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Pollution and the environmentQuestion 339 of 352

Do the garbage discharge rules cover recreational boats?

  1. No, only commercial ships
  2. Only on the Great Lakes
  3. Yes, wherever the boats are
  4. Only in a harbor
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Correct answer: Yes, wherever the boats are

The rules apply to US ships including recreational vessels in all waters.

Source: US Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), 33 CFR Part 151: Vessels Carrying Oil, Noxious Liquid Substances, Garbage, Municipal or Commercial Waste, and Ballast Water, § 151.51 Applicability

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026