

Subpart B establishes the four conditions which must be satisfied in order to make a finding that a proposed discharge of dredged or fill material complies with the Guidelines. Subpart A presents those provisions of general applicability, such as purpose and definitions. The Guidelines are divided into eight subparts. Mitigation banks and in-lieu fee programs. General compensatory mitigation requirements. Planning To Shorten Permit Processing TimeĪdvanced identification of disposal areas.Ĭompensatory Mitigation for Losses of Aquatic Resources General evaluation of dredged or fill material.Ĭhemical, biological, and physical evaluation and testing.Īctions concerning the location of the discharge.Īctions concerning the material to be discharged.Īctions controlling the material after discharge.Īctions affecting the method of dispersion.Īctions affecting plant and animal populations. Parks, national and historical monuments, national seashores, wilderness areas, research sites, and similar preserves. Potential Effects on Human Use Characteristics

Potential Impacts on Special Aquatic Sites Potential Impacts on Biological Characteristics of the Aquatic Ecosystemįish, crustaceans, mollusks, and other aquatic organisms in the food web. Potential Impacts on Physical and Chemical Characteristics of the Aquatic Ecosystem

Section 404(b)(1) Guidelines for Specification of Disposal Sites for Dredged or Fill Materialįindings of compliance or non-compliance with the restrictions on discharge.
