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 Coordination whh USCQ : Because most case* of improper garbage disposal by 

 vessels typically would take place more than three miles offshore, APPS is most 

 likely to be the relevant statute for enforcement purposes, and enforcement of that 

 statute has been assigned to the USCG. In addition, It must be recognized that 

 successful enforcement of statutes aimed at disposal of garbege generated on 

 board vessels depends heavily on ship inspections and a visible presence of 

 enforcement personnel in marine waters, activities for which the USCG is equipped 

 and trained. 



EPA has been working together closely with the Coast Guard to address 

 iliegel vessel generated marine debris. In March of this year EPA held an 

 enforcement training course for its Regional personnel focussed specifically on 

 coastal protection laws. Among other things, this course included instructors from 

 the USCG to better familiarize EPA field personnel with the requirements of APPS 

 and how to effectively coordinate with the USCG when a violation Is suspected. 

 Attendance at this course included EPA personnel responsible for EPA's survey 

 vessels ANDERSON and LAKE GUARDIAN, and we intend to develop further 

 materials and procedures for use by personnel on those vessels on the specific 

 steps and notification procedures to be followed when Improper disposal of vessel 

 garbage is observed. 



