Bernard Marine Regulation Placard - Discharge Of Oil from Vessel - P-204

Features:

• Posting the "Discharge of Oil Prohibited" Placard is a Federal Requirement for all boats 26 feet and over with an enclosed engine compartment
• Meets Federal Standards
• Federal Regulations Require that this placard must be fixed, in a conspicuous place, in the machinery spaces, or at the bilge and ballast pump control station
• White Letters Engraved on Molded Black Plastic Plate with Adhesive Strips
• Mounting: Self Adhesive strips
• Dimensions: 8" x 5"

OIL POLLUTION COMPLIANCE WITH THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION ACT: The Federal Water Pollution Act prohibits discharges of harmful quantities of oil into U. S. navigable waters or adjoining shorelines. Further, the e person in charge of a vessel or facility that discharges oil in violation of the Act is required to notify the Coast Guard's National Response Center at (800) 424 - 8802 as soon as he or she has knowledge of the spill. The penalty for illegal discharges is a civil penalty of up to $125,000 against the owner, operator, or person in charge of the source. Failure to notify the Coast Guard of a discharge is punishable by a criminal penalty of fines or up to 5 years imprisonment or both, against the person in charge of the source