Fuel Spillage; Marpol Treaty; Environmental Awareness - Regal 3760 Owner's Manual

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, 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 & water after handling the
substances above

FUEL 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 fines and criminal sanc-
tions.
A placard is normally found inside the engine hatch area
or in the sump warning of overboard discharge of oil or
oily waste.

MARPOL TREATY

The USCG now enforces the International Convention
for the Prevention of Pollution from ships, referred to
commonly as the MARPOL TREATY (marine pollution).
This international treaty prohibits the overboard dump-
ing of all oil, garbage, ship-generated plastic and chemi-
cals. There is a placard on board your boat that explains
the garbage and plastic dumping laws in detail. Normally
this placard is found near a waste receptacle in the cabin
or cockpit.

ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS

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 Asscociation 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.
Follow these basic practices when on the waterways. Treat
the environment in a way that you would like to be treated.
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