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19. E
NVIRONMENTAL
The following warning is offered for boats sold in
the State of California in accordance with California
Health & Safety Code §§ 25249.5-.13:
!
WARNING
A wide variety of components used on this vessel
contain or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects and other
reproductive harm.
EXAMPLES INCLUDE:
• Engine and generator exhaust
• Engine and generator fuel, and other liquids such
as coolants and oil, especially used motor oil
• Cooking fuels
• Cleaners, paints, and substances used for vessel
repair
• Waste materials that result from wear of vessel
components
• Lead from battery terminals and from other sources
such as ballast or fishing sinkers
TO AVOID HARM:
• Keep away from engine, generator, and cooking fuel
exhaust fumes.
• Wash areas thoroughly with soap and water after
handling the substances above.
A. F
& O
S
UEL
IL
PILLAGE
Regulations prohibit discharging fuel or oily waste
in navigable waters. Discharge is defined as any
action which causes a film, sheen or discoloration
on the water surface, or causes a sludge or
emulsion beneath the water surface. A common
violation is bilge discharge. Use rags or sponges
to soak up fuel or oily waste, then dispose of it
properly ashore. If there is much fuel or oil in the
bilge, contact a knowledgeable marine service to
remove it. Never pump contaminated bilge
overboard. Help protect your waters.
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ONSIDERATIONS
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AFETY
Fill tank(s) less than rated capacity. Allow for
fuel expansion.
B. W
D
ASTE
ISPOSAL
•
Many areas prohibit overboard sewer discharge.
Close and disable flow-through waste systems
to prevent discharge in such areas.
•
Bag all refuse until it can be disposed of ashore.
Regulations prohibit disposal of plastic
anywhere in the marine environment and restrict
other garbage disposal within specified
distances from shore.
NOTICE
• There is a possibility of being fined for having an
operable direct overboard discharge of waste in
some waters. Removing seacock handle in closed
position, or other means must be used to avoid fine.
• It is illegal for any vessel to dump plastic trash
anywhere in the ocean or navigable waters of the
United States.
The Coast Guard is requiring any ocean-going
boats 40 feet or larger to have a written "waste
management" plan on board.
requirement is aimed at commercial and
passenger ships, there is no exception for
recreational boats. "Ocean-going" means any boat
going beyond the three-mile coastal U.S.
boundary. The written plan can be as simple as:
All vessel refuse is placed in trash bags which
are stored on board until they can be disposed
of in dumpsters on shore. This policy is reviewed
by all crew and passengers. The person in
charge of carrying out the plan is:
Name:
!
CAUTION
FOR BOATS WITH VACUFLUSH
Do not place facial tissues, paper towels or sanitary
napkins in head. Such material can damage the waste
disposal system and the environment.
While the
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