Retention of Environmentally Acceptable Confined Alternatives

Framework for Dredged Material Management

May 2004

5.5 Retention of Environmentally Acceptable Confined Alternatives

Once appropriate confined-disposal tests and assessments are complete, a

determination of environmental acceptability can be made. This determination must

ensure that all applicable standards or criteria are met. If control measures were

considered, a determination of the effectiveness of the control measures in meeting the

standards or criteria must be made. If all standards or criteria are met, the confined-

disposal alternative can be considered environmentally acceptable. At this point, other

factors can be considered in the selection of an alternative as described in paragraph 3.6

and Chapter 7.