If you are operating on the Inland Waters of...

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If you are operating on the Inland Waters of the United States, which of the following may you discharge overboard?

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If you are operating on the Inland Waters of the United States, which of the following may you discharge overboard?

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🔍 Key Concepts

• MARPOL Annex V and U.S. garbage discharge rules in 33 CFR Part 151 • Differences between what is allowed inside vs outside special areas and coastal waters • The meaning of dunnage and whether it can float or sink

💭 Think About

• First, ask yourself: within the Inland Waters of the U.S., are any solid garbage items like glass, metal, or packaging ever allowed to be discharged overboard? • Think about the basic safety and pollution-prevention idea: which option best matches a strict "no garbage" policy in inland and nearshore waters? • Consider whether the law makes a distinction between types of garbage that float vs sink when you are close to shore or in rivers/harbors.

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify in 33 CFR 151 Subpart A – Implementation of MARPOL Annex V what is allowed within 3 NM of land and on inland waters. • Check whether glass bottles, metal, and dunnage are all categorized as garbage with similar restrictions near the coast. • Confirm if any exception exists for these items specifically on Inland Waters or if they are all prohibited from discharge.