# Ocean Dumping: Modification of an Ocean Dredged Material Disposal Site Offshore of Humboldt Bay, California
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2021-02-17 · Effective 2021-03-19 · 86 FR 9873
## Document
- **Document number:** 2021-02731
- **Category:** other
- **Federal Register citation:** 86 FR 9873
- **CFR reference:** 40 CFR 228
- **Publication date:** 2021-02-17
- **Effective date:** 2021-03-19
- **State:** CA
- **EPA docket:** EPA-R09-OW-2020-0188
## Abstract

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is permanently modifying the boundaries of the existing EPA-designated Humboldt Open Ocean Disposal Site (referred to hereafter as HOODS) offshore of Humboldt Bay, California, pursuant to Section 102 of the Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act, as amended (MPRSA). The primary purpose for the site modification is to enlarge the site to serve the long-term need for disposal of permitted, suitable material dredged from Humboldt Harbor and vicinity, in order to provide for continued safe navigation in the vicinity of Humboldt Bay. The modified site will be subject to monitoring and management to ensure continued protection of the marine environment.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2021/02/17/2021-02731/ocean-dumping-modification-of-an-ocean-dredged-material-disposal-site-offshore-of-humboldt-bay)
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