Ballast Water Management Act of 2007

Summary

Ballast Water Management Act of 2007 - Amends the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 to replace provisions relating to preventing the introduction and spread of aquatic nuisance species in the Great Lakes through the exchange of ballast water with provisions relating to the introduction and spread of such species from ballast water and other ship-borne vectors. (Currently, the provisions focus only on the Great Lakes.) Requires vessel operators to conduct all ballast water management operations in accordance with an approved ballast water management plan that meets requirements prescribed by regulation. Requires maintenance of a ballast water record book. Prohibits the discharge of ballast water in waters subject to U.S. jurisdiction except after conducting ballast water exchange in accordance with regulations, using a treatment technology meeting certain requirements, or using environmentally-sound alternative ballast water treatment technology. Allows exceptions, including for safety or stability. Allows waiver for a substantial business hardship. Sets forth exchange and treatment requirements. Requires notice to vessel owners and operators of any area in waters subject to the U.S. jurisdiction in which vessels may not uptake ballast water due to known conditions. Regulates the removal or disposition of sediment from spaces designed to carry ballast water. Requires a report to specified congressional committees on vessel-borne vectors of aquatic nuisance species and pathogens other than ballast water and sediment, including vessel hulls, anchors, and equipment.

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Timeline

1. 7 June 2007

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7360-7366)

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 7 June 2007

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7360)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 7 June 2007

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 27 September 2007

   Reported

   Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

   Source: Committee

5. 3 March 2008

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 589.

   Source: Calendars

6. 3 March 2008

   Reported

   Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 110-269.

   Source: Committee

7. 3 March 2008

   Reported

   Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 110-269.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Reported to Senate · 3 March 2008 · Official file
• Introduced in Senate · 7 June 2007 · Official file

Documents

6 official files

• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 3 March 2008

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 3 March 2008

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 3 March 2008

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 7 June 2007

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 7 June 2007

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 7 June 2007

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Sponsors

• Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] · R · Sponsor
• · sscm00 · Standing

Related records

• related to → Ballast Water Management Act of 2007
• related to → Prevention of Aquatic Invasive Species Act of 2007