What is a Dredged Material Management Plan (DMMP)?
A dredged material management plan (DMMP) is a comprehensive, long-term plan for management of dredged material removed from channels and berths to provide safe navigation. A DMMP involves scheduling and budgeting of sediment management for dredging projects including material handling, processing and storage/placement of dredged material. Some DMMPs include the recycling or beneficial use of dredged material. DMMPs are used by both public and private maritime facilities and can range in size and scope from the dredging and placement of sediment from one small berthing facility to a port-wide or regional plan coordinating the interests of port authorities, the Corps, and private berthing facilities.
