Environmental Protection & Regulations Flashcards
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Which of the following describes a Specially Protected Area under MARPOL where stricter garbage discharge rules apply?
Answer: Designated seas such as the Mediterranean, Baltic, and Caribbean
MARPOL designates specific seas—including the Mediterranean, Baltic, Black, Red, and Caribbean—as Special Areas with stricter garbage discharge prohibitions.
A boater wants to dispose of used engine oil after changing it aboard. What is the correct procedure?
Answer: Bring it to a marina or certified recycling center for proper disposal
Used engine oil is a hazardous waste and must be taken to a certified collection or recycling facility; dumping it anywhere is illegal.
What is the penalty for illegally discharging oil into U.S. waters under the Clean Water Act?
Answer: Civil penalties up to $25,000 per day per violation
Civil penalties under the Clean Water Act can reach $25,000 per day per violation, with criminal penalties also possible for willful violations.
Why is anchoring prohibited in certain coral reef areas in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary?
Answer: Because anchors and chains physically break and kill slow-growing coral
Anchors and dragging chains can break coral that may have taken decades to grow, causing lasting damage to reef ecosystems.
A vessel's Vessel Sewage Discharge Placard must be:
Answer: Posted in a prominent location where it can be read by the crew
Federal regulations require the placard to be posted in a conspicuous location visible to vessel operators and crew.
Which of the following actions is considered 'vessel groundings' impact on marine habitat?
Answer: Physical destruction of benthic habitat, seagrass, and coral that can take decades to recover
When a vessel runs aground on sensitive habitat like seagrass or coral, the mechanical crushing and scarring can persist for 10–50 years.
The National Marine Sanctuaries Act gives which agency the authority to regulate activities in U.S. National Marine Sanctuaries?
Answer: NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries
NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries manages and enforces regulations within the 16 designated U.S. National Marine Sanctuaries.