Program 3
Program 3
In this 3rd program in Maritime TV’s Ballast Water Management Report Series, Ecochlor CEO Steve Candito addresses the latest issues surrounding the small Vessel General Permit (sVGP) including timelines and overlapping regulations from U.S. Coast Guard, EPA and state governments. Steve also discusses the proposed Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (CVIDA) legislation, the current laboratory resources available for VGP compliance for ballast water testing and the importance of advanced planning by ship owners for VGP compliance.