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33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.
45 FR 85344, Dec. 24, 1980, unless otherwise noted.
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The effects of a discharge can be minimized by the manner in which it is dispersed, such as:
(a) Where environmentally desirable, distributing the dredged material widely in a thin layer at the disposal site to maintain natural substrate contours and elevation;
(b) Orienting a dredged or fill material mound to minimize undesirable obstruction to the water current or circulation pattern, and utilizing natural bottom contours to minimize the size of the mound;
(c) Using silt screens or other appropriate methods to confine suspended particulate/turbidity to a small area where settling or removal can occur;
(d) Making use of currents and circulation patterns to mix, disperse and dilute the discharge;
(e) Minimizing water column turbidity by using a submerged diffuser system. A similar effect can be accomplished by submerging pipeline discharges or otherwise releasing materials near the bottom;
(f) Selecting sites or managing discharges to confine and minimize the release of suspended particulates to give decreased turbidity levels and to maintain light penetration for organisms;
(g) Setting limitations on the amount of material to be discharged per unit of time or volume of receiving water.