EPA enlarges two ocean dumping sites for dredged sediment off Corpus Christi
The Corpus Christi New Work disposal site grows from 1.39 to 5.57 square nautical miles and the Ship Channel site from 0.61 to 1.05. Dredged material still needs testing and approval before it is dumped there.
Who it affects
Port authorities, dredging companies and the Army Corps near Corpus Christi
When
This rule takes effect on October 28, 2026.
- : Published in the Federal Register
- : This rule takes effect
Official text
FR Doc. 2026-19745: Marine Protection: Modification To Expand Ocean Dredged Material Disposal Sites Offshore of Corpus Christi, Texas
On Federal Register. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.