NEW YORK –The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, is excited to announce its upcoming virtual public meeting aimed at gathering feedback on the Interim Dredged Material Management Plan (DMMP) Update for the Port of New York and New Jersey.
Scheduled for Monday, May 20, 2024, there are two sessions from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Eastern Time, the event serves as a platform for the public to give feedback in dredging activities within the Port of New York and New Jersey.
The Interim DMMP Update is designed to effectively manage dredged material from various sources, including Federal Navigation Channels, Department of the Army permitted projects, and Federal Harbor deepening. This plan covers the critical five-year period between 2025 and 2029, with a focus on addressing dredged material placement needs up to the anticipated completion of the Historic Area Remediation Site (HARS) remediation in the New York Bight.
In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, the New York District will prepare a Supplemental Environmental Assessment that will be integrated with the Interim DMMP Update Report.
Attendees of the event are encouraged to provide feedback on upcoming dredged material projects, potential placement locations, and dredged material processing facilities. Further details regarding the scope of the Interim DMMP Update can be accessed on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District website at: https://www.nan.usace.army.mil/Missions/Navigation/Dredged-Material-Management-Plan/
Event Details:
Monday May 20, 2024
Session 1:
Time: 9:00 AM to 11 AM Eastern Time
Meeting Link: https://usace1.webex.com/usace1/j.php?MTID=m524098ec735d0e3d23100fa69bf159df
Meeting number: 2820 747 4984
Meeting password: DMMP-Update1
Session 2:
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 PM Eastern Time
Meeting Link: https://usace1.webex.com/usace1/j.php?MTID=mfd61cc347fe2a73e0e0581d9ba579683
Meeting number: 2831 567 1475
Meeting password: DMMP-Update2
About the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, is committed to providing resilient and sustainable solutions to the nation's engineering challenges. With a focus on infrastructure development, environmental restoration, and emergency response, the New York District plays a vital role in ensuring the safety, prosperity, and environmental stewardship of the New York and New Jersey region.