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Problems and Progress in Regulating Ocean Dumping of Sewage Sludge and Industrial Wastes

CED-77-18 Published: Jan 21, 1977. Publicly Released: Jan 21, 1977.
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The problems and progress of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Coast Guard in regulating the ocean dumping of sewage sludge and industrial wastes were reviewed in order to identify those areas which need improvement and to inform the Congress of the progress being made in finding and implementing alternatives to ocean dumping.

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Environmental monitoringFederal regulationsMarine policiesPollution controlSewage sludgeSewage treatmentSolid waste managementWaste managementWastewaterWastewater management