The overall goal of the project is to help private owners navigate the dredging/disposal process and make informed decisions that are: Cost effective (including all steps of the process); In compliance with regulations; and Geared to specific needs (material volume, sediment type and level of contamination).
As part of this objective, we have attempted to do the following: Describe the regulatory process for disposal alternatives (upland, ocean, and others) in simple but accurate terms. Develop a complete list of disposal alternatives. Develop a comprehensive alternatives analysis for possible disposal alternatives and screening process. Develop a resource compendium in an appendix, including resources (websites, reports, contacts, used to develop information)
