Holland & Knight LLP, law firm in Washington D.C, USA, has provided us with the following information.

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US Coastguard Authorities have now established that as of August 13, 2004 they may impose civil penalties of up to $27,500 per day on ships failing to submit required ballast management reports. This requirement has existed for some years but without penalty for non compliance. The requirements are also widened to reduce the risk of introduction of non indigenous species into US waters. (Ref. 69 Fed Reg 32864)

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