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Maritime Stormwater Tenant Information: What are boatyard responsibilities?

Tenants who hold an Ecology Boatyard Permit are responsible for compliance with the requirements of their Boatyard General Permit. The requirements include:

  • Development of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
  • Identification of a Pollution Prevention Team responsible for managing stormwater
  • Implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs)
  • Proper solid and liquid waste disposal
  • Collection and analysis of stormwater discharge samples
  • Discharge limitations
  • Monitoring and recordkeeping
  • Reporting for Zebra Mussel control
  • Compliance with other permit standards

Tenant activities covered under the Boatyard General Permit are not covered by the Port's Phase I municipal permit.

Don’t have a permit and need to wash your boat? Check out Ecology information on Hull Cleaning and Boat Washing.