The National Shipbuilding Research Program. Impact on Shipyards From Reauthorization of the Federal Clean Water Act

Abstract

The Federal Water Pollution Control Act, amended by the Clean Water Act of 1977, was adopted in order to restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the Nation's waters. To achieve these objectives, the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) was developed and implemented. The NPDES program established limitations on wastewater, storm water and other water discharges from industrial operations. Shipbuilding is considered an industrial activity thus, discharges of water associated with shipbuilding are required to conform to the requirements of the Clean Water Act (CWA). Shipyard process areas most commonly affected by the CWA are drydocks, graving docks, painting facilities, railways, and maintenance facilities.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA448369

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