Preparing for Vessel General Permit 2.0

摘要

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will release the revised Vessel General Permit (VGP) next year. This permit will likely require the use of "Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants" (EAL) on vessels over 79 feet, where technically feasible. While the exact language will not be known until the permit is released, here is a checklist of 10 things that can help you prepare for the upcoming changes.