2018 House Bill 6465 / Public Act 667

Adopt Coast Guard ballast water discharge permit standards

Introduced in the House

Oct. 17, 2018

Introduced by Rep. Dan Lauwers (R-81)

To adopt the U.S. Coast Guard standards for ballast water discharges from oceangoing vessels. Michigan adopted its own permit requirement and standards in 2006, which was before the Coast Guard finalized theirs in 2012, and the bill would make compliance with the federal rules sufficient to get the state permit, which would still be required.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Trade

Nov. 27, 2018

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 4, 2018

Passed in the House 80 to 28 (details)

To make compliance with the U.S. Coast Guard standards for ballast water discharges from oceangoing vessels sufficient to get a requried state permit. Michigan adopted its own permit requirement and standards in 2006, which was before the Coast Guard finalized theirs in 2012.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 6, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

Dec. 13, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 18, 2018

Passed in the Senate 29 to 9 (details)

To make compliance with the U.S. Coast Guard standards for ballast water discharges from oceangoing vessels sufficient to get a requried state permit. Michigan adopted its own permit requirement and standards in 2006, which was before the Coast Guard finalized theirs in 2012.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 28, 2018