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Clearly, the authority of the Corps to control ocean dumping is 
limited and, in fact, in a strictly legal sense has assumed a broader 
role than is provided for in any specific authority. That this has 
been in the national interest, however, is undeniable. 
The following must be construed only as interim guidelines to be 
used until such time as Federal policy has been clarified: 
1. Permits will be granted for limited periods (not to exceed 
12 months’ and, where possible, reduced to 3 months) and will be 
reviewed prior to renewal. 
2. Each applicant will be required to explain why ocean disposal 
is required, what alternatives have been considered, and to furnish 
estimates of the quantities and analyses of the composition of each 
class of waste scheduled for disposal. A system of load sampling 
should be established. i 
3. Ocean disposal of any materials will be approved only after 
full consideration of the views of the Departments of Health, Education, 
and Welfare; Interior; and State if beyond the territorial sea. 
4. Proposed permits for ocean disposal of wastes should be 
evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Materials should be disposed of 
in a manner to minimize damage to the ocean environment and to areas 
used for recreation and other important marine activities. 
5. A system for review of existing and selection of new disposal 
sites should be developed by all interested parties including local 
and State interests, and the Departments of the Interior, of HEW, of 
Transportation, of the Army, and of State if beyond the territorial 
sea. 
6. For liquid wastes, standards should be set for vessel speed 
and dumping rate so as to achieve maximum hydrolysis or dispersal. 
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