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Ocean Dumping; Withdrawal of Designated Disposal Sites; Nome, Alaska

The Environmental Protection Agency published this final rule in the Federal Register on May 3, 2024. It took effect on August 1, 2024. Comments closed on June 3, 2024.

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What the agency says

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to withdraw from EPA regulation and management two designated ocean dredged material disposal sites, the Nome East and Nome West Sites (Sites), located near Nome, Alaska, pursuant to the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act (MPRSA), as amended. The EPA is taking this action because the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has not used the Sites for disposal of dredged material since 2009, has no plans to use the Sites for any future disposal of dredged material, and the Sites are no longer suitable for USACE's needs. This action will withdraw these sites from the regulations.

Key facts

Document number
2024-09694
Type
Final rule
Action
Direct final rule
Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Published
May 3, 2024
Takes effect
August 1, 2024
Comments due
June 3, 2024
Dates
This rule is effective on August 1, 2024 without further notice unless the EPA receives adverse comment by June 3, 2024. If the EPA receives adverse comment, the Agency will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect.
Docket
EPA-R10-OW-2024-0123; FRL-11819-01-R10
Code of Federal Regulations
40 CFR 228
Topics
Environmental protection; Water pollution control
Pages
4

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