; and (2) testing protocols that can assure accurate measurement of compliance with the ballast water discharge standard as proposed to be revised can be practicably implemented. (d) Revised ballast water discharge standard effective date and compliance deadline (1) In general If the Secretary issues a rule to revise the ballast water discharge standard under subsection (c), the Secretary shall include in such rule— (A) an effective date for the revised ballast discharge standard that is three years after the date on which such rule is published in the Federal Register