Ballast Water Management to Combat Invasive Species
Description:
The 111th Congress may elect to consider legislation (H.R. 500 and S. 237) that has been introduced to amend and reauthorize the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 to further study vessel ballast water management standards and modify how ballast water is handled. This report provides background on various approaches to ballast water management and reviews current ballast water management laws and programs.
Date:
July 8, 2010
Creator:
Buck, Eugene H.
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department