Monterey Sport Cruiser 260SCR, Owner'S Manual

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Section 3
3-4
Cruiser
POLLUTION
REGULATIONS
The discharge of any type of debris or waste into
the water, including, but not limited to, food, trash,
garbage, oil, fuel, liquids and human waste, is
highly restricted and sometimes considered
unlawful. Authorities highly recommend that you
NEVER discharge anything into the water.
Become familiar with the following pollution
regulations. Pollution is a serious matter, and law
enforcement authorities highly enforce these
regulations. As a boat owner/operator, you are
responsible for your actions affecting the
environment; therefore, you must fully understand
and be aware of these regulations. Contact the
USCG, state and local authorities for additional
information.
MARPOL Treaty
The USCG enforces the International Convention
for the Prevention of Pollution from ships,
commonly referred to as the MARPOL Treaty
(MARine POLlution). This treaty prohibits the
overboard dumping of all ship-generated plastics,
chemicals, garbage and oil. Contact the USCG
for further information.
Figure 3-2
Refuse Act of 1899
The Refuse Act of 1899 prohibits throwing,
discharging or depositing refuse matter of any
kind (including food, trash, garbage, oil and other
liquid pollutants) into U.S. waterways.
Federal Oil Pollution Act of
1990
The Federal Oil Pollution Act of 1990 was passed
by Congress to prevent further oil spills from
occurring in the U.S. As a boat owner, be familiar
with your liability under this act, as you may be
liable for the cost of actions in the prevention
and/or removal of, or damage from, oil spills
created by you.
Federal Water Pollution Control
Act
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act prohibits
the discharge of oil or hazardous, potentially
harmful substances into U.S. navigable waters.
Boats at least 26 feet (7.9 meters) in length must
display a placard at least 5 x 8 inches (127 x 203
mm), made of durable material, fixed in a
conspicuous place in the machinery spaces, or at
the bilge pump control station, stating the
following:
Paints
As a boat owner, you are responsible for the
environmental regulations that may govern the
use of antifouling paint. If your boat is kept in
water where marine growth is a problem, the use
of antifouling paint may reduce the growth rate.
Regulations may vary from state to state. Contact
your local and state boating authorities for
specific information.
Discharge of Oil Prohibited
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act prohibits the
discharge of oil or oily waste upon or into any navigable
waters of the U.S. The prohibition includes any discharge
which causes a film or discoloration of the surface of the
water or causes a sludge or emulsion beneath the
surface of the water. Violators are subject to substantial
civil and/or criminal sanctions including fines and
imprisonment.