EP 1165-2-1
30 Jul 99
Fish and Wildlife Mitigation. Section 333 modifies Section 906(c) of
Public Law 99-662 to provide that costs of LERR required for fish and
wildlife mitigation shall be allocated the same as other costs.
International Outreach Program. Section 401(a) authorizes the
Secretary of the Army to collect, analyze and make available
information and technology from abroad that could improve U.S.
waterborne transportation, both inland and deep draft. Efforts can
include R&D, training, technology transfer and technical services.
Section 401(b) authorizes provision of such assistance to Federal,
state and local agencies, other public entities, corporations (profit
or nonprofit) and foreign governments. Section 401(c) authorizes that
funds to carry out programs can include those deposited in special
Treasury account by cooperating entity or organization.
Marine Technology Review. Section 402 authorizes the Secretary of the
Army to conduct a study and report to Congress on dredging needs of
U.S. ports and harbors based on all relevant physical, economic and
world trade factors.
Contaminated Sediment and Ocean Dumping. Title V establishes a
National Contaminated Sediment Assessment and Management program.
Section 502(a) establishes a National Contaminated Sediment Task Force
to advise the Secretary of the Army and EPA Administrator on
implementation of Title V; review reports, programs and pollutants
selected for criteria; advise and make recommendations on guidelines
and prevention and control measures; and review and advise on means
and methods to locate long-term disposal sites.
Section 502(b) establishes membership for the Task Force, designates
the Administrator and Secretary as cochairmen; establishes method for
provision of clerical and technical assistance and compensation of
non-Federal members.
Section 502(c) directs the Task Force to provide a report to Congress
within two years on findings and recommendations.
Section 503(a) directs the Administrator to conduct a comprehensive
survey of aquatic sediment quality in the United States, including
potential source of pollution and within 24 months of enactment to
report to Congress on findings with recommendations to prevent
Section 503(b) directs the Administrator to conduct a comprehensive
and continuing monitoring program to assess aquatic sediment quality.
The monitoring program includes location and extent of pollution;
methods and protocols for monitoring; system for data management;
assessment of trends over time; identify locations of where pollutants
may pose threats to specific resources; establish clearinghouse for
information; and, provide a report to Congress on findings within two
years.
Section 504(a) amends Sections 103(c) & (e) of the Marine Protection,
Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 (MPRSA) to set procedures and
time limits for the Administrator to review and concur, concur with
conditions, or nonconcur with a proposed permit by the Secretary for
sediment disposal. The permit cannot be issued if a "nonconcur". If
a "concur with conditions", the permit issued has to include the
specific conditions and require compliance.
Section 505 amends Section 106(d) of the MPRSA to define the
applicability of state rules and establish an exception for Federal
projects.
Section 506(a) amends Section 102(c) of the Marine Protection,
Research, and Sanctuaries Act to direct the Administrator to designate
sites or time periods for dumping, and in conjunction with Secretary,
to develop a site management plan for each designated site and
describe what should be included in plan and periodic review time
frames. A deadline of 1 January 1997 is established for development
of management plans at all sites.
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