1. Implementation of the National Invasive Species Act of 1996 (NISA)
RULES: National Invasive Species Act of 1996; implementation,
To comply with the National Invasive Species Act of 1996
(NISA), the Coast Guard has established both regulations and voluntary
guidelines to control the invasion of aquatic nuisance species (ANS).
Ballast water from ships is one of the largest pathways for the
intercontinental introduction and spread of ANS. This rule finalizes
regulations for
