(a) The term disposal site means a finally approved and precise
geographical area within which ocean dumping of wastes is
permitted under conditions specified in permits issued under
sections 102 and 103 of the Act. Such sites are identified by
boundaries established by coordinates of latitude and longitude
for each corner, or by coordinates of latitude and longitude for
the center point and a radius in nautical miles from that point.
Boundary coordinates shall be identified as precisely as is
warranted by the accuracy with which the site can be located
with existing navigational aids or by the implantation of
transponders, buoys or other means of marking the site. (b) The
term baseline or trend assessment survey means the planned
sampling or measurement of parameters at set stations or in set
areas in and near disposal sites for a period of time sufficient
to provide synoptic data for determining water quality, benthic,
or biological conditions as a result of ocean disposal
operations. The minimum requiremen