**INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE SF-299 FORM**

**Items 1 thru 6: Self-explanatory**

**Item 7:** Describe your project in detail with a narrative statement
outlining the project scope. The narrative must include at a minimum:

-   an introductory statement on the overall project scope (see
    following examples);

-   the reason or necessity for the project;

-   a description of each major component, including but not limited to
    the:

    -   type;

    -   location;

    -   dimensions;

    -   whether or not the component is new construction or an existing
        element; and

    -   elevations (if applicable);

-   proposed project start and end dates

-   describe required vehicles/equipment to complete the project

The following are examples that illustrate a project-specific
description and example plans for Reclamation's review:

**Utility Line -- Aerial (**[Aerial
Crossing.pdf](../Aerial%20Crossing.pdf)**)**

A fiber optic communications line encased in a protective housing will
be suspended across the stream to provide enhanced telephone and data
service to the area. A 40\' high steel support tower will be constructed
at existing grade approximately 100\' landward of the top of bank on
each side of the stream. Each tower base will be surrounded by a 6\'
high chain link fence covering a 20\' by 20\' area. The low point of the
line under maximum wind and temperature conditions will be approximately
25\' above the stream\'s normal water level. Plans and color photographs
are enclosed in the application package.

**Utility Line - Underground** ([Utility
Crossing.pdf](../Utility%20Crossing.pdf))

A 4\" diameter water line will be placed beneath Buck Creek to expand
public water service in the eastern portion of Marion County. The
directionally bored line will have 4\' of cover beneath the streambed
and 3\' in the banks. The bore pits will be restored to the
pre-disturbance ground contours following construction. Plans and color
photographs are enclosed in the application package.

**Bridge - Widening** (no plan available)

The superstructure of the existing 2-span bridge carrying State Road 135
over Buffalo Creek will be widened to 4 lanes to reduce traffic
congestion. The 41\'-6\" deck will be increased by extending both the
abutments and piers upstream and downstream 10\'-11\" thereby increasing
the out-to-out width to 63\'-4\". The approach roads will not be raised
and there will be minimal work in the channel. Color photographs and
plans are enclosed in the application package.

**Example of Items that should be on every plan**

-   Streams / other water features

-   Roads (including railroads)

-   Existing Structures (buildings, parking lots, etc)

-   Proposed structures

-   Cross Sections if applicable

-   Property Limits

-   North Arrow

-   Scale (numerical / graphical)

-   Horizontal / Vertical Benchmarks

-   Horizontal / Vertical Datums

-   Contours (including date of photography, if applicable)

-   Date

-   Preparer\'s Name

**Item 8:** Example of vicinity/location maps are:

-   Example #1 ([VicinityMap.pdf](../VicinityMap.pdf)

-   Example #2 ([Assessor Map.pdf](../Assessor%20Map.pdf)

**Items 9 thru 12**: To be provided by responsible agency.

**Item 13:** Refer to "Specific Instructions" (SF-299, page 3)

**Item 14**: To be provided by responsible agency.

**Item 15**: Refer to "Specific Instructions" (SF-299, page 3)

**Item 16 thru 19**: Refer to "Specific Instructions" (SF-299, page 3)

**APPLICATIONS MUST BE SIGNED BY THE APPLICANT OR APPLICANT'S AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE**.