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Notes:
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In- or near-water use of explosives (i.e., construction or demolition projects;
ordinance testing and disposal; as well as, harbor maintenance projects; and use of
explosives during training exercises) can adversely affect significant aquatic
ecosystems or organisms. Many of the potential environmental problems associated
with use of explosives in aquatic environments are unique to the Department of
Defense (i.e. ordinance testing & training). The literature on blasting effects is
obscure and would be difficult to gather in a timely fashion by environmental
planners and resource managers attempting to practice good stewardship of
Department of Defense managed water resources. The goal of this manual is to
provide resource planners/managers with information, which allow quick assessments
of potential problems associated with underwater explosive use.
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