MISP News | CA State Lands Commission

Aerial photo of The MV Cape Orlando (in Alameda) was undergoing a hull cleaning that the Marine Invasive Species Program was evaluating.

Ballast Water Discharge Performance Standards FAQs

Feb 10, 2022 | Content Types, Marine Invasive Species Program, MISP News

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

California adopts federal ballast water discharge standards

Oct 15, 2021 | Marine Invasive Species Program, MISP News, Public Engagement

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