2012 Senate Bill 1212: Revise ocean ship ballast flushing requirements

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Introduced by Sen. Michael Green (R) on July 18, 2012, to require ocean going ships to completely flush their ballast tanks with sea water in a deep-sea location (more than 2,000 meters deep) in order to get a required state permit to discharge or take on cargo or passengers at a Michigan port.
- Referred to the Senate Natural Resources, Environment & Great Lakes Committee on July 18, 2012.