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POLLUTION REGULATIONS
The Refuse Act of 1899 prohibits throwing, discharging or depositing any refuse matter of any kind (including
trash, garbage, oil and other liquid pollutants) into the waters of the United States. This information is provided in a
pamphlet, that normally received when registering your boat. Use the information below as a guideline, but study the
pamphlet and understand any local regulations regarding pollution control. As the operator, you are also liable for
individuals on your vessel disposing of materials in an improper manner.
OIL AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act prohibits the discharge of oil or hazardous substances which may be
harmful into U.S. navigable water. Vessels 26 feet in length and over must display a placard at least 5 by 8
inches, made of durable material. The placard must be installed in a conspicuous place in the rigging compart-
ments or near the bilge pumps and state the following:
DISPOSAL OF PLASTICS/DUNNAGE/GARBAGE
Boats 26 feet in length and over must display a Save Our Seas Placard which outlines the rules for dumping
waste offshore. The placards must be at least 4” x 9” and should be displayed in an area visible during normal
operation. They can be purchased from your dealer or marine equipment suppliers.
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