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@MISC{08executivesummary,
author = {},
title = {EXECUTIVE SUMMARY},
year = {2008}
}
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Abstract
effectively address the nonindigenous species (NIS) threat. In 2006, the Coastal Ecosystems Protection Act further expanded the State’s law, requiring the adoption of performance standards for the discharge of ballast water. The law charged the California State Lands Commission (Commission) with oversight of the state’s program to prevent or minimize the introduction of NIS from commercial vessels. To advance this goal, the Commission utilizes a comprehensive, multi-pronged approach that includes: ballast water management tracking, compliance, and enforcement; sound policy development in consultation with a wide array of experts and stakeholders; applied research that advances the strategies for NIS prevention; and outreach and education to coordinate information exchange among scientists, legislators, and stakeholders. This report summarizes the activities and accomplishments in each of these areas from July 2006 through June 2008. Compliance- Upon departure from each port or place in California, vessels are required to submit a Ballast Water Reporting Form which details their ballast management practices. Since July 2006, over 22,000 reporting forms have been submitted to the
Keyphrases
executive summary wide array reporting form california state land commission ballast water reporting form sound policy development state law multi-pronged approach ballast water ballast management practice coastal ecosystem protection act ballast water management tracking commercial vessel ni prevention performance standard state program information exchange nonindigenous specie
