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Vessel Discharges Comments, Testimony and Letters

Below please find comments, testimony and letters relevant to AWO’s advocacy on reforming vessel discharges regulations.
 
Comments
  • August 21, 2019 Comments to EPA and the Coast Guard on VIDA Implementation
  • August 5, 2013 Comments to the Coast Guard on Ballast Water Management Reporting and Recordkeeping
  • February 21, 2012 Comments to EPA on the Draft Vessel General Permit and Draft Small Vessel General Permit
  • December 4, 2009 Comments to Coast Guard on Proposed Ballast Water Management Regulations
 
Testimony
  • April 14, 2016 Testimony before House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
  • March 4, 2014 Testimony before House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
  • July 13, 2011 Testimony before House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation and Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment
 
Letters
  • February 17, 2015 Coalition Letter in Support of S. 373, the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act
  • February 5, 2013 Coalition Letter to Align EPA and Coast Guard Regulations
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