Vessel Incidental Discharge National Standards of Performance

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is publishing a proposed rule under the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act that would establish national standards of performance for marine pollution control devices for discharges incidental to the normal operation of primarily non-military and non-recreational vessels 79 feet in length and above into the waters of the United States or the waters of the contiguous zone. Albion Marine Solutions conducts ballast water sampling as per VGP requirements. Our team also conducts the equipment health checks and monitoring instrument calibration for BWTS and scrubbers. The proposed national standards of performance were developed in coordination with the U.S. Coast Guard and in consultation with interested Governors. Read more here