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[40 CFR 228] Title 40 Part 228 : Code of Federal Regulations ';
Title 40 Part 228
Title 40 → Chapter I → Subchapter H → Part 228
§228.3 Disposal site management responsibilities.
§228.4 Procedures for designation of sites.
§228.5 General criteria for the selection of sites.
§228.6 Specific criteria for site selection.
§228.7 Regulation of disposal site use.
§228.8 Limitations on times and rates of disposal.
§228.9 Disposal site monitoring.
§228.10 Evaluating disposal impact.
§228.11 Modification in disposal site use.
§228.12 [Reserved]
§228.13 Guidelines for ocean disposal site baseline or trend assessment surveys under section 102 of the Act.
§228.14 [Reserved]
§228.15 Dumping sites designated on a final basis.
Source: 42 FR 2482, Jan. 11, 1977, unless otherwise noted.
The criteria of this part 228 are established pursuant to section 102 of the Act and apply to the evaluation of proposed ocean dumping under title I of the Act. The criteria of this part 228 deal with the evaluation of the proposed dumping of material in ocean waters in relation to continuing requirements for effective management of ocean disposal sites to prevent unreasonable degradation of the marine environment from all wastes being dumped in the ocean. This part 228 is applicable to dredged material disposal sites only as specified in §§228.4(e), 228.9, and 228.12.
(b) The term baseline or trend assessment survey means the planned sampling or measurement of parameters at set stations or in set areas in and near disposal sites for a period of time sufficient to provide synoptic data for determining water quality, benthic, or biological conditions as a result of ocean disposal operations. The minimum requirements for such surveys are given in §228.13.
(e) The term management authority means the EPA organizational entity assigned responsibility for implementing the management functions identified in §228.3.
(a) Management of a site consists of regulating times, rates, and methods of disposal and quantities and types of materials disposed of; developing and maintaining effective ambient monitoring programs for the site; conducting disposal site evaluation and designation studies; and recommending modifications in site use and/or designation (e.g., termination of use of the site for general use or for disposal of specific wastes).
(b) Each site, upon final designation, will be assigned to either an EPA Regional office or to EPA Headquarters for management. These designations will be consistent with the delegation of authority in §220.4 of this chapter. The designated management authority is fully responsible for all aspects of the management of sites within the general requirements specified in §220.4 and this chapter. Specific requirements for meeting the management responsibilities assigned to the designated management authority for each site are outlined in §§228.5 and 228.6.
(a) General Permits. Geographical areas or regions within which materials may be dumped under a general permit will be published as part of the promulgation of each general permit.
(b) Special permits. Areas where ocean dumping is permitted subject to the specific conditions of individual special permits, will be designated by promulgation in this part 228, and such designation will be made based on environmental studies of each site, regions adjacent to the site, and on historical knowledge of the impact of waste disposal on areas similar to such sites in physical, chemical, and biological characteristics. All studies for the evaluation and potential selection of dumping sites will be conducted in accordance with the requirements of §§228.5 and 228.6. The Administrator may, from time to time, designate specific locations for temporary use for disposal of small amounts of materials under a special permit only without disposal site designation studies when such materials satisfy the Criteria and the Administrator determines that the quantities to be disposed of at such sites will not result in significant impact on the environment. Such designations will be done by promulgation in this part 228, and will be for a specified period of time and for specified quantities of materials.
(c) Emergency Permits. Dumping sites for materials disposed of under an emergency permit will be specified by the Administrator as a permit condition and will be based on an individual appraisal of the characteristics of the waste and the safest means for its disposal.
(d) Research Permits. Dumping sites for research permits will be determined by the nature of the proposed study. Dumping sites will be specified by the Administrator as a permit condition.
(e) Dredged Material Permits. (1) Areas where ocean dumping of dredged material is permitted subject to the specific conditions of Dredged Material permits issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be designated by EPA promulgation in this part 228, and such designation will be made based on environmental studies of each site, regions adjacent to the site, and on historical knowledge of the impact of dredged material disposal on areas similar to such sites in physical, chemical, and biological characteristics. All studies for the evaluation and potential selection of dredged material disposal sites will be conducted in accordance with the appropriate requirements of §§228.5 and 228.6, except that:
(2) In those cases where a recommended disposal site has not been designated by the Administrator, or where it is not feasible to utilize a recommended disposal site that has been designated by the Administrator, the District Engineer shall, in consultation with EPA, select a site in accordance with the requirements of §§228.5 and 228.6(a). Concurrence by EPA in permits issued for the use of such site for the dumping of dredged material at the site will constitute EPA approval of the use of the site for dredged material disposal only.
(d) The sizes of ocean disposal sites will be limited in order to localize for identification and control any immediate adverse impacts and permit the implementation of effective monitoring and surveilance programs to prevent adverse long-range impacts. The size, configuration, and location of any disposal site will be determined as a part of the disposal site evaluation or designation study.
(2) Location in relation to breeding, spawning, nursery, feeding, or passage areas of living resources in adult or juvenile phases;
(7) Existence and effects of current and previous discharges and dumping in the area (including cumulative effects);
(b) The results of a disposal site evaluation and/or designation study based on the criteria stated in paragraphs (a)(1) through (11) of this section will be presented in support of the site designation promulgation as an environmental assessment of the impact of the use of the site for disposal, and will be used in preparation of environmental impact statement for each site where such a statement is required by EPA policy. By publication of a notice in accordance with this part 228, an environmental impact statement, in draft form, will be made available for public comment not later than the time of publication of the site designation as proposed rulemaking, and a final EIS will be made available at the time of final rulemaking.
[42 FR 2482, Jan. 11, 1977, as amended at 84 FR 31515, July 2, 2019]
Limitations as to time for and rates of dumping may be stated as part of the promulgation of site designation. The times and the quantities of permitted material disposal will be regulated by the EPA management authority so that the limits for the site as specified in the site designation are not exceeded. This will be accomplished by the denial of permits for the disposal of some materials, by the imposition of appropriate conditions on other permits and, if necessary, the designation of new disposal sites under the procedures of §228.4. In no case may the total volume of material disposed of at any site under special permits cause the concentration of the total materials or any constituent of any of the materials being disposed of at the site to exceed limits specified in the site designation.
(a) The monitoring program, if deemed necessary by the Regional Administrator or the District Engineer, as appropriate, may include baseline or trend assessment surveys by EPA, NOAA, other Federal agencies, or contractors, special studies by permittees, and the analysis and interpretation of data from remote or automatic sampling and/or sensing devices. The primary purpose of the monitoring program is to evaluate the impact of disposal on the marine environment by referencing the monitoring results to a set of baseline conditions. When disposal sites are being used on a continuing basis, such programs may consist of the following components:
(1) Trend assessment surveys conducted at intervals frequent enough to assess the extent and trends of environmental impact. Until survey data or other information are adequate to show that changes in frequency or scope are necessary or desirable, trend assessment and baseline surveys should generally conform to the applicable requirements of §228.13. These surveys shall be the responsibility of the Federal government.
(2) Special studies conducted by the permittee to identify immediate and short-term impacts of disposal operations.
(b) These surveys may be supplemented, where feasible and useful, by data collected from the use of automatic sampling buoys, satellites or in situ platforms, and from experimental programs.
(c) EPA will require the full participation of permittees, and encourage the full participation of other Federal and State and local agencies in the development and implementation of disposal site monitoring programs. The monitoring and research programs presently supported by permittees may be incorporated into the overall monitoring program insofar as feasible.
(a) Impact of the disposal at each site designated under section 102 of the Act will be evaluated periodically and a report will be submitted as appropriate as part of the Annual Report to Congress. Such reports will be prepared by or under the direction of the EPA management authority for a specific site and will be based on an evaluation of all data available from baseline and trend assessment surveys, monitoring surveys, and other data pertinent to conditions at and near a site.
(b) The following types of effects, in addition to other necessary or appropriate considerations, will be considered in determining to what extent the marine environment has been impacted by materials disposed of at an ocean disposal site:
(1) Movement of materials into estuaries or marine sanctuaries, or onto oceanfront beaches, or shorelines;
(2) Movement of materials toward productive fishery or shellfishery areas;
(3) Absence from the disposal site of pollution-sensitive biota characteristic of the general area;
(4) Progressive, non-seasonal, changes in water quality or sediment composition at the disposal site, when these changes are attributable to materials disposed of at the site;
(5) Progressive, non-seasonal, changes in composition or numbers of pelagic, demersal, or benthic biota at or near the disposal site, when these changes can be attributed to the effects of materials disposed of at the site;
(6) Accumulation of material constituents (including without limitation, human pathogens) in marine biota at or near the site.
(c) The determination of the overall severity of disposal at the site on the marine environment, including without limitation, the disposal site and adjacent areas, will be based on the evaluation of the entire body of pertinent data using appropriate methods of data analysis for the quantity and type of data available. Impacts will be categorized according to the overall condition of the environment of the disposal site and adjacent areas based on the determination by the EPA management authority assessing the nature and extent of the effects identified in paragraph (b) of this section in addition to other necessary or appropriate considerations. The following categories shall be used:
(1) Impact Category I: The effects of activities at the disposal site shall be categorized in Impact Category I when one or more of the following conditions is present and can reasonably be attributed to ocean dumping activities;
(i) There is identifiable progressive movement or accumulation, in detectable concentrations above normal ambient values, of any waste or waste constituent from the disposal site within 12 nautical miles of any shoreline, marine sanctuary designated under title III of the Act, or critical area designated under section 102(c) of the Act; or
(ii) The biota, sediments, or water column of the disposal site, or of any area outside the disposal site where any waste or waste constituent from the disposal site is present in detectable concentrations above normal ambient values, are adversely affected by the toxicity of such waste or waste constituent to the extent that there are statistically significant decreases in the populations of valuable commercial or recreational species, or of specific species of biota essential to the propagation of such species, within the disposal site and such other area as compared to populations of the same organisms in comparable locations outside such site and area; or
(iii) Solid waste material disposed of at the site has accumulated at the site or in areas adjacent to it, to such an extent that major uses of the site or of adjacent areas are significantly impaired and the Federal or State agency responsible for regulating such uses certifies that such significant impairment has occurred and states in its certificate the basis for its determination of such impairment; or
(iv) There are adverse effects on the taste or odor of valuable commercial or recreational species as a result of disposal activities; or
(v) When any toxic waste, toxic waste constituent, or toxic byproduct of waste interaction, is consistently identified in toxic concentrations above normal ambient values outside the disposal site more than 4 hours after disposal.
(2) Impact Category II: The effects of activities at the disposal site which are not categorized in Impact Category I shall be categorized in Impact Category II.
(a) Modifications in disposal site use which involve the withdrawal of designated disposal sites from use or permanent changes in the total specified quantities or types of wastes permitted to be discharged to a specific disposal site will be made through promulgation of an amendment to the disposal site designation set forth in this part 228 and will be based on the results of the analyses of impact described in §228.10 or upon changed circumstances concerning use of the site.
(b) Modifications in disposal site use promulgated pursuant to paragraph (a) of this section shall not automatically modify conditions of any outstanding permit issued pursuant to this subchapter H, and provided further that unless the EPA management authority for such site modifies, revokes or suspends such permit or any of the terms or conditions of such permit in accordance with the provisions of §232.2 based on the results of impact analyses as described in §228.10 or upon changed circumstances concerning use of the site, such permit will remain in force until its expiration date.
(c) When the EPA management authority determines that activities at a disposal site have placed the site in Impact Category I, the Administrator or the Regional Administrator, as the case may be, shall place such limitations on the use of the site as are necessary to reduce the impacts to acceptable levels.
(d) The determination of the Administrator as to whether to terminate or limit use of a disposal site will be based on the impact of disposal at the site itself and on the Criteria.
The purpose of a baseline or trend assessment survey is to determine the physical, chemical, geological, and biological structure of a proposed or existing disposal site at the time of the survey. A baseline or trend assessment survey is to be regarded as a comprehensive synoptic and representative picture of existing conditions; each such survey is to be planned as part of a continual monitoring program through which changes in conditions at a disposal site can be documented and assessed. Surveys will be planned in coordination with the ongoing programs of NOAA and other Federal, State, local, or private agencies with missions in the marine environment. The field survey data collection phase of a disposal site evaluation or designation study shall be planned and conducted to obtain a body of information both representative of the site at the time of study and obtained by techniques reproducible in precision and accuracy in future studies. A full plan of study which will provide a record of sampling, analytical, and data reduction procedures must be developed, documented and approved by the EPA management authority. Plans for all surveys which will produce information to be used in the preparation of environmental impact statements will be approved by the Administrator or his designee. This plan of study also shall be incorporated as an appendix into a technical report on the study, together with notations describing deviations from the plan required in actual operations. Relative emphasis on individual aspects of the environment at each site will depend on the type of wastes disposed of at the site and the manner in which such wastes are likely to affect the local environment, but no major feature of the disposal site may be neglected. The observations made and the data obtained are to be based on the information necessary to evaluate the site for ocean dumping. The parameters measured will be those indicative, either directly or indirectly, of the immediate and long-term impact of pollutants on the environment at the disposal site and adjacent land or water areas. An initial disposal site evaluation or designation study should provide an immediate baseline appraisal of a particular site, but it should also be regarded as the first of a series of studies to be continued as long as the site is used for waste disposal.
(a) Timing. Baseline or trend assessment surveys will be conducted with due regard for climatic and seasonal impact on stratification and other conditions in the upper layers of the water column. Where a choice of season is feasible, trend assessment surveys should be made during those months when pollutant accumulation within disposal sites is likely to be most severe, or when pollutant impact within disposal sites is likely to be most noticeable.
(1) Where disposal sites are near large riverine inflows to the ocean, surveys will be done with due regard for the seasonal variation in river flow. In some cases several surveys at various river flows may be necessary before a site can be approved.
(2) When initial surveys show that seasonal variation is not significant and surveys at greater than seasonable intervals are adequate for characterizing a site, resurveys shall be carried out in climatic conditions as similar to those of the original surveys as possible, particularly in depths less than 200 meters.
(b) Duration. The actual duration of a field survey will depend upon the size and depth of the site, weather conditions during the survey, and the types of data to be collected. For example, for a survey of an area of 100 square miles on the continental shelf, including an average dump site and the region contiguous to it, an on-site operation would be scheduled for completion within one week of weather suitable for on-site operations. More on-site operating time may be scheduled for larger or highly complex sites.
(c) Numbers and locations of sampling stations. The numbers and locations of sampling stations will depend in part on the local bathymetry with minimum numbers of stations per site fixed as specified in the following sections. Where the bottom is smooth or evenly sloping, stations for water column measurements and benthic sampling and collections, other than trawls, shall be spaced throughout the survey area in a manner planned to provide maximum coverage of both the disposal site and contiguous control areas, considering known water movement characteristics. Where there are major irregularities in the bottom topography, such as canyons or gullies, or in the nature of the bottom, sampling stations for sediments and benthic communities shall be spaced to provide representative sampling of the major different features.
(d) Measurements in the water column at and near the dump site—(1) Water quality parameters measured. These shall include the major indicators of water quality, particularly those likely to be affected by the waste proposed to be dumped. Specifically included at all stations are measurements of temperature, dissolved oxygen, salinity, suspended solids, turbidity, total organic carbon, pH, inorganic nutrients, and chlorophyll a.
(i) At one station near the center of the disposal site, samples of the water column shall be taken for the analysis of the following parameters: Mercury, cadmium, copper, chromium, zinc, lead, arsenic, selenium, vanadium, beryllium, nickel, pesticides, petroleum hydrocarbons, and persistent organoha-logens. These samples shall be preserved for subsequent analysis by or under the direct supervision of EPA laboratories in accordance with the approved plan of study.
(ii) These parameters are the basic requirements for all sites. For the evaluation of any specific disposal site additional measurements may be required, depending on the present or intended use of the site. Additional parameters may be selected based on the materials likely to be in wastes dumped at the site, and on parameters likely to be affected by constituents of such wastes. Analysis for other constituents characteristic of wastes discharged to a particular disposal site, or of the impact of such wastes on water quality, will be included in accordance with the approved plan of study.
(2) Water quality sampling requirements. The number of samples collected from the water column should be sufficient to identify representative changes throughout the water column such as to avoid short-term impact due to disposal activities. The following key locations should be considered in selecting water column depths for sampling:
(i) Surface, below interference from surface waves;
(ii) Middle of the surface layer;
(iii) Bottom of the surface layer;
(iv) Middle of the thermocline or halocline, or both if present;
(v) Near the top of the stable layer beneath a thermocline or halocline;
(vi) Near the middle of a stable layer;
(vii) As near the bottom as feasible;
(viii) Near the center of any zone showing pronounced biological activity or lack thereof.
(3) Water column biota. Sampling stations for the biota in the water column shall be as near as feasible to stations used for water quality; in addition at least two night-time stations in the disposal site and contiguous area are required. At each station vertical or oblique tows with appropriately-meshed nets shall be used to assess the microzooplankton, the nekton, and the macrozooplankton, Towing times and distances shall be sufficient to obtain representative samples of organisms near water quality stations. Organisms shall be sorted and identified to taxonomic levels necessary to identify dominant organisms, sensitive or indicator organisms, and organism diversity. Tissue samples of representative species shall be analyzed for pesticides, persistent organohalogens, and heavy metals. Discrete water samples shall also be used to quantitatively assess the phytoplankton at each station.
(e) Measurements of the benthic region—(1) Bottom sampling. Samples of the bottom shall be taken for both sediment composition and structure, and to determine the nature and numbers of benthic biota.
(i) At each station sampling may consist of core samples, grab samples, dredge samples, trawls, and bottom photography or television, where available and feasible, depending on the nature of the bottom and the type of disposal site. Each type of sampling shall be replicated sufficiently to obtain a representative set of samples. The minimum numbers of replicates of successful samples at each continental shelf station for each type of device mentioned above are as follows:
Cores 3.
Grabs 5.
Trawl 20-min. tow.
(ii) Selection of bottom stations will be based to a large extent on the bottom topography and hydrography as determined by the bathymetric survey. On the continental shelf, where the bottom has no significant discontinuities, a bottom station density of at least three times the water column stations is recommended, depending on the type of site being evaluated. Where there are significant differences in bottom topography, additional stations shall be occupied near the discontinuity and on each side of it. Beyond the continental shelf, lesser densities may be used.
(2) Bathymetric survey. Sufficient tracklines shall be run to develop complete bottom coverage of bathymetry with reasonable assurance of accurate coverage of bottom topography, with trackline direction and spacing as close as available control allows. The site itself is to be developed at the greatest density possible, with data to be collected to a suitable distance about the site as is required to identify major changes in bathymetry which might affect the site. Specifications for each bathymetric survey will vary, depending on control, bottom complexity, depths, equipment, and map scale required. In most cases, a bathymetric map at a scale of 1:25,000 to 1:10,000 will be required, with a minimum of 1-5 meter contour interval except in very flat areas. When the foregoing bathymetric detail is available from recent surveys of the disposal site, bathymetry during a baseline or trend assessment survey may be limited to sonar profiles of bathymetry on transects between sampling stations.
(3) Nature of bottom. The size distribution of sediments, mineral character and chemical quality of the bottom will be determined to a depth appropriate for the type of bottom. The following parameters will be measured at all stations: Particle size distribution, major mineral constituents, texture, settling rate, and organic carbon.
(i) At several stations near the center of the disposal site, samples of sediments shall be taken for the analysis of the following parameters: Mercury, cadmium, copper, chromium, zinc, lead, arsenic, selenium, vanadium, beryllium, nickel, pesticides, persistent organohalogens, and petroleum hydrocarbons. These samples shall be preserved for subsequent analysis by or under the direct supervision of EPA laboratories in accordance with the approved plan of study.
(ii) These parameters are the basic requirements for all sites. For the evaluation of any specific disposal site additional measurements may be required, depending on the present or intended use of the site. Additional parameters may be selected based on the materials likely to be in wastes dumped at the site, and on parameters likely to be affected by constituents of such wastes. Such additional parameters will be selected by the EPA management authority.
(4) Benthic biota. This shall consist of a quantitative and qualitative evaluation of benthic communities including macroinfauna and macroepifauna, meiobenthos, and microbenthos, and should include an appraisal, based on existing information, of the sensitivity of indigenous species to the waste proposed to be discharged. Organisms, shall be sorted, and identified to taxonomic levels necessary to identify dominant organisms, sensitive or indicator organisms, and organism diversity. Tissue samples of the following types of organisms shall be analyzed for persistent organohalogens, pesticides, and heavy metals:
(i) A predominant species of demersal fish;
(ii) The most abundant macroinfaunal species; and
(iii) A dominant epifaunal species, with particular preference for a species of economic importance.
(f) Other measurements—(1) Hydrodynamic features. The direction and speed of water movement shall be characterized at levels appropriate for the site and type of waste to be dumped. Where depths and climatic conditions are great enough for a thermocline or halocline to exist, the relationship of water movement to such a feature shall be characterized.
(i) Current measurements. When current meters are used as the primary source of hydrodynamic data, at least 4 current meter stations with at least 3 meters at depths appropriate for the observed or expected discontinuities in the water column should be operated for as long as possible during the survey. Where feasible, current meters should be deployed at the initiation of the survey and recovered after its completion. Stations should be at least a mile apart, and should be placed along the long axis of the dumping site. For dumping sites more than 10 miles along the long axis, one current meter station every 5 miles should be operated. Where there are discontinuities in surface layers, e.g., due to land runoff, stations should be operated in each water mass.
(ii) Water mass movement. Acceptable methods include: dye, drogues, surface drifters, side scan sonar, bottom drifters, and bottom photography or television. When such techniques are the primary source of hydrodynamic data, coverage should be such that all significant hydrodynamic features likely to affect waste movement are measured.
(2) Sea state. Observations of sea state and of standard meteorological parameters shall be made at 8-hour intervals.
(3) Surface phenomena. Observations shall be made of oil slicks, floating materials, and other visible evidence of pollution; and, where possible, collections of floating materials shall be made.
(g) Survey procedures and techniques. Techniques and procedures used for sampling and analysis shall represent the state-of-the-art in oceanographic survey and analytical practice. Survey plans shall specify the methods to be used and will be subject to approval by EPA.
(h) Quality assurance. The EPA management authority may require that certain samples be submitted on a routine basis to EPA laboratories for analysis as well as being analyzed by the surveyor, and that EPA personnel participate in some field surveys.
(a)(1) The sites identified in this section are approved for dumping the indicated materials. Designation of these sites was based on environmental studies conducted in accordance with the provisions of this part 228, and the sites listed in this section have been found to meet the site designation criteria of §§228.5 and 228.6.
(2) Unless otherwise specifically noted, site management authority for each site set forth in this section is delegated to the EPA Regional office under which the site entry is listed.
(b) Region I Final Dredged Material Sites.
(1) Portland, Maine, Dredged Material Disposal Site.
(i) Location: 43°33′36″ N., 70°02′42″ W.; 43°33′36″ N., 70°01′18″ W.; 43°34′36″ N., 70°02′42″ W.; 43°34′36″ N., 70°01′18″ W.
(iii) Depth: 50 meters.
(2) Massachusetts Bay Disposal Site.
(iv) Exclusive Use: Dredged material.
(v) Period of Use: Continuing.
(E) There is established a Long Island Sound Dredging Steering Committee (Steering Committee), consisting of high-level representatives from the states of Connecticut and New York, EPA, USACE, and, as appropriate, other federal and state agencies. The Steering Committee will provide policy-level direction to the Long Island Sound Regional Dredging Team (LIS RDT) and facilitate high-level collaboration among the agencies critical to promoting the development and use of beneficial alternatives for dredged material. State participation on the LIS RDT and Steering Committee is voluntary. The Steering Committee is charged with: Establishing a baseline for the volume and percentage of dredged material being beneficially used and placed at the open-water sites; establishing a reasonable and practicable series of stepped objectives, including timeframes, to increase the percentage of beneficially used material while reducing the percentage and amount being disposed in open water, and while recognizing that the amounts of dredged material generated by the dredging program will naturally fluctuate from year to year; and developing accurate methods to track the placement of dredged material, with due consideration for annual fluctuations. The stepped objectives should incorporate an adaptive management approach while aiming for continuous improvement. When tracking progress the Steering Committee should recognize that exceptional circumstances may result in delays in meeting an objective. Exceptional circumstances should be infrequent, irregular, and unpredictable. It is expected that each of the member agencies will commit the necessary resources to support the LIS RDT and Steering Committee's work, including the collection of data necessary to support establishing the baseline and tracking and reporting on the future disposition of dredged material. The Steering Committee may utilize the LIS RDT, as appropriate, to carry out the tasks assigned to it. The Steering Committee, with the support of the LIS RDT, will guide a concerted effort to encourage greater use of beneficial use alternatives, including piloting alternatives, identifying possible resources, and eliminating regulatory barriers, as appropriate.
(H) Disposal shall be limited to dredged sediments that comply with the Ocean Dumping Regulations.
(I) Disposal of dredged material at the designated sites pursuant to the designation in this paragraph (b)(4) shall not be allowed for any materials subject to a waiver under 33 U.S.C. 1413(d) unless, for any project where a waiver is sought, the New England or New York District of the USACE provides notification, by certified mail at least thirty (30) days before making the waiver request, to the Governors of the states of Connecticut and New York and the North Atlantic Division of the USACE that it will be requesting a waiver.
(J) Transportation of dredged material to the sites shall only be allowed when weather and sea conditions will not interfere with safe transportation and will not create risk of spillage, leak or other loss of dredged material in transit. No disposal trips shall be initiated when the National Weather Service has issued a gale warning for local waters during the time period necessary to complete dumping operations.
(K) Nothing in the designation in this paragraph (b)(4) or elsewhere precludes the EPA from exercising its statutory authority to designate other ocean disposal sites, not subject to the restrictions in paragraph (b)(4)(vi), or taking any subsequent action to modify the site designation in paragraph (b)(4), provided that the EPA makes any such designation or takes such subsequent action through a separate rulemaking in accordance with all applicable legal requirements. Nothing in this designation shall be interpreted to restrict the EPA's authorities under the MPRSA or the implementing regulations or to amend the implementing regulations.
(c) Region I Final Other Wastes Sites.
(1) No final sites.
(d) Region II Final Dredged Material Sites.
(1) Fire Island Inlet, Long Island, New York Dredged Material Disposal Site.
(ii) Size: Approximately 1.09 square nautical miles.
(iii) Depth: Ranges from 7 to 10 meters.
(vi) Restrictions: Disposal shall be limited to dredged material from Fire Island Inlet, Long Island, New York.
(2) Jones Inlet, Long Island, New York Dredged Material Disposal Site.
(ii) Size: Approximately 1.19 square nautical miles.
(vi) Restrictions: Disposal shall be limited to dredged material from Jones Island Inlet, Long Island, New York.
(3) East Rockaway Inlet, Long Island NY Dredged Material Disposal Site.
(ii) Size: Approximately 0.81 square nautical miles.
(iii) Depth: Ranges from 6 to 9 meters.
(vi) Restrictions: Disposal shall be limited to dredged material from East Rockaway Inlet, Long Island, New York.
(4) Rockaway Inlet, Long Island, New York Dredged Material Disposal Site.
(ii) Size: Approximately 0.38 square nautical miles.
(iii) Depth: Ranges from 8 to 11 meters.
(vi) Restrictions: Disposal shall be limited to dredged material from Rockaway Inlet, Long Island, New York.
(5) Shark River, New Jersey Dredged Material Disposal Site.
(ii) Size: Approximately 0.6 square nautical miles.
(iii) Depth: Approximately 12 meters.
(vi) Restrictions: Disposal shall be limited to dredged material from Shark River Inlet, New Jersey.
(6) Historical Area Remediation Site (HARS) Designation/Mud Dump Site Termination.
(i) Status of Former Mud Dump Site: The Mud Dump Site, designated as an Impact Category I site on May 4, 1984, is terminated.
(ii) Location: (A) The HARS (which includes the 2.2 square nautical mile area of the former Mud Dump Site) is a 15.7 square nautical mile area located approximately 3.5 nautical miles east of Highlands, New Jersey and 7.7 nautical miles south of Rockaway, Long Island. The HARS consists of a Primary Remediation Area (PRA), a Buffer Zone, and a No Discharge Zone. The HARS is bounded by the following coordinates:
A 40°25′39″ N 73°53′55″ W 40°25.65′ N 73°53.92′ W.
M 40°25′39″ N 73°48′58″ W 40°25.65′ N 73°48.97″ W.
P 40°21′19″ N 73°48′57″ W 40°21.32′ N 73°48.95′ W.
R 40°21′19″ N 73°52′30″ W 40°21.32′ N 73°52.50′ W.
S 40°21′52″ N 73°53′55″ W 40°21.87′ N 73°53.92′ W.
V 40°21′52″ N 73°52′30″ W 40°21.87′ N 73°52.50′ W.
(B) The PRA, is a 9.0 square nautical mile area to be remediated with at least a 1 meter cap of the Material for Remediation. The PRA is bounded by the following coordinates:
B 40°25′23″ N 73°53′34″ W 40°25.38′ N 73°53.57′ W.
D 40°25′22″ N 73°52′08″ W 40°25.37′ N 73°52.13′ W.
F 40°23′13″ N 73°52′09″ W 40°23.22′ N 73°52.15″ W.
G 40°23′13″ N 73°51′28″ W 40°23.22′ N 73°51.47′ W.
H 40°22′41″ N 73°51′28″ W 40°22.68′ N 73°51.47′ W.
I 40°22′41″ N 73°50′43″ W 40°22.68′ N 73°50.72′ W.
L 40°25′22″ N 73°50′44″ W 40°25.37′ N 73°50.73′ W.
N 40°25′22″ N 73°49′19″ W 40°25.37′ N 73°49.32′ W.
O 40°21′35″ N 73°49′19″ W 40°21.58′ N 73°49.32′ W.
Q 40°21′36″ N 73°52′08″ W 40°21.60′ N 73°52.13′ W.
T 40°22′08″ N 73°52′08″ W 40°22.13′ N 73°52.13′ W.
U 40°22′08″ N 73°53′34″ W 40°22.13′ N 73°53.57′ W.
(iii) Size: 15.7 square nautical miles.
(iv) Depth: Ranges from 12 to 42 meters.
(v) Restrictions on Use:
(A) The site will be managed so as to reduce impacts within the PRA to acceptable levels in accordance with 40 CFR 228.11(c). Use of the site will be restricted to dredged material suitable for use as the Material for Remediation. This material shall be selected so as to ensure it will not cause significant undesirable effects including through bioaccumulation or unacceptable toxicity, in accordance with 40 CFR 227.6.
(B) Placement of Material for Remediation will be limited to the PRA. Placement of Material for Remediation within the PRA is not allowed in a 0.27 nautical mile radius around the following coordinates due to the presence of shipwrecks: 40°25.30′ W, 73°52.80′ N; 40°25.27′ W, 73°52.13′ N; 40°25.07′ W, 73°50.05′ N; 40°22.46′ W, 73°53.27′ N.
(C) No placement of material may take place within the Buffer Zone, although this zone may receive material that incidentally spreads out of the PRA. The Buffer Zone is an approximately 5.7 square nautical mile area (0.27 nautical mile wide band around the PRA), which is bounded by the following coordinates:
C 40°25′39″ N 73°51′48″ W 40°25.65′ N 73°51.80′ W.
E 40°23′48″ N 73°51′48″ W 40°23.80′ N 73°51.80′ W.
F 40°23′13″ N 73°52′09″ W 40°23.22′ N 73°52.15′ W.
J 40°23′48″ N 73°51′06″ W 40°23.80′ N 73°51.10′ W.
K 40°25′39″ N 73°51′06″ W 40°25.65′ N 73°51.10′ W.
M 40°25′39″ N 73°48′58″ W 40°25.65′ N 73°48.97′ W.
(D) No placement or incidental spread of the material is allowed within the No Discharge Zone, an approximately 1.0 square nautical mile area, bounded by the following coordinates:
(vi) Period of Use: Continuing use until EPA determines that the PRA has been sufficiently capped with at least 1 meter of the Material for Remediation. At that time, EPA will undertake any necessary rulemaking to de-designate the HARS.
(7) Manasquan, New Jersey Dredged Material Disposal Site.
(ii) Size: Approximately 0.11 square nautical miles.
(iii) Depth: Approximately 18 meters.
(vi) Restrictions: Disposal shall be limited to dredged material from Manasquan Inlet, New Jersey.
(8) Absecon Inlet, NJ Dredged Material Disposal Site.
(ii) Size: Approximately 0.28 square nautical miles.
(iii) Depth: Approximately 17 meters.
(vi) Restrictions: Disposal shall be limited to dredged material from Absecon Inlet, New Jersey.
(9) Cold Spring Inlet, NJ Dredged Material Disposal Site.
(ii) Size: Approximately 0.13 square nautical miles.
(iii) Depth: Approximately 9 meters.
(vi) Restrictions: Disposal shall be limited to dredged material from Cold Spring Inlet, New Jersey.
(10) San Juan Harbor, PR, Dredged Material Site.
(ii) Size: 0.98 square nautical mile.
(iii) Depth: Ranges from 200 to 400 meters.
(11) Arecibo Harbor, PR Dredged Material Disposal Site.
(iii) Depth: Ranges from 101 to 417 meters.
(12) Mayaguez Harbor, PR Dredged Material Disposal Site.
(iii) Depth: Ranges from 351 to 384 meters.
(13) Ponce Harbor, PR Dredged Material Disposal Site.
(iii) Depth: Ranges from 329 to 457 meters.
(14) Yabucoa Harbor, PR Dredged Material Disposal Site.
(iii) Depth: Ranges from 549 to 914 meters.
(e) Region II Final Other Wastes Sites.
(f) Region III Final Dredged Material Sites.
(1) Dam Neck, Virginia, Dredged Material Disposal Site.
(i) Location: 36°51′24.1″ N., 75°54′41.4″ W.; 36°51′24.1″ N., 75°53′02.9″ W.; 36°50′52.0″ N., 75°52′49.0″ W.; 36°46′27.4″ N., 75°51′39.2″ W.; 36°46′27.5″ N., 75°54′19.0″ W.; 36°50′05.0″ N., 75°54′19.0″ W.
(ii) Size: 8 square nautical miles.
(iii) Depth: Averages 11 meters.
(vi) Restriction: Disposal shall be limited to dredged material from the mouth of Chesapeake Bay.
(2) Norfolk, VA, Dredged Material Disposal Site.
(i) Location: Center point: Latitude—36°59′00″ N., Longitude—75°39′00″ W.
(ii) Size: Circular with a radius of 7.4 kilometers (4 nautical miles).
(iii) Depth: Ranges from 13.1 to 26 meters.
(vi) Restrictions: Site shall be limited to suitable dredged material which passed the criteria for ocean dumping.
(g) Region III Final Other Wastes Sites.
(h) Region IV Final Dredged Material Sites.
(1) Morehead City, NC Dredged Material Disposal Site.
(iii) Depth: Average 12.0 meters.
(vi) Restriction: Disposal shall be limited to dredged material from the Morehead City Harbor, North Carolina area. All material disposed must satisfy the requirements of the ocean dumping regulations.
(2) Wilmington, NC Dredged Material Disposal Site.
(ii) Size: 2.3 square nautical miles.
(iii) Depth: Averages 13 meters.
(vi) Restriction: Disposal shall be limited to the dredged material from Wilmington Harbor area.
(3) Georgetown Harbor; Georgetown, South Carolina: Ocean Dredged Material Disposal Site.
(iii) Depth: 6 to 11 meter range.
(vi) Restriction: Disposal shall be limited to suitable dredged material from the greater Georgetown, South Carolina, area.
(iv) Primary use: Dredged material from the Charleston Harbor deepening project.
(6) Savannah, GA Dredged Material Disposal Site.
(i) Location: 31°55′53″ N, 80°44′20″ W; 31°57′55″ N, 80°46′48″ W; 31°57′55″ N, 80°44′20″ W; 31°55′53″ N, 80°46′48″ W (NAD27).
(ii) Size: 4.26 square nautical miles.
(iii) Depth: Averages 11.4 meters.
(vi) Restriction: Disposal shall be limited to dredged material from the Savannah Harbor area.
(7) Brunswick Harbor, Brunswick, Georgia Ocean Dredged Material Disposal Site.
(ii) Size: Approximately 2 square nautical miles.
(iii) Depth: Average 9 meters.
(vi) Restrictions: Disposal shall be limited to suitable dredged material from the greater Brunswick, Georgia, vicinity.
(8) Fernandina Beach, FL Dredged Material Disposal Site.
(ii) Size: Four square nautical miles.
(iii) Depth: Average 16 meters.
(vi) Restriction: Disposal shall be limited to dredged material which meets the criteria given in the Ocean Dumping Regulations in 40 CFR part 227.
(9) Jacksonville, FL Dredged Material Site.
(i) Location: 30° 21.514′ N., 81° 18.555′ W.; 30° 21.514′ N, 81° 17.422′ W.; 30° 20.515′ N., 81° 17.422′ W.; 30° 20.515′ N, 81° 17.012′ W.; 30° 17.829′ N., 81° 17.012′ W.; 30° 17.829′ N, 81° 18.555′ W.
(vi) Restrictions: (A) Disposal shall be limited to dredged material from the Jacksonville, Florida, area;
(10) Canaveral Harbor, FL, Dredged Material Dumpsite.
(i) Location: 28°20′15″ N., 80°31′11″ W.; 28°18′51″ N., 80°29′15″ W.; 28°17′13″ N., 80°30′53″ W.; 28°18′36″ N., 80°32′45″ W.
Center coordinates: 28°18′44″ N., 80°31′00″ W. (NAD 27).
(ii) Size: 4 square nautical miles.
(iii) Depth: Range 47 to 55 feet.
(vi) Restriction: Disposal shall be limited to suitable dredged material from the greater Canaveral, Florida, vicinity.
(11) Fort Pierce Harbor, FL, Fort Pierce, FL, Ocean Dredged material Disposal Site.
(iii) Depth: Average range 40 to 54 feet.
(12) Pensacola Nearshore, FL Dredged Material Disposal Site.
(ii) Size: 2.48 square nautical miles.
(vi) Restriction: Disposal shall be limited to dredged materials which are shown to be predominantly sand (defined by a median grain size greater than 0.125 mm and a composition of less than 10% fines) and meet the Ocean Dumping Criteria.
(13) Pensacola, Florida Ocean Dredged Material Disposal Site, i.e. the Pensacola (Offshore) Ocean Dredged Material Disposal Site.
(i) Location: 30°08′50″ N., 87°19′30″ W.; 30°08′50″ N., 87°16′30″ W.; 30°07′05″″ N., 87°16′30″ W.; 30°07′05″ N., 87°19′30″ W.
(ii) Size: Approximately 6 square statute miles.
(iii) Depth: Ranges from 65 to 80 feet.
(vi) Restrictions: Disposal is restricted to predominantly fine-grained dredged material from the greater Pensacola, Florida area that meets the Ocean Dumping Criteria but is not suitable for beach nourishment or disposal at the existing EPA designated Pensacola (Nearshore) ODMDS (§228.15(h)(11)). The Pensacola (Nearshore) ODMDS is restricted to suitable dredged material with a median grain size of >0.125 mm and a composition of <10% fines.
(14) Mobile, Alabama Dredged Material Disposal Site.
(ii) Size: 4.8 square nautical miles.
(iii) Depth: Average 14 meters.
(vi) Restriction: Disposal shall be limited to dredged materials which meet the Ocean Dumping Criteria.
(15) Pascagoula, MS, Ocean Dredged Material Dumpsite.
(ii) Size: 18.5 square nautical miles.
(iii) Depth: Average 46 feet, range 38-52 feet.
(vi) Restriction: Disposal shall be limited to suitable material from the Mississippi Sound and vicinity.
(16) Gulfport, Mississippi Dredged Material Disposal Site—Eastern Site
(ii) Size: 2.47 square nautical miles.
(iii) Depth: 9.1 meters.
(vi) Restriction: Disposal shall be limited to materials which meet the Ocean Dumping Criteria.
(17) Gulfport, MS Dredged Material Disposal Site—Western Site.
(ii) Size: 5.2 square nautical miles.
(iii) Depth: 8.2 meters.
(vi) Disposal shall be limited to dredged material which meets the Ocean Dumping Criteria.
(18) Tampa, Florida; Ocean Dredged Material Disposal Site ____ Region IV.
(i) Location: 27°32′27″ N.; 83°06′02″ W; 27°32′27″ N.; 83°03′46″ W.; 27°30′27″ N.; 83°06′02″ W.; 27°30′27″ N.; 83°03′46″ W.
(ii) Size: Approximately 4 square nautical miles.
(iii) Depth: Approximately 22 meters.
(vi) Restriction: Disposal shall be limited to suitable dredged material from the greater Tampa, Florida vicinity. Disposal shall comply with conditions set forth in the most recent approved Site Management and Monitoring Plan.
(19) Miami, Florida; Ocean Dredged Material Disposal Site.
(iii) Depth: Ranges from 130 to 240 meters.
(vi) Restriction: Disposal shall be limited to suitable dredged material from the greater Miami, Florida vicinity. Disposal shall comply with conditions set forth in the most recent approved Site Management and Monitoring Plan.
(i) Region IV Final Other Wastes Sites.
(j) Region VI Final Dredged Material Sites.
(2) Southwest Pass—Mississippi River, LA.
(i) Location: 28°54′12″ N., 89°27′15″ W.; 28°54′12″ N., 89°26′00″ W.; 28°51′00″ N., 89°27′15″ W.; 28°51′00″ N., 89°26′00″ W.
(ii) Size: 3.44 square nautical miles.
(iii) Depth: Ranges from 2.7 to 32.2 meters.
(vi) Restrictions: Disposal shall be limited to dredged material from the vicinity of the Southwest Pass Channel.
(3) Barataria Bay Waterway, LA.
(ii) Size: 1.4 square nautical miles.
(iii) Depth: Ranges from 8-20 feet.
(vi) Restriction: Disposal shall be limited to dredged material from the vicinity of Barataria Bay Waterway.
(5) Calcasieu, LA Dredged Material Site 1.
(ii) Size: 1.76 square nautical miles.
(iii) Depth: Ranges from 2 to 8 meters.
(vi) Restriction: Disposal shall be limited to dredged material from the vicinity of the Calcasieu River and Pass Project.
(6) Calcasieu, LA Dredged Material Site 2.
(ii) Size: 3.53 square nautical miles.
(iii) Depth: Ranges from 2 to 11 meters.
(7) Calcasieu, LA Dredged Material Site 3.
(ii) Size: 5.88 square nautical miles.
(iii) Depth: Ranges from 11 to 14 meters.
(8) Sabine-Neches, TX Dredged Material Site 1.
(ii) Size: 2.4 square nautical miles.
(iii) Depth: Ranges from 11-13 meters.
(vi) Restriction: Disposal shall be limited to dredged material from the Sabine-Neches area.
(9) Sabine-Neches, TX Dredged Material Site 2.
(ii) Size: 4.2 square nautical miles.
(iii) Depth: Ranges from 9-13 meters.
(10) Sabine-Neches, TX Dredged Material Site 3.
(ii) Size: 4.7 square nautical miles.
(iii) Depth: 10 meters.
(11) Sabine-Neches, TX, Dredged Material Site 4.
(iii) Depth: Ranges from 5-9 meters.
(12) Galveston, TX Dredged Material Site.
(ii) Size: 6.6 square nautical miles.
(iii) Depth: Ranges from 10 to 15.5 meters.
(13) Freeport Harbor, TX, New Work (45 Foot Project).
(ii) Size: 2.64 square nautical miles.
(iii) Depth: 54 to 61 feet.
(iv) Primary Use: Construction (new work) dredged material.
(14) Freeport Harbor, TX, Maintenance (45 Foot Project).
(ii) Size: 1.53 square nautical miles.
(iii) Depth: 31 to 38 feet.
(iv) Primary use: Maintenance dredged material.
(15) Matagorda Ship Channel, TX.
(ii) Size: 0.56 square nautical mile.
(iii) Depth: Ranges from 25-40 feet.
(ii) Size: 1.4 square miles.
(iii) Depth: Ranges from 45-55 feet.
(17) Corpus Christi Ship Channel, TX.
(ii) Size: 0.63 square nautical mile.
(iii) Depth: Ranges from 35 to 50 feet.
(18) Port Mansfield, TX.
(ii) Size: 0.42 Square nautical miles.
(iii) Depth: Ranges from 35-50 feet.
(19) Brazos Island Harbor, TX.
(iii) Depth: Ranges from 55 to 65 feet.
(20) Brazos Island Harbor (42-Foot Project), TX.
(iii) Depth: Ranges from 60-67 feet.
(k) Region VI Final Other Wastes Sites.
(l) Region IX Final Dredged Material Sites.
(1) San Diego, CA (LA-5).
(i) Location: Center coordinates of the site are: 32°36.83′ North Latitude and 117°20.67′ West Latitude (North American Datum from 1927), with a radius of 3,000 feet (910 meters).
(iii) Depth: 460 to 660 feet (145 to 200 meters).
(iv) Primary Use: Ocean dredged material disposal.
(vi) Restrictions: Disposal shall be limited to dredged materials that comply with EPA's Ocean Dumping Regulations and Corps Permitting Regulations.
(2) Los Angeles/Long Beach, CA (LA-2).
(i) Location: 33°37.10′ North Latitude by 118°17.40′ West Longitude (North American Datum from 1983), with a radius of 3,000 feet (910 meters).
(iii) Depth: 380 to 1060 feet (110 to 320 meters).
(v) Period of use: Continuing use, subject to submission of a revised Consistency Determination to the California Coastal Commission after 5 years of site management and monitoring.
(vi) Restrictions: Disposal shall be limited to dredged sediments that comply with EPA's Ocean Dumping Regulations.
(3) San Francisco Deepwater Ocean Site (SF-DODS) Ocean Dredged Material Disposal Site—Region IX.
(i) Location: Center coordinates of the oval-shaped site are: 37°39.0′ North latitude by 123°29.0′ West longitude (North American Datum from 1983), with length (north-south axis) and width (west-east axis) dimensions of approximately 4 nautical miles (7.5 kilometers) and 2.5 nautical miles (4.5 kilometers), respectively.
(iii) Depth: 8,200 to 9,840 feet (2,500 to 3,000 meters).
(v) Period of Use: Continuing use over 50 years from date of site designation, subject to restrictions and provisions set forth below.
(vi) Restrictions/provisions: The remainder of this §228.15(l)(3) (hereinafter referred to as “this section”) constitutes the required Site Management and Monitoring Plan (SMMP) for the SF-DODS. This SMMP shall be supplemented by a Site Management and Monitoring Plan Implementation Manual (SMMP Implementation Manual) containing more detailed operational guidance. The SMMP Implementation Manual may be periodically revised as necessary; proposed revisions to the SMMP Implementation Manual shall be made following opportunity for public review and comment. Adherence to the provisions of the most current SMMP Implementation Manual, including mandatory permit conditions, site monitoring activities, and any other condition(s) EPA or the Corps have required as part of the project authorization or permit, is a requirement for use of the SF-DODS. SF-DODS use shall be subject to the following restrictions and provisions:
(vii) Type and capacity of disposed materials. Site disposal capacity is 4.8 million cubic yards of suitable dredged material per year for the remaining period of site designation. This limit is based on considerations in the regional Long Term Management Strategy for the placement of dredged material within the San Francisco Bay region, and on monitoring of site use since the SF-DODS was designated in 1994.
(viii) Permit/project conditions. Paragraph (l)(3)(viii)(A) of this section sets forth requirements for inclusion in permits to use the SF-DODS, and in all Army Corps of Engineers federal project authorizations. Paragraph (l)(3)(viii)(B) of this section describes additional project-specific conditions that will be required of disposal permits and operations as appropriate. Paragraph (l)(3)(viii)(C) of this section describes how alternative permit conditions may be authorized by EPA and the Corps of Engineers. All references to “permittees” shall be deemed to include the Army Corps of Engineers when implementing a federal dredging project.
(A) Mandatory conditions. All permits or federal project authorizations authorizing use of the SF-DODS shall include the following conditions, unless approval for an alternative permit condition is sought and granted pursuant to paragraph (l)(3)(viii)(C) of this section:
(B) Project-specific conditions. Permits or federal project authorizations authorizing use of the SF-DODS may include the following conditions, if EPA determines these conditions are necessary to facilitate safe use of the SF-DODS, the prevention of potential harm to the environment or accurate monitoring of site use:
(C) Alternative permit/project conditions. Alternatives to the permit conditions specified in paragraph (l)(3)(viii) of this section in a permit or federal project authorization may be authorized if the permittee demonstrates to the District Engineer and the Regional Administrator that the alternative conditions are sufficient to accomplish the specific intended purpose of the permit condition in issue and further demonstrates that the waiver will not increase the risk of harm to the environment, the health or safety of persons, nor will impede monitoring of compliance with the MPRSA, regulations promulgated under the MPRSA, or any permit issued under the MPRSA.
(ix) Site monitoring. Data shall be collected in accordance with a three-tiered site monitoring program which consists of three interdependent types of monitoring for each tier: Physical, chemical and biological. In addition, periodic confirmatory monitoring concerning potential site contamination shall be performed. Specific guidance for site monitoring tasks required by this paragraph shall be described in a Site Management and Monitoring Implementation Manual (SMMP Implementation Manual) developed by EPA. The SMMP Implementation Manual shall be reviewed periodically and any necessary revisions to the Manual will be issued for public review under an EPA Public Notice.
(A) Tier 1 monitoring activities. Tier 1 monitoring activities shall consist of the following:
(C) Tier 3 monitoring activities. Tier 3 monitoring activities shall consist of the following:
(D) Periodic confirmatory monitoring. At least once every three years, the following confirmatory monitoring activities will be conducted and results compiled in a report which will be available for public review: Samples of sediments taken from the dredged material footprint shall be subjected to bioassay testing using one or more appropriate sensitive marine species consistent with applicable ocean disposal testing guidance (“Green Book” or related Regional Implementation Agreements), as determined by the Regional Administrator, to confirm whether contaminated sediments are being deposited at the SF-DODS despite extensive pre-disposal testing. In addition, near-surface arrays of appropriate filter-feeding organisms (such as mussels) shall be deployed in at least three locations in and around the disposal site for at least one month during active site use, to confirm whether substantial bioaccumulation of contaminants may be associated with exposure to suspended sediment plumes from multiple disposal events. One array must be deployed outside the influence of any expected plumes to serve as a baseline reference.
(x) Site management actions. Once disposal operations at the site begin, the three-tier monitoring program described in paragraphs (l)(3)(ix) (A) through (C) of this section shall be implemented on an annual basis, through December 31, 1998, independent of the actual volumes disposed at the site. Thereafter, the Regional Administrator may establish a minimum annual disposal volume (not to exceed 10 percent of the designated site capacity at any time) below which this monitoring program need not be fully implemented. The Regional Administrator shall promptly review monitoring reports for the SF-DODS along with any other information available to the Regional Administrator concerning site monitoring activities. If the information gathered from monitoring at a given monitoring tier is not sufficient for the Regional Administrator to base reasonable conclusions as to whether disposal at the SF-DODS might be endangering the marine ecosystem, then the Regional Administrator shall require intensified monitoring at a higher tier. If monitoring at a given tier establishes that disposal at the SF-DODS is endangering the marine ecosystem, then the Regional Administrator shall require modification, suspension or termination of site use.
(A) Selection of site monitoring tiers—(1) Physical monitoring. Physical monitoring shall remain limited to Tier 1 monitoring when Tier 1 monitoring establishes that no significant amount of dredged material has been deposited or transported outside of the site boundaries. Tier 2 monitoring shall be employed when Tier 1 monitoring is insufficient to conclude that a significant amount of dredged material as defined in paragraph (l)(3)(x)(A)(4) of this section has not been deposited or transported outside of the site boundaries.
(B) Modification, suspension or termination of site use. (1) If the results of site monitoring or other information indicate that any of the following are occurring as a result of disposal at the SF-DODS, then the Regional Administrator shall modify, suspend, or terminate site use overall, or for individual projects as appropriate:
(4) Channel Bar Site, San Francisco, CA (SF-8).
(ii) Size: 4,572 × 914 meters.
(iii) Depth: Ranges from 11 to 14.3 meters.
(vi) Restriction: Disposal shall be limited to material from required dredging operations at the entrance of the San Francisco main ship channel which is composed primarily of sand having grain sizes compatible with naturally occurring sediments at the disposal site and containing approximately 5 percent of particles having grain sizes finer than that normally attributed to very fine sand (.075 millimeters). Other dredged materials meeting the requirements of 40 CFR 227.13 but having smaller grain sizes may be dumped at this site only upon completion of an appropriate case-by-case evaluation of the impact of such material on the site which demonstrates that such impact will be acceptable.
(5) Hilo, HI.
(i) Location: (center point): Latitude—19°48′30″ N.; Longitude—154°58′30″ W.
(ii) Size: Circular with a radius of 920 meters.
(iii) Depth: Ranges from 330 to 340 meters.
(6) Kahului, HI.
(i) Location: (center point): Latitude—21°04′42″ N.; Longitude—156°29′00″ W.
(iii) Depth: Ranges from 345 to 365 meters.
(7) South Oahu, HI.
(i) Location: (center point): Latitude—21°15′10″ N.; Longitude—157°56′50″ W.
(ii) Size: 2 kilometers wide and 2.6 kilometers long.
(iii) Depth: Ranges from 400 to 475 meters.
(8) Nawiliwili, HI.
(i) Location: (centerpoint): Latitude—21°55′00″ N. Longitude—159°17′00″ W.
(iii) Depth: Ranges from 840 to 1,120 meters.
(9) Port Allen, HI.
(i) Location: (center point) Latitude—21°50′00″ N. Longitude—159°35′00″ W.
(iii) Depth: Ranges from 1,460 to 1,610 meters.
(10) Humboldt Open Ocean Disposal Site (HOODS) Ocean Dredged Material Disposal Site—Region IX.
(i) Location: The coordinates of the corners of the square site are: 40°48′25″ North latitude (N) by 124°16′22″ West longitude (W); 40°49′03″ N by 124°17′22″ W; 40°47′38″ N by 124°17′22″ N; and 40°48′17″ N by 124°18′12″ W (North American Datum from 1983).
(ii) Size: 1 square nautical mile (3 square kilometers).
(iii) Depth: Water depths within the area range between approximately 160 to 180 feet (49 to 55 meters).
(vi) Restrictions/Provisions: Site management and monitoring activities shall be implemented during the period of site use and in accordance with the Site Management and Monitoring Plan (SMMP) for the HOODS as incorporated in the Final EIS, and summarized in Section D of this final rule. All disposal activities shall be terminated if monitoring, as described in the SMMP, is not implemented. The SMMP may be periodically revised as necessary; proposed substantive revisions to the SMMP shall be made following opportunity for public review and comment.
(m) Region IX Final Other Wastes Sites.
(1) Fish Processing Waste Disposal Site, American Samoa.
(ii) Size: 7.07 square nautical miles.
(iii) Depth: 1,502 fathoms (2,746 meters or 9,012 feet).
(iv) Primary Use: Disposal of fish processing wastes.
(vi) Restriction: Disposal shall be limited to dissolved air flotation (DAF) sludge, presswater, and precooker water produced as a result of fish processing operations at fish canneries generated in American Samoa.
(n) Region X Final Dredged Material Sites.
(1) Chetco, OR, Dredged Material Site.
(i) Location: 42°01′55″ N., 124°16′37″ W.; 42°01′55″ N., 124°16′13″ W.; 42°01′37″ N., 124°16′13″ W.; and 42°01′37″ N., 124°16′37″ W. (NAD83)
(ii) Size: 0.09 square nautical mile.
(iii) Depth: 21 meters (average).
(vi) Restrictions: Disposal shall be limited to dredged material determined to be suitable for unconfined disposal from the Chetco Estuary and River and adjacent areas.
(2) Coos Bay, OR Dredged Material Site E.
(ii) Size: 0.13 square nautical mile.
(iii) Depth: Averages 17 meters.
(vi) Restriction: Disposal shall be limited to dredged material in the Coos Bay area of type 1, as defined in the site designation final EIS.
(3) Coos Bay, OR Dredged Material Site F
(i) Location: 43°22′54.8887″ N., 124°19′28.9905″ W.; 43°21′32.8735″ N., 124°20′37.7373″ W.; 43°22′51.4004″ N., 124°23′32.4318″ W.; 43°23′58.4014″ N., 124°22′35.4308″ W. (NAD 83).
(4) Coos Bay, OR Dredged Material Site H
(iii) Depth: Averages 55 meters.
(vi) Restriction: Disposal shall be limited to dredged material in the Coos Bay area of type 2 and 3, as defined in the site designation final EIS.
(5) Coquille River Entrance, OR.
(ii) Size: 0.17 square nautical miles.
(iii) Depth: 18.3 meters.
(iv) Period of Use: Continuing use.
(v) Restrictions: Disposal shall be limited to dredged material from the Coquille Estuary and River and adjacent areas.
(i) Location: 42°24′15.40″ N, 124°26′52.39″ W; 42°24′03.40″ N, 124°26′39.39″ W; 42°23′39.40″ N, 124°27′17.40″ W; 42°23′51.40″ N, 124°27′30.40″ W (NAD 83)
(i) Location: Overall Site Coordinates: 46°15′31.64″ N, 124°05′09.72″ W; 46°14′17.66″ N, 124°07′14.54″ W; 46°15′02.87″ N, 124°08′11.47″ W; 46°15′52.77″ N, 124°05′42.92″ W. Drop Zone: 46°15′35.36″ N, 124°05′15.55″ W; 46°14′31.07″ N, 124°07′03.25″ W; 46°14′58.83″ N, 124°07′36.89″ W; 46°15′42.38″ N, 124°05′26.65″ W (All NAD 83)
(11) Grays Harbor Southwest Navigation Site.
(ii) Size: 1.25 square nautical miles.
(iii) Depth: 30-37 meters (average).
(vi) Restrictions: Disposal shall be limited to dredged material determined to be suitable for unconfined disposal from Grays Harbor estuary and adjacent areas. Additional discharge restrictions will be contained in the EPA/Corps management plan for the site.
(12) Nome, AK—East Site.
(ii) Size: 0.37 square nautical mile.
(iii) Depth: Ranges from 1 to 12 meters.
(vi) Restrictions: Disposal shall be limited to dredged material from Nome, Alaska, and adjacent areas. Use will be coordinated with the City of Nome prior to dredging.
(13) Nome, AK—West Site.
(ii) Size: 0.30 nautical miles.
(iii) Depth: Ranges from 1 to 11 meters.
(vi) Restrictions: Disposal shall be limited to dredged material from Nome, Alaska, and adjacent areas. Use will be coordinated with the City of Nome prior to dredging. Preference will be given to placing any material in the inner third of the site to supplement littoral drift, as needed.
(o) Region X Final Other Wastes Sites.
Editorial Note: For Federal Register citations affecting §228.15, see the List of CFR Sections Affected, which appears in the Finding Aids section of the printed volume and at www.govinfo.gov.