Regal 53 SC Owner's Manual page 260

SPILLAGE
The federal water pollution control act prohibits the dis-
charge of oil or oil waste (such as from the sump bilge
pump) into or upon the navigable waters of the United
States or the waters of the contiguous zone. Violators are
subject to substantial civil fi nes and criminal sanctions.
A placard is found inside the engine hatch area or in the
sump warning of overboard discharge of oil or oily waste.
Immediately notify the USCG if your vessel discharges oil
or hazardous substances in the water. Call toll free 1-800-
424-8802. Report the following information: location,
source, size, color, substances and time observed.
No vessel may intentionally drain oil or oily waste from
any source into the bilge of any vessel. A bucket or bailer
is suitable as a portable means of discharging oily waste.
NOTICE
DISCHARGE OF OIL PROHIBITED
THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL
ACT PROHIBITS THE DISCHARGE
OF OIL OR OILY WASTE
INTO OR UPON THE NAVIGABLE WATERS
AND CONTIGUOUS ZONE
OF THE UNITED STATES IF SUCH DISCHARGE
CAUSES A FILM OR SHEEN UPON,
OR DISCOLORATION OF THE SURFACE
OF THE WATER, OR CAUSES A SLUDGE
OR EMULSION BENEATH THE SURFACE
OF THE WATER.
VIOLATORS ARE SUBJECT TO
A PENALTY OF $5,000
Vessel Operation
There are numerous vessels operating on our waterways
on a daily basis. Each boat has as impact on our
environment. Boat operation habits, marine sanitation,
and maintenance all play a role in a delicate battle to keep
the ecosystem clean. Each of us has a role in doing our
part as a environmentally conscious skipper to conserve
our waterways.
The National Marine Manufacturer's Association lists their
top ten of Eco-Boating Practices as follows:
1. Observe all regulatory agency policies regarding marine
toilets.
2. If equipped with a holding tank, use marina pump-out
facilities.
3. If used, make sure bottom paints are legal and
ecosystem friendly.
4. Use only biodegradable cleaning agents.
5. Dispose of all garbage and liter on shore properly, not
on the water.
6. Don't top off fuel tanks. Leave expansion room. Clean
up spills.
7. Watch your wake and propeller wash.
8. Make sure your engines are well tuned and
maintained.
9. Control your bilge water.
10. When fishing, practice the "catch and release"
principle.
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