Marine resources: copper-based antifouling paint: standards, studies, and best methods.
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Overview
This bill directs California agencies to reevaluate the standards for copper-based antifouling paint used on boats. It requires a collaborative study between several agencies to assess the impact of these paints on harbors, bays, and marinas, specifically focusing on elevated copper concentrations. Finally, the bill mandates the California Environmental Protection Agency to publish the best methods for addressing these elevated copper levels on its website.
Key provisions
- Requires the Department of Pesticide Regulation to reevaluate copper-based antifouling paint standards by January 1, 2029.
- Mandates a collaborative study between agencies to assess the effectiveness of low-leach-rate paint and copper concentrations by June 1, 2028.
- Requires the agencies to determine the best methods for addressing elevated copper concentrations by January 1, 2029.
- Directs the California Environmental Protection Agency to post the best methods on its website.
- Acknowledges existing regulations and studies related to dissolved copper discharge.
- Finds that coordination among multiple jurisdictions is necessary to address the issue.
- Specifies the timeframe for completing the reevaluation and study.
- Outlines the scope of the collaborative study to include saltwater harbors, bays, and marinas.
Who is affected
- Boat Manufacturers
- Boat Owners
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