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Emergency Response ProgramOregon Ballast Water ManagementBackgroundThe discharge of ballast water, used to provide vessel stability, may introduce aquatic non-indigenous species into Oregon waterways, potentially resulting in ecological damage, economic costs and/or human health concerns. Since 2002, DEQ has been authorized by the Oregon Legislature to implement and enforce ballast water management regulations in an effort to reduce the risk of introducing new aquatic invasive species. State regulations on ballast water management require that all regulated vessels submit ballast water management reports to DEQ at least 24 hours prior to entry into the state. Vessels intending to discharge ballast water into waters of the state must perform necessary management practices, as described in ORS 783.620-640, prior to discharge. All regulated vessels are subject to boarding, inspection and ballast water sampling verification by state inspectors. As described in 783.990-992, vessel operators/owners not in compliance with Oregon ballast water management regulations are subject to fines and/or civil penalties. Oregon ballast water management reportsIn addition to federal requirements for submission to the National Ballast Information Clearinghouse, report forms must also be submitted at least 24 hours prior to arrival in the State of Oregon. Reports may be submitted as e-mail attachments (DOC, PDF, SFDF, XLS, TIF of JPG formats only) to marine.room@pdxmex.co or , or via fax (503-229-6954) using the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Form Control No. 1625-0069. In the event a vessel’s actual ballast practices differ from those projected on the report, an amended report must be submitted prior to the vessel’s departure. Oregon ballast water management regulations
Note: Anticipated rulemaking efforts in 2010 intend to update some OAR definitions that are currently not consistent with recent amendments to the ORS. Other ballast water regulations
For more informationPlease contact Rian Hooff (Oregon Ballast Water Program Manager), 503-229-6865 (toll-free in Oregon: 1-800-452-4011 x6865). . |
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