Final Environmental Impact Report - Whittier Bridge/I-95 ...

Whittier Bridge/I-95 Improvement Project FEIR
Chapter 1.0: Changes Since the Draft Environmental Impact Report and Resolution of Additional Issues
aquatic vegetation. There are no shellfish beds or submerged aquatic vegetation in the project
vicinity. As outlined above, potential impacts to fishery resources will be minimized through the
implementation of measures outlined in the NMFS recommendations.
310 CMR 9.40(3) Operational Requirements for Dredging. Not Applicable. The project does not
include navigational dredging.
310 CMR 9.40(4) Operational Requirements for Dredged Material Disposal
310 CMR 9.40(4)(a) Where determined to be reasonable by the Department, clean
dredged material shall be disposed of in a manner that serves the purpose of beach
nourishment, in accordance with the following provisions:
310 CMR 9.40(4)(a)(1) In the case of publicly- funded dredging projects, such material shall
be placed on publicly-owned beaches. Based on the results of the chemical testing, and the fact that
the dredged material is from a riverine environment, MassDOT does not believe that the dredged
material will be suitable for beach nourishment. The identification of the disposal location will be the
responsibility of the design/build contractor to be selected for project construction. MassDOT will
include special provisions in the contract documents to ensure proper handling and disposal of the
dredged material.
310 CMR 9.40(4)(b) Open Ocean Disposal The option of open ocean disposal is not
proposed with the project. Based on the sample results, some of the sediment appears suitable for
reuse at a Massachusetts unlined landfill. Additional sampling and testing may be required to satisfy
the requirements of the receiving facility; sediment may be also reused on the project site.
310 CMR 9.40(5) Supervision of Dredging and Disposal Activity
310 CMR 9.40(5)(a) Inform the Department in writing at least three days before
commencing any authorized dredging or dredged material disposal. MassDOT will notify the
Department three days prior to the commencement of dredging or dredged material disposal.
310 CMR 9.40(5)(b) Licensee or permittee shall provide shall provide a dredging inspector
approved by the Department, who shall accompany the dredged material while in transit and
during discharges, either upon the scows containing the dredged material or upon the boat
towing them, for the following activities:
310 CMR 9.40(5)(b)1 Off shore - Not applicable, no offshore disposal is proposed.
310 CMR 9.40(5)(b)2 Onshore more than 10,000 cubic yards - Not applicable, the total
amount of dredge is approximately 7,500 cubic yards.
310 CMR 9.40(5)(b)3 Disposal of materials defined by the Department as potentially
degrading or hazardous - Disposal of dredged material will be in full compliance with
applicable laws and regulations.
310 CMR 9.40(5)(c) The name, address, and qualifications of the dredging inspector shall be
submitted to the Department as part of the license requirement for approval. MassDOT will provide
the name, address and qualifications of the dredging inspector prior to the issuance of the license.
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