Creating a marine debris disposal and vessel surrendering office.

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to creating a marine debris disposal and vessel surrendering office

This bill would establish an Office of Marine Debris Disposal and Vessel Surrendering, headed by a Director of Marine Debris Disposal. The Director would be responsible for collaborating with relevant federal, state and City agencies and offices of the Mayor to remove marine debris from the City’s waters and shores, developing a plan to recycle, reuse or dispose of marine debris, developing recommendations for enforcement against people who abandon marine debris, recommending programs to track and monitor vessels to prevent abandonment, developing recommendations for a program for surrendering boats to the City for disposal, and coordinating with organizations and volunteer groups who help remove marine debris from the City’s beaches and shores.