Question 974 Deck General
70% to passThe Federal Water Pollution Control Act requires the person in charge of a vessel to immediately notify the Coast Guard as soon as he/she knows of any oil discharge. Failure to notify the Coast Guard can lead to a monetary fine and imprisonment of what time period?
A
3 years
B
5 years
C
1 year
D
2 years
AI Explanation
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.
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