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Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act (MPRSA)

1972
Enacted Legislation
The Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act (MPRSA), also known as the Ocean Dumping Act, prohibits dumping into the ocean material that would unreasonably degrade or endanger human health or the marine environment.

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