Regulating Ballast Water Discharges : Legislative Issues in the 110th Congress.
Examines regulation of ballast water discharges to prevent introduction of invasive species into U.S. waters, in light of criticism of current regulation under the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990. Reviews H.R. 2830, the Coast Guard Reauthorization Act, to establish...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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| Series: | U.S. Congressional Research.
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| Summary: | Examines regulation of ballast water discharges to prevent introduction of invasive species into U.S. waters, in light of criticism of current regulation under the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990. Reviews H.R. 2830, the Coast Guard Reauthorization Act, to establish a strengthened national ballast water management program administered by the Coast Guard. Describes alternative Clean Water Act approach, and requirements of EPA vessel general permit. |
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| Item Description: | Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Dec. 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC. CRS Report. Electronic resource. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource. |