Corpus Christi Ocean Dredged Material Disposal Site Expansion

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a modification to the boundaries of the existing EPA designated ocean dredged material disposal sites (ODMDSs) offshore of Corpus Christi, Texas, (referred to hereinafter referred to as the existing Corpus Christi Ship Channel (CCSC) ODMDS and Corpus Christi New Work (CCNW) ODMDS) pursuant to the Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act, as amended (MPRSA)). The primary purpose for the site modification is to enlarge the sites to serve the long-term need for locations to dispose of suitable material dredged from the Corpus Christi Bay area and for the disposal of suitable dredged material for persons who receive a MPRSA permit for such disposal. The modified sites will be subject to monitoring and management to ensure continued protection of the marine environment.