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Cost - As a grant recipient you are responsible for at least 25% of the installed costs of the pumpout and dump station facilities provided for under the grant program. This 25% match can be cash, the fair market value of any labor or materials provided, or a combination thereof.
Can you be reimbursed if you've already installed a pumpout? - No. Costs incurred prior to the effective date of a grant agreement are not allowable.
Your responsibilities - All recreational vessels must have access to the pumpout and dump stations funded under this grant program. The grant recipient shall guarantee that the facilities will be operated, maintained, and be accessible to all recreation vessels for the full period of their useful life.
A sign depicting the national pumpout symbol shall be installed so as to be clearly visible to boaters.
An informational sign shall be installed at pumpout and dump stations. The sign information should specify fees, restrictions, hours of operation, operating instructions, and a contact name and telephone number to call if the facility is inoperable.
What can you charge? - Yes. While the State encourages the free use of facilities constructed under this program, a maximum user fee of $5 can be charged.
If you are interested in applying for a Clean Vessel Act grant or in additional information and requirements, please contact the Marine Industries Association of Florida at 306/668-3611, by email at contact@boatflorida.org or by mail at P. O. Box 430746, Miami, Florida 33243-0746.
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Clean Vessel Act of 1992 Pumpout Grant Program
In 1992, Congress passed the Clean Vessel Act to help reduce pollution from vessel sewage discharges into U.S. waters. The Grant Program established by the Act will help fund the construction, renovation, operation, and maintenance of pumpout and dump stations to service pleasure craft. The Grant Program is authorized through 2002.
Marine Industries Association of Florida, as part of its commitment to provide clean, safe, and enjoyable recreational boating in Florida, will help in any one interested in obtaining information leading to a grant.
Eligibility - The Clean Vessel Act grant funds are available to both the public and private sector. This includes all local governmental entities and private businesses that own and operate boating facilities that are open to the general public.
Coverage - The Grant will reimburse recipients for up to 75% of the installed cost of pumpout and dump stations. This includes the cost of new equipment, or the renovation of existing equipment, as well as necessary pumps, piping, lift stations, on-site holding tanks, pier or dock modifications, signs, permits and other miscellaneous equipment needed for a complete and efficient station.
The Grant will not pay for the construction or renovation of onshore restroom facilities, or sewage treatment plants, including septic tanks, leach fields, private and municipal treatment plants and other special treatment devices.
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