Given the prevailing uncertainty in the remaining capacity of the Historic Area Remediation Site (HARS) and the anticipated construction of the Harbor Deepening Channel Improvements (HDCI) project (an ongoing, separate effort), the NYD is developing an Interim DMMP Update to ensure adequate near-term placement capacity exists for current and anticipated near-term dredged material placement needs (2025-2029). A separate DMMP is expected to be prepared for the HDCI project prior to construction.  In addition to evaluating the near-term placement capacity, this Interim DMMP Update will re-evaluate the Federal Standard (modified pursuant to Section 125 of WRDA 2020; 33 U.S.C. § 2326g) and identify additional beneficial use opportunities for dredged material.  

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Public outreach has been ongoing for the Interim DMMP Update. We have held an Industry Outreach Event on May 16^th, 2024, and two Public Information Sessions on May 20^th, 2024. Additional Public Information Sessions have been scheduled for June 20^th, 2024.

An interagency meeting is being held on June 3, 2024, to start the NEPA- Environmental Coordination process.

The project team is continuing to review the feedback received from our outreach efforts and evaluating dredged material placement demand and capacity in the Port of New York and New Jersey.

Tentative Project Schedule: