Clean Water Act: No-Discharge Zones for Vessel Sewage in Maryland and Virginia, 25856-25860 [2021-09957]

Download as PDF 25856 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 89 / Tuesday, May 11, 2021 / Notices Dated: May 5, 2021. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2021–09929 Filed 5–10–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. ER21–1814–000] Yellow Pine Energy Center II, LLC; Supplemental Notice That Initial Market-Based Rate Filing Includes Request for Blanket Section 204 Authorization This is a supplemental notice in the above-referenced proceeding of Yellow Pine Energy Center II, LLC’s application for market-based rate authority, with an accompanying rate tariff, noting that such application includes a request for blanket authorization, under 18 CFR part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of liability. 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At this time, the Commission has suspended access to the Commission’s Public Reference Room, due to the proclamation declaring a National Emergency concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID–19), issued by the President on March 13, 2020. For assistance, contact the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or call toll-free, (886) 208–3676 or TYY, (202) 502–8659. Dated: May 5, 2021. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2021–09928 Filed 5–10–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL 10021–74–Region 3] Clean Water Act: No-Discharge Zones for Vessel Sewage in Maryland and Virginia Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice—final determination. AGENCY: On behalf of the State of Maryland, the Secretary of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources requested that the Regional Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 3 approve a no-discharge zone for thirteen water bodies in Anne Arundel County, Maryland pursuant to the Clean Water Act. After review of Maryland’s application, EPA determined that adequate facilities for the safe and sanitary removal and treatment of sewage from all vessels are reasonable available for all thirteen waterbodies within Anne Arundel County. The SUMMARY: application is available upon request from EPA (at the email address below). This approval is effective upon the date of publication in the Federal Register on May 11, 2021. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ferry Akbar Buchanan, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency— Region III. Telephone: (215) 814–2570; email address: AkbarBuchanan.Ferry@ epa.gov. Pursuant to Clean Water Act section 312(f)(3), if any state determines that the protection and enhancement of the quality of some or all of the state’s waters require greater environmental protection, the state may designate the waters as a vessel sewage no-discharge zone. However, the state may not establish the no-discharge zone until EPA has determined that adequate pumpout facilities for the safe and sanitary removal and treatment of sewage from all vessels are reasonably available for the proposed waters. EPA’s implementing regulations, 40 CFR part 140, require that the state apply to EPA to obtain such a determination, and identify the types of information that must be included in the application. This includes a certification of need for the no-discharge zone and information regarding the vessel population and pumpout facilities. The proposed no-discharge zone includes thirteen water bodies wholly within Anne Arundel County, Maryland: Stoney Creek, Rock Creek, Bodkin Creek, the Atlantic Marina Resort, Magothy and Little Magothy Rivers, Severn River, South River, West and Rhode Rivers, Podickory Creek, Sandy Point/Mezick Ponds, Whitehall Bay, Oyster Cove and Fishing Creek. While these waterbodies constitute nearly all of the county’s waters, a few water bodies have not been proposed for the no-discharge zone designation. These include two inter-jurisdictional rivers that border the county, the Patapsco River and Patuxent River, as well as Curtis Creek. The proposed nodischarge zone encompasses a total area of 27,379 acres, expanding upon an existing 3,500 acre no-discharge zone for Herring Bay that was approved in 2002 (67 FR 1352, January 10, 2002). The table below provides the coordinates delineating the proposed no-discharge zone boundaries for each of the thirteen waterbodies. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Area (acres) Waterbody Waterbody limits Stony Creek ................................................................................ Rock Creek ................................................................................. 39.1723 °N, 76.5171 °W to 39.1725 °N, 76.5126 °W ............... 39.1614 °N, 76.5004 °W to 39.1625 °N, 76.4862 °W ............... VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:13 May 10, 2021 Jkt 253001 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\11MYN1.SGM 11MYN1 677 524 25857 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 89 / Tuesday, May 11, 2021 / Notices Waterbody South Shore, Patapsco River ..................................................... Bodkin Creek .............................................................................. Magothy and Little Magothy Rivers ............................................ Podickory Creek .......................................................................... Sandy Point/Mezick Ponds ......................................................... Whitehall Bay .............................................................................. Severn River ............................................................................... Oyster Creek ............................................................................... Fishing Creek .............................................................................. South River ................................................................................. West and Rhode Rivers .............................................................. Total Area ............................................................................ In the application, Maryland certified that the waters of the City of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County require greater environmental protection than provided by currently applicable Federal standards for vessel sewage discharges. The Magothy River, Whitehall Bay/Meredith River, Severn River, South River, Rhode River and West River have been listed on current or previous Clean Water Act 303(d) lists of impaired waters by Maryland as impaired for shellfish harvesting due to fecal coliform. As such, many shellfish beds are restricted or closed. All except Whitehall Bay/Meredith Creek are also impaired for nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus) and all except the Whitehall Bay/Meredith Creek and West River for total suspended solids. The state anticipates that a no-discharge zone designation would help reduce levels of nutrients, total suspended solids, and fecal coliform within these impaired waters. The application also highlights the importance of boating in Anne Arundel County. The county is home to the U.S. Station Area (acres) Waterbody limits Location to 39.1471 °N, 76.4588 °W ............... to 39.1321 °N, 76.4378 °W ............... to 39.0527 °N, 76.4382 °W ............... to 39.0317 °N, 76.4048 °W ............... to 39.0081 °N, 76.4033 °W ............... to 38.9871 °N, 76.4268 °W ............... to 38.9411 °N, 76.4502 °W ............... to 38.9273 °N, 76.4634 °W ............... to 38.9073 °N, 76.4600 °W ............... to 38.8877 °N, 76.4898 °W ............... To 38.8531 °N, 76.4959 °W .............. 2 609 5,879 9 47 1,599 7,497 34 228 5,904 4,370 .................................................................................................... 27,379 39.1472 39.1346 39.0597 39.0328 39.0082 38.9748 38.9748 38.9274 38.9147 38.9073 38.8877 °N, °N, °N, °N, °N, °N, °N, °N, °N, °N, °N, 76.4589 76.4398 76.4332 76.4040 76.4031 76.4547 76.4547 76.4638 76.4590 76.4600 76.4898 °W °W °W °W °W °W °W °W °W °W °W Naval Academy, has hosted the U.S. Sailboat and Powerboat Shows annually since 1970, and is known as the ‘‘The Nation’s Sailing Capital.’’ According to the application’s sources, there are approximately 96 recreational boating businesses in Anne Arundel County, plus additional businesses that support and depend on recreational crabbing and fishing. The State of Maryland provided documentation indicating that the maximum total vessel population is estimated to be 29,789 vessels, the majority of which are recreational. The most conservative vessel population estimates provided by Maryland suggest that there are 7,182 vessels less than 16 feet in length, 10,307 vessels between 16 feet and 26 feet in length, 9,072 vessels between 26 feet and 40 feet in length, and 3,228 vessels greater than 40 feet in length. Commercial traffic on these waterways is limited to boat rental companies, public charter vessels and several small cruise ships. Based on the number and size of vessels and EPA guidance on the subject (‘‘Protecting Phone Hours Depth Coastal Waters from Vessel and Marina Discharges: A Guide for State and Local Officials, Volume 1. Establishing NoDischarge Areas under section 312 of the Clean Water Act’’ (EPA 842–B–94– 004, August 1994)), the estimated number of vessels requiring pumpout facilities in the City of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County during peak occupancy is 2,924 vessels. Based on Maryland’s vessel population estimates and EPA guidance, approximately 46 pumpout facilities are needed to adequately service the vessel population. Maryland identified 61 marinas offering public pumpout service, including 59 stationary units, nine portable units and three mobile pumpout boats. The application provides additional information regarding height and draft limitations for accessing pumpout facilities. EPA has determined that vessels using the proposed waters will not be excluded due to any such limitations. A list of the facilities, phone numbers, locations and hours of operation follows. Off season operation Limited overhead Address 2010 Knollview Ave, Pasadena, MD 21122. 208 Bar Harbor Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122. 1575 Fairview Beach Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122. 8083 Ventnor Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122. AREA: PATAPSCO RIVER (11) Atlantic Marina Resort. Blake’s Bar Harbor ... Fairview Marina ........ Hammock Island Marina. Maryland Yacht Club Nabbs Creek Marina Oak Harbor Marina ... Pasadena Yacht Yard Pleasure Cove Marina. Ventnor Marina ......... White Rocks Marina & Boatyard. VerDate Sep<11>2014 Patapsco River (mouth). Patapsco River Rock Creek. Patapsco River Rock Creek. Patapsco River Bodkin Creek. Patapsco River Rock Creek. Patapsco River Stoney Creek. Patapsco River Rock Creek. Patapsco River Rock Creek. Patapsco River Bodkin Creek. Patapsco River Bodkin Creek. Patapsco River Rock Creek. 17:13 May 10, 2021 410–437–6926 9–5 Daily ................ 4′ No .......... NA .......... 410–255–5500 8–6 Daily ................ 4′ No .......... NA .......... 410–437–3400 5′ No .......... NA .......... 410–437–1870 Mon–Fri 8–4; SatSun 8–3. 10–4 daily ............... 7′ No .......... NA .......... 410–255–4444 8–4 daily ................. 17′ Yes ......... NA .......... 410–437–0402 8:30–5 daily ............ 6′ No .......... Yes ......... 410–255–4070 24–7 ....................... 15′ No .......... NA .......... 410–255–1771 9–5 daily ................. 4′ No .......... NA .......... 410–437–6600 Mon–Thur 9–6; FriSun 9–8. 9–5 daily ................. 8′ Yes ......... NA .......... 10′ Yes ......... NA .......... 1500 Fairview Beach Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122. 864 Nabbs Creek Rd, Glen Burnie, MD 21060. 1343 Old Water Oak Point Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122. 8631 Fort Smallwood Road Pasadena, MD 21122. 1701 Poplar Ridge Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122. 8070 Ventnor Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122. 14′ No .......... NA .......... 1402 Colony Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122. 410–255–4100 410–255–3800 Jkt 253001 PO 00000 Mon–Fri 9–3; Sat 11–2. Frm 00021 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\11MYN1.SGM 11MYN1 25858 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 89 / Tuesday, May 11, 2021 / Notices Station Location Phone Hours Depth Off season operation Limited overhead Address AREA: MAGOTHY RIVER (7) Atlantic Marina on the Magothy. Fairwinds Marina ...... Magothy River/ Grays Creek. Magothy Marina ..... 410–360–2500 9–5 daily ................. 6′ No .......... NA .......... 410–974–0758 8–5 daily ................. 6′ No .......... NA .......... Ferry Point Marina .... Magothy River/Mill Creek. Magothy River ........ 410–544–6368 7am–8pm daily ....... 14′ Yes ......... NA .......... 487 New York Ave, Pasadena, MD 21122. 1000 Fairwinds Dr, Annapolis, MD 21409. 1606 Marina Dr, Trappe, MD 21673. 410–647–0733 Thurs–Tues 9–5 ..... 12′ No .......... NA .......... 368 North Dr, Severna Park, MD 21146. Magothy River ........ 410–647–2356 16′ No .......... NA .......... Chesapeake Bay .... 410–757–8000 Mon–Thur 8–6, Fri– Sun 8–8. 9–5 daily ................. 5′ No .......... NA .......... Chesapeake Bay .... 410–974–2149 24–7 ....................... 6′ No .......... NA .......... 360 Magothy Rd, Severna Park, MD 21146. 2116 Bay Front Terrace, Annapolis, MD 21409. 1100 E College Pkwy, Annapolis, MD 21409. NA .......... 410 Severn Ave, Annapolis, MD 21403. NA .......... 980 Awald Rd, Annapolis, MD 21403. Hamilton Harbour Marina. Magothy Marina ........ Podickory Point Yacht Club. Sandy Point State Park. AREA: SEVERN RIVER (17) Annapolis City Marina Annapolis Landing Marina. Annapolis Maryland Capital Yacht Club. Bert Jabin’s Yacht Yard. Chesapeake Harbour Marina. City of Annapolis Pumpout Boat. Eastport Yacht Center. Horn Point Harbour Marina. JPort Marina ............. Little John Marina ..... Mears Marina ............ Pines on the Severn Port Annapolis Marina. Smith’s Marina .......... The President Point .. Watergate Pointe Marina. Yacht Haven of Annapolis. Severn River Spa Creek. Severn River Back Creek. Severn River Back Creek. Severn River Back Creek. Chesapeake Bay .... 410–268–0660 8–8 daily ................. 14′ 410–263–0090 10–5 daily ............... 6′ Upon Request. No .......... 410–269–5219 9–5 daily ................. 8′ No .......... NA .......... 410–268–9667 8–4:30 daily ............ 8′ No .......... NA .......... 410–268–1969 9–5 daily ................. 8′ No .......... NA .......... Severn River Spa Creek. Severn River Back Creek. Severn River Back Creek. Severn River Back Creek. Severn River Brewer Creek. Severn River Back Creek. Severn River/Chase Creek. Severn River Back Creek. Severn River Little Round Bay. Severn River Spa Creek. Severn River/Back Creek. Severn River Spa Creek. 410–320–6852 Mon–Sat 8–4:30 ..... NA NA .......... NA .......... 16 Chesapeake Landing, Annapolis, MD 21403 7310 Edgewood Rd, Annapolis, MD 21403. 2030 Chesapeake Harbour Dr E, Annapolis, MD 21403. NA. 410–280–9988 8–4 daily ................. 8′ No .......... NA .......... 726 2nd St, Annapolis, MD 21403. 410–263–0550 9–5 daily ................. 8′ No .......... NA .......... 105 Eastern Ave, Annapolis, MD 21403. 410–280–8692 9–5 daily ................. 9′ No .......... NA .......... 410–841–6491 9–5 daily ................. 15′ No .......... NA .......... 410–268–8282 24–7 ....................... 10′ No .......... NA .......... 7074 Bembe Beach Rd, Annapolis, MD 21403. 134 Sherwood Forest Road, Sherwood Forest, MD 21405. 519 Chester Ave, Annapolis, MD 21403. 410–370–2948 24–7 ....................... 10′ No .......... NA .......... 21012, Arnold, MD 21012. 410–269–1990 8–4:30 daily ............ 10′ Yes ......... NA .......... 410–923–3444 8–8 daily ................. 7′ No .......... Yes ......... 7074 Bembe Beach Rd, Annapolis, MD 21403. 529 Ridgley Rd, Crownsville, MD 21032. 410–991–9381 7–7 daily ................. 5′ No .......... NA. 443–926–1303 24–7 ....................... 7′ No .......... NA .......... 410–267–7654 Mon–Fri 7:30–4:30 11′ No .......... NA .......... 655 Americana Dr, Annapolis, 21403. 326 First St, Annapolis, MD 21403. MD AREA: SOUTH RIVER (13) Anchor Yacht Basin .. Arundel on the Bay ... Fishing Creek ............ Holiday Point Marina Liberty Marina ........... Mayo Ridge Marina .. Norris Marina ............ Oak Grove Marine Center. Oyster Harbor ........... Pier 7 Marina ............ Pocahontas Marina ... Selby Bay Marina ..... VerDate Sep<11>2014 South River Selby Bay. South River/Fishing Creek. South River Duvall Creek. South River Selby Bay. South River ............ 410–798–1431 8–5 daily ................. 5′ No .......... NA .......... 443–253–0596 Dawn to dusk ......... 4–6′ Yes ......... NA .......... 1048 Turkey Point Rd, Edgewater, MD 21037. P.O. Box 4665, Annapolis. ........................ 24–7 ....................... 7′ No .......... NA .......... 122 Cherry Lane, Annapolis 21403. 410–956–2208 6′ Yes ......... NA .......... 410–266–5633 Mon–Fri 7:30–4; Sat by appointment. 8–4:30 daily ............ 15′ Yes ......... Yes ......... South River Ramsey Lake. South River Ramsey Lake. South River ............ 410–798–1952 9–7 daily ................. 5′ Yes ......... NA .......... 410–798–0275 8–4 daily ................. 8′ No .......... Yes ......... 410–266–6696 9′ No .......... NA .......... 410–280–8999 Mon–Fri 10–6; SatSun 8–7. 24–7 ....................... 6′ No .......... NA .......... 3774 Beach Dr, Blvd # C, Edgewater, MD 21037. 64 Old South River Rd, Edgewater, MD 21037. 1293 Mayo Ridge Rd, Edgewater, MD 21037. 1111 Turkey Point Rd, Edgewater, MD 21037. 2820 Solomons Island Rd, Edgewater, MD 21037. P.O. Box 3174, Annapolis. 410–956–2288 9–5 daily ................. 12′ No .......... Yes ......... 410–533–8752 24–7 ....................... 10′ Yes ......... NA .......... 410–798–0232 9–5 daily ................. 8′ Yes ......... NA .......... South River/Oyster Creek. South River ............ South River/Pocahontas Creek. South River Selby Bay. 17:13 May 10, 2021 Jkt 253001 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\11MYN1.SGM 48 S River Road South, Edgewater, MD 21037. 3365 Pocahontas Drive, Edgewater, MD 21037. 931 Selby Blvd, Edgewater, MD 21037. 11MYN1 25859 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 89 / Tuesday, May 11, 2021 / Notices Station Location Phone Hours Off season operation Depth 4′ Turkey Point Marina South River Ramsey Lake. 410–798–1369 Tues–Sat 9–5 ......... Blue Water Marina .... Rhode River, Bear Neck Creek. Rhode River Cadle Creek. Rhode River Cadle Creek. Rhode River Back Neck Creek. Rhode River ........... 410–798–6968 10–5 daily ............... 10′ No .......... NA .......... 410–798–1915 9–5 daily ................. 6′ No .......... NA .......... 410–798–4731 Mon–Fri 8–4 ........... 5′ Yes ......... NA .......... 410–798–1658 8–5 daily ................. 9′ No .......... NA .......... 443–221–5104 or VHF channel 71 Fri–Mon 8–6 ........... ................ No .......... NA .......... I No .......... Limited overhead I No .......... I Address 1107 Turkey Point Rd, Edgewater, MD 21037. I AREA: RHODE RIVER (5) Cadle Creek Marina .. Casa Rio Marina ....... Rhode River Marina .. West/Rhode Riverkeeper Pumpout Boat. 1024 Carrs Wharf Rd., Edgewater, 21037. 4159 Cadle Creek Rd, Edgewater, 21037. 4079 Cadle Creek Rd, Mayo, 21106. 3932 Germantown Rd, Edgewater, 21037. 4800 Atwell Road, Edgewater, 21037. MD MD MD MD MD AREA: WEST RIVER (7) Backyard Boats ......... West River/Parrish Creek. West River .............. 301–261–5115 8–4 daily ................. 10′ Yes ......... NA .......... 410–867–1500 Wed-Mon 9–4 ......... 8′ No .......... NA .......... 4819 Woods Wharf Rd Shady Side, MD 20764. 4943 Hine Dr, Shady Side, MD 20764. West River .............. 443–607–6306 10′ No .......... NA .......... 4883 Church Ln, Galesville, MD 20765. Shady Oaks Marina .. West River .............. 410–267–1808 Mon–Fri 8–5; Sat– Sun 9–5. 8–8 daily ................. 5′ No .......... NA .......... West/Rhode River Keeper Pump out. West River .............. Fri–Mon 8–6 ........... ................ No .......... NA .......... West River Fuel Dock West River .............. 443–221–5104 or VHF channel 71 410–867–1444 846 Shady Oaks Rd, West River, MD 20778. 4800 Atwell Road, Edgewater, MD 21037. 8′ No .......... NA .......... West River Yacht Harbor Condo. West River .............. 301–672–3473 M–Th 9–5, S/S 8–6, Fri 9–6. 8–6 daily ................. 7′ Yes ......... NA .......... Yes ......... NA .......... Chesapeake Yacht Club. Hartge Yacht Harbor 4801 Riverside 20765. 4801 Riverside 20765. Dr. Galesville, MD Dr, Galesville, MD AREA: WHITEHALL BAY (1) Hinkley Yacht Club ... Whitehall Creek ...... 443–951–4380 M–F 8–9, Weekends by appointment. 12′ As part of the determination, EPA considered the costs associated with the adequacy and availability of pumpout facilities and determined that costs are minimal. As shown in the table below, pumpout facilities located within the proposed no-discharge zone charge fees that range from $3 to $50, with 52 of 61 available facilities charging $5 or less, including 15 facilities that are free to use. According to Maryland’s application, the majority of commercial vessels operating in the proposed nodischarge zone are already equipped with holding tank capacity and therefore are not expected to experience incremental cost increases as a result of the designation. Fee Number of pumpout facilities Free .......... $3 .............. $5 .............. $10 ............ $15 ............ $50 ............ 15 1 37 5 2 1 Total ...... 61 VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:13 May 10, 2021 In order to solicit input on Maryland’s application, EPA published a tentative affirmative determination in the Federal Register on September 23, 2020, thereby opening a 30-day public comment period (85 FR 59788). EPA received comments from five individuals regarding establishment of a nodischarge zone in Anne Arundel County and its tributaries. Of those, one supported and three opposed the effort. The other commenter neither supported nor opposed the no-discharge zone, and instead inquired whether the commenter could receive a temporary exemption from enforcement of this nodischarge zone. Since EPA does not enforce this requirement once approved, that comment is outside the scope of Proportion of EPA’s authority to respond. Comments pumpout critical of establishing a no-discharge facilities zone focused on three primary issues. (percent) Issue 1: Nearby municipalities lack 24 the proper waste treatment system that 1.5 often overflow and result in spilling 62 sewage to nearby waters. 8 Response 1: In Maryland’s 3 application, the state identifies how 1.5 collected waste is handled by each 100 individual pumpout facility. Some pumpout facilities temporarily store Jkt 253001 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 1656 Homewood Landing Road Whitehall, Annapolis, MD 21409. sewage onsite in a holding tank for later pumpout by a septic hauler that ultimately transports the sewage to a wastewater treatment plant licensed to operate in the state of Maryland. The remaining facilities are directly served by the public sewer, where sewage is directly deposited into the public sewer systems. Maryland confirms that these systems comply all applicable regulations. Treatment facilities are regulated by Maryland through NPDES permits under CWA section 402 and addressed in the Code of Maryland Regulations. Any specific overflows or spills from such facilities may further be addressed further through enforcement and/or compliance efforts. EPA reviewed recent data pertaining to overflows and found no significant violations of such permit requirements. Additionally, there are no Combined Sewer Systems in the proposed waters. EPA does not believe the closest CSO communities have any significant impact on these waters; furthermore, those programs are being adequately addressed through ongoing separation projects and/or in accordance with the schedule for approved long term control plans. E:\FR\FM\11MYN1.SGM 11MYN1 25860 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 89 / Tuesday, May 11, 2021 / Notices Issue 2: The number of available pumpouts is sufficient for the resident vessel population but not for the transient vessel population in Whitehall Bay. Response 2: In addition to the stationary pumpout facility open for public use in Whitehall Bay, nearby facilities are available to the southwest in Severn River (16 facilities) and to the northeast in Sandy Point/Mezick’s Pond (one facility). As such, transient vessel operators have an option available to them while operating within Whitehall Bay, as well as before or after transiting through the area. Issue 3: Most pumpout facilities are not open after dark and very few are open during winter. Response 3: The commenter is correct that few pumpout facilities offer around-the-clock service. However, numerous facilities across the proposed no-discharge zone are available to service vessels into the late afternoon and evening. It is reasonable to expect that vessel operators can identify suitable times and locations to pumpout during facility operating hours. During the off-season (winter) months, vessels can be pumped out at the six different pumpout facilities across the proposed no-discharge zone that continue to operate. The Annapolis City pumpout boat also remains in service during this time. While most pumpout facilities are closed, Maryland estimates that only a small percentage of vessels operate during the off-season, and typically only do so for short day trips. As such, EPA has determined that, because the reduction in pumpout service capacity coincides with a reduction in demand for pumpout services, the available facilities during the off-season months remain adequate and reasonably available to the small number of vessels requiring pumpouts. Based on the information provided by the State of Maryland and after consideration of the comments received, as well as information otherwise available to EPA, EPA hereby issues a final affirmative determination that adequate facilities for the safe and sanitary removal and treatment of sewage from all vessels are reasonably available for the thirteen identified waterbodies located in the City of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County and its tributaries such that the State of Maryland may establish a vessel sewage no-discharge zone. Through this notification, EPA also amends one of the geographic coordinates from an existing nodischarge zone for Perrin River. EPA’s final affirmative determination for Sarah Creek and Perrin River, Virginia, VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:13 May 10, 2021 Jkt 253001 published in the Federal Register on September 23, 2020, incorrectly identified one of the coordinates delineating the no-discharge zone boundary at the mouth of the Perrin River as 37°15′47.18″ N, 76°25′20.73″ W (85 FR 59796). This notification hereby corrects this coordinate to 37°15′43.52″ N, 76°25′25.71″ W (NAD 83). Diana Esher, Acting Regional Administrator, EPA Region III. [FR Doc. 2021–09957 Filed 5–10–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [CERCLA 01–2021–0058; FRL–10023–44– Region 1] Proposed CERCLA Administrative Cost Recovery Settlement: Former Healy School Site, Fall River, Massachusetts Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of proposed settlement; request for public comments. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given of a proposed administrative cost settlement for recovery of response costs concerning the Former Healy School Site, located in Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts, with the Settling Party, Spindle City Homes, Inc. To settle EPA’s claim for recovery of response costs, which amount to approximately $1,577,000, the proposed settlement requires the Settling Party to pay EPA an amount equal to the sale price of the property of $450,000 minus $5,000 for attorney fees, reasonable closing costs, reasonable broker’s fees and any outstanding real estate taxes or other municipal liens owed to the City of Fall River at the time of the closing. In exchange, EPA will release its lien and provide the Settling Party with a covenant not to sue for the Site. For 30 days following the date of publication of this notice, the Agency will receive written comments relating to the settlement for recovery of response costs. DATES: Comments must be submitted by June 10, 2021. ADDRESSES: Comments should be addressed to Michelle Lauterback, Senior Enforcement Counsel, Office of Regional Counsel, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 5 Post Office Square, Suite 100 (04–2), Boston, MA 02109– 3912, (617) 918–1774, lauterback.michelle@epagov, and should reference the Former Healy SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 School Site, U.S. EPA Docket No: CERCLA 01–2021–0058. A copy of the proposed settlement may be obtained from Stacy Greendlinger, Superfund and Emergency Management Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region I, 5 Post Office Square, Suite 100 (02–2), Boston, MA 02109– 3912, telephone number: (617) 918– 1403, email address: greendlinger.stacy@epa.gov. Direct technical questions to Stacy Greendlinger and legal questions to Michelle Lauterback, Office of Regional Counsel, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region I, 5 Post Office Square, Suite 100 (04–2), Boston, MA 02109– 3912, telephone number: (617) 918– 1774, email address: lauterback.michelle@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This proposed administrative settlement for recovery of response costs concerning the Former Healy School Site, located in Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts, is made in accordance with Section 122(h)(l) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). EPA covenants not to sue or take administrative action against the Settling Party, Spindle City Homes, Inc., pursuant to Section 107(a) of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9607(a), for Response Costs. In exchange, the Settling Party agrees to pay to EPA an amount equal to the Net Sale Proceeds minus $5,000 for attorney fees and expenses. ‘‘Net Sale Proceeds’’ shall mean the $450,000 sales price set forth in the Purchase and Sale Agreement minus the sum of: (i) Any reasonable closing costs paid regarding the sale; (ii) any reasonable. broker’s fees regarding the sale; and (iii) any outstanding real estate taxes or other municipal charges owed to the City of Fall River with respect to the Property that are paid to the City of Fall River at the time of closing. Payment of such amount shall be due within 48 hours of the closing of the sale of the property and within 14 days of receiving payment, EPA will provide Settling Party with a release of lien. The Agency will consider all comments received and may modify or withdraw its consent to this cost recovery settlement if comments received disclose facts or considerations which indicate that the settlement is inappropriate, improper, or inadequate. The Agency’s response to any comments received will be available for public inspection at the Environmental Protection Agency—Region I, 5 Post Office Square, Suite 100, Boston, MA 02109–3912. The Effective Date of the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: E:\FR\FM\11MYN1.SGM 11MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 89 (Tuesday, May 11, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25856-25860]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-09957]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL 10021-74-Region 3]


Clean Water Act: No-Discharge Zones for Vessel Sewage in Maryland 
and Virginia

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice--final determination.

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SUMMARY: On behalf of the State of Maryland, the Secretary of the 
Maryland Department of Natural Resources requested that the Regional 
Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 3 approve a 
no-discharge zone for thirteen water bodies in Anne Arundel County, 
Maryland pursuant to the Clean Water Act. After review of Maryland's 
application, EPA determined that adequate facilities for the safe and 
sanitary removal and treatment of sewage from all vessels are 
reasonable available for all thirteen waterbodies within Anne Arundel 
County. The application is available upon request from EPA (at the 
email address below).

DATES: This approval is effective upon the date of publication in the 
Federal Register on May 11, 2021.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ferry Akbar Buchanan, U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency--Region III. Telephone: (215) 814-2570; 
email address: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to Clean Water Act section 
312(f)(3), if any state determines that the protection and enhancement 
of the quality of some or all of the state's waters require greater 
environmental protection, the state may designate the waters as a 
vessel sewage no-discharge zone. However, the state may not establish 
the no-discharge zone until EPA has determined that adequate pumpout 
facilities for the safe and sanitary removal and treatment of sewage 
from all vessels are reasonably available for the proposed waters. 
EPA's implementing regulations, 40 CFR part 140, require that the state 
apply to EPA to obtain such a determination, and identify the types of 
information that must be included in the application. This includes a 
certification of need for the no-discharge zone and information 
regarding the vessel population and pumpout facilities.
    The proposed no-discharge zone includes thirteen water bodies 
wholly within Anne Arundel County, Maryland: Stoney Creek, Rock Creek, 
Bodkin Creek, the Atlantic Marina Resort, Magothy and Little Magothy 
Rivers, Severn River, South River, West and Rhode Rivers, Podickory 
Creek, Sandy Point/Mezick Ponds, Whitehall Bay, Oyster Cove and Fishing 
Creek. While these waterbodies constitute nearly all of the county's 
waters, a few water bodies have not been proposed for the no-discharge 
zone designation. These include two inter-jurisdictional rivers that 
border the county, the Patapsco River and Patuxent River, as well as 
Curtis Creek. The proposed no-discharge zone encompasses a total area 
of 27,379 acres, expanding upon an existing 3,500 acre no-discharge 
zone for Herring Bay that was approved in 2002 (67 FR 1352, January 10, 
2002). The table below provides the coordinates delineating the 
proposed no-discharge zone boundaries for each of the thirteen 
waterbodies.

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           Waterbody                 Waterbody limits      Area  (acres)
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Stony Creek....................  39.1723 [deg]N, 76.5171             677
                                  [deg]W to 39.1725
                                  [deg]N, 76.5126 [deg]W.
Rock Creek.....................  39.1614 [deg]N, 76.5004             524
                                  [deg]W to 39.1625
                                  [deg]N, 76.4862 [deg]W.

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South Shore, Patapsco River....  39.1472 [deg]N, 76.4589               2
                                  [deg]W to 39.1471
                                  [deg]N, 76.4588 [deg]W.
Bodkin Creek...................  39.1346 [deg]N, 76.4398             609
                                  [deg]W to 39.1321
                                  [deg]N, 76.4378 [deg]W.
Magothy and Little Magothy       39.0597 [deg]N, 76.4332           5,879
 Rivers.                          [deg]W to 39.0527
                                  [deg]N, 76.4382 [deg]W.
Podickory Creek................  39.0328 [deg]N, 76.4040               9
                                  [deg]W to 39.0317
                                  [deg]N, 76.4048 [deg]W.
Sandy Point/Mezick Ponds.......  39.0082 [deg]N, 76.4031              47
                                  [deg]W to 39.0081
                                  [deg]N, 76.4033 [deg]W.
Whitehall Bay..................  38.9748 [deg]N, 76.4547           1,599
                                  [deg]W to 38.9871
                                  [deg]N, 76.4268 [deg]W.
Severn River...................  38.9748 [deg]N, 76.4547           7,497
                                  [deg]W to 38.9411
                                  [deg]N, 76.4502 [deg]W.
Oyster Creek...................  38.9274 [deg]N, 76.4638              34
                                  [deg]W to 38.9273
                                  [deg]N, 76.4634 [deg]W.
Fishing Creek..................  38.9147 [deg]N, 76.4590             228
                                  [deg]W to 38.9073
                                  [deg]N, 76.4600 [deg]W.
South River....................  38.9073 [deg]N, 76.4600           5,904
                                  [deg]W to 38.8877
                                  [deg]N, 76.4898 [deg]W.
West and Rhode Rivers..........  38.8877 [deg]N, 76.4898           4,370
                                  [deg]W To 38.8531
                                  [deg]N, 76.4959 [deg]W.
                                                         ---------------
    Total Area.................  .......................          27,379
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    In the application, Maryland certified that the waters of the City 
of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County require greater environmental 
protection than provided by currently applicable Federal standards for 
vessel sewage discharges. The Magothy River, Whitehall Bay/Meredith 
River, Severn River, South River, Rhode River and West River have been 
listed on current or previous Clean Water Act 303(d) lists of impaired 
waters by Maryland as impaired for shellfish harvesting due to fecal 
coliform. As such, many shellfish beds are restricted or closed. All 
except Whitehall Bay/Meredith Creek are also impaired for nutrients 
(nitrogen and phosphorus) and all except the Whitehall Bay/Meredith 
Creek and West River for total suspended solids. The state anticipates 
that a no-discharge zone designation would help reduce levels of 
nutrients, total suspended solids, and fecal coliform within these 
impaired waters.
    The application also highlights the importance of boating in Anne 
Arundel County. The county is home to the U.S. Naval Academy, has 
hosted the U.S. Sailboat and Powerboat Shows annually since 1970, and 
is known as the ``The Nation's Sailing Capital.'' According to the 
application's sources, there are approximately 96 recreational boating 
businesses in Anne Arundel County, plus additional businesses that 
support and depend on recreational crabbing and fishing.
    The State of Maryland provided documentation indicating that the 
maximum total vessel population is estimated to be 29,789 vessels, the 
majority of which are recreational. The most conservative vessel 
population estimates provided by Maryland suggest that there are 7,182 
vessels less than 16 feet in length, 10,307 vessels between 16 feet and 
26 feet in length, 9,072 vessels between 26 feet and 40 feet in length, 
and 3,228 vessels greater than 40 feet in length. Commercial traffic on 
these waterways is limited to boat rental companies, public charter 
vessels and several small cruise ships. Based on the number and size of 
vessels and EPA guidance on the subject (``Protecting Coastal Waters 
from Vessel and Marina Discharges: A Guide for State and Local 
Officials, Volume 1. Establishing No-Discharge Areas under section 312 
of the Clean Water Act'' (EPA 842-B-94-004, August 1994)), the 
estimated number of vessels requiring pumpout facilities in the City of 
Annapolis and Anne Arundel County during peak occupancy is 2,924 
vessels.
    Based on Maryland's vessel population estimates and EPA guidance, 
approximately 46 pumpout facilities are needed to adequately service 
the vessel population. Maryland identified 61 marinas offering public 
pumpout service, including 59 stationary units, nine portable units and 
three mobile pumpout boats. The application provides additional 
information regarding height and draft limitations for accessing 
pumpout facilities. EPA has determined that vessels using the proposed 
waters will not be excluded due to any such limitations. A list of the 
facilities, phone numbers, locations and hours of operation follows.

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                                                                                                  Off  season         Limited
            Station                 Location           Phone            Hours         Depth        operation         overhead             Address
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                                                                AREA: PATAPSCO RIVER (11)
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Atlantic Marina Resort........  Patapsco River      410-437-6926  9-5 Daily.......         4'  No..............  NA..............  2010 Knollview Ave,
                                 (mouth).                                                                                           Pasadena, MD 21122.
Blake's Bar Harbor............  Patapsco River      410-255-5500  8-6 Daily.......         4'  No..............  NA..............  208 Bar Harbor Rd,
                                 Rock Creek.                                                                                        Pasadena, MD 21122.
Fairview Marina...............  Patapsco River      410-437-3400  Mon-Fri 8-4; Sat-        5'  No..............  NA..............  1575 Fairview Beach
                                 Rock Creek.                       Sun 8-3.                                                         Rd, Pasadena, MD
                                                                                                                                    21122.
Hammock Island Marina.........  Patapsco River      410-437-1870  10-4 daily......         7'  No..............  NA..............  8083 Ventnor Rd,
                                 Bodkin Creek.                                                                                      Pasadena, MD 21122.
Maryland Yacht Club...........  Patapsco River      410-255-4444  8-4 daily.......        17'  Yes.............  NA..............  1500 Fairview Beach
                                 Rock Creek.                                                                                        Rd, Pasadena, MD
                                                                                                                                    21122.
Nabbs Creek Marina............  Patapsco River      410-437-0402  8:30-5 daily....         6'  No..............  Yes.............  864 Nabbs Creek Rd,
                                 Stoney Creek.                                                                                      Glen Burnie, MD
                                                                                                                                    21060.
Oak Harbor Marina.............  Patapsco River      410-255-4070  24-7............        15'  No..............  NA..............  1343 Old Water Oak
                                 Rock Creek.                                                                                        Point Rd, Pasadena,
                                                                                                                                    MD 21122.
Pasadena Yacht Yard...........  Patapsco River      410-255-1771  9-5 daily.......         4'  No..............  NA..............  8631 Fort Smallwood
                                 Rock Creek.                                                                                        Road Pasadena, MD
                                                                                                                                    21122.
Pleasure Cove Marina..........  Patapsco River      410-437-6600  Mon-Thur 9-6;            8'  Yes.............  NA..............  1701 Poplar Ridge Rd,
                                 Bodkin Creek.                     Fri-Sun 9-8.                                                     Pasadena, MD 21122.
Ventnor Marina................  Patapsco River      410-255-4100  9-5 daily.......        10'  Yes.............  NA..............  8070 Ventnor Rd,
                                 Bodkin Creek.                                                                                      Pasadena, MD 21122.
White Rocks Marina & Boatyard.  Patapsco River      410-255-3800  Mon-Fri 9-3; Sat        14'  No..............  NA..............  1402 Colony Rd,
                                 Rock Creek.                       11-2.                                                            Pasadena, MD 21122.
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                                                                 AREA: MAGOTHY RIVER (7)
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Atlantic Marina on the Magothy  Magothy River/      410-360-2500  9-5 daily.......         6'  No..............  NA..............  487 New York Ave,
                                 Grays Creek.                                                                                       Pasadena, MD 21122.
Fairwinds Marina..............  Magothy Marina..    410-974-0758  8-5 daily.......         6'  No..............  NA..............  1000 Fairwinds Dr,
                                                                                                                                    Annapolis, MD 21409.
Ferry Point Marina............  Magothy River/      410-544-6368  7am-8pm daily...        14'  Yes.............  NA..............  1606 Marina Dr,
                                 Mill Creek.                                                                                        Trappe, MD 21673.
Hamilton Harbour Marina.......  Magothy River...    410-647-0733  Thurs-Tues 9-5..        12'  No..............  NA..............  368 North Dr, Severna
                                                                                                                                    Park, MD 21146.
Magothy Marina................  Magothy River...    410-647-2356  Mon-Thur 8-6,           16'  No..............  NA..............  360 Magothy Rd,
                                                                   Fri-Sun 8-8.                                                     Severna Park, MD
                                                                                                                                    21146.
Podickory Point Yacht Club....  Chesapeake Bay..    410-757-8000  9-5 daily.......         5'  No..............  NA..............  2116 Bay Front
                                                                                                                                    Terrace, Annapolis,
                                                                                                                                    MD 21409.
Sandy Point State Park........  Chesapeake Bay..    410-974-2149  24-7............         6'  No..............  NA..............  1100 E College Pkwy,
                                                                                                                                    Annapolis, MD 21409.
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                                                                 AREA: SEVERN RIVER (17)
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Annapolis City Marina.........  Severn River Spa    410-268-0660  8-8 daily.......        14'  Upon Request....  NA..............  410 Severn Ave,
                                 Creek.                                                                                             Annapolis, MD 21403.
Annapolis Landing Marina......  Severn River        410-263-0090  10-5 daily......         6'  No..............  NA..............  980 Awald Rd,
                                 Back Creek.                                                                                        Annapolis, MD 21403.
Annapolis Maryland Capital      Severn River        410-269-5219  9-5 daily.......         8'  No..............  NA..............  16 Chesapeake
 Yacht Club.                     Back Creek.                                                                                        Landing, Annapolis,
                                                                                                                                    MD 21403
Bert Jabin's Yacht Yard.......  Severn River        410-268-9667  8-4:30 daily....         8'  No..............  NA..............  7310 Edgewood Rd,
                                 Back Creek.                                                                                        Annapolis, MD 21403.
Chesapeake Harbour Marina.....  Chesapeake Bay..    410-268-1969  9-5 daily.......         8'  No..............  NA..............  2030 Chesapeake
                                                                                                                                    Harbour Dr E,
                                                                                                                                    Annapolis, MD 21403.
City of Annapolis Pumpout Boat  Severn River Spa    410-320-6852  Mon-Sat 8-4:30..         NA  NA..............  NA..............  NA.
                                 Creek.
Eastport Yacht Center.........  Severn River        410-280-9988  8-4 daily.......         8'  No..............  NA..............  726 2nd St,
                                 Back Creek.                                                                                        Annapolis, MD 21403.
Horn Point Harbour Marina.....  Severn River        410-263-0550  9-5 daily.......         8'  No..............  NA..............  105 Eastern Ave,
                                 Back Creek.                                                                                        Annapolis, MD 21403.
JPort Marina..................  Severn River        410-280-8692  9-5 daily.......         9'  No..............  NA..............  7074 Bembe Beach Rd,
                                 Back Creek.                                                                                        Annapolis, MD 21403.
Little John Marina............  Severn River        410-841-6491  9-5 daily.......        15'  No..............  NA..............  134 Sherwood Forest
                                 Brewer Creek.                                                                                      Road, Sherwood
                                                                                                                                    Forest, MD 21405.
Mears Marina..................  Severn River        410-268-8282  24-7............        10'  No..............  NA..............  519 Chester Ave,
                                 Back Creek.                                                                                        Annapolis, MD 21403.
Pines on the Severn...........  Severn River/       410-370-2948  24-7............        10'  No..............  NA..............  21012, Arnold, MD
                                 Chase Creek.                                                                                       21012.
Port Annapolis Marina.........  Severn River        410-269-1990  8-4:30 daily....        10'  Yes.............  NA..............  7074 Bembe Beach Rd,
                                 Back Creek.                                                                                        Annapolis, MD 21403.
Smith's Marina................  Severn River        410-923-3444  8-8 daily.......         7'  No..............  Yes.............  529 Ridgley Rd,
                                 Little Round                                                                                       Crownsville, MD
                                 Bay.                                                                                               21032.
The President Point...........  Severn River Spa    410-991-9381  7-7 daily.......         5'  No..............  NA..............
                                 Creek.
Watergate Pointe Marina.......  Severn River/       443-926-1303  24-7............         7'  No..............  NA..............  655 Americana Dr,
                                 Back Creek.                                                                                        Annapolis, MD 21403.
Yacht Haven of Annapolis......  Severn River Spa    410-267-7654  Mon-Fri 7:30-           11'  No..............  NA..............  326 First St,
                                 Creek.                            4:30.                                                            Annapolis, MD 21403.
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                                                                 AREA: SOUTH RIVER (13)
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Anchor Yacht Basin............  South River         410-798-1431  8-5 daily.......         5'  No..............  NA..............  1048 Turkey Point Rd,
                                 Selby Bay.                                                                                         Edgewater, MD 21037.
Arundel on the Bay............  South River/        443-253-0596  Dawn to dusk....       4-6'  Yes.............  NA..............  P.O. Box 4665,
                                 Fishing Creek.                                                                                     Annapolis.
Fishing Creek.................  South River       ..............  24-7............         7'  No..............  NA..............  122 Cherry Lane,
                                 Duvall Creek.                                                                                      Annapolis 21403.
Holiday Point Marina..........  South River         410-956-2208  Mon-Fri 7:30-4;          6'  Yes.............  NA..............  3774 Beach Dr, Blvd #
                                 Selby Bay.                        Sat by                                                           C, Edgewater, MD
                                                                   appointment.                                                     21037.
Liberty Marina................  South River.....    410-266-5633  8-4:30 daily....        15'  Yes.............  Yes.............  64 Old South River
                                                                                                                                    Rd, Edgewater, MD
                                                                                                                                    21037.
Mayo Ridge Marina.............  South River         410-798-1952  9-7 daily.......         5'  Yes.............  NA..............  1293 Mayo Ridge Rd,
                                 Ramsey Lake.                                                                                       Edgewater, MD 21037.
Norris Marina.................  South River         410-798-0275  8-4 daily.......         8'  No..............  Yes.............  1111 Turkey Point Rd,
                                 Ramsey Lake.                                                                                       Edgewater, MD 21037.
Oak Grove Marine Center.......  South River.....    410-266-6696  Mon-Fri 10-6;            9'  No..............  NA..............  2820 Solomons Island
                                                                   Sat-Sun 8-7.                                                     Rd, Edgewater, MD
                                                                                                                                    21037.
Oyster Harbor.................  South River/        410-280-8999  24-7............         6'  No..............  NA..............  P.O. Box 3174,
                                 Oyster Creek.                                                                                      Annapolis.
Pier 7 Marina.................  South River.....    410-956-2288  9-5 daily.......        12'  No..............  Yes.............  48 S River Road
                                                                                                                                    South, Edgewater, MD
                                                                                                                                    21037.
Pocahontas Marina.............  South River/        410-533-8752  24-7............        10'  Yes.............  NA..............  3365 Pocahontas
                                 Pocahontas                                                                                         Drive, Edgewater, MD
                                 Creek.                                                                                             21037.
Selby Bay Marina..............  South River         410-798-0232  9-5 daily.......         8'  Yes.............  NA..............  931 Selby Blvd,
                                 Selby Bay.                                                                                         Edgewater, MD 21037.

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Turkey Point Marina...........  South River         410-798-1369  Tues-Sat 9-5....         4'  No..............  No..............  1107 Turkey Point Rd,
                                 Ramsey Lake.                                                                                       Edgewater, MD 21037.
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                                                                  AREA: RHODE RIVER (5)
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Blue Water Marina.............  Rhode River,        410-798-6968  10-5 daily......        10'  No..............  NA..............  1024 Carrs Wharf Rd.,
                                 Bear Neck Creek.                                                                                   Edgewater, MD 21037.
Cadle Creek Marina............  Rhode River         410-798-1915  9-5 daily.......         6'  No..............  NA..............  4159 Cadle Creek Rd,
                                 Cadle Creek.                                                                                       Edgewater, MD 21037.
Casa Rio Marina...............  Rhode River         410-798-4731  Mon-Fri 8-4.....         5'  Yes.............  NA..............  4079 Cadle Creek Rd,
                                 Cadle Creek.                                                                                       Mayo, MD 21106.
Rhode River Marina............  Rhode River Back    410-798-1658  8-5 daily.......         9'  No..............  NA..............  3932 Germantown Rd,
                                 Neck Creek.                                                                                        Edgewater, MD 21037.
West/Rhode Riverkeeper Pumpout  Rhode River.....    443-221-5104  Fri-Mon 8-6.....  .........  No..............  NA..............  4800 Atwell Road,
 Boat.                                            or VHF channel                                                                    Edgewater, MD 21037.
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                                                                  AREA: WEST RIVER (7)
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Backyard Boats................  West River/         301-261-5115  8-4 daily.......        10'  Yes.............  NA..............  4819 Woods Wharf Rd
                                 Parrish Creek.                                                                                     Shady Side, MD
                                                                                                                                    20764.
Chesapeake Yacht Club.........  West River......    410-867-1500  Wed-Mon 9-4.....         8'  No..............  NA..............  4943 Hine Dr, Shady
                                                                                                                                    Side, MD 20764.
Hartge Yacht Harbor...........  West River......    443-607-6306  Mon-Fri 8-5; Sat-       10'  No..............  NA..............  4883 Church Ln,
                                                                   Sun 9-5.                                                         Galesville, MD
                                                                                                                                    20765.
Shady Oaks Marina.............  West River......    410-267-1808  8-8 daily.......         5'  No..............  NA..............  846 Shady Oaks Rd,
                                                                                                                                    West River, MD
                                                                                                                                    20778.
West/Rhode River Keeper Pump    West River......    443-221-5104  Fri-Mon 8-6.....  .........  No..............  NA..............  4800 Atwell Road,
 out.                                             or VHF channel                                                                    Edgewater, MD 21037.
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West River Fuel Dock..........  West River......    410-867-1444  M-Th 9-5, S/S 8-         8'  No..............  NA..............  4801 Riverside Dr.
                                                                   6, Fri 9-6.                                                      Galesville, MD
                                                                                                                                    20765.
West River Yacht Harbor Condo.  West River......    301-672-3473  8-6 daily.......         7'  Yes.............  NA..............  4801 Riverside Dr,
                                                                                                                                    Galesville, MD
                                                                                                                                    20765.
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                                                                 AREA: WHITEHALL BAY (1)
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Hinkley Yacht Club............  Whitehall Creek.    443-951-4380  M-F 8-9,                12'  Yes.............  NA..............  1656 Homewood Landing
                                                                   Weekends by                                                      Road Whitehall,
                                                                   appointment.                                                     Annapolis, MD 21409.
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    As part of the determination, EPA considered the costs associated 
with the adequacy and availability of pumpout facilities and determined 
that costs are minimal. As shown in the table below, pumpout facilities 
located within the proposed no-discharge zone charge fees that range 
from $3 to $50, with 52 of 61 available facilities charging $5 or less, 
including 15 facilities that are free to use. According to Maryland's 
application, the majority of commercial vessels operating in the 
proposed no-discharge zone are already equipped with holding tank 
capacity and therefore are not expected to experience incremental cost 
increases as a result of the designation.

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                                                           Proportion of
                                             Number of        pumpout
                   Fee                        pumpout       facilities
                                            facilities       (percent)
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Free....................................              15              24
$3......................................               1             1.5
$5......................................              37              62
$10.....................................               5               8
$15.....................................               2               3
$50.....................................               1             1.5
                                         -------------------------------
  Total.................................              61             100
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    In order to solicit input on Maryland's application, EPA published 
a tentative affirmative determination in the Federal Register on 
September 23, 2020, thereby opening a 30-day public comment period (85 
FR 59788). EPA received comments from five individuals regarding 
establishment of a no-discharge zone in Anne Arundel County and its 
tributaries. Of those, one supported and three opposed the effort. The 
other commenter neither supported nor opposed the no-discharge zone, 
and instead inquired whether the commenter could receive a temporary 
exemption from enforcement of this no-discharge zone. Since EPA does 
not enforce this requirement once approved, that comment is outside the 
scope of EPA's authority to respond. Comments critical of establishing 
a no-discharge zone focused on three primary issues.
    Issue 1: Nearby municipalities lack the proper waste treatment 
system that often overflow and result in spilling sewage to nearby 
waters.
    Response 1: In Maryland's application, the state identifies how 
collected waste is handled by each individual pumpout facility. Some 
pumpout facilities temporarily store sewage onsite in a holding tank 
for later pumpout by a septic hauler that ultimately transports the 
sewage to a wastewater treatment plant licensed to operate in the state 
of Maryland. The remaining facilities are directly served by the public 
sewer, where sewage is directly deposited into the public sewer 
systems. Maryland confirms that these systems comply all applicable 
regulations. Treatment facilities are regulated by Maryland through 
NPDES permits under CWA section 402 and addressed in the Code of 
Maryland Regulations. Any specific overflows or spills from such 
facilities may further be addressed further through enforcement and/or 
compliance efforts. EPA reviewed recent data pertaining to overflows 
and found no significant violations of such permit requirements. 
Additionally, there are no Combined Sewer Systems in the proposed 
waters. EPA does not believe the closest CSO communities have any 
significant impact on these waters; furthermore, those programs are 
being adequately addressed through ongoing separation projects and/or 
in accordance with the schedule for approved long term control plans.

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    Issue 2: The number of available pumpouts is sufficient for the 
resident vessel population but not for the transient vessel population 
in Whitehall Bay.
    Response 2: In addition to the stationary pumpout facility open for 
public use in Whitehall Bay, nearby facilities are available to the 
southwest in Severn River (16 facilities) and to the northeast in Sandy 
Point/Mezick's Pond (one facility). As such, transient vessel operators 
have an option available to them while operating within Whitehall Bay, 
as well as before or after transiting through the area.
    Issue 3: Most pumpout facilities are not open after dark and very 
few are open during winter.
    Response 3: The commenter is correct that few pumpout facilities 
offer around-the-clock service. However, numerous facilities across the 
proposed no-discharge zone are available to service vessels into the 
late afternoon and evening. It is reasonable to expect that vessel 
operators can identify suitable times and locations to pumpout during 
facility operating hours. During the off-season (winter) months, 
vessels can be pumped out at the six different pumpout facilities 
across the proposed no-discharge zone that continue to operate. The 
Annapolis City pumpout boat also remains in service during this time. 
While most pumpout facilities are closed, Maryland estimates that only 
a small percentage of vessels operate during the off-season, and 
typically only do so for short day trips. As such, EPA has determined 
that, because the reduction in pumpout service capacity coincides with 
a reduction in demand for pumpout services, the available facilities 
during the off-season months remain adequate and reasonably available 
to the small number of vessels requiring pumpouts.
    Based on the information provided by the State of Maryland and 
after consideration of the comments received, as well as information 
otherwise available to EPA, EPA hereby issues a final affirmative 
determination that adequate facilities for the safe and sanitary 
removal and treatment of sewage from all vessels are reasonably 
available for the thirteen identified waterbodies located in the City 
of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County and its tributaries such that the 
State of Maryland may establish a vessel sewage no-discharge zone.
    Through this notification, EPA also amends one of the geographic 
coordinates from an existing no-discharge zone for Perrin River. EPA's 
final affirmative determination for Sarah Creek and Perrin River, 
Virginia, published in the Federal Register on September 23, 2020, 
incorrectly identified one of the coordinates delineating the no-
discharge zone boundary at the mouth of the Perrin River as 
37[deg]15'47.18'' N, 76[deg]25'20.73'' W (85 FR 59796). This 
notification hereby corrects this coordinate to 37[deg]15'43.52'' N, 
76[deg]25'25.71'' W (NAD 83).

Diana Esher,
Acting Regional Administrator, EPA Region III.
[FR Doc. 2021-09957 Filed 5-10-21; 8:45 am]
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