Boatsmart Module 4 Safe responsible
boat operation Exam-Graded A
t or f: the minimum consequence for polluting is a fine and in some states imprisonment
- correct Answer-true
how far from shore is the illegal litter to be distance is the litter is:
- plastics, including items like artificial ropes, fishing nets, and plastic bags - correct
Answer-prohibited in all areas
how far from shore is the illegal litter to be distance is the litter is:
- plastic, food waste not ground down to less than one Ince, packing materials like foam,
and any other garbage (paper, glass, metal cans) - correct Answer-prohibited less than
3 miles from shore and in US lakes, rivers, and the Great Lakes
how far from shore is the illegal litter to be distance is the litter is:
- plastic, food waste, packing materials, and any other waste not ground down to less
than 1 inch (paper, rags, glass, metal, bottles, plates and cutlery) - correct Answer-
prohibited 3-12 miles from shore
how far from shore is the illegal litter to be distance is the litter is:
- plastic, packing materials, and lining that float - correct Answer-prohibited 12-25 miles
from shore
how far from shore is the illegal litter to be distance is the litter is:
- plastic materials - correct Answer-25+ miles from shore
t or f: it is always illegal to dump plastic into the water - correct Answer-true
act that prohibits the discharge of oil or hazardous substances into US waterways -
correct Answer-federal water pollution control act
what are some penalties one may face if found guilty of improper disposal of toxic
substances - correct Answer-$25000 per day and up to 5 years in prison
This must be displayed on boats over 26ft in length and visible in a location where
passengers can reference it - correct Answer-oil placard
if boat is over 40 ft, has sleeping or cooking compartments, and meant to be operated
more than 3 miles away from shore, it requires this document that must be written,
, made visible, and put into action by the boat captain - correct Answer-waste
management plan
what 4 pieces of information are required to be on a waste management plan? - correct
Answer-- boat name and port
- procedure for disposal of food waste
- procedure for disposal of cans, bottles, and plastics
- procedure for disposal of sewage and other dangerous substances
requires all boats with installed toilets to be equipped with coast guard approved marine
sanitation device, which is designed to retain, treat or release sewage from recreational
boats - correct Answer-clean water act
what type of MSD:
- has boats less than 65ft
- treats human waste with disinfectant then discharges the waste overboard - correct
Answer-type 1
what type of MSD:
- all boat types
- are flow0through treatment devices that treat human waste with biological treatment
and disinfectant, then discharge the waste overboard - correct Answer-type 2
what type of MSD:
- all boat types
- holding tank where sewage is stored until it can be disposed of at a pump-out station
area or at sea (3 miles beyond shore) - correct Answer-type 3
what type of MSD:
- all boat types
- retains untreated waste in a secure holding tank and must be emptied at a pump out
station - correct Answer-portable toilet
land locked waterway, a drinking water intake area, or a marine habitat that's
environmentally fragile that cannot have any release into them - correct Answer-no
discharge zone
3 ways to secure a MSD - correct Answer-- padlock overboard discharge valved in
closed position
- close overboard valves and remove handle
- lock door to toilet space
5 ways to prevent the spread of aquatic nuisance species - correct Answer-1. rinse boat
with eco friendly soap and hot water
2. spray boat with high pressure water (250 psi)
boat operation Exam-Graded A
t or f: the minimum consequence for polluting is a fine and in some states imprisonment
- correct Answer-true
how far from shore is the illegal litter to be distance is the litter is:
- plastics, including items like artificial ropes, fishing nets, and plastic bags - correct
Answer-prohibited in all areas
how far from shore is the illegal litter to be distance is the litter is:
- plastic, food waste not ground down to less than one Ince, packing materials like foam,
and any other garbage (paper, glass, metal cans) - correct Answer-prohibited less than
3 miles from shore and in US lakes, rivers, and the Great Lakes
how far from shore is the illegal litter to be distance is the litter is:
- plastic, food waste, packing materials, and any other waste not ground down to less
than 1 inch (paper, rags, glass, metal, bottles, plates and cutlery) - correct Answer-
prohibited 3-12 miles from shore
how far from shore is the illegal litter to be distance is the litter is:
- plastic, packing materials, and lining that float - correct Answer-prohibited 12-25 miles
from shore
how far from shore is the illegal litter to be distance is the litter is:
- plastic materials - correct Answer-25+ miles from shore
t or f: it is always illegal to dump plastic into the water - correct Answer-true
act that prohibits the discharge of oil or hazardous substances into US waterways -
correct Answer-federal water pollution control act
what are some penalties one may face if found guilty of improper disposal of toxic
substances - correct Answer-$25000 per day and up to 5 years in prison
This must be displayed on boats over 26ft in length and visible in a location where
passengers can reference it - correct Answer-oil placard
if boat is over 40 ft, has sleeping or cooking compartments, and meant to be operated
more than 3 miles away from shore, it requires this document that must be written,
, made visible, and put into action by the boat captain - correct Answer-waste
management plan
what 4 pieces of information are required to be on a waste management plan? - correct
Answer-- boat name and port
- procedure for disposal of food waste
- procedure for disposal of cans, bottles, and plastics
- procedure for disposal of sewage and other dangerous substances
requires all boats with installed toilets to be equipped with coast guard approved marine
sanitation device, which is designed to retain, treat or release sewage from recreational
boats - correct Answer-clean water act
what type of MSD:
- has boats less than 65ft
- treats human waste with disinfectant then discharges the waste overboard - correct
Answer-type 1
what type of MSD:
- all boat types
- are flow0through treatment devices that treat human waste with biological treatment
and disinfectant, then discharge the waste overboard - correct Answer-type 2
what type of MSD:
- all boat types
- holding tank where sewage is stored until it can be disposed of at a pump-out station
area or at sea (3 miles beyond shore) - correct Answer-type 3
what type of MSD:
- all boat types
- retains untreated waste in a secure holding tank and must be emptied at a pump out
station - correct Answer-portable toilet
land locked waterway, a drinking water intake area, or a marine habitat that's
environmentally fragile that cannot have any release into them - correct Answer-no
discharge zone
3 ways to secure a MSD - correct Answer-- padlock overboard discharge valved in
closed position
- close overboard valves and remove handle
- lock door to toilet space
5 ways to prevent the spread of aquatic nuisance species - correct Answer-1. rinse boat
with eco friendly soap and hot water
2. spray boat with high pressure water (250 psi)
