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S713-96E.doc

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**Section 713. - ROADSIDE IMPROVEMENT MATERIAL**

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  When seeding is specified, include the following:

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**713.04 Seed.** [Delete the first sentence of the first paragraph and
substitute the following:]{.underline}

Conform to the Federal Seed Act, the Federal Noxious Weed Act, and
applicable State and local seed and noxious weed laws.

**713.05 Mulch.**

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  When mulching with straw is an option, include the following:

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**(b) Hay.** [Delete the text.]{.underline}

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  When hydraulic mulch is specified or permitted, as an option include
  the following:

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**(i) Recycled pulp fiber.** Furnish cellulose fiber mulch products
manufactured from natural material diverted from the waste-stream of
manufacturing processes or produced from recycled material. These
include newsprint, chipboard, corrugated cardboard, wood chips, and
similar material. Process the material to eliminate substances that
inhibit seed germination and plant growth. Add a colored dye that is
non-injurious to plant growth and fades rapidly with exposure to light.
The fiber shall readily blend with water, grass seed, fertilizer, and
other additives to form a slurry suitable for application with power
spray equipment. Furnish a homogeneous mixture conforming to the
following:

> **(1)** Synthetic, plastic, metal, or glass material 0%
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> **(2)** Weed seed 0%
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> **(3)** Moisture content 15% max.
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> **(4)** Ash content 7% max.
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> **(5)** Organic matter 90 min.
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> **(6)** Boron 250 ppm max.
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> **(7)** Water-holding capacity 800 to 1200%by mass
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> **(8)** pH 4.0 to 8.5

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  Include the following whenever type 2 - erosion control mats are
  specified and excelsior blanket is either required or permitted.

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**713.07 Erosion Control Mats, Roving, and Geocell.**

**(a) Erosion control mats.**

> **(2) Type 2 - Erosion control mats.**
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> *(b) Excelsior blanket.* [Delete the text and substitute the
> following:]{.underline}
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> Furnish a blanket of uniform thickness consisting of curled wood
> excelsior secured on the top side to a biodegradable, photodegradable
> extruded plastic mesh. Conform to the following:
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> *(1)* Excelsior fibers ≥ 6 inch length 80% min.
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> *(2)* Mesh size 1 in by 2 in
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> *(3)* Blanket mass/area 1.0±0.1 lb/yd^2^

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  Include the following whenever silt fence is specified or permitted.

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**713.16 Silt Fence.** [Delete the text and substitute the
following:]{.underline}

Conform to AASHTO M 288.