Implementing Regional Sediment Management (RSM): Policy Guidance and Authorities Pertinent to Improving the Use of Dredged Sediments

Abstract

This Technical Note (TN) provides information on applicable U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) policy guidance and authorities to assist USACE districts in the implementation of Regional Sediment Management (RSM) and includes methods to better integrate RSM strategies to improve the use of sediments into new and existing projects. This TN is an update to CHETN-XIV-8 Authorities and Policies Supporting Implementation of Regional Sediment Management (Martin 2002a), providing districts up-to-date information and examples to better evaluate and integrate RSM, where justified.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 2019
Accession Number
AD1069405

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  • Mathew H Schrader

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