Guidelines For The Sampling And Analysis Of Dredged Material Intended For Disposal At Sea

The guidance contained in this publication addresses the selection of substances of concern and effects to be determined, field sampling, and physical, chemical and biological analysis, as well as guidelines for the sampling of sediment intended for disposal at sea and the selection and analysis of physical and chemical parameters for the assessment of dredged material quality.--Publisher's description.

The guidance contained in this publication addresses the selection of substances of concern and effects to be determined, field sampling, and physical, chemical and biological analysis, as well as guidelines for the sampling of sediment intended for disposal at sea and the selection and analysis of physical and chemical parameters for the assessment of dredged material quality.--Publisher's description.

This document provides guidance on the application of the waste assessment guidelines (WAG) using low technology and low cost methods. For example, it contains details on low cost sampling, testing, information gathering and documenting, consistent with the WAG, to allow characterization of the dredged material and selection of suitable disposal sites, including guidance on simple and low cost monitoring of disposal activities, and feedback surveys to improve decision making.