[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 33, Volume 2] [Revised as of July 1, 2003] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 33CFR151.79] [Page 274] TITLE 33--NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED) PART 151--VESSELS CARRYING OIL, NOXIOUS LIQUID SUBSTANCES, GARBAGE, MUNICIPAL OR COMMERCIAL WASTE, AND BALLAST WATER--Table of Contents Subpart A--Implementation of MARPOL 73/78 and the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty as it Pertains to Pollution from Ships Sec. 151.79 Operating requirements: Discharge of sewage within Antarctica. (a) A vessel certified to carry more than 10 persons must not discharge untreated sewage into the sea within 12 nautical miles of Antarctic land or ice shelves; beyond such distance, sewage stored in a holding tank must not be discharged instantaneously but at a moderate rate and, where practicable, while the ship is en route at a speed of no less than 4 knots. For purposes of this section, ``sewage'' means: (1) Drainage and other wastes from any form of toilets, urinals, and WC scuppers; (2) Drainage from medical premises (dispensary, sick bay, etc.) via wash basins, wash tubs, and scuppers located in such premises; (3) Drainage from spaces containing living animals; or (4) Other waste waters when mixed with the drainages defined above. (b) Paragraph (a) of this section does not apply to a warship, naval auxiliary, or other ship owned or operated by the United States and used only in government non-commercial service. (c) Paragraph (a) of this section does not apply in cases of an emergency relating to the safety of a ship and those on board or saving life at sea. Notice of an activity, otherwise prohibited under paragraph (a) of this section, undertaken in case of an emergency shall be reported immediately to the National Response Center (NRC) toll free number 800-424-8802. [CGD 97-015, 62 FR 18045, Apr. 14, 1997] Appendix A to Sec.Sec. 151.51 through 151.77--Summary of Garbage Discharge Restrictions ------------------------------------------------------------------------ All Vessels Except Fixed or Floating Platforms and Associated Fixed or Vessels Floating Garbage Type ------------------------------------- Platforms & Outside special In special areas Assoc. Vessels areas (33 CFR \2\ (33 CFR \3\ (33 CFR 151.69) 151.71) 151.73) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Plastics-- Disposal Disposal Disposal includes prohibited prohibited prohibited synthetic ropes (33 CFR 151.67). (33 CFR 151.67). (33 CFR 151.67). and fishing nets and plastic bags. Dunnage, lining Disposal Disposal Disposal and packing prohibited less prohibited prohibited. materials that than 25 miles (33 CFR 151.71). float. from nearest land and in the navigable waters of the U.S. Paper, rags, Disposal Disposal Disposal glass, metal prohibited less prohibited prohibited. bottles, than 12 miles (33 CFR 151.71). crockery and from nearest similar refuse. land and in the navigable waters of the U.S. Paper, rags, Disposal Disposal Disposal glass, etc. prohibited less prohibited prohibited. comminuted or than 3 miles (33 CFR 151.71). ground.\1\ from nearest land and in the navigable waters of the U.S. Victual waste not Disposal Disposal Disposal comminuted or prohibited less prohibited less prohibited. ground. than 12 miles than 12 miles from nearest from nearest land and in the land. navigable waters of the U.S. Victual waste Disposal Disposal Disposal comminuted or prohibited less prohibited less prohibited less ground.\1\ than 3 miles than 12 miles than 12 miles from nearest from nearest from nearest land and in the land. land and in the navigable waters navigable of the U.S. waters of the U.S. Mixed garbage See Note 4. See Note 4. See Note 4. types.\4\ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Note 1: Comminuted or ground garbage must be able to pass through a screen with a mesh size no larger than 25 mm. (1 inch) (33 CFR 151.75) Note 2: Special areas under Annex V are the Mediterranean, Baltic, Black, Red, and North Seas areas and the Gulfs area. (33 CFR 151.53) Note 3: Fixed or floating platforms and associated vessels includes all fixed or floating platforms engaged in exploration, exploitation or associated offshore processing of seabed mineral resources, and all ships within 500m of such platforms. Note 4: When garbage is mixed with other harmful substances having different disposal or discharge requirements, the more stringent disposal restrictions shall apply. [CGD 88-002, 54 FR 18405, Apr. 28, 1989, as amended by CGD 90-054, 56 FR 19578, Apr. 29, 1991] [[Page 275]]