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A - 16 DISPOSALOFPLASTICS&OTHERGARBAGE IMPORTANT: It is illegal to discharge waste from your
marine sanitary device (toilet) into the water in most ar-
Plastic refuse dumped in the water can kill fish and ma- eas. It is your responsibility to be aware of and adhere to
rine wildlife and can foul boat propellers and cooling wa- all local laws concerning waste discharge. Consult with
ter intakes. Other forms of waterborne garbage can litter the Coast Guard, local marina or your dealer for additional
our beaches and make people sick. U.S. Coast Guard
and most state regulations prohibit the dumping of plas-
information.
tic refuse or other garbage mixed with plastic into the NOTE: Some states and localities have legal limits on
water anywhere, and restrict the dumping of other forms speed, noise and trailer specifications. It is your responsi-
of garbage within specified distances from shore.
bility to be aware of these laws and limits and to insure
that your boat (and trailer) comply. Consult with your local
Marine Patrol or local Coast Guard office.
A - 17 MARPOL TREATY
Boats 26 feet or longer must display a sign stating the
disposal regulations of the Federal Water Pollution Con-
trolAct. The U.S. Coast Guard has issued these regula-
tions to implementAnnex V of the International Conven-
tionforthePreventionofPollutionfromShips,1973,com-
monly known as Annex V of the MARPOL (Marine Pol-
lution) Treaty 73/78. They apply to all U.S. boats wher-
ever they operate (except waters under the exclusive
jurisdiction of a State) and foreign boats operating in U.S.
watersouttoandincludingtheExclusiveEconomicZone
(200
miles). It is important to know these regulations and
adhere to them.
The regulations require U.S. recreational boaters, if your
boat is 26 feet or more in length, to affix one or more
USCGTrashDumpingRestrictionsplacardstoyourboat.
The placard warns against the discharge of plastic and
other forms of garbage within the navigable waters of
the United States and specify discharge restrictions be-
yond the territorial sea. (The territorial sea generally ends
three nautical miles from the seashore.) In addition, the
placard must contain the warning that a person who vio-
lates these requirements is liable to civil ($25,000) and
criminal (Imprisonment) penalties.The placard also must
note that State and local regulations may further restrict
the disposal of garbage.
Operators shall display one or more placards in a promi-
nent location and in sufficient numbers so they can be
observed and read by crew and passengers. These lo-
cations might include embarkation points, food service
areas, galleys, garbage handling spaces and common
deck spaces frequented by crew and passengers. We
recommend that these placards may be purchased from
local marinas, boat dealerships and marine equipment
suppliers.Aspecial placard is available for boats operat-
ing on the Great Lakes.
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