2012 House Bill 5869

Revise ocean ship ballast flushing requirements

Introduced in the House

Sept. 11, 2012

Introduced by Rep. Thomas Stallworth (D-8)

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 Committee on Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation