MARINE POLLUTANT mark
Effective January 14, 2010 the MARINE POLLUTANT mark must conform to the following:
(e)(1) Except for size, the MARINE POLLUTANT mark must appear as follows:
Symbol (fish and tree): Black on white or suitable contrasting background.
(e)(2) The symbol and border must be black and the background white, or the symbol, border and background must be of contrasting color to the surface to which the mark is to be affixed. Each side of the mark must be—
(e)(2)(i) At least 100 mm (4 inches) for marks applied to:
(e)(2)(i)(A) Non-bulk packages, except in the case of packages which, because of their size, can only bear smaller marks;
(e)(2)(i)(B) Bulk packages with a capacity of less than 3,785 L (1,000 gallons); or
(e)(2)(ii) At least 250 mm (10 inches) for marks applied to all other bulk packages.
(f) Exceptions.
Except when all or part of the transportation is by vessel, the requirements of this subchapter specific to marine pollutants do not apply to non-bulk packagings transported by motor vehicle, rail car or aircraft.
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