National Invasive Species Act of 1996

The National Invasive Species Act of 1996 amends the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 to mandate regulations to prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic nuisance species into the Great Lakes through ballast water.

Citation
P.L. 104-332
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P.L. 104-332 National Invasive Species Act of 1996
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Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990

To prevent and control infestations of the coastal inland waters of the United States by the zebra mussel and other nonindigenous aquatic nuisance species, to reauthorize the National Sea Grant College Program, and for other purposes.

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