Alabama Boaters Environmental Protection & Responsibility 2

Question 1

What is the required distance from shore when discharging untreated sewage in Alabama inland waters?

Accepted Answer

Discharge is never permitted in inland waters

Answer

Federal law prohibits discharging untreated sewage in all inland waters and lakes, regardless of distance from shore.

Question 2

Which type of marine toilet system is legal for use on Alabama waters?

Accepted Answer

A Type I Marine Sanitation Device (MSD)

Answer

A Coast Guard-certified Type I, II, or III Marine Sanitation Device (MSD) is required on vessels with installed toilets.

Question 3

What should a boater do if they accidentally spill fuel into the water?

Accepted Answer

Report the spill to the National Response Center and try to contain it

Answer

All fuel spills must be reported to the National Response Center (1-800-424-8802) and boaters must take reasonable steps to contain the spill.

Question 4

What is 'turbidity' in the context of boating environmental impact?

Accepted Answer

Cloudiness or murkiness of water caused by suspended particles stirred up by boat wakes

Answer

Turbidity refers to water cloudiness from suspended sediment stirred up by propellers and wakes, which harms aquatic life.

Question 5

Which of the following materials is considered most harmful to manatees in Alabama coastal waters?

Accepted Answer

Discarded fishing monofilament line and nets

Answer

Monofilament fishing line can entangle manatees' flippers and cause severe injury or death.

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