3. Implementation
A.
Prior to commencement of work, the Contractor shall meet with representatives of the
Engineer to devdoo mutud understandings rddive to compliance of the environmenta
protection program.
The Contractor shdl submit for aoprova six sets of deals and literature fully describing
environmenta protection methods to be enployed in carrying out construction activities within
100 feet of wetlands or across areas desi gnated as wetlands.
4. Areaof Construction Activity
Insofar as possible, the Contractor shall confine his construction activities to those areas defined
by the plans and specifications. All land resources within the project bounderies and outside the
limits of permanent work performed under this contract snall be preserved in their present condition or
be restored to acondition after completion of construction at least equal to that which existed prior to
work under this contract.
5. — Protection of Water Resources
A.
The Contractor shal not pollute streams, lakes or reservoirs with fuels, oils, bitumen, cdcium
chloride, acids or other harmful materids It is the Contractor's regoonsibility to comply with
all applicable Federal, State, County and Municipal laws regarding pollution of rivers
and streans.
B. Specia measures should be ta&ken to insure against spillage of any pollutants into public waters
Construction in Areas Designated as Wetlands on the Drawings
A.
Insofar as possible, the Contractor shal make every effort to minimize disturbance within
areas designated as wetlands. Total easement widths shall be limited to the widths snown.
The Contractor shall perform his work in such a way that these areas are left in the
condition existing prior to construction.
The elevations of areas designated as wetlands shal not be unduly disturbed by the
Contractor's operations outside of the trench limits. If such disturbance does occur, the
Contractor shdl ta<e all meesures necessary to retum these areas to the elevations which existed
prior to construction.
In areas designated as wetlands, the Contractor shall carefully remove and stockpile the top 24
inches of soil. This topsoil material shall be used as backfill for the trench excavation top
layer. The devation of the trench shal be restored to the preconstruction elevations wherever
disturbed by the Contractor's operation.
The Contractor snd use a trench box, sheeting or bracing to support the excavation in arees
designated as wetlands.
Excavated materids shall not be permanently placed or temporarily stored in aeas
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