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§ 2291. Purpose, Applicability, and Date of Implementation.

2 CA ADC § 2291Barclays Official California Code of Regulations

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Title 2. Administration
Division 3. State Property Operations
Chapter 1. State Lands Commission (Refs & Annos)
Article 4.7. Performance Standards and Compliance Assessment for the Discharge of Ballast Water for Vessels Operating in California Waters
2 CCR § 2291
§ 2291. Purpose, Applicability, and Date of Implementation.
Currentness
(a) The purpose of the regulations in Title 2, Division 3, Chapter 1, Article 4.7 of the California Code of Regulations is to move the state expeditiously toward elimination of the discharge of nonindigenous species into the waters of the state or into waters that may impact the waters of the state, based on the best available technology economically achievable.
(b) The provisions of Article 4.7 apply to all vessels, 300 gross registered tons or more, carrying, or capable of carrying ballast water, except those that are exempt under Section 71202, Public Resources Code.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Sections 71201.7, 71202 and 71205.3, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 71201, 71201.7, 71202 and 71205.3, Public Resources Code.
History
1. New article 4.7 (sections 2291-2296) and section filed 10-15-2007; operative 1-1-2008 (Register 2007, No. 42).
2. Repealer of subsection (c) and amendment of Note filed 10-1-2009; operative 10-31-2009 (Register 2009, No. 40).
3. Amendment of article heading, subsection (b) and Note filed 10-14-2021; operative 1-1-2022 (Register 2021, No. 42). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.
This database is current through 4/5/24 Register 2024, No. 14.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 2, § 2291, 2 CA ADC § 2291
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