New York State Prohibition of Vessel Sewage Discharges into Lake Erie

Summary

The State of New York has petitioned the US Environmental Protection Agency for a determination that adequate facilities for safe sewage removal and treatment are available for Lake Erie, allowing a complete ban on vessel sewage discharges into the lake. The proposed 'Vessel Waste No Discharge Zone' would cover approximately 593 square miles and 84 linear shoreline miles, including the Upper Niagara River and numerous harbors and tributaries.