Ecological Evaluation of Proposed Discharge of Dredged Material into Ocean Waters,
Abstract
In accordance with Section 227.27(b) of the Federal Register, Vol. 42, No. 7, 11 Jan 1977, an implementation manual has been developed jointly by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Corps of Engineers. Procedures are presented for evaluating potential environmental impacts of the discharge of dredged material into ocean waters, an evaluation that is required in considering permit applications for transporting dredged material for ocean dumping. This manual represents a multidisciplinary effort of both agencies to develop procedurally sound, routinely implementable guidance for complying with the technical requirements of the Register. The procedures are applicable to evaluating the potential ecological effects of dumping from hopper dredges, barges, and scows. Detailed guidance is provided on sediment and water sample collection, preparation, and preservation; chemical analysis of the liquid phase; bioassays of liquid, suspended particulate, and solid phases; estimation of bioaccumulation potential; and estimating the initial mixing.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA041209
Entities
People
- Richard K. Peddicord