[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 40, Volume 24]

[Revised as of July 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 40CFR230.4]



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                   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 A_General

 

Sec.  230.4  Organization.



    The Guidelines are divided into eight subparts. Subpart A presents 

those provisions of general applicability, such as purpose and 

definitions. Subpart B establishes the four conditions which must be 

satisfied in order to make a finding that a proposed discharge of 

dredged or fill material complies with the Guidelines. Section 230.11 of 

subpart B, sets forth factual determinations which are to be considered 

in determining whether or not a proposed discharge satisfies the subpart 

B conditions of compliance. Subpart C describes the physical and 

chemical components of a site and provides guidance as to how proposed 

discharges of dredged or fill material may affect these components. 

Subparts D through F detail the special characteristics of particular 

aquatic ecosystems in terms of their values, and the possible loss of 

these values due to discharges of dredged or fill material. Subpart G 

prescribes a number of physical, chemical, and biological evaluations 

and testing procedures to be used in reaching the required factual 

determinations. Subpart H details the means to prevent or mimimize 

adverse effects. Subpart I concerns advanced identification of disposal 

areas.