Section 151.61 - Inspection for compliance and enforcementWhile within the navigable waters of the United States or the Exclusive Economic Zone, a ship is subject to inspection by the Coast Guard or other authorized federal agency to determine if-
(a) The ship has been operating in accordance with these regulations and has not discharged plastics or other garbage in violation of the provisions of the Act or Annex V of MARPOL;(b) Grinders or comminuters used for the discharge of garbage between 3 and 12 nautical miles from nearest land are capable of reducing the size of garbage so that it will pass through a screen with openings no greater than 25 millimeters (one inch);(c) Information for recordkeeping requirements, when required under § 151.55 , is properly and accurately logged;(d) A garbage management plan, when required under § 151.57 , is on board and that the condition of the ship, equipment and operational procedures of the ship meet the plan; and(e) Placards, when required by § 151.59 , are posted on board.CGD 88-002, 54 FR 18405, Apr. 28, 1989, as amended by CGD 88-002A, 55 FR 18583, May 2, 1990; USCG-2012-1049, 78 FR 13492 , Feb. 28, 2013