Marine Environmental Protection Division Northern California Customer Service Meeting
The Commission will hold a Customer Service Meeting on Wednesday, September 25, 2019, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Shell Refinery Clubhouse. Please RSVP by replying no later than September 20, 2019, to Michelle Arriola at michelle.arriola@slc.ca.gov with the...
California Ballast Water Log Requirements
This letter provides information about California’s ballast water log requirements.
2019 Biennial Report on the Marine Invasive Species Program
The Commission approved the legislative report “2019 Biennial Report on the Marine Invasive Species Program” on February 11, 2019.
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2018 Ballast Water Treatment Technology Assessment Report
The Commission approved the legislative report “2018 Assessment of the Efficacy, Availability, and Environmental Impacts of Ballast Water Treatment Technologies for Use in California Waters” on December 4, 2018.
2019 Information & Reporting Updates on the Marine Invasive Species Program
This letter provides information about the implementation of biofouling management requirements and a reminder about existing reporting requirements.
Webinar on California Biofouling Management Regulations: First Year Update
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...
Feasibility Study of Shore-Based Ballast Water Reception and Treatment Facilities in California
The Delta Stewardship Council has posted the final report evaluating the feasibility of shore-based ballast water reception and treatment facilities in California.
Guidance Document for Biofouling Management Regulations to Minimize the Transfer of Nonindigenous Species from Vessels Arriving at California Ports
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 Management Plan template.