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The obligation of the Contractor under this paragraph shall not extend to the liability of
the Engineer, his agents or employees arising out of the preparation or approval of maps,
Drawings, opinions, reports, surveys, Change Orders, designs or Specifications.
Permits. Permits to be obtained by the Contractor shall be in accordance with the
following:
60.1 Permits and licenses of a temporary nature necessary for the prosecution of the
work shall be obtained and paid for by the Contractor. Permits, licenses and easements
for permanent structures or permanent changes in existing facilities will be secured and
paid for by the Owner. Permits may include:
a. New Hampshire Department of Transportation Highway Trench Permits.
b. RSA 485-A:17 and 483-A N.H. DES Wetlands Bureau Dredge and Fill
Permit.
c. RSA 485-A:17 - N.H. DES Site Specific Permit (Water Quality)
d. RSA 149-M:10 N.H. DES Solid Waste Management Bureau - disposal of
construction debris and/or demolition waste.
e. N.H. Department of Environmental Services Air Resources Division
(burning permits).
f. Other permits, as required by State and Local laws and ordinances.
g. Notice of intent for coverage under EPA’s General NPDES Permit for
construction dewatering activities.
Control of Pollution due to construction shall comply with the following:
61.1 During construction, the Contractor shall take precautions sufficient to avoid the
leaching or runoff of polluting substances such as silt, clay, fuels, oils, bitumens, calcium
chloride and any other polluting materials which are unsightly or which may be harmful
to humans, fish, or other life, into groundwaters and surface waters of the State.
61.2 In waters used for public water supply or used for trout, salmon, or other game or
forage fish spawning or nursery, control measures must be adequate to assure that
turbidity in the receiving water will be increased not more than 10 standard turbidity units
(s.t.u.) in the absence of other more restrictive locally-established limitations, unless
otherwise permitted by the Division. In no case shall the classification for the surface
water be violated.
61.3 In water used for other purposes, the turbidity must not exceed 25 s.t.u. unless
otherwise permitted by the Division.
Use of Explosives.
62.1 When the use of explosives is necessary for the prosecution of the Work, exercise
the utmost care not to endanger life or property. The Contractor shall be responsible for
any and all damage resulting from the use of explosives.
