A municipality that is adjacent to coastal waters in which dredging operations take place shall develop a plan for the disposal of dredge spoils.

SUMMARY

Current law exempts holders of a permit issued under the United States Clean Water Act, Public Law 92-500, Section 404 from obtaining a waste discharge license for the disposal of dredged materials into waters of the State. This bill removes that exemption. The bill also requires coastal municipalities to develop a plan for the disposal of dredge spoils.