Document ID: EPA_FRDOC_0001-25989
Agency: epa
Document Type: Notice
Title: Clean Water Act; Tentative Affirmative Determination: Maryland; City of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Vessel Sewage No-Discharge Zone for Thirteen Waters
Posted Date: 2020-09-23T04:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 185 (Wednesday, September 23, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 59788-59793]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-20957]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-10013-52-Region 3]

Clean Water Act: Maryland-City of Annapolis and Anne Arundel 
County Vessel Sewage No-Discharge Zone for Thirteen Waters--Tentative 
Affirmative Determination

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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ACTION: Notice of tentative affirmative determination.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that an application for a no-discharge 
zone has been received from the Secretary of Natural Resources and 
Secretary of the Environment on behalf of the State of Maryland 
requesting a determination by the Regional Administrator, U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 3, that adequate 
facilities for the safe and sanitary removal and treatment of sewage 
from all vessels are reasonably available for thirteen waters located 
in the City of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, Maryland, pursuant to 
the Clean Water Act. The EPA is requesting comments on this application 
and whether EPA should finalize its tentative affirmative 
determination, or make a negative determination, on the proposed 
designation of a no-discharge zone for all and/or any of the thirteen 
waters located in the City of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County as 
provided in the Clean Water Act. The application is available upon 
request from EPA (at the email address below) or at https://dnr.maryland.gov/boating/Documents/AANDZApplication.pdf.

DATES: Comments must be received in writing to EPA on or before October 
23, 2020.

ADDRESSES: Comments should be sent to Matthew A. Konfirst, U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency--Mid-Atlantic Region, 1650 Arch Street, 
Mail Code 3WD31, Philadelphia, PA 19103-2029, or emailed to 
konfirst.matthew@epa.gov. Only written comments will be considered.

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: konfirst.matthew@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This proposed sewage no-discharge zone 
includes 13 water bodies wholly within Anne Arundel County (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 been 
excluded. The exclusions include two inter-jurisdictional rivers that 
border the county (the Patapsco River and Patuxent River), as well as 
Curtis Creek, which creates additional inter-jurisdictional 
complications for no-discharge zone management and is also the most 
heavily industrialized creek in the county with limited recreational 
boating activity. Maryland's proposed NDZ for the 13 water bodies if 
approved would total 27,379 acres, which would add to the 3,500 acres 
of the Herring Bay no-discharge zone that was approved in 2002. (67 FR 
1352, January 10, 2002). Maryland has requested that should EPA 
determine that one (or more) of the 13 creeks, bays, or rivers do not 
meet the criteria for NDZ designation, such individual part be denied 
independently from the remaining waters in the application as a whole. 
As described in Maryland's application, local entities undertook robust 
public outreach and held a number of public meetings with boaters and 
other stakeholders.

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Waterbody                                                 Waterbody limits                          Area (acres)
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Stony Creek.......................  39.1723[deg] N,        to............  39.1725[deg] N,                   677
                                     76.5171[deg] W.                        76.5126[deg] W.
Rock Creek........................  39.1614[deg] N,        to............  39.1625[deg] N,                   524
                                     76.5004[deg] W.                        76.4862[deg] W.
South Shore, Patapsco River.......  39.1472[deg] N,        to............  39.1471[deg] N,                     2
                                     76.4588[deg] W.                        76.4587[deg] W.
Bodkin Creek......................  39.1346 [deg] N,       to............  39.1321[deg] N,                   609
                                     76.4398[deg] W.                        76.4378[deg] W.
Magothy and Little Magothy Rivers.  39.0597[deg] N,        to............  39.0527[deg] N,                 5,879
                                     76.4332[deg] W.                        76.4382[deg] W.
Podickory Creek...................  39.0328[deg] N,        to............  39.0317[deg] N,                     9
                                     76.4040[deg] W.                        76.4048[deg] W.
Sandy Point/Mezick Ponds..........  39.0082[deg] N,        to............  39.0081[deg] N,                    47
                                     76.4031[deg] W.                        76.4033[deg] W.
Whitehall Bay.....................  39.9748[deg] N,        to............  38.9871[deg] N,                 1,599
                                     76.4547[deg] W.                        76.4268[deg] W.
Severn River......................  39.9748[deg] W,        to............  39.9411[deg] N,                 7,497
                                     76.4547[deg] N.                        76.4502[deg] W.
Oyster Creek......................  38.9273[deg] N,        to............  38.9272[deg] N,                    34
                                     76.4628[deg] W.                        76.4623[deg] W.
Fishing Creek.....................  38.9147[deg] N,        to............  38.9073[deg] N,                   228
                                     76.4590[deg] W.                        76.4600[deg] W.
South River.......................  38.9073[deg] N,        to............  38.4848[deg] N,                 5,904
                                     76.4600[deg] W.                        76.4908[deg] W.
West and Rhode Rivers.............  38.4848[deg] N,        to............  38.8531[deg] N,                 4,370
                                     76.4908[deg] W.                        76.4959[deg] W.
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    Total Area....................  .....................  ..............  .....................          27,379
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    The criteria for EPA to make its determination are based on Clean 
Water Act 312(f), 33 U.S.C. 1322(f), and EPA's implementing regulations 
found at 40 CFR 140.4. A detailed EPA guidance document entitled 
``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)'' provides additional detail and informs EPA's analysis. 
The two primary criteria upon which an affirmative decision is based 
are: (1) A certifying statement of need by the state that the waters 
described in the application require greater environmental protection; 
and (2) demonstration by the state that there are adequate vessel 
sewage pumpout facilities available to the boating public, in lieu of 
direct discharge of treated sewage into the waters described in the 
application.
    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 regulations. 
All Anne Arundel County tributaries drain into the Chesapeake Bay. The 
Magothy River, White Hall 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 White Hall Bay/
Meredith Creek are also impaired for nutrients (nitrogen and 
phosphorus) and all except the White Hall Bay/Meredith Creek and West 
River for total suspended solids (TSS). While marine sanitation devices 
lower fecal coliform levels, they do not effectively eliminate 
nutrients or solids. A no-discharge zone is expected to help reduce 
levels of nutrients, total suspended solids, and fecal coliform within 
these impaired waters.
    Anne Arundel County, Maryland, supports a long history of boating, 
highlighted by the establishment in 1845 of the U.S. Naval Academy in 
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county seat and state capital, Annapolis, along with active centers of 
boat-building, fishing, crabbing, and oystering from the earliest 
settlements into the 1980s. In recent decades, commercial vessels have 
largely given way to so much recreational boating that Annapolis is 
well known as ``The Nation's Sailing Capital.'' The U.S. Sailboat and 
Powerboat Shows, held annually in Annapolis each October since 1970, 
are the largest in-the-water boat shows in the United States. The 2017 
Portbook lists 96 recreational boating businesses in Anne Arundel 
County; and identifies several more that support and depend on 
recreational crabbing and fishing.
    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 
boats and several small cruise ships. Based on the number and size of 
vessels and EPA guidance, 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 the boater population in the City of Annapolis and Anne 
Arundel County, EPA guidance recommends that 46 pumpout facilities are 
needed to adequately service the vessel population. Maryland certified 
that there are 63 marinas offering public pumpout service, including 60 
stationary units, nine portable units and three mobile pumpout boats. A 
list of the facilities, phone numbers, locations and hours of operation 
follows.

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              Station                       Location              Phone               Hours               Depth         Off season  operation        Limited  overhead            Address
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AREA: PATAPSCO RIVER (11):
    Atlantic Marina Resort.........  Patapsco River (mouth)     410-437-6926  9-5 Daily............              4'  No........................  NA......................  2010 Knollview Ave,
                                                                                                                                                                            Pasadena, MD 21122.
    Blake's Bar Harbor.............  Patapsco River Rock        410-255-5500  8-6 Daily............              4'  No........................  NA......................  208 Bar Harbor Rd,
                                      Creek.                                                                                                                                Pasadena, MD 21122.
    Fairview Marina................  Patapsco River Rock        410-437-3400  Mon-Fri 8-4; Sat-Sun               5'  No........................  NA......................  1575 Fairview Beach
                                      Creek.                                   8-3.                                                                                         Rd, Pasadena, MD
                                                                                                                                                                            21122.
    Hammock Island Marina..........  Patapsco River Bodkin      410-437-1870  10-4 daily...........              7'  No........................  NA......................  8083 Ventnor Rd,
                                      Creek.                                                                                                                                Pasadena, MD 21122.
    Maryland Yacht Club............  Patapsco River Rock        410-255-4444  8-4 daily............             17'  Yes.......................  NA......................  1500 Fairview Beach
                                      Creek.                                                                                                                                Rd, Pasadena, MD
                                                                                                                                                                            21122.
    Nabbs Creek Marina.............  Patapsco River Stoney      410-437-0402  8:30-5 daily.........              6'  No........................  Yes.....................  864 Nabbs Creek Rd,
                                      Creek.                                                                                                                                Glen Burnie, MD
                                                                                                                                                                            21060.
    Oak Harbor Marina..............  Patapsco River Rock        410-255-4070  24-7.................             15'  No........................  NA......................  1343 Old Water Oak
                                      Creek.                                                                                                                                Point Rd, Pasadena,
                                                                                                                                                                            MD 21122.
    Pasadena Yacht Yard............  Patapsco River Rock        410-255-1771  9-5 daily............              4'  No........................  NA......................  8631 Fort Smallwood
                                      Creek.                                                                                                                                Road
                                                                                                                                                                           Pasadena, MD 21122.
    Pleasure Cove Marina...........  Patapsco River Bodkin      410-437-6600  Mon-Thur 9-6; Fri-Sun              8'  Yes.......................  NA......................  1701 Poplar Ridge Rd,
                                      Creek.                                   9-8.                                                                                         Pasadena, MD 21122.
    Ventnor Marina.................  Patapsco River Bodkin      410-255-4100  9-5 daily............             10'  Yes.......................  NA......................  8070 Ventnor Rd,
                                      Creek.                                                                                                                                Pasadena, MD 21122.
    White Rocks Marina & Boatyard..  Patapsco River Rock        410-255-3800  Mon-Fri 9-3; Sat 11-2             14'  No........................  NA......................  1402 Colony Rd,
                                      Creek.                                                                                                                                Pasadena, MD 21122.
AREA: MAGOTHY RIVER (7):
    Atlantic Marina on the Magothy.  Magothy River/Grays        410-360-2500  9-5 daily............              6'  No........................  NA......................  487 New York Ave,
                                      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/Mill         410-544-6368  7am-8pm daily........             14'  Yes.......................  NA......................  1606 Marina Dr,
                                      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.
    Hinckley Yachts................  Whitehall Creek.......     443-951-4380  M-F 8-9; S/S by appt.             11'  Yes.......................  NA......................  1656 Homewood Landing
                                                                                                                                                                            Road, Annapolis, MD
                                                                                                                                                                            21409.
    Magothy Marina.................  Magothy River.........     410-647-2356  Mon-Thur 8-6, Fri-Sun             16'  No........................  NA......................  360 Magothy Rd,
                                                                               8-8.                                                                                         Severna Park, MD
                                                                                                                                                                            21146.

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    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.
AREA: SEVERN RIVER (17):
    Annapolis City Marina..........  Severn River Spa Creek     410-268-0660  8-8 daily............             14'  Upon Request..............  NA......................  410 Severn Ave,
                                                                                                                                                                            Annapolis, MD 21403.
    Annapolis Landing Marina.......  Severn River Back          410-263-0090  10-5 daily...........              6'  No........................  NA......................  980 Awald Rd,
                                      Creek.                                                                                                                                Annapolis, MD 21403.
    Annapolis Maryland Capital       Severn River Back          410-269-5219  9-5 daily............              8'  No........................  NA......................  16 Chesapeake
     Yacht Club.                      Creek.                                                                                                                                Landing, Annapolis,
                                                                                                                                                                            MD 21403.
    Bert Jabin's Yacht Yard........  Severn River Back          410-268-9667  8-4:30 daily.........              8'  No........................  NA......................  7310 Edgewood Rd,
                                      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 Creek     410-320-6852  Mon-Sat 8-4:30.......              na  na........................  NA......................  na.
    Eastport Yacht Center..........  Severn River Back          410-280-9988  8-4 daily............              8'  No........................  NA......................  726 2nd St,
                                      Creek.                                                                                                                                Annapolis, MD 21403.
    Horn Point Harbour Marina......  Severn River Back          410-263-0550  9-5 daily............              8'  No........................  NA......................  105 Eastern Ave,
                                      Creek.                                                                                                                                Annapolis, MD 21403.
    JPort Marina...................  Severn River Back          410-280-8692  9-5 daily............              9'  No........................  NA......................  7074 Bembe Beach Rd,
                                      Creek.                                                                                                                                Annapolis, MD 21403.
    Little John Marina.............  Severn River Brewer        410-841-6491  9-5 daily............             15'  No........................  NA......................  134 Sherwood Forest
                                      Creek.                                                                                                                                Road, Sherwood
                                                                                                                                                                            Forest, MD 21405.
    Mears Marina...................  Severn River Back          410-268-8282  24-7.................             10'  No........................  NA......................  519 Chester Ave,
                                      Creek.                                                                                                                                Annapolis, MD 21403.
    Pines on the Severn............  Severn River/Chase         410-370-2948  24-7.................             10'  No........................  NA......................  21012, Arnold, MD
                                      Creek.                                                                                                                                21012.
    Port Annapolis Marina..........  Severn River Back          410-269-1990  8-4:30 daily.........             10'  Yes.......................  NA......................  7074 Bembe Beach Rd,
                                      Creek.                                                                                                                                Annapolis, MD 21403.
    Smith's Marina.................  Severn River Little        410-923-3444  8-8 daily............              7'  No........................  Yes.....................  529 Ridgley Rd,
                                      Round Bay.                                                                                                                            Crownsville, MD
                                                                                                                                                                            21032.
    The President Point............  Severn River Spa Creek     410-991-9381  7-7 daily............              5'  No........................  NA......................  .....................
    Watergate Pointe Marina........  Severn River/Back          443-926-1303  24-7.................              7'  No........................  NA......................  655 Americana Dr,
                                      Creek.                                                                                                                                Annapolis, MD 21403.
    Yacht Haven of Annapolis.......  Severn River Spa Creek     410-267-7654  Mon-Fri 7:30-4:30....             11'  No........................  NA......................  326 First St,
                                                                                                                                                                            Annapolis, MD 21403.
AREA: SOUTH RIVER (13):
    Anchor Yacht Basin.............  South River Selby Bay.     410-798-1431  8-5 daily............              5'  No........................  NA......................  1048 Turkey Point Rd,
                                                                                                                                                                            Edgewater, MD 21037.
    Arundel on the Bay.............  South River/Fishing        443-253-0596  dawn to dusk.........            4-6'  Yes.......................  NA......................  P.O. Box 4665,
                                      Creek.                                                                                                                                Annapolis.
    Fishing Creek..................  South River Duvall      ...............  24-7.................              7'  No........................  NA......................  122 Cherry Lane,
                                      Creek.                                                                                                                                Annapolis 21403.
    Holiday Point Marina...........  South River Selby Bay.     410-956-2208  Mon-Fri 7:30-4; Sat                6'  Yes.......................  NA......................  3774 Beach Dr Blvd #
                                                                               by appointment.                                                                              C, Edgewater, MD
                                                                                                                                                                            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 Ramsey         410-798-1952  9-7 daily............              5'  Yes.......................  NA......................  1293 Mayo Ridge Rd,
                                      Lake.                                                                                                                                 Edgewater, MD 21037.
    Norris Marina..................  South River Ramsey         410-798-0275  8-4 daily............              8'  No........................  Yes.....................  1111 Turkey Point Rd,
                                      Lake.                                                                                                                                 Edgewater, MD 21037.
    Oak Grove Marine Center........  South River...........     410-266-6696  Mon-Fri 10-6; Sat-Sun              9'  No........................  NA......................  2820 Solomons Island
                                                                               8-7.                                                                                         Rd, Edgewater, MD
                                                                                                                                                                            21037.

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    Oyster Harbor..................  South River/Oyster         410-280-8999  24-7.................              6'  No........................  NA......................  P.O. Box 3174,
                                      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/Pocahontas     410-533-8752  24-7.................             10'  Yes.......................  NA......................  3365 Pocahontas Drive
                                      Creek.                                                                                                                                Edgewater, MD 21037.
    Selby Bay Marina...............  South River Selby Bay.     410-798-0232  9-5 daily............              8'  Yes.......................  NA......................  931 Selby Blvd,
                                                                                                                                                                            Edgewater, MD 21037.
    Turkey Point Marina............  South River Ramsey         410-798-1369  Tues-Sat 9-5.........              4'  No........................  No......................  1107 Turkey Point Rd,
                                      Lake.                                                                                                                                 Edgewater, MD 21037.
AREA: RHODE RIVER (5):
    Blue Water Marina..............  Rhode River, Bear Neck     410-798-6968  10-5 daily...........             10'  No........................  NA......................  1024 Carrs Wharf Rd,
                                      Creek.                                                                                                                                Edgewater, MD 21037.
    Cadle Creek Marina.............  Rhode River Cadle          410-798-1915  9-5 daily............              6'  No........................  NA......................  4159 Cadle Creek Rd,
                                      Creek.                                                                                                                                Edgewater, MD 21037.
    Casa Rio Marina................  Rhode River Cadle          410-798-4731  Mon-Fri 8-4..........              5'  Yes.......................  NA......................  4079 Cadle Creek Rd,
                                      Creek.                                                                                                                                Mayo, MD 21106.
    Rhode River Marina.............  Rhode River Back Neck      410-798-1658  8-5 daily............              9'  No........................  NA......................  3932 Germantown Rd,
                                      Creek.                                                                                                                                Edgewater, MD 21037.
    West/Rhode Riverkeeper Pumpout   Rhode River...........  443-221-5104 or  Fri-Mon 8-6..........  ..............  No........................  NA......................  4800 Atwell Road,
     Boat.                                                    VHF channel 71                                                                                                Edgewater, MD 21037.
AREA: WEST RIVER (7):
    Backyard Boats.................  West River/Parrish         301-261-5115  8-4 daily............             10'  Yes.......................  NA......................  4819 Woods Wharf Rd
                                      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 or  Fri-Mon 8-6..........  ..............  No........................  NA......................  4800 Atwell Road,
     out.                                                     VHF channel 71                                                                                                Edgewater, MD 21037.
    West River Fuel Dock...........  West River............     410-867-1444  M-Th 9-5 S/S 8-6 Fri               8'  No........................  NA......................  4801 Riverside Dr.
                                                                               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.
AREA: WHITEHALL BAY (1):
    John L. Dunning Memorial Pier..  Mill Creek/Mill Creek      410-293-9202  9-5 Mon-Sun..........             12'  Yes.......................  NA......................  140 Hooper High Rd.
                                      Cove.                                                                                                                                 Annapolis, MD 21403.
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    The use of these facilities imposes minimal cost. As shown in the 
table below, pumpout facilities located within the proposed no-
discharge zone charge fees that range from $3.00 to $50.00, with 55 of 
63 available facilities charging $5.00 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 associated with a 
designation.

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                                             Number of     Proportion of
                   Fee                        pumpout         pumpout
                                            facilities    facilities (%)
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Free....................................              15              24
$3......................................               1             1.5
$5......................................              39              62
$10.....................................               5               8
$15.....................................               2               3

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$50.....................................               1             1.5
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    Total...............................              63             100
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    Based on the information above, EPA hereby makes a tentative 
affirmative determination that adequate facilities for the safe and 
sanitary removal and treatment of sewage from all vessels are 
reasonably available for all thirteen waters located in the City of 
Annapolis and Anne Arundel County.

    Dated: September 17, 2020.
Cosmo Servidio,
Regional Administrator, EPA Region III.
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