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2016 DMMP User Manual

The procedures in this User Manual replace guidance in all previous versions of the DMMP User Manual. The updates apply to all projects in Puget Sound, on the Washington Coast, the north side of the Columbia River, and all other water bodies within the State of Washington.

This edition of the DMMP User Manual reflects technical and policy updates that have occurred through the sediment management annual review meeting process and public workshops. It is considered to be a living document and is revised periodically as needed to reflect changes made through the public review process.

To download the entire User Manual click the image to the right. For separate chapters use the menu below. Each chapter includes all relevant figures and tables.

Some of the most frequently referenced figures and tables are also posted separately in the menus below.

User Manual by Chapters, Figures and Tables

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Chapters

Table of Contents

Definitions and Acronyms

1 - Introduction

2 - Dredging Project Permitting

3 - Dredged Material Evaluation Process

4 - Tier 1: Evaluation/Site History

5 - Developing Sampling and Analysis Requirements

6 - Preparing the Sampling and Analysis Plan (SAP)

7 - Sampling

8 - Tier 2: Chemical Testing

9 - Tier 3 Biological Testing: Bioassays

10 - Tier 3 Biological Testing: Bioaccumulation

11 - Tier 4 Evaluations

12 - Antidegradation Evaluations

13 - Dredging and Disposal

14 - Beneficial Use

15 - References

Figures

Figures 2-1 and 2-2: Regulatory Processes

Figures 3-1, 3-2 and 3-3: Tiered testing Diagrams

Figures 13-2 to 13-11: Disposal Site Locations and Coordinates

Tables

Taleb 7-2: Sample Storage Criteria

Table 8-3: DMMP Chemicals of Concern and Regulatory Guidelines

Table 9-1: Marine Bioassay Performance Standards and Evaluation Guidelines

Table 9-5: Freshwater Biological Criteria and Test Performance Standards

BioStat

Seattle District has developed statistical analysis software called BioStat to facilitate bioassay statistical comparisons with appropriate reference sediments. Submittal of screen shots or statistical reports from BioStat will provide the documentation necessary to support summarized interpretations of bioassay data in the sediment characterization report.

To download a .zip file with all the files necessary to run BioStat, click here.

Contact the DMMO

Mailing Address	Seattle District
	Dredged Material Management Office
	PO Box 3755
	Seattle, WA 98124-3755
E-mail	DMMOteam@usace.army.mil
Phones	206-764-6083
	206-764-6945
	206-764-6550
	206-764-6713

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