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should also be determined. Detailed specifics on benthic invertebratesampling are included in Appendix G.6.2.2.5 Sediment Toxicity TestsWhen sediment analytical data exceed the sediment ESC, sediment toxicitytests are a line of evidence useful in identifying potential effects on aquaticbiota. Populations of benthic aquatic organisms (e.g., fish, invertebrates, andplants) can be impacted when the quality of the sediment in which they live ischanged. The magnitude of the impact depends on the magnitude of thechange to either physical parameters (e.g., temperature, DO, Eh/pH, grainsize, TOC, salinity) or chemical parameters (concentrations of salts, nutrients,and/or chemicals). Aquatic toxicity testing is used to measure the effects ofthese changes on benthic organism survival, growth, or reproduction using astandardized suite of laboratory organisms (e.g., amphipods and midges),following standardized testing protocols.Sediment toxicity tests should follow established guidance such as:Methods for Measuring the Toxicity and Bioaccumulation of SedimentassociatedContaminants with Freshwater Invertebrates (USEPA, 2000a)Evaluation of Dredged Material Proposed for Discharge in Waters of theU.S. – Testing Manual (USEPA, 1998c)Standard Test Method for Measuring the Toxicity of Sediment-AssociatedContaminants with Freshwater Invertebrates (ASTM E1706 - 05(2010)Standard Guide for Conducting Sediment Toxicity Tests with PolychaetousAnnelids (ASTM, 2007b)Standard Test Method for Measuring the Toxicity of Sediment-AssociatedContaminants with Estuarine and Marine Invertebrates (ASTM, 2008a).It is important to discuss sediment study objectives with the toxicity testinglaboratory to ensure that DQOs are met. The study design and statistical goalsof the study should be fully understood prior to study initiation.While the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program(NELAP) is a national certification program for surface water and wastewatertoxicity testing laboratories, there is no laboratory certification program forsediment or pore water testing. Details regarding sediment toxicity testprocedures can be found in Appendix D.6.2.2.6 Toxicity Testing for Sediment Pore Water and ElutriatePore water samples can be collected to assess impacts on benthic organisms.Elutriate water (water made in the laboratory by centrifuging a slurry ofsediment and site surface water or laboratory water) samples are prepared toassess impacts of sediment resuspension on aquatic organisms. Because theresultant pore water and elutriate samples are in aqueous phase, they are mostappropriately tested like surface water samples.Although considerable research has been performed, standardized methodshave not yet been developed for sediment pore water and elutriate toxicityEcological Evaluation Technical Guidance Document 61Version 1.2 8/29/12
tests (USEPA, 2002e). After collection of pore water samples or preparationof elutriates, toxicity tests should follow established USEPA guidance foraqueous toxicity tests. Acute toxicity studies should be performed inaccordance with Methods for Measuring the Acute Toxicity of Effluents andReceiving Waters to Freshwater and Marine Organisms (USEPA, 2002b).Short-term chronic toxicity studies should be performed in accordance withShort-Term Methods for Estimating the Chronic Toxicity of Effluents andReceiving Waters to Freshwater Organisms (USEPA, 2002c), or Short-TermMethods for Estimating the Chronic Toxicity of Effluents and ReceivingWaters to Marine and Estuarine Organisms (USEPA, 2002d), as appropriate.NJDEP toxicity laboratory certification is only required for those laboratoriesperforming Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) testing for NJPDES compliancepurposes. However, surface water toxicity testing guidance can also be foundin the NJDEP’s Regulations Governing the Certification of Laboratories andEnvironmental Measurements (N.J.A.C. 7:18, Sub-Chapter 7 ToxicityTesting).While the NELAP is a national certification program for surface water andwastewater toxicity testing laboratories, there is no laboratory certificationprogram for sediment pore water or elutriate testing.Details regarding sediment pore water and elutriate toxicity test procedurescan be found in Appendix E.6.2.3 SoilBasic soil sampling guidance is provided in Section 5.3. The following sectionsdescribe data development issues and the suggested protocols to be used in morecomprehensive soil sampling programs.6.2.3.1 Sampling Plan Design for Study and Reference AreasI. Study DesignThe goals of a soil sampling program include preliminary and definitivedetermination of the nature and areal extent of contamination, andidentification of areas of highest contamination. Data are gathered in supportof the ERA, but may also be used for long-term monitoring, or for soiltransport and deposition modeling. Site-specific details regarding the studyobjectives, DQOs, sampling methodology, location, and depth of samplesmust be specified, as well as field and laboratory QA/QC procedures(N.J.A.C. 7:26E). The investigator is referred to NJDEP (2005) and Sections5.4 and 6.2.3.3 for further information.II. Analytical Protocol and Additional MeasurementsThe investigator is referred to N.J.A.C. 7:26E-2.1 for appropriate analyticalprotocol and quality assurance requirements. The investigator is also referredto Section 10.0 for additional guidance on QA/QC and the preparation ofquality assurance plans.Ecological Evaluation Technical Guidance Document 62Version 1.2 8/29/12
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