The ________ provided that people had to obtain a discharge permit from the Army Corps of Engineers to deposit or discharge refuse into a navigable waterway.

A) The Marine Protection,Research,and Sanctuaries Act
B) The Safe Drinking Water Act
C) Toxic Substances Control Act
D) The River and Harbor Act

River and Harbor Act

Legislation focused on improving and maintaining American rivers and harbors for navigation, flood control, and water supply.

Discharge Permit

An authorization, typically issued by a government agency, allowing the release of pollutants into the environment under specified conditions.

Army Corps of Engineers

A federal agency under the Department of Defense in the United States, responsible for public engineering, design, and construction management, including improvements to natural resources and infrastructure.