EPA Issues Vessel Incidental Discharge Regulations

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Written By The Current Loyola Maritime Law Journal

The Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (VIDA) (33 U.S.C. Sec. l132(p)) was enacted by Congress on December 4, 2019. The U.S. Coast Guard issued a regulatory framework (https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2019-06/documents/webinar_final_slides.pdf).

The EPA issued proposed regulations on October 26, 2020. (84 Fed. Reg. 67818).Comments on the proposed regulations are due by November 25, 2020. Reference   Docket No. EPA-HQ-Oct-2019-0482..

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