Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990

Establishes the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force. Directs the Task Force to implement a program for U.S. waters to prevent introduction and dispersal of aquatic nuisance species; to monitor, control, and study such species; and to disseminate related information, with a focus on zebra mussels and other invasive species invasive species
An invasive species is any plant or animal that has spread or been introduced into a new area where they are, or could, cause harm to the environment, economy, or human, animal, or plant health. Their unwelcome presence can destroy ecosystems and cost millions of dollars.

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Pub. L. 101-646, title I, Nov. 29, 1990, 104 Stat. 4761 (16 U.S.C. 4701 et seq.)
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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 ballast water management regulations to prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic nuisance species into U.S. waters. It also established a national ballast water...

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