Question 614General Subjects - Assistant Engineer

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Under the federal regulations of 33 CFR Subchapter O, what is the definition of a "Type III Marine Sanitation Device"?

AA device that produces a fecal coliform bacteria count not greater than 200 per 100 milliliters and no visible floating solids.
BA device that is designed to prevent the overboard discharge of treated or untreated sewage or any waste derived from sewage.
CA device that produces a fecal coliform bacteria count not greater than 200 per 100 milliliters and suspended solids not greater than 150 milligrams per liter.
DA device that produces a fecal coliform bacteria count not greater than 1,000 per 100 milliliters and no visible floating solids.
AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) A device that is designed to prevent the overboard discharge of treated or untreated sewage or any waste derived from sewage. This is the correct answer because under 33 CFR Subchapter O, a "Type III Marine Sanitation Device" is defined as a device that is designed to prevent the overboard discharge of treated or untreated sewage or any waste derived from sewage. It is not defined by the specific water quality parameters described in the other answer choices. The other answer choices are incorrect because they describe the definitions of other types of marine sanitation devices, such as Type I (A) and Type II (C), but not the definition of a Type III device as specified in the regulations.

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