the type' of materials previously disposed (relatively 

 uncontaminated sands and sands with some silt and clay) , the low 

 use of the site, and the rapid rate of recovery displayed by 

 benthic organisms in general, these conditions are expected. 

 Further monitoring of the site, through the DAMOS program, is 

 suggested if increase in utilization of the site occurs. It is 

 recommended that future physical oceanographic studies of off-site 

 sediment transport be conducted if sediments requiring high levels 

 of containment are proposed for disposal. 



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