[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 92 (Friday, May 12, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 27721-27724]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-7275]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-8169-1]
Connecticut Sanitation Device Standard; Notice of Determination
This Notice of Determination is for all Connecticut waters between
Eastern Point in Groton, to Hoadley Point in
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Guilford, and the navigable reaches of the Hammonasset River,
Menunketesuck River, Niantic River and the Thames River that drain into
Long Island Sound, and the Connecticut River within state boundaries.
On September 16, 2005, notice was published that the State of
Connecticut had petitioned the Regional Administrator, Environmental
Protection Agency, to determine that adequate facilities for the safe
and sanitary removal and treatment of sewage from all vessels are
reasonably available for the Connecticut waters from Eastern Point,
Groton, due south to the border between Connecticut and New York, then
west following the state border to a point on that line due south of
Hoadley Point, Guilford, then due north to Hoadley Point. The area also
includes the navigable reaches of the Hammonasset River, Menunketesuck
River, Niantic River and the Thames River that drain into Long Island
Sound, and the Connecticut River within state boundaries.
The petition was filed pursuant to Section 312 (f)(3) of Public Law
92-500, as amended by Public Laws 95-217 and 100-4, for the purpose of
declaring these waters a ``No Discharge Area'' (NDA).
Section 312 (f)(3) states: After the effective date of the initial
standards and regulations promulgated under this section, if any State
determines that the protection and enhancement of the quality of some
or all of the waters within such States require greater environmental
protection, such State may completely prohibit the discharge from all
vessels of any sewage, whether treated or not, into such waters, except
that no such prohibition shall apply until the Administrator determines
that adequate facilities for the safe and sanitary removal and
treatment of sewage from all vessels are reasonably available for such
water to which such prohibition would apply.
The information submitted to me by the State of Connecticut
certifies that there are 36 pumpout facilities, 29 shore-based
facilities, four portable facilities, three pumpout boats and ten dump
stations located within the proposed area. A list of the facilities,
with phone numbers, locations, and hours of operation is appended at
the end of this determination.
Based on the examination of the petition and its supporting
documentation and information from site visits by EPA New England
staff, I have determined that adequate facilities for the safe and
sanitary removal and treatment of sewage from all vessels are
reasonably available for the area covered under this determination. The
area includes:
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Waterbody/general area Latitude Longitude
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Hoadley Point in Guilford........... 41[deg]15'22.88'' N................. 72[deg]44'09.73'' W.
Due South from Hoadley to the 41[deg]07'51.17'' N................. 72[deg]44'09.73'' W.
Boundary between CT and NY.
Easterly boundary between CT and NY 41[deg]15'54.55'' N................. 72[deg]04'31.09'' W.
to a point due South of Eastern
Point in Groton.
Due North to Easter Point in Groton. 41[deg]19'08.94'' N................. 72[deg]04''31.09'' W.
CT and MA state boundary of the CT 42[deg]01'54.69'' N................. 72[deg]36' 1.02'' W.
River.
Navigable Rivers: Hammonasset,
Menunketesuck, Niantic and the
Thames.
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The area also includes the navigable reaches the Hammonasset River,
Menunketesuck River, Niantic River and the Thames River that drain into
Long Island Sound, and the Connecticut River within state boundaries.
This determination is made pursuant to Section 312(f)(3) of Public
Law 92-500, as amended by Public Laws 95-217 and 100-4.
EPA has prepared a response to the eleven comments received during
the 45-day comment period, which it may be requested from EPA by
writing to: Ann Rodney, U.S. EPA New England, 1 Congress Street, Suite
1100, COP, Boston, MA 02114-2023.
List of Pumpouts in the Proposed Area
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Mean low
Contact Hours of water
Name Location information operation (call depth Fee
ahead to verify) (feet)
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The Guilford Yacht Club...... West River, VHF CH 71, 203- May 1-Nov 30, 8 Free/$5 for non-
Guilford. 458-3048. daily 8 a.m to members.
5 p.m.
Cerino's Marina at Clinton Hammonasset VHF CH 9, 72 , May 1-Nov 1, 9 $5.
Yacht Haven. River, Clinton. 860-669-7716. daily 9 a.m. to
5 p.m.
Riverside Basin Marina Inc... Hammonasset VHF CH 9, 860- May 1-Oct 31, 6 Free.
River, Clinton. 669-1503. daily 7 a.m. to
5 p.m.
Cedar Island Marina.......... Clinton Harbor, VHF CH 9, 68, May 1-Oct 31, 8 Free/$5 for non-
Clinton. 860-669-8681. daily 8 a.m. to members.
5 p.m.
Brewer Pilot's Point Marina Westbrook VHF CH 9, 860- July 1-Aug 31, 8 Free/$5 for non-
(North Yard). Harbor, 399-5128. daily 8 a.m. to members.
Westbrook. 8 p.m.
Brewer Pilot's Point (East Westbrook VHF CH 9, 860- July 1-Aug 31, 7 Free/$5 for non-
Yard). Harbor, 399-8421. daily 8 a.m. to members.
Westbrook. 8 p.m.
Brewer Pilot's Point Marina Westbrook VHF CH 9, 806- July 1-Aug 31, 12 Free/$5 for non-
(South Yard). Harbor, 399-7806. daily 8 a.m. to members.
Westbrook. 8 p.m.
Brewer Pilot's Point Marina Westbrook VHF CH 9, 806- July 1-Aug 31, 12 $5.
(Pumpout Boat). Harbor, 399-7806. daily 8 a.m. to
Westbrook. 8 p.m.
Harry's Marine Repair........ Patchogue River, 860-399-6165.... Apr 1-Oct 31, 7 $5.
Westbrook. daily 8 a.m. to
4:30 p.m.
Saybrook Point Marina........ Connecticut VHF CH 9, 860- May 1-Oct 31, 7 $5.
River, Old 395-3080. daily 8 a.m. to
Saybrook. 5 p.m.
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Brewer Ferry Point Marina.... Connecticut VHF CH 9, 860- May 1-Oct 31, M- 6 Free.
River, Old 388-3260. W 8 a.m.-4:30
Saybrook. p.m., Th-F 8
a.m.-6 p.m.,
Sun 8 a.m.-5
p.m.
Between the Bridges Marina... Connecticut VHF CH 7, 9, 860- May 1-Nov 15, 14 $10.
River, Old 388-1431. daily 8 a.m.-5
Saybrook. p.m.
Ragged Rock Marina........... Connecticut 860-388-1049.... May 1-Nov 30, 9 10 $5.
River, Old a.m.-4 p.m.
Saybrook.
Lower Connecticut River Lower VHF CH 68....... TBD............. N/A Free.
Pumpout Boat. Connecticut
River.
State DEP Marine Division.... Connecticut VHF CH 9, 860- Memorial Day- 4 Free.
River, Old Lyme. 434-8638. Columbus Day, M-
F 8 a.m. to 5
p.m., Sat, Sun
and Monday
Holidays 9 a.m.-
7 p.m.
Seaboard Marina.............. Connecticut VHF CH 68, 860- Apr 1-Oct 31, 7 $5.
River, 657-3232. daily 9 a.m.-5
Glastonbury. p.m.
Yankee Boat Yard & Marina.... Connecticut VHF CH 68, 860- Apr 1-Nov 30, 10 $5.
River, Portland. 342-4735. daily 8 a.m.-6
p.m.
Midway Marina................ Connecticut VHF CH 9, 13.... May 1-Oct 31, M- 8 Free/$5 for non-
River, Haddam. F 8 a.m.-4:30 members.
p.m, Sat 10
a.m.-3 p.m, Sun
by appointment.
Andrews Marina............... Connecticut 860-345-2286.... May 1-Nov 30, 5 Free.
River, East daily 9 a.m.-6
Haddam. p.m.
Hays Haven Marina............ Connecticut VHF CH 9, 860- May 1-Oct 31, 6 Free.
River, Chester. 526-9366. daily 8 a.m.-5
p.m.
Chrisholm Marina............. Connecticut VHF CH 9, 860- Apr 1-Nov 30, 6 Free.
River, Chester. 526-5147. daily 8 a.m.-5
p.m.
Chester Marina............... Connecticut VHF CH 16, 860- Please call..... 6 No data.
River, Chester. 526-2227.
Brewer Deep River Marina..... Connecticut VHF CH 9, 806- May 1-Oct 31, 10 $5.
River, Deep 526-5580. daily 8 a.m.-4
River. p.m.
Brewer Dauntless Shipyard.... Connecticut VHF CH 9, 860- June 1-Sept 30, 12 Free/$5 for non-
River, Essex. 767-0001. daily 7:30 a.m. members.
to 5 p.m.
The Chandlery at Essex....... Connecticut VHF CH 68, 860- May 1-Oct 31, M- 12 Free/$5 for non-
River, Essex. 767-8257. Th 8 a.m.-5 members.
p.m, F-Sun 8
a.m.-6 p.m.
Reynold's Garage and Marine.. Hamburg Cove, 860-434-0028.... May 1-Oct 31 M- 4-5 $5.
Lyme. Sat 9-5.
Niantic Bay Marina........... Niantic River, VHF CH 9, 860- May 1-Oct 31, M- 5 $5.
Waterford. 444-1999. Th 10 a.m.-4
p.m.
Port Niantic Marina.......... Niantic River, VHF CH 9, 860- May 1-Oct 15, M- 7 $5.
East Lyme. 739-2155. F 8 a.m.-4:30
p.m, Sat and
Sun 8 a.m.-12
p.m.
Bayreuther's Boat Yard, Inc.. Smith Cove VHF CH 8, 9, 860- May 1-Oct 31, 6. $0.50 per
(Niantic), East 739-6264. daily 9 a.m.-4 gallon.
Lyme. p.m.
Niantic River Pumpout Boat... Niantic River, VHF CH 68....... May 30-Nov 1, N/A Free.
East Lyme, Sat, Sun and
Waterford. Monday Holidays
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Niantic Dockominium.......... Niantic River, 860-739-8585.... May 15-Nov 15, 8- 5 $5.
East Lyme. 4.
Burr's Yacht Haven, Inc...... Thames River, VHF CH 9, 78, May 1-Oct 31 M- 9 $5.
New London. 860-443-8457. Th 8:30-5:30, F-
Sun 8:30-6:30.
Thamesport Marina............ Thames River, VHF CH 9, 68, Mar 1-Nov 30, 13 $5.
New London. 860-437-7022. daily 8 a.m.-8
p.m.
Crocker's Boatyard, Inc...... Thames River, VHF Ch 9, 10, Mar 1-Nov 30, 12 Free.
New London. 860-443-6304. daily 7:30 a.m.-
5 p.m.
City of Groton Wastewater Thames River, VHF CH 72, 860- May 1-Oct 31 M-F 20+ $5.
Treatment Facility. New London. 446-4086. 7-3 Sat-Sun 7-
10.
Marina at American Wharf..... Thames River VHF CH 68, 860- Apr 1-Nov 30, 25 $3 (portable),
(Norwich 886-6363. daily 8 a.m.-8 Free at gas
Harbor), p.m. dock.
Norwich.
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Dated: May 4, 2006.
Robert W. Varney,
Regional Administrator, Region 1.
[FR Doc. E6-7275 Filed 5-11-06; 8:45 am]
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