Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 06, 2026

Title 40 - Protection of Environment last revised: Dec 22, 2026
§ 227.22 - Assessment of impact.

The assessment of impact on other uses of the ocean will consider both temporary and long-range effects within the state of the art, but particular emphasis will be placed on any irreversible or irretrievable commitment of resources that would result from the proposed dumping.

authority: 33 U.S.C. 1412 and 1418
source: 42 FR 2476, Jan. 11, 1977, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 40 CFR 227.22