Federal Register #2026-09042

EPA Regulatory Determination on Vessel Sewage No-Discharge Zone for Virginia's Northern Neck

This notice announces a regulatory determination by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding vessel sewage management in Virginia's Northern Neck peninsula waters. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 3 - Action: - EPA affirms that adequate facilities exist for the safe and sanitary removal and treatment of sewage from vessels in specified Virginia waters - Supports Virginia's application to designate these waters as a vessel sewage no-discharge zone under the Clean Water Act - Facilities Reviewed: - 24 publicly accessible and 1 private sewage pumpout facilities - 7 wastewater treatment plants assessed for capacity to handle increased sewage volumes - Products/Services: - No products, part numbers, or services are being requested or procured - OEMs and Vendors: - No Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are mentioned - Notable Requirements: - Regulatory determination only; not a solicitation, contract, or procurement opportunity - Focus is on environmental compliance and infrastructure adequacy, not acquisition of goods or services

Description

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 3, has determined that adequate facilities for the safe and sanitary removal and treatment of sewage from all vessels are reasonably available for waters within Virginia's Northern Neck peninsula. This supports the designation of a vessel sewage no-discharge zone for such waters. The determination follows an application submitted by Virginia on September 10, 2025, and allows Virginia to designate certain waters within Richmond, Lancaster, Northumberland, and Westmoreland Counties as a vessel sewage no-discharge zone in accordance with State law.

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