The Pollution Prevention Regulations (33 CFR) require that all oil spills in United States waters be reported immediately to the __________.
• 33 CFR Part 153 / Part 160 – federal requirements for reporting marine oil spills • Which federal agency has primary responsibility for oil spill response in U.S. coastal and inland navigable waters • Difference between local/state agencies and federal authorities for emergency pollution reporting
• Ask yourself: In an actual emergency at sea, which single number/agency are mariners trained to contact first for an oil discharge? • Which of these choices has nationwide, 24/7 authority and resources to coordinate marine pollution response, not just in one port or one state? • Think about who enforces federal marine pollution laws like the Clean Water Act and MARPOL in U.S. waters.
• Verify in 33 CFR who the federal On-Scene Coordinator (OSC) normally is for oil spills in coastal and offshore areas • Check which option is a federal maritime safety and law-enforcement agency, not just a local or state body • Confirm which organization operates the National Response Center (NRC) for reporting oil and hazardous substance releases
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