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R42142Environmental Policy

EPA's Proposed Vessel General Permits: Background and Issues

Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: June 2012
June 18, 2012

Summary

This report covers two proposed permit drafts by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding Vessel General Permits (VGPs): one for large vessels to replace the 2008 VGP (draft VGP), and one for smaller vessels that currently are covered by a congressionally-enacted temporary moratorium (draft sVGP).

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