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RIN: 2115-AF55

Publication ID: Spring 1998

Title: ●Implementation of the National Invasive Species Act of 1996 (CGD 97-068)
Abstract: This project will establish regulations and guidelines to prevent the introduction of nonindigenous species into waters of the United States. Ballast water has been identified as a major pathway for the introduction and spread of Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS). This rulemaking will establish voluntary ballast water exchange guidelines applicable to all vessels entering U.S. waters, as well as reporting and sampling procedures to monitor compliance. This project supports the Coast Guard's Marine Safety and Environmental Protection program's goal to reduce the volume of untreated ballast water discharged into United States waters, and the Coast Guard's strategic goal of protection of natural resources.
Agency: Department of Transportation(DOT)	Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda	Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage
Major: No	Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 33 CFR 151
Legal Authority: 16 USC 4701 16 USC 4702 16 USC 4711 16 USC 4712 16 USC 4713 16 USC 4714 16 USC 4721 16 USC 4722 16 USC 4723 16 USC 4724 16 USC 4725 16 USC 4726 16 USC 4727 16 USC 4728 16 USC 4741 ...

Legal Deadline:

Action	Source	Description	Date
NPRM	Statutory		10/26/1997

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
NPRM	04/00/1998

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined	Government Levels Affected: Federal
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No
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