In cleaning up an oil spill, the use of straw or reclaimed paper fibers would be an example of which type of oil removal?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — Absorbent removal

Utilizing natural straw or reclaimed paper fibers to soak up hydrocarbon spills on deck or water constitutes absorbent removal, employing physical porous structures to retain the pollutant for subsequent manual or mechanical collection.

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