(a) Based on criteria including the protection of natural resources, health, and the environment, on or before April 15, 2000, the Department shall:
(1) Conduct and complete, in accordance with the Federal Water Pollution Control Amendments Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. § 1251 et seq.) and the Clean Vessel Act of 1992 (P.L. 102–587), a survey of:
(i) The number, location, and utilization of operational pumpout stations and waste reception facilities at public and private marinas, mooring areas, docks, and other boating access facilities in the State; and
(ii) The number of recreational vessels operating in the waters of the State including transient vessels equipped with Type I, Type II, or Type III marine sanitation devices or portable toilets, and the areas of the waters of the State in which those vessels congregate including areas of overnight anchoring and mooring; and
(2) Identify waters of the State that support living resources that are sensitive to the discharge of sewage from boats, ships, and other vessels, using criteria established under the Federal Water Pollution Control Amendments Act of 1972 and 40 C.F.R. § 140.4.
(b) On or before April 15, 2001, the Department shall take steps to ensure that adequate facilities for the safe and sanitary removal and treatment of sewage from all vessels, as determined under the Federal Water Pollution Control Amendments Act of 1972, are reasonably available for the sensitive areas identified under subsection (a)(2) of this section.
(c) (1) The Department shall consult with the Department of the Environment in complying with subsections (a)(2) and (b) of this section.
(2) The Department shall make recommendations, if appropriate, to the Department of the Environment on any suggested changes to existing water quality standards.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Section 8-702 - Legislative Intent
Section 8-703 - Powers and Duties of Department Generally
Section 8-703.1 - Antifouling Paints
Section 8-703.2 - Boating Regulations for Jennings Randolph Lake
Section 8-703.3 - Aquatic Invasive Species -- Decontamination of Vessels
Section 8-704 - Regulations of Department
Section 8-704.1 - Disclosure of Information
Section 8-705 - Waterways Improvement Districts -- in General
Section 8-706 - Waterways Improvement Districts -- Department's Functions
Section 8-707 - Waterway Improvement Fund -- Established; Purposes; Appropriations; Reports
Section 8-708 - Waterway Improvement Fund -- Financing Projects
Section 8-708.1 - Financing for Projects for Dredging Channels Adjacent to Main Channels or Harbors
Section 8-709.1 - Limitation of Marina Slips
Section 8-710 - Manufacturer's or Dealer's License
Section 8-710.1 - Bonds of Manufacturers or Dealers
Section 8-710.2 - Temporary Certificates of Boat Number
Section 8-710.3 - Excise Tax on Sales of Vessels
Section 8-711 - Hull Identification Number of Vessel
Section 8-712 - Numbering Vessels; Owner's Certificate of Number
Section 8-712.1 - Vessel Validation Sticker
Section 8-712.2 - Boating Safety Education
Section 8-712.3 - Rentals of Livery Vessels
Section 8-713 - Operation of Unnumbered Vessel Prohibited
Section 8-713.1 - Operating Vessel With Number, Name, or Home Port Concealed
Section 8-715 - Owner's Certificate of Title -- in General
Section 8-716 - Certificate of Title -- Fees; Excise Tax
Section 8-716.1 - Certificate of Title -- Collection and Remittance of Excise Tax
Section 8-716.2 - Certificate of Title -- Enforcement of Subtitle
Section 8-717 - Certificate of Title -- Duplicate if Original Missing or Damaged
Section 8-718 - Certificate of Title -- Obtaining Manufacturer's or Importer's Certificate of Origin
Section 8-719 - Certificate of Title -- Dealer's Record of Vessels Bought, Sold, or Transferred
Section 8-720 - Certificate of Title -- Transfer or Repossession of Vessel by Operation of Law
Section 8-721 - Removal and Disposal of Abandoned or Sunken Vessels
Section 8-721.1 - Removal of Vessel From Marina
Section 8-722 - Acquiring Title to Abandoned Vessel
Section 8-723 - State Boat Act Fund
Section 8-724 - Boating Accidents
Section 8-724.1 - Damaging or Interfering With Use of Public Wharf or Landing
Section 8-725 - Waterskiing Restrictions
Section 8-725.1 - Controlled Water Ski Area in Maynadier Creek.
Section 8-725.2 - Abandonment of Vessel
Section 8-725.3 - Comprehensive Management Plan for Use of Vessels on Severn River
Section 8-725.4 - Speed Limits on Severn River; Penalties
Section 8-725.5 - Noise Levels for Vessels Operated in Tidal Waters
Section 8-725.6 - Speed Limit on Seneca Creek
Section 8-725.7 - Speed Limit on Certain Areas of Monocacy River
Section 8-725.8 - Marine Gatherings
Section 8-726 - Throwing or Dumping Refuse on Waters of State
Section 8-726.1 - Throwing Certain Waste on Certain Waters of the State
Section 8-727 - Enforcement of Subtitle by Officers; Use of Visual or Audible Signals
Section 8-727.1 - Use of Flashing Red and Yellow Lights or Signal Devices; Emergency Vessels
Section 8-728 - Security Interest in Vessels -- Exemptions From 8-729 to 8-736 of This Subtitle
Section 8-729 - Security Interest -- Perfection Generally
Section 8-731 - Security Interest -- Assignability
Section 8-732 - Security Interest -- Relief Upon Satisfaction
Section 8-733 - Security Interest -- Adoption of Regulations
Section 8-734 - Security Interest -- Disclosure of Information
Section 8-735 - Security Interest -- Exclusive Method
Section 8-736 - Security Interest -- Forms; Investigations
Section 8-737 - Historical Watercraft Identification Plaque
Section 8-738 - Operating Vessel While Under the Influence of or Impaired by Alcohol And/or Drugs
Section 8-738.2 - Operating Vessel in Reckless or Dangerous Manner
Section 8-739 - Penalties for Violations of 8-712, 8-712.1, 8-712.3, 8-713, 8-716.1 or 8-718
Section 8-740 - Safety Equipment Violations
Section 8-740.1 - Failure to Possess Ship-to-Shore Communication Device on Certain Vessels
Section 8-741 - Marine Sanitation Device
Section 8-743 - Personal Flotation Devices
Section 8-744 - Insurance Policy or Bond for For-Hire Water Carrier