G
E N E R A L
I
N F O R M A T I O N
3–2
See warnings and check list in Section 6, page 46 of the
Sportfish, Cruisers, and Yachts
Owner’s Manual
. Reference
“Fuel Tank Compartment” on page 6–8
for more information on
cleaning the fuel tank compartment.
E
NVIRONMENTAL
P
ROTECTION
A
GENCY
All Grady-White boats meet the Environmental Protection Agency standards in effect at the
time of manufacture. All boats have the EPA label incorporated within their NMMA certification
label.
P
OLLUTION
R
EGULATIONS
The U.S. Coast Guard defines restrictions on the discharge of oil or hazardous substances and
plastics or garbage in the “Federal Requirements for Boating and Boating Safety”. You should
have received this pamphlet when you registered your boat. Detailed below is a summary of those
regulations. You should read the pamphlet and become familiar with any local restrictions where
you operate your vessel. Passengers or crew members aboard your boat should also be notified of
these regulations.
Discharge of Oil or Hazardous Substances
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act prohibits the discharge of oil or hazardous
substances, which may be harmful, into or upon U.S. navigable waters. Vessels 26 feet (7.9m) in
length or over must display a placard at least 5” x 8” (12.7cm x 20.3cm) with the text shown
below. If your boat is 26 feet or greater in length, an adhesive backed label that meets these
requirements is provided in your owner’s packet. It is your responsibility to display this placard
on the vessel in a conspicuous place in the machinery space or at the bilge pump control.
Disposal of Plastics or Garbage
The MARPOL ANNEX V is the Act to prevent pollution from ships and other vessels.
Federal regulations prohibit the discharge of plastic garbage anywhere in the marine environment.
Plastic includes, but is not limited to: synthetic fishing nets, ropes, lines, straws, six pack holders,
styrofoam cups and lids, bottles, buckets and plastic bags. These regulations also restrict the
disposal of other types of garbage within specified boundaries from shore. Any vessel 26 feet
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