The Associated Press - Thursday, October 23, 2008
MINNEAPOLIS
An environmental group says Minnesota's new restrictions on ballast water aren't strict enough and is asking an appeals court to reject the rules.
The water that ships discharge into Lake Superior is a threat to bring invasive species into state waters, and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency last month adopted a strict new permit process. It requires ships to follow Coast Guard practices. (More)
Source: Bemidji Pioneer
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