# Marine Protection: Modification To Expand Ocean Dredged Material Disposal Sites Offshore of Corpus Christi, Texas

**Action Urgency Score:** 30/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Type | Final rule |
| Action | Final rule. |
| Published | 2026-09-28 |
| Effective | 2026-10-28 |
| Significant | No |
| CFR parts | 40 CFR 228 |
| Summary | The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing a rule that modifies the existing EPA-designated ocean dredged material disposal sites (ODMDSs) offshore of Corpus Christi, Texas; specifically, the Corpus Christi Ship Channel (CCSC) ODMDS and the Corpus Christi New Work (CCNW) ODMDS to serve the long-term need for locations to dispose of suitable material dredged from the Corpus Christi Bay area. The modified sites will be subject to monitoring and management to ensure continued protection of the marine environment. |
| Document number | 2026-19745 |

## Why this score
- Final rule.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/28/2026-19745/marine-protection-modification-to-expand-ocean-dredged-material-disposal-sites-offshore-of-corpus). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T09:17:43.641Z.
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