20140957 Ver 2_Upland Erosion Control, Revegation, & Maintenance Plan_20130513

UPLAND EROSION CONTROL,
REVEGETATION, AND
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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UPLAND
Erosion Control, Revegetation, and Maintenance Plan
1. Ai)PUCABILITY
A. rhe intent Of this Plan i� to assist F)FOiM sponsors by
identifying baseline mitigation rneaSUres for minirnizing
erosion and enhancing revegetation. Project sponsors
shall specify it) their applications for a new FERC
authorization and in prior notice and advancc notice
filings, arry individual measures in this Plan they consider
uflurccLssaly' technically infeasible, or unsuitable clue to
local conditions and fLIHV describe any alternaTive mcasures
they woidd use. Project sponsors shall also explain how
those alternative measures would achieve a comparable
level of mitigation.
Once a project is authorized, pro�ect sponsors can teqLICS(
further changes as variances tot lie measures in t his Plan
(or the applicant's approved plan).The Director ofthe
Office of Energy Projects (Director) will consider approval
OfVariallCeS UpC)II tile PrOjeCt SpOnSOF'S Written request, if
the Director akFees that a vaTiance:
L provides equal or better environniental protection,
2. is necessary because a portion ofthis Plan is infeasible
(it unworkable based on prorect-specific conditions; or
3 is specifically Fequited in writing by another federal�
AaW� OF Native American land niariagement agency
for the portion ofthe project on its land or under its
jurisdiction.
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Sponsois, o1projects planned for consiruction under
the automatic authoriza[ion provisions in the FERC,',"'
regulations Inust receivc written approval ftm. any
varianccN in advince of constrLICIiCul.
Projcu-relaled irripacts on wetland and waterbody
systemsme addressed in ihe staffs Wetland and
Waterbody Consiruction and Mitigation Procedures
(Procedures).
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Erosion Control, Revegetation, and Maintenance Plan
11, SUPERVISlON AND INSpl�CRON
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A. ENVIRONMENTAL INSPEcriON
I . At least one Environmental Inspector is required for
each construction spread during construction and
restoration (as defined by section V). ']"be TILMIL)Cr aud
experience of Environrmmaf hispectoi s assigned to eich
construction spread shall be appropriate for the length
of the construction spread and the rulrnber/significam:c
of resources affected.
2, Environmental Inspectors shall have Peer status With all
other activity inspectors�
3� Environmental Inspectors shall have the authority
to stop activities that violate the environmental
conditions offfie FERC's Orders, stipulations of other
environmental permits or approvals, or landowner
easement agreements; and to order appropriate
corlective action.
B. RESPONSIBILITIES OF ENVIRONMENTAL
INSPECTORS
At a MiniHILIT-11, the Environmental hispector(s) shall be
responsible for:
1. Inspecting construction activities for compliance
with I he requirements oft his Plau, the procedures,
the environmental conditions (if the FERC's Orders,
the mitigation measures proposed by the proj��:ct
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sponsor (as approved and/or modified by the Order),
other environmental pennits and approvals, and
environmental reqUirernents in landowner easernent
agreentents.
2, Identifying, CIOCUMM ling, and overseein coFF ctive.
e
actions, as necessary Lo bring in activity back into
compliance;
.3. Verifying Him the ]units ofauthorized construction
work areas and k.)caliorrs of access, roads are visibly
marRed before clearing, and maintained throughout
Conmruction;
4� Verifying the location of signs and highly visible
flagging marking the boundaries of sensuive resource
areas, waterbodies, wetlands, or areas with special
requirements along the CODSULIC6011 vvork area;
5. Idernif" ' vingerosion/sedimern control and scul
stabilization needs in all area,,;
6 Frisuring that the desipi of slope breakers will not cause
erosion or direct water into sensitive enviroruncri[al
resOLIrce areas, including cultural resource sues,
vvetlands, %vaterbodies, and sensitive species habitats,
Verifying I hat dewatering activities are properly
monitored and do not result in the deposition of sand,
silt, and/or sediment into sensitive environruernal
resource areas, in.ClUding wedands, waterbodie.s, cultural
1-CSOLIFCe SrIeS, and sensitive specics habitats; stopping
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Fiosion Comic)], Revegetation, and Maintenance Plan
dewatering activities if such deposition is occurring
and ensuring the design ofilte discharge is changed
to prevent reoccurrence; and verifying that dewatering
strUCtUrCS are removed alter completion ot'dowmering
activities;
S. ETISLIFing that subsoil and topsod ate tested in
agricultUral and residential area% to measure compaction
and determine the need (or corrective action;
9. Advising the Chiel'ConstrUCtiOn Inspector WFICII
environmental conditions (such as wei weather or
frozen soils) rnake it advisable to restrict or delay
cortstruction activities to avoid topsoil mixing (it
excessive Compaction;
10. EoSUTHI,� 1eSt0Yan0H ol-contours and topsorl;
11. Vefifying tha� the soils imported for agriculuiral or
residential rise are certified as free of noxious weeds and
soil pests, unless otherwise approved by the landowner,
12. Ensuring that erosion control devices are proper])!
installed TO prevent sediment flow into sensitive
environmental resource areas (e.g., wetlands,
walerbodies, CUItUral IeSOLUCC. sites, and sensitive species,
habitats) and onto roads, and determining the need for
additional erosion control devices;
13. Inspecting and ensming the maintenance ol ternporliv
erosion control nreasures at least:
a on a daily basis in areas of active corrstrUCIiOrl Of
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eqUipmenT operation;
b� on a weekly basis in areaswidi no construction or
equiprilent Operation; and
c. within 24 houn, ofeach 0.5 mch of rainfall;
14 Ensuring the repair ofall ineff , ective temporary erosion
COIIII-01 MCaSi-irc,,; w4hin 24 h(AIrS Of idellfifiLatjOn, OF
as soon as conditions allow ifcornpliance with this firile
frarne would iesult in greater ctivironnicnial irnpacts;
19. Keeping records of compharice with the environmental
condnions of the FERC's Orders, and the mitigation
measures proposed by the project sponsor in the
application submitted to the and other federal OF
state envifonmemal permits during active construclion
and restoration,
16. Idernifyingareas that should be given special auention
to enSUre stabilization and restoration after the
construction phase, and
17. Verifying that locations for any disposal of excess
constrUCUCYI materials for bencircial reuw comply with
section 1ILL
UPLAN't)
Frosion (":oritrol, Revegetation, and Maintenance plan
111. PRECONSTRUcriON PIANNING
The pro�ect sponsor shall do the. I-ollo-wing before
construction:
A. CONSTRUCTION WORK AREAS
1. Idernit, v all construction work areas (e.g., construction
right-of-way, extra work spaceareas, pipe storage and
contractor yards, borrow and disposal areas, access roads)
that would be needed for safe. construction. The project
sponsor rnust ensure that appropriate CUltUral ECSOUICCS
and biological surveys are conducted, Lis determined
necessary by khe appropriate federal and state agencies.
2. Pioject sponsors are encouraged to consider expanding
any required cultutal iusources and endangered spe(ies
surveys in anticipation of the need I -or activities outside of'
aUthorized work areas.
3. plan construction sequencing to limit the anIOUnt
and dUration of open trench sections, as necessary, to
prevent excessive erosion orsechment flow into sensitive
envii0nmental resource areas.
B. DRAIN TILE AND IRRIGATION SYSTEMS
1. Attempt In locate existing drain liles and in igation
2. Contact Imidowners arid local soil conservation
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authorities to cleierinine the locations of fitture drain
tiles that are likely to be installed within 3 ycais of the,
authorized coils if uc tion.
3. 1)CVC10p I)MCOdUR'S for constructing through drain -tiled
areas, maintaining irrigation systems during construciion,
and iepairing chain tiles and irrigation systerns after
construction.
4. Ungage qualified drain tile specialists, as needed io
conduct or monitor repairs to drain tile systerris affected
by construction. Use drain tile specialists from the project
are�i, if available,
C. GRAZING DEFERMENT
1)e,velop grazing deferment plans with willing landowners,
giazing pert-nitices, arid land management agencies to
minimize grazing disturbance ol revegetation efforts.
D. ROAD CROSSINGS AND ACCESS POINTS
Nan lot safe and accessible, conditions Lit all roadway
crossings and access points during cons1ruction arid
re'�Iolatjolr.
E. DISPOSAL PLANNING
Detcrniine inethods and locations Jor the regular collection,
containment, and disposal ofexcess corisnuction materials
and debris (e.g., tirnber, slash, mats, garbage, chill cuttings
and fluids, excess rock) lh.r0Ugl1C)Ut the construction
process L)jsposal of materials for beneficial reuse inust riot
result in advcrse crivironmeniai hripact arid is subject to
UPLAND
Frosion Conlrol, Revegetation, and.Mainteriance Plan
compliance with all applicable survey, landowner or ]arid
inanagement agencyapprovat, and permit requirernerws�
F. AGENCY COORDINATION
The project sponsor must coordinate with the appropriate
local, state, and federal agCndeS aS outlined in this Plar)
Zlnd/Of TCqUired by the FERC's Orders.
I . Obtain written recommendations from the local soil
conservalion authorities or land rrianagerrient agencies
regarding permanent erosion control and reveget ition
specifications.
2. DeVC10P specific PYOCCCIUrcs in coordination with tire
appropriate agencies to prevent the introduction or
spread of invasive species, noxious weeds, and soil pests
resulting from constrUCtiOrl arid restoration activities.
3. Develop specific procedure,-, irr coordination with the
appropriate agencies and landowners, as necessary,
to allow for livestock and wildlife movernent arid
protection during construction.
4� l)evelop specific blasting procedures in coordinatior)
with the appropriate agencies that address pre- and
posi-blast inspec6ons; advanced public notification;
arid inifigation incasur" for bUildingIbLinclatiOnS,
groundwater wells, arid springs. Use appropriate
methods (e.g., blaming rnars) to fifevent darnage to
neat by structures and to prevent debris front entering
sei-isitive eriviromnerital resource areas.
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G- SPILL PREVENTION AND RESPONSE
PROCEDURES
The project sponsor shall develop pioiect-spechic Spill
prevenlion and Response 11rocedures, as specifierl it, section
IV of the staff's Procedures. A copy must be filed witi) the
Secretary ofthe FERC (Secretary) prior to constrUCtiOl-I
and made available in the field On e-
, ach COIISIRIC6011
spread. The filing requirement does not apply to projects
constructed under the autornalic authorization provislons
in the FEIRC's regulafions.
FLRESIDENTIAL CONSTRucTiON
Fot all properties with residences located within 50 feet
of consirriction work areas, project sponsors shall: a -void
removal Of MaIMC trees and landscaping within the
construction work area unless necessary fors'afe operation
of construction equipment, or as specified in landowner
agreements; I-ence the edge of the construction work area
for a distance of' 100 feel on either side of the residence;
arid restore all lawn areas and landscaping immediately
following clean tip operations, or asspecified in landowner
agreernents. If'seasonal or other weather conditions, prevem
COulpfiaTICC Will] these tiru(` trames, maintain and monitor
teMp0Taly eFOSiOD Controls (sediment barriers and Mulch)
until conditions allow completion of'restoration,
lfconstruction is planned to occur during wintcr weather
conditions, project sponsors shall develop and file a piojecl-
specific winter construction plait with the FERC, application.
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Erosion Control, Revegetation, arid Ntainteriance plan
'['his filing requirement does notapply to projects constructed
under the automatic authorization proVisi(-.)ns of the FF"R("S
regulations.
fhe plan shalladdress:
1. winter constructiort piocedUICS(c.g., snow handling and
ren-lo-val, access road consticiction arid mai n tetra rice, soil
handling under SaILITated or frozen conditions, topsoil
si.ripping);
2. stabilization and monitoring procedures if'ground
conditions will delay restoration until the following
spring (e.g., mulching and erosion controls, inspection
and reporting, storrilwater control during spring thaw
conditions); and
3. final restoration procedures (e.g., subsidence arid
compaction repair, topsoil replacement, seeding).
IV. INSTALLA71710N
A, APPROVED AREAS OF DISTURBANCE
Project-relaced ground disturbance shall be limited to
the consta uction right-of-way, extra workspace areas,
pipe storage ya[ds, boFrow arid disposal areas, access
roads, and other areas approved in the FERC's Orders.
Any project -related ground disturbing activities outside
th"e areas will require prior L)irector approval. This,
requirement does not apply to activities needed to
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comply wit It the Plan and ProcedUreS (i.e.� Slope
breakers, eriergy-diliSipating deViCeS, dewatcring
styuctures, drairi tile system wpairs) or rninor field
realigninents and woi kspace shifts per landowner needs
and requirements that do not afficci other landowners or
sensitive environmenial FC80LUCe areas, All construction
or rcstoration activities outside of authorized areas art,
subiect to all applicable survey and permit requirements,
and landorvner easemei it agreements.
2. Theconstruction righr-cn`--waywidih lora project
shall not exceed 75 feet or that described in ifte. FFIRC
application unless otherwise modified by a FERC
Order. I lowevei. in limi(ed, non -wetland areas, this
construction right-of-way widih may be expanded b�' LIP
to 2� fcet without Director approval to accommodate
fUll COnStrUCtion right-of-way topsad segregation and to
ensure safe construction where topographic conditions
side -slopes) or soil limitations require ii. Twent�
five feet of extra construction righ�-oflway width may
also be used in firnited, non -wetland or non -forested
areas for iruck tUrn-arounds where no reasonable
alternative access exists.
PCOjeCL use Of thCSC. additional lu-nited areas is subject
to landowner or land management agency approval
and compliance wkh all applicable survey and permit
requiiements. When additional areas are used, each one
shall be identified and die need explained in the weeldy
oi biweekly construction reports to the Fl,RC, if required.
I lie following inmerial M -tall be included in the reports:
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a� the location of each additional atea bv station
riumber and reference to previously filed aligninent
sheets, or Updaied alignment sheets showing the
additional arca,,�
b� identification of the filing at FERC, containing
evidence that the additional areas were previously
surveyed; and
c. a statement that landowner approvalhas been
oblained and is available in project files.
Prior written approval ofthe DireCtOF is required
When the ilUthorized construction right -of way width
would be expanded by more than 25 feet.
& TOPSOIL SEGREGATION
1. Unless the lancicrwnei- or land management agency
specifically approves otherwise, prevent the rnixing (if
topsoil with subsoil by stripping topsoil frorn either the
full work area or from the trench and subsoil storage
area (ditch plus spoil side method) in:
a. cultivated or rotated croplands, and nianaged
pastures;
b. residential areas;
c. hayfields; and
d. other areas at the landowner's or land Managing
agency's iQquest.
2, In residential areas, irnportation of topsoil is an
accepiable alternative to topsoil segregation.
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Erosion Control, Revegetation, arid Maintenance Plan
3.
Where LOpSOfl segregation is required, the project
and repairs.
sponsor rnusl:
4� Vot new pipelines in areas where drain tiles exist or are
,a. segregate al least 12 inches of topsoil it) deep soils
planned, ensure 1hat the depth ofcover over the pipeline
(inore than 12 inches oflopsoil); qnd
is sufficient to avoid interference with drain tile wsterns.
'install
b. rnahe every effi,)rt to segregate the ernire topsoil laver
For adjacent pipeline loops in agricultural aieas,
in soils with less (bar) 12 inches oftopsoil-
the new pipeline with at least the saine depth of cover as
the existing pipelinu(s),
4�
Maintain separation ofsalvaged topsoil and Subsoil
throughout all consti Liction activities.
D. IRRIGATION
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Segregated topsoil may not be Used for [.)adding the pipe,
Maintain water flow in crop urigation systems, unless
constructing temporary slope breakers or trench plugs,
shUtOffiS coordinated with affected parties�
improving or maintaining roads, (it as a fill material
E� ROAD CROSSINGS AND ACCESS POINTS
0.
Stabilize topsoil piles and rriinirni7e loss dUe to wind
1. Maintain safe arid accessible conditions at all road
arid water erosion with use (if sediment barriers, mulch,
crossirig8 and access poinis during construction.
temporary seeding, tackifiers, or functional equivalents,
1 11'crushed stone acc"s padsare used in residential or
where necessary
agricultural areas, place the stone ()it minthetic fabric to
C. DRAIN
TILES
facilitate removal.
1.
Mark locations ofdrain Liles darnaged during
3. Minimize the use of tracked equipment on public
COnStRiCtiOn.
roadways. Remove any soil or gravel spilled or tracked
2�
Probe all drainage tile systems within the area of
onto roadwa ys daily or more freqW.111 as necessary to
'condifions.
disturbance to check for darriage.
ri-ramrain safe road Repair any damages to
roadway surfaces, shoulders, and bar ditches.
3.
Repair dainaged drain tiles to their original or better
condition. Do not use filter -covered drain tiles
F. TEMPORARY EROSION CONTROL
unless the local soil conservacion authorities and tire
Install temporary ciosion tontrols immediately after initial
landowner agree. Use qualified specialists for testing
disturbanceofffie soil. l(�ti-ipot-aryci-osioiic(intrt)lsri-iusi
be propedy maintained throUghOUT construction (on a
daily bask) and reinstalled as necessaky (such as aftet
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LIPIAND
Frosion Control, Revegetation, and I'viaintenarice Plan
baCkfillhl-� Of the trenCh) U11til replaced by permanern
"IernporaryTtench PlUgS
ciosion controls or restoration is complete,
Ictriporary trench PlUgS are intended to segment a
1, Temporary Slope Breakers
continuous open trench prior to backfill.
a. Terriporary slope bre�akers are intendcd to reduce
a. Temporary trench PlUgs may consist Of Unexcavawd
runoff velocity and divert water offthe construction
portions ol the trench, compacted SLILMOil, sandbags,
right-of-way. Temporary slope breakers may be
or some functional equivalent.
constructed of materials such as soil, silt fence�
staked hay or straw bales, oi sand bags.
b� Position temporaFV Trench PILW , -,is rICCeI;skIrV TO
0's
I'CCILICC LrenChline erosion and mininlize die voturne
h. Install ternporary slope breakers on all disturbed
and velocjiv of trench water flow at tN base of
areas, as necessary TO avoid excessive erosion.
slopes.
Temporary slope breakers DILIst be installed on
slopes greater than !3 percent where the base ofthe
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3, Sediment Barriers
slope is ILSS 111111 50 feet from waterbody, wetiand,
Sedirrimu barriers are intended to stop the flow of
and road crossings at (fie following spacing (closer
sedinients and to prevent the deposition of siediments
spacing shall be used if necessary):
beyond approved workspaces Or into sensitive resources.
slope Spacing (feet)
a. Sediment barriers may be constructed of'Knaterials
5 - 15 300
such as silt fence, staked bay or straw bales,
>15 - 30 200
corripacted earth (e.g., driveable berrns across
>30 100
travelways), sand bags, or Other appropriate
materials.
c Direct the outfall ofeach temporary slope breaker
h.
to a stable, well vegetated area OF construct art
Af a Triinimurn, install and maintain temporary
energy dissipating device at the end of the slope
sediment barriers across The entire construction
breahef aiid offthe constr-L[CtiOrl righl-of-way.
right-of-way at the base of'slopes greater than 5
percent where The base oft lie slope is less than 50
d. Position the OUtfilll ofeacb Temporary slope breaker
feet from a \vaterbody, wettand, (it road crossing
to prevent seehrueDL discharge into wetlands,
until revegetation is successful as defined in this
waterbodies, or (Aber sensitive environmental
Plan. Leave -,WC(�]Uare rO0IYI betwem the base of the
YeSOUrce areas.
slope and the sediment barrier to accommodate
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MAY 2U13 VERSION 17

pondink of water and sediment depOSILiOn.
c. Where wetlands or warerbodies are adjacent to
and downslope of consiruction workareas, iristall
sediment barriers along the edge of these areas, as
necessary to prevent sediment flow into the Weiland
or waterbody.
4. Mulch
a. Apply mulch on all slopes (except in cultivated
cropland) concurrent with or immediatelv after
seeding, where necessary to stabilize the soil surface
and to reduce wind and water erosion, Spread Mulch
uniformly over the area to cover at least 75 percent
of the ground surface at a rarie o12 tons/acre of straw
or its equivalent, unless the local soil conservation
authority, landowner, or larld managing agency
approve, otherwise in writing.
b. Mulch call consist of weed -free straiv or hay, wood
fiber hydrormilch, erosion control fabric, or scune
functional equivalent,
c. Mulch all disturbed upland �ireas (except cultivated
ciopland) before secoling if,,
( 1) final grading and installation of'permarient
erosion control Measures will not tv completed in
,in area within 20 daysafter the trench in that area is
back, filled (10 days in residential areas), as required
in section VA, 1; or
U IT AN 1)
Dosion Control, Revegem(ion, and Maintenance Plart
(2) construction or restoration activity i's interrupted
for extended petiods, such as when seeding cannot
be completed due toseeding period restrictions.
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d. If Mulching beforesceding, increase InUlch
application on all slopes within IN feet of
waterbodics and wetlands to a rate of 3 tons/acre of
straw or equivalent.
e. If wood chips are used as mulch, do riot use more
than I Ton/acre and add [he equivalent of I I lbs/acre
available nitrogen (at least 50 percent of which is
slow release).
f. Ensure that mulch. is adequately anchored to
ounlin-liZe loss ClUe to wind and water.
g� When anchoring with liquid n1LflCh binders, rise
rates recommended bV the ManUfaCtUm. Du not
use liquid mulch binders within 100 feet ol,wedarlds
or waterhodies, except where the prodLACt is Certified
environmentally non-toxic by the appropriate state
or federal agency or independent standards -setting
organization.
h. Do nor use synthetic monofilarrient rnesh/uetLed
erOSi011 COMMI Materials in areas designated as
sensitive wildlife habitat, unle." the product is
specifically designed to minunize harm to wildlife.
Anchor erosion. control fabric with staples or other
appropriate devices.
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V. R't:'sT'ciRvtf0N
A. CLE.kNUP
Continence cleanup operations immediately following
backfill operations'. Complete final gtadin", topsoil
replacernent, and installation or pernianent erosion
Control SnUCRUCS Within 20 days after backfilling the
uench ( 10 days in residential areas), if seasonal or
other wcather conditions 1-,)revent compliance with
these time franics, maintain Lernporary erosion controls
(Le., temporary slope breakers, sediment barriers, and
TnUlCh) U1161 Conditions allow completion of cleanup.
It construclion or restoration unexpectedly cominues
into the winter season when conditions could delay
successful deconipaction, topsoil replacement, or
seeding until the following spring, file with the
Secretary f , or the ieview and written approval ofthe
DneC101, a WIrItCr COrlStYUCtion plan (as specified in
-his f
section I 11. 0.1 iling requirement does riot apply to
prqects constructed Under the aUt0rDdtiC aUthonization
provisions ofthe FERC's FCgLIJ16011S.
2. A travel lane may be left open temponuily to allow
access
. by (onSULIC601) uaffic if (he temporary erosion
control sirUCtUkCs are installed as specified in section
W.F. arid h'ispected and maintained as specit-led in
sections H.B.12 through 14, WI-ien access is no longer
required the travel lane must be removed arid the right -
of way restored.
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3. Rock (xcavated fiorn I lie trench may be used to backfill
the trench only to the top of the existing bedrock
profile. Rock that is riot reEurned to the french shall
be considered construction debriS, Unless approved tot
use as nuilch or fo[ some oilter rise on the consirUCtion
worl, areas by the landowner or land rrianaging a ency.
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4. Remove excess rock from at least the top 12 inches
of'soil in all cultivated or rotated cropland, rnanagcd
pastures, hayfielcK and residential areas, as well as other
areas at the landowner's request. The size, density,
and distribution of rock or) the construction woi k
area shall be similar to adjacent areas riot disturbed
by construction. The landowner or land management
agency may approve othei provisions in writing,
3. Crade the COnStTLIction right-of-way to restore pre-
constrUCtiCon contents and leave the soil in the proper
condition for plaming.
6. Remove construction debt is from all construction worR
areas urtless tire landowner trr land managing agency
approves leaving materials onsite for beneficial reuse,
or habitat restoration.
T Remove lempmary sediment barriers when replaced
by permarient erosion control measures or when
ivvegetation is SUCCeS'SfUl,
B� PERMANENT EROSION CONTROLDEVICES
L Trench Rreakels
a. Trench breakers are intended (oslow il-w flow of
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subsurface waieralong the trench. irenchbreakers
may be constructed of materials SUCh as sand bags
Or POIVUlethane foam. DO ]lot use topsoil In t1CnCh
breakers,
b. An engincer or similarly qualified pinfessional
shall de[ernnne the need for and spacing of trench
bieakers. Otherwise, trench bieaker� shall tic
installed at [fie sarne spacing as and upslope of'
permanent slope breakers,
C . In agdcultural fields and residential areas where slope
breakers Lire not typically required, iw.aall tiench
breakers at the sayne spacing as it permanent slope
bieaker� were required.
d. At a unninIUM, install a trench breaker ai the base of
slopes greater than 5 percent where the base ofthe
slope is less t.han 50 feet from a waterbody or wetland
and wheic needed w avoid draining a Nvaterbody
or wefland. I nstall trench breakers, at wefland
boundaries, as specifted in tire. procedurcs. Do not
install trench breakers within a wetland.
Permanent Slope Breakers
a. Permanent slope. breakers are intended to reduce
runoff velocity, divert water off the construclion
iikht-of'-way, and prevear sediment deposifion mto
sensitive resources. Perfrianent slope breaker's may be
constructed of materials such as soil, stone, orsoine
functional equivalent.
U IT AN D
Erosion Control, Revege�ation, and Maintenance Plan
b. Construct and maintain permanent slope bieakcrs
in all areas, except cultivated areas and lawns,
UnIC.SS l-equesied by the landowner, usingspacing
recornmendations obtained from the local soil
conservation authority or land managing agency.
In the absence ofwritten recornmenclatiOnS, use the
following spacing unless ctosei spacing is necessary to
avoid excessive erosion oil the construction righL-of
wav:
Slope Spaculk (feet)
5 - 15 300
>15 30 200
>30 1,00
c. Construct slope breakers to divert surLicc flow to LA
stable area without causing water to pool or erode
behind the breaker In the absence of a stable area,
construct appropriate energy -dissipating devices, at
the end of the breaker.
d. Slope breakers may extend slightly (about 4 feet)
beyond the edge of the construction right-of-way
to effectively drain writer off1he disturbed area.
Where slope breakers extend beyond the edge of
the construction right-of-way, they are subject io
cornpliance with all applicable survey requirenlents.
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C. SOIL COMPACHON MITIGATION
'rest topsoil and SLII-)%Oil for cornpaction at regular
imervals in agricultural and residential areas disturbed
by C0nqtrU0i011 activities. Conduct tests (In ill( -
same soil type under simiJai moisturc, conditions in
UOdiStUlbed arcas to approximate preconstruction
conditions. Ilse penetrome�ers oi other approprime
devices to conduct tests,
2. NOW SeVefelV COMPaCtCd agricultural areas wid'i a
paraplow or other deep tillage implement, it) areas
where topsoil has been segregated, plow the subsoil
before repkIcing the segregated topsoil -
If SUbSequem construction and cleanup activities result
In Cffthff compaction, conduct additional tilling.
3. Perform appropriate soil con)paction mitigation in
,w.verely compacted residential areas.
D. REVEGETATION
I Cencral
a. The proiect spcnisor is responsible for ensuring
Successful ruvegctafion of Soils disturbed by project -
related activities, except as noted in section VD. I.b.
b. Restore all turl, orriamernal Shrubs, andspecialized
landscaping in accordance with the landownei's,
request, or compensate the lando-wrm,'r. Restoration
work must be performed by personnel fainihar with
local hoi ticultural and Luit establishment praclices,
UPLAND
Frosion C."onn-ol, RevegetaLion, and Maintenance Plan
2. Soil Additives
FCF1iIj/C and add soil pIA modifiers in accordance with
written recommendations obtained front the local soil
conservation aUthOriLy. land nianagernent agencies, or
landowner. Incorporate reconurtended soil pH niodifici
and fertilizer into the top 2 inches ofsoil as soon is
practicable after application,
3. Seeding Requirements
a, Prepare a seedbed in disturbed areas to a depth of 3
to 4 inches rising appropriate, equipment to provide
,I firm seedbed. When hydroseeding, scarify the
seedbed to facilitaw lodgink, and germination of seed
b� Seed disturbed areas in accordance with wriaeu
recommendations for seed mixes, rates, and dates
Obtained from the local soil conservation authority
or the request of'the landowner or land management
agency. Seeding is not requijed in cultivated
croplands unlesis requested by the landowner
c� Perform seeding of permanent vegetation within the
recon-imended seecting dates. If seeding cannot be
done within those dates, use appropriate temporary
erosion control measures discussed in section IVF
and perform seeding of pern-nment vegetation at the
beginning of the next recommended seeding scason.
Dormantseeding or temporary seeding of-arinual
species may also be used, ffnecessary, to establish
cover, as approved by the Environmental inspector.
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Frosion Control, Revegetation, and Maintenance Plan
Lawns n1av be seeded on a schedule emablished with V1. OFF-ROAD VEHICLE CONTROL
the landowner.
d. In the absence okAritten recommendations fioni the
local soil conservation authorities, seed all disinirbed
Soils withia 0 working days offinal grading, weather
and Soil conditions permitting, subject to the
specifications in section V.D.1a through V,],),3,c.
e. Base seeding rates on Pure Live Seed. Use seed wid-nn
12 manths of seed testing.
C Treat legurne seed with an if)OCUIant specific to the
species using tire manufacturer's recommended rate,
of moculant appropFiate for tire seeding inctliod
(broadcast, d[iH. or hydro).
g. In the absence ofwritten recommenclations frorn
the local soil conservation authorities, landowner,
or land managing agency to the contrary, a seed drill
equipped with a cultipacker is preferred for seed
application.
Broadcas(or hydroseeding crin be used in Berl of
drilling at double tire recommended seeding rates.
Where seed is broadcast, firm the seedbed with a
cultipacker or roller after seeding. in rockssoits or
where site conditions alay limit the effectiveness of
this eqLlipMellt, other alternative% may be appropriate
(e.g., use of a chain drag) to lighfly cover seed after
application, as approved by the I'll vi You mental
inspector.
'to each owner or manager of forested lands, offer to install
and maintain measures to control unauthorized vehicle
access to the 6ght-of-way. These measuies may include:
A� Signs;
B, iences with locking g�jre.s;
C. Slash and timber barriers, pipe barriers, or a line of'
boulders across the righl-of Yvav� and
1). Conifers or other appropriate trees or Shrubs across the
right-of--Way�
V1 L POST- CON s'rRUC-F1 ON AcrIVITILs AND
Rr-,povnNC-
A, N40NITORING AND MAIN,rENANCE
L CondUCt f011OW-LIJ) inspections of all disturbed areas, Lis,
necessary, to determine the success of. revegetation and
address landowner concerns. A[ a minimunr, conduct
inspections after the first and second growing seasons.
2. Revegetation in non-agricul ILI ral areas shall be
considered successIul if upon visual survey tire density
and cover of rion-nuisance vegetation are Shnflar in
derrsity and cover lo adjacent undisturbed lands. In
agricultUral areas, rcvegetatiori shall be considered
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SUCCCSSfUl Wheil upon visual survey, crop growth and
vigor are similar to adjacent undistUrbCd portions of'
the sanic field, unless the easement agreement specifies
otherwise.
Conlinkle IeWgetation eflorts unlil revegetoation is
SUCUSSILIL
3. Monitor and correct problems with drainage and
irrigaliori systems resulting from pipeline construction
in agriQdWral areas Until reSloraLion is �UCCCSShll.
Restoration shall be considered successful it the right -of
Way surface condition is similar to adjacent undisturbed
lancK construction debris is removed (unless otherwise
approved by the landowner or land managing agency
per section VA.6), revegetation is successful, and proper
drainage has been restored.
Routine vegctation mowing or clearing over the full
width of the pci-manent right-of-way in upl�jn(ls
shall not be done more fi-equently than every 3 years.
HoweN er, to facilitate periodic corrosion/leak surveys,
a corridor not exceeding 10 feet in width centered (111
the pipeline may be cleaiccl at a frequency necessai y
to mailitain the 10 -foot corridor in an heibacerms
state. In 110 Case Shall r0inine Vegetation rinowing or
clearing Occur during the migratory bird nesting season
between April 15 and August I ofany year unless
specifically approved in writing by the t-esponsible
land management agency or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Survicc.
UPLAND
Frosion Control, Rtvegetation. and Maintenance Plan
6. Efforts to Control Unauthorized off-road vehicle use,
in cooperation with the lancimmer, shall continue
throughOU1 tile. ljfL Of file protect. Na-Zifillah) Sa-nS, gates�
and permanent access roads as necessary.
B. REPORTING
Yhe project sponsor shall maintain records that identify
by milepost]
a. mohod of application, application rate, and type of'
fcrtihzer, pH modilying agcia, seed, and 11-MICh Used;
b. acicage treated;
c. dates ofbackfilling and seeding;
d. narnes of landowners requesting special seeding
treatment and a description of the folloov-up actions;
e. the location ofany SUbsurface drainage repairs or
improven-icrits ritacle during resioration� and
f, any problem areas and how they were addiessed-
2. The project sponsor shall file with the Secretary
qUarterly activity uports dOCUDIR11ting the r(! -Sults Of
follow -kip inspections reqUired by section VII.A.1;
any pioblem areas, including those identified by the
landowner; and corrective actions taken for al least 2
years following construction.
The reqUireflIClit to file ClUafterlV ac.livi[V reports with the
Secictary (toes 1101 apply to projects constructed under
the aufornafiC aUthorization, prioi notice, or advanced
notice provisions in the FE RC.'S regULIJACHIS.
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