20 BASIC POWERBOATING. SAFETY & RESCUE FOR SAILING INSTRUCTORS


Fines for Discharging Hazardous Materials


Civil Penalties:


Up to $25,000 per day, per violation. 33 U.S.C. 1319(d).


Injunctive relief. 33 U.S.C. 1319(b).


Criminal Charges:


Negligent Violations: $2,500 to $25,000 fine or imprisonment for one year, or both. 33 U.S.C. 1319(c)(1).


Knowing Violations: $5,000 to $50,000 fine or imprisonment for not more than three years, or both. 33 U.S.C. 1319(c)(2).


Knowing Endangerment: Up to $250,000 fine or imprisonment for up to 15 years, or both. 33 U.S.C. 1319(c)(3).


FUEL/OIL DISCHARGE


Under federal law (the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 and the Clean Water Act) it is illegal to discharge any petroleum product into the water. By law, any oil or fuel spill that leaves a sheen on the water must be reported to the U.S. Coast Guard.


You are responsible for any environmental damage caused by your fuel spill. So…preventing spills will be beneficial for you and the boating environment!


It is also against the law to use detergent or other chemicals on a spill to disperse the oil or sheen. These products can cause the petroleum to sink into the water, causing more harm to marine animals and bottom sediments.


If you have spilled a petroleum product, immediately stop the source of the leak, use oil absorbent pads or booms, and notify your marina. Call the U.S. Coast Guard. Your marina may also know a state agency that needs to be contacted. If the spill is of any substantial size, we also recommend you call your insurance company.


Oil sheen


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