Regulatory implications to successful dredging program

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-1-1997

Abstract

The cost-effective, environmentally sound and timely management of contaminated dredged sediment is critical to the vitality of marine transportation throughout the nation. The quantities of dredged sediment from maintenance and new development projects that require proper handling, treatment and disposal is significant to the selection of a management strategy. The Port of New York and New Jersey is an example of the magnitude of the problem. The recently released dredging plan by the Governors of New York and New Jersey indicate that short-term dredging requirements for maintenance only exceed 20 million cubic yards, while long-term requirements for continued channel maintenance will range between 4-5 million cubic yards per year with up to 40-60 million cubic yards anticipated for new capital projects. The successful development and implementation of a strategy presents several implications that require federal, state and local attention. These implications, which are discussed in this paper, include: inter-governmental cooperation and coordination, consistent and predictable policies and procedures, beneficial use standards and protocols, public outreach and continued research.

Identifier

0030686268 (Scopus)

Publication Title

Geotechnical Special Publication

ISSN

08950563

First Page

138

Last Page

149

Issue

65

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