Analytical Methods
Evaluation of Dredged Material Proposed for Discharge in Waters of the U.S.
- Testing Manual
(The Inland Testing Manual)
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PART I - GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
The Inland Testing Manual Cover, (PDF, 1.4M)
- Table of Contents
Preface
Definitions
List of Acronyms
Conversions
1.0 INTRODUCTION, (PDF, 490k)
1.1 | Background |
1.2 | Statutory/Regulatory Overview |
1.2.1 | Statutory Overview |
1.2.2 | Section 404 Regulatory Overview |
1.2.2.1 | The Section 404(b)(1) Guidelines |
1.2.2.2 | Particulars of Sections 230.60 and 230.61 |
1.2.3 | Relationship to Section 401 CWA Water Quality Certification |
2.0 SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY, (PDF, 438k)
2.1 | This Manual is Intended to Address |
2.2 | This Manual is Not Intended to Address |
2.3 | Dredged Material Discharge for Beneficial Uses |
2.4 | The Role of Biological Evaluations (Toxicity and/or Bioaccumulation Tests) in the Manual |
2.5 | The Role of Water and Sediment Chemical Evaluations in the Manual |
2.6 | Water Column Effects |
2.7 | Mixing |
2.8 | Benthic Effects |
2.9 | Management Options |
2.10 | The Relationship of the Inland Testing Manual to Other USACE/EPA Dredged Material Management Efforts |
2.10.1 | Relationship of the Manual to the USACE/EPA Framework Document |
2.10.2 | Relationship of the Manual to the EPA/USACE Green Book |
2.10.3 | Relationship of the Manual to EPA's Contaminated Sediment Strategy and Sediment Quality Criteria |
PART II - EVALUATION OF POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
3.0 OVERVIEW OF TESTING AND EVALUATION, (PDF, 439k)
3.1 | Tiered Testing and Evaluation |
3.2 | Control and Reference Sediments |
3.2.1 | Reference Sediment Sampling |
3.2.2 | Reference Sediment Sampling Plan |
4.0 TIER I EVALUATION, (PDF, 739k)
4.1 | Compilation of Existing Information |
4.2 | Identification of Contaminants of Concern |
4.2.1 | Microbial Contamination |
4.2.2 | Chemical Contamination |
4.3 | Tier I Conclusions |
5.0 TIER II EVALUATION, (PDF, 243k)
5.1 | Water Column Impact |
5.1.1 | Screen Relative To WQS |
5.1.2 | Elutriate Analysis Relative To WQS |
5.2 | Benthic Impact |
5.3 | Tier II Conclusions |
6.0 TIER III EVALUATION, (PDF, 460k)
6.1 | Water Column Toxicity Tests |
6.2 | Benthic Toxicity Tests |
6.3 | Benthic Bioaccumulation |
6.4 | Tier III Conclusions |
7.0 TIER IV EVALUATION, (PDF, 102k)
7.1 | Toxicity Tests |
7.2 | Benthic Bioaccumulation |