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Which statement concerning an accidental oil spill in the navigable waters of the U.S. is TRUE?

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Which statement concerning an accidental oil spill in the navigable waters of the U.S. is TRUE?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Federal Water Pollution Control Act (Clean Water Act) requirements for reporting oil spills • Who is considered the "person in charge" on a vessel or facility • The role of the U.S. Coast Guard in marine pollution incidents in navigable waters of the U.S.

💭 Think About

• Think about which government agency is normally contacted FIRST when there is an oil spill from a vessel in U.S. navigable waters. • Consider what specific duty the person in charge (master, operator, or PIC) has when they become aware of a discharge of oil. • Ask yourself: which choices describe ongoing "cleanup responsibility" versus immediate notification/reporting responsibility?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify which agency receives immediate pollution reports on VHF or telephone for spills in navigable waters (hint: same as for MAYDAY/SECURITE pollution reports). • Distinguish between reporting the spill and conducting/overseeing the cleanup — the question is about which statement is true overall, not just about cleanup. • Eliminate any choices that assign spill cleanup to agencies that normally handle engineering projects or land/resource management, rather than maritime safety and pollution response.

Question 1 of 27070

Which statement concerning an accidental oil spill in the navigable waters of the U.S. is TRUE?

A warning broadcast must be made by radiotelephone.

The Corps of Engineers is responsible for the cleanup of the spill.

The person in charge must report the spill to the Coast Guard.

The Department of Interior is responsible for the cleanup of the spill.

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Which statement concerning an accidental oil spill in the navigable waters of the U.S. is TRUE?

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Question 1 of 27070

Which statement concerning an accidental oil spill in the navigable waters of the U.S. is TRUE?