However this 2000 event encourages participation by marina, boatyard, trade association, and supporting business representatives. It's expensive, you have to wear a suit, every minute is taken up with sessions by legislators, Federal regulators, and industry pundits, but you get to meet your congressional representatives and network with peers from about every state in the country. And you have an opportunity to express your concerns for your business at levels that often have results. Deadline for the early cost breaks is April 3 rd . This notice also contains information critical to marinas and boating facilities that have public water supply wells or that have USTs located within 500 feet of High Quality Water, Outstanding Resource Water, Shellfishing Waters or Water Supply waters.
Secondary containment is required in almost all circumstances.
DENR Waste Management offers a set of criteria on how your business can gain compliance. In short, you have two steps to take. You must sample each well once per year if the UST is located within 500 feet of the public water supply. The boating industry is achieving the same level of engine emission reduction in 10 years as the auto industry accomplished in 25 years. The NC Marine Trades Services is a service of the Small Business and Technology Center and available to all small businesses without charge.