Question 612General Subjects - Assistant Engineer
70% to passUnder the federal regulations of 33 CFR Subchapter O, what is the definition of a "Type I Marine Sanitation Device"?
AA device that produces a fecal coliform bacteria count not greater than 200 per 100 milliliters and suspended solids not greater than 150 milligrams per liter.
BA device that is designed to prevent the overboard discharge of treated or untreated sewage or any waste derived from sewage.
CA device that produces a fecal coliform bacteria count not greater than 1,000 per 100 milliliters and no visible floating solids.
DA device that produces a fecal coliform bacteria count not greater than 200 per 100 milliliters and no visible floating solids.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) A device that produces a fecal coliform bacteria count not greater than 1,000 per 100 milliliters and no visible floating solids. This is the correct definition of a "Type I Marine Sanitation Device" as per 33 CFR Subchapter O. The regulations specify that a Type I device must meet these performance standards, which are less stringent than the requirements for a "Type II" device. The other options are incorrect because A) describes the performance standards for a Type II device, B) is a general definition of a marine sanitation device, and D) has a lower bacteria count than the regulatory definition for a Type I device.
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