Alaska Clean Harbors
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Alaska Clean Harbors
Rachel LordOctober 26, 2010
A presentation to the Alaska Association of Harbormasters & Port Administrators
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Overview
• Project background
• Program Development
• Program Components
• Pilot Clean Harbor Certification
• Future Directions for ACH
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What Is Alaska Clean Harbors?
• Voluntary
• Non-regulatory
• Efficient & Effective• Focus on harbor
facilities and customers
• Requires:• Commitment• Communication
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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.
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Development of ACH
2007-2008
2009- 2010
Alaska Clean Harbors WorkgroupParticipants
CIRCAC, ADEC, Cities of: Skagway, Homer, Seward, AK Sea Grant, USCG MSD Kenai, Inletkeeper, Nuka Research
Funding from ADEC and CIRCAC
Alaska Clean Harbors certification programParticipants
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
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The Clean Marina Model
• Began in 1990s
• 25 programs in coastal & Great Lakes states
• Similar program structure
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The Clean Marina Model
• Diverse oversight
• Advisory Committees
• Regulatory caution
• Low-budget programs
• Flexibility & outreach
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Input from Alaskans• ACH Advisory Committee• Harbor visits: Homer, Seldovia, Seward, Cordova, Juneau, Sitka
• AAHPA
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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
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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
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Technical & Material Assistance• Signage
• Website
• Ideas:– Capital projects– Grant assistance– Cost assessments– Assistance with
SWPPP & SPCC
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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
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Outreach Materials
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ACH Website
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ACH Website: Certification
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ACH Website: Resources
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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
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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%
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The Future of ACH
• Organizational Structure– Coordinator– Regional Partners– Marine Technical Advisory Committee
• Funding• Program priorities
– Certifications– Direction for future funding opportunities
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Coordinator & MTAC• Coordinator
oversees the program operation
• MTAC: Changes to program components
• Review harbor certifications
• Final certification approval
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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
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Solid Waste Management
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Hazardous Waste Management
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Petroleum Product Management
Ninilchik River
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Boat Cleaning & Hull Maintenance
Mt. Spurr
Fire Island Wind Power
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Sewage and Pumpout Facility Operation
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Vessel Operation Management
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For More Information:
Check out the project website:– http://www.alaskacleanharbors.org
Rachel Lord
907-235-4068
Homer, AK