Newark Bay Upland (45-159) Final Report.pdf

Technical Report on the Sampling and Physical Testing of Sediment from Newark Bay- Main and Port Newark Branch Channels, Federal Navigation Project No. 64 for Upland Beneficial Use in New York and/or New Jersey

Contract No. W912DS-22-D-0002 Delivery Order No. W912DS-26-FA-007

Prepared for:

Army Corps of Engineers, New York District 26 Federal Plaza

New York, NY 10278

January 19, 2026

ASI Job No. 45-159

Table of Contents

Table of Contents Information Page Signature Page

I. INTRODUCTION

II. CORRESPONDENCE

III. TEST ADMINISTRATION

A. Sponsor

B. Testing Facilities C. Dates of Experimentation D. Study Participants

IV. MATERIALS AND METHODS

A. Sampling B. Homogenizing and Compositing C. Physical and TOC Analysis

V. PHYSICAL AND ANALYSIS RESULTS

Figures and Tables

Figure 1a Sample Locations Map- Main Channel Locations Figure 1b Sample Locations Map- Port Newark Branch Locations Table 1 DGPS Coordinates Table 2 Sample Identification and Compositing Scheme Table 3 Physical and TOC Analysis of the Individual Cores and Composites

Appendices Appendix A Sediment Core Logs Appendix B Photographs Appendix C Chains of Custody Appendix D Sample Use Forms Appendix E Percent Moisture, Grain Size Distribution Raw Data, Calculations, and Graphs ..126 Appendix F TOC Raw Data and SRM Control Charts

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Information Page of Sediment from Newark Bay- Main and Port Newark Branch Channels, Federal Navigation Project No. 64 for Upland Beneficial Use in New York and/or New Jersey

Contract No. W912DS-22-D-0002 Delivery Order No. W912DS-26-FA-007

STUDY INITIATION DATE

December 5, 2025

STUDY COMPLETION DATE

January 19, 2026

PERFORMING LABORATORY

Aqua Survey, Inc.

469 Point Breeze Road

Flemington, New Jersey 08822

SPONSOR

Army Corps of Engineers, New York District 26 Federal Plaza

New York, NY 10278-0090

LABORATORY PROJECT ID

ASI STUDY No. 45-159

Signature Page of Sediment from Newark Bay- Main and Port Newark Branch Channels, Federal Navigation Project No. 64 for Upland Beneficial Use in New York and/or New Jersey

Contract No. W912DS-22-D-0002 Delivery Order No. W912DS-26-FA-007

Prepared for:

Army Corps of Engineers, New York District 26 Federal Plaza

New York, NY 10278

This report, as well as all records and raw data were audited and found to be an accurate reflection of the study. Copies of raw data will be maintained by Aqua Survey, Inc. 469 Point Breeze Road, Flemington, New Jersey, 08822.

Cheryl Hall Date Quality Assurance Officer

Laboratory Ma::.

Jon Doi, Ph.D. Date Executive Vice President

I. INTRODUCTION

The objective of this project was to collect and conduct physical analyses on sediment from Newark Bay- Main and Port Newark Branch Channels, for upland beneficial use in New York and/or New Jersey. This work was conducted in accordance with Appendix B, Attachment 1, of the technical manual entitled “The Management and Regulation of Dredging Activities and Dredged Material in New Jersey’s Tidal Waters” (Dredging Manual), an NYSDEC Sediment Sampling and Analysis Plan (SSAP) dated September 8, 2025, an NJDEP Sediment Sampling and Analysis Plan (SSAP) approved on October 7, 2025, and direction from the client.

It should be noted that two discrepancies were noticed with the Compositing Schemes provided in the NYSDEC and NJDEP sampling plans. USACE-NYD was contacted to confirm the correct naming of the Composites Samples as well as which locations were to be used to make each Composite. This confirmation as well as an updated Compositing Scheme can be found in the Correspondence section of this report.

Aqua Survey, Inc. (ASI) performed all sampling and physical analyses (grain size distribution, percent moisture, and total organic carbon analysis).

Chemical analysis of the samples was contracted directly with the analytical laboratory, Battelle, and its subcontract laboratories, Eurofins Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, and Eurofins Knoxville, Knoxville, TN. Their analytical results are not included in this report.

II. CORRESPONDENCE

The following pages provide correspondence for this project.

Jon Doi, Executive Vice President 2025NOV28

OFFICE OF DREDGING & SEDIMENT TECHNOLOGY

TIDAL SEDIMENT SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS PLAN TEMPLATE

(V.5.2)

The major objective of a sediment sampling and analysis plan (SSAP) is to accurately characterize the horizontal and vertical distribution of the physical/geotechnical properties and contaminant concentrations of the sediment to be dredged.

This document serves as the template to develop the SSAP for a proposed dredging project by identifying the information required by the Department to review, and ultimately approve, the SSAP.

The required information must be provided by entering it into the spaces provided in this template.

See page 3 for a list of attachments required to be submitted. Note that clickable links to rule sets, remediation standards, etc., are provided throughout this document. Please submit the completed electronic application package to luasu@dep.nj.gov.

The SSAP for a dredging project must be approved by the Department prior to the collection and analysis of any sediment samples. Once the final SSAP has been approved by the Department, the applicant may conduct sampling in conformance with the plan. Approval of the SSAP will be indicated by the signature of Department staff on page 12 of the completed template.

If any sediment samples are collected and analyzed without prior Department approval, it is done so at risk, as any such samples may or may not be considered by the Department in making regulatory decisions regarding the proposed project.

For additional information on tidal dredging projects, see The Management and Regulation of Dredging Activities and Dredged Material in New Jersey's Tidal Waters found in Appendix G of the Coastal Zone Management Rules (N.J.A.C. 7:7). This SSAP template incorporates much of what is required to be submitted by applicants in Appendix G as part of the permit application for a dredging project; however, additional information may be required on a project-specific basis.

If you have any questions, please contact the Department’s Office of Dredging and Sediment Technology (ODST) by email at depwlmodst@dep.nj.gov or by phone at 609-633-2289.

BEFORE COMPLETING THIS SSAP TEMPLATE:

Please determine if the proposed project qualifies for any of the testing exclusions identified in N.J.A.C. 7:7 Appendix G and contact ODST to receive a confirmation that the testing exclusion is applicable to the project.project.

https://www.nj.gov/dep/cmp/analysis_dredging.pdf https://www.nj.gov/dep/cmp/analysis_dredging.pdf https://dep.nj.gov/wp-content/uploads/rules/rules/njac7_7.pdf https://www.nj.gov/dep/cmp/analysis_dredging.pdf mailto:depwlmodst@dep.nj.gov https://www.nj.gov/dep/cmp/analysis_dredging.pdf

SEDIMENT SAMPLING & ANALYSIS PLAN (SSAP)

FILE NUMBER REQUEST FORM

Dredge Site Information

Applicant Information

Applicant Name:

Phone Number: Email Address:

Address:

City: State: Zip:

Agent Information

Dredge Site Address: County:

City: State: Zip:

Site Block(s) & Lot(s):

Site NJ State Plane Coordinates X:

Y:

Project Description:

Previously Issued Permit No.(s) and if applicable, please provide a copy of the previous permit(s):

Agent Name:

Phone Number: Email Address:

Address:

City: State: Zip:

DLRP File & Activity No.

Official Use Only

ꟷ A figure identifying the geographic location of the project site.

ꟷ Hydrographic/survey plans with the following:

■ Plan must depict existing water depths at mean low water (MLW).

■ Plan must identify project depths in feet below mean low water.

■ The notes section must state the date and time the hydrographic survey was conducted – this must be within 6 months of the SSAP submittal date.

■ Proposed dredge area must be outlined. Clearly identify areas of maintenance and/or new dredging

■ Identify the location of boat/vessel fueling stations within 500’ of the project site.

■ Identify the locations of all outfalls or intakes within 500’ of the project site.

■ Identify all in-water structures within and adjacent to the project site.

■ The proposed sample locations must be superimposed on the hydrographic survey unless you are requesting the Department to identify sample locations (see page 5).

■ See Appendix G, Chapter III-A-2 for more details.

ꟷ A copy of any previously issued dredging permits and approved plans.

Proposed Dredging Plan

Please provide project information in the spaces provided below and check all applicable boxes:

Type of Dredging:

Maintenance (N.J.A.C. 7:7-12.6) New dredging (N.J.A.C. 7:7-12.7)

Method of Dredging:

Hydraulic Mechanical Jetting technology

Project-specific Information:

Extent of area to be dredged (square feet):

Proposed depth(s) of dredging (feet below MLW):

Proposed *overdredge depth (feet below MLW):

Estimated volume of sediment to be dredged (no overdredge) (cubic yards):

Estimated volume of overdredge (cubic yards):

Total estimated total volume of sediment to be dredged (cubic yards):

Known contaminated spill(s) adjacent to dredge area:

*Overdredge Depth

Overdredge depth is allocated for any inaccuracies due to the equipment or operator during dredging operations. Overdredge shall not be used as a means to advance beyond maintenance dredging depths or the authorized dredge depth.

Submit the

Following

Attachments:

https://www.nj.gov/dep/cmp/analysis_dredging.pdf e3opstml Highlight e3opstml Highlight e3opstml Highlight e3opstml Highlight

Official Use Only

Dredged Material & Water Management

Sediment Placement Area:

Please check all applicable boxes and provide the location of the placement area or other identifying placement site information such as permit(s), CDF name, etc., in the space provided below:

Onsite

Engineering with nature project

Agriculture site

Processed dredged material facility (mixed with Portland cement)

Landfill or site remediation project

Confined disposal facility

Other use:

Placement Site Location & Additional Information:

Dewatering Methodology:

Please check all applicable boxes and provide a specific location of the dewatering site and details on methodology in the space provided below:

Upland temporary dewatering area (hay bales/silt fences or other – please elaborate below)

Scow

Filter press

Geotubes

Polymer (check if possible use and elaborate on polymer name, if known, below)

Confined disposal facility

Other method:

Dewatering Site Location & Additional Information:

Official Use Only

Sediment Core Sample Locations

Guidance on determining the proper number of cores for a project and appropriate core locations can be found in Appendix G, Chapter III-D.

Request ODST to identify core sample locations? Yes No

Provide the information in the following table (or attach as separate sheet):

Sample ID Number Location:

Planned X* Location:

Planned Y* Project Depth

MLW

Proposed

Overdredge

*Note: All coordinates shall be in the NJ State Plane Coordinate System. The latitude and longitude of the planned sample locations can be approximated using NJ-GeoWeb or a similar mapping application.

https://www.nj.gov/dep/cmp/analysis_dredging.pdf https://dep.nj.gov/gis/nj-geoweb/ e3opstml Highlight

Official Use Only

Core Sample Compositing Scheme

Please refer to Appendix G, Chapter III-D for core composite guidance and rationale.

Request ODST to identify core sample compositing scheme? Yes No

Provide the information in the following table (or attach as separate sheet):

Composite Sample ID Number Core Sample ID Numbers

Page 7 to completed by NJDEP-ODST –

Proceed to Analytical Requirements section.

https://www.nj.gov/dep/cmp/analysis_dredging.pdf

Official Use Only

Required Sediment and Water Sampling Tests

Tier I – Physical/Geotechnical:

Required for all projects:

Grain Size Distribution (ASTM D422 or D4381)

Total Organic Carbon (USEPA 440.0, USEPA SW-846 9060A, or equivalent method)

Water Content (ASTMD653, D2216, D4643, Standard Method 2540D, or equivalent method)

Representative subsamples of each homogenized core sample (or distinct strata) and composite analytical sample must be analyzed for Grain Size Distribution, Total Organic Carbon (TOC), and percent moisture.

Samples are also subjected to Bulk Sediment Chemistry, Standard & Modified Elutriate, Synthetic Precipitation Leaching Procedure, and Structural Fill Protocol, as specified below.

Individual sediment core samples comprised of greater than 90% sand (analyzed using the hydrometer method) are excluded from Tier II Testing and must not be composited with other sediment samples.

Tier II – Chemical Analysis:

Bulk Sediment Chemistry

Effluent (Modified) Elutriate

Standard Elutriate

Tier III – Leaching Tests:

Synthetic Precipitation Leaching Procedure (SPLP)

• Run SPLP analysis on any Bulk Sediment Chemistry Analytes that exceed the Soil Remediation Standards for the Migration to Groundwater Exposure Pathway (N.J.A.C. 7:26D Appendix 1, Table 5).

Then compare SPLP results to the Soil Leachate Remediation Standards for the Migration to Groundwater Exposure Pathway (N.J.A.C. 7:26D Appendix 1, Table 6).

Structural Fill Protocol (addition of Portland cement to raw dredge material and analysis for bulk sediment chemistry and SPLP)

• All compounds identified on the following page for Bulk Sediment Chemistry analysis must also be performed for amended material and SPLP - see page 10, Reporting Requirement No. 20.

Disclaimer: Additional analytical tests may be required by the proposed dredge material management site beyond those required by the Department’s SSAP. For example, if dredge material is proposed to be disposed of at a landfill as ID27, the applicant may be required to analyze for additional parameters (Ignitability, Corrosivity, Reactive Sulfide, Reactive Cyanide) for the landfill to accept the material.

Official Use Only

Bulk Sediment Chemistry Analysis

Semi-Volatile Compounds

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

Polychlorinated Dibenzo Dioxins and Furans (PCDDs and PCDFs; 17 congeners)

Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs): Aroclors PCB Congeners (209)

Organochlorine Pesticides

Inorganics (Metals) – Includes Hexavalent and Trivalent Chromium

Standard Elutriate and/or Modified Elutriate Analysis

Semi-Volatile Compounds

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

Polychlorinated Dibenzo Dioxins and Furans (PCDDs and PCDFs; 17 congeners)

Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs): Aroclors PCB Congeners (209)

Organochlorine Pesticides

Inorganics (Metals) – Includes Hexavalent and Trivalent Chromium

Analytical Requirements

All analytical procedures must be conducted by a laboratory certified by the Department to conduct that procedure pursuant to the Regulations Governing the Certification of Laboratories and Environmental Measurements (N.J.A.C. 7:18) or the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (NELAP). Use NJDEP DataMiner to verify the accreditation status of a laboratory by reviewing the laboratory’s certificate and Annual Certified Parameter List issued by the NJDEP or you may contact the Office of Quality Assurance via email at OQA@dep.nj.gov or by phone at (609) 292-3950 to verify the status of laboratory.

The achieved analytical detection limits for all contaminants in the Target Analyte List must be less than the applicable regulatory criteria and guidance values to which the data will be compared when evaluating the potential impacts of the proposed project. The laboratory method detection limits (MDLs) must not exceed the regulatory standard.

https://njems.nj.gov/DataMiner/Search/SearchByCategory?isExternal=y&getCategory=y&catName=Certified+Laboratories mailto:OQA@dep.nj.gov

Official Use Only

Sampling Plan Implementation Requirements

If implementation of the approved SSAP does not provide data that are representative of, or fully characterizes, the sediment to be dredged, the Department may require the collection and analyses of additional sediment samples. Sediment core sampling collection procedures must be consistent with those in the NJDEP Field Sampling Procedures Manual (2022).

1. The Department must be notified of any deviations from the approved SSAP prior to the homogenizing, compositing, and analysis of the collected sediment samples.

2. All sediment core sample collection activities must be properly documented. Detailed fieldnotes/observations during sampling must be documented in a field sampling logbook.

3. NJDEP GPS Data Collection Standards for GIS Data Development (2017) must be used for positioning methods when locating all sampling points.

4. All sampling equipment must be properly cleaned before and after the collection of each individual sediment core sample.

5. An inert plastic liner must be used in conjunction with each sediment core sampling device; this plastic liner must not be reused.

6. All individual sediment core samples are to be taken to the sediment characterization depth, as specified in this document, and not any deeper.

7. When collecting sediment core samples, the project applicant must ensure that a sufficient volume of sediment is collected to conduct all of the tests (physical and geotechnical, chemical) specified in the approved SSAP.

8. Individual sediment core samples must be photographed prior to homogenization, with the sample identification number, a length scale, and date included in the photograph.

9. Provide core logs showing the depth of sampling (below the sediment surface and mean low water) and a qualitative description of the sediment for each individual sediment core sample.

10. Only sediment core samples collected correctly may be homogenized, composited, and analyzed.

11. Individual sediment core samples may be homogenized in their entirety for analysis provided that there no distinct strata (apparent grain size distribution, composition, and visual characteristics) present that are greater than two (2) feet in depth. The Department shall be notified of any sediment core samples that show grain size stratification prior to homogenizing.

12. The entire sediment core sample (or distinct strata, when present) must be homogenized – “representative” sub-samples of a non-homogenized sediment core sample must not be collected, composited, and analyzed.

13. Individual sediment core samples may be composited only if the grain size distribution of the sediment is similar. Individual samples should not be composited if the percentage clay, silt, or sand differ by more than 20%. The Department shall be notified of any sediment core samples that show varying grain size distribution prior to compositing samples.

https://dep.nj.gov/srp/guidance/fspm/ https://www.nj.gov/dep/gis/assets/GPSStandards.pdf

Official Use Only

14. Representative subsamples of each homogenized core sample (or distinct strata) are combined inequal proportions (by mass) to form the composite analytical sample.

15. The sample preservation requirements and holding times for each analysis, as specified in the analytical methods used, must be adhered to, or proposed alternatives approved by the Department prior to analysis.

16. Sample Chain of Custody requirements must be consistent with those specified in the NJDEP Field Sampling Procedures Manual (2022).

17. If implementation of the approved SSAP does not provide data that are representative of, or fully characterizes, the sediment to be dredged, the Department may require the collection and analyses of additional sediment samples.

18. Analytical laboratories must follow all of the required QA/QC procedures specified in the analytical methods used. Any deviations from these procedures must be documented and justified in the Analytical Data Report.

19. All routine procedures associated with the sampling, handling, transport, storage, preservation, and analysis of the sediment should be specified in Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) documents maintained by the parties actually collecting and analyzing the sediment.

20. For Structural Fill Protocol:

ꟷ The following two (2) tests are required:

• For each core/composite sample/vertically stratified sample, a sample of the processed dredged material product will be created by combining measured amounts of proposed additive with a pre-weighed sample of the sediments to be dredged. The mixing time will, to the greatest extent possible, replicate the residence time in the blending facility/operation to be used in the actual full-scale project. The ratio of proposed additive to composite sediment sample, by weight, will be recorded. The dredged material product to be tested will be formed using the “recipe” (proportions of dredged material and proposed additive) which replicates the actual dredged material product to be used as structural fill on the site. The dredged material product will be pulverized, and each composite sample will be subjected to bulk sediment analyses.

• The dredged material product samples will be pulverized, and each sample subjected to a Synthetic Precipitation Leaching Procedure (SPLP) using the USEPA Method 1312.

ꟷ A final report must be submitted to the Department in a series of three (3) summary data tables:

[1] Raw Sediment - Bulk Sediment Chemistry, [2] Dredged Material Product (Amended Material) - Bulk Sediment Chemistry, and [3] Dredged Material Product (Amended Material) - SPLP results.

Sample Collection & Laboratory Analysis

If known, identify the organizations that will conduct the following activities below:

Collection of samples:

Lab analysis:

Official Use Only

Reporting Requirements

The sediment data package must be included in the Waterfront Development Permit application. Any data package submitted to the Department shall comply with the QA/QC requirements outlined in Appendix B of the Dredging Manual. The package must be provided electronically. The data package must include summary tables of the laboratory results and associated method detection limits (MDLs) in a spreadsheet format. The summary tables must present a comparison of the data to the Department’s standards, including all interim standards, as applicable (see below tab. The summary tables must present data with identical units and highlight all results that exceed applicable criteria. Where a standard does not exist, N/A or NS should be listed in the corresponding cell. Units for sediment analyses must be presented in milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg) and units for all water analyses must be presented in micrograms per liter (μg/L).

In addition:

• PCB Aroclor data must provide a summation for detected analytes.

• PCB Congener data must be presented individually and summed.

• Dioxin data must be presented using current World Health Organization Toxic Equivalency Factors (WHO

TEFs) with the calculated Toxic Equivalency (TEQ).

• Chromium Soil Cleanup Criteria (2010)

Chemical Test Medium Dredging & Dewatering Method & Placement Area

Criteria Comparison & Link Units

Bulk Sediment Chemistry

Sediment

• All dredging/dewatering methods and placement areas

• Jetting

2021 Soil Remediation Standards for the Ingestion-Dermal and Inhalation Exposure Pathway – Residential & Non-residential (N.J.A.C.

7:26D – Appendix 1, Tables 1-4) mg/kg

• Aquatic/habitat placement

2009 Ecological Screening Criteria Sediment Freshwater Criteria & Saline Water Criteria

Standard & Modified Elutriate Water

• Aquatic/habitat placement

• Hydraulic dredging with direct discharge

• CDF placement

• Jetting

2023 Surface Water Quality Criteria for Toxic Substances – Freshwater (FW2) & Saline Water (SE & SC) Criteria (N.J.A.C. 7:9B) μg/L

SPLP

Raw & Amended Sediment

• Any offsite beneficial reuse Soil Leachate Remediation Standards for the Migration to Ground Water Exposure Pathway (N.J.A.C. 7:26D – Appendix 1, Table 6) μg/L

Structural Fill Protocol (includes SPLP)

Amended Sediment

• Applicable for DM originating from NY/NJ Harbor

2021 Soil Remediation Standards for the Ingestion-Dermal and Inhalation Exposure Pathway – Residential & Non-residential

(N.J.A.C. 7:26D – Appendix 1, Tables 1-4) mg/kg https://www.nj.gov/dep/cmp/analysis_dredging.pdf https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2013-09/documents/tefs-for-dioxin-epa-00-r-10-005-final.pdf https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2013-09/documents/tefs-for-dioxin-epa-00-r-10-005-final.pdf https://www.nj.gov/dep/srp/guidance/rs/chrome_criteria.pdf https://dep.nj.gov/wp-content/uploads/rules/rules/njac7_26d.pdf https://dep.nj.gov/wp-content/uploads/rules/rules/njac7_26d.pdf https://dep.nj.gov/wp-content/uploads/rules/rules/njac7_26d.pdf https://dep.nj.gov/wp-content/uploads/srp/esc_table.pdf https://dep.nj.gov/wp-content/uploads/srp/esc_table.pdf https://dep.nj.gov/wp-content/uploads/rules/rules/njac7_9b.pdf https://dep.nj.gov/wp-content/uploads/rules/rules/njac7_9b.pdf https://dep.nj.gov/wp-content/uploads/rules/rules/njac7_9b.pdf https://dep.nj.gov/wp-content/uploads/rules/rules/njac7_26d.pdf https://dep.nj.gov/wp-content/uploads/rules/rules/njac7_26d.pdf https://dep.nj.gov/wp-content/uploads/rules/rules/njac7_26d.pdf https://dep.nj.gov/wp-content/uploads/rules/rules/njac7_26d.pdf https://dep.nj.gov/wp-content/uploads/rules/rules/njac7_26d.pdf

Official Use Only

SSAP Certifications

Agent Certification:

I certify that I provided accurate information and will comply with the requirements listed in the approved Sediment Sampling and Analysis Plan.

Department Approval – Official Use Only:

The Department hereby approves the Sediment Sampling and Analysis Plan dated for implementation.

The project complies with the requirements of N.J.A.C. 7:7-4.20 Permit-by-rule 20 – Implementation of a sediment sampling plan for sampling in a water area as part of a dredging or dredged material management activity or as part of a remedial investigation of a contaminated site.

This project does not qualify for N.J.A.C. 7:7-4.20 Permit-by-rule 20. Additional permits are necessary to implement the project such as N.J.A.C. 7:7-6.23 General permit 23 – Geotechnical survey borings or a Waterfront Development Individual In-water Permit.

Name:

Date:

Signature:

DLRP File & Activity No.

Approved Core Locations Depicted on the Following Plans:

ODST Staff:

Approval Date:

Signature:

Composite Sample # Project Depth Overdepth Water Depth Core Length Easting Northing Shoal Name Hatching Color PDF Page No. Sheet

No.

A 1 50 2 48.6 3.4 589713.867 661492.509 Main Channel (East) Green 2 of 17 2 of 13 A 2 50 2 49.1 2.9 589756.045 661249.034 Main Channel (East) Green 2 of 17 2 of 13 A 3 50 2 49.0 3.0 589519.797 661147.744 Main Channel (East) Green 2 of 17 2 of 13 B 4 50 2 48.8 3.2 589437.580 660827.166 Main Channel (East) Green 2 of 17 2 of 13 B 5 50 2 48.8 3.2 589663.436 660607.914 Main Channel (East) Green 2 of 17 2 of 13 C 6 50 2 48.9 3.1 589479.768 660416.095 Main Channel (East) Green 2 of 17 2 of 13 C 7 50 2 48.5 3.5 589727.675 660153.506 Main Channel (East) Green 2 of 17 2 of 13 D 8 50 2 49.8 2.2 590392.900 662620.383 Main Channel (East) Green 3 of 17 3 of 13 D 9 50 2 49.6 2.4 590235.756 662401.225 Main Channel (East) Green 3 of 17 3 of 13 D 10 50 2 49.0 3.0 590173.377 662164.970 Main Channel (East) Green 3 of 17 3 of 13 E 11 50 2 49.1 2.9 590002.090 662004.140 Main Channel (East) Green 3 of 17 3 of 13 E 12 50 2 49.0 3.0 589956.021 661719.470 Main Channel (East) Green 3 of 17 3 of 13 E 13 50 2 48.7 3.3 589762.845 661595.226 Main Channel (East) Green 3 of 17 3 of 13 F 14 50 2 48.1 3.9 589658.012 663355.849 Main Channel (West) Magenta 3 of 17 3 of 13 H 15 40 2 38.9 3.1 594076.296 675802.841 Port Newark Branch Blue 12 of 17 2 of 7 G 16 40 2 38.9 3.1 594387.758 675392.582 Port Newark Branch Blue 13 of 17 3 of 7 G 17 40 2 39.0 3.0 594216.324 675614.120 Port Newark Branch Blue 13 of 17 3 of 7 H 18 40 2 39.0 3.0 593982.747 675895.670 Port Newark Branch Blue 13 of 17 3 of 7 I 19 40 2 39.5 2.5 592945.964 677199.786 Port Newark Branch Purple 13 of 17 3 of 7 J 20 40 2 39.0 3.0 592721.619 677527.705 Port Newark Branch Turquoise 14 of 17 4 of 7 J 21 40 2 39.6 2.4 592553.667 677758.040 Port Newark Branch Turquoise 14 of 17 4 of 7 K 22 40 2 38.5 3.5 592308.071 678098.843 Port Newark Branch Turquoise 14 of 17 4 of 7 K 23 40 2 37.4 4.6 592148.294 678315.294 Port Newark Branch Turquoise 14 of 17 4 of 7

From: Tom Dolce To: Lisa Pipolo; Michelle Thomas Subject: FW: Newark Bay 2025 draft SOW Date: Monday, November 24, 2025 7:55:08 AM Attachments: FY26 Newark Bay - Sample Location Coordinates_rev1 with composites.xlsx

Clarity for Newark Bay when it happens.

Please save the file somewhere safe.

Thanks, Tom

From: Corbett, Ryan P CIV USARMY CENAN (USA) <Ryan.P.Corbett@usace.army.mil> Sent: Monday, November 24, 2025 7:00 AM To: Tom Dolce <dolce@aquasurvey.com>; Jon Doi <doi@aquasurvey.com>; Kurt Hummler <hummler@aquasurvey.com> Cc: Lee, Tiffani M CIV USARMY CENAN (USA) <Tiffani.M.Lee@usace.army.mil>; Ehtesham, Arsheen CIV USARMY CENAN (USA) <Arsheen.Ehtesham@usace.army.mil>; Vega, Kelly L CIV USARMY CENAN (USA) <Kelly.L.Vega@usace.army.mil> Subject: RE: Newark Bay 2025 draft SOW

Tom, Thanks for reaching out. I’ve attached a sample location list with composites lettered.

The original sample list for NYS DEC was misaligned, and they concurred with the attached composite breakdown list and locations following their initial approval. I can pass along that email, if that is helpful for the report.

You can label the composites by letter as identified by the attached excel spreadsheet. If there are any questions at any time, do not hesitate to reach out.

Thanks so much, Ryan P. Corbett

Biologist, Dredged Material Management Section

New York District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY 10278-0090 mailto:dolce@aquasurvey.com mailto:pipolo@aquasurvey.com mailto:thomas@aquasurvey.com

Sheet1

Composite Sample # Project Depth Overdepth Water Depth Core Length Easting Northing Shoal Name Hatching Color PDF Page No. Sheet No.

A 1 50 2 48.6 3.4 589713.867 661492.509 Main Channel (East) Green 2 of 17 2 of 13

A 2 50 2 49.1 2.9 589756.045 661249.034 Main Channel (East) Green 2 of 17 2 of 13

A 3 50 2 49.0 3.0 589519.797 661147.744 Main Channel (East) Green 2 of 17 2 of 13

B 4 50 2 48.8 3.2 589437.580 660827.166 Main Channel (East) Green 2 of 17 2 of 13

B 5 50 2 48.8 3.2 589663.436 660607.914 Main Channel (East) Green 2 of 17 2 of 13

C 6 50 2 48.9 3.1 589479.768 660416.095 Main Channel (East) Green 2 of 17 2 of 13

C 7 50 2 48.5 3.5 589727.675 660153.506 Main Channel (East) Green 2 of 17 2 of 13

D 8 50 2 49.8 2.2 590392.900 662620.383 Main Channel (East) Green 3 of 17 3 of 13

D 9 50 2 49.6 2.4 590235.756 662401.225 Main Channel (East) Green 3 of 17 3 of 13

D 10 50 2 49.0 3.0 590173.377 662164.970 Main Channel (East) Green 3 of 17 3 of 13

E 11 50 2 49.1 2.9 590002.090 662004.140 Main Channel (East) Green 3 of 17 3 of 13

E 12 50 2 49.0 3.0 589956.021 661719.470 Main Channel (East) Green 3 of 17 3 of 13

E 13 50 2 48.7 3.3 589762.845 661595.226 Main Channel (East) Green 3 of 17 3 of 13

F 14 50 2 48.1 3.9 589658.012 663355.849 Main Channel (West) Magenta 3 of 17 3 of 13

H 15 40 2 38.9 3.1 594076.296 675802.841 Port Newark Branch Blue 12 of 17 2 of 7

G 16 40 2 38.9 3.1 594387.758 675392.582 Port Newark Branch Blue 13 of 17 3 of 7

G 17 40 2 39.0 3.0 594216.324 675614.120 Port Newark Branch Blue 13 of 17 3 of 7

H 18 40 2 39.0 3.0 593982.747 675895.670 Port Newark Branch Blue 13 of 17 3 of 7

I 19 40 2 39.5 2.5 592945.964 677199.786 Port Newark Branch Purple 13 of 17 3 of 7

J 20 40 2 39.0 3.0 592721.619 677527.705 Port Newark Branch Turquoise 14 of 17 4 of 7

J 21 40 2 39.6 2.4 592553.667 677758.040 Port Newark Branch Turquoise 14 of 17 4 of 7

K 22 40 2 38.5 3.5 592308.071 678098.843 Port Newark Branch Turquoise 14 of 17 4 of 7

K 23 40 2 37.4 4.6 592148.294 678315.294 Port Newark Branch Turquoise 14 of 17 4 of 7

(917) 790-8082 (Office)

From: Tom Dolce <dolce@aquasurvey.com> Sent: Monday, November 17, 2025 8:03 AM To: Corbett, Ryan P CIV USARMY CENAN (USA) <Ryan.P.Corbett@usace.army.mil>; Jon Doi <doi@aquasurvey.com>; Kurt Hummler <hummler@aquasurvey.com> Cc: Lee, Tiffani M CIV USARMY CENAN (USA) <Tiffani.M.Lee@usace.army.mil>; Ehtesham, Arsheen CIV USARMY CENAN (USA) <Arsheen.Ehtesham@usace.army.mil>; Vega, Kelly L CIV USARMY CENAN (USA) <Kelly.L.Vega@usace.army.mil> Subject: [Non-DoD Source] RE: Newark Bay 2025 draft SOW

Good Morning Ryan-

Circling back on the SSAPs and approvals. I just wanted to make sure I understood the statements you made and which composite plan to follow once we get notice to proceed.

There were only two differences between what was in the NJDEP SSAP and the NYSDEC SSAP.

NJDEP SSAP NYSDEC

Composite G Cores 16, 17 Side Chanel Shoal 3A Cores 15, 16

Composite H Cores 15, 18 Side Channel Shoal 3B Cores17, 18

Two questions:

1. Which composite scheme do we follow?

2. Which SSAP nomenclature should we follow for labeling composites?

I think that covers my questions.

Thanks, Tom

From: Corbett, Ryan P CIV USARMY CENAN (USA) <Ryan.P.Corbett@usace.army.mil> Sent: Thursday, October 9, 2025 4:05 PM To: Jon Doi <doi@aquasurvey.com>; Tom Dolce <dolce@aquasurvey.com>; Kurt Hummler <hummler@aquasurvey.com> mailto:dolce@aquasurvey.com mailto:Ryan.P.Corbett@usace.army.mil mailto:doi@aquasurvey.com mailto:hummler@aquasurvey.com mailto:Tiffani.M.Lee@usace.army.mil mailto:Arsheen.Ehtesham@usace.army.mil mailto:Kelly.L.Vega@usace.army.mil mailto:Ryan.P.Corbett@usace.army.mil mailto:doi@aquasurvey.com mailto:dolce@aquasurvey.com mailto:hummler@aquasurvey.com

Cc: Lee, Tiffani M CIV USARMY CENAN (USA) <Tiffani.M.Lee@usace.army.mil>; Ehtesham, Arsheen CIV USARMY CENAN (USA) <Arsheen.Ehtesham@usace.army.mil>; Vega, Kelly L CIV USARMY CENAN (USA) <Kelly.L.Vega@usace.army.mil> Subject: Newark Bay 2025 draft SOW

Hi Jon, I have attached the draft SOW and approved SSAP from NJDEP. NYSDEC’s concurrence is attached as well. Please note that the composites are up to date in the revised request attachment to NYS and the NJDEP concurrence, but the numbering was revised following NYS concurrence receipt. NYS has acknowledged and concurred with the revision.

Please let myself and Tiffani know if there are any revisions necessary to the SOW and we will proceed with task order generation.

Thank you!

Ryan P. Corbett

Biologist, Dredged Material Management Section

New York District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY 10278-0090

(917) 790-8082 (Office) mailto:Tiffani.M.Lee@usace.army.mil mailto:Arsheen.Ehtesham@usace.army.mil mailto:Kelly.L.Vega@usace.army.mil

III. TEST ADMINISTRATION

A. Sponsor

Army Corps of Engineers, New York District (USACE-NYD) 26 Federal Plaza New York, NY 10278

B. Testing Facilities

Aqua Survey, Inc.

469 Point Breeze Road Flemington, NJ 08822

Eurofins Knoxville 5815 Middlebrook Pike Knoxville, TN 37921

Eurofins Pittsburgh 301 Alpha Drive RDIC Park Pittsburgh, PA 15238

C. Dates of Experimentation

Date of Study Initiation: December 5, 2025 Date of Study Completion: January 19, 2025

D. Study Participants

Jon Doi, Ph.D. Executive Vice President Thomas Dolce President Michael Doren Field Operations Specialist Cheryl Hall Quality Assurance Officer Elizabeth Horn Staff Scientist Jeffery Plone Field Operations Support Michelle Thomas Laboratory Manager

IV. MATERIALS AND METHODS

All sampling and testing was performed in accordance with Appendix B, Attachment 1, of the technical manual entitled “The Management and Regulation of Dredging Activities and Dredged Material in New Jersey’s Tidal Waters” (Dredging Manual), an NYSDEC Sediment Sampling and Analysis Plan (SSAP) dated September 8, 2025, an NJDEP Sediment Sampling and Analysis Plan (SSAP) approved on October 7, 2025, and direction from the client.

A. Sampling

Test sediment from twenty-three locations was collected from Newark Bay– Main and Port Newark Branch Channels by Aqua Survey personnel on December 5 and December 9, 2025. The vessels used for sampling, the R/V Prattis and R/V Tesla, were positioned using a Trimble SPS855 Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS). Sediment collection was performed using a Rossfelder P-3 vibracore with flexible plastic core liners. The project depths were minus 42.0 feet below mean lower low water (MLLW) and minus 52.0 feet below mean lower low water (MLLW), each including a 2 foot overdredge.

The core samples collected were inspected and photographed. Characteristics were recorded on Sediment Core Logs. All samples were assigned unique ASI sample numbers. These samples were received on ice under chain of custody and were stored at 2-4 °C.

See Figures 1a and 1b for the sample locations maps and Table 1 for sample identification numbers and DGPS coordinates.

The appendices contain all supporting documentation including sediment core logs (Appendix A), photographs (Appendix B), chains of custody (Appendix C), sample use forms (Appendix D), grain size distribution and percent moisture (Appendix E), and TOC raw data (Appendix F).

B. Homogenizing and Compositing

It should be noted that two discrepancies were noticed with the Compositing Schemes provided in the NYSDEC and NJDEP sampling plans. USACE-NYD was contacted to confirm the correct naming of the Composites Samples as well as which locations were to be used to make each Composite. This confirmation as well as an updated Compositing Scheme can be found in the Correspondence section of this report.

Each of the 23 core samples was carefully homogenized using a stainless steel mixer. This procedure followed the specific guidelines found on pages 9-11 and in Appendix A of the Dredging Manual and in ASI’s standard operating procedure SOP/PRP/008. Samples were mixed until uniform in color and texture.

Nine (9) composites and two (2) discrete samples were created from the core samples. Since it is proposed that some of the dredged material will be treated with stabilizing materials, which will alter its chemical and physical composition, an aliquot of each of the composite samples was treated in a manner to simulate this stabilization process. A standard commercial brand of Portland cement was used in creating the amended composite samples. An aliquot of each composite sample was blended with Portland cement (8% by weight) for approximately 5 minutes using the power drill and mixing paddle. Sample identification numbers and the compositing scheme are provided in Table 2.

Sub-samples of each of the composites and the discrete samples, both amended and unamended, and the individual cores, were reserved for the appropriate physical and chemical analyses. Subsamples of the nine composites and the two discrete samples were archived in the freezer.

C. Physical Analysis and Total Organic Carbon

Sub-samples of each of the cores and the unamended composites were analyzed by ASI for percent moisture and grain size in accordance with the Standard Test Method for Particle-Size Analysis of Soils, Designation: D422-63 (Re-approved 2002). See Appendix E for the grain size and percent moisture raw data, calculations, and distribution graphs.

Total Organic Carbon (TOC) was also determined at ASI based on the guidance from EPA Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response SW-846 Method No.

9060 (Volume IC, Chapter 5, Revision 0, 9/86). The instrument for this analysis was the Teledyne Tekmar LSS Boat serial number (US18208024R) connected to Teledyne Tekmar Lotix Analyzer serial number (US18214013R). See Appendix F for the TOC raw data.

V. PHYSICAL ANALYSIS RESULTS

The percent moisture content, grain size distribution and total organic carbon for the sediment and unamended composite samples are shown in Table 3.

Table 1. DGPS Coordinates

Channel Core Northings Eastings Project Depth

(Includes 2 ft. overdredge)

Main Channel

1 661486.5 589712.8 -52.0

2 661251.9 589763.0 -52.0

3 661147.5 589517.7 -52.0

4 660827.3 589435.9 -52.0

5 660609.1 589665.2 -52.0

6 660416.9 589480.6 -52.0

7 660155.2 589730.9 -52.0

8 662615.7 590388.6 -52.0

9 662402.1 590233.4 -52.0

10 662166.7 590175.1 -52.0

11 662007.7 590001.2 -52.0

12 661721.5 589953.8 -52.0

13 661591.5 589764.4 -52.0

14 663355.9 589652.9 -52.0

Port Newark Branch

15 675802.9 594075.7 -42.0

16 675390.5 594384.6 -42.0

17 675620.7 594217.2 -42.0

18 675901.5 593988.0 -42.0

19 677197.7 592943.8 -42.0

20 677539.6 592710.6 -42.0

21 677761.6 592554.9 -42.0

22 678094.1 592307.4 -42.0

23 678324.8 592155.9 -42.0

Figure 1a. Sample Locations Map- Main Channel

Figure 1b. Sample Locations Map- Port Newark Branch

Table 2. Sample Identification and Compositing Scheme

Core Name ASI ID # Composite Amended Composite

1 20251086 Composite A

20251109

Amended Composite A

20251118 2 20251087

3 20251088

4 20251089 Composite B 20251110

Amended Composite B

2021119 5 20251090

6 20251091 Composite C 2021111

Amended Composite C

20251120 7 20251092

8 20251093 Composite D

20251112

Amended Composite D

20251121 9 20251094

10 20251095

11 20251096 Composite E

20251113

Amended Composite E

20251122 12 20251097

13 20251098

14 20251099 Composite F

20251099

Amended Composite F

20251123

16 20251101 Composite G 20251114

Amended Composite G

20251124 17 20251102

15 20251100 Composite H 20251115

Amended Composite H

20251125 18 20251103

19 20251104 Composite I 20251104

Amended Composite I 20251126

20 20251105 Composite H 20251116

Amended Composite H

20251127 21 20251106

22 20251107 Composite I 20251117

Amended Composite I 20251128 23 20251108

Table 3. Grain Size Distribution, Percent Moisture and TOC

Sample ID ASI # Total % Gravel

Total % Sand

Total % Silt

Total % Clay

Moisture

TOC

ppm

% TOC

of Dry Weight

#1 20251086 0.0 13.5 58.3 28.2 55.78 27,656 2.77

#2 20251087 0.0 13.6 57.8 28.6 54.47 27,429 2.74

#3 20251088 0.0 12.1 59.3 28.6 59.05 30,336 3.03

Comp A 20251109 0.0 11.5 59.6 28.9 56.91 28,217 2.82

#4 20251089 0.0 12.5 55.2 32.3 54.76 27,931 2.79

#5 20251090 0.0 16.0 55.7 28.3 52.53 33,047 3.30

Comp B 20251110 0.0 11.7 57.2 31.1 55.15 27,973 2.80

Comp B 20251110 dup 0.0 14.3 58.2 27.5

Comp B 20251110 trp 0.0 13.3 55.6 31.1

#6 20251091 1.0 27.4 47.7 23.9 52.32 26,086 2.61

#7 20251092 2.8 23.5 46.0 27.7 53.11 24,021 2.40

Comp C 20251111 0.7 24.7 49.7 24.9 53.16 21,544 2.15

#8 20251093 0.0 13.1 58.7 28.2 54.67 27,781 2.78

#9 20251094 0.0 11.6 57.6 30.8 54.79 28,132 2.81

#10 20251095 0.0 10.1 60.9 29.0 59.92 28,956 2.90

Comp D 20251112 0.0 10.7 60.3 29.0 56.05 26,982 2.70

#11 20251096 0.0 10.2 58.2 31.6 56.34 29,590 2.96

#12 20251097 0.0 12.6 56.8 30.6 57.24 28,615 2.86

#13 20251098 0.0 8.3 57.4 34.3 58.50 30,474 3.05

Comp E 20251113 0.0 12.2 61.8 26.0 57.26 28,376 2.84

#14/ Comp F 20251099 0.0 28.5 43.1 28.4 51.89 20,147 2.01

#16 20251101 0.0 2.7 63.6 33.7 52.89 25,405 2.54

#17 20251102 0.0 2.6 61.8 35.6 58.34 34,847 3.48

Comp G 20251114 0.0 4.9 63.2 31.9 56.33 30,404 3.04

#15 20251100 0.0 2.2 58.8 39.0 52.13 24,969 2.50

#18 20251103 0.0 3.8 66.2 30.0 56.65 32,451 3.25

Comp H 20251115 0.0 4.6 66.0 29.4 54.50 27,927 2.79

Table 3 (Continued). Grain Size Distribution, Percent Moisture and TOC

Sample ID ASI # Total % Gravel

Total % Sand

Total % Silt

Total % Clay

Moisture

TOC

ppm

% TOC

of Dry Weight

#19/ Comp I 20251104 0.0 5.7 66.9 27.4 52.91 29,066 2.91

#19/ Comp I 20251104 dup 0.0 5.9 66.0 28.1

#19/ Comp I 20251104 trp 0.0 5.9 65.3 28.8

#20 20251105 0.0 4.1 62.5 33.4 59.11 30,961 3.10

#20 20251105 dup 59.12

#20 20251105 trp 59.07

#21 20251106 0.0 1.2 61.1 37.7 59.43 31,048 3.10

Comp J 20251116 0.0 4.1 63.0 32.9 59.71 31,851 3.19

#22 20251107 0.0 5.0 66.2 28.8 57.87 29,442 2.94

#23 20251108 0.0 2.5 69.0 28.5 57.96 29,977 3.00

Comp K 20251117 0.0 7.3 66.8 25.9 58.62 32,190 3.22

Comp K 20251117 dup 58.68

Comp K 20251117 trp 58.61

APPENDICES

Appendix A

Sediment Core Logs

Client : Project : Logger:

Job # : Date: Time: Crew:

Coordinates: N E Vessel:

Core # : Zone: Deploy: 1 2 3

Sample Interval (ft.) Sample Id # Description Top

Bottom bucket hardliner cup other Conditions:

Comments:

Liner Type:

Sample Type:

All Length Measurements are in Decimal Feet

Project Depth

Corrected Depth @ MLLW [ft.]:

Datum:

Collected to Project Depth:

Core Penetration Length (ft.):

Recovered Core Length (ft.):

Sample Length Retained (ft.):

Core Volume Retained

Type of container:

# of containers:

Measured Water Depth [MWD] [ft.]:

Tide Adjust [TA] (+/- ft. from MLLW) [ft.]:

Core Volumes Nominal core-barrel diameter:

Required Sample Core Length [SCL] [ft.]:

Live Organisms Present Oil Present

Odor Present Debris Present

Within 10% of Req'd Core Length Photo

SEDIMENT CORE LOG

AQUA SURVEY, INC.

Core Log version 073025

EST. Volume

Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No

Yes No Refusal

USACE Newark Bay-Main Channel (East)

45-159 12-5-25 08:45

661486.5 589712.8

MD

JP

PRATTIS

55.6 6.2 49.4

2.6

7.0

4.5

2.6

1.5

0.0 20251086 DARK GRAY SILT

4.0" .50 gal/ft

Soft

P3

2.6

NJ NAD 83

(gal)

(incl. 2 ft. Overdredge) [PD] [ft] MLLW 52.0

Coordinates: N E Vessel:

Core # : Zone: Deploy: 1 2 3

Sample Interval (ft.) Sample Id # Description Top

Bottom bucket hardliner cup other Conditions:

Comments:

Liner Type:

Sample Type:

All Length Measurements are in Decimal Feet

Project Depth

Corrected Depth @ MLLW [ft.]:

Datum:

Collected to Project Depth:

Core Penetration Length (ft.):

Recovered Core Length (ft.):

Sample Length Retained (ft.):

Core Volume Retained

Type of container:

# of containers:

Measured Water Depth [MWD] [ft.]:

Tide Adjust [TA] (+/- ft. from MLLW) [ft.]:

Core Volumes Nominal core-barrel diameter:

Required Sample Core Length [SCL] [ft.]:

Live Organisms Present Oil Present

Odor Present Debris Present

Within 10% of Req'd Core Length Photo

SEDIMENT CORE LOG

AQUA SURVEY, INC.

Core Log version 073025

EST. Volume

Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No

Yes No Refusal

USACE Newark Bay-Main Channel (East)

45-159 12-5-25 09:19

661251.9 589763.0

MD

JP

PRATTIS

55.1 5.7 49.4

2.6

8.0

5.1

2.6

1.5

0.0 20251087 DARK GRAY SILT FIRMER WITH DEPTH

4.0" .50 gal/ft

Soft

P3

2.6

NJ NAD 83

Coordinates: N E Vessel:

Core # : Zone: Deploy: 1 2 3

Sample Interval (ft.) Sample Id # Description Top

Bottom bucket hardliner cup other Conditions:

Comments:

Liner Type:

Sample Type:

All Length Measurements are in Decimal Feet

Project Depth

Corrected Depth @ MLLW [ft.]:

Datum:

Collected to Project Depth:

Core Penetration Length (ft.):

Recovered Core Length (ft.):

Sample Length Retained (ft.):

Core Volume Retained

Type of container:

# of containers:

Measured Water Depth [MWD] [ft.]:

Tide Adjust [TA] (+/- ft. from MLLW) [ft.]:

Core Volumes Nominal core-barrel diameter:

Required Sample Core Length [SCL] [ft.]:

Live Organisms Present Oil Present

Odor Present Debris Present

Within 10% of Req'd Core Length Photo

SEDIMENT CORE LOG

AQUA SURVEY, INC.

Core Log version 073025

EST. Volume

Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No

Yes No Refusal

USACE Newark Bay-Main Channel (East)

45-159 12-5-25 09:46

661147.5 589517.7

MD

JP

PRATTIS

54.7 5.2 49.5

2.5

8.0

5.1

2.5

1.5

0.0 20251088 DARK GRAY SILT FIRMER WITHDEPTH

4.0" .50 gal/ft

Soft

P3

2.5

NJ NAD 83

Coordinates: N E Vessel:

Core # : Zone: Deploy: 1 2 3

Sample Interval (ft.) Sample Id # Description Top

Bottom bucket hardliner cup other Conditions:

Comments:

Liner Type:

Sample Type:

All Length Measurements are in Decimal Feet

Project Depth

Corrected Depth @ MLLW [ft.]:

Datum:

Collected to Project Depth:

Core Penetration Length (ft.):

Recovered Core Length (ft.):

Sample Length Retained (ft.):

Core Volume Retained

Type of container:

# of containers:

Measured Water Depth [MWD] [ft.]:

Tide Adjust [TA] (+/- ft. from MLLW) [ft.]:

Core Volumes Nominal core-barrel diameter:

Required Sample Core Length [SCL] [ft.]:

Live Organisms Present Oil Present

Odor Present Debris Present

Within 10% of Req'd Core Length Photo

SEDIMENT CORE LOG

AQUA SURVEY, INC.

Core Log version 073025

EST. Volume

Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No

Yes No Refusal

USACE Newark Bay-Main Channel (East)

45-159 12-5-25 10:07

660827.3 589435.9

MD

JP

PRATTIS

54.1 4.7 49.4

2.6

7.0

4.6

2.6

1.5

0.0 20251089 DARK GRAY SILT FIRMER WITH DEPTH

4.0" .50 gal/ft

Soft

P3

2.6

NJ NAD 83

Coordinates: N E Vessel:

Core # : Zone: Deploy: 1 2 3

Sample Interval (ft.) Sample Id # Description Top

Bottom bucket hardliner cup other Conditions:

Comments:

Liner Type:

Sample Type:

All Length Measurements are in Decimal Feet

Project Depth

Corrected Depth @ MLLW [ft.]:

Datum:

Collected to Project Depth:

Core Penetration Length (ft.):

Recovered Core Length (ft.):

Sample Length Retained (ft.):

Core Volume Retained

Type of container:

# of containers:

Measured Water Depth [MWD] [ft.]:

Tide Adjust [TA] (+/- ft. from MLLW) [ft.]:

Core Volumes Nominal core-barrel diameter:

Required Sample Core Length [SCL] [ft.]:

Live Organisms Present Oil Present

Odor Present Debris Present

Within 10% of Req'd Core Length Photo

SEDIMENT CORE LOG

AQUA SURVEY, INC.

Core Log version 073025

EST. Volume

Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No

Yes No Refusal

USACE Newark Bay-Main Channel (East)

45-159 12-5-25 10:30

660609.1 589665.2

MD

JP

PRATTIS

53.7 4.1 49.6

2.4

8.0

5.2

2.4

1.5

0.0 20251090 DARK GRAY SILT FIRMER WITH DEPTH

4.0" .50 gal/ft

Soft

P3

2.4

NJ NAD 83

Coordinates: N E Vessel:

Core # : Zone: Deploy: 1 2 3

Sample Interval (ft.) Sample Id # Description Top

Bottom bucket hardliner cup other Conditions:

Comments:

Liner Type:

Sample Type:

All Length Measurements are in Decimal Feet

Project Depth

Corrected Depth @ MLLW [ft.]:

Datum:

Collected to Project Depth:

Core Penetration Length (ft.):

Recovered Core Length (ft.):

Sample Length Retained (ft.):

Core Volume Retained

Type of container:

# of containers:

Measured Water Depth [MWD] [ft.]:

Tide Adjust [TA] (+/- ft. from MLLW) [ft.]:

Core Volumes Nominal core-barrel diameter:

Required Sample Core Length [SCL] [ft.]:

Live Organisms Present Oil Present

Odor Present Debris Present

Within 10% of Req'd Core Length Photo

SEDIMENT CORE LOG

AQUA SURVEY, INC.

Core Log version 073025

EST. Volume

Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No

Yes No Refusal

USACE Newark Bay-Main Channel (East)

45-159 12-5-25 10:43

660416.9 589480.6

MD

JP

PRATTIS

53.2 3.8 49.4

2.6

5.0

3.9

2.6

1.5

0.0 20251091 DARK GRAY SILT FIRMER WITH DEPTH

4.0" .50 gal/ft

Soft

P3

2.6

NJ NAD 83

Coordinates: N E Vessel:

Core # : Zone: Deploy: 1 2 3

Sample Interval (ft.) Sample Id # Description Top

Bottom bucket hardliner cup other Conditions:

Comments:

Liner Type:

Sample Type:

All Length Measurements are in Decimal Feet

Project Depth

Corrected Depth @ MLLW [ft.]:

Datum:

Collected to Project Depth:

Core Penetration Length (ft.):

Recovered Core Length (ft.):

Sample Length Retained (ft.):

Core Volume Retained

Type of container:

# of containers:

Measured Water Depth [MWD] [ft.]:

Tide Adjust [TA] (+/- ft. from MLLW) [ft.]:

Core Volumes Nominal core-barrel diameter:

Required Sample Core Length [SCL] [ft.]:

Live Organisms Present Oil Present

Odor Present Debris Present

Within 10% of Req'd Core Length Photo

SEDIMENT CORE LOG

AQUA SURVEY, INC.

Core Log version 073025

EST. Volume

Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No

Yes No Refusal

USACE Newark Bay-Main Channel (East)

45-159 12-5-25 11:07

660155.2 589730.9

MD

JP

PRATTIS

52.6 3.1 49.5

2.5

6.0

4.2

2.5

1.5

0.0 20251092 DARK GRAY SILT…