local
watermen are interwoven with the
unique identity of the Chesapeake Bay,
influencing its history, culture, and
economy. Furthermore, these
waterbodies provide food, spawning
grounds, and/or habitat to
approximately 33 threatened,
endangered, and rare species of plants
and animals, including the Atlantic
sturgeon, loggerhead sea turtle, and the
northern diamond-backed terrapin.
The EPA made a final determination
that adequate pumpout facilities are
reasonably available in both Sarah Creek
and Perrin River and that the use of
these facilities imposes minimal costs.
In Sarah Creek, there is no charge to use
the available pumpout facilities, while
in Perrin River there is a $5.00 fee per
pumpout for non-slip holders, though
the fee is waived with a small purchase
at the marina store. Depth at low tide at
the pumpout facilities is between five
and eight feet, which is comparable to
the depths at the entrances to Sarah
Creek and Perrin River. Therefore,
vessels requiring greater depths than
provided at the pumpout station would
have difficulty entering Sarah Creek or
Perrin River.
Following publication of the
Tentative Affirmative Determination in
the Federal Register on March 11, 2020,
a 30-day public comment period was
opened (85 FR 14195). The EPA did not
receive any comments regarding the
EPA’s intent to issue an affirmative
determination on Virginia’s application
to designate Sarah Creek and Perrin
River as a no-discharge zone.
Based on the information above, the
EPA hereby makes a final affirmative
determination that adequate facilities
for the safe and sanitary removal and
treatment of sewage from all vessels are
reasonably available for Sarah Creek and
Perrin River and its tributaries such that
the Commonwealth may establish a
vessel sewage no-discharge zone.
Cosmo Servidio,
Regional Administrator, EPA Region III.
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[FR Doc No: 2020-20956]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-10013-48-Region 3]
Clean Water Act: Virginia--Sarah Creek and Perrin River Vessel
Sewage No-Discharge Zone--Final Affirmative Determination
AGENCY: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice--final determination.
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SUMMARY: On behalf of the Commonwealth of Virginia (the Commonwealth),
the Secretary of the Virginia Department of Natural Resources requested
that the Regional Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
Region 3 approve a no-discharge zone for Sarah Creek and Perrin River,
Gloucester County, Virginia pursuant to the Clean Water Act. After
review of Virginia's application, the EPA determined that adequate
facilities for the safe and sanitary removal and treatment of sewage
from all vessels are reasonably available for the entirety of Sarah
Creek and Perrin River. The application is available upon request from
the EPA (at the email address below) or at https://www.deq.virginia.gov/Programs/Water/WaterQualityInformationTMDLs/TMDL/NoDischargeZoneDesignations.aspx.
DATES: This approval is effective upon the date of publication in the
Federal Register.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matthew A. Konfirst, U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency--Region III. Telephone: (215) 814-5801,
Fax number: (215) 814-5007; email address: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As described in the Commonwealth's
application, the extent of the proposed no-discharge zone of Sarah
Creek from York River begins at 37[deg]14'58.34'' N, 76[deg]29'39.17''
W and extends to 37[deg]15'00.81'' N, 76[deg]28'37.84'' W. From there
it continues north throughout any navigable waters including all
tributaries and bays. The delineation of the proposed no-discharge zone
of Perrin River from York River begins at 37[deg]15'47.18'' N,
76[deg]25'20.73'' W and extends to 37[deg]15'50.63'' N,
76[deg]25'11.84'' W. From there it continues north throughout any
navigable waters including all tributaries and bays.
The Commonwealth certified that there are three stationary and one
mobile pumpout facilities at two locations along Sarah Creek and one
stationary pumpout facility along the Perrin River. Two of the three
locations also have a method to empty portable toilets. Furthermore,
the Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD) provides free portable
pumpout service in Gloucester County on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
during summer months and on Saturdays the rest of the year. HRSD
prefers to service marinas but will provide the portable pumpout at a
private residence when requested. The Virginia Department of Health
(VDH) ensures that proper sanitary facilities are present at marinas,
and marina facilities are inspected annually by VDH for compliance with
regulations. A list of the facilities, phone numbers, locations, and
hours of operation follows.
List of Facilities With Pumpouts in the Proposed No-Discharge Zone
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mean low water
Pumpout facility Operating hours depth (ft) Phone No. Address
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York River Yacht Haven (Sarah 24/7................. 8 804-642-2156 8109 Yacht Haven
Creek). Road Gloucester
Point, VA 23062.
Dockside Condominiums (Sarah 24/7 April 1-November 6 757-876-1568 Sunset Drive
Creek). 15. Gloucester Point,
VA 23062.
Crown Pointe Marina (Perrin River) The pumpout is 5 804-642-6177 9737 Cooks Landing
available 24/7 from Road Hayes, VA
March 1-November 30 23072.
(so it is available
even if the other
marina services are
closed). Dec 1-Feb
28 pumpout is
winterized.
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The Commonwealth provided documentation indicating that the total
vessel population is estimated to be 3,563 vessels (2,115 in Sarah
Creek and 1,448 in Perrin River), the majority of which are
recreational. The most conservative vessel population estimates
provided by the Commonwealth of Virginia suggest that there are 535
vessels less than 16 feet in length, 1,531 vessels between 16 feet and
25 feet in length, 1,263 vessels between 25 feet and 40 feet in length,
and 234 vessels greater than 40 feet in length. Commercial traffic on
these waterways is limited to 24-30 dead rise workboats, two large
fiberglass fishing boats, three charter fishing boats, and a few small
tugs that work at the oil refinery on the other side of the York River.
Most commercial boats, such as local watermen's boats, generally do not
have marine sanitation devices (MSDs) installed and do not require a
pumpout. As described in the Commonwealth's application, two large
fiberglass fishing boats in the Perrin River have MSDs. Additionally, a
few small tugboats use the Perrin River as a staging area. These
vessels likely have MSDs onboard, but also use porta-johns located on
the barges. Of the three charter fishing boats that are kept in Sarah
Creek and operate primarily on the York River and Chesapeake Bay, two
have porta-potties, while the third has an existing holding tank. Based
on the number and size of vessels and EPA NDZ guidance (Protecting
Coastal Waters from Vessel
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and Marina Discharges: A Guide for State and Local Officials, August
1994), the estimated number of vessels requiring pumpout facilities in
Sarah Creek and Perrin River during peak occupancy is 221. For these
vessels, EPA guidance recommends at least one pumpout facility each for
Sarah Creek and Perrin River.
In the application, the Commonwealth certified that Sarah Creek and
Perrin River require greater environmental protection than provided by
currently applicable federal regulations. Sarah Creek and Perrin River
are tributaries of the York River, which drains into the Chesapeake
Bay. All or portions of the proposed waters are listed by the
Commonwealth on current or previous Clean Water Act section 303(d)
lists of impaired waters as impaired for shellfish harvesting due to
fecal coliform. As such, many shellfish beds are restricted or closed.
Both waterbodies are also impaired for dissolved oxygen and aquatic
plants (macrophytes). Establishing a no-discharge zone will contribute
to: (1) Protecting the tidal ecosystem; (2) restoring the restricted
and closed shellfish beds in these areas; and (3) preventing further
water quality degradation and loss of beneficial uses in these
tributaries as well as in the York River.
Sarah Creek and Perrin River are used for a variety of activities,
including boating, fishing, shellfish harvesting, oyster gardening,
crabbing, water skiing, swimming, and more. There are marinas, private
piers, numerous vessel anchorages, public and private boat launch
facilities, commercial seafood docks, and a waterside restaurant. Local
watermen are interwoven with the unique identity of the Chesapeake Bay,
influencing its history, culture, and economy. Furthermore, these
waterbodies provide food, spawning grounds, and/or habitat to
approximately 33 threatened, endangered, and rare species of plants and
animals, including the Atlantic sturgeon, loggerhead sea turtle, and
the northern diamond-backed terrapin.
The EPA made a final determination that adequate pumpout facilities
are reasonably available in both Sarah Creek and Perrin River and that
the use of these facilities imposes minimal costs. In Sarah Creek,
there is no charge to use the available pumpout facilities, while in
Perrin River there is a $5.00 fee per pumpout for non-slip holders,
though the fee is waived with a small purchase at the marina store.
Depth at low tide at the pumpout facilities is between five and eight
feet, which is comparable to the depths at the entrances to Sarah Creek
and Perrin River. Therefore, vessels requiring greater depths than
provided at the pumpout station would have difficulty entering Sarah
Creek or Perrin River.
Following publication of the Tentative Affirmative Determination in
the Federal Register on March 11, 2020, a 30-day public comment period
was opened (85 FR 14195). The EPA did not receive any comments
regarding the EPA's intent to issue an affirmative determination on
Virginia's application to designate Sarah Creek and Perrin River as a
no-discharge zone.
Based on the information above, the EPA hereby makes a final
affirmative determination that adequate facilities for the safe and
sanitary removal and treatment of sewage from all vessels are
reasonably available for Sarah Creek and Perrin River and its
tributaries such that the Commonwealth may establish a vessel sewage
no-discharge zone.
Cosmo Servidio,
Regional Administrator, EPA Region III.
[FR Doc. 2020-20956 Filed 9-22-20; 8:45 am]
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