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Great Lakes Congressional Watch

Wisconsin’s Ballast Permit Could Inspire Washington to Act

Wisconsin is the latest state to set its own ballast standard for ships working in the Great Lakes. Last week the state revealed their permit that will require the shipping industry to upgrade treatment systems to prevent more invasive species from entering the lakes. Since the Federal Government can’t get its act together to establish a national ballast standard the states have has no recourse but to set their own standards creating a patchwork of requirements that induces headaches for the shipping industry.

“Lacking a national ballast water treatment policy it is absolutely necessary for Wisconsin to challenge the Read More » »

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