Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 28 - Ports and Airports
Part 301 - Operations and Procedures Manual of the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport
Chapter 32 - Overseas Waste/Garbage
Rule 28-301-32.17 - Removal of Garbage

Universal Citation: MS Code of Rules 28-301-32.17

Current through September 24, 2024

Garbage may be removed from the vessel under these provisions:

A. All garbage must be placed in double heavy duty, leak proof plastic bags.

B. Garbage can only be removed from the vessel under direct supervision of a USDA Officer and a representative of the Port.

C. Garbage must be placed in a special USDA approved container marked "FOREIGN GARBAGE". This container will remain locked except when garbage is being removed from the vessel.

D. The garbage will be transported by a USDA approved firm for immediate incineration.

E. Unauthorized removal of garbage will result in a fine of not less than $500.00.

F. Encl:

1. USDA Maritime Garbage Controlling Regulations.

2. Compliance Agreement: Dockside Services, Inc.

3. Compliance Agreement: Browning-Ferris Industries.

4. Provisions Letter from USDA PPQ to Vessel.

5. U.S. Naval Vessel Garbage Handling Agreement.

Mississippi Code §§ 59-1-1, 59-1-9 and 59-5-21

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