01/17/2003 VERSION

UPLAND EROSION CONTROL, REVEGETATION, AND

MAINTENANCE PLAN
01/17/2003 VERSION

UPLAND EROSION CONTROL, REVEGETATION, AND

MAINTENANCE PLAN

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. APPLICABILITY ............................................. 1

II. SUPERVISION AND INSPECTION ................................ 2

A. ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTION ............................. 2

B. RESPONSIBILITIES OF ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTORS ......... 2

III. PRECONSTRUCTION PLANNING ................................. 4

A. CONSTRUCTION WORK AREAS .............................. 4

B. DRAIN TILE AND IRRIGATION SYSTEMS .................... 4

C. GRAZING DEFERMENT .................................... 5

D. ROAD CROSSINGS AND ACCESS POINTS ..................... 5

E. DISPOSAL PLANNING .................................... 5

F. AGENCY COORDINATION .................................. 5

G. STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN ................. 5

IV. INSTALLATION .............................................. 6

A. APPROVED AREAS OF DISTURBANCE ........................ 6

B. TOPSOIL SEGREGATION .................................. 7

C. DRAIN TILES .......................................... 7

D. IRRIGATION ........................................... 8

E. ROAD CROSSINGS AND ACCESS POINTS ..................... 8

F. TEMPORARY EROSION CONTROL ............................ 8

1. Temporary Slope Breakers ........................ 8

2. Sediment Barriers ............................... 9

3. Mulch .......................................... 10

V. RESTORATION .............................................. 11

A. CLEANUP ............................................. 11

B. PERMANENT EROSION CONTROL DEVICES ................... 12

1. Trench Breakers ................................ 12

2. Permanent Slope Breakers ....................... 13

C. SOIL COMPACTION MITIGATION .......................... 13

D. REVEGETATION ........................................ 14

1. General ........................................ 14

2. Soil Additives ................................ 14

3. Seeding Requirements ........................... 14

VI. OFF-ROAD VEHICLE CONTROL ................................. 16

VII. POST-CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES ............................. 16

A. MONITORING AND MAINTENANCE ......................... 16

B. REPORTING ........................................... 17
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UPLAND EROSION CONTROL, REVEGETATION, 

AND MAINTENANCE PLAN (PLAN)

I. APPLICABILITY

A. The intent of this Plan is to assist applicants by

identifying baseline mitigation measures for minimizing

erosion and enhancing revegetation. The project sponsors

should specify in their applications for a FERC

Certificate (Certificate) any individual measures in this

Plan they consider unnecessary, technically infeasible,

or unsuitable due to local conditions and to fully

describe any alternative measures they would use. 

Applicants should also explain how those alternative

measures would achieve a comparable level of mitigation.

Once a project is certificated, further changes can be

approved. Any such changes from the measures in this

Plan (or the applicant’s approved plan) will be approved

by the Director of the Office of Energy Projects

(Director), upon the applicant’s written request, if the

Director agrees that an alternative measure:

1. provides equal or better environmental protection;

2. is necessary because a portion of this Plan is

infeasible or unworkable based on project-specific

conditions; or

3. is specifically required in writing by another

Federal, state, or Native American land management

agency for the portion of the project on its land or

under its jurisdiction.

Any requirements in this Plan to file material with the

Secretary of the FERC (Secretary) do not apply to

projects undertaken under the provisions of the blanket

certificate program. This exemption does not apply to a

request for alternative measures.

Project-related impacts on wetland and waterbody systems

are addressed in the staff’s Wetland and Waterbody

Construction and Mitigation Procedures (Procedures).
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II. SUPERVISION AND INSPECTION

A. ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTION

1. At least one Environmental Inspector is required for

each construction spread during construction and

restoration (as defined by section V). The number

and experience of Environmental Inspectors assigned

to each construction spread should be appropriate

for the length of the construction spread and the

number/significance 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 of the Certificate, state and Federal

environmental permit conditions, or landowner

requirements; and to order appropriate corrective

action.

B. RESPONSIBILITIES OF ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTORS

At a minimum, the Environmental Inspector(s) shall be

responsible for:

1. Ensuring compliance with the requirements of this

Plan, the Procedures, the environmental conditions

of the Certificate authorization, the mitigation

measures proposed by the applicant (as approved

and/or modified by the Certificate), other

environmental permits and approvals, and

environmental requirements in landowner easement

agreements;

2. Identifying, documenting, and overseeing corrective

actions, as necessary to bring an activity back into

compliance;

3. Verifying that the limits of authorized construction

work areas and locations of access roads are

properly marked before clearing;

4. Verifying the location of signs and highly visible

flagging marking the boundaries of sensitive

resource areas, waterbodies, wetlands, or areas with

special requirements along the construction work

area;
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5. Identifying erosion/sediment control and soil

stabilization needs in all areas;

6. Ensuring that the location of dewatering structures

and slope breakers will not direct water into known

cultural resources sites or locations of sensitive

species;

7. Verifying that trench dewatering activities do not

result in the deposition of sand, silt, and/or

sediment near the point of discharge into a wetland

or waterbody. If such deposition is occurring, the

dewatering activity shall be stopped and the design

of the discharge shall be changed to prevent

reoccurrence;

8. Ensuring that subsoil and topsoil are tested in

agricultural and residential areas to measure

compaction and determine the need for corrective

action;

9. Advising the Chief Construction Inspector when

conditions (such as wet weather) make it advisable

to restrict construction activities to avoid

excessive rutting;

10. Ensuring restoration of contours and topsoil;

11. Verifying that the soils imported for agricultural

or residential use have been certified as free of

noxious weeds and soil pests, unless otherwise

approved by the landowner;

12. Determining the need for and ensuring that erosion

controls are properly installed, as necessary to

prevent sediment flow into wetlands, waterbodies,

sensitive areas, and onto roads;

13. Inspecting and ensuring the maintenance of temporary

erosion control measures at least:

a. on a daily basis in areas of active

construction or equipment operation;

b. on a weekly basis in areas with no construction

or equipment operation; and

c. within 24 hours of each 0.5 inch of rainfall;
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14. Ensuring the repair of all ineffective temporary

erosion control measures within 24 hours of

identification;

15. Keeping records of compliance with the environmental

conditions of the FERC certificate, and the

mitigation measures proposed by the project sponsor

in the application submitted to the FERC, and other

Federal or state environmental permits during active

construction and restoration; and

16. Identifying areas that should be given special

attention to ensure stabilization and restoration

after the construction phase.

III. PRECONSTRUCTION PLANNING

The project sponsor shall do the following before

construction:

A. CONSTRUCTION WORK AREAS

1. Identify all construction work areas (e.g.,

construction right-of-way, extra work space areas,

pipe storage and contractor yards, borrow and

disposal areas, access roads, etc.) that would be

needed for safe construction. The project sponsor

must ensure that appropriate cultural resources and

biological surveys have been conducted.

2. Project sponsors are encouraged to consider

expanding any required cultural resources and

endangered species surveys in anticipation of the

need for activities outside of certificated work

areas.

B. DRAIN TILE AND IRRIGATION SYSTEMS

1. Attempt to locate existing drain tiles and

irrigation systems.

2. Contact landowners and local soil conservation

authorities to determine the locations of future

drain tiles that are likely to be installed within 3

years of the authorized construction.

3. Develop procedures for constructing through draintiled areas, maintaining irrigation systems during

construction, and repairing drain tiles and

irrigation systems after construction.
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4. Engage qualified drain tile specialists, as needed

to conduct or monitor repairs to drain tile systems

affected by construction. Use drain tile

specialists from the project area, if available.

C. GRAZING DEFERMENT

Develop grazing deferment plans with willing landowners,

grazing permittees, and land management agencies to

minimize grazing disturbance of revegetation efforts.

D. ROAD CROSSINGS AND ACCESS POINTS

Plan for safe and accessible conditions at all roadway

crossings and access points during construction and

restoration.

E. DISPOSAL PLANNING

Determine methods and locations for the disposal of

construction debris (e.g., timber, slash, mats, garbage,

drilling fluids, excess rock, etc). Off-site disposal in

other than commercially operated disposal locations is

subject to compliance with all applicable survey,

landowner permission, and mitigation requirements.

F. AGENCY COORDINATION

The project sponsor must coordinate with the appropriate

local, state, and Federal agencies as outlined in this

Plan and in the Certificate.

1. Obtain written recommendations from the local soil

conservation authorities or land management agencies

regarding permanent erosion control and revegetation

specifications. 

2. Develop specific procedures in coordination with the

appropriate agency to prevent the introduction or

spread of noxious weeds and soil pests resulting

from construction and restoration activities.

G. STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN

Make available on each construction spread the Stormwater

Pollution Prevention Plan prepared for compliance with

the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's National

Stormwater Program General Permit requirements.
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IV. INSTALLATION

A. APPROVED AREAS OF DISTURBANCE

1. Project-related ground disturbance shall be limited

to the construction right-of-way, extra work space

areas, pipe storage yards, borrow and disposal

areas, access roads, and other areas approved in the

Certificate. Any project-related ground disturbing

activities outside these Certificated areas, except

those needed to comply with the Plan and Procedures

(e.g., slope breakers, energy-dissipating devices,

dewatering structures, drain tile system repairs)

will require prior Director approval. All

construction or restoration activities outside of

the Certificated areas are subject to all applicable

survey and mitigation requirements. 

2. The construction right-of-way width for a project

shall not exceed 75 feet or that described in the

FERC application unless otherwise modified by a

Certificate condition. However, in limited, nonwetland areas, this construction right-of-way width

may be expanded by up to 25 feet without Director

approval to accommodate full construction right-ofway topsoil segregation and to ensure safe

construction where topographic conditions (such as

side-slopes) or soil limitations require it. 

Twenty-five feet of extra construction right-of-way

width may also be used in limited, non-wetland or

non-forested areas for truck turn-arounds where no

reasonable alternative access exists.

Project use of these additional limited areas is

subject to landowner approval and compliance with

all applicable survey and mitigation requirements. 

When such additional areas are used, each one should

be identified and the need explained in the weekly

or biweekly construction reports to the FERC, if

required. The following material should be included

in the reports:

a. the location of each additional area by station

number and reference to a previously filed

alignment sheet, or updated alignment sheets

showing the additional areas;

b. identification of where the Commission's

records contain evidence that the additional

areas were previously surveyed; and
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c. a statement that landowner approval has been

obtained and is available in project files.

Prior written approval of the Director is required

when the Certificated construction right-of-way

width would be expanded by more than 25 feet.

B. TOPSOIL SEGREGATION

1. Unless the landowner or land management agency

specifically approves otherwise, prevent the mixing

of topsoil with subsoil by stripping topsoil from

either the full work area or from the trench and

subsoil storage area (ditch plus spoil side method)

in:

a. actively cultivated or rotated croplands and

pastures;

b. residential areas;

c. hayfields; and

d. other areas at the landowner's or land managing

agency’s request.

2. In residential areas importation of topsoil is an

acceptable alternative to topsoil segregation.

3. In deep soils (more than 12 inches of topsoil),

segregate at least 12 inches of topsoil. In soils

with less than 12 inches of topsoil make every

effort to segregate the entire topsoil layer. 

4. Where topsoil segregation is required, maintain

separation of salvaged topsoil and subsoil

throughout all construction activities. 

5. Segregated topsoil may not be used for padding the

pipe.

C. DRAIN TILES

1. Mark locations of drain tiles damaged during

construction.

2. Probe all drainage tile systems within the area of

disturbance to check for damage.
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3. Repair damaged drain tiles to their original or

better condition. Do not use filter-covered drain

tiles unless the local soil conservation authorities

and the landowner agree. Use qualified specialists

for testing and repairs.

4. For new pipelines in areas where drain tiles exist

or are planned, ensure that the depth of cover over

the pipeline is sufficient to avoid interference

with drain tile systems. For adjacent pipeline

loops in agricultural areas, install the new

pipeline with at least the same depth of cover as

the existing pipeline(s).

D. IRRIGATION

Maintain water flow in crop irrigation systems, unless

shutoff is coordinated with affected parties.

E. ROAD CROSSINGS AND ACCESS POINTS

1. Maintain safe and accessible conditions at all road

crossings and access points during construction. 

2. If crushed stone access pads are used in residential

or active agricultural areas, place the stone on

synthetic fabric to facilitate removal.

F. TEMPORARY EROSION CONTROL

Install temporary erosion controls immediately after

initial disturbance of the soil. Temporary erosion

controls must be properly maintained throughout

construction (on a daily basis) and reinstalled as

necessary (such as after backfilling of the trench) until

replaced by permanent erosion controls or restoration is

complete. 

1. Temporary Slope Breakers

a. Temporary slope breakers are intended to reduce

runoff velocity and divert water off the

construction right-of-way. Temporary slope

breakers may be constructed of materials such

as soil, silt fence, staked hay or straw bales,

or sand bags.
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b. Install temporary slope breakers on all

disturbed areas, as necessary to avoid

excessive erosion. Temporary slope breakers

must be installed on slopes greater than 5

percent where the base of the slope is less

than 50 feet from waterbody, wetland, and road

crossings at the following spacing (closer

spacing should be used if necessary):

Slope (%) Spacing (feet)

5 - 15 300

>15 - 30 200

>30 100

c. Direct the outfall of each temporary slope

breaker to a stable, well vegetated area or

construct an energy-dissipating device at the

end of the slope breaker and off the

construction right-of-way.

d. Position the outfall of each temporary slope

breaker to prevent sediment discharge into

wetlands, waterbodies, or other sensitive

resources. 

2. Sediment Barriers

a. Sediment barriers are intended to stop the flow

of sediments and to prevent the deposition of

sediments into sensitive resources. They may

be constructed of materials such as silt fence,

staked hay or straw bales, compacted earth

(e.g., driveable berms across travelways), sand

bags, or other appropriate materials.

b. At a minimum, install and maintain temporary

sediment barriers across the entire

construction right-of-way at the base of slopes

greater than 5 percent where the base of the

slope is less than 50 feet from a waterbody,

wetland, or road crossing until revegetation is

successful as defined in this Plan. Leave

adequate room between the base of the slope and

the sediment barrier to accommodate ponding of

water and sediment deposition.
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c. Where wetlands or waterbodies are adjacent to

and downslope of construction work areas,

install sediment barriers along the edge of

these areas, as necessary to prevent sediment

flow into the wetland or waterbody.

3. Mulch

a. Apply mulch on all slopes (except in actively

cultivated cropland) concurrent with or

immediately 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 rate of 2 tons/acre of

straw or its equivalent, unless the local soil

conservation authority, landowner, or land

managing agency approves otherwise in writing.

b. Mulch can consist of weed-free straw or hay,

wood fiber hydromulch, erosion control fabric,

or some functional equivalent.

c. Mulch before seeding if:

(1) final grading and installation of

permanent erosion control measures will

not be completed in an area within 20 days

after the trench in that area is

backfilled (10 days in residential areas),

as required in section V.A.1; or

(2) construction or restoration activity is

interrupted for extended periods, such as

when seeding cannot be completed due to

seeding period restrictions.

d. If mulching before seeding, increase mulch

application on all slopes within 100 feet of

waterbodies and wetlands to a rate of 3

tons/acre of straw or equivalent.

e. If wood chips are used as mulch, do not use

more than 1 ton/acre and add the equivalent of

11 lbs/acre available nitrogen (at least 50

percent of which is slow release).
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f. Ensure that mulch is adequately anchored to

minimize loss due to wind and water.

g. When anchoring with liquid mulch binders, use

rates recommended by the manufacturer. Do not

use liquid mulch binders within 100 feet of

wetlands or waterbodies. 

h. Install erosion control fabric on waterbody

banks at the time of final bank recontouring. 

Anchor the erosion control fabric with staples

or other appropriate devices.

V. RESTORATION

A. CLEANUP

1. Commence cleanup operations immediately following

backfill operations. Complete final grading,

topsoil replacement, and installation of permanent

erosion control structures within 20 days after

backfilling the trench (10 days in residential

areas). If seasonal or other weather conditions

prevent compliance with these time frames, maintain

temporary erosion controls (temporary slope breakers

and sediment barriers) until conditions allow

completion of cleanup.

The project sponsor should file with the Secretary

for the review and written approval of the Director,

a winterization plan if construction will continue

into the winter season when conditions could delay

successful decompaction, topsoil replacement, or

seeding until the following spring. 

2. A travel lane may be left open temporarily to allow

access by construction traffic if the temporary

erosion control structures are installed (as

specified in section IV.F.) and inspected and

maintained (as specified in sections II.B.12 through

14). When access is no longer required, the travel

lane must be removed and the right-of-way restored.

3. Rock excavated from the trench may be used to

backfill the trench only to the top of the existing

bedrock profile. Rock that is not returned to the

trench should be considered construction debris,

unless approved for use as mulch or for some other

use on the construction work areas by the landowner

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4. Remove excess rock from at least the top 12 inches

of soil in all actively cultivated or rotated

cropland and pastures, hayfields, and residential

areas, as well as other areas at the landowner's

request. The size, density, and distribution of

rock on the construction work area should be similar

to adjacent areas not disturbed by construction. 

The landowner may approve other provisions in

writing. 

5. Grade the construction right-of-way to restore preconstruction contours and leave the soil in the

proper condition for planting. 

6. Remove construction debris from all construction

work areas unless the landowner or land managing

agency approves otherwise.

7. Remove temporary sediment barriers when replaced by

permanent erosion control measures or when

revegetation is successful.

B. PERMANENT EROSION CONTROL DEVICES

1. Trench Breakers

a. Trench breakers are intended to slow the flow

of subsurface water along the trench. Trench

breakers may be constructed of materials such

as sand bags or polyurethane foam. Do not use

topsoil in trench breakers.

b. An engineer or similarly qualified professional

shall determine the need for and spacing of

trench breakers. Otherwise, trench breakers

shall be installed at the same spacing as and

upslope of permanent slope breakers. 

c. In agricultural fields and residential areas

where slope breakers are not typically

required, install trench breakers at the same

spacing as if permanent slope breakers were

required. 

d. At a minimum, install a trench breaker at the

base of slopes greater than 5 percent where the

base of the slope is less than 50 feet from a

waterbody or wetland and where needed to avoid

draining a waterbody or wetland.
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2. Permanent Slope Breakers

a. Permanent slope breakers are intended to reduce

runoff velocity, divert water off the

construction right-of-way, and prevent sediment

deposition into sensitive resources. Permanent

slope breakers may be constructed of materials

such as soil, sand bags, or some functional

equivalent.

b. Construct and maintain permanent slope breakers

in all areas, except cultivated areas and

lawns, using spacing recommendations obtained

from the local soil conservation authority or

land managing agency.

In the absence of written recommendations, use

the following spacing unless closer spacing is

necessary to avoid excessive erosion on the

construction right-of-way: 

Slope (%) Spacing (feet)

5 - 15 300

>15 - 30 200

>30 100

c. Construct slope breakers to divert surface flow

to a stable area without causing water to pool

or erode behind the breaker. In the absence of

a stable area, construct appropriate energydissipating 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 water off the

disturbed area. Where slope breakers extend

beyond the edge of the construction right-ofway, they are subject to compliance with all

applicable survey requirements.

C. SOIL COMPACTION MITIGATION

1. Test topsoil and subsoil for compaction at regular

intervals in agricultural and residential areas

disturbed by construction activities. Conduct tests

on the same soil type under similar moisture

conditions in undisturbed areas to approximate

preconstruction conditions. Use penetrometers or

other appropriate devices to conduct tests.
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2. Plow severely compacted agricultural areas with a

paraplow or other deep tillage implement. In areas

where topsoil has been segregated, plow the subsoil

before replacing the segregated topsoil. 

Alternatively, make arrangements with the landowner

to plant and plow under a "green manure" crop, such

as alfalfa, to decrease soil bulk density and

improve soil structure. If subsequent construction

and cleanup activities result in further compaction,

conduct additional tilling.

3. Perform appropriate soil compaction mitigation in

severely compacted residential areas.

D. REVEGETATION

1. General

a. The project sponsor is responsible for ensuring

successful revegetation of soils disturbed by

project-related activities, except as noted in

section V.D.1.b.

b. Restore all turf, ornamental shrubs, and

specialized landscaping in accordance with the

landowner's request, or compensate the

landowner. Restoration work must be performed

by personnel familiar with local horticultural

and turf establishment practices. 

2. Soil Additives 

Fertilize and add soil pH modifiers in accordance

with written recommendations obtained from the local

soil conservation authority, land management

agencies, or landowner. Incorporate recommended

soil pH modifier and fertilizer into the top 2

inches of soil as soon as possible after

application.

3. Seeding Requirements

a. Prepare a seedbed in disturbed areas to a depth

of 3 to 4 inches using appropriate equipment to

provide a firm seedbed. When hydroseeding,

scarify the seedbed to facilitate lodging and

germination of seed.
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b. Seed disturbed areas in accordance with written

recommendations for seed mixes, rates, and

dates obtained from the local soil conservation

authority or as requested by the landowner or

land management agency. Seeding is not

required in actively cultivated croplands

unless requested by the landowner.

c. Perform seeding of permanent vegetation within

the recommended seeding dates. If seeding

cannot be done within those dates, use

appropriate temporary erosion control measures

discussed in section IV.F. and perform seeding

of permanent vegetation at the beginning of the

next recommended seeding season. Lawns may be

seeded on a schedule established with the

landowner.

d. In the absence of written recommendations from

the local soil conservation authorities, seed

all disturbed soils within 6 working days of

final grading, weather and soil conditions

permitting, subject to the specifications in

section V.D.3.a-c. 

e. Base seeding rates on Pure Live Seed. Use seed

within 12 months of seed testing.

f. Treat legume seed with an inoculant specific to

the species using the manufacturer’s

recommended rate of inoculant appropriate for

the seeding method (broadcast, drill, or

hydro).

g. In the absence of written recommendations from

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. 

Broadcast or hydroseeding can be used in lieu

of drilling at double the recommended seeding

rates. Where seed is broadcast, firm the

seedbed with a cultipacker or imprinter after

seeding. In rocky soils or where site

conditions may limit the effectiveness of this

equipment, other alternatives may be

appropriate (e.g., use of a chain drag) to

lightly cover seed after application, as

approved by the Environmental Inspector. 
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VI. OFF-ROAD VEHICLE CONTROL

To each owner or manager of forested lands offer to install

and maintain measures to control unauthorized vehicle access

to the right-of-way. These measures may include:

A. Signs;

B. Fences with locking gates;

C. Slash and timber barriers, pipe barriers, or a line of

boulders across the right-of-way; and

D. Conifers or other appropriate trees or shrubs across the

right-of-way.

VII. POST-CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES

A. MONITORING AND MAINTENANCE 

1. Conduct follow-up inspections of all disturbed areas

after the first and second growing seasons to

determine the success of revegetation.

2. Revegetation in non-agricultural areas shall be

considered successful if upon visual survey the

density and cover of non-nuisance vegetation are

similar in density and cover to adjacent undisturbed

lands. In agricultural areas, revegetation shall be

considered successful if crop yields are similar to

adjacent undisturbed portions of the same field.

Continue revegetation efforts until revegetation is

successful.

3. Monitor and correct problems with drainage and

irrigation systems resulting from pipeline

construction in active agricultural areas until

restoration is successful.

4. Restoration shall be considered successful if the

right-of-way surface condition is similar to

adjacent undisturbed lands, construction debris is

removed (unless requested otherwise by the land

owner or land managing agency), revegetation is

successful, and proper drainage has been restored.
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5. Routine vegetation maintenance clearing shall not be

done more frequently than every 3 years. However, to

facilitate periodic corrosion and leak surveys, a

corridor not exceeding 10 feet in width centered on

the pipeline may be maintained annually in a

herbaceous state. In no case shall routine

vegetation maintenance clearing occur between April

15 and August 1 of any year.

6. Efforts to control unauthorized off-road vehicle

use, in cooperation with the landowner, shall

continue throughout the life of the project.

Maintain signs, gates, and vehicle trails as

necessary. 

B. REPORTING

1. The project sponsor shall maintain records that

identify by milepost:

a. method of application, application rate, and

type of fertilizer, pH modifying agent, seed,

and mulch used;

b. acreage treated;

c. dates of backfilling and seeding;

d. names of landowners requesting special seeding

treatment and a description of the follow-up

actions; and

e. any problem areas and how they were addressed.

2. The project sponsor shall file with the Secretary

quarterly activity reports documenting problems,

including those identified by the landowner, and

corrective actions taken for at least 2 years

following construction.