DEP NORTHEAST DISTRICT TO HOLD MARINA COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE WORKSHOP

Florida Department of Environmental Protection sent this bulletin at 04/02/2012 09:32 AM EDT

MEDIA ADVISORY: Monday, April 2, 2012

CONTACT: Jennifer Jones, 904.256.1510 or Jennifer.L.Jones@dep.state.fl.us

DEP NORTHEAST DISTRICT TO HOLD MARINA COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE WORKSHOP

~Workshop focuses on marina safety measures, regulations and best management practices~

JACKSONVILLE - The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Northeast District will be conducting a Marina Compliance Assistance Workshop, focusing on environmental issues that affect the marine industry. Topics include vessel pressure washing and containment of industrial wastewater, awareness of hazardous waste generation, proper disposal and record keeping and the permitting requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).

All marina, boatyard or retail marine owners and staff members, as well as anyone interested in the Florida Clean Marina Program or Clean Vessel Act grants, are invited to attend this free, half-day event.

The event will take place:

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

1 - 4 p.m.

DEP Northeast District Office

7825 Baymeadows Way, Suite B200

Jacksonville, Florida

Office of Sustainable Initiatives

DEP’s Office of Sustainable Initiatives is comprised of three voluntary, non-regulatory programs that assist Florida industry and citizens in protecting the environment. The Florida Clean Marina Program, the Florida Green Lodging Program and the Clean Vessel Act Grant Program offer a variety of services including on-site assessments, consultations, speakers and workshops, all at no cost to citizens or organizations. For more information about the DEP’s Sustainable Initiatives, visit www.dep.state.fl.us/green/.

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/FLDEP/bulletins/358d3f

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