Introduced
by
To adopt the U.S. Coast Guard standards for ballast water discharges from oceangoing vessels. Michigan adopted its own permit requirement and standards in 2006, which was before the Coast Guard finalized theirs in 2012, and the bill would make compliance with the federal rules sufficient to get the state permit, which would still be required.
Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Trade
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the House 80 to 28 (details)
To make compliance with the U.S. Coast Guard standards for ballast water discharges from oceangoing vessels sufficient to get a requried state permit. Michigan adopted its own permit requirement and standards in 2006, which was before the Coast Guard finalized theirs in 2012.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 29 to 9 (details)
To make compliance with the U.S. Coast Guard standards for ballast water discharges from oceangoing vessels sufficient to get a requried state permit. Michigan adopted its own permit requirement and standards in 2006, which was before the Coast Guard finalized theirs in 2012.
