NIM YARD PORT OF TACOMA - Harbour Facility in Tacoma, Washington

NIM YARD PORT OF TACOMA is a harbour facility located at 701 Port of Tacoma Rd, Tacoma, Washington, United States. It operates within the Port of Tacoma, a major maritime hub on the Pacific Coast, serving container and bulk cargo shipping. The facility operates under US EPA regulations including the Vessel General Permit (VGP) and NPDES permits for stormwater and wastewater management. As a harbour, it handles cargo handling, vessel support, and associated marine activities typical of a large port complex. Environmental management focuses on stormwater runoff, oil-water separation, and ballast water treatment to protect Puget Sound's sensitive coastal ecosystem. The facility's location in an industrial port zone requires compliance with state and federal environmental standards.

Located on the Puget Sound, a biologically rich estuary, the facility must manage stormwater runoff and potential oil spills from cargo handling and vessel operations. The surrounding marine habitat supports salmon, orcas, and shellfish, requiring stringent water quality controls under the Clean Water Act and state regulations.