The Marine Invasive Species Program presented a webinar in October 2018 to provide an update on the implementation of California’s biofouling management regulations. The webinar specifically focuses on improving clarity for specific requirements that have been... Read MoreRead more about Webinar on California Biofouling Management Regulations: First Year Update
The Delta Stewardship Council has posted the final report evaluating the feasibility of shore-based ballast water reception and treatment facilities in... Read MoreRead more about Feasibility Study of Shore-Based Ballast Water Reception and Treatment Facilities in California
This letter provides information about the implementation of biofouling management requirements and a reminder about existing reporting... Read MoreRead more about 2018 Letter to Agents regarding Biofouling and Reporting Requirements
This guidance document summarizes the requirements of the Marine Invasive Species Program’s new biofouling management regulations that are effective October 1, 2017. The guidance document also includes a Frequently Asked Questions section and an example Biofouling... Read MoreRead more about Guidance Document for Biofouling Management Regulations to Minimize the Transfer of Nonindigenous Species from Vessels Arriving at California Ports
On July 24, 2017, Commission staff issued a letter to all vessel owners, operators, and agents approving the use of U.S. Coast Guard Type Approved Ballast Water Management Systems and U.S. Coast Guard accepted Alternate Management Systems to manage ballast water prior... Read MoreRead more about Use of Ballast Water Management Systems in California Waters