Bo Ellis

William Bailey

Stuart Stevens

Charles Griffen (for Larry Keegan)

Bill Farmer

Rubinette Douglas – Guest

The committee considered two possible new scientific studies for recommendation to the SEG, namely:

1. A comprehensive Benefit/Cost Study that combines Harbor Deepening and Maintenance Projects, Beach Restoration Projects, and other Environmental Reclamation/Protection Projects for Georgia’s Coastal Islands.
2. A scientific study to determine the three Coarse/Fine Sand Ratios suitable for the beneficial use of dredged materials in three alternate locations:

1. In near-shore areas

It was determined that the comprehensive Benefit/Cost Study would not be within the scope of the Harbor Expansion Project.

The scientific study to determine the three Coarse/Fine Sand Ratios was determined to be within the scope of the Harbor Expansion Project, and Charles Griffen indicated that the GPA would proceed with this study, with ATM providing the needed Task Statement. A recommendation from the SEG to the GPA was not needed.

The Coarse/Fine Sand Ratio Study will include research into what other states are doing with regards to criteria used for beneficial use of dredged materials. This study will also provide input into the development of a Comprehensive Inlet Management Plan. The study results will be utilized in conjunction with the geotechnical data for the ocean channel to accomplish the planned Beneficial Use Of Dredged Material Study during the Engineering Design Phase of the Project.