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 Involving The Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge Prepared by:

ENSR International 2005 Cabot Boulevard West, Suite 100 Langhorne, Pennsylvania 19047 May 28, 2004

APPENDIX A FIGURES

3 Preferred Route New Acquisition Property

• Oyster to Cedar 230 kV 2005 Cabot Boulevard Transmission Line Project Suite 100 Langhorne, PA 19047 Figure 2 Legend: 215-757-4900 Preferred Route

Legend:

GSP/Forsythe Refuge Boundary Matchline to Figure 3b Forsythe Refuge Property Block 53 Lot 1, Block 53 Lot 6, Block 69 Lot 1, Block 69 Lot 2 Figure 3a Forsythe Refuge Boundaries

Legend:

GSP/Forsythe Refuge Boundary Matchline to Figure 3a Forsythe Refuge Property Block 53 Lot 1, Block 53 Lot 6, Block 69 Lot 1, Block 69 Lot 2 Figure 3b Forsythe Refuge Boundaries

Parcels on this Map Include*:

Barnegat Township Block 92.112 Lot 42.01 Block 92.112 Lot 42.02 Block 92.111 Lot 24.06 Legend:

Parcel Subject to Figure 6a Negotiation Parcels Subject to Negotiation

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

Legend:

Parcel Subject to Figure 6b Negotiation Parcels Subject to Negotiation

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

Parcels on this Map Include*:

Barnegat Township Block 92 Lot 23 Block 92 Lot 21 Block 92 Lot 16 Block 92 Lot 15 Block 92 Lot 18 Legend:

Parcel Subject to Figure 6c Negotiation Parcels Subject to Negotiation

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

Parcels on this Map Include*:

Stafford Township Block 46.03 Lot 7 Legend:

Parcel Subject to Negotiation Figure 6d Parcels Subject to

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

APPENDIX B TABLES

Table 1 Route Length for Alternatives (miles)

Segment Preferred Parkway 69 kV Alternative Alternative Alternative 1 to 2 5.13* 6.1* 6.1*

2 to 3 3.35* 1.0* 8.0*

3 to 4 3.69** 3.9*

4 to 5 1.79 2.1 Total 13.96 13.1 14.1 Notes:

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 of Frank 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.

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Table 2 New Right-of-Way Required Segment Preferred Alternative Parkway Alternative 69 kV Alternative Width Length of New Width Length of New Width Length of New (ft) New ROW (ft) New ROW ROW (ft) New ROW ROW ROW (Acres) Required (Acres) Required (Acres)

Required (miles) (miles)

(miles) 1 to 2 60 0 0* 60 0 0* 60 0 0*

2 to 3 25 to 3.35 24.7* 50 1.0 3.03 50 0 0*

100 and 3 to 4 60 3.69 26.85** 60 3.9 28.2* 60 4 to 5 60 1.79 13.0 50 0.3 2.1 and 60 Total -- 8.83 64.551 -- 5.2 36.05 -- 0 0 Notes:

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 Commission Jurisdictional boundaries.

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Table 3 Number of Stream Crossings for Alternatives Preferred Parkway 69 kV Segment Alternative Alternative Alternative Streams Crossed 1 to 2 1 1 1 2 to 3 1 2 3 to 4 3 3 3 4 to 5 Total Streams 5 6 4 Crossed Notes:

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 5/23/04

Table 4 Wetlands Crossing the Centerline for Alternative Routes (miles)

Preferred Parkway Segment 69 kV Alternative Alternative Alternative 1 to 2 0.9* 0.8* 0.8*

2 to 3 0.01* 0*

0.3

• 3 to 4 0.5** 0.2

• 4 to 5 0.1 0.1 Total Wetlands 1.5 1.1 1.1 Crossed (mi.)

Notes:

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 ENSRs delineation as shown on Plan Drawings (Lynch, 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 Commission Jurisdiction boundaries.

• • Denotes full or partial segment within Federal Lands or NJ State Pinelands Commission Jurisdiction boundaries.

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TABLE 5 Permanent Wetland Impacts: Poles in Wetlands and Wetland Forest Clearing for Four Alternatives Segment Preferred Alternative Parkway Alternative 69 kV Alternative No. of Poles Pole Impact Wetland Permanent No. of Poles Pole Impact Wetland Permanent No. of Poles No. of Pole Impact Wetland Permanent Wetland Impact within Pinelands Jurisdiction (Acres) in Wetlands within Forest Wetland in Wetlands within Forest Wetland in Existing within Forest 2

Wetland Clearing Impact Wetland Clearing Impact Wetlands Poles in Wetland Clearing Area (Acres) Within Area (Acres) Within Wetlands Area (Acres)

(Acres) Pinelands (Acres) Pinelands (Acres)

Jurisdiction Jurisdiction 1 to 2 21 0.002 0 0.0005 11 0.003 0 0.001 (51.83 11 28 0.003 0 0.001 (51.83 sq. ft.)

(85.67 sq. (23.58 sq. (116.23 sq. sq. ft.) (116.23 sq.

ft.) ft.) ft.) ft.)

2 to 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 to 4 12 0.002 3.321 0.0006 0 0 0 0 (84.84 sq. (28.28 sq. ft) ft.)

4 to 5 4 0.001 0.905 0 2 0 1.0 (43,900 1.0 (43,900 (28.28 sq. sq. ft.) sq. ft.)

ft.)

Total 37 0.005 4.226 0.001 13 0.003 1.0 (43,900 1.001 11 28 0.003 0 0.001 (51.83 sq. ft.)

(198.79 sq. (51.86 sq. (116.23 sq. sq. ft.) (43,951.83 (116.23 sq.

ft.) ft.) ft.) sq. ft.) ft.)

Notes:

1. Segment runs from node to node

2. New poles located within wetlands areas

3. Area of impact dependent on pole support structure Segment runs from node 2 - 5 along 69 kV Alternative 5/23/04

Table 6 Vegetative Clearing (acres)

Segment Preferred Parkway Alternative 69 kV Alternative Alternative 1 to 2a 0* 0* 0*

2 to 31a 15.5* 1.21*

3 to 41 13.4* 28.2*

0*

ROW Exchange 13.3 0 Parcel 4 to 5 0.4 0.86 Total Clearing 42.62 30.27 0 Notes:

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.

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Table 7a Listing of Threatened and Endangered Wildlife Scientific Name Common Name County Location Federal Status State Status Accipiter cooperii Coopers Hawk Atlantic/Burlington/Ocean T/T Ambystoma tigrinum t. Eastern Tiger Salamander Atlantic/Burlington/Ocean E Ammodramus savannarum Grasshopper Sparrow Atlantic/Burlington/Ocean T/S Bartramia longicauda Upland Sandpiper Atlantic/Burlington/Ocean E Buteo Lineatus Red-Shouldered Hawk Atlantic/Burlington/Ocean E/T Calidris canutus Red Knot Atlantic/Ocean T Charadrius melodus Piping Plover Atlantic/Ocean LT E Circus cyaneus Northern Harrier Atlantic/Burlington/Ocean E/U Cistothorus platensis Sedge Wren Atlantic/Burlington/Ocean E Clemmys insculpta Wood Turtle Atlantic/Burlington/Ocean T Clemmys muhlenbergii Bog Turtle Atlantic/Burlington/Ocean LT E Crotalus horridus h. Timber Rattlesnake Atlantic/Burlington/Ocean E Elaphe guttata g. Corn Snake Atlantic/Burlington/Ocean E Falco peregrinus Peregrine Falcon Atlantic/Burlington/Ocean E Haliaeetus leucocephalus Bald Eagle Atlantic/Burlington/Ocean LT E Hyla andersonii Pine Barrens Treefrog Atlantic/Burlington/Ocean E Hyla chrysoscelis Cope's Gray Treefrog Atlantic/Ocean E Laterallus jamaicensis Black Rail Atlantic/Ocean T/T Melanerpes erythrocephalus Red-Headed Woodpecker Atlantic/Burlington/Ocean T/T Nyctanassa violacea Yellow-Crowned Night-Heron Atlantic/Ocean T/T Nycticorax nycticorax Black-Crowned Night-Heron Atlantic/Ocean T/S Pandion haliaetus Osprey Atlantic/Burlington/Ocean T/T Pituophis melanoleucus m. Northern Pine Snake Atlantic/Burlington/Ocean T Podilymbus podiceps Pied-Billed Grebe Atlantic/Burlington/Ocean E/S Pooecetes gramineus Vesper Sparrow Atlantic/Burlington/Ocean E Pseudotriton montanus m. Eastern Mud Salamander Atlantic/Burlington T Rynchops niger Black Skimmer Atlantic/Ocean E Sterna antillarum Least Tern Atlantic/BurlingtonOcean E Strix varia Barred Owl Atlantic/Burlington/Ocean T/T Callophrys irus Frosted Elfin Atlantic/Ocean T Alasmidonta undulata Triangle Floater Burlington T Atrytone arogos a. Arogos Skipper Burlington/Ocean E Boloria selene myrina Silver-Bordered Fritillary Burlington/Ocean T Lampsilis cariosa Yellow Lampmussel Burlington T Lampsilis radiata Eastern Lampmussel Burlington T Leptodea ochracea Tidewater Mucket Burlington T Ligumia nasuta Eastern Pondmussel Burlington T Nicrophorus americanus American Burying Beetle Burlington/Ocean LE E Pontia protodice Checkered White Burlington/Ocean T Acipenser brevirostrum Shortnose Sturgeon Burlington LE E Botaurus lentiginosus American Bittern Burlington/Ocean E/S Dolichonyx oryzivorus Bobolink Burlington T/T Passerculus sandwichensis Savanna Sparrow Burlington T/T Sterna dougallii d. Roseate Tern Ocean LE E Cicindela dorsalis d. Northeastern Beach Tiger Beetle Ocean LT E

Table 7b Listing of Threatened, Endangered, and Pinelands Commission Plants Scientific Name Common County Federal State Habitat Flowering Fruiting Source Name Location Status Status Period Period Aeschynomene Sensitive-joint A LE E Fresh to brackish shores August to August to NHP/PC virginica vetch October October Aeschynomene Red Milkweed Pinelands PC rubra area Amaranthus Seabeach A/O LT E Overwash flats accreting July to late July to it death NHP pumilus amaranth ends of islands, and Fall but reaches lower foredunes peak in September Aristida lanosa Woolly three- B E NHP awn grass Asimina triloba Pawpaw B E Deciduous forests, on April to May August to NHP slopes of ravines, along October streams, and floodplains.

Soils are deep, rich, damp, sandy, or clayey Aster concolor Silvery aster Pinelands PC area Aster radula Low rough O E Wet woods or swamps July to September NHP aster Breweria Pickering's Pinelands PC pickeringii morning glory area Cacalia Pale indian B/O E Wooded slopes, rocky June to October NHP atriplicifolia plantain stream margins, open woods Calamagrostis Pickerings' B E Acid peats or sands, Late June to early September NHP pickeringii reed grass gravels, and shores Calamovilfa Pine Barren's Pinelands PC brevipilis reedgrass area Calystegia Occluded B E Thickets and shores, Mid-May to September NHP sepium ssp. bindweed coastal Cardamine longii Long's B/O E Woods in moist alluvial June to September NHP bittercress soil Carex cumulata Clustered A E Dry or moist acid soils June to September NHP sedge Carex Barrattii Barratt's Pinelands PC sadge area Chrysopsis Sickle-leaved Pinelands PC falcata golden aster area Chenopodium Red goosefoot A E Salt marshes or saline August to June to NHP rubrum soils October August Cirsium Virginia thistle A/B/O E Wet pineland, sphagnum Mid-August to October NHP virginianum or peaty bogs, swales and clearings on coastal plain.

Cleistes Spreading B E Damp pine barrens and Late June to July PC 5/23/04

Scientific Name Common County Federal State Habitat Flowering Fruiting Source Name Location Status Status Period Period divaricata pogonia peaty thickets Clitoria mariana Butterfly-pea A/O E Upland rocky woods with May to September NHP acid soils, sandstone glades, ravines, ridges and stream openings Coelorachis Wrinkled A E Flatwoods, cypress August to Fall NHP rugosa jointgrass swamp edges, pond September maragins, marshes Corema conradii Broom A/B/O E Sandy pine barrens and Mid-March to Late June to PC crowberry sandhills mid-April late July Coreopsis rosea Rose-colored Pinelands PC tickseed area Crotonopsis Rushfoil Pinelands PC elliptica area Cuscuta Button-bush B E Low grounds, on varius August and September NHP cephalanthus dodder shrubs and coarse herbs Cyperus Lancaster flat B E Sandy or loamy woods, August to October NHP lancastriensis sedge thickets, meadows ,

clearings Cyperus Coast flat A E Damp sands, peats, Late July to October NHP polystachyos sedge shores and clearings.

Cyperus Rough flat A E Dry sandy soil August to October NHP retrofractus sedge Cyperus Low-spike B E Damp soil July to NHP tenuifolius sedge October Desmodium Few-flower B/O E Rich, moist woods, June to September NHP Pauciflorum tick-trefoil ravines, bases of bluffs Desmodium Sessile-leaf A/B E Dry, open, sandy or July to August September NHP sessilifolium tick-trefoil sterile ground of woods and shaded areas Desmodium Stiff tick trefoil Pinelands PC strictum area Draba reptans Carolina B E Rocky open ground, February to May NHP whitlow-grass glades, pastures, roadsides, railroads.

Eleocharis Knotted spike- A E Shallow water Early August Early August PC equisetoides rush to September to Septemebr eleocharis Black-fruit B E Sandy or peaty shores Late June to October NHP melanocarpa Spike-rush and pine barrens Eleocharis tortilis Tristed spike- B/O E Springy swamps, wet June to September NHP rush woods and thickets of the coastal plain Eriophorum Rough cotton- A/B/O E Peaty soil Late June to September NHP tenellum grass Eupatorium Dog-fennel B E Borders of woods, Mid-Sept to November NHP capillifolium thoroughwort clearings, fields, and roadsides Eupatorium Pine barron A/B/O E Wet, low ground of open Earky July to October NHP/PC resinosum boneset bogs, swamps, streamsides Fraxinus Pumkin ash O E fresh water swamps, often along blackwater rivers in the NHP profunda Coastal Plain Galactia volubilis Downy milk- O E Dry thickets and borders July, August NHP pea of woods 5/23/04

Scientific Name Common County Federal State Habitat Flowering Fruiting Source Name Location Status Status Period Period Melanthium Virginia B/O E Meadow, swales, Mid-June, July NHP virginicum bunchflower savannahs, and thickets Micranthemum Nuttall's B E Fresh tidal mud August to October NHP micranthemoides mudwort Muhlenbergia Long-awn A E Sandy or rocky woods September, October PC capillaris smoke grass and clearins Muhlenbergia Torrey's muhly Pinelands September, October NHP torreyana area Myriophyllum Slender water- A/O E Shallow margins of July to NHP tenellum milfoil ponds and pools in sand, October granitic gravel, mud, and peat Myriophyllum Whorled O E Shallow waters, June to September NHP verticillatum water-milfoil Narthecium Bog (yellow) A/B/O C E Boggy Pinebarrens and Late June to July to PC americanum asphodel savannahs late July September Nelumbo lutea American B E Ponds, quiet streams, July to September NHP lotus and estuaries Nuphar Small yellow B E Pond margins and dead June to October NHP microphyllum pond-lily waters Nymphoides Floating Heart Pinelands PC cordata area Oenothera Sea-beach A/O E Sandy beaches and June to September NHP humifusa evening- dune- hollows primrose Onosmodium Virginia false- A/B/O E Pinelands, dry sandy May to July NHP virginianum gromwell woods, and open sands Panicum Bristling panic B E Dry sands June to October NHP aciculare grass Panicum Narrow Panic Pinelands PC hemitomon Grass area Panicum hirstii Hirst's panic A C E Wet shores Late June to Late June to PC grass August August Penstemon Smooth B E Meadows, bottoms, rich May , June NHP laevigatus beardtongue woods, calcareous bluffs Phlox pilosa Downy phlox B E Dry open woods, May to Early July NHP sandhills, openings, prairies Phoradendron American Pinelands PC flavescens mistletoe area Plantago pusilla Dwarf plantain O E Sandy fields and April to June NHP openings Platanthera Yellow A/B E NHP integra fringeless orchid Polemonium Greek- B E Rich woods and Mid-April to June NHP reptans valerian bottoms, Polygala mariana Maryland Pinelands PC milkwort area Polygonum Sea-beach A/O E Sandy seabeaches, July to November NHP glaucum knotweed saline pond-shores and dune-hollows Preanthes Slender Pinelands PC autumnalis rattlesnake area 5/23/04

Scientific Name Common County Federal State Habitat Flowering Fruiting Source Name Location Status Status Period Period Gentiana Pine Barrems Pinelands PC autumnalis Gentian area Glaux maritima Sea-milkwort A/O E Saline or brackish June, July NHP shores, marshes and sands Gnaphalium Small A/O E Dry clearings, borders of August and November NHP helleri everlasting woods and fields Habenaria ciliaris Yellow-fringed Pinelands PC orchid area Habenaria Crested Pinelands PC cristata Yellow Orchid area Habenaria Southern Pinelands PC integra yellow orchid area Helonias bullata Swamp-pink A/B/O LT E Swamps and Bogs Bloom Early Fruit June to NHP May to July July Hieracium kalmii Canada A E NHP hawkweed Hottonia inflata Featherfoil O E Pools and ditches April to June Autumn and NHP winter Hypericum Barton's St. A/B E Damps sands, peats, Late July to Early September NHP adpressum John's-wort and sand margins Jeffersonia Twinleaf O E Woods April, May NHP diphylla Juncus New Jersey A/B/O E Sandy, wet soil of isolated pineland bogs, cedar NHP/PC caeseriensis rush swamps, springy woods Juncus torreyi Torrey's rush A/O E Low often sandy soils July to NHP October Kuhnia False boneset A/B E Open woods, thickets, Late July to October NHP eupatorioides clearings rocky slopes Lemna perpusilla Minute A E NHP duckweed Limosella Awl-leaf B/O E Brackish sand or mud Late June to October NHP subulata mudwort Linum Sandplain flax A/B/O E Agrillaceous, siliceous or July, August NHP intercursum peaty shores Liparis loeselii Lily-leaved Pinelands PC twayblade area Liparis Loesel's Pinelands PC twayblade area Liparis Southern Pinelands PC twayblade area Lobelia boykinii Boykin's A E Wet Pinelands May to late Early August PC lobelia July to Septemebr Lobelia canbyi Canby's Pinelands PC lobelia area Ludwigia hirtella Hairy ludwigia Pinelands PC area Ludwigia linearis Linear-leaved Pinelands PC ludwigia area Luzula acuminata Hairy wood- O E Woods , clearings, and April, May NHP rush bluffs Lygodium Climbing fern Pinelands PC palmatum area 5/23/04

Scientific Name Common County Federal State Habitat Flowering Fruiting Source Name Location Status Status Period Period root Prunus Chicksaw A/O E Dry thickets and borders Late March, June , July NHP angustifolia plum of woods April Ptelea trifoliata Wafer-ash B E Alluvial thickets, rocky Late May to early July NHP slopes, and gravels Ranunculus Seaside A/O E Saline or brackish May to October NHP cymbalaria buttercup shores rarely in fresh habitats Rhexia aristosa Awned A E Wet pine barrens July to Early September NHP/PC meadow-beauty Rhododendron Dwarf Azalea O E Pine barrens and sandy April to early June NHP Aum open woods Rhynchospora Capitate Pinelands PC cephalantha beakrush area Rhynchospora Coarse grass- O E Low grounds, on varius shrubs and July to early NHP globularis like beaked- coarse herbs September rush Rhynchospora Slender Pinelands PC inundata beaked rush area Rhynchospora Knieskern's A/B/O LT E Wet soil of pineland bogs Late July to Late July to NHP knieskernii beaked rush over iron deposits September September Rhynchospora Small-head A/B/O E NHP microcephala beaked rush Sagittaria Southern B E NHP australis arrowhead Sagittaria teres Slender A E Submersed in shallow water, or on sandy, wet shores, NHP arrowhead of ponds and swamps Schizaea pusilla Curly grass Pinelands PC fern area Schoenoplectus Torrey's B E NHP torreyi bulrush Schwalbea Chaffseed A/B/O LE E Moist to Dry, sandy Early May to August NHP/PC americana ground of pine-oak June woods and shaded edges, marshes Scirpus longii Long's A/B/O E Fresh water of swamps, Late May to Late May to NHP/PC woolgrass marshes, and meadows August, but August plants usually only vegetative Scirpus Saltmarsh O E Saline to brackish marshes and brackish Mid-July to NHP maritimus bulrush to fresh tidal shores October Scleria minor Slender nut Pinelands PC rush area Scleria reticularis Reticulated Pinelands PC nut rush area Sclerolepis Sclerolopis Pinelands PC uniflora area Solidago stricta Wand-like Pinelands PC goldenrod area Spiranthes Lace-lip A/B/O E Bogs, marshes, shallow July to September NHP laciniata ladies' tresses ponds Spiranthes Little ladies Pinelands PC 5/23/04

Scientific Name Common County Federal State Habitat Flowering Fruiting Source Name Location Status Status Period Period tuberosa tresses area Stylisma Pickering's A/B/O E NHP pickeringii var morning-glory Tofeildia False B E Wet, sand, clay ot Peat Late June to August Pinelands racemosa asphodel late July Tridens flavus var Chapman's O E Dry fields, roadsides, August to October NHP chapmanii redtop openings and borders of woods Triglochin Seaside O E Saline, brackish or fresh May to August NHP maritima arrow-grass marshes and shores Utricularia biflora Two-flower B/O E Shallow pools July to NHP bladderwort October Utricularia minor Lessor O E Shallow pools, wet May to August NHP bladderwort meadows, bogs and shores Utricularia Dwarf white A E NHP olivacea bladderwort Utricularia Reversed A E Pond, lake, river shores July to September NHP resupinata bladderwort and margins, Pools in Pine barrens Uvularia puberula Pine barron B/O E Moist soil of swamp Early May to June NHP var nitida bellwort edges in pinelands Valerianella Beaked B E Damp to dry woods, April, May NHP radiata cornsalad meadows, fields, and roadsides Verbena simplex Narrow-leaf A/B/O E Dry, Open, sandy or Early June to late July, some NHP vervain rocky, no-acid ground of September thin woods, fields, roadsides Vulpia elliotea Squirel-tail six A E Sandy ground May, June NHP weeks grass Xyris caroliniana Sand yellow- A/B E Wet peaty or sany soil, July to September NHP eyed-grass Xyris caroliniana Fringed A/B/O E Pinelands, swamps, and Mid July to Mid August to NHP yellow-eyed- pond margins, bogs September late grass September Zigadenus Death-camus O E Sandy pinelands and June to leimanthoides bogs of the costal plain August Notes:

B = Burlington County A = Atlantic County O = Ocean County 5/23/04

Table 8 Land Use for Alternatives Segment Preferred Alternative Parkway Alternative 69 kV Alternative 1 to 2 Undeveloped/Forest Undeveloped/Forest Undeveloped/Forest Residential Residential Residential Utility & associated Utility & associated Utility & associated structures (Oyster Creek structures (Oyster structures (Oyster Power Plant, Creek Power Plant, Creek Power Plant, Sands Point Substation)* Sands Point Sands Point Substation)* Substation)*

2 to 3 Undeveloped/Forest, Highway Residential Residential Undeveloped/Forest* Undeveloped/Forest Highway* 2 Quarries Utility & associated 3 to 4 Undeveloped/Forest, Highway structures (Cedar Federal Land (National Undeveloped/Forest* Substation)*

Wildlife Refuge)

Highway 4 to 5 Business/Commercial, Business/Commercial Undeveloped/Forest Quarry Highway, Utility & Utility & associated associated structures structures (Cedar (Cedar Substation) Substation)

Notes:

Land use was determined through review of aerial photographs and field verification. Primary land use for each segment is listed first.

Parkway Alternative: Segment runs from nodes 2 to 3 and 3 to 4 69 kV Alternative: Segment runs from nodes 2 to 5 5/23/04

Table 9 Aesthetics for Alternatives Segment Preferred Alternative Parkway Alternative 69 kV Alternative No. of Height Impact Description No. of Height Impact Description No. of Height No. of Height Impact Description poles above poles above Proposed above Existing above grade grade Poles grade Poles grade (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft)

Proposed Existing Poles Poles 1-2 138* 55 to 65 Poles originate from the existing 80* 77 to 82 Poles originate from the existing 80* 77 to 82 158* 52 - 74.5 Poles originate from the existing Oyster Creek Substation, partially screened by trees along ROW through Oyster Creek Substation, partially Oyster Creek Substation, partially undeveloped areas. Poles visible to GSP traffic at aerial road crossing. Poles partially screened by trees screened by trees along ROW screened by trees along ROW as ROW skirts residential areas near node 2. The existing line will be strung on new taller poles, but the through undeveloped areas. Poles through undeveloped areas. total number of poles on this segment will be reduced by 78 (49%).

visible to GSP traffic at aerial road Poles visible to GSP traffic at crossing. Poles partially screened aerial road crossing. Poles by trees as ROW skirts residential partially screened by trees as areas near node 2. The existing line ROW skirts residential areas near will be strung on 55 foot poles. node 2. The existing line will be strung on new taller poles, but the total number of poles on this segment will be reduced by 78 (49%).

2-3 92* 55 to 80 Weathered steel will be located 26* 77 to 82 Weathered steel or possibly 214* 77 to 100 217* 52 - 74.5 Weathered steel or possibly laminated wood poles are partially screened by trees in existing ROW located directly adjacent to the roadway. laminated wood poles will be in undeveloped areas. Poles are visible to traffic along roadways in residential areas and at aerial Poles will be visible from roadway located directly adjacent to the crossings of roads and the Garden State Parkway. Poles lead into the Cedar Substation via an existing traffic but will replace existing roadway (Straight Rd.). Poles will ROW in an industrial area. Pole replacement will be on a one to one basis for existing poles, however the distribution line poles on an one to be visible from roadway traffic but new poles will be double circuit weathered steel or possibly laminates wood and 10 to 15 feet taller than one basis. will replace (and reduce the the existing wooden poles.

number of) existing distribution line poles thereby mitigating potential visual impacts.

3-4 97** 55 to 80 Weathered steel will be partially 45* 86 to Weathered steel or possibly screened by trees along the GSP 100 laminated wood poles will be ROW. An aerial crossing of the line visible to traffic along the GSP over the GSP will cross highway ROW, as few trees will provide traffic at right angles and only be screening. A diagonal aerial briefly visible by highway traffic. crossing of the line over the GSP will be briefly visible by highway traffic 4-5 43 55 to 80 Weathered steel poles will be 57 86 Weathered steel or possibly partially screened from highway laminated wood poles will be travelers by trees on the GSP ROW. located directly adjacent to the In addition existing development roadway, visible from roadway along Route 72 will help minimize traffic in this already commercial visual impacts of the poles. The area. Weathered steel or possibly poles lead into the Cedar Substation laminated wood poles lead into via an existing ROW in an industrial the Cedar Substation via an area. existing ROW in an industrial area. The existing line will be strung on new taller poles, but the total number of poles on this segment will be reduced by 3 (17%).

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.

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Table 10 Pole Details for Alternatives Segment Preferred Alternative Parkway Alternative 69 kV Alternative2 No. of Height Pole No. of Height Pole No. of Height Pole poles above Type poles above Type poles above Type grade grade grade (ft) (ft) (ft) 1 to 2 138 55 to 65 B 2 80* 77 to B 2 80* 75 to B2 82 85 2 to 3 92 55 to 80 H1 26* 77 to H1 214 75 to H1 82 85 Portions 3 to 4 97** 55 to 80 B 1

45 86 to B1 Not 100 Determi ned 4 to 5 43 55 to 80 H1 57 86 H1 Total 370 -- -- 208 -- -- 294 -- --

Notes:

• Denotes full or partial segments within NJ Pinelands Commission Jurisdictional boundaries

• • Denotes full or partial segments within Federal Land 1

H - Steel Pole, Horizontal Post Construction (Double Circuit 69kV/230kV) 1 B - Steel Pole, Braced Post Construction (Tangent, Double Circuit - 69 kV/230 kV) 2 B - Steel Pole, Braced Post Construction (Tangent, Single Circuit - 230 kV) 1 D - 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 Segment Road Name Usage Comments 1 to 2 Garden State Parkway Limited access toll road High speed 4-lane divided highway Wells Mills (County Road 532) Local Access --

Morey Road Residential area access --

Drift Road Local off road travel Undedicated Drift Road Local off road travel Undedicated Drift Road Local off road travel Undedicated Drift Road Local off road travel Undedicated Pan Coast Road Residential area access Unpaved 2 to 3 Wells Mill Road Local off road travel Unpaved Pan Coast Road Local Connector Unpaved/Shared ROW Pine-Oak Boulevard Residential area access --

Pine Oak Boulevard Residential area access --

West Bay Ave. (aka Straight Regional distribution Shared ROW Road) highway Cloverdale Road Local off road travel Unpaved Catherine Street Local access Unpaved Cloverdale Road Local off road travel Unpaved Nautilus Lane Local access --

Harpoon Drive Local Connector Shared ROW Mutineer Avenue Residential area access --

Four-Mile Avenue Residential area access --

Lighthouse Drive Local Connector Shared ROW 3 to 4 Garden State Parkway Limited access toll road High speed 4-lane divided highway Beachview Avenue Local access Dead ends at crossing Old Manahawkin Cedar Bridge Vacated --

Road Little Worth Mill Road Vacated --

State Highway Route 72 Regional access --

4 to 5 Washington Avenue Local access --

East Road Local access --

Westerly Master Local access --

Eastern Connector Local access --

State Highway Route 72 Regional Access --

State Route 9 Ramp --

State Route 9 Regional Access --

State Route 9 Ramp Ramp --

Notes:

Road Crossings as shown on the electronic coverage of the Plan Drawings (Lynch, Giuliano & Associates dated 04-08-04).

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APPENDIX C MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN CONECTIV POWER DELIVERY AND THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

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INTEGRATED VEGETATION MANAGEMENT

APPENDIX D WETLAND MITIGATION PLAN

Conectiv Power Delivery Cedar to Oyster Creek - 230kV Project (Northern Phase)

Wetland Mitigation Plan Authority The New Jersey Freshwater Protection Act Rules (NJAC 7:7 A-15) state that the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection may require mitigation in accordance with this chapter in order to compensate for impacts to a freshwater wetland and/or State open water resulting from regulated activities authorized under an individual or general freshwater wetlands permit. Furthermore, mitigation shall, at a minimum, fully compensate for the loss of ecological value caused by a disturbance, by replacing any freshwater wetlands values and functions lost or disturbed with equal values and functions. In order to comply with the regulations Conectiv has developed the following mitigation plan in order to finalize discussions with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection on the appropriate mitigation measures for the Cedar to Oyster Creek 230 kV project.

Impacts The 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 is approximately 5.517 acres. Of this approximately 4.229 acres of forested wetlands will be cleared for the power line right of way. Although forest clearing will take place in the right of way, a scrub-shrub wetland environment will be allowed to return. Conectiv's vegetation management plan encourages the establishment of a shrub community by the selective removal of tree species during periodic maintenance clearing activities. Total wetland loss due to the placement of fill material (i.e., pole foundations) will be 0.003 acres. The remaining impacts consist of clearing of emergent and scrub shrub wetlands within the power line right of way. These wetlands will be permitted to return to their emergent and scrub shrub states after the construction of the line.

Mitigation.

The proposed mitigation to compensate for the impacts to wetlands associated with the project is as follows:

Forested Wetland - Forested wetlands will be restored at a 2:1 ratio. Therefore, the 4.229 acres of forested wetland impacts will compensated through two methods. The forested wetland impact associated with the clearing of the right of way will be restored to either an emergent and/or scrub-shrub wetland (1:1 restoration). In addition, another 4.229 acres of wetland will compensated through land donation or a monetary contribution in accordance with NJAC 7:7 A-15, or the creation of new forested wetland on another parcel of land located within the watershed of the approved project corridor. This latter compensation is intended as mitigation for the permanent loss of forested habitat Emergent and Scrub-Shrub Wetland - Approximately 1.285 acres of emergent and scrub-shrub wetlands will be impacted by the clearing of the project corridor. Mitigation of

these temporarily impacted wetlands will consist of restoring the approved project corridor 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 of approximately 0.003 acres of wetlands, mitigation will be at a 2:1 ratio, for a total of 0.006 acres. The mitigation will be in the form of land donation or a monetary contribution in accordance with NJAC 7:7 A-15, or the creation of wetland on another parcel of land located within the watershed of the Approved Route.

It is possible that enhancement, rather than creation, or land or monetary donation, will be 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, degraded wetlands would be enhanced via the removal of invasive species, hydrology improvements, or other method to improve the quality of the wetland identified for improvement.

Negotiations are currently on-going to ascertain the optimal and mutually acceptable manner of mitigating these wetland impacts.

Specification In the event that mitigation rather than land donation or a monetary contribution is the agreed 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 used to select the appropriate contractor in order to meet the mitigation requirements specified above.

ATTACHMENT A WETLAND MITIGATION SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR CEDAR TO OYSTER CREEK 230 kV Project 1

ATTACHMENT A SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR CEDAR TO OYSTER CREEK 230 kV Project SECTION 0100 PART 1 GENERAL 1.01 DOCUMENT COMPLIANCE A. Site preparation and conditions as described in the State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection, Freshwater Wetlands Individual Permit, 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....

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SECTION 0110 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION PART 1 GENERAL 1.01 PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING A. OWNER shall schedule a preconstruction meeting at the Project site or other convenient location prior to commencement of construction activities. At the meeting, responsibilities and personnel assignments shall be reviewed.

B. Attendees: OWNER, ENGINEER, WETLANDS MITIGATION SPECIALIST, 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 shall include 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 priorities

13. Safety procedures and standards

14. First aid

15. Security

16. Housekeeping

17. Working hours

18. Sanitary facilities

19. Water source and disposal

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21. Noise control

22. Dust control

23. Site access 1.02 PRE-CONSTRUCTION PLAN A. The Contractor shall develop a general plan for a review by Wetlands Mitigation 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 to excavate, 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 procedures Procedures for removal of existing vegetation Erosion and sediment control procedures including placement and maintenance of silt fence Dewatering means and methods Procedures for installation, operation, and maintenance of a sediment filtration device, and Procedures for controlling turbidity of discharged water New Jersey Erosion and Sediment Control Plan 1.03 PROJECT COORDINATION A. 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 4

Specialist, such as approval of subgrade elevations, work during adverse weather (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.

1.03 WETLAND MITIGATION SPECIALIST A. The Wetland Mitigation Specialist will monitor excavation and planting activities during construction. For wetland excavation the Wetlands Mitigation Specialist will:

Help the Contractor identify areas not to be disturbed Monitor and document the excavation and removal of material from the wetland mitigation area, and Monitor 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.

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SECTION 0120 MOBILIZATION AND SITE PREPARATION PART 1 GENERAL 1.1 WORK INCLUDED A. This section covers the work necessary for mobilization of personnel and equipment, set up all temporary offices, buildings, facilities, utilities and prepare the site for construction, complete.

1.2 GENERAL A. The limits of the site and areas designated for Contractors temporary facilities are shown on the Drawings.

B. The limits of the Owners property or temporary easements are shown on the Drawings.

C. In the event additional space is required for the Contractors operations, the Contractor shall make own arrangements and pay for such additional space.

1.3 POLLUTION CONTROL A. Contractor shall provide methods, means and facilities required to prevent contamination of soil, water, or atmosphere by discharges from construction operations and construction equipment.

B. Contractors 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 Specifications with regard to construction noise and fuel storage/containment.

PART 2 PRODUCTS 2.1 TEMPORARY FACILITIES A. The Contractor shall provide all temporary facilities as required for performing the work, including the facilities for the Engineer=s use.

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A. The Contractor shall obtain the necessary permits for connection to temporary utility services. Installation shall not be in conflict with mitigation plan design.

2.3 SECURITY FENCE A. Contractors security fence for temporary storage may be constructed for the protection of the Contractors 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 3 EXECUTION 3.1 CLEARING THE SITE A. Specified in Section 003 CLEARING, GRUBBING AND STRIPPING.

3.2 LAYOUT A. Set up temporary construction facilities in a neat and orderly manner within designated 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.

3.3 OBSTRUCTIONS A. Some obstructions may not be shown. Bidders are advised to carefully inspect 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 Contractors costs or schedule for completion, a proper adjustment to the Contract will be made.

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SECTION 0130 SURVEYING REQUIREMENTS PART 1 GENERAL 1.1

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 Surveyor shall 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 conditions

3. Providing survey control during construction, and

4. Preparing Record Drawings 1.2 QUALIFICATIONS OF SURVEYOR A. CONTRACTOR shall retain the services of a Professional Land Surveyor licensed 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 a proven record of successful performance on projects of similar magnitude.

1.3 SUBMITTALS A. Contractor shall submit to Engineer the Survey Plan for the project. The Survey 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 Surveyor

2. Qualifications of the survey firm.

3. The type of equipment the Surveyor intends to use in the field and in the office (i.e., computer software).

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4. The survey firms commitment to meet the project schedule.

B. CONTRACTOR shall submit to Wetland Mitigation Specialist, Engineer or Owner, 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 Engineer Working Drawing that identifies the property boundary, and includes a written summary of the actions performed to verify the location in the field.

1.4 EXAMINATION A. Contractor or Contractors Surveyor shall verify locations of survey control points identified on the Drawings prior to starting work.

B. CONTRACTOR shall promptly notify OWNER of any discrepancies discovered.

1.5 SURVEY REFERENCE POINTS A. The Surveyor shall verify the existence of survey control points identified on 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 bench marks on-site prior to construction.

C. CONTRACTOR shall protect pre-existing and new survey control and reference points, and monuments during construction.

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A. The Surveyor shall locate and clearly mark in the field all property boundaries 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 work utilizing 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.

1.7 CONSTRUCTION TOLERANCES A. The construction tolerances on final grades shall be within plus or minus 0.1 ft 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 account for them in the construction schedule.

PART 2 PRODUCTS 1.1 RECORD DRAWINGS A. CONTRACTOR shall submit to Engineer the following Record Drawings.

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1. The initial work area (including property boundaries within 100 ft of the limits of disturbance of any of CONTRACTOR=s work) after clearing and 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.

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SECTION 0140 CLEARING, GRUBBING AND STRIPPING PART 1 GENERAL 1.1 WORK INCLUDED A. This section covers the work necessary to remove all interfering or objectionable 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 defacement of 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 prior to commencing the work under this section.

PART 2 PRODUCTS 2.1 GENERAL A. Provide all materials, suitable and in adequate quantity, required to accomplish the work on schedule and as specified herein.

2.2 CLEARING A. Definition: Clearing shall consist of cutting, removing and disposing of trees, 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.

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2.3 PRESERVATION OF TREES, SHRUBS AND OTHER VEGETATION A. Protect trees, shrubbery and other vegetation not designated for removal from 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.

2.4 GRUBBING A. Definition: Grubbing shall consist of the mechanical removal and disposal of 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.

2.5 CLEARING AND GRUBBING LIMITS A. Construction Staking: (For information only)

1. The Engineer will stake the clearing limits on a 50-foot interval and determine 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 clearance between 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=s land grading work. The Contractor shall remove all stakes after completion and acceptance of the land grading.

A. All borrow areas will be cleared and grubbed. These areas will be cleared and 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 extent necessary for the disposal of waste materials and placed in only approved temporary stock pile areas.

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A. No burning of combustible materials will be permitted. Remove all cleared and 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.

2.7 STRIPPING A. Definition: Stripping shall include the removal and disposal of all organic sod, 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.

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SECTION 0150 EARTHWORK PART 1 GENERAL 1.1 WORK INCLUDED A. This section covers the work necessary for the earthwork.

1.2 DEFINITIONS A. 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 off selected 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.

1.3 SUBMITTALS A. Provide the following submittals: Copies of permits obtained for excavation, blasting, etc., that are required by state and local governing authorities.

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

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1.5 TOLERANCES A. All material limits shall be constructed within a tolerance of 0.1 foot except where 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 2 PRODUCTS 2.1 GENERAL A. Provide all labor, materials and equipment necessary to accomplish the work specified in this section.

2.2 UNCLASSIFIED EXCAVATION A. 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.

2.3 TOPSOIL A. 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 conducted to 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 Contractors 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 Contractors plan.

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C. Where topsoils at the compensation site are to be excavated in order to meet the 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 an increase 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, the material 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 or equipment 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.

2.4 RIPRAP A. Riprap shall consist of hard, strong, durable, non-carbonate particles that are free 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.

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PART 3 EXECUTION 3.1 CLEARING, GRUBBING AND STRIPPING A. Complete clearing, grubbing and stripping work as specified in Section 003 CLEARING, GRUBBING AND STRIPPING prior to beginning work in the section.

3.2 GENERAL EXCAVATION A. Perform all excavation of every description, regardless of the type, nature or condition of material encountered, as specified, shown or required to accomplish the construction.

3.3 LIMITS OF EXCAVATION A. Correct all over excavated areas at the Contractor=s sole expense.

Excavated material from other areas can be replaced on these areas as shown 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.

3.4 REMOVAL OF WATER A. Dewatering means the prevention of surface water and subsurface or groundwater 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 18

pumping. 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.

3.5 PLACING RIPRAP A. If required, place riprap carefully to depth of riprap as indicated by the Engineer. Intermix the sizes of riprap material to provide uniform gradation between small and large material.

3.6 DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATION A. 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.

3.7 PLACING TOPSOIL A. After rough grading is completed and reviewed by the Engineer, spread topsoil, 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 and each fill or backfill layer. Augmentation fill or backfill shall not be placed until 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 the moisture 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 19

construction site dry and in such condition that placement of fill may proceed unhindered by saturation of the area.

3.8 SITE GRADING A. Perform all earthwork to the lines and grades as shown and/or established by 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 required surface of subsoil. These comments are also shown on the project drawings.

C. When excavations have reached the prescribed depths, the Wetlands Mitigation 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.

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21 SECTION 0160 ACCESS ROADS AND CONSTRUCTION TRAIL PART 1 GENERAL 1.1 WORK INCLUDED A. This section covers work required for the construction and maintenance of access roads and construction trails.

PART 2 PRODUCTS 2.1 GENERAL A. The Contractor shall furnish all fill, crushed rock, culverts, fence gates fabric matting and other materials and equipment necessary for the construction and maintenance of access roads and construction trails.

PART 3 EXECUTION 3.1 ACCESS ROADS A. 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.

3.2 CONSTRUCTION TRAILS A. The Contractor shall limit Contractors activities to the area within the site limits 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.

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

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SECTION 0170 SOIL EROSION STABILIZATION (VEGETATIVE)

FOR STOCKPILED MATERIAL PART 1 GENERAL 1.1 WORK INCLUDED A. 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 Contractors sole expense.

B. For bidding purposes, the areas requiring stabilization are indicated on the Drawings. 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 2 PRODUCTS 2.1 SEED A. 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 final pay estimate.

c. All seed shall have been tested within the 6 months immediately preceding the date of sowing such material on this job.

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d. Inoculant B The inoculant for treating legume seed in the seed mixtures 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 recommended rate of inoculant will be used when seed is broadcasted; four times the 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 Seed Certification, 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.

2.2 SEED - SOURCE A. Seed will be provided by a reputable supplier and be from the current year crop.

2.3 SEED - SPECIES SELECTION A. The use of any temporary seed mixture will exclude Eragrostis curvula (weeping lovegrass) and any weedy annual.

2.4 FERTILIZER A. Fertilizer shall be commercial, chemical type, uniform in composition, free flowing, 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 the following:

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.

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A. 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.

2.6 STRAW A. 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.

2.7 SOIL EROSION NETTING A. Erosion Control mat shall meet the requirements of Type F flexible liner as defined by Specification Section 18 (Grassed Waterway) of the Standards for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control in New Jersey.

PART 3 EXECUTION 3.1 SUBMITTALS A. 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.

3.2 PLANTING AND SEEDING SCHEDULES A. Planting and hydro seeding shall be performed in accordance with the following schedule:

1. Summer Hydro seeding: No earlier that April 1st and no later than October 15th.

2. Winter Hydro seeding: October 16th until weather conditions prohibit further construction operations as determined by the Engineer.

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A. Prior to hydro seeding operations and after surface has been shaped, and graded, 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:

3.5 WINTER SEEDING A. 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 soil erosion 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.

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SECTION 0180 CULVERTS PART 1 GENERAL 1.1 WORK INCLUDED A. This section covers the work necessary for the construction of the culverts, complete.

PART 2 PRODUCTS 2.1 CULVERT PIPE A. Corrugated metal pipe shall be manufactured of not lighter than 16-gauge sheet steel and be furnished in single lengths where practicable.

PART 3 EXECUTION 3.1 LAYING PIPE A. 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 pipe culverts and connect sections in conformance with the manufacturer=s printed instructions.

3.2 BACKFILLING A. Backfill pipe zone with selected material placed in 6-inch lifts on each side of 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.

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A. Dispose of excavation not required for backfill off of the site.

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SECTION 0200 PLANTING PART 1 GENERAL 1.1 WORK INCLUDED A. This section covers the work necessary for the planting and establishment of plant materials, complete, including furnishing, delivery, planting and maintenance of trees, shrubs and ground covers.

1.2 RELATED WORK SPECIFIED AND PERFORMED UNDER OTHER SECTIONS Section Item EARTHWORK Earthwork FINISH GRADING Finish Grading PART 2 PRODUCTS 2.1 ABBREVIATIONS A. 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 30

CY Cubic yard, not compacted AAN American Association of Nurserymen Wetlands Mitigation The Wetlands Mitigation Specialist 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 Potassium 2.2 TOPSOIL A. Topsoil is available from stockpiles on the site. Topsoil shall consist of the uppermost 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 Contractors sole expense.

2.3 IMPORTED TOPSOIL A. Imported topsoil shall be a natural, friable soil, representative of productive soils 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.

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B. Topsoil shall meet, or shall be improved to meet, the following mechanical requirements by adding sand and/or peat or manure and incorporating into the topsoil:

Component Maximum Percentage Sand 65%

Silt 50%

Clay 25%

2.4 pH CONTROL A. 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.

2.5 LIME A. Ground dolomitic limestone not less than 85 percent total carbonates and magnesium, 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.

2.6 FERTILIZER A. Fertilizer rates are shown in Table (To be Determined) on the Drawings.

B. Commercial Fertilizer: A complete plant food containing, by weight, a minimum 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 standards of the Association of Official Agricultural Chemists (AOAC), uniform in composition, dry, free-flowing, and delivered in original, unopened containers bearing manufacturer=s guaranteed analysis. For areas specified on the Drawings, fertilizer shall be slow-release granular10-10-10 (N,P,K).

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C. Planting Tablets: Tablets shall be of a time release type such as agriform or equal 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.

2.7 TEXTURAL SOIL AMENDMENTS A. Peat: A natural residue formed by decomposition of reeds, sedges or mosses 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 free from 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.

2.8 MULCH A. 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 litter containing no chemicals or noxious weed seed harmful to plant life.

C. Wood Mulch: Wood mulch shall consist of wood chips derived from the chipping of trunks, limbs and stumps of various tree species or barkdust medium grind, fir, pine, hemlock: inch plus size or pine bark.

2.9 TREE PAINT A. Waterproof, asphalt-base paint with antiseptic properties, manufactured for use on tree wounds.

2.10 ANTI-DESICCANT A. A transpiration retarding material to be used where any plant material is moved during the growing season.

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A. Nomenclature: Names of horticultural plants conform to those given in Standardized 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 planting at 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 3 EXECUTION 3.1 INSPECTIONS AND REPORTS A. 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 be performed by a qualified soils analyst or engineer in accordance with AASHTO T 88-72, Mechanical Analysis of Soils.

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b. Submit to Landscape Architect and Wetlands Mitigation Specialist the 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 County or 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 the names 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.

3.2 METHOD OF DELIVERY A. Balled and Burlapped Plants: Supply plants designated as BB in Plant List with 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 with self-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 with anti-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.

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3.3 PREPARATION AND STORAGE OF MATERIALS A. Heeling-In: Cover balls of BB plants and containers of CG plants which cannot 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 chemical analysis 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.

3.4 PLANTING PROCEDURES A. Project Schedule:

1. Within 20 calendar days after the date specified for the commencement of 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 nurseries

b. Survey and staking of plant locations.

c.Delivery of topsoil and other materials

d. 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 schedule of proposed maintenance operations indicating the number of man-hours contemplated for each operation by season during Autumn, Winter, Spring and Summer.

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B. 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 each clump, 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.

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

B. Excavate circular pits with vertical sides by auguring or digging, as shown in planting Details. Diameter of pits for CG and BB trees and shrubs shall be at least twice the diameter of the root ball. Pits for CG and BB shall also 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 fertilizer tablets as described herein and on Table (To be Determined).

D. Set plants upright as shown on the Planting Details. Place fertilizer planting pellets 3 to 5 inches below bottom of BB or CG roots according to manufacturer=s recommended rates. Do not remove plant from container until immediately before planting. Examine roots to determine if they are pot bound. Carefully separate any pot bound or cramped roots and spread 37

them out when placing the plant so that the roots can grow without further constriction 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 in Materials section) around roots and compact carefully to avoid injury to roots and to fill voids. Compost and mulch rates are listed in Table (To be Determined). 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 below final 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 seed between 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 or other approved mechanical seeding equipment. Seeds shall be thoroughly mixed with an equal volume of clean washed sand prior to broadcasting for more 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 10-10-10 fertilizer over the seeded areas.

H. Water seeded areas to soak ground as needed for grasses to become healthy and established.

3.6 PLANTING 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 put in place by the Contractor for protection of the site from damage.

B. The Contractor must supply some means of protection against herbivores such as mice, deer, etc., to ensure the success rate of the planted trees and shrubs as stated in the GUARANTEE. Examples noted here are no the only choices; however, the Wetlands Mitigation Specialist must approve of the means of plant protection chosen prior to implementation. Some examples are as follows:

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1. 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 tube for 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 around boundary of planted area to avoid rodents damage. Weed control can be accomplished by carefully applying RODEO or equivalent (with LI 700 surfactant) during spring or fall months and/or disking.

4. Commercial sprays are available that can be directly applied to plants to 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.

3.7 WEED 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 herbicide as necessary to eliminate and control weeds at least 15 days before planting trees and shrubs and seeding of grasses. A State of New Jersey Commercial Applicator=s License must be obtained by the Planting Contractor prior to application of ANY herbicide on the site. Proof of this license must be provided to the Wetlands Mitigation Specialist prior to implementation of the planting project.

3.8 PLANT GUARANTEE A. Guarantee all plants for a minimum of 3 years to be alive and in vigorous growing condition at the end of guarantee period. Remove unsatisfactory plants 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 growing condition 1 year after replacement. Replacement shall be at Contractor=s sole 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 (except where damage is the result of improper application of plant protection 39

devices) to be determined by a coordination with the Landscape Architect and 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 season unfavorable for planting during the first month of the next favorable planting season.

3.9 MAINTENANCE A. Scheduled maintenance/monitoring visits will be performed by the Wetlands Mitigation Specialist. After each visit, the Wetlands Mitigation Specialist will notify the Contractor and Landscape Architect for implementation of the maintenance requirements, begin maintenance immediately 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 as required to maintain capillary water within 2 inches of the soil surface around 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 herbicide according to manufacturer=s directions for use, but not within 90 days of last application; restoration of planting saucers and plant protection devices as needed; seasonal spraying to control disease or insect pests that may impair plant vigor. Additional maintenance may be needed to ensure plant survival 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 how well the site is meeting the goals of the mitigation plan and GUARANTEE, namely, the growth of a t least 85 percent of all the vegetation planted at the site during the first 5 years and the improvement of wildlife habitat on the site. Photographs will be taken from the same vantage points around the site to document the health and growth of the planted trees and shrubs, and the other established vegetation on the site. Percent cover of dominant vegetative growth will also be determined during the site visits. Annual reports will include these photographs and will be submitted to NJDEP documenting the conditions at the site.

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2. Site visits will be conducted during the Spring, Summer and Fall of the first year after completion of the planting, and the summer and fall of the second, third, fourth, and fifth year.

3.10 PROTECTION OF EXISTING TREES A. Where existing trees are designated on the Drawings as trees to remain, protect as specified.

3.11 INSPECTIONS FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WORK A. Acceptance for Start of Maintenance: The Contractor shall notify the Landscape Architect and Wetlands Mitigation Specialist in writing of completion of planting. Within 15 days after completion of work, an inspection 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 and Wetlands Mitigation Specialist within 20 days of the date of the date for final inspection at the end of the maintenance period and an inspection will be arranged with 15 days of this date. Before final acceptance, the terms of the plant guarantee must be met and the project site must be in the condition stipulated under MAINTENANCE.

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SECTION 0300 CONTRACT CLOSEOUT PART 1 GENERAL 1.1 SECTION INCLUDES A. Procedures to be followed in closing out the Contract.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 EXECUTION 3.1 FINAL CLEANING A. 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, materials and equipment.

3. Leave water courses, gutters and ditches open and in condition satisfactory to Engineer and Wetlands Mitigation Specialist.

4. Restore access roads to the condition found prior to beginning the work or as specified on the Drawings including reestablishment of vegetation.

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will notify Contractor in writing of particulars in which the completed work is defective or incomplete.

B. Upon receiving written notice from Engineer, Contractor shall immediately undertake 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 or completed, inform Engineer in writing that required work has been completed. Upon receipt of this notice, Engineer, in the presence of Owner and Contractor, will make final inspection of the project.

D. Should the Engineer find all work satisfactory at the time of final inspection, Contractor will be allowed to make application for final payment. Should Engineer still find deficiencies in the work, Engineer will notify Contractor in writing of deficiencies and will not approve Contractor=s request for final payment until such time as Contractor has satisfactorily completed the required work.

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APPENDIX E COPIES OF PERMITS

APPENDIX F CORRESPONDENCE WITH NJ TURNPIKE AUTHORITY

APPENDIX G PROOF OF PUBLIC NOTICE

APPENDIX H BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

APPENDIX H BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES All activities will be conducted within Conectivs existing transmission line right-of-way (ROW) or newly obtained ROW. It is anticipated that the activities will not cause an adverse impact on the environment when the following practices are followed.

EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL Conectiv will ensure that there is minimum disturbance of the land surface or soil while conducting maintenance activities within wetland areas. If conditions warrant, mats will be placed on the surface of the wetland to prevent or decrease rutting caused by construction equipment. If ruts 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 the completion of construction activities, disturbed areas will be stabilized with appropriate seeding and/or mulch.

Sediment barriers (i.e., silt fence, hay bales) will be used for work adjacent to a stream or within or adjacent to a wetland area to prevent the flow of sediment into the water body. Sediment barriers will be inspected on a regular basis to ensure the erosion control structures are functioning properly. Any damaged or missing control features will be replaced upon discovery.

EQUIPMENT USE IN WETLAND AREAS Use of wheeled, tracked, or rubber tire vehicles in wetlands will be minimized when site conditions 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 additional disturbance due to continued access to the work site. Care shall be taken not to allow the discharge of fluids such as crankcase oil, gasoline, diesel fuel, etc., into or immediately adjacent to the wetlands. Work activities will be scheduled to minimize the time period of vehicle use in these areas.

ACCESS ROADS AND WORK AREAS In all cases, existing access roads along the existing ROW will be used for access. If existing access roads are not available or usable, then access to the work site will be the shortest distance 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 regulatory agencies. All temporary materials, including matting used to construct access roads within wetlands, 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.

RESTORATION Restoration is expected to be minimal, as the installation of the new poles will cause the greatest degree of soil disturbance. The new poles are not expected to create large amounts of exposed soil. However, the surface areas disturbed during installation of the new poles will be will be graded and stabilized. All wetland areas, with the exception of water-covered areas, will be graded to their pre-construction contours and stabilized temporarily with seed and mulch. Should these restoration activities occur during inappropriate seasons for seeding (i.e. November through February), then only mulch will be used. Such areas shall be properly restored (i.e. seed and new mulch applied) at the next appropriate growing season. Because the area of disturbance is relatively 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, no seeding or monitoring should be necessary.

SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL This plan has been prepared for use by Conectiv as a guidance manual during construction activities on its transmission line and associated facilities. Conectivs 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. The measures described in this plan have been developed to provide a practical and workable means of 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 PRACTICES These erosion and sedimentation control guidelines shall be utilized when and if the conditions described are encountered. All erosion and sedimentation control measures shall be used and maintained 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 water body or wetland area.

2. Refueling of construction equipment will not be permitted within 100 feet of the edge of a water body or wetland area.

3. All paved road and access points will be kept clear of soil, mud, and other debris during construction and restoration. Soil and mud cleared from the roadways will be returned to disturbed areas of the ROW.

4. Construction equipment will access the work sites along the Conectiv ROW and/or existing roadways.

5. Excavations left open overnight will have a plastic safety fence placed around the perimeter of the work area.

6. All disturbed areas will be returned to their natural conditions. Conectiv may utilize the services of a maintenance or professional landscaping crew to reseed and mulch the disturbed areas, if necessary.

SITES ADJACENT TO STREAMS AND WETLANDS For activities conducted within 50 feet of a stream or wetland area, Conectiv will install sediment barriers as necessary to prevent the siltation of adjacent water bodies and/or wetlands down slope of the disturbed ROW.

WETLAND SITES For 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 root systems 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 ROW

4. Use tracked or rubber tire equipment or use timber or wooden equipment mats when standing 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 and nutrient poor conditions as listed by the Pinelands which include fescue species, smooth bromegrass, reed canary grass, little bluestem, deertongue, redtop, and switch grass. The appropriate seed mixture selected will be applied at a rate of 40 pounds/acre, unless standing water is prevalent in which case no seed will be sown. No fertilizer or lime will be used in wetland areas.

SEDIMENT BARRIERS As necessary, install temporary erosion controls immediately after initial disturbance of the ROW.

1. Maintain erosion controls throughout construction (on a daily basis) and reinstall as necessary until replaced by permanent controls or restoration is complete.

2. Install temporary interceptor dikes as necessary to reduce runoff velocity and divert water off the 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 may be constructed of materials such as silt fence, staked straw bales or sand bags.