Guidance Specifying Management Measures for Sources of Nonpoint Pollution in Coastal Waters

Chapter 5: Management Measure for Marinas and Recreational Boating

I. Introduction

A. What "Management Measures" Are

B. What "Management Practices" Are

C. Scope of This Chapter

D. Relationship of This Chapter to Other Chapters and to Other EPA Documents

E. Problem Statement

F. Pollutant Types and Impacts

1. Toxicity in the Water Column
2. Increased Pollutant Levels in Aquatic Organisms
3. Increased Pollutant Levels in Sediments
4. Increased Levels of Pathogen Indicators
5. Disruption of Sediment and Habitat
6. Shoaling and Shoreline Erosion

G. Other Federal State Marina and Boating Programs

1. NPDES Storm Water Program
2. Other Regulatory Programs

H. Applicability of Management Measure

II. Siting and Design

A. Marina Flushing Management Measure

1. Applicability
2. Description
3. Management Measure Selection
4. Practices

B. Water Quality Assessment Management Measure

1. Applicability
2. Description
3. Management Measure Selection
4. Practices

C. Habitat Assessment Management Measure

1. Applicability
2. Description
3. Management Measure Selection
4. Practices

D. Shoreline Stabilization Management Measure

1. Applicability
2. Description
3. Management Measure Selection
4. Practices

E. Storm Water Runoff Management Measure

1. Applicability
2. Description
3. Management Measure Selection
4. Practices

F. Fueling Station Management Measure

1. Applicability
2. Description
3. Management Measure Selection
4. Practices

G. Sewage Facility Management Measure

1. Applicability
2. Description
3. Management Measure Selection
4. Practices

III. Marina and Boat Operation Management Measure

A. Solid Waste Management Measure

1. Applicability
2. Description
3. Management Measure Selection
4. Practices

B. Fish Waste Management Measure

1. Applicability
2. Description
3. Management Measure Selection
4. Practices

C. Liquid Material Management Measure

1. Applicability
2. Description
3. Management Measure Selection
4. Practices

D. Petroleum Control Management Measure

1. Applicability
2. Description
3. Management Measure Selection
4. Practices

E. Boat Cleaning Management Measure

1. Applicability
2. Description
3. Management Measure Selection
4. Practices

F. Public Education Management Measure

1. Applicability
2. Description
3. Management Measure Selection
4. Practices

G. Maintainance of Sewage Facilities Management Measure

1. Applicability
2. Description
3. Management Measure Selection
4. Practices

H. Boat Operation Management Measure

1. Applicability
2. Description
3. Management Measure Selection
4. Practices

IV. Glossary

V. References

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