The regulatory amendments in section 2298.5 in Article 4.8 of Title 2, Division 3 of Chapter 1 of the California Code of Regulations enter into force on 1 January 2021. This will change the way ships should submit information through the Marine Invasive Species Program Annual Vessel Reporting Form.
The California Marine Invasive Species Program (MISP) is a multi-agency program designed to prevent the introduction of nonindigenous species into State waters from vessels 300 gross registered tons and above that are capable of carrying ballast water.
The amended regulations require the annual submission of the Marine Invasive Species Program Annual Vessel Reporting Form to be made through the web-based platform MISP.IO at least 24 hours prior to a ship’s first arrival at a California port during each calendar year.
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