Coast Guard Test Coast Guard Marine Environmental Protection 2

Question 1

Under which federal law is discharging oil into U.S. navigable waters primarily prohibited?

Accepted Answer

The Clean Water Act

Answer

The Clean Water Act prohibits the discharge of oil or hazardous substances into navigable waters of the United States.

Question 2

What must a vessel operator do immediately upon discovering an oil spill from their vessel?

Accepted Answer

Notify the National Response Center

Answer

Federal law requires immediate notification of the National Response Center when an oil discharge occurs.

Question 3

The MARPOL Annex V regulations specifically address which type of pollution?

Accepted Answer

Garbage and plastics

Answer

MARPOL Annex V governs the prevention of pollution by garbage, including the disposal of plastics at sea.

Question 4

What is the purpose of an Oil Record Book aboard a vessel?

Accepted Answer

To document oil transfers, discharges, and disposal

Answer

The Oil Record Book documents all oil-related operations such as transfers, ballasting, and disposal for regulatory compliance.

Question 5

Discharge of plastics into the ocean is regulated to be permitted:

Accepted Answer

Never, it is completely prohibited

Answer

Under MARPOL Annex V, the discharge of all plastics into the sea is completely prohibited everywhere.

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