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Certifications/QA Checks

Scow

Indicates that the dredge plant is equipped with instrumentation which meets the minimum standards for data collection for the Dredge Quality Management Program; that the contractor has demonstrated that personnel are available with the expertise to maintain the instrumentation; that the contractor has the equipment to calibrate the required sensors and transmit data; and that the contractor has documented pertinent information regarding his instrumentation system.


Is coordinated by the contractor directly with the DQM Support Team and local authorities according to the SOP's for:

Is based on an on-site inspection by DQM support Team Personnel consisting of:

  • A series of data quality checks for Hoppers and Scows: ( Hopper, Scow, Pipeline)
  • Verification of data acquisition and transfer
  • Review of the Dredge Plant Instrumentation Plan (DPIP): (Hopper, Scow, Pipeline)

Is good for one year from the date of issuance; interim re-certification will be required if there is any yard work which produces modification to displacement, hopper volume, or sensor type or location.