ORD-12ORD-12

OrdinaryOrdinaryEnvironmentEnvironment

Instructors: George Crowl

Course OutlineCourse Outline

Discuss with an adult leader the Federal Water Discuss with an adult leader the Federal Water Pollution Control Act as related to oil Pollution Control Act as related to oil discharges. Explain what a “Discharge of Oil discharges. Explain what a “Discharge of Oil Prohibited” placard is and find it aboard your Prohibited” placard is and find it aboard your ship's vessels.ship's vessels.

Federal Water PollutionFederal Water PollutionControl ActControl Act

Master of any vessel or shore facility must Master of any vessel or shore facility must reportreport

Any discharge of oil that causes a sheenAny discharge of oil that causes a sheenAny waters of the United StatesAny waters of the United States

USCG at 1800-424-8802 or nearest USCG facilityUSCG at 1800-424-8802 or nearest USCG facilityNo dispersant to be applied to sheenNo dispersant to be applied to sheen

Fine$Fine$

Criminal negligence or knowing violationCriminal negligence or knowing violation$2500 minimum, and up$2500 minimum, and upResponsible for all cleanup costsResponsible for all cleanup costs

Think BP!Think BP!

Discharge of Oil PlacardDischarge of Oil Placard

Must have one on every boat 26' and overMust have one on every boat 26' and over In machinery space, or at bilge stationIn machinery space, or at bilge station

Where on Your Boats?Where on Your Boats?

Where is the placard on your ship's boats?Where is the placard on your ship's boats?

Questions?Questions?