Aerial photo of The MV Cape Orlando (in Alameda) was undergoing a hull cleaning that the Marine Invasive Species Program was evaluating. Read more about Ballast Water Discharge Performance Standards FAQs

This is a collection of questions that have been asked about the implementation of new ballast water discharge performance standards regulations in California. Frequently Asked Questions California’s Performance Standards for Ballast Water Discharges Q 1. What are... Read MoreRead more about Ballast Water Discharge Performance Standards FAQs

South Lake Tahoe on a sunny day with people picnicking at the lake and the mountains in the background. Read more about Updated Lake Tahoe Rent Methodology Study – Public Comments & Responses

The Commission is updating its 2012 Category 1 Lake Tahoe Berths and Buoys benchmark rental rates and establishing a Category 2 Lake Tahoe benchmark rental rate for non-water-dependent uses. These rates are used to determine rent or other compensation as part of a... Read MoreRead more about Updated Lake Tahoe Rent Methodology Study – Public Comments & Responses

Read more about Use of Ballast Water Management Systems in California Waters

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