• Skip to main content
itrc_logo

Sediment Cap Document

Home
About ITRC
Navigating this Website
1 Introduction
2 Capping Overview
2 Capping Overview
2.1 Objectives of Capping
2.2 Chemical Isolation Function
2.3 General Cap Types
2.4 Cap Layers and Composition
2.5 Chemical Isolation Design, Construction, and Monitoring Process
3 Performance Objectives and Design Concepts
3 Performance Objectives and Design Concepts
3.1 Chemical Isolation Performance Targets
3.2 Development of Chemical Isolation Design Criteria
3.3 Chemical Isolation Design Concepts
3.4 Site Characteristics for Chemical Isolation Design
3.5 Design Constraints and Optimization
3.6 Resilience and Sustainability Considerations
3.7 Coordination with Construction and Monitoring Approaches
4 Chemical Isolation Design Data Needs
5 Chemical Isolation Layer Modeling
5 Chemical Isolation Layer Modeling
5.1 Introduction to Modeling Approaches and Tools
5.2 Sediment Processes
5.3 Summary of Available Modeling Tools for Cap Chemical Isolation Design
5.4 Defining Modeling Objectives
5.5 Model Inputs
5.6 Sensitivity and Uncertainty
5.7 Post-Construction Audit
5.8 Model Documentation
6 Chemical Isolation Construction Considerations
6 Chemical Isolation Construction Considerations
6.1 Construction Specifications
6.2 Placement Methods
6.3 Amendment Dosing
6.4 Design and Construction Tolerances
6.5 Site-Specific Factors Affecting Construction
6.6 Construction Quality Control and Quality Assurance Measures
7 Monitoring and Maintenance Objectives and Approaches
7 Monitoring and Maintenance Objectives and Approaches
7.1 Monitoring Phases
7.2 Cap Monitoring Objectives
7.3 Data Quality Considerations
7.4 Cap Performance Monitoring Framework
7.5 Cap Maintenance
8 References
Appendix A. Case Studies
Appendix B. Amendments for Chemical Isolation Layer  
Appendix C.  Chemical Isolation Layer Modeling Data Needs and Collection Methods 
Appendix D. Construction-Related Community Impacts 
Appendix E. Glossary
Appendix F. Acronyms
Acknowledgments
Document Feedback

 

Sediment Cap Chemical Isolation Guidance
HOME

Acknowledgments

The members of the Interstate Technology & Regulatory Council (ITRC) Sediment Cap Update Team wish to acknowledge the individuals, organizations, and agencies that contributed to this technical and regulatory guidance. 

As part of the broader ITRC effort, the Sediment Cap Update Team effort is funded primarily by the U.S. Department of Energy. As part of the broader ITRC effort, the Sediment Cap Update Team is funded by the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and ITRC’s Industry Affiliates Program.

The Sediment Cap Update Team appreciates the efforts of all team members who contributed to the development and completion of this document, as well as those who reviewed and provided comments on the document. The team also acknowledges the excellent support of ITRC staff. 

The team leaders, Wesley Thomas (Oregon Department of Environmental Quality) and Richard Doucette (Virginia Department of Environmental Quality), along with the program advisers, Sonal Patil and Hilda Fadaei (Arcadis), wish to recognize the efforts of the following individuals who took on significant leadership and writing roles within the team: 

  • Ashley Lesser, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
  • Bhawana Sharma, Jacobs 
  • Danny Reible, Texas Tech University 
  • David Lampert, Illinois Institute of Technology 
  • Deirdre Reidy, Anchor QEA, LLC 
  • Edwin Barth, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 
  • Erik Bakkom, Maul Foster & Alongi, Inc. 
  • Jennifer Maude, ITRC Public Stakeholder 
  • Kendrick Jaglal, CDM Smith 
  • Kim Groff, Ramboll 
  • Paul Schroeder, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center 
  • Wardah Azhar, CDM Smith 

The team would like to acknowledge the following state team members who shared their knowledge, input, time, and writing skills to prepare this guidance: 

  • Greg Neumann, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection 
  • Iman Olguin-Lira, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection 
  • John Cargill, Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control 

The team would like to acknowledge the following team members from the federal government who shared their knowledge, input, time, and writing skills to prepare this guidance: 

  • Amy Hawkins, NAVFAC Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center 
  • Carlos Ruiz, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center 
  • Cindy Frickle, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 
  • Paul Randall, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 
  • Michelle Yam, NAVFAC Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center 

The team would like to acknowledge the following industry team members who shared their knowledge, input, time, and writing skills to prepare this guidance: 

  • Adam Gutta, Brown and Caldwell 
  • Barbara Orchard Aragon, Arcadis
  • Christina DeJarlais, Boulder Environmental Consulting, LLC 
  • Currie Mixon, GEI Consultants, Inc. 
  • Danielle Amber, Ramboll 
  • Derek Pelletier, ERM 
  • Edward Glaza, Parsons Corporation 
  • Heather Govenor, EnSafe, Inc. 
  • Jeff Hale, Kleinfelder 
  • John Collins, AquaBlok, Ltd. 
  • John Rice, TRC 
  • Katy Lindstrom, Barr Engineering Co.
  • Kyle Apigian, Woodard & Curran 
  • Lauren Putnam, Arcadis 
  • Lisa Reyenga, GEI Consultants, Inc. 
  • Mark Surette, WSP USA Solutions, Inc. 
  • Michael Ellis, Barr Engineering Co. 
  • Michael Erickson, Arcadis 
  • Patrick Hsieh, Dalton, Olmsted, & Fuglevand 
  • Priscilla Viana, Arcadis 
  • Stacy Hopkins, ExxonMobil 
  • Tamara Sorell, Brown and Caldwell 
  • Timothy Sattler, Langan
  • Todd Cridge, Haley and Aldrich 

The team wishes to acknowledge the following team members who supported the creation of this guidance: 

  • Ben Wachholz, TRC Companies 
  • Carolyn Fusaro , Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection 
  • Carrie Webb, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 
  • Courtney Thomas, Geosyntec Consultants 
  • Jing Chen, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection 
  • Madi Novak, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 
  • Mellisa Powers-Taylor, Formerly Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy 
  • Rob Webb, Dalton, Olmsted, & Fuglevand 
image_pdfPrint this page/section


SD-1

Home
glossaryGlossary
referencesReferences
acronymsAcronyms
ITRC
Contact Us
About ITRC
Visit ITRC
social media iconsClick here to visit ITRC on FacebookClick here to visit ITRC on TwitterClick here to visit ITRC on LinkedInITRC on Social Media
about_itrc
Permission is granted to refer to or quote from this publication with the customary acknowledgment of the source (see suggested citation and disclaimer). This web site is owned by ITRC • 1250 H Street, NW • Suite 850 • Washington, DC 20005 • (202) 266-4933 • Email: [email protected] • Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Usage Policy ITRC is sponsored by the Environmental Council of the States.