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DHS/USCG RIN: 1625-AA32 Publication ID: Spring 2011 
Title: Standards for Living Organisms in Ships' Ballast Water Discharged in U.S. Waters  
Abstract: This rulemaking adds performance standards to 33 CFR part 151, subparts C and D, for discharges of ballast water. It supports the Coast Guard's broad roles and responsibilities of maritime safety and maritime stewardship. This project is economically significant. 
Agency: Department of Homeland Security(DHS)  Priority: Economically Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: Yes  Unfunded Mandates: Private Sector 
CFR Citation: 33 CFR 151   
Legal Authority: 16 USC 4711   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
ANPRM  03/04/2002  67 FR 9632   
ANPRM Comment Period End  06/03/2002    
NPRM  08/28/2009  74 FR 44632   
Public Meeting  09/14/2009  74 FR 46964   
Public Meeting  09/22/2009  74 FR 48190   
Public Meeting  09/28/2009  74 FR 49355   
Notice--Extension of Comment Period  10/15/2009  74 FR 52941   
Public Meeting  10/22/2009  74 FR 54533   
Public Meeting Correction  10/26/2009  74 FR 54944   
NPRM Comment Period End  12/04/2009  74 FR 52941   
Final Rule  07/00/2011    
Additional Information: The Regulations.gov docket number for this rulemaking is USCG-2001-10486.
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  Government Levels Affected: State 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes 
International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of international interest.
RIN Information URL: www.regulations.gov   Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: Yes 
Agency Contact:
John C. Morris
Project Manager
Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Coast Guard
2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, STOP 7509,
Washington, DC 20593-7509
Phone:202 372-1402
Email: environmental_standards@uscg.mil