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DOT/USCG

RIN: 2115-AF55

Publication ID: Fall 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: Previously published in the Unified Agenda	Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage
Major: No	Unfunded Mandates: No
CFR Citation: 33 CFR 151
Legal Authority: 16 USC 4701 16 USC 4702 16 USC 4711 to 4714 16 USC 4721 to 4728 16 USC 4741 16 USC 4751

Legal Deadline:

Action	Source	Description	Date
NPRM	Statutory		10/26/1997

Timetable:

Action	Date	FR Cite
NPRM	04/10/1998	63 FR 17782
NPRM Comment Period End	06/09/1998
Final Action	11/00/1998

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined	Government Levels Affected: Federal
Small Entities Affected: Businesses
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No
Agency Contact: