Open for CommentEPA· Environmental Protection AgencyProposed Rule

Marine Protection: Modification to Expand Ocean Dredged Material Disposal Sites Offshore of Corpus Christi, TX

Introduced March 12, 2026Comment period ends April 14, 2026View on regulations.gov ↗
💬 Closes in 26 daysDeadline: Apr 14, 2026

What This Means

The EPA is proposing to expand an area in the ocean off Corpus Christi, Texas where companies can dump material dredged from the seafloor and harbor bottoms. This change would affect shipping companies, port operators, and anyone who relies on or works in those industries, as well as people and wildlife in the coastal area. The expansion matters because it determines how much dredged material can be disposed of at sea versus being handled on land, which affects both the convenience and cost of port operations and the potential impact on ocean ecosystems and water quality.

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TypeFederal Regulation
AgencyEPA · Environmental Protection Agency
Regulations.gov IDEPA_FRDOC_0001-32650
IntroducedMarch 12, 2026
Comment DeadlineApril 14, 2026

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