MI HB5095

Oceangoing vessels engaging in port operations in Michigan must obtain a permit from the department demonstrating compliance with federal aquatic nuisance rules (33 CFR 151.1510) or approved environmentally sound technology to prevent discharge of aquatic nuisance species.

All vessels discharging ballast water must employ a ballast water management system beginning on the enactment date of this amendment.

Vessels must exchange ballast water or saltwater flushing and comply with applicable federal regulations (33 CFR part 151, subpart C, and 33 CFR 401.30).

Department must determine administrative completeness of permit applications within 30 days for new or increased use and 90 days for permit reissuance; applications are deemed complete if the department fails to make a determination within the applicable timeframe.

Permit fees for oceangoing vessel permits are specified in section 3120, with individual permit fees and general permit fees assessed according to that section's schedules.