Comment Letter: Request to Include Ballast Water in State of California Petition Mar 10, 2025 Comment Letters To: The Honorable Rob Bonta Subject: ACWA Request to Include Ballast Water in State of California Petition for Review Regarding U.S. EPA’s Final Rule on Vessel Incidental Discharge National Standards of Performance Letter: The Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) respectfully requests the California Department of Justice include ballast water in its Petition for Review1 regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) final rule on Vessel Incidental Discharge National Standards of Performance.2 Given the deadline of March 10, 2025, for submitting the Docketing Statement and Statement of Issues, ACWA appreciates your attention to this time-sensitive request. Download Comment Letter