Report to Congress on ocean dumping, 1987-1990

Technical Report · Sun Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1991

OSTI ID:5117988

The Report to Congress summarizes the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) activities in carrying out its responsibilities under Title I of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act (MPRSA) and its 1988 amendment, the Ocean Dumping Ban Act (ODBA). ODBA makes the ocean dumping of industrial waste and municipal sewage sludge unlawful after December 31, 1991. EPA's Office of Water (OW) in conjunction with EPA Regional Offices have responsibilities under MPRSA to regulate and monitor ocean disposal of municipal sewage sludge, industrial waste, and dredged materials as well as incineration-at-sea. In addition to administering MPRSA and ODBA, OW: (1) continued its participation in the work of the London Dumping Convention (LDC), the international agreement that addresses the dumping of wastes into the marine environment; (2) continued monitoring and public education activities aboard the Ocean Survey Vessel PETER W. ANDERSON; and (3) collaborated in programs with other organizations involved in marine protection.

• Research Organization: Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC (United States). Office of the Assistant Administrator for Water
• OSTI ID: 5117988
• Report Number(s): PB-92-188663/XAB; EPA--503/9-91/009
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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