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USCG – BWM following type approval

The US Coast Guard article "Ballast Water Management – Beyond Type Approval" has been posted by the North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA). The article discusses the next steps in the ballast water management (BWM) process now that various BWM systems have received type approval. (1/17/17) [http://www.namepa.net/newsletter-articles/ballast-water-uscg].

Senate – bill introduced re ocean & coastal ecosystems

Senator Nelson (D-FL) introduced the Marine Oil Spill Prevention Act (S. 74) to improve the ability of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Coast Guard, and coastal States to sustain healthy ocean and coastal ecosystems by maintaining and sustaining their capabilities relating to oil spill preparedness, prevention, response, and for other purposes. (1/9/17) [https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-115s74is/pdf/BILLS-115s74is.pdf]. Fonte: Dennis Bryant.