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Alaska Clean Harbors

Alaska Clean Harbors. A presentation to the Alaska Association of Harbormasters & Port Administrators. Rachel Lord October 26, 2010. Overview. Project background Program Development Program Components Pilot Clean Harbor Certification Future Directions for ACH.

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Alaska Clean Harbors

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  1. Alaska Clean Harbors A presentation to the Alaska Association of Harbormasters & Port Administrators Rachel Lord October 26, 2010

  2. Overview • Project background • Program Development • Program Components • Pilot Clean Harbor Certification • Future Directions for ACH

  3. What Is Alaska Clean Harbors? • Voluntary • Non-regulatory • Efficient & Effective • Focus on harbor facilities and customers • Requires: • Commitment • Communication

  4. Clean Harbors in Alaska The goal of Alaska Clean Harbors is to provide harbor staff and customers with effective tools to reduce pollution and protect Alaska’s marine resources.

  5. Development of ACH Alaska Clean Harbors Workgroup Participants CIRCAC, ADEC, Cities of: Skagway, Homer, Seward, AK Sea Grant, USCG MSD Kenai, Inletkeeper, Nuka Research Funding from ADEC and CIRCAC 2007-2008 Alaska Clean Harbors certification program Participants Inletkeeper, Nuka Research, Cities of: Homer, Seldovia, Kodiak, Seward, Cordova, Juneau, Sitka, Dutch Harbor, Skagway, Prince William Soundkeeper, URS Corp., Clean Marina Washington, AK Sea Grant, ADEC, ADF&G, AAHPA Funding from ADEC 2009- 2010

  6. The Clean Marina Model • Began in 1990s • 25 programs in coastal & Great Lakes states • Similar program structure

  7. The Clean Marina Model • Diverse oversight • Advisory Committees • Regulatory caution • Low-budget programs • Flexibility & outreach

  8. Input from Alaskans • ACH Advisory Committee • Harbor visits: Homer, Seldovia, Seward, Cordova, Juneau, Sitka • AAHPA

  9. Input from Alaskans • Regulatory concerns • Harbor users need to be involved • Efficiency is key • Economic feasibility • Implementation assistance • Common & unique needs • There is interest & momentum

  10. ACH Program Components • Alaska Clean Harbors Guidebook • Certification Pledge and BMP Checklist • Technical & material assistance • Boater educational materials • Outreach materials • ACH Website: www.alaskacleanharbors.org

  11. Technical & Material Assistance • Signage • Website • Ideas: • Capital projects • Grant assistance • Cost assessments • Assistance with SWPPP & SPCC

  12. Educational Materials • Alaska Boater Tip Sheets • Can be photocopied & distributed to customers • Include blank spaces for harbor-specific information • Ideas: • Clean boater packets • ACH presence at trade shows • Clean Boating tips in harbor newsletters

  13. Outreach Materials

  14. ACH Website

  15. ACH Website: Certification

  16. ACH Website: Resources

  17. Pilot Certification: Homer • Self-evaluation: • Legal & Regulatory = 100% • ACH Program = 70% • City Council approval of the Alaska Clean Harbor pledge • Feedback via written assessment • Steps identified for certification

  18. Pilot Certification: Seldovia • BMP Working Group: Seldovia-specific BMPs identified for action • Final report presented to the City Council • Self-evaluation (done by City Manager) • Legal & Regulatory = 50% • ACH Program = 17%

  19. The Future of ACH • Organizational Structure • Coordinator • Regional Partners • Marine Technical Advisory Committee • Funding • Program priorities • Certifications • Direction for future funding opportunities

  20. Coordinator & MTAC • Coordinator oversees the program operation • MTAC: Changes to program components • Review harbor certifications • Final certification approval

  21. Funding & Future Priorities • Ideal minimum budget ~$50,000-60,000 per year (includes a full time coordinator) • CIAP Tier 1 project for 2011 ($282,615 for 3 years) • Other grant funding opportunities • Establish MTAC & define specific priorities

  22. Solid Waste Management

  23. Hazardous Waste Management

  24. Petroleum Product Management Ninilchik River

  25. Boat Cleaning & Hull Maintenance Fire Island Wind Power Mt. Spurr

  26. Sewage and Pumpout Facility Operation

  27. Vessel Operation Management

  28. For More Information: Check out the project website: • http://www.alaskacleanharbors.org Rachel Lord rachel@inletkeeper.org 907-235-4068 Homer, AK

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