NY S00145

Establishes the "Aquatic Nuisance Species Coalition Participation Act" as Title 23 of Article 17 of the Environmental Conservation Law.

Authorizes and directs the Department of Environmental Conservation to participate in the Great Lakes Aquatic Nuisance Species Coalition organized by Michigan to develop basin-wide regulations addressing aquatic nuisance species discharged in ballast water from ocean-going vessels.

Requires the department to actively participate with entities concerned with aquatic nuisance species, including the International Joint Commission, Great Lakes Commission, Great Lakes Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species, Great Lakes Fishery Commission, U.S. Coast Guard, EPA, and the New York State Invasive Species Task Force.

Mandates the department submit annual reports to the Governor and Legislature on Great Lakes Aquatic Nuisance Species Coalition activities.

Takes effect immediately upon enactment.