Annual letter to shipping agents and interested parties to provide information about new regulations and reminders about reporting requirements. Dear Shipping Agents and Interested Parties: Please ensure that information about the following items is distributed to... Read MoreRead more about 2024 Marine Invasive Species Program Updates
This is the 11th biennial report to the California Legislature, and it summarizes California Marine Invasive Species Program activities from January 1, 2020, through December 31, 2021. 2023 Biennial Report on the Marine Invasive Species... Read MoreRead more about 2023 Biennial Report on the Marine Invasive Species Program
This is a collection of questions that have been asked about the implementation of new ballast water discharge performance standards regulations in California. Frequently Asked Questions California’s Performance Standards for Ballast Water Discharges Q 1. What are... Read MoreRead more about Ballast Water Discharge Performance Standards FAQs
The Commission has adopted regulatory amendments that will implement the federal ballast water discharge standards for vessels arriving at California ports, among other provisions. These changes will become effective on January 1, 2022. The adopted regulations... Read MoreRead more about California adopts federal ballast water discharge standards