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FOTH INFRASTRUCTURE AND
ENVIRONMENT, LLC
15 CREEK ROAD
MARION, MA 02738
MAINTENANCE DREDGING
BLISH POINT BOAT RAMP CHANNEL
TOWN OF BARNSTABLE
BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS
382 FALMOUTH ROAD
HYANNIS, MA 02601
SITE LOCATION
CAPE COD BAY
DISPOSAL SITE
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DATE: JUNE 29, 2020 SHEET 6 OF 7
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FOTH INFRASTRUCTURE AND
ENVIRONMENT, LLC
15 CREEK ROAD
MARION, MA 02738
MAINTENANCE DREDGING
BLISH POINT BOAT RAMP CHANNEL
TOWN OF BARNSTABLE
BARNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS
382 FALMOUTH ROAD
HYANNIS, MA 02601
NOTES, COORDINATES,
AND DATUM OFFSETS
BLISH POINT BOAT RAMP
ACCESS CHANNEL
DATE: JUNE 29, 2020 SHEET 7 OF 7
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
NEW ENGLAND DISTRICT
696 VIRGINIA ROAD
CONCORD MA 01742-2751
November 8, 2016
Regulatory Division
File No. NAE-2004-4187
Roger Parsons
Town of Barnstable, Department of Public Works
382 Falmouth Road
Hyannis, Massachusetts 02601
Dear Mr. Parsons:
This is in response to your request dated June 14, 2016 to modify your Department of the
Army permit number NAE-2004-4187, issued to the Town of Barnstable on July 8, 2008. The
modification is to allow for a change in the method of dredging and the location of disposal for
the maintenance dredging of the Mid-Entrance Channel located in Barnstable Harbor. The new
work is shown on the attached plans entitled, “Project: Barnstable Harbor Mid-Entrance Channel
Maintenance Dredging,” on five sheets, and dated, June 13, 2016.
The permit is hereby modified to authorize the following activities:
The modification is to allow for the maintenance dredging of the Mid-Entrance Channel using
mechanical methods (barge mounted excavator or crane) with offshore disposal of approximately
3,492 cubic yards (CY) of sediments at the Cape Cod Bay Disposal Site.
This work must be performed in compliance with the following special conditions:
1. The permittee shall ensure that a copy of this permit is at the work site (and the project
office) authorized by this permit whenever work is being performed, and that all personnel
with operational control of the site ensure that all appropriate personnel performing work are
fully aware of its terms and conditions. The entire permit shall be made a part of any and all
contracts and sub-contracts for work that affects areas of Corps jurisdiction at the site of the
work authorized by this permit. This shall be achieved by including the entire permit in the
specifications for work. The term “entire permit” means this permit (including its drawings,
plans, appendices and other attachments) and also includes permit modifications.
If the permit is issued after the construction specifications, but before receipt of bids or
quotes, the entire permit shall be included as an addendum to the specifications. If the permit
is issued after receipt of bids or quotes, the entire permit shall be included in the contract or
sub-contract. Although the permittee may assign various aspects of the work to different
contractors or sub-contractors, all contractors and sub-contractors shall be obligated by
contract to comply with all environmental protection provisions contained within the entire
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permit, and no contract or sub-contract shall require or allow unauthorized work in areas of
Corps jurisdiction.
2. The permittee shall complete and return the enclosed Compliance Certification Form within
one month following the completion of each disposal activity.
3. There shall be no dredging from February 1st to June 30th of any year in order to minimize
adverse impacts to winter flounder spawning and juvenile development.
4. There shall be no disposal below the Extreme high water line from May 1st to June 30th of
any year in order to minimize adverse impacts to horseshoe crab spawning and development.
5. In order to minimize potential impacts to sea turtles, if dredging is to occur between the dates
of June 1st to November 30th of any year:
a. Turtle Deflector Devices shall be used by all dredging vessels. If a turtle were to become
entrained by a dredging vessel, proper resuscitation techniques shall be used and
rehabilitation personnel shall be contacted at the New England Aquarium 24-hour Marine
Animal Rescue Hotline at (617) 973-5247 or the Massachusetts Audubon Society,
Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, at (508) 349-2615.
b. An endangered species observer, approved by the National Marine Fisheries Service,
shall be present on board the dredge vessel at all times to ensure that there is a look out
for turtles and to inspect the dredge baskets while dredge is operating.
c. The “soft start or ramp up” method of noise reduction shall be used by all dredging
vessels operating in the project area. This will allow time for any sea turtles within range
of the vessel to move away.
6. In order to avoid adversely affecting piping plovers, we recommend the following permit
conditions:
a. All work performed and disposal sites used under this authorization will be in accordance
with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Northeast Region, April 15, 1994, “Guidelines
for Managing Recreational Activities in Piping Plover Breeding Habitat on the U.S.
Atlantic Coast to Avoid Take Under Section 9 of the Endangered Species Act.” (The
Guidelines)
b. Any suitable piping plover habitat created by work performed under this authorization
will be managed in accordance with the established Guidelines.
c. Beach nourishment in existing plover habitat should maintain a 10:1 slope and have no
vegetation plantings.
d. Each year, before dredged material is placed in any site authorized under this permit, a
qualified piping plover monitor shall determine whether suitable piping plover nesting
habitat exists at that site. If such habitat is present, it shall be posted with warning signs
and/or “symbolic fencing” before April 1 of each year.
e. Each year, a qualified monitor shall determine whether suitable piping plover nesting
habitat exists at disposal sites that have received dredged material under this
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authorization. If such habitat is present, it shall be posted with warning signs and/or
“symbolic fencing” by April 1 of each year.
f. On suitable piping plover nesting habitat, all construction activities are prohibited during
the period March 15 to September 1 of each year, unless:
i. A qualified monitor is in place by April 1 to document location and activities of
breeding plovers and to observe disposal activities relative to plover activities during
the disposal period;
ii. Dredge/disposal activities are located 100m or more form piping plover territories
and/or nests;
iii. All work will immediately cease if it is determined that piping plovers are disturbed
by the activity, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Supervisor, New England
Field Office, 70 Commercial Street, Suite 300, Concord, NH 03301, 603-223-2541,
will be immediately notified for further consultation.
7. For the initiation of disposal activity and any time disposal operations resume after having
ceased for one month or more, the permittee or the permittee’s representative must notify the
Corps at least ten working days before the date that disposal operations are expected to begin
or resume. To facilitate this process, you must submit the enclosed Disposal Request Log
Sheet (see below for contact and submittal information). Disposal operations must not begin
or resume until the Corps issues an Open-Water Disposal Approval Letter for the initiation or
continuation of open-water disposal. The letter will include disposal point coordinates to use
for this specific project at that time. These coordinates may differ from those specified for
other projects using the same disposal site or even from those specified earlier for this
project. It is not necessary to wait ten days before starting disposal operations. They may
start as soon as the Open-Water Disposal Approval Letter is issued.
8. Except when directed otherwise by the Corps for site management purposes, all disposal of
dredged material shall adhere to the following:
a. The permittee shall release the dredged material at a specified set of coordinates within
the disposal site provided in the Open-Water Disposal Approval Letter with the scow
traveling at speeds not exceeding two knots.
b. Disposal shall occur with the scow within 300 feet of the disposal coordinates provided in
the Open-Water Disposal Approval Letter.
c. Disposal is not permitted if these requirements cannot be met due to weather or sea
conditions. In that regard, special attention needs to be given to predicted conditions
prior to departing for the disposal site.
9. National Dredging Quality Management Program Requirements:
a. Every discharge of dredged material at any site (e.g., open water disposal area confined
aquatic disposal cell beach nourishment, nearshore disposal) requires monitoring by the
contractor. This disposal monitoring of dredging projects must be performed using the
Dredging Quality Management (DQM) system software and hardware system developed
by the Corps. The only exception in the requirement of DQM monitoring is for dredging
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with a cutterhead dredging apparatus. The DQM system must have been certified by the
Corps within a year of the disposal activity. See the National DQM Support Center site
http://dqm.usace.army.mil for additional DQM information. Questions regarding
certification should be addressed to the Corps New England District DQM Point of
Contact at (978) 318-8338.
b. The permittee is responsible for ensuring that the system is operational throughout the
project and that project data are submitted to the National DQM Support Center in
accordance with the specifications provided at the aforementioned website. If any
component of the system is inoperable, disposal may not take place unless otherwise
authorized by the Corps New England District DQM Point of Contact (call (978) 318-
8338)). If any of the DQM certified telemetry ceases operation during a disposal trip, an
alternative recording of the absent data stream must be maintained. The breakdown of
any DQM-certified telemetry must be reported to the DQM Point of Contact and repaired
within 48 hours to keep the scow fully compliant with permit conditions. Unless
weather, safety or sea state conditions prevent it, the hull doors must be fully closed on
split hull scows before the vessel leaves the disposal site.
c. The DQM system used by the permittee must be capable of providing the information
necessary for the Scow Monitoring Profile Specification. The permittee is also
responsible to provide the Corps (see below for submittal information) with a record of
estimated barge volume of dredged material for each trip. The permittee must submit a
weekly report to Corps that provides estimated volume (cubic yards), date and disposal
time for each trip. The permittee shall make the data collected by the DQM system
available to the Corps upon request.
10. If any material is released beyond the limits specified in this permit, the Captain of the
disposal vessel, the permittee’s representative or the permittee must notify the Corps
immediately at (978) 318-8338. Leave a voice message with the relevant information if no
one answers. Information provided shall include disposal coordinates, permit number,
volume disposed, date and time of disposal, circumstances of incident, disposal vessel name,
name of caller, and phone number of caller. In addition, a detailed written report must be
provided to the Corps within 48 hours following any such incident.
11. Unless otherwise stated, all submittals and coordination related to these special conditions
shall be submitted via: a) MAIL: PATS Branch - Regulatory Division, Corps of Engineers,
New England District, 696 Virginia Road, Concord, MA 01742-2751, b) EMAIL: cenae-
r@usace.army.mil; or c) FAX: (978) 318-8303. Direct general dredge related questions to
(978) 318-8338. Documents which are not addressed in this manner may not reach their
intended destination and do not comply with the requirements of this permit.
12. Disposal of dredged material at the Cape Cod Bay Disposal Site (CCBDS) shall not occur
between January 1 and May 15, of any year, in order to protect right whales.
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13. From May 16 to December 31 of any year, disposal vessels including tugs, barges, and scows
transiting between the dredge site and the CCBDS shall operate at speeds not to exceed 10
knots. Disposal is not permitted if these requirements cannot be met due to weather or sea
conditions. In that regard, the permittee and contractor shall be aware of predicted conditions
before departing for the disposal site. For unanticipated conditions, a vessel may operate at a
speed necessary to maintain safe maneuvering speed instead of the required 10 knots. This
alternative speed is justified only when the vessel is in an area where oceanographic,
hydrographic and/or meteorological conditions severely restrict the maneuverability of the
vessel and the need to operate at such speed is confirmed by the vessel captain. If a deviation
from the 10-knot speed limit is necessary, the reasons for the deviation, the speed at which
the vessel is operated, the latitude and longitude of the area, and the time and duration of
such deviation shall be entered into the logbook of the vessel. The master of the vessel shall
attest to the accuracy of the logbook entry by signing and dating it. The intent of this
condition is to reduce the potential for vessel collisions with endangered turtles and whales.
14. A marine mammal/turtle observer with written approval from the National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS) (http://www.greateratlantic.fisheries.noaa.gov/prot_res/ObserverProgram/),
and contracted and paid for by the permittee, must be present aboard disposal vessels for all
transportation and disposal activities. Or, in lieu of a NMFS-approved observer, the disposal
vessel operator can assign a crewmember to be the designated lookout for that trip. The
name of the observer or designated lookout must be recorded in the logbook and is required
to be on lookout for marine mammals and sea turtles for the duration of the trip.
15. The permittee (or designee, captain, observer or designated lookout) shall:
a. Contact NMFS at (978) 282-8469 and check www.1istenforwhales.org or
www.nefsc.noaa.gov/psb/surveys before the initial disposal operation to determine the
potential presence of whales in the area; and
b. Report whale and sea turtle sightings as soon as possible (within 24-hours) to the NMFS
Marine Animal Response Hotline at (866) 755-NOAA; and
c. Report any interactions with listed species as soon as possible (within 24-hours) to the
NMFS Marine Animal Response Hotline at (866) 755-NOAA or USCG via CH-16 and
immediately report any injured or dead marine mammals or sea turtles to NMFS at (866)
755-NOAA.
16. The vessel captain shall:
a. Lookout for turtles and whales at all times; and
b. Employ its searchlight in darkness or otherwise limited visibility for the benefit of the
observer when disposal vessels have left the harbor and are traveling to, at, or returning
from the disposal site; and
c. Avoid harassment of or direct impact to turtles and whales except when precluded by
safety considerations; and
d. Ensure that the disposal vessel adheres to the attached NMFS regulations for approaching
right whales, 50 CFR 222.32, which restrict approaches within 1,500 feet (500 yards) of a
June 26, 2008
Martha Craig Rheinhardt
Senior Wetland Scientist
Vine Associates, Inc.
18 Beach Street, P.O. Box 555
Monument Beach, MA 02553
RE: Federal Consistency Review of Maraspin Creek Entrance Channel Dredging;
Barnstable.
Dear Martha:
The Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZM) has completed its
review of the proposed dredging of the entrance channel to Maraspin Creek in Barnstable.
We concur with your certification and find that the activity as proposed is consistent
with the CZM enforceable program policies.
If the above-referenced project is modified in any manner, including any changes
resulting from permit, license or certification revisions, including those ensuing from an
appeal, or the project is noted to be having effects on coastal resources or uses that are
different than originally proposed, it is incumbent upon the proponent to notify CZM and
submit an explanation of the nature of the change pursuant to 15 CFR 930. CZM will use
this information to determine if further federal consistency review is required.
Thank you for your cooperation with CZM.
Sincerely,
Leslie-Ann McGee
Director
LAM/sm/rlb
cc: Karen Kirk Adams, Chief,
Regulatory Branch, NED, US Army Corps of Engineers
Ben Lynch, Acting Section Chief,
Waterways Regulation, Massachusetts DEP
Elizabeth Kouloheras, Section Chief,
Southeast Regional Office, Massachusetts DEP
Steve McKenna,
CZM Cape Cod Regional Coordinator
August 18, 2016
Town of Barnstable
Roger Parsons, P.E., Town Engineer
Town of Barnstable, DPW
382 Falmouth Road
Hyannis, MA 02601
C/o Christine M. Player
Senior Project Manager
CLE Engineering
15 Creek Road
Marion, MA 02738
RE: Federal Consistency Review of Maraspin Creek Entrance Channel Dredging;
Barnstable.
Dear Ms. Player:
The Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZM) has completed its review of
the proposed modification of the dredging project to 1) allow the mid-entrance channel to be
dredged using mechanical rather than hydraulic methods and 2) allow for the unconfined offshore
disposal of dredge sediments at Cape Cod Bay Disposal Site (CCBDS) rather than placement into
the adjacent dredge sediment containment basin. Dredge sediments were recently analyzed and
concurrence from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for disposal at CCBDS solely based on the
chemical analyses performed has been received. This project was reviewed by CZM and the federal
consistency concurrence was issued on June 26, 2008. As there are no impacts to coastal resources
or uses that were not foreseen at the time of our initial review, and based upon our review of
applicable information, we find that the project remains consistent with the CZM enforceable
program policies. CZM has determined that no further review is required at this time.
If the above-referenced project is modified in any manner, including any changes resulting
from permit, license or certification revisions, including those ensuing from an appeal, or the proj ect
is noted to be having effects on coastal resources or uses that are different than originally proposed,
it is incumbent upon the proponent to notify CZM, submit an explanation of the nature of the
change pursuant to 15 CFR 930, and submit any modified state permits, licenses, or certifications.
CZM will use this information to determine if further federal consistency review is required. Thank
you for submitting the information to CZM. If you have any questions regarding our review
process, feel free to call me at (617) 626-1050.
Sincerely,
Robert L. Boeri
Project Review Coordinator
RLB/pb
CZM#6134
September 12, 2017
Town of Barnstable
Roger Parsons, P.E., Town Engineer
Town of Barnstable, DPW
382 Falmouth Road
Hyannis, MA 02601
C/o Christine M. Player
Senior Project Manager
CLE Engineering
15 Creek Road
Marion, MA 02738
RE: Federal Consistency Review of Barnstable Harbor Entrance Channel Entrance Channel
Dredging; Barnstable.
Dear Ms. Player:
The Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZM) has completed its review of the
proposed modification of the dredging project to 1) allow the outer entrance channel to be dredged
using mechanical rather than hydraulic methods and 2) allow for the unconfined offshore disposal of
dredge sediments at Cape Cod Bay Disposal Site (CCBDS) rather than placement onto adjacent
beaches. Dredge sediments were recently analyzed and concurrence from the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers for disposal at CCBDS solely based on the chemical analyses performed has been received.
This project was reviewed by CZM and the federal consistency concurrence was issued on June 26, 2008,
with a modification to the mid-channel dredging to allow for mechanical dredging reviewed and found
to be consistent on August 18, 2016. As there are no impacts to coastal resources or uses that were not
foreseen at the time of our initial review, and based upon our review of applicable information, we find
that the project remains consistent with the CZM enforceable program policies. CZM has determined
that no further review is required at this time.
If the above-referenced project is modified in any manner, including any changes resulting from
permit, license or certification revisions, including those ensuing from an appeal, or the project is noted
to be having effects on coastal resources or uses that are different than originally proposed, it is
incumbent upon the proponent to notify CZM, submit an explanation of the nature of the change
pursuant to 15 CFR 930, and submit any modified state permits, licenses, or certifications. CZM will use
this information to determine if further federal consistency review is required. Thank you for submitting
the information to CZM. If you have any questions regarding our review process, feel free to call me at
(617) 626-1050.
Sincerely,
Robert L. Boeri
Project Review Coordinator
RLB/pb
CZM#6134
cc: Barbara Newman, Chief,
Regulatory Branch, NED, US Army Corps of Engineers
Kevin Kotelly, Project Manager,
Regulatory Branch, NED, US Army Corps of Engineers
Ben Lynch, Program Chief,
Waterways Regulation, Massachusetts DEP
Ken Chin, Environmental Engineer,
Wetlands Program, Massachusetts DEP
Jim Mahala, Section Chief,
MassDEP SERO
David Hill, Environmental Engineer,
MassDEP SERO
Steve McKenna,
CZM Cape Cod and Islands Regional Coordinator
cc: Barbara Newman, Chief,
Regulatory Branch, NED, US Army Corps of Engineers
Kevin Kotelly, Project Manager,
Regulatory Branch, NED, US Army Corps of Engineers
Ben Lynch, Program Chief,
Waterways Regulation, Massachusetts DEP
Ken Chin, Environmental Engineer,
Wetlands Program, Massachusetts DEP
Jim Mahala, Section Chief,
MassDEP SERO
David Hill, Environmental Engineer,
MassDEP SERO
Steve McKenna,
CZM Cape Cod and Islands Regional Coordinator
NOTICE OF INTENT Foth•28 BARNSTABLE HARBOR MID-ENTRANCE CHANNEL AND BLISH POINT BOAT RAMP ACCESS CHANNEL MAINTENANCE DREDGING PROJECT TOWN OF BARNSTABLE, MA Exhibit G MA DEP Sampling Plan, Results, Core Logs
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CENAE–PDE 25 April 2025
FINAL Sampling and Analysis Plan for Barnstable Harbor & Blish Point,
Barnstable, MA, File Number NAE-2012-0990
1. Project Description: The applicant is proposing to conduct maintenance
dredging of approximately 2,345 cubic yards (cy) of material from shoaled areas
totaling 0.82 acres of the Barnstable Harbor Mid-Entrance Channel and the
adjoining Blish Point Boat Ramp Access Channel located in the town of
Barnstable, MA (Figure 1). The areas will be dredged to the proposed depth of -6
feet at mean lower low water (MLLW) plus one foot of allowable overdepth. The
applicant requested that disposal of the proposed dredge material be evaluated
for the Cape Cod Bay Disposal Site (CCBDS) or upland disposal as potential
alternatives for this project. However, this plan does not include evaluation
requirements for placement alternatives located above the high tide line (HTL) as
they do not fall under the New England District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’
(NAE) regulatory authority.
This sampling and analysis plan (SAP) has been developed by NAE to gather
information to support a suitability determination for the proposed action. The
sampling and analysis effort shall include a single phase of testing for physical
properties and bulk sediment chemistry. The results of analysis will be evaluated
against the most recent NAE datasets for the CCBDS reference areas and the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) effects range low
(ERL) and effects range median (ERM) screening criteria. If additional evaluations
are required, NAE will provide the applicant with a supplemental SAP for
elutriate and biological testing. All sampling and analysis activities described in
this plan shall follow the requirements set forth in the “Regional Implementation
Manual for the Evaluation of Dredged Material Proposed for Disposal in New
England Waters” (RIM) dated May 6, 2004. A copy of the RIM may be downloaded
from the NAE website: http://www.nae.usace.army.mil/Missions/Regulatory/
DredgedMaterialProgram/RegionalImplementationManual.aspx.
If three years have passed since this SAP was issued and the project has not
been sampled, NAE will need to review the SAP prior to sampling activities.
2. Conceptual Site Model: NAE reviewed historic testing data, water quality
data, spill records, and adjacent land use information to develop a conceptual
site model (CSM) for the proposed project. The CSM was used to characterize
the system and identify potential sources of contamination, site-specific
contaminants of concern, exposure pathways, and biological receptors to inform
this sampling and analysis plan.
Project Setting: The project is associated with the Town of Barnstable, MA’s
existing Barnstable Harbor Mid-Entrance Channel and adjoining Blish Point
Boat Ramp Access Channel. The project area is located along the southern
FINAL Sampling and Analysis Plan for Barnstable Harbor & Blish Point,
Barnstable, MA, File Number NAE-2012-0990
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waterfront of Barnstable Harbor and Maraspin Creek. Barnstable Harbor,
located approximately 10 miles east of the Cape Cod Canal entrance, is a natural
harbor on the northern shore of Cape Cod. The harbor is home to a small
recreational and commercial fishing fleet and is a popular destination for
transient boaters. Land use in the surrounding area includes several waterfront
facilities, commercial marine service centers, and the Barnstable Town Marina
with 88 slips, fuel docks, parking, and a public boat ramp. Other land use in the
surrounding area is primarily open space with moderate density residential
development to the east.
Water Quality: Water quality in the vicinity of Barnstable Harbor is dictated by
tidal exchange with Cape Cod Bay to the north and freshwater input from
Maraspin Creek and several small streams located to the south and west. There
are two outfalls located along the waterfront in the inner portion of Barnstable
Harbor. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts designates the waters of
Barnstable Harbor as Class SA (314 CMR 4.06). Class SA waters are considered
excellent habitat for fish, other aquatic life, and wildlife, and are suitable for
shellfish harvesting and for primary and secondary contact recreation (MassDEP
2022). However, shellfish harvesting is prohibited in the project area (MassDMF,
2013).
Dredge History and Existing Testing Data: The project areas were last dredged
in 2021 when approximately 5,500 cy of material were placed offshore at CCBDS.
Sampling and testing of material from the Mid-Entrance Channel documented
sediment as a mix of sand and fine grains. A review of the associated chemistry
data found contaminants of concern were either not detected or were less than
a level that may have the potential to cause toxicity. Sampling and testing of
material from the Blish Point Boat Ramp Access Channel in 2020 documented
sediments as predominately sand with little fines. A review of the associated
chemistry data found arsenic, nickel, some individual polycyclic aromatic
hydrocarbons (PAHs), and total DDX (the sum of 4,4’-DDD, 4,4’-DDE, and 4,4’-
DDT) were detected at concentrations with the potential to cause toxicity based
on current sediment screening guidelines. A suitability determination from 2016
for the Mid-Entrance Channel and a suitability determination from 2020 for the
Blish Point Boat Ramp Access Channel each found sediments suitable for
unconfined open water disposal at CCBDS.
Sampling and testing from the adjacent Barnstable Harbor Outer Entrance
Channel in 2020 documented sediments as predominately sandy. A suitability
determination from 2020 found sediment suitable for 10-year beach
nourishment.
Spill Data: Based on information provided by the applicant and a review of the
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) Document
Online Search Portal
FINAL Sampling and Analysis Plan for Barnstable Harbor & Blish Point,
Barnstable, MA, File Number NAE-2012-0990
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(https://eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us/portal#!/search/wastesite), NAE determined
that there have been no reported spills in the vicinity of the project area since
the area was last dredged in 2021.
Risk Ranking: Following the tier one review of the site characteristics, location,
and the available historical data, the proposed project was given a low-moderate
risk ranking according to the following matrix (Table 1):
Table 1: Project Risk Ranking
Rank Guidelines
Low Few or no sources of contamination. Data available to verify no
significant potential for adverse biological effects.
Low-Moderate Few or no sources of contamination but existing data is insufficient to
confirm ranking.
Moderate
Contamination sources exist within the vicinity of the project with the
potential to produce chemical concentrations that may cause adverse
biological effects.
High
Known sources of contamination within the project area and project area
or project(s) in the vicinity were previously unsuitable for unconfined
open water placement.
3. Sample Collection: The applicant shall collect sediment cores from four
locations within the proposed dredge areas as specified in Table 2 (also see Figure
3). These locations were selected based on information from the CSM described
above, the low-moderate risk ranking for the project, and shoaled areas identified
in the project conditions survey submitted by the applicant. All core samples
shall be collected to the proposed dredge depth using inert core liners. Estimated
core lengths based on the bathymetry provided by the applicant are provided in
Table 2, but the actual required core lengths shall be determined at the time of
the sampling effort using measured water depths at each location corrected to
MLLW. In order to ensure that the core samples adequately represent the dredge
interval at each location, all cores to be used for this project shall have a
recovered length that is within 75% of the core penetration depth. In addition,
any cores that display significant disturbance such as compaction or wash out
shall be disregarded. If the cores from any location do not meet the acceptability
criteria after six attempts, then the applicant should retain the best core from
that location and contact NAE for further guidance. The penetration and recovery
for the core used for the chemistry and grain size samples should be recorded
on the sample log.
Upon collection, all cores shall be measured and maintained in an upright
position for a minimum of 15 minutes to allow any fine-grained material to settle.
After a core has settled, it shall be re-measured, taking care to not include
overlying water with sediment flocculant in the measurement before any
overlying water is drained. All cores shall be split lengthwise, photographed with
a stadia rod for scale with zero indicating the sediment/water interface, and
FINAL Sampling and Analysis Plan for Barnstable Harbor & Blish Point,
Barnstable, MA, File Number NAE-2012-0990
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described in accordance with ASTM D 2488 (Standard Practice for Description
and Identification of Soils). Samples shall be collected from the dredge interval
(dredge depth + overdepth) within each core for grain size and bulk chemical
analysis as described in the sections below. If the dredge interval within a core
is homogenous then the entire length may be composited as a single sample with
the chemistry/grain size sample interval depths noted on the sampling log. If
any core shows significant stratification or obvious signs of contamination, then
subsamples shall be collected from each layer and noted on the sampling log and
the applicant shall consult NAE for guidance prior to the start of analysis. The
term “significant stratification” includes any distinct change in sediment
composition that could represent a change in depositional history or waterway
usage such as a change in color or lithology. Compositing of dissimilar sediment
layers without prior approval from NAE will result in the rejection of any resulting
data products. In addition, a field duplicate sample should be collected for bulk
chemistry and grain size analysis and an equipment blank should be collected
for chemical analysis off any non-dedicated equipment used in the sampling
process.
All sediments held for testing shall be stored in accordance with the
requirements in Table 3 (from Table 8-2 in Evaluation of Dredged Material
Proposed for Ocean Disposal, Testing Manual, 1991). Sample chain of custody
forms shall be maintained by the Applicant and submitted to NAE with the data
package described in section 5 of this SAP.
Vessel positioning shall be achieved using a Global Positioning System (GPS) that
has been calibrated on site using a known reference point. The required
horizontal accuracy at each sample location shall be 10 feet or less. Water depths
at each location are to be determined with an accuracy of ±0.1 feet (relative to
MLLW). All sample data including date, time, latitude, longitude, GPS accuracy
at each sample station, measured water depth, tidal correction, core penetration
and recovery, and chemistry sample interval(s) shall be recorded in a sampling
log (Figure 4 or equivalent) and provided to NAE with the Applicant’s core
descriptions and photographs. All coordinate data shall be reported in
geographic NAD 83 decimal degree format to six decimal places. All depth data
shall be reported in tenths of feet.
4. Sample Analysis: All core logs from the dredge area shall be submitted
to NAE prior to performing physical and chemical analysis of each sample. Each
core or core layer from the dredge area shall be individually analyzed for grain
size and bulk chemical analysis. Testing parameters, analytical methods, and
reporting limits to be used are outlined in Table 4 (extracted from Tables 1, 2,
and 3 of the RIM). The listed analytical methods are recommended but can be
replaced by other methods that will give the required reporting limits. Additional
guidance on the physical and chemical analysis of sediments can be found in
chapter 5 of the RIM.
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All laboratories used for this project must have an approved Laboratory Quality
Assurance Plan (LQAP) on file with NAE. Any data produced from a lab without
an approved LQAP will not be accepted. The RIM, a list of laboratories with
approved LQAPs, and the reporting format and requirements for electronic
submission of data are available for download through the NAE website:
http://www.nae.usace.army.mil/Missions/Regulatory/Dredged-Material-
Program/.
5. Reporting requirements: All sediment testing data is required to be
submitted electronically in the electronic data deliverable (EDD) format available
on the NAE website (http://www.nae.usace.army.mil/Missions/Disposal-Area-
Monitoring-System-DAMOS/Electronic-Data-Deliverables.aspx). Hard copy data
submission is also required but may be substituted with a printer friendly, easy-
to-read format (e.g., PDF, MS Word). Any analytes not detected shall be reported
as half the method detection limit (MDL) and qualified with a “U”. RIM quality
control summary tables are required to be submitted with each project dataset.
These tables are found in Appendix II of the RIM.
6. Contact Information: Questions about this plan should be directed to
Gabriella Dunphy (phone: 978-318-8138 e-mail:
Gabriella.J.Saloio@usace.army.mil)
________________________________
Gabriella Dunphy (nee Saloio)
Biologist
New England District
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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7. References
MassDEP, 2022. Water Quality Classifications Barnstable, MA. Massachusetts
Department of Environmental Protection, Boston, MA.
https://arcgisserver.digital.mass.gov/MassDEPWaterQuality/Home/Inde
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MassDMF, 2013. Shellfish Area Classification and Beds Barnstable.
Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries, New Bedford, MA.
http://www.massmarinefisheries.net/shellfish/dsga/CCB32.pdf
EPA/USACE 2004. Regional Implementation Manual for the Evaluation of
Dredged Material Proposed for Disposal in New England Waters. U.S. EPA
Region 1, Boston, MA/U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England
District, Concord, MA.
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Table 2: Barnstable Harbor Mid-Entrance Channel and Blish Point Sample
Locations
Station Longitude
(NAD 83)
Latitude
(NAD 83)
Survey
Depth
(Feet
MLLW)
Project
Depth
(Feet
MLLW)
Overdepth
(Feet)
Estimated
Core length
(Feet)
BH-1 -70.299767 41.707235 -5.4 -6.0 1.0 1.6
BH-2 -70.299921 41.707560 -3.9 -6.0 1.0 3.1
BH-3 -70.300874 41.708447 -4.9 -6.0 1.0 2.1
BH-4 -70.301229 41.708781 -5.7 -6.0 1.0 1.3
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FINAL Sampling and Analysis Plan for Barnstable Harbor & Blish Point, Barnstable, MA, File Number NAE-2012-0990 9 Figure 2: Applicant Dredge Plan
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11 TABLE 3: RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES FOR SAMPLE COLLECTION, PRESERVATION, AND STORAGE Analyses Collection Method Sample Volume Container Preservation Technique Storage Conditions Holding Timed Sediment Chemical/Physical Analyses Metals Grab/corer 200 mL Precleaned polyethylene jarc Refrigerate. Dry iceb or freezer storage is recommended for extended holding times. ≤ 4° Cc Hg - 30 days Others - 6 Monthsd Organic Compounds Grab/corer 475 mL Solvent-rinsed glass jar with Teflon lidc Refrigerate. Dry iceb or freezer storage is recommended for extended holding times. ≤ 4° C/darkd 14 daysd Particle Size Grab/corer 75 mL Whirl-pac bagc Refrigerate ≤ 4° Cc Undetermined Total Organic Carbon Grab/corer 3 L Heat treated glass vial with Teflon lined lidc Refrigerate. Dry icec or freezer storage is recommended for extended holding times. ≤ 4° Cc 14 days a This table contains only a summary of collection, preservation, and storage procedures for samples. The cited references should be consulted for a more detailed description of these procedures. b These holding times are for sediment, water, and tissue based on guidance that is sometimes administrative rather than technical in nature. There are no promulgated, scientifically based holding time criteria for sediments, tissues, or elutriates. References should be consulted if holding times for sample extracts are desired. Holding times are from the time of sample collection. c NOAA (1989). d Tetra Tech (1986a) e Sample may be held for up to one year if maintained ≤ -20° C
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TABLE 4: BULK SEDIMENT TESTING PARAMETERS
Parameter Analytical Reporting
Method Limit (ppm)
Metals
Arsenic 6010B, 6020, 7060, 7061 0.4
Cadmium 6010B, 6020, 7130, 7131 0.07
Chromium 6010B, 6020, 7190, 7191 0.5
Copper 6010B, 6020, 7210 0.5
Lead 6010B, 6020, 7420, 7421 0.5
Mercury 7471 0.02
Nickel 6010B, 6020, 7520 0.5
Zinc 6010B, 6020, 7950 1.0
PCBs (total by NOAA summation of congeners)
See next page 8082A 0.001
Pesticides NOAA (1993), 8081B 0.001
Aldrin Heptachlor epoxide
cis- & trans-Chlordane Hexachlorobenzene
4,4’-DDT, DDD, DDE Lindane
Dieldrin Methoxychlor
α & β Endosulfan cis- & trans-Nonachlor
Endrin Oxychlordane
Heptachlor Toxaphene 0.025
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons 8270C-SIM 0.01
(PAHs)
Acenaphthene Chrysene
Acenaphthylene Dibenzo(a,h)anthracene
Anthracene Fluoranthene
Benzo(a)anthracene Fluorene
Benzo(a)pyrene Indeno(1, 2, 3-cd)pyrene
Benzo(b)fluoranthene Naphthalene
Benzo(k)fluoranthene Phenanthrene
Benzo(g, h, i)perylene Pyrene
Total Organic Carbon Plumb (1981), APHA (1995) 0.1%
Percent Moisture Plumb (1981), EPA (1992), PSEP (1986) 1.0%
Grain Size Wet Sieve (#4, 10, 40, 200)
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TABLE 4: BULK SEDIMENT TESTING PARAMETERS (CONTINUED)
PCB CONGENERS
Analytical Method: NOAA (1993), 8082A
Reporting Limit: 1 ppb
Congeners:
8* 2,4’ diCB
18* 2,2’,5 triCB
28* 2,4,4’ triCB
44* 2,2’,3,5’ tetraCB
49 2,2’,4’,5 tetraCB
52* 2,2’,5,5’ tetraCB
66* 2,3’,4,4’ tetraCB
87 2,2’,3,4,5’ pentaCB
101* 2,2’,4,5,5’ pentaCB
105* 2,3,3’,4,4’ pentaCB
118* 2,3’,4,4’,5 pentaCB
128* 2,3,3’,4,4’ hexaCB
138* 2,2’,3,4,4’,5’ hexaCB
153* 2,2’,4,4’,5,5’ hexaCB
170* 2,2’,3,3’,4,4’,5 heptaCB
180* 2,2’,3,4,4’,5,5’ heptaCB
183 2,2’,3,4,4’,5’,6 heptaCB
184 2,2’,3,4,4’,6,6’ heptaCB
187* 2,2’,3,4’,5,5’,6 heptaCB
195* 2,2’,3,3’,4,4’,5,6 octaCB
206* 2,2’,3,3’,4,4’,5,5’,6 nonaCB
209* 2,2’,3,3’,4,4’,5,5’,6,6’ decaCB
* denotes a congener to be used in estimating Total PCB. To calculate Total PCB, sum the
concentrations of all eighteen congeners marked with a “*” and multiply by 2.
The specified methods are recommendations only. Other acceptable methodologies capable of
meeting the Reporting Limits can be used. Sample preparation methodologies (e.g. extraction and
cleanup) and sample size may need to be modified to achieve the required Reporting Limits.
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FIGURE 4: EXAMPLE CORE LOG DATA SHEET
1 of 1
30-Apr-25
6.4 feet 10:10
1.1 feet Overcast, Windy, 54-58°
10-15 mph WSW / Choppy
NAE-2012-0990
Maintenance Dredging Barnstable Harbor Enterance Channel & Blish Point Boat Ramp
Access Channel Project - 0024B021.00
TG&B Marine Services
-1.7 feet Sampling Method Push
1.7 feet Positioning RTK (Sub-Centimeter Accuracy)
1.7 feet GPS Accuracy HDOP: 1.0 | Satellites: 15 (Average)
1.7 feet Proposed Dredge Depth El.-6' MLLW +1' O.D.
100 %Est. Core Length (ft) (per SAP)1.7
2720647.15 N No. of Coring Attempts 2
983886.48 E MG&JH
41.7072 Lat
70.2998 Long
Depth Elev.
feet feet
0'-5.3'
1.7'-7.0'
Notes:
Key:Fines Content: trace = <5%, few = 5-10%, little = 15-25%, some = 30-45%, mostly = 50-100%
Color: br = brown, gy = grey, gn = green, yl = yellow, ol = olive, og = orange, bl = black
Odor:Slight, moderate, or strong/ petroleum, hydrocarbon, chemical, sulfur, organic
Relative Density (Non-Cohesive) : v. loose, loose, med. , dense, v. dense
Consistency (Cohesive) : v. soft, soft, firm, hard and v. hard
Signature of Field Engineer:
BH-1 Black marine silt, trace fine sand, trace organics. Strong Marine Odor
Second Attempt for Volume to fill Jars
Name (Density, Color, Classification), Moisture, Secondary Grain Size.
Field Engineer on Site
Additional Notes
LegendSample ID & Interval ASTM-D2488 Material Description/Classification
Required Core Length
Total Penetration
Total Recovery
Total 15 Min. Recovery
Final % Recovery
As-Built Sample
Coordinates
Total Core Depth -7.0 feet Project Name & No.
(Bottom El.) Driller
Lead Line Depth Sample Collection Time
Tide (RTK) Weather
Corrected Mudline El.-5.3 feet Wind/Seas
(Top of core El.) USACE Permit #
BARNSTABLE HARBOR & BLISH POINT BOAT RAMP
DREDGE SEDIMENT CORE PROCESSING LOGS
Sample ID BH-1 Page
Vertical Datum MLLW Date
BottomTop
1 of 1
30-Apr-25
4.0 feet 9:58
0.7 feet Overcast, Windy, 54-58°
10-15 mph WSW / Choppy
NAE-2012-0990
Maintenance Dredging Barnstable Harbor Enterance Channel & Blish Point Boat Ramp
Access Channel Project - 0024B021.00
TG&B Marine Services
-3.7 feet Sampling Method Vibrocore using Bin Hopper head (BH-5)
4.0 feet Positioning RTK (Sub-Centimeter Accuracy)
3.6 feet GPS Accuracy HDOP: 1.0 | Satellites: 15 (average)
3.6 feet Proposed Dredge Depth El.-6' MLLW +1' O.D.
90 %Est. Core Length (ft) (per SAP)3.7
2720757.47 N No. of Coring Attempts 1
983853.47 E MG&JH
41.7075 Lat
70.2999 Long
Depth Elev.
feet feet
0'-3.3'
3.6'-6.9'
Notes:
Key:Fines Content: trace = <5%, few = 5-10%, little = 15-25%, some = 30-45%, mostly = 50-100%
Color: br = brown, gy = grey, gn = green, yl = yellow, ol = olive, og = orange, bl = black
Odor:Slight, moderate, or strong/ petroleum, hydrocarbon, chemical, sulfur, organic
Relative Density (Non-Cohesive) : v. loose, loose, med. , dense, v. dense
Consistency (Cohesive) : v. soft, soft, firm, hard and v. hard
Signature of Field Engineer:
Grey to black medium to coarse silty sand, few organics, trace gravel, trace shell. Strong Marine Odor BH-2
ASTM-D2488 Material Description/Classification
Total Recovery
Total 15 Min. Recovery
Sample ID & Interval
Additional Notes
Field Engineer on Site
LegendVertical Datum
Tide (RTK)
MLLW
Total Penetration
-3.3 feet
Required Core Length
As-Built Sample
Coordinates
Total Core Depth
Final % Recovery
Page
Date
Sample Collection TimeLead Line Depth
BH-2
Project Name & No.
Driller
BARNSTABLE HARBOR & BLISH POINT BOAT RAMP
DREDGE SEDIMENT CORE PROCESSING LOGS
feet-7.0
(Bottom El.)
Sample ID
Corrected Mudline El.
Weather
Wind/Seas
USACE Permit #(Top of core El.)
Name (Density, Color, Classification), Moisture, Secondary Grain Size.BottomTop
1 of 1
30-Apr-25
7.6 feet 10:29
2.0 feet Overcast, Windy, 54-58°
10-15 mph WSW / Choppy
NAE-2012-0990
Maintenance Dredging Barnstable Harbor Enterance Channel & Blish Point Boat Ramp
Access Channel Project - 0024B021.00
TG&B Marine Services
-1.4 feet Sampling Method Push
1.8 feet Positioning RTK (Sub-Centimeter Accuracy)
1.4*feet GPS Accuracy HDOP:1.0 | Satellites: 15 (average)
1.4*feet Proposed Dredge Depth El.-6' MLLW +1' O.D.
100 %Est. Core Length (ft) (per SAP)1.4
2721082.56 N No. of Coring Attempts 2
983581.89 E MG&JH
41.7084 Lat
70.3009 Long
Depth Elev.
feet feet
0'-5.6'
1.4'-7.0'
Notes:
Key:Fines Content: trace = <5%, few = 5-10%, little = 15-25%, some = 30-45%, mostly = 50-100%
Color: br = brown, gy = grey, gn = green, yl = yellow, ol = olive, og = orange, bl = black
Odor:Slight, moderate, or strong/ petroleum, hydrocarbon, chemical, sulfur, organic
Relative Density (Non-Cohesive) : v. loose, loose, med. , dense, v. dense
Consistency (Cohesive) : v. soft, soft, firm, hard and v. hard
Signature of Field Engineer:
BH-3 Black marine silt, few fine-med sand, trace organics, trace debris. Strong Marine Odor
Second Attempt for Volume to fill Jars
*No sample past dredge OD
Field Engineer on Site
Additional Notes
LegendSample ID & Interval ASTM-D2488 Material Description/Classification
Required Core Length
Total Penetration
Total Recovery
Total 15 Min. Recovery
Final % Recovery
As-Built Sample
Coordinates
Total Core Depth -7.0 feet Project Name & No.
(Bottom El.) Driller
Lead Line Depth Sample Collection Time
Tide (RTK) Weather
Corrected Mudline El.-5.6 feet Wind/Seas
(Top of core El.) USACE Permit #
BARNSTABLE HARBOR & BLISH POINT BOAT RAMP
DREDGE SEDIMENT CORE PROCESSING LOGS
Sample ID BH-3 Page
Vertical Datum MLLW Date
BottomTop
1 of 1
30-Apr-25
8.2 feet 10:50
2.6 feet Overcast, Windy, 54-58°
10-15 mph WSW / Choppy
NAE-2012-0990
Maintenance Dredging Barnstable Harbor Enterance Channel & Blish Point Boat Ramp
Access Channel Project - 0024B021.00
TG&B Marine Services
1.4 feet Sampling Method Push
1.8 feet Positioning RTK (Sub-Centimeter Accuracy)
1.6*feet GPS Accuracy HDOP: 1.0 | Satellites: 15 (average)
1.6*feet Proposed Dredge Depth El.-6' MLLW +1' O.D.
100 %Est. Core Length (ft) (per SAP)1.4
2721202.39 N No. of Coring Attempts 2
983493.47 E MG&JH
41.7088 Lat
70.3012 Long
Depth Elev.
feet feet
0'-5.6'
1.4'-7.0'
Notes:
Key:Fines Content: trace = <5%, few = 5-10%, little = 15-25%, some = 30-45%, mostly = 50-100%
Color: br = brown, gy = grey, gn = green, yl = yellow, ol = olive, og = orange, bl = black
Odor:Slight, moderate, or strong/ petroleum, hydrocarbon, chemical, sulfur, organic
Relative Density (Non-Cohesive) : v. loose, loose, med. , dense, v. dense
Consistency (Cohesive) : v. soft, soft, firm, hard and v. hard
Signature of Field Engineer:
BH-4 Black marine silt, trace fine sand, trace Organics, trace debris, Strong Marine Odor
Second Attempt for Volume to fill Jars
*No sample past dredge OD
Field Engineer on Site
Additional Notes
LegendSample ID & Interval ASTM-D2488 Material Description/Classification
Required Core Length
Total Penetration
Total Recovery
Total 15 Min. Recovery
Final % Recovery
As-Built Sample
Coordinates
Total Core Depth -7.0 feet Project Name & No.
(Bottom El.) Driller
Lead Line Depth Sample Collection Time
Tide (RTK) Weather
Corrected Mudline El.-5.6 feet Wind/Seas
(Top of core El.) USACE Permit #
BARNSTABLE HARBOR & BLISH POINT BOAT RAMP
DREDGE SEDIMENT CORE PROCESSING LOGS
Sample ID BH-4 Page
Vertical Datum MLLW Date
BottomTop
NOTICE OF INTENT Foth•29 BARNSTABLE HARBOR MID-ENTRANCE CHANNEL AND BLISH POINT BOAT RAMP ACCESS CHANNEL MAINTENANCE DREDGING PROJECT TOWN OF BARNSTABLE, MA Exhibit H MA NHESP Habitat Maps