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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 1271. Sediment survey and monitoring
(a) Survey
(1) In general
The Administrator, in consultation with the Administrator of
the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the
Secretary, shall conduct a comprehensive national survey of data
regarding aquatic sediment quality in the United States. The
Administrator shall compile all existing information on the
quantity, chemical and physical composition, and geographic
location of pollutants in aquatic sediment, including the
probable source of such pollutants and identification of those
sediments which are contaminated pursuant to section
501(b)(4).(!1)
(2) Report
Not later than 24 months after October 31, 1992, the
Administrator shall report to the Congress the findings,
conclusions, and recommendations of such survey, including
recommendations for actions necessary to prevent contamination of
aquatic sediments and to control sources of contamination.
(b) Monitoring
(1) In general
The Administrator, in consultation with the Administrator of
the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the
Secretary, shall conduct a comprehensive and continuing program
to assess aquatic sediment quality. The program conducted
pursuant to this subsection shall, at a minimum -
(A) identify the location of pollutants in aquatic sediment;
(B) identify the extent of pollutants in sediment and those
sediments which are contaminated pursuant to section 501(b)(4);
(!1)
(C) establish methods and protocols for monitoring the
physical, chemical, and biological effects of pollutants in
aquatic sediment and of contaminated sediment;
(D) develop a system for the management, storage, and
dissemination of data concerning aquatic sediment quality;
(E) provide an assessment of aquatic sediment quality trends
over time;
(F) identify locations where pollutants in sediment may pose
a threat to the quality of drinking water supplies, fisheries
resources, and marine habitats; and
(G) establish a clearing house for information on technology,
methods, and practices available for the remediation,
decontamination, and control of sediment contamination.
(2) Report
The Administrator shall submit to Congress a report on the
findings of the monitoring under paragraph (1) on the date that
is 2 years after the date specified in subsection (a)(2) of this
section and biennially thereafter.
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