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PUBLIC LAW 102-580—OCT. 31, 1992 106 STAT. 4869 ignated sites that are considered to have the greatest impact on the environment.". (b) SITE USE CLARIFICATION.— Section 103(b) of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1413(b)) is amended— (1) in the last sentence by inserting "maximum" before "extent feasible"; and (2) by adding at the end the following: "In any case in which the use of a designated site is not feasible, the Secretary may, with the concurrence of the Administrator, select an alternative site. The criteria and factors established in section 102(a) relating to site selection shall be used in selecting the alternative site in a manner consistent with the application of such factors and criteria pursuant to section 102(c). Disposal at or in the vicinity of an alternative site shall be limited to a period of not greater than 5 years unless the site is subsequently designated pursuant to section 102(c); except that an alternative site may continue to be used for an additional period of time that shall not exceed 5 years if— "(1) no feasible disposal site has been designated by the Administrator; "(2) the continued use of the alternative site is necessary to maintain navigation and facilitate interstate or international commerce; and "(3) the Administrator determines that the continued use of the site does not pose an unaccepteble risk to human health, aquatic resources, or the environment.". SEC. 507. PERMIT CONDITIONS. (a) MANAGEMENT PLAN. —Section 104(a)(4) of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1414(a)(4)) is amended to read as follows: "(4) such requirements, limitetions, or conditions as are necessary to assure consistency with any site management plan approved pursuant to section 102(c);". (b) PERMIT TERM. —Section 104(a) of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1414(a)), is amended by adding at the end the following: "Permits issued under this title shall be issued for a period of not to exceed 7 years.". (c) REVIEW.— Section 104(d) of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1414(d)) is amended by adding after "where he finds" the following: ", based upon monitoring data from the dump site and surrounding area,". SEC. 508. OCEAN DUMPING PENALTIES. (a) PENALTY. —Section 105(b) of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1415(b)) is amended to read as follows: "(b) CRIMINAL PENALTIES.— In addition to any action that may be brought under subsection (a)— "(1) any person who knowingly violates any provision of this title, any regulation promulgated under this title, or a permit issued under this title, shall be fined under title 18, United States Code, or imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or both; and