Proceedings of Ballast Water Discharge Standards Compliance Subject Matter Expert Workshop
Abstract
The USCG is charged with developing protocols and regulations for verifying compliance with the proposed ballast water discharge standards, yet it lacks the tools and methods to quickly and reliably determine vessel compliance with either the proposed Phase One or Phase Two standards. Additionally, there is little information on available compliance technologies or the capabilities (testing limitations) of those technologies to verify the performance of ballast water treatment systems. With the multiple variables for ballast water treatment systems and the vessels on which they will be installed, it is essential to understand and assess the costs, risks, and engineering and market constraints to develop feasible treatment compliance verification tools and methods for Phase One and Phase Two ballast water discharge standards. This report documents the proceedings of the Coast Guards Ballast Water Discharge Standards Compliance workshop held 28-30 June 2011 in New London, CT. The purpose of the workshop was to develop a compliance monitoring framework and to identify tools and methods that might be used for verification of compliance with the standards. Subject matter experts included representation from the various pertinent governmental bodies like the USCG, EPA, Maritime Administration, and Naval Research Laboratory. Other attendees included leaders in the fields of ballast water treatment and invasive species and related disciplines; such as wastewater and drinking water treatment, aquatic toxicology, water quality instrumentation, genetics and molecular biology, and environmental policy and enforcement.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2011
- Accession Number
- AD1210215
Entities
People
- Brandon Lee
- Mario Tamburri
- Sue Kim