Waterway Pollution Control: The Corps of Engineers' Permit Program.
Abstract
Waterway pollution is one of the most pressing, controversial issues in the nation. Rather suddenly in late 1970, the Corps of Engineers was directed to administer a nationwide program to grant permits for industrial waste discharges into navigable waterways and their tributaries. The program is based upon the provisions of an 1899 law, generally referred to as the Refuse Act, which authorizes the Secretary of the Army through the Chief of Engineers to control work in and discharges into waterways. Using library research, personal interviews, and letters, reference material was gathered to trace the background of the new permit program and its implementation by the Corps. The most significant historical background is found in the legal interpretations and administrative application of the Refuse Act between 1899 and 1970. Conclusions are given. (Modified author abstract)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 02, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0764420
Entities
People
- Ted E. Bishop
Organizations
- United States Army War College