Which agencies, if any, have authority to regulate invasive species associated with derelict ships?
In terms of ship movements and invasive species, the U.S. Coast Guard has authority at the federal level and MARAD is responsible for the vessels in the reserve fleet. In Oregon , the Department of Fish and Wildlife ha s authority under the Wildlife Integrity Rules ( OAR 635-056-0000 to 0150) to place imported wildlife species into three categories: prohibited, controlled and non-controlled. Included in all three groups are mollusks, crustaceans and fish species that may or may not be associated with these ships.
