POLLUTION REGULATIONS
Garbage & Waste Disposal_______________________
The Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships places limitations on the
discharge of garbage from vessels. The discharge of certain types
of garbage is allowed outside certain specifi ed distances from shore
as determined by the nature of that garbage. It is illegal however to
dump plastic trash anywhere in the ocean or navigable waters of the
United States. Discharge of certain garbage types can only legally
occur in oceans. Vessels 26’ and over must display a placard at least
5” x 8” made of a durable material stating waste disposal regulations
and penalties.
GARBAGE TYPE DISCHARGE
Plastics- includes synthetic ropes, Prohibited in all areas
fi shing nets, and plastic bags
Floating dunnage, lining and Prohibited less than 25 miles
packing materials from nearest land
Food, waste, paper bags, rags, Prohibited less than 12 miles
glass, metal, bottles, crockery from nearest land
Comminuted or ground food Prohibited less than 3 miles
waste, paper, rags, glass, etc. from the nearest land
Garbage Disposal Information
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act prohibits the discharge of
oil or hazardous substances into the navigable waters of the United
States. Violators are subject to a penalty of a $5,000 fi ne, with possible
further ramifi cations.
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