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Massachusetts Estuaries Project Is Tasked with Updating Its QAPP to Include the Additional Embayments Selected in the Annual Prioritization Process Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection MMaassssaacchhuusseettttss EEssttuuaarriieess PPrroojjeecctt Year 2 QAPP Revisions (Round 3 Embayment Prioritization) April 2004 QAPP Revisions Round 3 Embayment Prioritization Overview: The Massachusetts Estuaries Project is tasked with updating its QAPP to include the additional embayments selected in the annual prioritization process. The following update of the Year One Final Massachusetts Estuaries Project Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) dated June 13, 2003 and approved in July of 2003 focuses on the integration of a third round of embayment prioritization. The round three embayment prioritization builds on the QAPP for embayments 1 – 20, summer 2002 field season, and the round two prioritization embayments 21 – 34, summer 2003 field season. The Massachusetts Estuaries Project (MEP) Year One Final QAPP has not undergone any revisions relative to the methodology employed to conduct the nutrient analyses in each embayment system, nor has it changed relative to the process utilized for conducting the hydrodynamic and water quality modeling. As such, details regarding: • A Project Management • B.1 Review of Nitrogen Related Water Quality Monitoring Data • B.2 Hydrodynamic Modeling • B.3 Watershed Nitrogen Loading • B.4 Nitrogen Regeneration Within Embayments • B.5 Linked Watershed-Embayment Nitrogen Model • B.6 Habitat Assessment • B.7 Synthesis of Modeling and Habitat Assessments • C Assessment and Oversight • D Data Validation and Usability remain unchanged relative to what was previously submitted in the Final QAPP dated June 13, 2003, except for two changes in Project Management and one change in Section B.6 relative to dissolved oxygen (D.O) mooring deployments. The specific changes are as follows: (1) Section A (Project Management) Bruce Rosinoff, presented in the Year One Final QAPP as EPA Project Officer responsible for aspects of policy and coordination related to the Project has been replaced by Mary Jo Feuerbach, Bruce Rosinoff’s replacement at US EPA Region 1. Therefore, the distribution list presented on page 5 of the Year One Final QAPP is hereby amended to read: 2 Name (#copies) Address Coastal Systems Program School of Marine Science & Technology (6 Copies) University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth 706 Rodney French Blvd. New Bedford, MA 02744 508-910-6316 Department of Environmental Protection Brian Dudley (1 Copy) DEP-SERO 20 Riverside Drive Lakeville, MA 02347 508-946-2753 Department of Environmental Protection Art Screpetis, MA DEP / DWM (1 Copy) 627 Main Street, 2nd Floor Worcester, MA 01608 508-767-2875 Environmental Protection Agency Mary Jo Feurbach (1 Copy) USEPA Region 1 One Congress Street Boston, MA 02203 617-918-1578 Environmental Protection Agency Arthur E. Clark, U.S. EPA (1 Copy) 11 Technology Drive N. Chelmsford, MA 01863 617-918-8374 Cape Cod Commission Ed Eichner (1 Copy) Cape Cod Commission Rt. 6A Barnstable, MA 508-328-3828 Additionally, the table that summarizes the roles and responsibilities of both the Technical Team and DEP / EPA Personnel (as presented on page 8 of the Year One Final QAPP) is hereby changed to reflect both the replacement of Bruce Rosinoff with Mary Jo Feuerbach as well as the departure of Mike Rapacz (previously serving as Science / Policy Laison for SMAST). The position that was previously filled by Mr. Rapacz has in part been filed by Bruce Rosinoff who is currently under contract to the MEP on a part time basis. An additional hire is currently underway to assume some of the project responsibilities previously held by Mr. Rapacz. Therefore, the summary table of roles and responsibilities presented on page 8 of the Year One Final QAPP is hereby amended to read: 3 Name Roles Responsibilities Affiliation Technical Team Personnel: Dr. Brian Howes Technical Manager Science Oversight SMAST-UMassD Technical Team, Chair Synthesis/Thresholds Roland Samimy Technical Coordinator Science/DEP Coordination SMAST-UMassD Technical Team Surface Water Hydrology Dr. Dave Schlezinger Technical Team N regeneration, SMAST-UMassD D.O. Instrumentation John Ramsey, P.E. Technical Team Modeling ACRE Dr. David White Technical Team Laboratory Analytical SMAST-UMassD Dr. Robert Hamersley Technical Team N attenuation in lakes SMAST-UMassD Paul Henderson Technical Team / Lab General Field Program SMAST-UMassD Manager Charlie Costello Technical Team Macrophyte Mapping DEP Ed Eichner Technical Team Land-use Analysis Cape Cod Comm. Tom Cambereri Technical Team Land-use Analysis Cape Cod Comm. Dale Goehringer Lab Coordinator Water Quality Monitoring SMAST-UMassD Bruce Rosinoff Science/Policy Liaison SMAST-DEP Coordinator SMAST-UMassD DEP / EPA Personnel: Brian Dudley DEP–Project Manager DEP Oversight & input to DEP-SERO Technical Team Planning/Steering Comm. Communication to MWI Arthur Screpetis MA DEP Quality Guidance to DEP needs for DEP/DWM Assurance Officer TMDL Program Mary Jo Feuerbach EPA Project Officer Policy & Coordination USEPA, Region I Arthur Clarke EPA Quality Assurance QA/QC Guidance USEPA, Region I Officer Affiliated Personnel: John Masterson Technical Team Watershed Delineation & USGS Don Walter (as needed) Aquifer Modeling Peter Weiskel Dr. Tom Bourne Lab Director (sub- Bacteria assays and VOCs Barnstable County contractor) as necessary Laboratory (2) Within Section B (sub-section B.6.1, Data Quality Objectives for Measurement Data and B.6.3, Sampling Process Design), a modification has been made to the length of the period during which summer D.O. mooring deployments can be conducted. As previously stated in the Final QAPP, dissolved oxygen mooring deployments are to be conducted during the months of July and August and moorings would typically remain on station for 30 to 60 days. Based on data collected to date, the MEP Technical Team, in consultation with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Technical Specialists, determined that the DO mooring program would be 4 improved by extending the instrument deployment window. During the ~100 mooring placements to date, it is clear that the period of low dissolved oxygen extends beyond the first 2 weeks of September. Therefore the window for acceptable D.O. mooring data will be amended to be from July 1 to September 15. By extending the deployment window for DO instrumentation, it will be possible to capture low DO events occurring in the early weeks of September. This extension of the deployment window will be effective for the summer 2004 field data collection season and does not invalidate or change the accuracy and precision of previous dissolved oxygen data collected for the MEP. Therefore, Table B.6-1 (Habitat Assessment Program, field parameters measured and data objectives) presented on page 79 of the Year One Final QAPP is hereby amended to read: Parameter Method Detection Frequency QC Samples Acceptable Limits %Recovery Macrophytes Video Survey Individual 1 survey Spot checks by diver 95% shoots May-Oct. Benthic Van Veen Grab or 1 animal 1 survey Spot checks by 95% Animals Coring as Aug-Oct different specialist appropriate Microscope sorting Dissolved Rapid Pulse Clark 0.2 mg/L 15 min. for Winkler Titration of 75 % Oxygen Electrode 1-2 months, water from sensor July-Sept. depth Temperature Bead Thermistor NA 15 min. for Calibrated to 75 % (sensitivity of 0.1oC) 1-2 months, certified July-Sept. thermometer prior to deployment Conductivity/ 2-electrode platinum 0.1 15 min. for Whole water 75 % Salinity conductivity cell mS/cm 1-2 months, collected at sensor 1 cm. Path length July-Sept. depth Depth Differential Strain 0.02 m 15 min. for Calibrated to 75 % gauge transducer 1-2 months, measured tape level July-Sept. at beginning and end of deployment Chlorophyll a Fixed wavelength 0.1 ug/L 15 min. for Chlorophyll 75 % fluorometer, 470 nm 1-2 months, extraction July-Sept. Additionally, the second complete paragraph on page 81 has been revised to reflect the mutually agreed upon extension of the deployment period and hereby reads as follows: Dissolved oxygen is a critical indicator of nutrient over-enrichment and eutrophication. The problem with quantifying dissolved oxygen conditions stems from the high temporal variability of this parameter. However, determining the level of oxygen depletion and the duration of low oxygen conditions is a key indicator and one with regulatory implications. Therefore, the Estuary Project will 5 deploy ENDECO/YSI 6600 sensor systems in the target embayments throughout July and September of the field data collection year or possibly in a following second year if necessary. We have extensive experience with using these instruments and they are a routine part of SMAST field Programs. The sensors will also measure temperature, salinity and chlorophyll a. They will be placed within “areas of concern” and other areas throughout each system, as indicated from the long-term monitoring baseline. The sensors will be deployed on fixed moorings generally within the upper reaches of embayments or where baseline water quality monitoring suggests that D.O. depletion may be occurring. The sites will be selected based upon (1) measured dissolved oxygen levels of <4mg/L by water quality monitoring programs or (2) indications based upon algal blooms and circulation that a low dissolved oxygen environment may exist. Sensors will be placed 0.3 m above the sediment surface and will sample at 10-15 minute intervals. Membrane fouling and sensor maintenance will follow manufacturer specifications, but membranes and batteries will be replaced every 30 days. In addition to the above mentioned specific revisions, the Final MEP QAPP has been updated to reflect the third round of prioritization of embayments intended to undergo high end MEP field data collection in summer 2004. A sampling and analysis plan has been developed for each of the embayments listed in the round three prioritization per the agreed upon format developed for embayments in rounds one and two. The embayment specific SAPs (referred to as the Appendix QAPPs) are provided in this document under separate cover to serve as an addendum to the Final QAPP (June 13, 2003).
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