Abstract
Regulation of the placement of structures, dredging of navigable waterways, and placement/disposal of dredged material within waters of the United States and ocean waters is a complex issue and is a shared responsibility of the Environmental Protection Agency and the US Army Corps of Engineers. The Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act, the Clean Water Act, and the National Environmental Policy Act are the major federal statute/laws governing dredging projects, but a number of other federal laws and executive orders must also be considered. Federal agencies prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) if a proposed major federal action is determined to significantly affect the quality of the human environment. The regulatory requirements for an EIS are more detailed and more rigorous than the requirements for an environmental assessment. Environmental windows are frequently imposed on dredging projects in both coastal and inland waterways.
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