[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 40, Volume 22]
[Revised as of July 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 40CFR230.71]

[Page 271]
 
                   TITLE 40--PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT
 
         CHAPTER I--ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 230--SECTION 404(b)(1) GUIDELINES FOR SPECIFICATION OF DISPOSAL SITES 
FOR DREDGED OR FILL MATERIAL--Table of Contents
 
             Subpart H--Actions To Minimize Adverse Effects
 
Sec. 230.71  Actions concerning the material to be discharged.

    The effects of a discharge can be minimized by treatment of, or 
limitations on the material itself, such as:
    (a) Disposal of dredged material in such a manner that 
physiochemical conditions are maintained and the potency and 
availability of pollutants are reduced.
    (b) Limiting the solid, liquid, and gaseous components of material 
to be discharged at a particular site;
    (c) Adding treatment substances to the discharge material;
    (d) Utilizing chemical flocculants to enhance the deposition of 
suspended particulates in diked disposal areas.