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<td colspan="3"><h5 id="nrcs"><img src="media/image1.png"
style="width:0.58819in;height:0.34444in" />NRCS</h5>
<p><sup>Natural Resources Conservation Service</sup></p></td>
<td colspan="15"><h2 id="land-smoothing">LAND SMOOTHING</h2>
<h1 id="conservation-practice-job-sheet-466">Conservation Practice Job
Sheet 466</h1></td>
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<td colspan="18"><h2 id="april-2003">April 2003</h2></td>
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<td>Client:</td>
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<td colspan="2">Tract:</td>
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<td colspan="2">Farm No.</td>
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<td colspan="2">Field No.:</td>
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<td colspan="2">Farm/Ranch Location:</td>
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<td colspan="2">County:</td>
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<td colspan="3">Acre(s):</td>
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<td>Date:</td>
<td colspan="3">11/14/23</td>
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Removing irregularities on the land surface by use of special equipment.

**Purpose:**

To improve surface drainage, provide for more effective use of
precipitation, obtsin more uniform planting depths, provide for more
uniform cultivation, improve equipment operation and efficiency, improve
terrace alignment, and facilitate contour cultivation.

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  Requirements:

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-   It shall be the responsibility of the owner / leasee to obtain all
    necessary permits and/or rights, and to comply with all ordinances
    and laws pertaining to this installation.

-   On Federal, State, or Tribal lands, or when Federal funding is
    involved on private land, the landowner / leasee must have
    archaeological clearance and approval / permit from the responsible
    permitting agency prior to any earth moving. If during installation,
    any cultural resources, historical resources, threatened or
    endangered species are found, the landowner / leasee must cease
    operations and obtain archaeological clearance and approval / permit
    from the responsible permitting agency prior to continuing
    construction.

-   NRCS assumes no responsibility for interference with private or
    public utilities or facilities.

-   Supporting data for this practice are to include a record of
    planning, design, installation, checking, and maintenance necessary
    to ensure an effective practice. Location identification is
    required.

-   Installation shall be in accordance with the drawings,
    specifications, and special requirements.

-   The following additional data is required: Area treated, equipment
    used, and number of passes made.

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  **[Practice Classification and Approval (NEM Section 501):]{.mark}**

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Job Class is based upon the following limiting element from Conservation
Specification 466:

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  **Area Benefited**                **\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_Acres**

  **Job Class**                     \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
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Design Approved By:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Date: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

NRCS Representative

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  **[Landowner/Operator Acknowledgement and Acceptance:]{.mark}**

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The landowner/operator acknowledges that:

a.  They have received a copy of the approved construction drawings and
    specifications, and understand the contents and requirements.

b.  Maintenance of the installed work is necessary for proper
    performance for the life of the practice. All federal cost shared
    practices must be maintained to these specifications for the
    expected life of the practice.

Accepted by:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_;
Date: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Landowner/Operator

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  **[Practice Completion:]{.mark}**

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I have made an on-site inspection (or I am accepting owner/contractor
documentation located in the case file). I have determined that the job,
as installed, conforms to the drawings and specifications and that
\_\_\_\_\_\_ Acres of Land Smoothing was performed according to
Conservation Specification 466.

Accepted by: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_;
Job Title: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_; Date:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Authorized NRCS Representative