Overview
PARCEL 77 AUTO IMPORT TERMINAL is an operational harbour in Tacoma, Washington, United States, handling auto imports. It operates under US EPA VGP and NPDES regulations.
PARCEL 77 AUTO IMPORT TERMINAL is a harbour facility located at 3400 Taylor Way in Tacoma, Washington, United States. It is an operational terminal specializing in auto imports, serving the Port of Tacoma, a major Pacific Northwest gateway for maritime trade. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, which govern stormwater and wastewater discharges. As an auto import terminal, it handles roll-on/roll-off cargo, requiring specific infrastructure for vehicle processing and storage. Located in Pierce County, the terminal is situated in an industrial area near Commencement Bay. Its operations contribute to the regional economy by facilitating vehicle imports, while environmental management focuses on stormwater runoff and potential oil-water separation from vehicle handling areas.
Environmental context
The terminal is located in an industrial port area near Commencement Bay, a coastal waterway in Puget Sound. Operations involve handling vehicles, which can generate stormwater runoff containing oils, metals, and sediments. The facility must manage stormwater under NPDES permits to protect local marine habitats. Proximity to sensitive coastal ecosystems requires careful spill prevention and waste management practices.
Frequently asked questions
PARCEL 77 AUTO IMPORT TERMINAL is located at 3400 Taylor Way, Tacoma, Washington 98421, United States, within the Port of Tacoma industrial area.
The terminal specializes in auto imports, handling roll-on/roll-off vehicle cargo for distribution across the United States.
The terminal operates under the US EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) for vessel discharges and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for stormwater and wastewater management.
Stormwater runoff from vehicle storage and handling areas is managed through best management practices (BMPs) such as oil-water separators, sediment basins, and regular monitoring under NPDES permits.
The Port of Tacoma is a major deep-water port in the Pacific Northwest, handling containerized, bulk, and breakbulk cargo, including auto imports, and connecting to global shipping routes.
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