HomeMy WebLinkAbout0013 DEPARTMENT OF THE ?NTERIOR
FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION COh'TROL ADMINISTRATION
SOUTHEAST REGION
FEDERAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATION PROGRAM
Water Quality Considerations
For
Construction and Dred~i_ng Operations
June 1968
General
In order to protett watec quality within the Southeast region, there are
several conaiderations which are considered important In the planning,
design, conatruction, and operation of water oriented pro~ects, fullq co-
operative actions should be developed with local, State and Federal suthori-
ties having responsibilities for public health, conservation, aad water
pollution caatrol- Generally, the criteria for these considerations will
be reflected in the State Wacer QuaZity Standards.
FWPCA concurrence in the implementation of pro~ects or permits is contingent
j upon full crnapliance With existing local, State and Federal laws and regu-
; lations: When violations occui ~n any phase of a program, such concurrence
~ is sutomatically terminated and responsible corrective action by the aponsor
is in order:
Waste Dispoeal
All Waste discha=ges that are generated in connection with the construction and l--'
operation of proje~ts should be provided with adequaie tre.atment in accordance
with Executive OYder 11288 The qua~ity oY`the effluent fsom all outfalls
const~t~[~d or operated by contract ~r permit should provide compliance with
State Water Quality Standards. laws and regulations.
~ ~
Fiers and Marinas
Fiers and Mar~nas should be provided vith facilities for the zemoval of vaete
materials from vegsels and conveyan:e to sewerage systema vhich p=cvide ade-
quate treatment In the event such facilities are not practicable, regula-
tions should be ~nstituted Which will prohibit the discharge of it?adequately
treated waste materiale Preventive measures fo= the.cnntrol of apills of
fuel, lubricanta. and other hazardous oiaterials should be provided.
~s
Dredgiag and Disposal Operat~ons
Dredging and diaposal operationa should be cat.ried out in such a cnanner as
to minimize the degradation of watet quality aad damage to aquatic biota
and particularly, botrom fauna Attention should be given to the dredging
and disposal of materials containing sanitary aad/or indu8irial sludge or
toxic substaaces, The disturbance of anaerobic and/or toxLc depoaiis often
encountered in the~vicin~ty of waste outfalls can-aerioual~ affect water
quality. In order to accomplish these abjectives, the following phases are
conaide=ed particularly pertinent:
1. Consideration in the design. maintenance, and operaiiop of
dredging equipment ahould ~e~directed'LO minimizing pollu-
tional effecte~
. BooK 187 PacE 13