Question 974 Deck General

The correct answer is B) 5 years. The Federal Water Pollution Control Act requires the person in charge of a vessel to immediately notify the Coast Guard as soon as they know of any oil discharge. Failure to notify the Coast Guard can lead to a monetary fine and imprisonment of up to 5 years. The other answer choices are incorrect because the penalties for failing to report an oil discharge are more severe - up to 5 years of imprisonment, not 3 years, 1 year, or 2 years as stated in the other options.