CHAPTER III 



PRODUCTION AND PATTERNS OF TBT ANTIFOULING PAINT USE 



TABLE OF CONTENTS 



3.1 INTRODUCTION III- 1 



3.2 WORIDWIDE PRODUCTION AND USE III- 1 



3.3 NATIONWIDE PRODUCTION AND USE III- 1 



3.4 Impact of ERA'S DCI on Registrations III- 6 



3.5 PATTERNS OF ANTIFOUIANT PAINT USE AND RATES OF USE III- 8 



3.5.1 Paint Use by Vessel Hull Composition III- 8 



3.5.2 Paint Use by Vessel Size Category 111-10 



3.5.3 Paint Use by Vessel Type (Use Category) 111-15 



3.5.4 Paint Use by Region of Boating Activity 111-15 



3.5.5 Paint Choice by Type of Vessel 111-18 



3.5.6 Reasons for Using a Specific Paint 111-19 



3.6 ANTIFOUIANT PAINT APPLICATION AND REMDVAL PRACTICES 111-20 



3.6.1 Reccmnended Paint Application Practices 111-21 



3.6.2 Recommended Paint Removal Practices 111-21 



3.6.2.1 Sanding 111-22 



3.6.2.2 Sand or Grit Blasting 111-22 



3.6.2.3 Chemical Paint Stripping 111-23 



3.6.2.4 Burning 111-23 



3.6.2.5 Paint Waste Disposal Practices 111-23 



3.7 QUESTIONS TO BE RESOLVED 111-23 



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