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46.1 DREDGE SPOILS DISPOSAL

46.1.1 Purpose. The purpose of these regulations is to ensure that spoils disposal is planned and carried out to avoid significant disruption to marine and wildlife habitats and water circulation, that spoils discharge or disposal takes place in the least environmentally damaging manner and location, and that feasible mitigation measures be provided to minimize adverse environmental effects. (Former Section CZ#A314-13(A))

46.1.2 Applicability. These regulations shall apply throughout the Coastal Zone, wherever dredge spoils are proposed to be discharged or deposited. (Former Section CZ#A314-13(B))

46.1.3 Location of Dredge Spoils Disposal Sites. Dredge spoils disposal is preferred at those sites designated for such purpose on the resource protection maps of the Coastal Land Use Plan. (Former Section CZ#A314-13(C))

46.1.4 Protection of Designated Sites. Dredge spoils disposal sites identified on the Humboldt Bay Area Plan Resource Protection Maps shall be protected for spoils disposal. (Former Section CZ#A314-13(D))

46.1.5 Findings Required. Dredge spoils disposal shall be approved only if the applicable Industrial Development Findings in this Code are made. (Former Section CZ#A314-13(E))