Port Modernization and Supply Chain Protection Act

The Port Modernization and Supply Chain Protection Act repeals specific federal requirements that previously mandated the transportation of dredged material removed from ports. By removing these obligations from the relevant sections of the U.S. Code, the bill allows ports to dispose of dredged material without having to ship it elsewhere. This change directly affects port authorities and operators who manage harbor maintenance and dredging operations, simplifying their logistical processes. The legislation does not alter the requirement to perform dredging itself but instead modifies how the resulting sediment must be handled.