New York Sea Grant's
Marina Pollution Prevention Web Site

Section 1: Mechanical Activities - Degreasing/Parts Washing: Related Resources and Information

Pollution Prevention Fact Sheet: New Parts Cleaning Systems Case Study, click here. Factsheet summarizing a Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection case study examining performance and costs of three parts cleaning systems (solvent, aqueous, and automatic) at a U.S. Postal Service garage.

Environmental Compliance and Pollution Prevention for Small Quantity Generators, click here, pdf. Manual written by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation containing information on hazardous waste regulations in New York.

Environmental Self-Audit for Small Business, click here, pdf. A guide produced by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to help owners determine whether a small business is in compliance with environmental requirements.

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's Division of Solid and Hazardous Materials (click here), which is responsible for making hazardous waste determinations, reviewing waste reduction plans, hazardous waste permitting and handling used oil.

National Management Measures to Control Nonpoint Source Pollution from Marinas and Recreational Boating, click here. USEPA technical guidance and reference document for use by State, local, and tribal managers in the implementation of nonpoint source pollution management programs. It contains information on suggested techniques for reducing pollution of surface water runoff from marinas and recreational boating.