ML072200368

Environmental Assessment Prepared for: United States Fish and Wildlife Service for Land Exchange with Connective Power Delivery Involving the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge

ML072200368
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Site:	Oyster Creek
Issue date:	05/28/2004
From:	ENSR International
To:	Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, US Dept of Interior, Fish & Wildlife Service
Davis J NRR/DLR/REBB, 415-3835
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Environmental Assessment Prepared For:

United States Fish and Wildlife Service For Land Exchange with Conectiv Power Delivery InvolvingThe Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife RefugePrepared by:

ENSR International2005 Cabot Boulevard West, Suite 100Langhorne, Pennsylvania 19047 May 28, 2004

APPENDIX A FIGURES

3 Figure 2Oyster to Cedar 230 kV Transmission Line Project Legend: Preferred Route2005 Cabot Boulevard Suite 100 Langhorne, PA 19047 215-757-4900Preferred RouteNew Acquisition Property

• Figure 3aForsythe RefugeBoundaries Legend: GSP/Forsythe Refuge Boundary Matchline to Figure 3b

Forsythe Refuge PropertyBlock 53 Lot 1, Block 53 Lot 6, Block 69 Lot 1,Block 69 Lot 2 Figure 3bForsythe RefugeBoundaries Legend: GSP/Forsythe Refuge Boundary Matchline to Figure 3a

Forsythe Refuge PropertyBlock 53 Lot 1, Block 53 Lot 6, Block 69 Lot 1, Block 69 Lot 2

Figure 6aParcels Subject toNegotiation Legend: Parcel Subject to Negotiation

• Two landowners each hold multiple parcelsamong the total of 10 parcels subject to negotiation.Parcels on this MapInclude*:Barnegat TownshipBlock 92.112 Lot 42.01Block 92.112 Lot 42.02 Block 92.111 Lot 24.06 Figure 6bParcels Subject toNegotiation Legend: Parcel Subject to Negotiation

• Two landowners each hold multiple parcelsamong the total of 10 parcels subject to negotiation.

Figure 6cParcels Subject toNegotiation Legend: Parcel Subject to Negotiation* Two landowners each hold multiple parcelsamong the total of 10 parcels subject to negotiation.Parcels on this MapInclude*:Barnegat TownshipBlock 92 Lot 23Block 92 Lot 21 Block 92 Lot 16 Block 92 Lot 15 Block 92 Lot 18 Figure 6dParcels Subject toNegotiation Legend: Parcel Subject to Negotiation* Two landowners each hold multiple parcelsamong the total of 10 parcels subject to negotiation.Parcels on this MapInclude*:Stafford TownshipBlock 46.03 Lot 7

APPENDIX B TABLES 5/23/04Table 1Route Length for Alternatives (miles)PreferredAlternative ParkwayAlternative69 kV AlternativeSegment1 to 25.13*6.1*6.1* 2 to 33.35*1.0*3 to 43.69**3.9*4 to 51.792.18.0*Total13.96 13.114.1Notes:1. Preferred Alternative: Route length calculated from electronic coverage of the Plan Drawings (Lynch, Giuliano &Associates dated: 04-23-04).2. Preferred Alternative Segments 3 to 4 and 4 to 5: Route length is referenced from Supplemental Direct Testimony ofFrank Sobonya, Team Lead Engineer, Atlantic City Electric Company Docket No. EE02080521* Denotes full or partial segments within the NJ Pinelands Commission Jurisdictional boundaries.

• • Denotes full or partial segments with Federal Land or NJ Pinelands Commission Jurisdictional boundaries.

5/23/04Table 2New Right-of-Way Required SegmentPreferred AlternativeParkway Alternative69 kV AlternativeWidth (ft)Length ofNew ROWRequired(miles)New ROW(Acres)Width (ft)Length ofNew ROWRequired(miles)New ROW(Acres)Width (ft)Length ofNew ROWRequired(miles)New ROW(Acres)1 to 2 60 0 0*60 0 0*60 0 0*2 to 3 25 to1003.3524.7*501.03.033 to 4 603.6926.85**603.928.2*4 to 5 601.7913.0 50and 600.32.1 50and 60 0 0*Total--8.8364.55 1--5.236.05--0 0Notes:1. Right of Way acreage is approximate. Acreage calculated from the Photo Overlay Drawings (Lynch, Giuliano &Associates dated 03-29-04).Total Right of Way required excludes road crossings and existing easements.* Denotes full or partial segment within NJ Pinelands Commission Jurisdictional boundaries.** Denotes full or partial segment within Federal Land or NJ Pinelands Commi ssion Jurisdictional boundaries.

5/23/04Table 3Number of Stream Crossings for AlternativesSegmentPreferredAlternativeParkwayAlternative 69 kVAlternative Streams Crossed1 to 2 1 1 12 to 3 1 23 to 4 3 34 to 5 3 TotalStreamsCrossed 5 6 4Notes:ENSR Delineated streams shown on the electronic coverage of the Plan Drawings (Lynch, Giuliano &

Associates dated 04-08-04).Parkway Alternative: Segment runs from nodes 2 to 3' and 3' to 4.69 kV Alternative: Segment runs from nodes 2 to 5 5/23/04Table 4Wetlands Crossing the Centerline for Alternative Routes (miles)SegmentPreferredAlternativeParkwayAlternative69 kV Alternative1 to 20.9*0.8*0.8*2 to 30.01*0*3 to 40.5**0.2 *4 to 50.10.10.3 *Total WetlandsCrossed (mi.)1.51.1 1.1Notes:Wetland length measured along centerline of aerial transmission line within right-of-way.Preferred Alternative segments 1 to 2, 4 to 5 and portions of 3 to 4, wetland boundary referenced from ENSR'sdelineation as shown on Plan Drawings (L ynch, Giuliano & Associates dated 04-08-04).Parkway Alternative segment 2 to 3 and portions of segment 3 to 4, wetland boundary referenced from New Jersey State Wetlands Maps available at: http://www.state.nj.us/dep/gis/

.Parkway Alternative: Segment runs from nodes 2 to 3' and 3' to 4.69 kV Alternative: Segment runs from nodes 2 to 5* Denotes full or partial segment within the NJ State Pinelands Commi ssion Jurisdiction boundaries.** Denotes full or partial segment within Federal Lan ds or NJ State Pinelands Commission Jurisdiction boundaries.

5/23/04TABLE 5Permanent Wetland Impacts: Poles in Wetlands and Wetland Forest Clearing for Four AlternativesPreferred AlternativeParkway Alternative69 kV AlternativeSegmentNo. of Polesin WetlandsPole ImpactwithinWetlandArea(Acres)Wetland Forest Clearing(Acres)PermanentWetlandImpactWithin PinelandsJurisdictionNo. of Polesin WetlandsPole ImpactwithinWetlandArea(Acres)Wetland Forest Clearing(Acres)PermanentWetlandImpactWithin PinelandsJurisdictionNo. of Poles inWetlands 2No. of Existing Poles inWetlandsPole ImpactwithinWetlandArea(Acres)Wetland Forest Clearing(Acres)Permanent Wetland Impact within Pinelands Jurisdiction (Acres) 1 to 2 21 0.002 (85.67 sq.

ft.)0 0.0005 (23.58 sq.

ft.)11 0.003 (116.23 sq.

ft.)00.001 (51.83 sq. ft.)11 28 0.003 (116.23 sq.

ft.)00.001 (51.83 sq. ft.)

2 to 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 to 4 12 0.002 (84.84 sq.

ft.)3.321 0.0006 (28.28 sq. ft) 0 0 0 0 4 to 5 4 0.001 (28.28 sq.

ft.)0.905 0 2 01.0 (43,900 sq. ft.)1.0 (43,900 sq. ft.)0 0 0 0 Total 37 0.005(198.79 sq.

ft.)4.226 0.001(51.86 sq.

ft.)13 0.003(116.23 sq.

ft.)1.0 (43,900 sq. ft.)1.001(43,951.83 sq. ft.)11 28 0.003(116.23 sq.

ft.)00.001 (51.83 sq. ft.)

Notes: 1. Segment runs from node to node

2. New poles located within wetlands areas

3. Area of impact dependent on pole support structureSegment runs from node 2 - 5 along 69 kV Alternative 5/23/04Table 6Vegetative Clearing (acres)SegmentPreferredAlternativeParkway Alternative69 kV Alternative1 to 2 a 0*0*0*2 to 3 1 a15.5*1.21*3 to 4 113.4*28.2*ROW ExchangeParcel13.3 04 to 50.40.86 0*Total Clearing42.6 230.27 0Notes:1. 60' ROW clearing necessary for portions of segment 2-3 and segment 3-4.

2. Clearing acreage is approximate. Acreage calculated from the Photo Overlay Drawings (Lynch, Giuliano& Associates dated 03-29-04).Total vegetative clearing excludes road crossings and existing easements. *Denotes full or partial segments within NJ Pinelands Commission Jurisdictional boundaries.a = Only routine maintenance vegetative clearing will be required in segment 1-2 and a portion of segment 2-3.

Table 7aListing of Threatened and Endangered WildlifeScientific Name Common NameCounty LocationFederal StatusState StatusAccipiter cooperiiCooper's Hawk Atlantic/Burlington/Ocean T/TAmbystoma tigrinum t.Eastern Tiger Salamander Atlantic/Burlington/Ocean EAmmodramus savannarumGrasshopper Sparrow Atlantic/Burlington/Ocean T/SBartramia longicaudaUpland Sandpiper Atlantic/Burlington/Ocean EButeo LineatusRed-Shouldered Hawk Atlantic/Burlington/OceanE/TCalidris canutusRed KnotAtlantic/Ocean TCharadrius melodusPiping PloverAtlantic/Ocean LT ECircus cyaneusNorthern Harrier Atlantic/Burlington/OceanE/UCistothorus platensisSedge Wren Atlantic/Burlington/Ocean EClemmys insculptaWood Turtle Atlantic/Burlington/Ocean TClemmys muhlenbergiiBog Turtle Atlantic/Burlington/Ocean LT ECrotalus horridus h.Timber Rattlesnake Atlantic/Burlington/Ocean EElaphe guttata g.Corn Snake Atlantic/Burlington/Ocean EFalco peregrinusPeregrine Falcon Atlantic/Burlington/Ocean EHaliaeetus leucocephalusBald Eagle Atlantic/Burlington/Ocean LT EHyla andersoniiPine Barrens Treefrog Atlantic/Burlington/Ocean EHyla chrysoscelisCope's Gray TreefrogAtlantic/Ocean E Laterallus jamaicensisBlack RailAtlantic/Ocean T/TMelanerpes erythrocephalusRed-Headed Woodpecker Atlantic/Burlington/Ocean T/TNyctanassa violaceaYellow-Crowned Night-HeronAtlantic/Ocean T/TNycticorax nycticoraxBlack-Crowned Night-HeronAtlantic/Ocean T/SPandion haliaetusOsprey Atlantic/Burlington/Ocean T/TPituophis melanoleucus m.Northern Pine Snake Atlantic/Burlington/Ocean TPodilymbus podiceps Pied-Billed Grebe Atlantic/Burlington/OceanE/SPooecetes gramineusVesper Sparrow Atlantic/Burlington/Ocean EPseudotriton montanus m.Eastern Mud SalamanderAtlantic/Burlington TRynchops nigerBlack SkimmerAtlantic/Ocean E Sterna antillarumLeast Tern Atlantic/BurlingtonOcean EStrix variaBarred Owl Atlantic/Burlington/Ocean T/TCallophrys irusFrosted ElfinAtlantic/Ocean TAlasmidonta undulataTriangle FloaterBurlington TAtrytone arogos a.Arogos SkipperBurlington/Ocean EBoloria selene myrinaSilver-Bordered FritillaryBurlington/Ocean T Lampsilis cariosaYellow LampmusselBurlington T Lampsilis radiataEastern LampmusselBurlington TLeptodea ochraceaTidewater MucketBurlington T Ligumia nasutaEastern PondmusselBurlington TNicrophorus americanusAmerican Burying BeetleBurlington/Ocean LE EPontia protodiceCheckered WhiteBurlington/Ocean TAcipenser brevirostrumShortnose SturgeonBurlington LE EBotaurus lentiginosusAmerican BitternBurlington/OceanE/SDolichonyx oryzivorus BobolinkBurlington T/TPasserculus sandwichensisSavanna SparrowBurlington T/TSterna dougallii d.Roseate TernOcean LE ECicindela dorsalis d.Northeastern Beach Tiger BeetleOcean LT E 5/23/04Table 7bListing of Threatened, Endangered, and Pinelands Commission PlantsScientific Name CommonNameCountyLocationFederalStatusStateStatusHabitatFloweringPeriodFruitingPeriodSourceAeschynomenevirginicaSensitive-joint vetch A LE EFresh to brackish shoresAugust toOctoberAugust toOctoberNHP/PCAeschynomenerubraRed MilkweedPinelandsarea PCAmaranthuspumilusSeabeachamaranthA/O LT EOverwash flats accreting ends of islands, and lower foredunesJuly to lateFallJuly to it deathbut reachespeak inSeptember NHPAristida lanosaWoolly three-awn grass B E NHPAsimina trilobaPawpaw B E Deciduous forests, on slopes of ravines, alongstreams, and floodplains.

Soils are deep,rich, damp, sandy, or clayey April to MayAugust toOctober NHPAster concolorSilvery asterPinelandsarea PCAster radulaLow roughaster O EWet woods or swampsJuly to September NHPBreweriapickeringiiPickering'smorning gloryPinelandsarea PCCacaliaatriplicifoliaPale indianplantainB/O EWooded slopes, rocky stream margins, open woodsJune to October NHPCalamagrostispickeringiiPickerings'reed grass B EAcid peats or sands, gravels, and shoresLate June to early September NHPCalamovilfa brevipilisPine Barren'sreedgrassPinelandsarea PCCalystegiasepium ssp.Occludedbindweed B EThickets and shores, coastalMid-May to September NHPCardamine longiiLong'sbittercressB/O EWoods in moist alluvial

soilJune to September NHPCarex cumulataClusteredsedge A EDry or moist acid soilsJune to September NHPCarex BarrattiiBarratt'ssadgePinelandsarea PCChrysopsisfalcataSickle-leavedgolden asterPinelandsarea PCChenopodiumrubrumRed goosefoot A ESalt marshes or saline

soilsAugust toOctoberJune toAugust NHPCirsiumvirginianumVirginia thistleA/B/O EWet pineland, sphagnum or peaty bogs, swales and clearings on coastal plain.Mid-August to October NHPCleistesSpreading B EDamp pine barrens andLate June to July PC 5/23/04Scientific Name CommonNameCountyLocationFederalStatusStateStatusHabitatFloweringPeriodFruitingPeriodSourcedivaricatapogoniapeaty thicketsClitoria marianaButterfly-peaA/O EUpland rocky woods with acid soils, sandstone glades, ravines, ridges and stream openingsMay to September NHPCoelorachisrugosaWrinkled jointgrass A EFlatwoods, cypress swamp edges, pond maragins, marshesAugust toSeptemberFall NHPCorema conradiiBroomcrowberryA/B/O ESandy pine barrens and

sandhillsMid-March tomid-AprilLate June tolate July PCCoreopsis roseaRose-colored tickseedPinelandsarea PCCrotonopsisellipticaRushfoilPinelandsarea PCCuscutacephalanthusButton-bushdodder B ELow grounds, on varius shrubs and coarse herbsAugust and September NHPCyperuslancastriensisLancaster flatsedge B ESandy or loamy woods, thickets, meadows ,

clearingsAugust to October NHPCyperuspolystachyosCoast flatsedge A EDamp sands, peats, shores and clearings.Late July to October NHPCyperusretrofractusRough flatsedge A EDry sandy soilAugust to October NHPCyperus tenuifolius Low-spikesedge B EDamp soilJuly toOctober NHPDesmodiumPauciflorumFew-flowertick-trefoilB/O ERich, moist woods, ravines, bases of bluffsJune to September NHPDesmodium sessilifoliumSessile-leaftick-trefoil A/B EDry, open, sandy or sterile ground of woods and shaded areasJuly to AugustSeptember NHPDesmodiumstrictumStiff tick trefoilPinelandsarea PCDraba reptansCarolinawhitlow-grass B ERocky open ground, glades, pastures, roadsides, railroads. February to May NHPEleocharisequisetoidesKnotted spike-rush A EShallow waterEarly Augustto SeptemberEarly Augustto Septemebr PCeleocharismelanocarpaBlack-fruitSpike-rush B ESandy or peaty shores and pine barrensLate June to October NHPEleocharis tortilisTristed spike-rushB/O ESpringy swamps, wet woods and thickets of the coastal plain June to September NHPEriophorum tenellumRough cotton-grassA/B/O EPeaty soilLate June to September NHPEupatorium capillifoliumDog-fennelthoroughwort B EBorders of woods, clearings, fields, and roadsidesMid-Sept to November NHPEupatoriumresinosumPine barronbonesetA/B/O EWet, low ground of open bogs, swamps, streamsidesEarky July to OctoberNHP/PCFraxinusprofundaPumkin ash O Efresh water swamps, often along blackwater rivers in the Coastal Plain NHPGalactia volubilisDowny milk-pea O EDry thickets and borders of woodsJuly, August NHP 5/23/04Scientific Name CommonNameCountyLocationFederalStatusStateStatusHabitatFloweringPeriodFruitingPeriodSourceMelanthiumvirginicumVirginiabunchflowerB/O EMeadow, swales, savannahs, and thicketsMid-June, July NHPMicranthemummicranthemoidesNuttall'smudwort B EFresh tidal mudAugust to October NHPMuhlenbergiacapillarisLong-awnsmoke grass A ESandy or rocky woods and clearinsSeptember, October PCMuhlenbergiatorreyanaTorrey's muhlyPinelandsareaSeptember, October NHPMyriophyllum tenellumSlender water-milfoilA/O EShallow margins of ponds and pools in sand, granitic gravel, mud, and peatJuly toOctober NHPMyriophyllum verticillatumWhorledwater-milfoil O EShallow waters, June to September NHPNartheciumamericanumBog (yellow)asphodelA/B/O C EBoggy Pinebarrens and

savannahsLate June tolate JulyJuly toSeptember PCNelumbo luteaAmerican lotus B EPonds, quiet streams, and estuariesJuly to September NHPNupharmicrophyllumSmall yellowpond-lily B EPond margins and dead watersJune to October NHPNymphoides cordataFloating HeartPinelandsarea PCOenotherahumifusaSea-beachevening-primroseA/O ESandy beaches and dune- hollowsJune to September NHPOnosmodiumvirginianumVirginia false-gromwellA/B/O EPinelands, dry sandy woods, and open sandsMay to July NHPPanicumaciculareBristling panicgrass B EDry sands June to October NHPPanicumhemitomonNarrow PanicGrassPinelandsarea PCPanicum hirstiiHirst's panicgrass A C EWet shoresLate June toAugustLate June toAugust PCPenstemonlaevigatusSmoothbeardtongue B EMeadows, bottoms, rich woods, calcareous bluffs May , June NHPPhlox pilosaDowny phlox B EDry open woods, sandhills, openings, prairiesMay to Early July NHPPhoradendronflavescensAmericanmistletoePinelandsarea PCPlantago pusillaDwarf plantain O ESandy fields and openingsApril to June NHPPlatantheraintegra Yellowfringelessorchid A/B E NHPPolemoniumreptansGreek-valerian B ERich woods and bottoms, Mid-April to June NHPPolygala marianaMarylandmilkwortPinelandsarea PCPolygonumglaucumSea-beachknotweedA/O ESandy seabeaches, saline pond-shores and dune-hollowsJuly to November NHPPreanthesautumnalisSlenderrattlesnakePinelandsarea PC 5/23/04Scientific Name CommonNameCountyLocationFederalStatusStateStatusHabitatFloweringPeriodFruitingPeriodSourceGentianaautumnalisPine BarremsGentianPinelandsarea PCGlaux maritimaSea-milkwortA/O ESaline or brackish shores, marshes and

sandsJune, July NHPGnaphaliumhelleri SmalleverlastingA/O EDry clearings, borders of woods and fieldsAugust and November NHPHabenaria ciliarisYellow-fringedorchidPinelandsarea PCHabenariacristataCrestedYellow OrchidPinelandsarea PCHabenariaintegraSouthernyellow orchidPinelandsarea PCHelonias bullataSwamp-pinkA/B/O LT ESwamps and BogsBloom EarlyMay to JulyFruit June toJuly NHPHieracium kalmiiCanadahawkweed A E NHPHottonia inflataFeatherfoil O EPools and ditchesApril to JuneAutumn andwinter NHPHypericumadpressumBarton's St.John's-wort A/B EDamps sands, peats, and sand marginsLate July to Early September NHPJeffersoniadiphyllaTwinleaf O E WoodsApril, May NHP JuncuscaeseriensisNew JerseyrushA/B/O ESandy, wet soil of isolated pineland bogs, cedar swamps, springy woodsNHP/PCJuncus torreyiTorrey's rushA/O ELow often sandy soilsJuly toOctober NHPKuhniaeupatorioidesFalse boneset A/B EOpen woods, thickets, clearings rocky slopesLate July to October NHPLemna perpusillaMinuteduckweed A E NHPLimosellasubulataAwl-leafmudwortB/O EBrackish sand or mudLate June to October NHPLinumintercursumSandplain flaxA/B/O EAgrillaceous, siliceous or peaty shoresJuly, August NHPLiparis loeseliiLily-leavedtwaybladePinelandsarea PCLiparisLoesel'stwaybladePinelandsarea PCLiparisSoutherntwaybladePinelandsarea PCLobelia boykiniiBoykin'slobelia A EWet Pinelands May to lateJulyEarly Augustto Septemebr PCLobelia canbyiCanby'slobeliaPinelandsarea PCLudwigia hirtellaHairy ludwigiaPinelandsarea PCLudwigia linearisLinear-leavedludwigiaPinelandsarea PCLuzula acuminataHairy wood-rush O EWoods , clearings, and bluffsApril, May NHPLygodiumpalmatumClimbing fernPinelandsarea PC 5/23/04Scientific Name CommonNameCountyLocationFederalStatusStateStatusHabitatFloweringPeriodFruitingPeriodSourcerootPrunusangustifoliaChicksaw plumA/O EDry thickets and borders of woodsLate March, AprilJune , July NHPPtelea trifoliataWafer-ash B EAlluvial thickets, rocky slopes, and gravelsLate May to early July NHPRanunculuscymbalariaSeasidebuttercupA/O ESaline or brackish shores rarely in fresh habitatsMay to October NHPRhexia aristosa Awnedmeadow-beauty A EWet pine barrensJuly to Early SeptemberNHP/PCRhododendronAumDwarf Azalea O EPine barrens and sandy open woodsApril to early June NHPRhynchosporacephalanthaCapitatebeakrushPinelandsarea PCRhynchosporaglobularisCoarse grass-like beaked-rush O ELow grounds, on varius shrubs and coarse herbsJuly to earlySeptember NHPRhynchosporainundataSlenderbeaked rushPinelandsarea PCRhynchospora knieskerniiKnieskern'sbeaked rushA/B/O LT EWet soil of pineland bogs over iron depositsLate July toSeptemberLate July toSeptember NHPRhynchosporamicrocephala Small-headbeaked rushA/B/O E NHPSagittariaaustralisSouthernarrowhead B E NHPSagittaria teresSlenderarrowhead A ESubmersed in shallow water, or on sandy, wet shores, of ponds and swamps NHPSchizaea pusillaCurly grassfernPinelandsarea PCSchoenoplectustorreyiTorrey'sbulrush B E NHPSchwalbeaamericanaChaffseedA/B/O LE EMoist to Dry, sandy ground of pine-oak woods and shaded edges, marshesEarly May to JuneAugustNHP/PCScirpus longiiLong'swoolgrassA/B/O EFresh water of swamps, marshes, and meadowsLate May toAugust, butplants usuallyonlyvegetativeLate May toAugustNHP/PCScirpusmaritimusSaltmarshbulrush O ESaline to brackish marshes and brackish to fresh tidal shores Mid-July toOctober NHPScleria minorSlender nutrushPinelandsarea PCScleria reticularisReticulatednut rushPinelandsarea PC Sclerolepisuniflora SclerolopisPinelandsarea PCSolidago strictaWand-like goldenrodPinelandsarea PCSpiranthes laciniataLace-lipladies' tressesA/B/O EBogs, marshes, shallow pondsJuly to September NHPSpiranthesLittle ladiesPinelands PC 5/23/04Scientific Name CommonNameCountyLocationFederalStatusStateStatusHabitatFloweringPeriodFruitingPeriodSourcetuberosa tressesareaStylismapickeringii varPickering'smorning-gloryA/B/O E NHPTofeildiaracemosaFalseasphodel B EWet, sand, clay ot PeatLate June tolate JulyAugustPinelandsTridens flavus varchapmaniiChapman'sredtop O EDry fields, roadsides, openings and borders of woodsAugust to October NHPTriglochinmaritimaSeasidearrow-grass O ESaline, brackish or fresh marshes and shoresMay to August NHPUtricularia bifloraTwo-flowerbladderwortB/O EShallow poolsJuly toOctober NHPUtricularia minor Lessorbladderwort O EShallow pools, wet meadows, bogs and shoresMay to August NHPUtricularia olivaceaDwarf white bladderwort A E NHPUtriculariaresupinataReversedbladderwort A EPond, lake, river shores and margins, Pools in Pine barrensJuly to September NHPUvularia puberulavar nitidaPine barronbellwortB/O EMoist soil of swamp edges in pinelandsEarly May to June NHPValerianellaradiataBeakedcornsalad B EDamp to dry woods, meadows, fields, and roadsidesApril, May NHPVerbena simplexNarrow-leafvervainA/B/O EDry, Open, sandy or rocky, no-acid ground ofthin woods, fields,roadsidesEarly June to late July, someSeptember NHPVulpia ellioteaSquirel-tail six weeks grass A ESandy groundMay, June NHPXyris caroliniana Sand yellow-eyed-grass A/B EWet peaty or sany soil, July to September NHPXyris caroliniana Fringedyellow-eyed-grassA/B/O EPinelands, swamps, and pond margins, bogsMid July toSeptemberMid August to lateSeptember NHPZigadenusleimanthoidesDeath-camus O ESandy pinelands and bogs of the costal plainJune toAugustNotes:B = Burlington County A = Atlantic CountyO = Ocean County 5/23/04Table 8Land Use for AlternativesSegmentPreferred AlternativeParkway Alternative69 kV Alternative1 to 2Undeveloped/ForestResidentialUtility & associatedstructures (Oyster CreekPower Plant,Sands Point Substation)*Undeveloped/ForestResidentialUtility & associatedstructures (OysterCreek Power Plant,Sands PointSubstation)*Undeveloped/ForestResidentialUtility & associatedstructures (OysterCreek Power Plant,Sands PointSubstation)*2 to 3Undeveloped/Forest,ResidentialHighway*HighwayUndeveloped/Forest*3 to 4Undeveloped/Forest,Federal Land (NationalWildlife Refuge)HighwayHighwayUndeveloped/Forest*4 to 5Business/Commercial,Undeveloped/ForestHighway, Utility &associated structures(Cedar Substation)Business/Commercial QuarryUtility & associatedstructures (CedarSubstation) ResidentialUndeveloped/Forest2 QuarriesUtility & associatedstructures (CedarSubstation)*Notes:Land use was determined through review of aerial photographs and field verification. Primary land use for each segment islisted first.Parkway Alternative: Segment runs from nodes 2 to 3' and 3' to 469 kV Alternative: Segment runs from nodes 2 to 5 5/23/04Table 9Aesthetics for AlternativesPreferred AlternativeParkway Alternative69 kV AlternativeSegment No. ofpolesHeightabovegrade (ft)Impact Description No. ofpolesHeightabovegrade (ft)Impact Description No. ofProposed PolesHeightabovegrade (ft)Proposed Poles No. of Existing PolesHeightabovegrade (ft)Existing PolesImpact Description1-2138*55 to 65Poles originate from the existing Oyster Creek Substation, partiallyscreened by trees along ROWthrough undeveloped areas. Polesvisible to GSP traffic at aerial roadcrossing. Poles partially screenedby trees as ROW skirts residentialareas near node 2. The existing linewill be strung on 55 foot poles.80*77 to 82Poles originate from the existingOyster Creek Substation, partiallyscreened by trees along ROWthrough undeveloped areas.Poles visible to GSP traffic ataerial road crossing. Polespartially screened by trees asROW skirts residential areas nearnode 2. The existing line will bestrung on new taller poles, but thetotal number of poles on thissegment will be reduced by 78 (49%).80*77 to 82158*52 - 74.5Poles originate from the existing Oyster Creek Substation, partially screened by trees along ROW throughundeveloped areas. Poles visible to GSP traffic at aerial road crossing. Poles partially screened by treesas ROW skirts residential areas near node 2. The existing line will be strung on new taller poles, but thetotal number of poles on this segment will be reduced by 78 (49%).2-392*55 to 80Weathered steel will be locateddirectly adjacent to the roadway.Poles will be visible from roadwaytraffic but will replace existingdistribution line poles on an one toone basis.26*77 to 82Weathered steel or possibly laminated wood poles will belocated directly adjacent to theroadway (Straight Rd.). Poles willbe visible from roadway traffic butwill replace (and reduce thenumber of) existing distributionline poles thereby mitigatingpotential visual impacts.3-497**55 to 80Weathered steel will be partially screened by trees along the GSPROW. An aerial crossing of the lineover the GSP will cross highwaytraffic at right angles and only bebriefly visible by highway traffic.45*86 to 100Weathered steel or possibly laminated wood poles will bevisible to traffic along the GSPROW, as few trees will providescreening. A diagonal aerialcrossing of the line over the GSPwill be briefly visible by highwaytraffic4-5 4355 to 80Weathered steel poles will bepartially screened from highwaytravelers by trees on the GSP ROW.In addition existing developmentalong Route 72 will help minimize visual impacts of the poles. Thepoles lead into the Cedar Substationvia an existing ROW in an industrialarea. 57 86Weathered steel or possibly laminated wood poles will belocated directly adjacent to theroadway, visible from roadwaytraffic in this already commercial area. Weathered steel or possiblylaminated wood poles lead intothe Cedar Substation via anexisting ROW in an industrialarea. The existing line will bestrung on new taller poles, but thetotal number of poles on thissegment will be reduced by 3 (17%).214*77 to 100217*52 - 74.5Weathered steel or possibly laminated wood poles are partially screened by trees in existing ROW locatedin undeveloped areas. Poles are visible to traffic along roadways in residential areas and at aerialcrossings of roads and the Garden State Parkway

. Poles lead into the Cedar Substation via an existingROW in an industrial area. Pole replacement will be on a one to one basis for existing poles, however thenew poles will be double circuit weathered steel or possibly laminates wood and 10 to 15 feet taller thanthe existing wooden poles. Notes:* Denotes full or partial segments within NJ Pinelands Commission Jurisdictional boundaries.

• • Denotes full or partial segments within Federal Land and NJ Pinelands Commission Jurisdictional boundaries.

5/23/04 Table 10 Pole Details for Alternatives SegmentPreferred AlternativeParkway Alternative69 kV Alternative 2 No. ofpolesHeightabovegrade (ft)PoleType No. ofpolesHeightabovegrade (ft)PoleType No. ofpolesHeightabovegrade (ft)PoleType 1 to 2 138 55 to 65 B 2 80*77 to 82 B 2 80*75 to 85 B 2 2 to 3 92 55 to 80 H 1 26*77 to 82 H 1 3 to 497**55 to 80 B 1 45 86 to 100 B 1 4 to 5 43 55 to 80 H 1 57 86 H 1 214 75 to 85 H 1 Portions Not Determi ned Total 370----208----294----Notes:* Denotes full or partial segments within NJ Pinelands Commission Jurisdictional boundaries** Denotes full or partial segments within Federal Land H 1 - Steel Pole, Horizontal Post Construction (Double Circuit 69kV/230kV)

B 1 - Steel Pole, Braced Post Construction (Tangent, Double Circuit - 69 kV/230 kV)

B 2 - Steel Pole, Braced Post Construction (Tangent, Single Circuit - 230 kV)

D 1 - Steel Pole, Delta Post Construction (Tangent, Single Circuit - 230 kV)Each segment may possibly have laminated wood poles 5/23/04 Table 11: Roads Crossed Preferred Alternative SegmentRoad NameUsageCommentsGarden State ParkwayLimited access toll roadHigh speed 4-lane divided highwayWells Mills (County Road 532)

Local Access

--Morey RoadResidential area access

--Drift Road Local off road travelUndedicatedDrift Road Local off road travelUndedicatedDrift Road Local off road travelUndedicatedDrift Road Local off road travelUndedicated 1 to 2Pan Coast RoadResidential area accessUnpaved 2 to 3Wells Mill Road Local off road travelUnpavedPan Coast RoadLocal ConnectorUnpaved/Shared ROWPine-Oak BoulevardResidential area access

--Pine Oak BoulevardResidential area access

--West Bay Ave. (aka StraightRoad)Regional distributionhighwayShared ROWCloverdale Road Local off road travelUnpavedCatherine StreetLocal accessUnpavedCloverdale Road Local off road travelUnpavedNautilus LaneLocal access

--Harpoon DriveLocal ConnectorShared ROWMutineer AvenueResidential area access

--Four-Mile AvenueResidential area access

--Lighthouse DriveLocal ConnectorShared ROWGarden State ParkwayLimited access toll roadHigh speed 4-lane divided highwayBeachview AvenueLocal accessDead ends at crossingOld Manahawkin Cedar Bridge RoadVacated--Little Worth Mill RoadVacated--3 to 4State Highway Route 72Regional access

--Washington AvenueLocal access

--East RoadLocal access

--Westerly MasterLocal access

--Eastern ConnectorLocal access

--State Highway Route 72Regional Access

--State Route 9 Ramp--State Route 9 Regional Access

--4 to 5State Route 9 Ramp Ramp--Notes:Road Crossings as shown on the electronic coverage of the Plan Drawings (Lynch, Giuliano & Associates dated 04-08-04).

APPENDIX CMEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN CONECTIV POWER DELIVERYAND THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

&INTEGRATED VEGETATION MANAGEMENT

APPENDIX DWETLAND MITIGATION PLAN Conectiv Power Delivery Cedar to Oyster Creek - 230kV Project (Northern Phase)Wetland Mitigation Plan AuthorityThe New Jersey Freshwater Protection Act Rules (NJAC 7:7 A-15) state that the NewJersey Department of Environmental Protection may require mitigation in accordance with this chapter in order to compensate for impacts to a freshwater wetland and/or Stateopen water resulting from regulated activitie s authorized under an individual or generalfreshwater wetlands permit. Furthermore, mitigation shall, at a minimum, fullycompensate for the loss of ecological valu e caused by a disturbance, by replacing any freshwater wetlands values and functions lost or disturbed with equal values andfunctions. In order to comply with the re gulations Conectiv has developed the followingmitigation plan in order to finalize discussions with the New Jersey Department ofEnvironmental Protection on the appropriate mitigation measures for the Cedar to Oyster Creek 230 kV project.ImpactsThe approved route for the Cedar to Oyster Creek 230 kV project will traverse emergent,scrub-shrub and forested wetlands. The total wetlands impact for the Approved Route isapproximately 5.517 acres. Of this approximately 4.229 acres of forested wetlands willbe cleared for the power line right of way. Although forest clearing will take place in theright of way, a scrub-shrub wetland environment will be allowed to return. Conectiv'svegetation management plan encourages the establishment of a shrub community by theselective removal of tree species during periodic maintenance clearing activities. Totalwetland loss due to the placement of fill material (i.e., pole foundations) will be 0.003acres. The remaining impacts consist of clearing of emergent and scrub shrub wetlandswithin the power line right of way. These wetlands will be permitted to return to theiremergent and scrub shrub states after the construction of the line.Mitigation. The proposed mitigation to compensate for the impacts to wetlands associated with theproject is as follows:Forested Wetland - Forested wetlands will be restored at a 2:1 rati

o. Therefore, the 4.229acres of forested wetland impacts will compensated through two methods. The forestedwetland impact associated with the clearing of the right of way will be restored to eitheran emergent and/or scrub-shrub wetland (1:1 restoration). In addition, another 4.229acres of wetland will compensated through land donation or a monetary contribution inaccordance with NJAC 7:7 A-15, or the creation of new forested wetland on anotherparcel of land located within the watershed of the approved project corridor. This lattercompensation is intended as mitigation for the permanent loss of forested habitatEmergent and Scrub-Shrub Wetland - Approximately 1.285 acres of emergent and scrub-shrub wetlands will be impacted by the clea ring of the project co rridor. Mitigation of these temporarily impacted wetlands will co nsist of restoring the approved projectcorridor to an emergent and scrub-shrub state upon completion of the construction of the power line. Wetlands Impacted by Fill - To compensate for the permanent loss by the filling ofapproximately 0.003 acres of wetlands, mitigation will be at a 2:1 ratio, for a total of0.006 acres. The mitigation will be in the form of land donation or a monetarycontribution in accordance with NJAC 7:7 A-15, or the creation of wetland on anotherparcel of land located within th e watershed of the Approved Route.It is possible that enhancement, rather than creation, or land or monetary donation, willbe selected as the preferred mitigation method. If this method is approved by the NJDEP,then a ratio of 4:1 is proposed so that approximately 16.94 acres of existing, degradedwetlands would be enhanced via the removal of invasive species, hydrologyimprovements, or other method to improve the quality of the wetland identified forimprovement. Negotiations are currently on-going to ascertain the optimal and mutually acceptablemanner of mitigating these wetland impacts.

SpecificationIn the event that mitigation rather than land donation or a monetary contribution is theagreed upon method for compensating for the impacts to wetlands as a result of the Cedar to Oyster Creek 230 kV project, the specification contained in Attachment A will be usedto select the appropriate contractor in order to meet the mitigation requirements specified above.

1 ATTACHMENT AWETLAND MITIGATION SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR CEDAR TO OYSTER CREEK 230 kV Project 2 ATTACHMENT A SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR CEDAR TO OYSTER CREEK 230 kV Project SECTION 0100PART 1GENERAL1.01 DOCUMENT COMPLIANCEA.Site preparation and conditions as described in the State of New Jersey,Department of Environmental Protection, Freshwater Wetlands IndividualPermit, No. (To be provided) and Wetlands Compensation Plan - Cedar to Oyster Creek 230 kV Transmission Line, will be followed. The text of permit requirements and project objectives are included here as part of the

above referenced plan to provide a general background. In addition, policies and procedures as described in CONECTIV - MASTER BID

SPECIFICATION - TERMS AND CONDITIONS will be followed.B.Work shall confirm to the drawings and specifications and shall comply with applicable codes and regulations, specifically with the conditions under which the NJDEP issued the permit (and Wetland Mitigation Plan

approval) to work in this area.C.The NJDEP Permit requires that:1. Mitigation for the loss of forested and scrub/shrub wetlands through an on-site or off-site creation, restoration or enhancement

project as detailed below in condition number 2.2. For an on-site or off-site individual mitigation project the permittee must submit a mitigation proposal to the Land Use

Regulation Program, to create, enhance or restore an area of

freshwater wetlands of equal ecological value to those, which will

be lost by the authorized activity for review and approval.

Attached to this permit is a list of the necessary information that

must be included in that on-site or off-site mitigation proposal. If

the permittee is proposing to construct a wetland creation or

restoration project, two acres of creation or restoration must be

performed for each acre disturbed and the mitigation area must, in

addition to this, included a 50/150 foot transition area. If the

permittee is proposing to construct a wetland enhancement

project, the ratio of wetlands enhanced to wetlands disturbed shall

be approved by the Program....

3 SECTION 0110 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATIONPART 1GENERAL1.01PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING A. OWNER shall schedule a preconstruction meeting at the Project site orother convenient location prior to commencement of construction activities. At the meeting, responsibilities and personnel assignments shall

be reviewed.B.Attendees: OWNER, ENGINEER, WETLANDS MITIGATIONSPECIALIST, and CONTRACTOR, and its superintendent, major subcontractors, manufacturers, suppliers and other concerned parties shall be represented at the meeting by persons familiar with and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.C.Agenda: Owner shall prepare the agenda for the meeting, which shallinclude items of significance that could affect progress including such

topics as:

1. Construction schedule

2. Critical work sequencing

3. Designation of responsible personnel

4. Construction quality control requirements

5. Procedures for processing field decisions and Change Orders

6. Procedures for processing Applications for Payment

7. Distribution of Contract Documents

8. Submittal of shop drawings, product data, and supplies

9. Preparation of record documents

10. Use of the premises

11. Office, work, and storage areas (including on-site fuel storage)

12. Equipment, deliverables and priorities13.Safety procedures and standards

14. First aid 15. Security 16. Housekeeping

17. Working hours

18. Sanitary facilities

19. Water source and disposal

20. Electric power 4 21. Noise control

22. Dust control

23. Site access1.02PRE-CONSTRUCTION PLANA.The Contractor shall develop a general plan for a review by WetlandsMitigation Specialist that addresses all items requiring Wetlands

Mitigation Specialist approval. These generally include, but are not limited to, project coordination, selection of equipment, plans to minimize compaction of subsoils and topsoils in the compensation wetland site, site

dewatering, and stockpiling of topsoils.B.The Contractor will provide sufficient equipment of a type suitable toexcavate, transport, spread, and level fills promptly according to the objectives and guidelines of this project. The Contractor may use any equipment or device that he finds convenient or economical, but Wetlands Mitigation Specialist retains the right to disapprove equipment that, in his opinion, is unsuitable to the task. The use of wheeled machinery with low pressure floatation tires or extra wide low pressure tracks is an example of suitable equipment.C.At a minimum the Pre-Construction Plan shall, Describe the equipment, techniques, for construction and excavation Sequencing of construction Spoil handling proceduresProcedures for removal of existing vegetationErosion and sediment control procedures including placement and maintenance of silt fenceDewatering means and methodsProcedures for installation, operation, and maintenance of a sediment filtration device, and Procedures for controlling turbidity of discharged water New Jersey Erosion and Sediment Control Plan1.03PROJECT COORDINATIONA.The Contractor and General Contractor shall coordinate activities with representatives of the Owner through the Engineer. All appropriate

representatives will be designated by the Owner prior to the start of

construction, and will include the Engineer and a consultant in wetland restoration (Wetlands Mitigation Specialist). Project coordination will include certain points requiring approval from Wetlands Mitigation 5 Specialist, such as approval of subgrade elevations, work during adverseweather (significant precipitation or saturated soils) and placement of

hydric soils. The Contractor shall develop a general plan for review by Wetlands Mitigation Specialist that addresses items requiring wetland

consultant

=s approval.1.03WETLAND MITIGATION SPECIALISTA.The Wetland Mitigation Specialist will monitor excavation and plantingactivities during construction. For wetland excavation the Wetlands

Mitigation Specialist will:

Help the Contractor identify areas not to be disturbedMonitor and document the excavation and removal of material from the wetland mitigation area, andMonitor and document the excavation of the wetland area, to identify

unexpected subsurface conditions.Monitor and document planting techniques, noting any deviations from

the planting plans as approved by NJDEP.Monitor and document the condition of vegetation delivered to the project

site.Provide plant selection, source-selection and allowable substitute species.

6 SECTION 0120 MOBILIZATION AND SITE PREPARATIONPART 1GENERAL1.1WORK INCLUDEDA.This section covers the work necessary for mobilization of personnel andequipment, set up all temporary offices, buildings, facilities, utilities and prepare the site for construction, complete.1.2GENERALA.The limits of the site and areas designated for Contractor's temporaryfacilities are shown on the Drawings.B.The limits of the Owner's property or temporary easements are shown on the Drawings.C.In the event additional space is required for the Contractor's operations, theContractor shall make own arrangements and pay for such additional space.1.3POLLUTION CONTROLA.Contractor shall provide methods, means and facilities required to preventcontamination of soil, water, or atmosphere by discharges from construction operations and construction equipment.B.Contractor's equipment used during construction shall confirm to current federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding pollution control.C.Contractors shall comply with CONECTIV Master Bid Specificationswith regard to construction noise and fuel storage/containment.PART 2PRODUCTS2.1TEMPORARY FACILITIESA.The Contractor shall provide all temporary facilities as required forperforming the work, including the facilities for the Engineer

=s use.2.2TEMPORARY UTILITIES 7A.The Contractor shall obtain the necessary permits for connection totemporary utility services. Installation shall not be in conflict with mitigation plan design.2.3SECURITY FENCEA.Contractor's security fence for temporary storage may be constructed for theprotection of the Contractor's materials, tools and equipment. Access gate(s)

to the property shall be locked (double lock for access by CONECTIV

personnel) at the end of each working day and on days work is not

occurring, such as weekends, holidays or adverse weather days.PART 3EXECUTION3.1CLEARING THE SITEA.Specified in Section 003 C LEARING, GRUBBING AND STRIPPING.3.2LAYOUTA.Set up temporary construction facilities in a neat and orderly manner withindesignated area at location of choice. Accomplish all required work in

accordance with applicable portions of these Specifications. Confine

operations to work area shown in the approved plans.3.3OBSTRUCTIONSA.Some obstructions may not be shown. Bidders are advised to carefullyinspect the site before preparing their proposals. The removal of minor obstructions shall be anticipated and accomplished, even though not shown or specifically mentioned.B.Major obstructions encountered that are not shown on the Drawings, or could not have been foreseen by visual inspection of the site prior to bidding, should immediately be brought to the attention of the Engineer.

The Engineer will make a determination for proceeding with the work. If

the Engineer finds that the obstruction adversely affects the Contractor's costs or schedule for completion, a proper adjustment to the Contract will be made.

8 SECTION 0130 SURVEYING REQUIREMENTSPART 1 GENERAL1.1

SUMMARY

A.CONTRACTOR shall retain the services of an independent Professional Land Surveyor licensed in the State of New Jersey to provide survey control

for each stage of construction and to provide survey Record Drawings (as-built documentation) for various components of construction. The Surveyorshall furnish all labor, materials, tools, supervision, transportation, and equipment necessary to perform the project surveying work as specified

herein for the Project as shown on the Drawings.B.The work of this section shall include, but not necessarily be limited to:1.Establishing survey control benchmarks,2.Surveying existing conditions3.Providing survey control during construction, and4.Preparing Record Drawings1.2QUALIFICATIONS OF SURVEYORA.CONTRACTOR shall retain the services of a Professional Land Surveyorlicensed in the State of New Jersey that is acceptable to OWNER and

ENGINEER.B.The SURVEYOR, in the opinion of OWNER and ENGINEER, shall have aproven record of successful performance on projects of similar magnitude.1.3SUBMITTALSA.Contractor shall submit to Engineer the Survey Plan for the project. TheSurvey Plan shall be submitted at least 10 days prior to the Pre-Construction Meeting. The Survey Plan shall include, but not be limited o, the following:1.The name, address, and telephone number of the Surveyor2.Qualifications of the survey firm.3.The type of equipment the Surveyor intends to use in the field and in theoffice (i.e., computer software).

94.The survey firm's commitment to meet the project schedule.B.CONTRACTOR shall submit to Wetland Mitigation Specialist, Engineer orOwner, on request, Working Drawings of the project progress. C.CONTRACTOR shall submit to Wetland Mitigation Specialist and Engineer Record Drawings as described herein. D.CONTRACTOR shall submit to Wetland Mitigation Specialist and EngineerWorking Drawing that identifies the property boundary, and includes a written summary of the actions performed to verify the location in the field.1.4EXAMINATIONA.Contractor or Contractor's Surveyor sh all verify locations of survey control points identified on the Drawings prior to starting work.B.CONTRACTOR shall promptly notify OWNER of any discrepancies discovered.1.5SURVEY REFERENCE POINTSA.The Surveyor shall verify the existence of survey control points identifiedon the Drawings prior to starting site work. Engineer shall be promptly

notified in writing of any discrepancies discovered before or during construction. CONTRACTOR shall report, in writing, to OWNER and

Engineer any survey control point that is lost, destroyed, or requires relocation due to construction. The survey control monuments shall be

shown on all Record Drawings.B.CONTRACTOR shall install a minimum of three new construction benchmarks on-site prior to construction.C.CONTRACTOR shall protect pre-existing and new survey control andreference points, and monuments during construction.1.6SURVEY REQUIREMENTS 10A.The Surveyor shall locate and clearly mark in the field all propertyboundaries within 100 ft. of the work area. The Surveyor shall submit to

Engineer a description of the evidence and procedures used to locate the property boundary or boundaries. The Surveyor shall immediately notify OWNER and Engineer of any discrepancy between the boundary location

shown on the Drawings and the location indicated by the evidence and

procedures used by the Surveyor.B.CONTRACTOR shall maintain lines and levels, layout, and locate the workutilizing recognized engineering survey practices. A complete and accurate log of control and survey work shall be maintained. The Surveyor shall, at a minimum, establish a 50-foot by 50-foot survey grid for construction and Record Drawing documentation. In addition, all survey control points

shown on the Drawings shall be included in the Surveyor

=s documentation.C.Topographic surveys shall extend a minimum of 100ft past the limit of construction, or to the property boundary.D.The survey instruments used shall be capable of reading to a precision of 0.01 ft and with a setting accuracy of 10 seconds.1.7CONSTRUCTION TOLERANCESA.The construction tolerances on final grades shall be within plus or minus 0.1ft measured across any 50 ft section. Surveying tolerances on slopes shall be within plus or minus 10 percent of the specified slope as calculated from the

highest point of the slope (e.g., for a 3 horizontal to 1 vertical design slope, the constructed slope shall be 33.3 percent + 3.3 percent).B.No surveying will be allowed between one hour before sunset and one after sunrise, unless approved by Engineer.C.CONTRACTOR shall be aware of the surveying activities and shall accountfor them in the construction schedule.PART 2 PRODUCTS1.1RECORD DRAWINGSA.CONTRACTOR shall submit to Engineer the following Record Drawings.

111.The initial work area (including property boundaries within 100 ft of thelimits of disturbance of any of CONTRACTOR

=s work) after clearingand grubbing, but prior to commencing site construction.2.The final elevations of the Wetland Mitigation Area including the location, cross-sections and inverts for constructed wetland channels, locations of wetland features.3.Wetland mitigation area as-built planting plan.4.The final elevation of the spoil deposition area.

12 SECTION 0140 CLEARING, GRUBBING AND STRIPPINGPART 1GENERAL1.1WORK INCLUDEDA.This section covers the work necessary to remove all interfering orobjectionable material from the designated areas of work as shown on the

Drawings or designated in the Specifications.B.This worked shall also include the preservation from injury or defacementof all vegetation and existing objects designated to remain as shown or as

specified herein.C.This work shall also include stockpiling of topsoil in areas designated on the Drawings.D.Review with the Engineer the location, limits and methods to be used priorto commencing the work under this section.PART 2PRODUCTS2.1GENERALA.Provide all materials, suitable and in adequate quantity, required toaccomplish the work on schedule and as specified herein.2.2CLEARINGA.Definition: Clearing shall consist of cutting, removing and disposing oftrees, snags, stumps, shrubs, brush, limbs and other vegetative growth, and shall be performed in such a manner as to remove all evidence of their presence from the surface and shall be inclusive of sticks and branches greater than 2 inches in diameter or thickness. Clearing shall also include the removal and disposal of trash piles, rubbish and fencing; and the

preservation of trees, shrubs and vegetative growth which are not designated for removal.

132.3PRESERVATION OF TREES, SHRUBS AND OTHER VEGETATIONA.Protect trees, shrubbery and other vegetation not designated for removalfrom damage resulting from the work. Cut and remove tree branches only

where, in the opinion of the Engineer, such cutting is necessary to effect construction operation. Scars resulting from the removal of branches shall

be treated with an approved tree sealant.2.4GRUBBINGA.Definition: Grubbing shall consist of the mechanical removal and disposalof wood or root matter below the ground surface remaining after clearing and shall include stumps, trunks, roots or root systems greater than 2 inches in diameter or thickness to a depth of 6 inches below the ground surface.2.5CLEARING AND GRUBBING LIMITSA.Construction Staking: (For information only)1.The Engineer will stake the clearing limits on a 50-foot interval anddetermine the elevation of each point staked. Intermediate points will be used in the clearing limit where, in the judgment of the Engineer, irregular topography dictates the need.2.The Contractor shall maintain a minimum of 1 foot horizontal clearancebetween the stakes and his actual limits of clearing and grubbing.3.Since the Engineer will perform all surveying, staking and posting, the Contractor shall pay the Owner for any costs to re-survey, replace and post stakes destroyed, damaged or moved as a result of the Contractor

=sland grading work. The Contractor shall remove all stakes aftercompletion and acceptance of the land grading.A.All borrow areas will be cleared and grubbed. These areas will be clearedand grubbed in stages as the borrow area is increased to ensure that no more

clearing and grubbing is done than necessary.B.All waste disposal areas will be cleared and grubbed and only to the extentnecessary for the disposal of waste materials and placed in only approved temporary stock pile areas.2.6DISPOSAL OF CLEARING AND GRUBBING DEBRIS 14A.No burning of combustible materials will be permitted. Remove all clearedand grubbed material from the worksite and dispose of in accordance with

all local laws, codes and ordinances. The Contractor shall bear full

responsibility for lawful and safe disposal of all cleared and grubbed material.2.7STRIPPINGA.Definition: Stripping shall include the removal and disposal of all organicsod, topsoil, grass and grass roots, and other objectionable material remaining after clearing and grubbing from the areas designated to be stripped to a minimum depth of 6 inches. The exact depth of stripping will be determined by the Engineer.B.Areas to be Stripped: All areas shall be stripped as specified. Do not mix strippings with excavation. See Earthwork 2.3.C.Disposal of Strippings: Topsoil from the strippings shall be stockpiled in the area designated on the Drawings. Organic and other objectionable material from the strippings shall be placed in the waste disposal area at the

location or as otherwise specified and shown on the Drawings. See

Earthwork 2.3.

15 SECTION 0150EARTHWORKPART 1GENERAL1.1WORK INCLUDEDA.This section covers the work necessary for the earthwork.1.2DEFINITIONSA.Prepared Ground Surface: The ground surface after clearing, grubbing,stripping, excavation and scarification and/or compaction.B.Truck Measure: The truck volumes shall be determined by leveling offselected loads in the truck box after the material has been transported from the site of loading to the site of placement. The Engineer may call for such measurement at any time. The Contractor shall cooperate with the Engineer in the measurement, and they shall together determine and agree upon the volume of material in the truck box.C.Unclassified Excavation: The nature of materials to be encountered has not been identified or described herein.D.Borrow: Material excavated on the site.1.3SUBMITTALSA.Provide the following submittals: Copies of permits obtained for excavation, blasting, etc., that are required by state and local governing

authorities.1.4CODES, ORDINANCES AND STATUTESA.Contractors shall familiarize themselves with, and comply with, all applicable codes, ordinances, statutes and bear sole responsibility for the penalties imposed for noncompliance.

161.5TOLERANCESA.All material limits shall be constructed within a tolerance of 0.1 foot exceptwhere dimensions or grades are shown or specified as minimum. All grading shall be performed to maintain slopes and drainage as shown. No reverse slopes will be permitted.PART 2PRODUCTS2.1GENERALA.Provide all labor, materials and equipment necessary to accomplish thework specified in this section.2.2UNCLASSIFIED EXCAVATIONA.Excavation is unclassified. Complete all excavation regardless of the type,nature or condition of the materials encountered. Make own estimate of the kind and extent of the various materials to be excavated in order to accomplish the work.2.3TOPSOILA.Selected topsoil at the site, properly stored and protected, free from roots, sticks, hard clay and stones which will not pass through a 1-inch square

opening. B. The selection of equipment and execution of construction will be conductedto minimize the compaction of subsoils during compensation site stripping and particularly, the compaction of hydric soils during fill placement and subsequent grading to final elevations. First, the Contractor will employ equipment that has low pressure floatation tires or extra wide low density tracks for these tasks. Second, the Contractor will through equipment type and operator experience reduce, as far as possible, the number of passes over top soil fill in achieving final design grade elevations. Specific equipment to meet these objectives will be at the Contractor's discretion, but Wetlands Mitigation Specialist will review for approval the suggested equipment by task. However, approval of equipment by Wetlands Mitigation Specialist will not relieve the Contractor from assuring that all specifications of the contract are met. The Owner will supply a soil technician to ensure that these compaction specifications will be met

through the execution of the Contractor's plan.

17C. Where topsoils at the compensation site are to be excavated in order to meetthe grading plans, the material from the 0 to 1.0 foot zone and below the 1.0

foot zone are to be separately stock piled on-site for relocation after

achieving the final subgrades. These areas are shown on design drawings. If

on-site wetland topsoils need to be excavated, they should not be stock piled

for periods longer than four weeks. If periods longer than four weeks are

necessary, additional steps will be required, such as lowering the pile height

and capping to seal the pile.D. Each time top soils are handled increases the loss of structure, including anincrease in compaction. This is particularly a problem in soils with high clay

and silt content.E. Where upland topsoils are to be excavated from compensation sites, thematerial from the 0 to 1.0 foot zone and lower depth zones are to be separately stock piled in the designated area on-site. Material from the 0 to

1.0 foot depth zone is to be located for relocation as needed, after achieving the final subgrades. The piles shall be seeded for the quick establishment of

a vegetated cover.F. All topsoil stock piles will be kept isolated from areas of machine orequipment maintenance to protect topsoils from possible spill contamination

of oils and degreasers. Area topsoils either for excavation or avoidance for topsoil stockpile placement, will be clearly shown on drawings. Topsoil piles will be allowed to dewater for a period of one to four weeks before grading to the final compensation site elevations. Compaction of subsoils and topsoils during the grading and filling will be minimized as described in

the Pre-Construction Plan prepared by the Contractor.2.4RIPRAPA.Riprap shall consist of hard, strong, durable, non-carbonate particles that arefree of any metal, roots, concrete, debris, organics, and other deleterious materials and coatings.B.Riprap shall conform to the latest version of NJDOT Standard 901.17 and 901.04, and the Standard for Riprap per the Standards for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control in New Jersey , as defined below:1.The median diameter shall be 9 inches.2.The maximum loss of weight, when tested in accordance with ASTM C 88, shall be 10 percent.3.The maximum of wear, when tested in accordance with ASTM C 535, shall be 50 percent.

18PART 3 EXECUTION3.1CLEARING, GRUBBING AND STRIPPINGA.Complete clearing, grubbing and strippi ng work as specified in Section 003 CLEARING, GRUBBING AND STRIPPING prior to beginning work in the section.3.2GENERAL EXCAVATIONA.Perform all excavation of every description, regardless of the type, nature orcondition of material encountered, as specified, shown or required to accomplish the construction.3.3LIMITS OF EXCAVATIONA.Correct all over excavated areas at the Contractor

=s sole expense. Excavated material from other areas can be replaced on these areas asshown in drawings if it is of suitable quality for growing the plants listed in Table 1 (To be Determined). Contact the Landscape Architect or Wetlands Mitigation Specialist before replacing material.3.4REMOVAL OF WATERA.Dewatering means the prevention of surface water and subsurface orgroundwater from flowing into excavations and from flooding the project site and the surrounding area. Generally, the working of soils, particularly clayey soils, in inundated or saturated conditions may lead to severe loss of soil structure, possibly resulting in high degrees of compaction. Although

structure of hydric soils will be affected by excavation, transport and grading, much greater impact may occur from working in saturated conditions and this may be avoided to a large extent.B.The Contractor shall dewater the excavations promptly and continuously throughout the progress of the work and shall keep the excavations dry at all times until the structures to be built are completed. Pumping and other dewatering procedures will be necessary to maintain excavated areas free of water. Specifically, sediment traps will be routinely pumped to ensure lowering of the soil saturation elevations in the soils within the compensatory wetland area basins as indicated by monitoring the depth to

free water in pits to below 6" of the soil surface. This will be required in

basins where earthwork is required. Basins where earthwork is not underway or soon to be underway, may be allowed to dewater without 19pumping. Dewatering discharges will flow either into sediment traps or over upland vegetated surfaces and not contribute to site erosion. The Contractor shall protect the uncompleted work as depicted in the sediment and erosion control plan. These methods should be sufficient to achieve adequate dewatering. If they do not prove to be adequate, temporary dewatering structures may be installed as approved by Wetlands Mitigation Specialist.

Water will be conveyed from excavations and rain water to collecting or

run-off areas.3.5PLACING RIPRAPA.If required, place riprap carefully to depth of riprap as indicated by theEngineer. Intermix the sizes of riprap material to provide uniform gradation between small and large material.3.6DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATIONA.Dispose of all excavation in the designated disposal area, as shown. Uniformly grade disposal area to conform to existing contours, leave with a

neat appearance, and in free-draining condition.B.Stockpiled soils will be placed as required either in final fill placement areas or in secure adjacent areas. Stockpiles will be located as to protect soil material from the possible contamination from machine or equipment related materials.3.7PLACING TOPSOIL A. After rough grading is completed and reviewed by the Engineer, spreadtopsoil, herein before specified, over entire graded area to a minimum depth

of one foot with surface elevations as shown.

B. Wetlands Mitigation Specialist will be allowed to inspect all subgrades andeach fill or backfill layer. Augmentati on fill or backfill shall not be placeduntil Wetlands Mitigation Specialist has approved the subgrade and/or

previous layer of fill. Generally, topsoils excavated are to be placed in the augmentation areas in the appropriate depth sequence. Soils of high silt and

clay content will be generally placed in the lower elevations of the basins.

C. No fill shall be placed during weather conditions which will alter themoisture content of the materials sufficiently to cause soil compaction from normal machine operation. At all times the Contractor will maintain and

operate proper and adequate surface and subsurface drainage to the satisfaction of Wetlands Mitigation Specialist in order to keep the 20construction site dry and in such condition that placement of fill may proceed unhindered by saturation of the area.3.8SITE GRADING A. Perform all earthwork to the lines and grades as shown and/or establishedby the Engineer. Shape, trim and finish slopes to conform to the lines, grades and cross sections shown. Make slopes free of all exposed roots and stones exceeding 3-inch diameter which are loose and liable to fall. Round

tops of banks to circular curves, in general, not less that a 6-foot radius.

Neatly blend all new grading into surrounding, existing terrain. Over excavating and backfilling to the proper grade will not be acceptable.

Finished site grading will be reviewed by the Engineer.

B. The words finished grades as used herein shall mean the required final grade elevations indicated on the drawings. Spot elevations shall govern over proposed contours as indicated on the drawings. Where not otherwise indicated, areas shall be given uniform slopes between points for which

finished grades are indicated or between such points and existing

established grades. The word subgrade as used herein means the requiredsurface of subsoil. These comments are also shown on the project drawings.C.When excavations have reached the prescribed depths, the WetlandsMitigation Specialist shall be notified and will make an inspection of the

conditions. After inspection, Contractor will receive approval to proceed if conditions meet the design requirements.D.The contractor will uniformly grade areas within the limits of grading, including adjacent transition areas. Finished surfaces will be within specified tolerances with uniform levels or slopes between where elevations

are shown, or between such points and existing grades. Final graded surfaces will be free from irregular surface changes and within not more

than 0.1 feet above or below required grade elevations. Newly graded areas will be protected from traffic and erosion. Contractor will repair and re-establish grades in settled, eroded, and rutted areas to specific tolerances.E.After achieving final grades, the Contractor will rip or chisel plow all areas.The chisel plow will be adjustable to a depth of at least 18 inches. Forestry

type chisel or bog plows are suggested. After final grading, the Contractor will provide a registered engineer/land surveyor to survey final elevations (for as-built drawings) of the compensatory wetland site. This will be the survey submitted to the NJDEP. All exposed soil will be seeded with a mixture of facultative wetland grass species as specified in the Wetland Compensation Plan.

21 22 SECTION 0160 ACCESS ROADS AND CONSTRUCTION TRAILPART 1 GENERAL1.1WORK INCLUDEDA.This section covers work required for the construction and maintenance of access roads and construction trails.PART 2 PRODUCTS2.1GENERALA.The Contractor shall furnish all fill, crushed rock, culverts, fence gatesfabric matting and other materials and equipment necessary for the construction and maintenance of access roads and construction trails.PART 3EXECUTION3.1ACCESS ROADSA.The Contractor shall provide and maintain all access between the existing public highway and the site. The Contractor shall satisfy as to the actual

location, physical condition and capability of the existing access road.B.Upon completion of construction, the Contractor shall restore the access roads and routes to their original grades and in accordance with Section

0300 CONTRACT CLOSEOUT, Article 3.1 FINAL CLEANING.3.2CONSTRUCTION TRAILSA.The Contractor shall limit Contractors activities to the area within the sitelimits and restrict movement of equipment to a designated construction trail

as specified in the approved construction plan. The Contractor shall prepare

the designated construction trail as necessary to be passable for construction

vehicles.B.Portions of the site have been mapped as jurisdictional wetlands as indicated on the Drawings. Construction trails should not be constructed in these areas until the Contractor has the necessary local, state and federal permits

to do so.

23C.Construction trails shall be constructed in such a manner as not to impede the flow of groundwater.

24 SECTION 0170 SOIL EROSION STABILIZATION (VEGETATIVE)

FOR STOCKPILED MATERIALPART 1GENERAL1.1WORK INCLUDEDA.This section covers work necessary for stabilization of soil to prevent erosion following construction in the areas designated on the Drawings.

The work shall include the furnishing and delivery of all required materials, miscellaneous construction work and planting. The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage to vegetation outside the designated construction area and shall repair damage at the Contractor's sole expense.B.For bidding purposes, the areas requiring stabilization are indicated on theDrawings. The right is reserved to modify the use, location and quantities

of the areas during construction as the Engineer considers to be to the best

interest of the Owner. During construction, the Engineer will designate the

extent of stabilization used in each location throughout the project.PART 2PRODUCTS2.1SEEDA.Seed shall be clean, delivered in original unopened packages and bearing an analysis of the contents.B.The seed mixtures and specifications shall meet the minimum requirements as specified below.1.Furnish the kinds and amounts of seed as indicated below in Sections 2.2 and 2.3 to be seeded in all areas designated by the engineer, landscape architect, etc.2.The minimum requirements for grass and legume seed used in the vegetative work are as follows:a.All seed shall be labeled to show that it meets the requirements of the New Jersey State Seed Law.b.Accumulated bag tags of seed used shall be submitted with the finalpay estimate.c.All seed shall have been tested within the 6 months immediatelypreceding the date of sowing such material on this job.

25d.Inoculant B The inoculant for treating legume seed in the seedmixtures shall be a pure culture of nitrogen-fixing bacteria prepared for the species seeded. Inoculants shall not be used later than the

date indicated on the container. Twice the supplier

=s recommendedrate of inoculant will be used when seed is broadcasted; four timesthe recommended rate if hydroseeded.e.The quality of the seed used shall conform to the guidelines shown below.C.Grass seed mixtures checked by the Chief of the Bureau of SeedCertification, New Jersey Department of Agriculture, Trenton, New Jersey, will assure the purchaser that the mixture obtained is the mixture ordered.D. A temporary seed, mulch fertilizer and soil amendments products are described on the drawings.2.2SEED - SOURCEA.Seed will be provided by a reputable supplier and be from the current year crop.2.3SEED - SPECIES SELECTIONA.The use of any temporary seed mixture will exclude Eragrostis curvula (weeping lovegrass) and any weedy annual.2.4FERTILIZERA.Fertilizer shall be commercial, chemical type, uniform in composition, freeflowing, conforming to state and federal laws and suitable for application with equipment designed for that purpose.B.Fertilizer shall have a minimum percentage of plant food by weight for thefollowing:1.Summer hydro seed mix shall be 10 percent nitrogen, 10 percent phosphoric acid and 6 percent potash.2.Winter hydro seed mix shall be 16 percent nitrogen, 8 percent phosphoric acid and zero percent potash.2.5SILT FENCING 26A.Silt fence shall meet the requirements for Silt Fence, sediment barrier as described in Standard 25 of the Standards for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control in New Jersey , 1999, and as shown on the drawings.2.6STRAWA.Straw shall be threshed straw of oats, wheat or rye, free from seed or obnoxious weeds or clean salt hay. Average stalk length shall be 6 inches.2.7SOIL EROSION NETTINGA.Erosion Control mat shall meet the requirements of Type F flexible liner asdefined by Specification Section 18 (Grassed Waterway) of the Standards for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control in New Jersey.PART 3EXECUTION3.1SUBMITTALSA.Contractor shall submit to Engineer certificates of inspection of seed by state or federal authorities and copies of delivery invoices or other proof of quantities of mulch, bark dust and fertilizer.B.The Contractor shall give at least 3 days notice to the Engineer of the time and place of starting the following operations:1.Delivery of materials.2.Planting of grass.C.The Contractor shall keep the Engineer advised of schedule of operations.3.2PLANTING AND SEEDING SCHEDULESA.Planting and hydro seeding shall be performed in accordance with the following schedule:1.Summer Hydro seeding: No earlier that April 1 st and no later than October 15 th.2.Winter Hydro seeding: October 16 th until weather conditions prohibitfurther construction operations as determined by the Engineer.3.3SOIL PREPARATION 27A.Prior to hydro seeding operations and after surface has been shaped, andgraded, scarify surface to a minimum depth of 1 inch.B.After soil has been scarified, apply seed by hydro seeding method. Prepare and apply slurry at the rate and proportion specified below:3.5WINTER SEEDINGA.Prepare seedbeds. Seed with winter seed mix and place soil erosion netting as specified herein.B.Seed entire disturbed area by hydro seeding method. Prepare and apply slurry in the following proportions and rates:C.The Contractor shall notify the Engineer in writing of completion of soilerosion stabilization. Within 10 days of notification, an inspection will be made. If stabilization operations are complete according to the Specifications, payment will be made for that portion of the work.

28 SECTION 0180 CULVERTSPART 1GENERAL1.1WORK INCLUDEDA.This section covers the work necessary for the construction of the culverts,complete.PART 2PRODUCTS2.1CULVERT PIPEA.Corrugated metal pipe shall be manufactured of not lighter than 16-gauge sheet steel and be furnished in single lengths where practicable.PART 3EXECUTION3.1LAYING PIPEA.Install batter boards to provide proper line and grade for the pipe laying. Inspect pipe before laying and remove any damaged or defective pipe from

the job and replace at the Contractor

=s sole expense.B.Begin laying at the lowest end of culvert. Lay corrugated metal pipeculverts and connect sections in conformance with the manufacturer

=s printed instructions.3.2BACKFILLINGA.Backfill pipe zone with selected material placed in 6-inch lifts on each sideof the pipe simultaneously and compact each lift with pneumatic tampers.

Be careful to compact the backfill solidly under the pipe. Wet backfill material if necessary for optimum moisture content prior to compaction.

Compaction of the backfill shall provide a dry density equal to, or greater

than, the original adjacent undisturbed earth. Backfill above the pipe zone with selected material placed in 6-inch lifts and compact to a dry density

equal to, or greater than, the original adjacent undisturbed earth. Hand tamping will not be permitted.3.3EXCESS EXCAVATION 29A.Dispose of excavation not required for backfill off of the site.

30 SECTION 0200 PLANTINGPART 1GENERAL1.1WORK INCLUDEDA.This section covers the work necessary for the planting and establishment ofplant materials, complete, including furnishing, delivery, planting and maintenance of trees, shrubs and ground covers.1.2RELATED WORK SPECIFIED AND PERFORMED UNDER OTHER SECTIONS Section ItemEARTHWORK Earthwork FINISH GRADING Finish GradingPART 2PRODUCTS2.1ABBREVIATIONSA.The following abbreviations as used in this Specification shall means:

BB Balled & burlapped CG Container grown BP Balled, burlapped and fixed to a platform BR Bare root seedlings Cal.The caliper of the main trunk in inches measured as in American Standard for Nursery Stock, current edition, American

Association of Nurserymen 31 CYCubic yard, not compacted AANAmerican Association of NurserymenWetlands Mitigation SpecialistThe Wetlands Mitigation Specialist assigned to this project Engineer The Engineer assigned to this project Landscape Architect Landscape Architect assigned to the project Contractor Planting Contractor (unless otherwise specified)

Owner CONECTIV N Nitrogen P Phosphorus K Potassium2.2TOPSOILA.Topsoil is available from stockpiles on the site. Topsoil shall consist of theuppermost 6 inches of excavated materials which contain fertile and friable soil with humus materials and which are free from roots, sticks, hard clay and stones which will not pass through a 1-inch square opening. If more topsoil is needed than has been stockpiled, supply imported topsoil at

Contractor's sole expense.2.3IMPORTED TOPSOILA.Imported topsoil shall be a natural, friable soil, representative of productivesoils in the vicinity. It shall be obtained from well-drained areas, free from admixture of subsoil and foreign matter and objects larger than 1 inch in diameter, toxic substances and any other deleterious material which may be harmful to plant growth and be a hindrance to grading, planting and maintenance operations. Manufactured or de-contaminated soils shall not be

approved for project use.

32B.Topsoil shall meet, or shall be improved to meet, the following mechanicalrequirements by adding sand and/or peat or manure and incorporating into

the topsoil: Component Maximum Percentage Sand 65%Silt 50%Clay 25%2.4pH CONTROLA.The following amendments shall be included in soils where required by the soils analysis test:1.Soil sulfur.2.Commercially packaged gypsum.3.Ground dolomitic limestone.2.5LIMEA.Ground dolomitic limestone not less than 85 percent total carbonates andmagnesium, ground so that 50 percent passes 100-mesh sieve and 90 percent 20-mesh sieve. Coarser material will be acceptable provided the specified

rates of application are increased proportionately on the basis of quantities passing the 100-mesh sieve.2.6FERTILIZERA.Fertilizer rates are shown in Table (To be Determined) on the Drawings.B.Commercial Fertilizer: A complete plant food containing, by weight, aminimum of 10 percent nitrogen, 10 percent available phosphoric acid, and 6 percent potash, conforming to applicable state fertilizer laws, availability of plant nutrients conforming to sta ndards of the Association of OfficialAgricultural Chemists (AOAC), uniform in composition, dry, free-flowing, and delivered in original, unopened containers bearing manufacturer

=sguaranteed analysis. For areas specified on the Drawings, fertilizer shall be slow-release granular10-10-10 (N,P,K).

33C.Planting Tablets: Tablets shall be of a time release type such as agriform orequal and shall consist of compressed urea-formaldehyde containing added phosphorous and potassium to yield a 20:10:5 ratio of N-P-K +1.4 percent

sulfur.2.7TEXTURAL SOIL AMENDMENTSA.Peat: A natural residue formed by decomposition of reeds, sedges ormosses from fresh water site, free from lumps, roots and stones, absorbing at least four times its dry weight of water, organic matter not less than 90 percent on a dry weight basis. The maximum moisture content at time of

delivery 65 percent by weight.B.Manure: Well-rotted, unleached stable or cattle manure, reasonably freefrom weed, seed and refuse, containing no chemicals or materials harmful to plant life: not less than 4 months nor more than 2 years old. Sawdust or shavings shall not exceed 50 percent content of manure.C.Sand: Clean, coarse, ungraded, meeting the requirements of ASTM C33 for fine aggregate.2.8MULCHA.General: Compost and mulch rates are shown in Table (To be Determined)on the Plant Details and shall be mixed with soil during backfilling

procedures as shown on the Details.B.Leaf Compost: Leaf compost shall consist of decomposed leaf littercontaining no chemicals or noxious weed seed harmful to plant life.C.Wood Mulch: Wood mulch shall consist of wood chips derived from thechipping of trunks, limbs and stumps of various tree species or barkdust medium grind, fir, pine, hemlock

inch plus size or pine bark.2.9TREE PAINTA.Waterproof, asphalt-base paint with antiseptic properties, manufactured for use on tree wounds.2.10ANTI-DESICCANTA.A transpiration retarding material to be used where any plant material ismoved during the growing season.2.11PLANT MATERIALS 34A.Nomenclature: Names of horticultural plants conform to those given inStandardized Plant Names, 1942 Edition, prepared by the American Joint Committee on Horticultural Nomenclature. Names of varieties not included therein conform to names generally accepted in the nursery trade. Names of

native plants will be as given in Gleason and Cronquest, 1991. Manual of Vascular Plants of North America.B.Quality and Size: Nursery-grown in moist conditions suitable for plantingat wetland elevations, habit of growth that is normal for the species, sound, healthy, vigorous and free from insects, disease and injuries, equal to or exceeding measurements specified in plant list (Table (To be Determined) on the Drawings). Plants measured before pruning with branches in normal position. Necessary pruning done at time of planting as recommended by the Landscape Architect. Sizes and methods of handling according to the American Standard for Nursery Stock recommended by the AAN.C.Plant List: The Plant List (Table (To be Determined) on the Drawings)describes the species, sizes and quantities of the required plant materials.

No substitution of species will be considered unless noted in Table 1 or approved by the Wetlands Mitigation Specialist prior to purchase orders.

Substitution of different sizes of trees or shrubs will be considered if

specified sizes are unavailable. Plants shall be locally grown or of regional

stock suitable in the coastal plain of New Jersey.D.Seeds: Seed shall be clean, delivered in original unopened packages and bearing an analysis of the contents, guaranteed 95 percent pure with minimum germination of 85 percent and of local or regional origin.PART 3EXECUTION3.1INSPECTIONS AND REPORTSA.Before excavation to a level 6 inches below the proposed finished grades,submit soil analysis report on analysis of the stockpiled topsoil to Landscape Architect and Wetlands Mitigation Specialist for approval before replacement of the material to the site and before planting proceeds.1.Mechanical Analysis of Topsoil:a.Before delivery to the site, mechanical analysis of topsoil shall beperformed by a qualified soils analyst or engineer in accordance with

AASHTO T 88-72, Mechanical Analysis of Soils.

35b.Submit to Landscape Architect and Wetlands Mitigation Specialistthe analysis report and indicate qualities of materials to be used to bring topsoil into conformance with paragraph TOPSOIL.2.Chemical Analysis of Topsoil: Submit a sample of topsoil to the Countyor State Soil Testing Laboratory for chemical analysis. Submit to Landscape Architect and Wetlands Mitigation Specialist the analysis report indicating quantity of lime and quantity, and analysis of fertilizer

to add for growing the types of plants listed in the Plant List. (Tables (To be Determined) on the Drawings.) To obtain meaningful recommendations, the Contractor must inform the testing laboratory of

the species of plants that are to be grown in the soil.B.Notify Wetlands Mitigation Specialist of sources of plant materials and thenames and qualifications of the planting contractor at least 3 weeks prior to anticipated delivery. Landscape Architect and Wetlands Mitigation Specialist will inspect plants immediately after delivery to the site and prior

to planting.C.Accompany shipments of plant materials with all certificates of inspection of plants required by federal or state regulations.3.2METHOD OF DELIVERYA.Balled and Burlapped Plants: Supply plants designated as BB in Plant Listwith firm, natural balls of earth of diameter and depth sufficient to encompass the fibrous and feeding root system necessary for full recovery of plant. Firmly wrap balls with burlap and bind with twine, cord or wire mesh. Where necessary to prevent breaking or cracking of ball during

process of planting, or where the tree exceeds 4 inches caliper, secure ball to a platform.B.Container-Grown Plants: Furnish plants designated CG in Plant List withself-established root systems sufficient to hold earth together after removal from container but not root-bound, in container of specified size.C.Bare Root Plants: Furnish plants with easily separated roots and in sealed (bagged) containers. D.Plant Protection: If plants are not in dormant state, spray all plants withanti-desiccant to cover foliage as recommended by manufacturer, prior to digging plants. During shipment, protect plants with tarpaulin or other suitable covering to prevent excessive drying from sun and wind.

363.3PREPARATION AND STORAGE OF MATERIALSA.Heeling-In: Cover balls of BB plants and containers of CG plants whichcannot be planted immediately upon delivery with moist mulch to protect from drying. Water plants often as necessary to prevent drying until planted. Store BR plants in containers in temperature controlled cooling storage buildings or on-site (if ambient temperatures allow), if short term (days) storage is required between shipping and planting.B.Planting Soil Mixture:1.After chemical analysis report for topsoil is received, if necessary,prepare topsoil mixture for plant pits and beds by thoroughly mixing topsoil with soil conditioner materials, fertilizer and line. Thoroughly mix in proportions recommended in the report with rotary mixer or other method.2.Adjust proportions in accordance with above-mentioned chemicalanalysis report. Store and protect topsoil mixture and other materials at designated area of the site. Protect topsoil mixture from excessive leaching if stored for more than 6 weeks by covering with tarpaulin.3.4PLANTING PROCEDURESA.Project Schedule:1.Within 20 calendar days after the date specified for the commencementof work, submit to the Landscape Architect and Wetlands Mitigation Specialist a proposed time schedule indicating dates for commencement and completion of the following operations:a.Tagging of plants in the nurseriesb.Survey and staking of plant locations.c.Delivery of topsoil and other materialsd.Digging and preparation of plant pits and beds.e.Delivery of trees to the site.f.Delivery of other plants to the site.g.Planting of trees.h.Planting of other plants.I.Mulching.j.Completion of work for start of guarantee period.2.At least 20 days before start of the guarantee period, submit a scheduleof proposed maintenance operations indicating the number of man-hours contemplated for each operation by season during Autumn, Winter, Spring and Summer.

37B.Time of Planting: Planting trees and shrubs shall be performed in Fall or Spring seasons as ground and weather conditions allow and not during warm, dry, weather, typical of Summer conditions. Seeding shall occur between April 1 and June 1, or between September 1 and October 15, after trees and shrubs are planted or as modified to current year conditions and

approved by NJDEP.C.Location of Plants: Plant all trees and shrubs within clumps. Within eachclump, trees and shrubs will be planted on a minimum of 5-foot centers and a maximum of 10-foot centers. No trees or shrubs shall be planted outside of clumps, to achieve a mix of plantings and small clearings. Spacing between outer edges of clumps will be at a maximum of 20 feet and a minimum of 10 feet (see Clump Planting Details). Each acre shall have a mix of approximately 194 trees and shrubs or 116 trees and 78 shrubs of mixed varieties as specified in Details.D.Finished Grades: Prior to planting, the excavation Contractor will re-survey the site to determine that the final grades are as specified in the drawings. The excavation Contractor shall submit drawings for approval

by the Engineer, certified and signed by a registered surveyor. The Wetlands Mitigation Specialist will approve the final grades based on this

survey.3.5PLANTING A. Prepare planting area prior to planting and seeding by disking to loosensoils compacted by heavy machinery (See Section 004 Earthwork 3.8 E).

B. Excavate circular pits with vertical sides by auguring or digging, as shownin planting Details. Diameter of pits for CG and BB trees and shrubs shallbe at least twice the diameter of the root ball. Pits for CG and BB shallalso be 6 inches deeper than necessary to accommodate ball of roots when plant is set to finished grade.

C. Backfill bottom 6 inches of pit with planting topsoil, placing fertilizertablets as described herein and on Table (To be Determined).

D. Set plants upright as shown on the Planting Details. Place fertilizerplanting pellets 3 to 5 inches below bottom of BB or CG roots according tomanufacturer

=s recommended rates.

Do not remove plant from containeruntil immediately before planting. Examine roots to determine if they arepot bound. Carefully separate any pot bound or cramped roots and spread 38them out when placing the plant so that the roots can grow without furtherconstriction of the root ball. Carefully pull burlap off of root ball making sure no roots get torn or pulled off. Cut all frayed or broken roots off cleanly.E. Place planting topsoil mixed with compost or mulch (as specified inMaterials section) around roots and compact carefully to avoid injury toroots and to fill voids. Compost and mulch rates are listed in Table (To beDetermined). Water as directed herein. When hole is two-thirds filled,tamp and add water to thoroughly soak planting topsoil and allow to soak into ground. For BB and CG plants, fill hole with soil to 1-2 inches belowfinal grade after tamping to form a saucer around plant. Fill each saucer with water to final grade and allow to soak into ground.

F. Following the planting of the trees and shrubs, broadcast the specified seedbetween trees, shrubs and clumps throughout the areas where seeding is specified (see Drawing). Take care not to broadcast seed over saucers planted with trees and shrubs. Seed shall be spread by hand, cultipactor orother approved mechanical seeding equipment. Seeds shall be thoroughlymixed with an equal volume of clean washed sand prior to broadcasting formore even distribution. By use of a York rake or cultipactor, subsurface sow the seeds to a depth no greater than 1/8 of an inch.

G. Following seeding, broadcast 400 pounds per acre of slow release 10-10-10fertilizer over the seeded areas.

H. Water seeded areas to soak ground as needed for grasses to become healthy and established.3.6PLANTING PROTECTION A. To ensure survivability of planted trees and shrubs as stated in GUARANTEE, spraying plantings with deer repellant, use of plant protection tubes and/or fencing around entire area to be panted shall be putin place by the Contractor for protection of the site from damage.

B. The Contractor must supply some means of protection against herbivoressuch as mice, deer, etc., to ensure the success rate of the planted trees andshrubs as stated in the GUARANTEE. Examples noted here are no theonly choices; however, the Wetlands Mitigation Specialist must approve ofthe means of plant protection chosen prior to implementation. Someexamples are as follows:

391.Fence off entire planted area on the property or around each clump of trees and shrubs.2.Use plant protection tubes; a rigid photodegradable mesh plastic tubefor trees and shrubs with an estimated life span of 3 years as supplied by International Reforestation Supplies Inc., California, or Forestry Supplies Inc., Mississippi.3.Implement weed control, especially near plantings and aroundboundary of planted area to avoid rodent's damage. Weed control canbe accomplished by carefully applying RODEO or equivalent (with LI700 surfactant) during spring or fall months and/or disking.4.Commercial sprays are available that can be directly applied to plantsto deter deer from eating the foliage (see above for potential suppliers).5.Any combination of the above (a-d) with approval of the Wetlands Mitigation Specialist.3.7WEED CONTROL A. Disk areas as often as necessary to control weeds immediately preceding the planting of trees and shrubs and seeding of grasses.

B. Apply ROUNDUP, RODEO, or other nonselective, nonpersistent herbicideas necessary to eliminate and control weeds at least 15 days before planting trees and shrubs and seeding of grasses. A State of New JerseyCommercial Applicator

=s License must be obtained by the Planting Contractor prior to application of ANY herbicide on the site. Proof of thislicense must be provided to the Wetlands Mitigation Specialist prior toimplementation of the planting project.3.8PLANT GUARANTEE A. Guarantee all plants for a minimum of 3 years to be alive and in vigorousgrowing condition at the end of guarantee period. Remove unsatisfactoryplants and replace with plants of the same kind, quality, and size as specified in the Schedule of Plant Materials. Furnish and plant as specified under PLANTING PROCEDURES.

B. Guarantee all plant replacements to be alive and in vigorous growingcondition 1 year after replacement. Replacement shall be at Contractor

=ssole expense, except for possible replacements resulting from: (1) removal,(2) loss or damage due to occupancy of project in any part, (3) vandalism,or (4) acts of neglect on part of others. Proven animal damage (exceptwhere damage is the result of improper application of plant protection 40devices) to be determined by a coordination with the Landscape Architectand the Wetlands Mitigation Specialist.

C. Make plant replacements under the guarantee as required during the planting season as described. Replace plants that die during a seasonunfavorable for planting during the first month of the next favorable planting season.3.9MAINTENANCEA.Scheduled maintenance/monitoring visits will be performed by theWetlands Mitigation Specialist. After each visit, the Wetlands MitigationSpecialist will notify the Contractor and Landscape Architect forimplementation of the maintenance requirements, begin maintenanceimmediately after each plant is installed and continue to maintain for 5 years until the end of the guarantee period. B.Perform the following operations: watering all trees and shrubs as often asrequired to maintain capillary water within 2 inches of the soil surfacearound plants; watering all seeded areas as often as required to maintain viable population of grasses; weeding of all planting saucers and planting areas to keep free of weeds using hand weeding and/or a selective herbicideaccording to manufacturer

=s directions for use, but not within 90 days of last application; restoration of planting saucers and plant protection devicesas needed; seasonal spraying to control disease or insect pests that mayimpair plant vigor. Additional maintenance may be needed to ensure plantsurvival as stated in the GUARANTEE, to be determined by the Wetlands Mitigation Specialist and/or Landscape Architect. C.Monitoring Mitigation Site (For Information Only):1.Site visits, by the Wetlands Mitigation Specialist, will be conducted after planting, and in each of the following five years, to assess howwell the site is meeting the goals of the mitigation plan andGUARANTEE, namely, the growth of a t least 85 percent of all the vegetation planted at the site during the first 5 years and theimprovement of wildlife habitat on the site. Photographs will be takenfrom the same vantage points around the site to document the health and growth of the planted trees and shrubs, and the other establishedvegetation on the site. Percent cover of dominant vegetative growthwill also be determined during the site visits. Annual reports willinclude these photographs and will be submitted to NJDEPdocumenting the conditions at the site.

412.Site visits will be conducted during the Spring, Summer and Fall of thefirst year after completion of the planting, and the summer and fall of the second, third, fourth, and fifth year.3.10PROTECTION OF EXISTING TREESA.Where existing trees are designated on the Drawings as trees to remain, protect as specified.3.11INSPECTIONS FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WORKA.Acceptance for Start of Maintenance: The Contractor shall notify theLandscape Architect and Wetlands Mitigation Specialist in writing ofcompletion of planting. Within 15 days after completion of work, aninspection for acceptance to start the maintenance period will be made. When the work is accepted, the maintenance period will begin and continue until final acceptance.B.Final Acceptance: The Contractor shall notify the Landscape Architect andWetlands Mitigation Specialist within 20 days of the date of the date forfinal inspection at the end of the maintenance period and an inspection willbe arranged with 15 days of this date. Before final acceptance, the terms ofthe plant guarantee must be met and the project site must be in the condition stipulated under MAINTENANCE.

42 SECTION 0300 CONTRACT CLOSEOUTPART 1 GENERAL1.1SECTION INCLUDESA.Procedures to be followed in closing out the Contract.PART 2PRODUCTS (NOT USED)PART 3EXECUTION3.1FINAL CLEANINGA.At completion of work and immediately prior to final inspection, clean entire project according to the following provisions:1.Leave the site in a complete and finished condition to the satisfaction of the Engineer and Owner.2.Should Contractor not remove rubbish or debris or not clean the site as specified above, the Owner reserves the right to have final cleaning done at the sole expense of the Contractor.B.The Contractor shall:1.Broom clean paved surfaces; rake clean other surfaces.2.Remove from the Owner

=s property temporary structures, materialsand equipment.3.Leave water courses, gutters and ditches open and in conditionsatisfactory to Engineer and Wetlands Mitigation Specialist.4.Restore access roads to the condition found prior to beginning the workor as specified on the Drawings including reestablishment of vegetation.3.2FINAL INSPECTIONA.After final cleaning and upon written notice from Contractor that work iscompleted, Engineer will make preliminary inspection with the Owner andContractor present. Upon completion of preliminary inspection, Engineer 43will notify Contractor in writing of particulars in which the completedwork is defective or incomplete.B.Upon receiving written notice from Engineer, Contractor shall immediatelyundertake work required to remedy defects and complete the work to the satisfaction of Engineer and Owner.C.After the items as listed in Engineer

=s written notice are corrected orcompleted, inform Engineer in writing that required work has beencompleted. Upon receipt of this notice, Engineer, in the presence of Ownerand Contractor, will make final inspection of the project.D.Should the Engineer find all work satisfactory at the time of finalinspection, Contractor will be allowed to make application for finalpayment. Should Engineer still find deficiencies in the work, Engineer willnotify Contractor in writing of deficiencies and will not approve Contractor

=s request for final payment until such time as Contractor hassatisfactorily completed the required work.

APPENDIX ECOPIES OF PERMITS

APPENDIX FCORRESPONDENCE WITH NJ TURNPIKE AUTHORITY

APPENDIX GPROOF OF PUBLIC NOTICE

APPENDIX HBEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES APPENDIX HBEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICESAll activities will be conducted within Conectiv's existing transmission line right-of-way (ROW) ornewly obtained ROW. It is anticipated that the activities will not cause an adverse impact on theenvironment when the following practices are followed.EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROLConectiv will ensure that there is minimum disturbance of the land surface or soil whileconducting maintenance activities within wetland areas. If conditions warrant, mats will be placedon the surface of the wetland to prevent or decrease rutting caused by construction equipment. Ifruts are caused by construction equipment, they will be graded to their original conditions following the work performed. Any excess soils shall be removed to upland areas. Upon thecompletion of construction activities, disturbed areas will be stabilized with appropriate seedingand/or mulch.Sediment barriers (i.e., silt fence, hay bales) will be used for work adjacent to a stream or withinor adjacent to a wetland area to prevent the flow of sediment into the water body. Sedimentbarriers will be inspected on a regular basis to ensure the erosion control structures arefunctioning properly. Any damaged or missing control features will be replaced upon discovery.EQUIPMENT USE IN WETLAND AREASUse of wheeled, tracked, or rubber tire vehicles in wetlands will be minimized when siteconditions are such that use of these vehicles may cause excessive rutting in saturated soils.During such periods, equipment will work on mats.Vehicles shall be parked in work areas overnight, if possible, in order not to create any additionaldisturbance due to continued access to the work site. Care shall be taken not to allow thedischarge of fluids such as crankcase oil, gasoline, diesel fuel, etc., into or immediately adjacentto the wetlands. Work activities will be scheduled to minimize the time period of vehicle use inthese areas.ACCESS ROADS AND WORK AREASIn all cases, existing access roads along the existing ROW will be used for access. If existingaccess roads are not available or usable, then access to the work site will be the shortestdistance over wetlands to the maximum extent practical to avoid any additional or unnecessary impact.All access areas and work areas for the activity within wetland areas are temporary only. No permanent filling shall be allowed unless specifically permitted by the appropriate regulatoryagencies. All temporary materials, including matting used to construct access roads withinwetlands, shall be removed following completion of their use.Whenever an access road or entrance to the ROW intersects any paved public roadway,measures will be taken to prevent tracking or flowing of sediment onto the public road.

RESTORATIONRestoration is expected to be minimal, as the installation of the new poles w ill cause the greatestdegree of soil disturbance. The new poles are not expected to create large amounts of exposedsoil. However, the surface areas disturbed during installation of the new poles will be will begraded and stabilized. All wetland areas, with the exception of water-covered areas, will begraded to their pre-construction contours and stabilized temporarily with seed and mulch. Shouldthese restoration activities occur during inappropriate seasons for seeding (i.e. November throughFebruary), then only mulch will be used. Such areas shall be properly restored (i.e. seed andnew mulch applied) at the next appropriate growing season. Because the area of disturbance isrelatively small, natural revegetation by nearby plant species is expected to occur rapidly.For minor disturbances, such as track or rubber tire vehicles driving over herbaceous species, noseeding or monitoring should be necessary.SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROLThis plan has been prepared for use by Conectiv as a guidance manual during constructionactivities on its transmission line and associated facilities. Conectiv's best management practices(BMPs) are designed to accommodate varying field conditions while maintaining rigid minimum standards for the protection of environmentally sensitive areas during routine activities. Themeasures described in this plan have been developed to provide a practical and workable meansof minimizing detrimental impacts to soil and water resources as a result of construction activities.The goal of this erosion and sedimentation control plan is to:1. Minimize the amount of distributed soil;2. Prevent runoff from off site areas from flowing across disturbed areas;3. Slow down the runoff flowing across the site; and

4. Remove sediment from onsite runoff before it leaves the site.GENERAL PRACTICESThese erosion and sedimentation control guidelines shall be utilized when and if the conditionsdescribed are encountered. All erosion and sedimentation control measures shall be used andmaintained in an effective operating condition during construction.1. No fuels, chemicals or lubricating oils will be stored within 100 feet of the edge of a waterbody or wetland area.2. Refueling of construction equipment will not be permitted within 100 feet of the edge of awater body or wetland area.3. All paved road and access points will be kept clear of soil, mud, and other debris duringconstruction and restoration. Soil and mud cleared from the roadways will be returned todisturbed areas of the ROW.4. Construction equipment will access the work sites along the Conectiv ROW and/or existingroadways.

5. Excavations left open overnight will have a plastic safety f ence placed around the perimeterof the work area.6. All disturbed areas will be returned to their natural conditions. Conectiv may utilize theservices of a maintenance or professional landscaping crew to reseed and mulch thedisturbed areas, if necessary.SITES ADJACENT TO STREAMS AND WETLANDSFor activities conducted within 50 feet of a stream or wetland area, Co nectiv will install sedimentbarriers as necessary to prevent the siltation of adjacent water bodies and/or wetlands downslope of the disturbed ROW.WETLAND SITESFor maintenance activities performed within a wetland area the following procedures will be followed.1. For ROW maintenance activities, cut vegetation off at ground level, leaving existing rootsystems intact. Remove vegetative waste from the wetland for proper disposal.2. Do not drain wetland areas to improve working conditions.3. Install sediment barriers as necessary to prevent the flow of cuttings off of the ROW4. Use tracked or rubber tire equipment or use timber or wooden equipment mats whenstanding water or saturated soils are present.5. Remove all cuttings to an upland area for disposal.6. Temporarily revegetate disturbed areas with seed mixtures that can tolerate drought andnutrient poor conditions as listed by the Pinelands which include fescue species, smooth bromegrass, reed canary grass, little bluestem, deertongue, redtop, and switch grass. Theappropriate seed mixture selected will be applied at a rate of 40 pounds/acre, unless standingwater is prevalent in which case no seed will be sown. No fertilizer or lime will be used inwetland areas.

SEDIMENT BARRIERSAs necessary, install temporary erosion controls immediately after initial disturbance of the ROW.1. Maintain erosion controls throughout construction (on a daily basis) and reinstall asnecessary until replaced by permanent controls or restoration is complete.2. Install temporary interceptor dikes as necessary to reduce runoff velocity and divert water offthe disturbed ROW. Temporary interceptor dikes may be constructed of materials such as soil, silt fence, staked straw bales or sandbags.3. Install sediment barriers as necessary to filter waterborne sediment. Sediment barriers maybe constructed of materials such as silt fence , staked straw bales or sand bags.