To protect the river, GE has developed an approach for establishing a limit on the quantity of PCBs that dredging can reintroduce to the Upper and Lower Hudson River. To read the document, including tables and figures, click here. (PDF, 1.1 MB)
Accompanying Appendices
- Appendix 1 - Hudson River Model Predictions of PCB Concentrations in Fish from River Section 1 (PDF 57K)
- Appendix 2 - Hudson River Model Predictions of PCB Concentrations in Fish from River Section 2 (PDF 57K)
- Appendix 3 - Hudson River Model Predictions of PCB Concentrations in Fish from River Section 3 (PDF 57K)
- Hudson River Model Predictions of PCB Concentrations in Fish from the Upper Hudson River (PDF 29K)
Accompanying Hudson River Model Output Data
- PCB levels in fish over a 51-year period under Monitored Natural Attenuation (XLS 61K)
- PCB levels in fish over a 51-year period with 0% PCB and sediment resuspension (XLS 61K)
- PCB levels in fish over a 51-year period with 1% PCB and sediment resuspension (XLS 61K)
- PCB levels in fish over a 51-year period with 3% PCB and sediment resuspension (XLS 61K)
- PCB levels in fish over a 51-year period with 5% PCB and sediment resuspension (XLS 61K)
- Load projections in the Thompson Island Pool and at Waterford under above scenarios (XLS 66K)
The Upper Hudson River Modeling System -- June 28, 2010
GE submitted a report to EPA describing the company's updated computer model, which was developed to evaluate the fate, transport and bioaccumulation of PCBs in the Upper Hudson River.
- To download the report, click here (PDF 520K)
Appendices
Other Key Technical Reports
Listed below are some more of the technical reports GE has developed for the Hudson River Dredging Project. Due to the length of some of the reports, Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to download.
Copies of these reports are also available at EPA's information repositories, which are located throughout the Hudson Valley. For a list of these locations, click here. (You will be leaving hudsondredging.com.)
Final Phase 1 Evaluation Report -- March 2010
This is the final version of a document initially submitted to EPA in draft form in January.
- To read the text of the report, click here (PDF, 1.9 MB)
- To read the executive summary of the report, click here (PDF, 475K)
- To download the entire report, including tables and figures, click here. Please note this is a large file that may take some time to download. (PDF, 50.9 MB)
Tables
- Tables, Section 2 - Overview of Performance Standards (PDF 127K)
- Tables, Section 3 - Phase 1 Dredging Program Overview (PDF 238K)
- Tables, Section 4 - Performance of Phase 1 Relative to the EPS (PDF 111K)
- Tables, Section 5 - Evaluation of Resuspension (PDF 467K)
- Tables, Section 6 - Evaluation of Issues with Residuals (PDF 426K)
- Tables, Section 7 - Factors Affecting Productivity (PDF 385K)
- Tables, Section 8 - Ability to Meet Performance Standards During Phase 2 (PDF 135K)
- Tables, Section 9 - Recommended Changes to EPS and Monitoring Requirements (PDF 213K)
Figures
- Figures, Section 1 - Introduction (PDF 524K)
- Figures, Section 2 - Overview of Performance Standards (PDF 348K)
- Figures, Section 3 - Phase 1 Dredging Program Overview (PDF 6.4 MB)
- Figures, Section 4 - Performance of Phase 1 Relative to the EPS (PDF 840K)
- Figures, Section 5 - Evaluation of Resuspension (PDF 3.6 MB)
- Figures, Section 6 - Evaluation of Issues with Residuals (PDF 32.3 MB)
- Figures, Section 8 - Ability to Meet Performance Standards During Phase 2 (PDF 8.2 MB)
Attachments
- Appendix A - Baseline and Dredging-Related PCB Loads In the Upper Hudson River (PDF 2.4 MB)
- Appendix B - Update of the Correlation Between Tri+ PCB and Aroclor PCB Measurements (PDF 627K)
- Appendix C - Summary of Phase 1 Dredging Operations (PDF 12.3 MB)
- Phase 1 Dredging Operations Text and Tables (PDF 520k)
- Figures C1A Through C2Q (PDF 37.9 MB)
- Figures C3A Through C4J (PDF 27.7 MB)
- Figures C5A Through C6M (PDF 36.1 MB)
- Figures C7A Through C8P (PDF 66.4 MB)
- Figures C9A Through C10I (PDF 32.9 MB)
- Appendix D - Detailed Discussion of Productivity during Phase 1 Dredging (PDF 6.9 MB)
- Appendix E - Detailed Discussion of Processing and Disposal During Phase 1 Dredging (PDF 5.1MB)
- Appendix F - Detailed Discussion of Monitoring Activities (PDF 6.7 MB)
- Appendix G - Bucket File Analysis (PDF 279K)
- Appendix H - Calculation of PCB Mass Removed in Each Dredging Pass (PDF 1.4 MB)
- Appendix I - Estimate River Velocities During Dredging (PDF 418K)
- Appendix J - Dredging and Residual Standards in Shoreline Areas (PDF 152K)
- Appendix K - Summary of Non-Target Debris Removal by CU for Phase 1 Dredging (PDF 168K)
- Appendix L - Patterns in Phase 1 Residual Sediments (PDF 15.2 MB)
- Appendix M - Overview of Updated Bias Correction (PDF 324K)
- Appendix N - Bucket Decant Water Impact on River PCB Load (PDF 131K)
- Appendix O - Bathymetric Surveys (PDF 15.2 MB)
- Appendix P - Analysis of EPA Model Loads (PDF 102K)
- Appendix Q - Glossary of Terms (PDF 119K)
- Appendix R - SSAP Database - data collected during the Sediment Sampling and Analysis Program (159.3 MB)
Because of its size, Appendix R is available on DVD by calling (518) 792-4087 or 1-888-596-3655 or emailing info@hudsondredging.com.
Supplement to Phase 1 Data Compilation Report
Because of their size, appendicies A-AK are available on DVD by calling (518) 792-4087 or 1-888-596-3655 or emailing info@hudsondredging.com.
Content on appendicies includes:
- Appendix A Daily Summaries of Phase 1 Hudson River Dredging Project
- Appendix B Photographic Log of Phase 1 Hudson River Dredging
- Appendix C USGS Flows (Fort Edward, Lock 5, & Waterford)
- Appendix D Corrective Action Memoranda
- Appendix E Surface Water Quality Monitoring Results - Near-Field/Far-Field
- Appendix F GE RA Monthly Progress Reports
- Appendix G Engineering Evaluation Reports Addressing Standard Exceedances
- Appendix H Modified Green Bay Method Results with 2009 Correction Factor
- Appendix I Summary of Residual Sampling Results for Each CU
- Appendix J Residual Sediment Sampling Results
- Appendix K Photos of Residual Sediment Sampling
- Appendix L CU Acceptance Forms with Maps
- Appendix M CU18 Residual Sediment Sampling Results
- Appendix N Processing Facility Weekly Activity Reports
- Appendix O Barge Trip Logs and Daily Reports
- Appendix P Parsons Barge Data
- Appendix Q Unit Train Data
- Appendix R Special Studies - Monitoring Data
- Appendix S Supplemental Non-Target Downstream Area Contamination Study Scope of Work
- Appendix T PCB Transect Scope of Work (8/8/09)
- Appendix U Paired/Intake Scope of Work (8/8/09)
- Appendix V Quality of Life Monitoring Results
- Appendix W Corrective Action Reports
- Appendix X GE's Monthly Complaint Summary Reports to EPA
- Appendix Y Opacity Field Logs
- Appendix Z Fish Monitoring Data
- Appendix AA Meteorological Data Collected at Project Tower
- Appendix AB Dredge Pack Output Files
- Appendix AC Vessel Tracking Files
- Appendix AD Silt Curtain Locations
- Appendix AE Bathymetric Survey Files
- Appendix AF Woody Timber Sampling Results
- Appendix AG Oil Sheen Absorbent Product Test
- Appendix AH Laboratory Study of Absorbents for Barge Contents PCB Emissions Control
- Appendix AI East Rogers Island Water Velocity Measurements
- Appendix AJ CU18 Sediment DRO Analysis
- Appendix AK QA/QC and Test Results of Backfill Materials
Phase 1 Data Compilation Report -- November 2009
Because of their size, appendicies A-AK are available on DVD by calling (518) 792-4087 or 1-888-596-3655 or emailing info@hudsondredging.com.
Content on appendicies is listed above under "Supplement to Phase 1 Data Compilation Report"
Community Health & Safety Plan, Rev. 2 - February 2009
Remedial Action Work Plan 3: Phase 1, Dredging and Facility Operations, August 2008
Attachments
Remedial Action Work Plan 2: Phase 1, Processing Equipment Installation: Rev. 1 - April 2007
Attachments
Remedial Action Work Plan 1: Phase 1, Facility Site Work Construction: Rev. 1 -
April 2007
Attachments
Phase 1 Dredge Area Delineation Report - February 2005
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Text of Report (PDF, 4 MB)
Attachments
- Figures 1-1 to 3-1c (PDF, 4.7 MB)
- Figures 3-2a to 3-15c (PDF, 9.2 MB)
- Figures 3-15d to 5-13 (PDF, 6 MB)
- Figures 5-14 to 5-45 (PDF, 9.5 MB)
- Figures 5-46 to 5-63 (PDF, 9 MB)
- Figures 5-64 to 5-77 (PDF, 9.5 MB)
- Figures 5-78 to 5-93 (PDF, 9.3 MB)
- Figures 5-94 to 5-108 (PDF, 9.5 MB)
- Figures 5-109 to 5-122 (PDF, 6.4 MB)


