AMEND0003 - Biles_pre acceptance letter NY 2026.pdf

This is a letter of acceptance from Waste Management Disposal Services of Pennsylvania, Inc. (WMDSPA) confirming capacity to accept dredged material from a federal maintenance project.

The letter, dated May 26, 2026, addresses the acceptance of 100,000 cubic yards of dredged material generated from the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Reserve Basin Maintenance Project at Philadelphia Naval Yard Annex. WMDSPA, owner of the Biles Island property where disposal will occur, confirms sufficient capacity in Cell #3 for the dredged material. The Army Corps of Engineers has solicited bids for disposal into Biles Island in 2026, though material placement may be delayed until after the ACOE completes work related to sediment placement for maintaining navigation channels in the Delaware River Federal Navigation Channel and Turning Basin. The letter notes that sediments placed on Biles Island have historically been utilized for landfill cover and final capping material at the Fairless, Tullytown, and Grows landfills under permits issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Solid Waste. The point of contact for additional information is Edward J. Kucowski, Project Manager, at 215-428-4350.