What is the primary reason why the ballast water management regulations exist as applicable to vessels equipped with ballast tanks operating in U.S. waters?

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Prevent invasion of non-indigenous foreign marine species into U.S. waters.

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Prevent oil pollution of environmentally sensitive areas within U.S. waters.

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Prevent changes in salinity or salt content of coastal U.S. waters.

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Prevent sedimentary deposits in ports and harbor areas of U.S. waters.

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