Regal 3300 Owner's Manual page 270

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DISCHARGE OF OIL PROHIBITED
The Federal Water Pollution Control Act prohibits the discharge of oil or oily waste into or upon the
navigable waters of the United States, or the waters of the contiguous zone, or which may affect
natural resources belonging to, or under the exclusive management authority of the United States.
If such discharge 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 penalties and/or
criminal sanctions including fines and imprisonment.
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THE DISCHARGE OF ALL FORMS OF PLASTIC INTO ALL WATERS IS PROHIBITED
THE DISCHARGE OF ALL GARBAGE IS PROHIBITED
into the navigable waters of the United States, and into all other waters except as specifically allowed.
ALLOWED: 3 to 12 nautical miles from land – Food waste ground to pass through a one-inch
mesh screen.
ALLOWED: 12 or more nautical miles from land – Food waste ground as above, and waste
water, and cleaning agents, en route as far from shore as practicable, that are not
harmful to the marine environment.
MARPOL ANNEX V – SPECIAL AREAS
GULF OF MEXICO & CARIBBEAN SEA – Food waste en route ground to pass through a
one-inch mesh screen.
WESTERN CARIBBEAN REGION – Discharge of all garbage prohibited within 12 nautical miles
of land.
Any person who violates the above requirements is liable for civil and/or criminal penalties and
regional, state and local restrictions on garbage discharges may also apply.
REPORT ILLEGAL DISPOSAL TO THE U.S. COAST GUARD ON VHF RADIO CHANNEL 16
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