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Section 404 of the Clean Water Act

The Role of the Federal Standard in the Beneficial Use of Dredged Material

A guide for USACE Districts, other federal agencies, state agencies, local governments, and private interest groups. The Federal Standard Paper provides guidance on using dredged material as a resource to achieve environmental and economic benefits.


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