Environmental Impacts of Retention, Removal or Maintenance of Sedimentation Ponds

摘要

The report presents a summary of the environmental impacts associated with: (1) compliance; (2) regulations as currently written; and (3) alternative actions as a result of possible regulatory changes. Environmental impacts of retaining sedimentation ponds will vary substantially depending on geographical location and site-specific parameters. Nature and magnitude of sedimentation pond removal impacts is closely related to the type of pond and the manner in which it is removed.