saltwater flush
Defined in 1 place of the United States Code.
The term "saltwater flush" means—
(I) (aa) the addition of as much midocean water into each empty ballast tank of a vessel as is safe for the vessel and crew; and
Source
- 2018–201933 U.S.C. § 1322Navigation and Navigable Waters · Marine sanitation devices · under this section
The term “saltwater flush” means—
(I)
(aa) the addition of as much midocean water into each empty ballast tank of a vessel as is safe for the vessel and crew; and
(bb) the mixing of the flushwater with residual ballast water and sediment through the motion of the vessel; and
(II) the discharge of that mixed water, such that the resultant residual water remaining in the tank—
(aa) has the highest salinity possible; and
(bb) is at least 30 parts per thousand.
Source
- 2019–present33 U.S.C. § 1322Navigation and Navigable Waters · Marine sanitation devices · under this section