Asked by Heather Shipley on Apr 24, 2024
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A cruise ship owned by Ocean Tours Inc. discharges some of the oil used in its engines into Puget Sound and onto the shore. Under the Oil Pollution Act, this is most likely
A) a violation.
B) not a violation because this type of discharge is not pollution.
C) not a violation because a cruise ship is not a stationary source.
D) not a violation because a ship's engine is not a point source.
Oil Pollution Act
A law enacted in the United States aimed at preventing and responding to catastrophic oil spills, including the establishment of liabilities and penalties.
Discharges
Refers to the release, disposal, or emission of substances, particularly pollutants into the environment; also can refer to the fulfillment or cancellation of a financial obligation.
Puget Sound
A complex estuarine system of interconnected marine waterways and basins in the northwestern United States, known for its ecological diversity.
- Examine the legal frameworks for addressing pollution from mobile sources such as cruise ships.
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Learning Objectives
- Examine the legal frameworks for addressing pollution from mobile sources such as cruise ships.
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