New York State Prohibition of Marine Discharges of Vessel Sewage; Receipt of Petition and Final Affirmative Determination

Summary

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has received a petition from the State of New York to designate a Vessel Waste No Discharge Zone in the Oyster Bay/Cold Spring Harbor Complex, New York, due to concerns over water quality. The EPA has made a final affirmative determination after considering public comments and certifications from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.