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
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