The Water Report Nov 2005

• Year: 2005
• Title: The Water Report
• Author: Envirotech Publications
• Description: Issue #21
• Publications - Doc Type: Other

November 15, 2005 The Water Report
Summary & Conclusions
Sediments The current document is a "working" draft of the SEF. As such, there are sections that have yet to
be written and there are "placeholders" in specific places in the framework where technical and
Draft Usable regulatory issues will continue to be addressed as we move forward with the process to complete the
framework. As a draft, the framework will be useful as a resource, as it compiles information from many
documents in active use in the Pacific Northwest, and consolidates and updates specific portions of
previous regional frameworks. It provides a conceptual framework for sediment assessment activities in
the Pacific Northwest. It is consistent with regulation and, in most cases, the techniques described here
should be useful as part of the "toolkit" of methods that can be used for sediment and dredge material
characterizations. It is recognized that individual regulatory programs (e.g., CERCLA) may have specific
additional requirements other than those specified in this framework.
Draft Sediment Evaluation Framework Availability & Comment Period
Public Review The Draft Sediment Evaluation Framework is available at the Seattle Corps RSET Website. This is
r a public review draft and we encourage public comment on the SEF. It is anticipated that the Draft SEF
will be revised based on public comment and additional work being conducted by the technical
subcommittees in the upcoming year. Updates will be posted on the RSET website and all interested
parties are encouraged to visit the website over time to remain current with RSET activities.
TO ACCESS DRAFT SEF AND ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTATION, THE WEBSITE IS LOCATED AT:
www.nws. usace. army.mil /PublieMenu/ Menu. cfm ?sitename =dmmo &pagename =RSET
COMMENTS CAN BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO MS. STEPHANIE STIRLING AT:
[e-mail]
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
TAKu FUJI, PhD, Kennedy Jenks Consultants, 503/295 -4911 or email: takufuji @kennedyjenks.com
HOWARD CUMBERLAND, Tetra Tech EC, 503/222 -4538 or email: Howard.Cumberland @tteci.com
Literature Cited
USEPA /USACE. 1998. "Dredged Material Evaluation Framework; Lower Columbia River Management
Area" US Environmental Protection Agency and US Army Corps of Engineers, Washington, D.C.
November, 1998.
USEPA /USACE. 2004. "Evaluating Environmental Effects of Dredged Material Management
Alternatives - A Technical Framework" EPA842 -B -92 -008, US Environmental Protection Agency and
US Army Corps of Engineers, Washington, D.C.
Wenning RJ, Ingersoll CG. 2002. Summary of the SETAC Pellston Workshop on Use of Sediment Quality
Guidelines and Related Tools for the Assessment of Contaminated Sediments; 17 -22 August 2002;
Fairmont, Montana, USA. Society of
Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC). Pensacola FL, USA.
Taku Fuji, PhD, Senior Toxicologist/Sediment Quality Specialist, Kennedy Jenks Consultants. Dr. Fuji has over twelve years of
experience working on issues related to risk assessments and sediment contamination at hazardous waste sites. In addition, Dr. Fuji has
considerable experience conducting dredged material characterization and evaluation of disposal options for this material. Dr. Fuji is
responsible for developing and conducting human health and ecological risk assessments and designing, implementing and interpreting
biological testing programs. Dr. Fuji has considerable experience leading field sampling programs in support of risk assessments and has
successfully completed risk assessments using national and regional risk assessment guidance in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and
California. Dr. Fuji has extensive laboratory experience investigating the biotic and physio- chemical factors that influence the
bioaccumulation of contaminants from sediments and in the biological testing methods used to assess the acute and chronic effects of
sediment contaminants on benthic organisms. He is an expert in the development, interpretation, and use of sediment quality criteria and
standards and has led sediment collection efforts under a variety of regulatory programs.
Howard L. Cumberland, National Program Lead, Ports Harbors and Waterways, Tetra Tech EC. Mr. Cumberland is a Marine
Scientist specializing in evaluating the ecological impacts associated with dredging and contaminated sediments. The majority of Mr.
Cumberland's 16 years of experience has centered on waterfront properties, where he performs strategic consulting services to identify,
investigate, and remediate sediments and conduct ecological impact studies for waterfront properties under state or federal cleanup orders.
Mr. Cumberland's regulatory knowledge has assisted clients with strategic planning in response to federal (Superfund) and state lead
cleanup actions at waterfront properties and provides clients with cost - effective approaches to evaluate the nature and extent of
contamination and negotiate the proper remedial response, as appropriate.
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