To define ballast water discharged from ocean-going ships that contains harmful invasive or nuisance species as “pollution” subject to state regulation. Also, to authorize the establishment of a multi-state Great Lakes Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Coalition. The bill would require ocean ships stopping in Michigan ports to get a permit. (Michigan has no authority if a ship does not enter a port here.) Ships would be required to demonstrate that they use environmentally sound methods to prevent the discharge of aquatic nuisance species. See also House Bill 4063.
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