- The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has closed its investigation into the impact of Canadian ballast water regulations on six U.S.-flagged vessels operating in the Great Lakes.
- Broader issues regarding differences in ballast water regulations between the U.S. and Canada remain unresolved.
- The FMC’s separate investigation into foreign trade regulations affecting all U.S.-flagged Great Lakes vessels continues to assess potential unfavorable conditions created by Canadian policies.
The Federal Maritime Commission has closed one of its investigations into Canadian ballast water regulations affecting six U.S.-flagged vessels in the Great Lakes after exemptions alleviated immediate concerns. However, broader regulatory disparities between the U.S. and Canada remain under scrutiny, with a second investigation ongoing, reports FMC.
Investigation Closed on Specific Ballast Regulations
The FMC has ended its investigation into Canadian ballast water regulations affecting six U.S.-flagged Great Lakes vessels after exemptions resolved compliance issues for 2024.
Future Compliance Challenges
By 2030, more than four dozen U.S.-flagged vessels operating in the Great Lakes will face Canadian ballast water compliance requirements, highlighting ongoing regulatory differences.
The FMC’s separate investigation into foreign trade regulations, initiated in 2020, remains active to evaluate the overall impact of Canadian policies on the U.S. Great Lakes fleets.
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Source: FMC
