[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: 40CFR230.71]



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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 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.