Pre-Application (cont.)

DISCHARGE OF OIL PROHIBITED

The Federal Water Pollution Control Act prohibits the discharge of oil or oily waste into or upon the navigable water of the United States or the waters of the contiguous zone if such discharge causes a film or sheen upon, a discoloration on the surface of the water or causes a sludge or emulsion beneath the surface of the water. Violators are subject to substantial civil penalties and/or criminal sanctions including fines and imprisonment.
DISCHARGE OF GARBAGE IN THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT

1. The discharge of plastic or garbage mixed with plastic into any waters is prohibited.

2. The discharge of all garbage is prohibited in the navigable waters of the United States and, in all other waters, within 3 nautical miles of the nearest land.

3. The discharge of dunnage, lining, and packing materials that float is prohibited within 25 nautical miles of the nearest land.

4. Other unground garbage may be discharged beyond 12 nautical mile from the nearest land.

5. Other garbage ground to less than one inch may be discharge beyond three nautical miles of the nearest land.

6. A person who violates the above requirements is liable for a civil penalty of up to $25,000.00, a fine of up to $50,000.00, and imprisonment for up to five years for each violation.

7. Regional, State and local restrictions on garbage discharges also may apply.

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