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research on the effects from discharges at specific locations in 

 Maryland on established or proposed water uses. On problems as this, 

 specific research assistance is needed from the Federal agencies. 

 The State has also stated the need or problem that the State's respon- 

 sibility for controlling dredging and spoil disposal should be 

 strengthened in order to prevent loss or damage to established or 

 proposed water uses. More State-Federal coordination for planning 

 and effecting the placing of dredge spoil is necessary. In the 

 general area of coordination, however, this does not seem to have 

 been a problem and with the newly established coordinating Depart- 

 ment of Natural Resources even previous capabilities will be 

 increased and improved. 



