Expanding a port, deepening a navigation channel or creating new land for development, introduces changes to our physical, social, economic and political environment. Changes may result from events during the construction process, or relate to the nature of the completed structure. Changes can be positive or negative, short-term or long-term, and may affect the immediate vicinity of the project or a larger geographical area. Predicting and assessing all possible effects of a planned dredging activity in a scientifically-sound and reliable manner is essential, so that appropriate control measures can be taken to avoid or mitigate unwelcome impacts. This book provides guidance for a complete holistic environmental evaluation procedure and for the design and implementation of environmental control measures. The book is of particular interest to engineers, government agencies and port authorities, as well as civil engineering consultants and contractors involved in planning and designing dredging, maritime infrastructure and fluvial projects.

Considers. H.J. Res. 487 and identical resolutions, to amend the Bald Eagle Act to extend protection to the golden eagle. H.R. 2722, to establish Interior Dept research program on fish conservation in dam reservoirs. H.R. 7336, to authorize Interior Dept loans to oyster farmers to counteract high crop losses due to disease, hurricanes, and other natural disasters. H.R. 6529 and identical H.R. 6467, superseded by H.R. 8371, to authorize Interior Dept to construct a fish hatchery in DeKalb County, Tenn.