Ocean Disposal Site

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-019314",
  "term": "Ocean Disposal Site",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Finally approved and precise geographical area within which ocean dumping of wastes is permitted under conditions specified in permits issued under sections 102 and 103 of the Act. Such sites are identified by boundaries established by coordinates of latitude and longitude for each corner, or by coordinates of latitude and longitude for the center point and a radius in nautical miles from that point. Boundary coordinates shall be identified as precisely as is warranted by the accuracy with which the site can be located with existing navigational aids or by the implantation of transponders, buoys or other means of marking the site.",
  "references": [
    "40 CFR 228.2 (CFR 2013)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/ocean-disposal-site/"
}