Spill Prevention

Petroleum Spills Cause pollution in our waterways Can damage the environment and wildlife Are costly to clean up Without proper containment, can delay recovery of the discharge

Spill Prevention Post signs explaining to local boaters what to do in case of a spill and who to notify

Response Plan Develop a response plan consisting of who to notify: National Response Center Local Fire/Police Dept. Local USCG office Harbormaster

Response Plan Recommendations Oil handling operations Spill prevention practices Discharge or drainage controls Personnel, equipment and resources that are used to prevent oil spills from reaching navigable waters

Spill Kit Place a spill response kit near fueling areas for quick access to spill response equipment that contains: Oil absorbent pads Oil absorbent boom Personal Protective Equipment (Glasses, gloves, etc…) First aid kit Disposal bags Duct tape Polypropylene rope Over pack barrel/drum

Oil Absorbent Boom Oil Absorbent Pads Containment Boom

Before Fueling NO open flames/smoking Turn off engine Close all hatches, ports, and doors Note: If fueling portable fuel tanks, fill them on the dock

During Fueling Know amount of fuel tank holds Place sorbent pad or donut around deck fill Fuel slowly, and listen closely to determine when tank is full Resist topping off Note: As the temperature rises, fuel expands. Fill tanks to 90% capacity to leave room for expansion.

After Fueling Wipe up any spilled fuel on the deck Do not use detergents to disperse a sheen or spill on the water Open ports, hatches and doors to ventilate Before starting engine, operate blower for 3-5 minutes

References Boat US http://www.boatus.com/foundation/cleanwater/drops/law.asp Parker Systems INC http://www.parkersystemsinc.com EPA SPCC E-Brochure http://www.epa.gov/oem/docs/oil/spcc/spccbluebroch.pdf

United States Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan