Vessel Incidental Discharge Legislation in the 115th Congress: Background and Issues

Gatz, Laura

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Marine transportation;    Ships;    Environmental policy;    Government regulation;   

RP-ID  :  R45050
RP-ID  :  R45050_2018Jan08

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report outlines regulations for vessels discharging ballast water into U.S waters, to prevent the spread of invasive species and pollution of bodies of water. It discusses various federal, state, and Coast Guard requirements along with exempted vessel types, and recent legislative action regarding the issue.