APPROACH TO IMPLEMENTATION

ERDC TN-DOER-C12

February 2000

APPROACH TO IMPLEMENTATION: A flowchart is presented in Figure 1 to describe the

process presented in this technical note. This flowchart expands the framework presented in

the block labeled "Evaluate Physical and Engineering Suitability for Proposed Uses" in Figure 3-4

of USACE/USEPA (1992).

After information on potential markets and the quality, quantity, and availability of materials has

been evaluated, preliminary screening tests should be conducted to determine what can be produced

that will meet required performance standards and specifications. After appropriate blends have

been determined in the preliminary screening tests, then either a field demonstration could be

conducted to scale up the process and actually demonstrate the products for initial public acceptance

or a commercialization plan could be developed if a demonstration is not necessary. Prior to the

initiation of the field demonstration or the development of a commercialization plan, the public and

all other interested parties should be brought together to discuss what will be demonstrated or

commercialized. All comments and concerns from the interested parties should be considered and

incorporated into the demonstration or commercialization plan as appropriate. With or without a

successful demonstration, a commercialization plan should be developed utilizing all appropriate

and applicable licensing agreements for patented technologies or proprietary technologies involved.

This commercialization plan should be submitted to the appropriate entities having control of the

dredged material or confined placement facility containing the dredged material. The commerciali-

zation plan should describe any and all cost avoidance savings to the entity that controls the dredged

material or confined placement facility containing the dredged material.

POINTS OF CONTACT: For additional information, contact the author, Dr. Charles R. (Dick)

Lee, (601-634-3585, leec@wes.army.mil) or the Program Manager of the Dredging Operations

Environmental Research Program, Dr. Robert M. Engler, (601-634-3624, englerr@wes.army.mil).

This technical note should be cited as follows:

Lee, C. R. (2000). "Reclamation and beneficial use of contaminated dredged material:

Implementation guidance for select options," DOER Technical Notes Collection

(ERDC TN-DOER-C12), U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center,

Vicksburg, MS. www.wes.army.mil/el/dots/doer

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