Environmental Construction Standards

MILLENNIUM PIPELINE COMPANY, L.L.C.
MINISINK COMPRESSOR PROJECT
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRUCTION
STANDARDS
July 2011
(Updated for 2011 Construction to Reflect Millenniums Minisink Compressor Project)
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
These 2011 Environmental Construction Standards (ECS) for the Minisink Compressor
Project (Project) amend previous versions of the ECS by incorporating the Project-specific
environmental requirements. To that end, the ECS collate the procedures that are to be
followed to maintain compliance with Project environmental regulatory requirements during
typical compressor station construction activities, and are designed for use in the field during
construction activities, along with the Construction site drawings, and any site-specific
construction and environmental mitigation plans.
Millenniums construction inspectors and contractors are required to understand and follow
the requirements of these permits, certificates, and plans, as applicable to environmental
compliance.
Millennium Pipeline Company, L.L.C.
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Minisink Compressor Project
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
I.
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... 1
II. SUPERVISION AND INSPECTION........................................................................................ 2

III. CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES .......................................................................................... 3
III.A GENERAL .................................................................................................................... 3
III.B APPROVED AREAS OF DISTURBANCE ................................................................ 4
III.B.1 Project Site ....................................................................................................... 4
III.B.2 Access Driveway ............................................................................................. 4
III.B.3 Contractor Wareyard........................................................................................ 4
III.B.4 Exceptions and Modifications ......................................................................... 5
III.C CLEARING .................................................................................................................. 5
III.C.1 Wood Products and Materials .......................................................................... 5
III.C.2 Brush ................................................................................................................ 5
III.C.3 Temporary Erosion and Sedimentation Control Installation ........................... 6
III.D GRADING .................................................................................................................... 6
III.D.1 Grading Near Watercourses ............................................................................. 6
III.D.2 Tree Stump and Rock Removal/Disposal ........................................................ 7
III.D.3 Erosion Control Devices Installed During Grading ......................................... 7
III.D.4 Temporary Road Entrances ............................................................................. 8
III.E TRENCHING .............................................................................................................. 8
III.E.1 General Specifications ..................................................................................... 8
III.E.2 Blasting ............................................................................................................ 9
III.E.3 Temporary Trench Plugs ................................................................................. 9
III.E.4 Temporary Construction Access over Trench ................................................. 9
III.F PIPE INSTALLATION AND TRENCH DEWATERING ......................................... 9
III.F.1 General Pipe Installation.................................................................................. 9
III.F.2 Trench Dewatering ........................................................................................ 10
III.G BACKFILLING .......................................................................................................... 10
III.G.1 General ......................................................................................................... 10
III.G.2 Trench Breakers (Trench Plugs) .................................................................. 11
III.H GRADING, CLEANUP, RESTORATION, AND STABILIZATION ...................... 11
III.H.1 Final Grading ................................................................................................. 11
III.H.2 Permanent Slope Breakers ............................................................................. 11
III.H.3 Restoration ..................................................................................................... 12
III.H.4 Temporary Stabilization Measures ................................................................ 12
III.I
PRESSURE TESTING ............................................................................................... 12
IV. WATERBODY CROSSINGS ................................................................................................ 13
IV.A GENERAL .................................................................................................................. 13
IV.B EQUIPMENT CROSSINGS ...................................................................................... 14
IV.C CLEARING ................................................................................................................ 14
IV.D GRADING .................................................................................................................. 14
IV.E BLASTING ................................................................................................................. 14
IV.E.1 Notifications .................................................................................................. 14
IV.E.2 Procedures ..................................................................................................... 14
IV.F RESTORATION ......................................................................................................... 15
IV.F.1 General .......................................................................................................... 15
IV.F.2 Non-Vegetative Bank Stabilization ............................................................... 15
V. WETLAND CROSSINGS ....................................................................................................... 16
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V.A
GENERAL .................................................................................................................. 16
V.A.1 Pre-Construction Surveys and Wetland Flagging ........................................... 16
V.B
CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES............................................................................ 16
V.C
CLEARING ................................................................................................................ 16
V.D
GRADING .................................................................................................................. 17
V.E
BLASTING................................................................................................................. 17
V.F
RESTORATION ......................................................................................................... 17
VI. MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................... 18
VI.A GENERAL .................................................................................................................. 18
VI.B UPLAND AREAS ...................................................................................................... 18
VI.C WATERBODIES, WETLANDS, AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE
AREAS ....................................................................................................................... 19
LIST OF TABLES
Table 2a
Table 2b
Table 2c
Seed Mix Requirements for CWA and Waterbody Crossings .................................... 22

Seed Mix Requirements for Temporary Stabilization ................................................ 22
Seed Mix Requirements in Wetlands .......................................................................... 22
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A SPILL PREVENTION, CONTAINMENT AND CONTROL PLAN
Attachment B TYPICAL FIGURES
Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 Figure 10 Figure 11 Figure 12 Figure 13 Figure 14 Figure 15 Figure 16 Figure 17 Figure 18 Figure 19 Figure 20 Figure 21 Figure 22 Figure 23 Figure 24 -
Typical Upland Pipeline Construction Sequence

Typical Upland Construction Work Area
Temporary Construction Gate
Typical Topsoil Conservation in Residential Areas
Temporary and Permanent Interceptor Diversions (3 sheets)
Sediment Filter Device - Silt Fencing
Sediment Filter Device - Staked Bales
Temporary Road Entrance - Rock Pads
Ground/Rock Temporary Driveway from Public Roads
Typical Erosion Control Measures at Road Crossings
Temporary Trench Breakers
Permanent Trench Breakers (2 sheets)
Sediment Traps (4 sheets, including for trench and hydrostatic test dewatering)
Biodegradable Erosion Control Blanket
Typical Topsoil Conservation in Agricultural Land
Field Tile Replacement Methods (2 sheets)
Typical Agricultural Land Cross Section
Typical Stream Crossing - Dry-Ditch (Flume)
Typical Stream Crossing - Dry-Ditch (Dam and Pump)
Typical Stream Crossing - Wet-Ditch
Typical Stream Crossing - Intermittent Streams
Temporary Equipment Crossing - Culvert and Stone
Temporary Equipment Crossing - Equipment Pads
Typical Wetland Crossing
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Figure 25 Figure 26 Figure 27 Figure 28 -
Typical Forested Wetland Planting

Right-of-Way Maintenance - Wetlands
Right-of-Way Maintenance - Perennial Streams
Right-of-Way Maintenance - Environmentally Sensitive Areas
Attachment C FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION UPLAND EROSION

CONTROL, RE-VEGETATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN, AND THE
WETLAND AND WATERBODY CONSTRUCTION AND MITIGATION
PROCEDURES
I.
INTRODUCTION
In constructing and operating its Minisink Compressor Project (Project), the Millennium Pipeline
Company, L.L.C. (Millennium) is committed to complying with applicable environmental rules and
regulations, including the Project-specific requirements contained in the approvals issued by the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission) and the New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC); these are collectively referred to as the Environmental
Requirements.
It is Millenniums policy that the Project construction, operation, and maintenance activities be
conducted in a safe manner that minimizes adverse effects on the environment. To this end,
Millennium has prepared these Project-specific 2011 Environmental Construction Standards (ECS).
In doing so, Millennium has incorporated the Commissions Upland Erosion Control, Revegetation,
and Maintenance Plan (Plan) and Wetland and Waterbody Construction and Mitigation
Procedures (Procedures) (January 17, 2003). (Attachment C)
The ECS compiles the Environmental Requirements specific to each Project construction task in an
organized format. This format is designed to facilitate the use of the ECS, along with Millenniums
Construction design drawings, in the field during construction. It is anticipated that the ECS will be
used by Millenniums Environmental Inspector (EI), other inspectors, and the construction
contractors.
The ECS represents the procedures that are to be followed to maintain compliance with Project
regulatory requirements during typical construction activities. However, in addition to the ECS,
Millennium has developed separate construction plans or environmental mitigation measures for the
protection of known or potential environmental and cultural resources (inadvertent discovery of
archaeological resources).
During construction, site-specific modifications to the ECS procedures may be required in
response to field conditions. However, any such modifications must be to achieve the same level
of environmental protection as detailed in the ECS and must be documented by the Millennium
EI in his/her daily environmental report.
The ECS is organized as follows:
Section II discusses Supervision and Inspection.
Section III addresses standards for general construction in upland areas.
Sections IV and V discuss the standards for crossings of streams and wetlands, respectively.
Section VI reviews maintenance and monitoring procedures to be implemented after the

completion of pipeline construction.
Attachments to the ECS include:

Millenniums Spill Prevention, Containment, and Control Plan (Attachment A).
Millenniums typical construction figures (Attachment B).
Copies of the Commission standard Plans and Procedures for uplands and water
resources (Attachment C).
II. SUPERVISION AND INSPECTION

Millennium will use at least one EI for construction of the Project. Millennium will conduct training
to ensure that the EI will be able to carry out the duties as described in this document and that
construction activities will be in compliance with requirements of applicable Federal and state
environmental permits and approvals. The EI will review all Project documents (i.e., permits, site
plans, aerial photography, relevant plans) prior to construction. The EI will have peer status with all
other activity inspectors. The EI will have the authority to stop activities that violate the conditions of
Federal or state permit conditions and to order appropriate corrective action.
At a minimum, the EI will be responsible for:
Ensuring compliance with the requirements of the ECS, the environmental conditions of
Federal and state environmental permit conditions, and the mitigation measures proposed by
Millennium.
Identifying, documenting, and overseeing corrective actions, as necessary to bring an activity

back into compliance.
Verifying that the limits of authorized construction work areas and locations of the access
driveway are properly marked before clearing.
Verifying the location of signs and highly visible flagging marking the boundaries of
sensitive resource areas, waterbodies, wetlands, or areas with special requirements along the
construction work area.
Identifying erosion/sediment control and soil stabilization needs in all areas.
Ensuring that the location of dewatering structures and slope breakers will not direct water
into known cultural resources sites or locations of sensitive species.
Verifying that trench dewatering activities do not result in the deposition of sand, silt, and/or
sediment near the point of discharge into a wetland or waterbody. If such deposition is
occurring, the dewatering activity shall be stopped and the design of the discharge shall be
changed to prevent reoccurrence.
Advising the Chief Inspector when conditions (such as wet weather) make it advisable to
restrict construction activities to avoid excessive rutting.
Determining the need for and ensuring that erosion controls are properly installed, as
necessary to prevent sediment flow into wetlands, waterbodies, sensitive areas, and onto
roads.
Inspecting and ensuring the maintenance of temporary erosion control measures at least:
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on a daily basis in areas of active construction or equipment operation,

on a weekly basis in areas with no construction or equipment operation,
within 24 hours of each 0.5 inch of rainfall.
Ensuring the repair of all ineffective temporary erosion control measures within 24 hours of
identification.
Keeping records of compliance with the environmental conditions of Federal and state
permits, and the mitigation measures proposed by Millennium during active construction and
restoration.
Identifying areas that should be given special attention to ensure stabilization and restoration
after the construction phase.
III. CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES

III.A
GENERAL
The Project will be constructed in compliance with applicable Federal regulations and guidelines, and
the specific requirements of the necessary permits. Key guidelines and Federal requirements include:
Millenniums Construction Specifications and Procedures
18 CFR Part 380 Guidelines to be Followed by Natural Gas Pipeline Companies in the
Planning, Clearing and Maintenance of Right-of-Way and the Construction of Aboveground
Facilities.
49 CFR Part 192 Transportation of Natural Gas and Other Gas by Pipeline: Minimum
Federal Safety Standards.
Pipeline
Pipeline work is limited to the installation of suction and discharge piping to connect the Minisink
Compressor Station to Millenniums existing mainline. This work is appurtenant to the construction
of the new compressor station and thus the construction procedures are discussed below.
Aboveground Facilities
The compressor station facility will be constructed in compliance with Federal regulations and
guidelines, and in accordance with the specific requirements of applicable Federal and state
approvals. The construction and restoration methods in the Commissions Plan and Procedures will
be followed, as applicable. Generally, facilities are sited to avoid cultural and natural resource
impacts to the extent practicable. The following is a brief description of the typical construction
sequence for the facilities.
Construction is performed with different construction crews performing various construction
techniques in an efficient, planned sequence, within a pre-defined work space, referred to as the
facilities or Construction Work Area (CWA). These techniques are required for the installation of the
facilities safely and reliably, in accordance with the requirements and regulations of the U.S.
Department of Transportation and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Construction activities typically involve the following activities:
Preconstruction activities (e.g., surveying and staking the CWA boundaries, flagging or
otherwise delineating environmental features, installing signs)
Clearing
Grading
Erosion Control Procedures
Pipe Supports and Foundations
Structures and Machinery
Piping
Infrastructure Facilities
Control Checkout and Engine Startup
Final restoration and clean-up
Specific standards for crossings of streams and wetlands are included in ECS Sections IV and
V, respectively.
III.B
APPROVED AREAS OF DISTURBANCE
III.B.1 Project Site

Millennium is proposing to construct the new Minisink Compressor Station on a 73.4-acre parcel to
be owned by Millennium and located at 107 Jacobs Road in the Town of Minisink, Orange County,
New York. The existing Millennium mainline crosses the site.
III.B.2 Access Driveway
To access the site, an existing access driveway will be upgraded and used. Such improvements will
include activities such as vegetation clearing as needed, grading, adding gravel or other stabilization,
installing a culvert, and final paving.
The access driveway is shown on the site drawing and will be marked in the field.
The following applies to the access driveway:
The access driveway will be 16 feet wide paved (travel lane), with additional width at the
intersection with Jacobs Road.
The access driveway will be permanent (used during and after construction for operation and
maintenance of the Project facilities).
The access driveway development (e.g., grading, clearing, stabilization, erosion and
sedimentation control measures) will be in accordance with standard environmental
requirements. Roadbed stabilization may include the addition of gravel or mulch/wood chips
(e.g., an erosion control mix type provided the road bed is not within 50 feet of waterbodies
or wetlands), based on site-specific conditions and the recommendations of Millenniums
inspectors.
Safe and accessible conditions will be maintained at the driveway access point during
construction and restoration.
The access driveway gradient will follow the local topography to the extent practical.
Erosion and sediment control devices will be installed as needed.
The access driveway will cross the intermittent stream as close as possible to a right angle.
Culverts will be sized and placed to permit water flow under the driveway.
III.B.3 Contractor Wareyard

During construction of the Project, Millennium anticipates using the proposed site for both
the contractor wareyard and temporary storage of equipment/materials.
III.B.4 Exceptions and Modifications

a.
Additional access roads may not be utilized without first obtaining the approval of the
Commission (if no water resources are involved) or other appropriate regulatory bodies if
water resources are involved.
b.
Additional contractor wareyards may not be utilized, and existing yards cannot be
expanded, without first obtaining the approval of the Commission (if no water resources are
involved) or other appropriate regulatory bodies if water resources are involved.
III.C
CLEARING
The CWA will be cleared to the dimensions specified on the site plan. The following procedures will
be used during clearing:
1. Before commencing vegetation removal, the limits of the CWA will be established in the
field by flagging or staking, per the site plan.
2. Any trees to be saved will be clearly marked or otherwise protected.
3. All clearing activities will be confined to the limits of the CWA.
4. During clearing operations, brush and trees will be felled into the CWA where practical, to
minimize the potential for damage to off-CWA areas.
5. The clearing crew and related equipment, as well as equipment necessary for the installation
of the access driveway, will be permitted a single pass through the stream prior to equipment
crossing installation. (Commission Procedures, Section V.B.5, p. 7)
III.C.1 Wood Products and Materials
1. All woody materials, including stumps, may be removed from the CWA, or chipped/mulched
on the CWA. If chipped/mulched, such materials may be given away, buried, or thinly
spread across the CWA as described in Section II.C.2.
III.C.2 Brush
All cleared brush will be disposed by one of the following methods:
1. Brush may be piled just off the CWA in upland areas, but not within 50 feet of streams or
wetlands. Equipment used to stack the brush will not leave the CWA. Brush piles will be
constructed a maximum of approximately 12 feet wide and compacted to approximately 4
feet high, with periodic breaks at a minimum of approximately every 200 feet to permit
wildlife travel.
2. Brush may be hauled off the CWA to an approved disposal site.
3. Brush may be chipped or mulched. Chips/mulch will be given away, buried, or during
construction thinly spread (an approximately 2 thick layer) over the CWA or piled off the
CWA except within 50 feet of streams or wetlands.
III.C.3 Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control Installation

Temporary erosion and sediment controls will be installed promptly following or in conjunction with
the initial disturbance of soils (refer to Commission Plan, Section IV.F., p. 8). As a result, controls will
be installed during both clearing and grading, as appropriate.
1. Erosion and sediment controls will be deployed:
At the base of slopes adjacent to stream and wetland crossings.
As required by site-specific conditions, identified by the EI.
2. Hay or straw bales used on equipment bridges or on mats across the equipment travel lane
will not be staked or trenched in place.
3. Temporary erosion and sediment control devices will be inspected according to the following
schedule:
Daily in areas of active construction or equipment operation.
Weekly in areas with no construction or equipment operation.
Within 24 hours following a storm event of 0.5 or more of rainfall.
(Refer to Commission Plan, Section II.B.13, p. 3)
Any controls requiring maintenance will be promptly reported to the Contractor (verbally and/or
via a daily punch list).
NOTE: If temporary erosion controls must be maintained over winter, inspections and
maintenance activities will be suspended during frozen conditions. Such inspections will
resume as soon as runoff occurs or prior to the re-commencement of construction, whichever
comes first.
4. Temporary erosion and sediment controls will be maintained until permanent revegetation is
successful or the upland areas adjacent to waterbodies, wetlands, and roads are otherwise
stabilized.
During clearing and all other construction work, the CWA will be kept clean of all rubbish and debris
resulting from the work. Non-hazardous materials and waste will be disposed in an approved landfill.
Hazardous materials and waste will be disposed in accordance with all applicable Millennium policies
and Federal, state, and local regulations.
III.D. GRADING
Grading is necessary to provide a smooth and level surface for the safe operation of the heavy
equipment involved in Project construction. Grading will be the minimum amount necessary and
includes prompt installation of erosion control devices, such as interceptor diversions, sediment filter
devices, and equipment crossings at streams to minimize soil loss and subsequent sedimentation.
III.D.1 Grading Near Watercourses
Within 25 feet of the edge of a watercourse, initial grading will be limited to the areas required to
install construction equipment crossings and any associated temporary work space.
III.D.2 Tree Stump and Rock Removal/Disposal

Tree Stumps
Tree stumps may be removed within the CWA to allow adequate and safe clearance for construction
equipment and other vehicles. Tree stumps may be removed and chipped or mulched as part of the
clearing operation, depending on the capacity of the clearing and chipping/mulching equipment (refer
to Section II.C.1).
Options for stump disposal are as follows:
Buried within the CWA except in water resource/wetland areas and not within the area of the
permanent facility.
Chipped and/or mulched per Section II.C.1.
For erosion control purposes in certain areas (e.g., steep slopes along the edge of the CWA
adjacent to roads), cut flush with the ground using a stump grinder or equivalent.
Hauled from the CWA and disposed in an approved landfill or other suitable area.
Rock
Rock (including blast rock) will be disposed as follows:
Buried within the CWA, including for use in fill during grade cut restoration.
Windrowed along the edge of the site.
Stored temporarily along the CWA and used as a deterrent for unauthorized use.
Removed from the CWA to an approved disposal site.
Crushed on site and then graded into the CWA as part of restoration.
NOTE: On a site-specific basis, mulch, rock, and stumps may also be buried within the CWA in
deep side hill cuts, as part of the restoration of such areas.
III.D.3 Erosion Control Devices Installed During Grading
Temporary erosion and sediment controls will be installed immediately after the initial disturbance of
soils (refer to Commissions Plan, Section IV.F, p. 8). Such controls may involve hay or straw bales, silt
fence, compacted earth, ground up (chipped/mulched) woody material, or sand bags, as well as
drivable berms across travel lanes within the CWA), etc. (refer to Figures 5, 6, and 7).
Temporary erosion controls must be properly maintained throughout construction (on a daily basis)
and reinstalled as necessary (such as after backfilling of the trench) until replaced by permanent
erosion controls or restoration is complete. (Refer to Commissions Plan, Section IV.F, pp. 8-9)
1. Temporary Slope Breakers
a. Temporary slope breakers are intended to reduce runoff velocity and divert water off the
construction right-of-way. Temporary slope breakers may be constructed of materials such as
soil, silt fence, staked hay or straw bales, or sand bags.
b. Install temporary slope breakers as necessary to avoid excessive erosion. Temporary slope
breakers must be installed on slopes greater than 5 percent where the base of the slope is less
than 50 feet from waterbody, wetland, and road crossings at the following spacing (closer
spacing should be used if necessary):
Slope (%)
5 - 15
>15 - 30
>30
Spacing (feet)
300
200
100
c. Direct the outfall of each temporary slope breaker to a stable, well vegetated area or construct an
energy-dissipating device at the end of the slope breaker and off the CWA.
d. Position the outfall of each temporary slope breaker to prevent sediment discharge into
wetlands, waterbodies, or other sensitive resources.
2. Sediment Barriers
a. Sediment barriers are intended to stop the flow of sediments and to prevent the deposition of
sediments into sensitive resources. They may be constructed of materials such as silt fence,
staked hay or straw bales, compacted earth (e.g., drivable berms across travelways), sand bags,
or other appropriate materials.
b. At a minimum, install and maintain temporary sediment barriers at the base of slopes greater
than 5% where the base of the slope is less than 50 feet from a waterbody, wetland, or road
crossing until revegetation is successful as defined in the Commission requirements. Leave
adequate room between the base of the slope and the sediment barrier to accommodate ponding
of water and sediment deposition.
c. Where wetlands or waterbodies are adjacent to and downslope of construction work areas,
install sediment barriers along the edge of these areas, as necessary to prevent sediment flow
into the wetland or waterbody.
Such controls will be maintained until replaced by permanent erosion controls or sites are determined
to be stabilized and restoration complete.
III.D.4 Temporary Road Entrances
Where the CWA intersects public roads, temporary road entrances will be installed as shown on
Figure 9.
Temporary road entrances will be maintained to promote safe conditions and to prevent or minimize
construction equipment tracking of soil or mud onto public roads.
If mud and/or soil is tracked onto public roads from the CWA, the tracked material will be swept,
shoveled, or scraped as necessary to keep the road surface safe for motorists.
III.E
TRENCHING
III.E.1 General Specifications

The trench will be excavated to a depth sufficient to install footings and to provide for the burial of
the piping with the cover required by U.S. DOT requirements.
Generally, the trench will not remain open for more than 30 days, except at tie-in and pressure test
locations, unless authorized by the EI. When the trench must remain open for a greater length of time
(i.e. pressure test locations), appropriate erosion controls and safety measures will be employed as
directed by the EI.
Spoil piles from trench excavation (or other CWA grading) must be placed at least 50 feet upgradient
from the edge of waterbodies. Spoil piles must be contained with erosion and sediment controls to
prevent spoil or silt-laden water from entering waterbodies or wetlands.
Excess material from trench excavation (or other construction activity), will be stored in uplands and
stabilized to prevent runoff into wetlands or watercourses.
III.E.2 Blasting
All drilling and blasting will be conducted in a cautious manner and suitable precautions will be taken
to avoid injury or damage to persons, livestock, or other property.
Adjacent landowners will be given timely notice (1 weeks notice with at least 1 day confirming
notice) prior to blasting.
Millennium will hire an independent contractor to perform pre- and post-blast structural inspections
and seismographic monitoring, if necessary.
III.E.3 Temporary Trench Plugs
Temporary trench plugs are in-trench barriers that typically consist of sand bags or compacted subsoil
(referred to as soft plugs), or unexcavated portions of the trench (referred to as hard plugs).
Such temporary plugs serve to segment an area of open trench, thereby reducing erosion and
sedimentation down the trench and assisting in reducing dewatering issues at the base of slopes where
water resources are often found.
Trench plugs will be installed as deemed appropriate by the EI.
III.E.4 Temporary Construction Access over the Trench
Where access across the trenchline is required, temporary facilities such as trench plugs, timber mats,
or steel plates will be constructed or installed to permit safe crossing of vehicles, equipment and
persons from one side of the trench to the other.
Safety fencing (or equivalent) may be installed along both sides of the trench as necessary to block
entry to the trench area except at the temporary access point.
III.F
PIPE INSTALLATION AND TRENCH DEWATERING
III.F.1 General Pipe Installation

Pipe installation activities include stringing and bending; welding and weld inspection, and pipe
lowering-in. After the trench is excavated, pipe sections will be delivered to the CWA and strung
adjacent to the trench. Pipe sections will be bent where necessary to fit the contours of the trench,
aligned, and welded together. The welded joints will be field-coated while the pipe is strung on
supports (skids), and welds will be radiographed.
Lowering-in involves placing the completed pipe sections in the trench, where a tie-in weld will be
made. Before the pipe is lowered- in, the trench will be dewatered, cleaned of debris, and padded as
necessary.
III.F.2 Trench Dewatering
Trench dewatering will be performed as required to remove accumulated water from the trench (or
other pipe excavations) prior to and after the installation of the pipe or footers. Any dewatering,
either on or off the CWA, will be conducted so as not to discharge any heavily silt-laden water from
the trench directly into wetlands or waterbodies. (refer to Commission Procedures, Sections V.B.11, p. 12
and VI.B.4, p. 19)
If necessary to pump water from the trench, the water will be pumped into one of the following:
A non-environmentally sensitive, heavily vegetated upland area;
A sediment trap as illustrated in Figure 13; or
Through a sediment filter or energy dissipating device, as illustrated in Figures 6 and 7, that
is placed at least 50 feet from any stream or wetland.
If dewatering/discharge activities must be located off the CWA, locations will be selected that
minimize impacts, including impacts to sensitive resources.
If possible, the intakes of hoses used to pump water from the trench will be elevated and may be
screened to minimize the amount of sediment carried in the discharge.
Dewatering devices or structures will be removed after the completion of all dewatering activities in
an area.
III.G
BACKFILLING
III.G.1 General
Backfilling will follow the lowering-in of the piping as close as practical. Backfill will consist of the
material removed from the trench or other fill material brought to the site if the existing trench spoil is
not suitable for use as backfill.
Where the trench bottom is irregularly shaped (e.g., due to rock) or excavated spoil is not suitable for
use as backfill around the pipe, padding (typically consisting of sand or screened spoil from the
excavation) may be required.
Soil that has been excavated during construction and not used for backfill will be evenly
spread over upland areas of the CWA or removed from the site and properly disposed in an
upland area.
All waste materials (e.g., barrels, cans, drums, stumps, coating and wrap, rubbish, or other
refuse) will not be placed in the trench and will be removed from the CWA.
Excess rock, including blast rock, may be used to backfill the trench to the top of the existing
bedrock profile once the pipe is properly padded.
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III.G.2 Trench Breakers (Trench Plugs)

Trench breakers (refer to Figure 12) will be installed in the trench to slow the flow of subsurface
water along the ditch. Trench breakers will be constructed with sand bags or equivalent.
An engineer or similarly qualified professional will determine the need for and spacing of
trench breakers; otherwise, trench breakers will be installed at the same spacing as and
upslope of permanent slope breakers (refer to Section II.H).
Trench breakers will be installed at the base of slopes greater than 5% where the base of the
slope is less than 50 feet from a waterbody or wetland and where needed to avoid draining a
waterbody or wetland.
III.H
GRADING, CLEANUP, RESTORATION AND STABILIZATION
Restoration of the CWA begins with rough grading, which will commence promptly after or in
conjunction with backfilling. Thereafter, disturbed areas along the CWA will be stabilized either by:
Final grading and restoration; or
Temporary stabilization measures to prevent erosion and sedimentation until final grading
and restoration can be completed.
All construction debris (e.g., used wetland filter bags, skids, trash) will be removed from the CWA.
III.H.1 Final Grading
Reasonable efforts will be made to complete final grading and installation of permanent
erosion control devices within 20 days of backfilling the trench. If related construction in the
area or seasonal or other weather or soil conditions prevent compliance with these time
frames, temporary erosion controls (e.g., temporary slope breakers, silt fence/hay (straw) bale
erosion/sediment controls) will be maintained until conditions do allow final grading and
restoration. (refer to Commission Procedures, Section V.A.1, p. 11)
In preparation for reseeding, the CWA will be re-graded as shown on the site plan.
In no case will final grading be delayed beyond the end of the next recommended seeding
season.
If final grade can be established, but conditions are not ideal for permanent seeding,
temporary stabilization measures (including temporary seeding) will be applied; the
concurrent application of final seed mix and mulch (as provided in Table 2a) also may be
considered, with the understanding that subsequent restoration will be required in the
following growing season if the revegetation effort is not successful.
III.H.2 Permanent Slope Breakers

Permanent slope breakers (also referred to as interceptor dikes) are intended to reduce runoff velocity,
divert water off the CWA, and prevent sediment deposition into wetlands and streams. Slope
breakers will be constructed and spaced in accordance with Commission requirements:
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Breakers will be constructed and maintained along the CWA per the following spacing:
Slope (%)
5 - 15
>15 - 30
>30
Spacing (feet)
300
200
100
Slope breakers will be constructed to divert the surface flow to a stable area or if no such area
is available, an energy-dissipating device will be installed at the end of the breaker.
Slope breakers may extend slightly off the CWA (e.g., about 4 feet).
III.H.3 Restoration
Restoration will begin after final grading, weather and soil conditions permitting.
Steep slopes will be restored immediately after final grading, weather permitting, or otherwise
stabilized. Figure 14 illustrates the typical installation of biodegradable erosion control
netting/matting for stabilization of steep slopes.
ALL EROSION CONTROL MATTING/NETTING MUST BE MADE FROM
BIODEGRADABLE MATERIALS IF INTENDED TO BE LEFT IN PLACE
PERMANENTLY.
The typical application rates for seed and mulch are listed in Tables 2a and 2b. The seed will be
uniformly applied and covered in accordance with the written recommendations of the local soil
conservation authorities.
III.H.4 Temporary Stabilization Measures
When the EI determines that temporary stabilization measures are required, they will be completed as
soon as possible. Seeding and mulching application rates will be as shown in Table 2b.
Consideration will be given to the following when determining if temporary stabilization measures
are to be implemented:
Anticipated weather conditions; and
Resources on and off the CWA to be protected.
If temporary stabilization measures are utilized, final grading and/or restoration will commence once
weather and soil conditions permit.
Mulch will be applied in accordance with the specifications outlined in this section except when
mulching before seeding. The mulch application on all 8% or greater slopes within 100 feet of
waterbodies and wetlands will be at a rate of 3 tons/acre.
III.I
PRESSURE TESTING
The compressor station piping will be pressure tested in accordance with U.S. Department of
Transportation (USDOT) 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 192 requirements to ensure its
integrity for the intended service and operating pressures. The compressor station piping will be
tested with water, air or inert gas. Test pressure will be obtained by adding the appropriate testing
medium to the test section with a high-pressure pump.
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If water is used, it will be sourced and discharged according to applicable permits and authorizations.
At the completion of the hydrostatic test, the pressure is relieved and the water is removed from the
test section. If necessary, additional drying may be performed to remove any residual water from the
pipeline. Hydrostatic test water will be obtained from off-site sources and delivered to the site in
tanker trucks. All hydrostatic test discharge activities will be performed in accordance with the
Commission Plan and Procedures and applicable permit requirements.
Test Water Discharge
Hydrostatic test water will be discharged in a manner that minimizes erosion. (refer to Commission
Procedures Section VII.C.1, p. 22)
The discharge rate of the released test water will be regulated by using energy dissipation devices
and/or sediment barriers to prevent erosion, streambed scour, suspension of sediments, or excessive
stream flow.
Water will be discharged as follows:
Into a well-vegetated upland
Into a transport trailer tank
Into a tank(s) or holding pond if public water supplies are used
Through sediment filter devices or a sediment trap
During the discharge, the EI will ensure that erosion and sedimentation are properly controlled.
Methanol may be injected, after discharging the water, to dry the pipe. Excess methanol will be
collected from the facility and disposed of in accordance with applicable state and local regulations.
IV.
WATERBODY CROSSINGS
IV.A
GENERAL
The main objective of any waterbody crossing is to complete the work in a manner that minimizes
erosion and subsequent sedimentation into the waterbody. The following general procedures will
apply to the access driveway crossing of the intermittent stream:
The EI will conduct pre-construction walkovers of the CWA to identify the stream crossing
boundaries.
The stream crossing will be photo-documented before the commencement of construction.
The access driveway crossing will be constructed as close as possible to a right angle with the
stream channel.
Adequate downstream flow rates will be maintained at all times to protect aquatic life and
prevent the interruption of existing downstream uses.
Standards relating to spill prevention at waterbodies are contained in Millenniums Spill

Prevention, Containment and Control Plan (included in Attachment A to this ECS).
Where the stream is adjacent to the CWA, sediment barriers will be installed along the edge
of the CWA as necessary to contain spoil and sediment.
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Millennium will monitor the status of the access driveway crossing and will have adequate
staff and equipment available to prevent or avoid adverse environmental effects.
Spill response materials will be available at the access driveway crossing site and no
equipment will be serviced and no petroleum products stored within 100 feet of any
waterbody except under special circumstances as described in the Spill Containment and
Control Plan (refer to Attachment A).
Under normal conditions, all in-stream construction will be accomplished within the time
frames established in Millenniums plans.
IV.B
EQUIPMENT CROSSINGS
Equipment bridges will not be required at the intermittent stream.

IV.C
CLEARING
Clearing of stream bank vegetation will be limited to the area of the access driveway. If extra work
space is needed, it will be as specified on the site plans or otherwise setback at least 25 feet from the
stream bank to minimize riparian vegetation disturbance.
All cleared materials will be disposed at least 50 feet from the waters edge.
IV.D
GRADING
Grading equipment will not enter the stream to grade the banks. Stream banks will be graded only
where, and as much as, necessary to permit safe and efficient operation of construction equipment.
Initial grading within 25 feet of the waters edge will be limited to only the area needed to install the
access driveway and any associated temporary work space.
During grading operations, sediment filter devices will be installed promptly as close to the water as
practical. All disturbed areas within 50 feet of the waters edge will be promptly mulched. The
mulch will be maintained until the waterbody crossing restoration is complete.
Spoil from CWA grading will be piled at least 25 feet from the waters edge and immediately
protected with sediment filter/erosion control devices to avoid or minimize the potential for erosion
into the waterbody.
IV.E
BLASTING
IV.E.1 Notifications
Millennium will comply with the notifications required under all local blasting permits.
IV.E.2 Procedures
During the pre-planning of the access driveway across the intermittent stream, an evaluation (usually
test pits dug with a backhoe) will be made concerning the need for blasting. If the evaluation is
inconclusive, the stream bed will be tested for consolidated rock prior to trenching.
If the stream bottom is consolidated rock, it can be drilled and shot at any time prior to commencing
construction of the access driveway. However, removal of shot rock, and any additional drilling,
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shooting, and material removal, will be completed within the minimum number of consecutive
calendar days practical.
Blasting will be supervised by a blasting consultant and will be performed so as to avoid the
permanent deposition of shot rock in wetlands.
Millennium will verify that no water birds (i.e., waterfowl, shorebirds, or wading birds) are within
500 feet on any waterbody or wetland prior to blasting.
The sediment filter devices across the CWA at the access driveway will be promptly reinstalled after
installation.
IV.F
RESTORATION
IV.F.1 General
With the exception of the areas required for the permanent access driveway:
Stream beds will be restored to pre-existing contours; and
Stream banks and adjacent areas will be rough graded to a distance of 25 feet from
the ordinary high water mark. As part of stabilization, temporary sediment and
erosion control measures will be installed or re-installed.
Asphaltic emulsions will not be used to stabilize mulch within 100 feet of waterbodies. Liquid mulch
binders will not be used within 100 feet of waterbodies.
Replacement of stream banks will be at the approximate original contour. If the stream banks are
such that an unstable final soil grade could result and vegetative stabilization would be inadequate,
the EI will require mechanical stabilization of the stream banks. Mechanical stabilization typically
may include native stone, riprap, biodegradable jute netting, etc.
Temporarily disturbed riparian areas will be revegetated with conservation grasses and legumes or
native plant species.
IV.F.2 Non-Vegetative Bank Stabilization
If non-vegetative bank stabilization measures are required immediately adjacent to the access
driveway culvert, the first preference will be to use native rocks or boulders from the CWA. The
objective is to stabilize the stream banks while matching pre-construction and off-CWA conditions to
the extent practical. If used, riprap will only be placed on stream banks and will be large enough to
prevent normal waterbody current from moving it. The need for and installation of non-native riprap
will be coordinated with the EI.
Biodegradable erosion control fabric will be installed as needed, on the stream banks at the time of
final bank recontouring.
Once permanent revegetation is successful, sediment and erosion control devices will be removed
from the CWA and properly disposed.
Any excess spoil material not taken off site to an approved location will be disposed in an upland area
and adequately stabilized to prevent return flow or sedimentation to wetlands or other waterbodies.
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V.
WETLAND CROSSINGS
V.A
GENERAL
The main objective of any wetland crossing is to minimize construction-related disturbance.

V.A.1 Pre-Construction Surveys and Wetland Flagging
The EI will mark wetland boundaries in the field prior to the initiation of clearing and construction.
Boundary markings will consist of signs. The EI will maintain these field markings during
construction.
The CWA will be limited to the width as shown on the site plans in wetlands unless topography or
soil limitations require additional area, which must be approved by the Commission and any other
regulatory agency with jurisdiction over the affected wetland.
V.B
CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES
Approximately 0.09 acres of wetlands will be permanently impacted as a result of the installation of a
paved access driveway with a culvert. Temporary wetland impacts may include soil disturbance,
temporary alteration of hydrology and loss of vegetation during construction. Wetland areas adjacent
to the access driveway will be restored and will be allowed to regenerate to pre-construction
conditions.
Millennium will protect and minimize potential adverse impacts on wetlands as follows:
limiting the amount of equipment and construction activities within wetlands to minimize soil
disturbance;
installation of erosion and sediment control barriers;
stabilizing upland areas near wetlands with erosion control measures and vegetative cover as
soon as practicable;
inspecting the disturbed site periodically during and after construction and repairing any erosion
control or restoration features as needed until permanent revegetation is successful.
Mulch will not be used as a temporary erosion control measure in wetlands.

Standards relating to spill prevention at wetlands are contained in Millenniums Spill Prevention,
Containment and Control Plan. Spill response materials will be available at wetland crossings, and
no equipment will be serviced and no petroleum products stored within 100 feet of a wetland except
under special circumstances as described in the Spill Containment and Control Plan (refer to
Attachment A). (Refer to Commission Procedures, Section IV.A, pp. 3-5.)
Concrete coating activities will not take place within 100 feet of any wetland.
V.C
CLEARING
Tree and brush clearing in wetlands will be performed so that vegetation will be cut off at ground
level, leaving the existing root systems in place where practical. Tree stumps will be removed in
areas to receive fill.
All cut vegetation will be removed from the wetland for disposal. Chipping or mulching of slash,
brush, or other woody materials in wetlands is prohibited, as is burning of such materials.
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Slash, brush, or cleared timber will not be buried, windrowed, or stacked in wetlands or other
waterbodies.
V.D
GRADING
Grading in wetlands will consist of the minimum necessary for safe and efficient construction of the
access driveway.
Stumps will be removed within the area required for the access driveway to create a safe and
level equipment access/work area and areas to receive fill. 1
No grading or removal of stumps or root systems from the rest of the CWA in wetlands will
occur unless the Chief Inspector and EI determine that safety-related construction constraints
require removal of tree stumps.
No tree stumps, rock, soil imported from outside the wetland, or brush will be used to
stabilize the CWA or as equipment pads in wetlands.
Where wetlands are adjacent to the CWA, sediment barriers will be installed along the edge of the
CWA as necessary to prevent sediment flow into the wetland. Sediment barriers will be removed
only after successful CWA restoration.
Sediment filter devices will be installed promptly across the CWA during grading at the wetland edge
and maintained until CWA revegetation is complete. Temporary interceptor diversions will be
installed adjacent to wetlands.
V.E
BLASTING
During the pre-planning of crossing wetlands for the access driveway, an evaluation will be made
concerning the need for blasting. If the evaluation is inconclusive, the wetland will be tested for
consolidated rock prior to access driveway installation. If the wetland has consolidated rock, it will
be drilled and shot as part of the single construction entity.
Blasting mats will be used in wetland areas (except those with standing water) during blasting
operations.
Blasting will be supervised by a blasting consultant and will be performed so as to avoid the
permanent deposition of shot rock in wetlands. Millennium will verify that no water birds (i.e.,
waterfowl, shorebirds, or wading birds) are within 500 feet on any waterbody or wetland prior to
blasting.
V.F
RESTORATION
With the exception of the access driveway, wetland crossing areas will be restored to preexisting contours and rough graded to a distance of 100 feet from the delineated federal
jurisdictional boundary of the wetland within 48 hours of backfilling. If site-specific conditions
or inclement weather do not allow such restoration within this 48-hour period, appropriate
temporary erosion and sediment controls will be applied. Millenniums EI will document the
reasons for the delay and the temporary stabilization measures taken to minimize adverse
effects, as well as the scheduled and actual completion of the work. Such documentation shall
be provided in the EIs daily report and conveyed to the Commissions Compliance Monitor.
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Stumps may be removed during clearing, depending on the type of clearing equipment used.
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Upon completion of construction of the access driveway in wetland areas with standing water or
saturated soils, the wetlands will be restored to original contours and seeded with either an annual rye
or native perennial seed mix (refer to Table 2c). Any seeding of the CWA in wetlands will be
performed by hand.
Fertilizer or lime will not be used in wetlands.
Asphaltic emulsions will not be used to stabilize mulch within 100 feet of wetlands.
Liquid mulch binders will not be used within 100 feet of wetlands.
When permanent revegetation is successful and restoration work is complete, all remaining sediment
filter devices including silt fence fabric materials including fragments of fabric material, other
construction debris, and remaining hay bales will be removed from the CWA and properly disposed.
VI.
MAINTENANCE
VI.A
GENERAL
Maintenance activities will be performed with emphasis on preservation and enhancement of the
environment. All applicable certificate and permit conditions will be incorporated into the future
maintenance plan for the facility.
VI.B
UPLAND AREAS
The compressor station facility will be maintained by mowing or other mechanical means.
Herbicides and pesticides will not be used within 100 feet of a waterbody or wetland.
Plant growth on the permanent facility site and the permanent erosion control devices will be
inspected regularly and maintained for the life of the facility.
Revegetation will be considered successful if perennial non-nuisance vegetation is similar in density
to adjacent undisturbed land. If revegetation is not successful, the area will be restored as soon as
practical. If vegetative cover and density are not similar or there are excessive noxious weeds after
two full growing seasons, a professional agronomist will determine the need for additional restoration
measures (such as fertilizing or reseeding). The agronomists recommendations will be implemented
as soon as possible.
Problems with drainage resulting from construction activities will be reported to the local operations
supervisor. Corrective measures will be performed as needed.
Erosion at the facility and access driveway will be reported to the local operations supervisor.
Corrective measures will be performed as needed provided the problem resulted from construction or
operation of the facility. Erosion control devices that are no longer required may be removed at the
discretion of the local operations supervisor. Similarly, additional erosion control devices may be
installed.
All temporary sediment barriers will be maintained in place until permanent revegetation measures
are successful or the upland areas adjacent to wetlands, waterbodies, or roads are stabilized.
Temporary sediment barriers will be removed from an area once that area is successfully restored.
Efforts to control unauthorized ORV use will continue throughout the life of the project. Signs and
gates will be maintained as necessary.
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VI.C
WATERBODIES, WETLANDS, AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREAS
During the operation of the pipeline system, Millennium will work cooperatively with appropriate
government agencies in an effort to minimize the impacts of facility maintenance in waterbodies,
wetlands, and other environmentally sensitive areas. The following procedures will be applied to
ROW maintenance activities:
Vegetation maintenance will be limited adjacent to waterbodies to allow the growth of a

riparian strip 25 feet wide, as measured from the waterbodys mean high water mark. Figures
26 and 27 illustrate ROW maintenance standards near waterbodies. Figure 28 illustrates
ROW maintenance standards near other environmentally sensitive areas.
Attempts will be made to prevent the invasion or spread of undesirable exotic vegetation (i.e.,
purple loosestrife, Japanese knotweed, and Phragmites) within wetland areas disturbed
during construction. Typically, these efforts will be limited to the use of Millenniums
standard wetland construction techniques.
No herbicides or pesticides will be used in or within 100 feet of a wetland or waterbody.
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GLOSSARY AND DEFINITION OF TERMS

CHIEF INSPECTOR:
The Chief Inspector reports directly to the Construction Manager and is the
individual responsible for managing all inspection activities during construction.
The Chief Inspector supervises a team of inspectors including clearing, grading,
welding, backfilling, restoration, and environmental.
COMPLIANCE
MONITOR:
Third-Party Monitor assigned by the Commission to the Project.
CWA:
The Construction Work Area includes, but is not limited to, permanent and
temporary construction ROW, extra work spaces, contractors wareyards and
access roads. The CWA is depicted on the site drawings.
ECS:
These Environmental Construction Standards
EI:
The Inspector responsible for environmental compliance.

responsibilities are as defined by the Commissions Plan.
FINAL GRADING:
Includes returning the CWA to its approximate original contour, redistributing

conserved topsoil, if any, and installing final interceptor diversions.
INSPECTOR:
Any of the Chief Inspector, EI, or any other inspector assigned to an

environmental task. May also refer to craft inspectors.
INTERMITTENT
STREAM:
Roles and
A waterbody channel that generally carries water in the Spring or immediately

after a rain event; designated on topographic maps with a broken line and
indicated in the Project site plan.
MILLENNIUM:
NRCS:
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) Natural Resource Conservation Service
NYSDEC:
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
ORDINARY HIGH
WATER (OHW) MARK:
The term 'ordinary high water mark' means that line on the shore established
by the fluctuations of water and indicated by physical characteristics such as a
clear, natural line impressed on the bank, shelving, changes in the character of
soil, destruction of terrestrial vegetation, the presence of litter and debris, or
other appropriate means that consider the characteristics of the surrounding
areas.
ORV:
Off-road vehicle.
ROW:
Right-of-way.
SEDIMENT FILTER
DEVICE:
Includes properly embedded silt fence or staked straw or hay bales, as well as
other erosion and sedimentation control options.
SPCC:
Spill Prevention Containment and Control Plan
STEEP SLOPE:
Typically, a slope of 33% or greater.
TEMPORARY
STABILIZATION
Includes installing temporary interceptor diversions and sediment filter devices,

mulching critical areas, and seeding if necessary to hold soil in place until final
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MEASURES:
grading and restoration can be accomplished.
UPLAND:
All areas that are not waterbodies, rivers, or wetlands.
WATERBODY:
Includes any natural or artificial waterbody, river, or drainage with perceptible

flow at the time of crossing, and other permanent waterbodies such as ponds and
lakes.
WETLAND:
An area of special concern with soils prone to holding water for long periods of
time, generally also characterized by distinctive plants such as rushes, sedges,
cattails, or certain shrubs/trees. Includes any area that satisfies the requirements
of the current Federal methodology for identifying and delineating wetlands.
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TABLE 2a
SEED MIX REQUIREMENTS FOR CWA AND WATERBODY CROSSINGS
USDA NRCS Recommended
Restoration Seed Mixtures
Rate
(lbs/acre)
0.75
Seed
White Clover
Creeping Red Fescue
6.00
Tall Fescue
7.00
Annual Ryegrass
5.00
Climax Timothy
3.00
Kentucky Blue Grass
2.20
TABLE 2b
SEED MIX REQUIREMENTS FOR TEMPORARY STABILIZATION
Type
Rate (lbs/acre)
Seed
Annual Rye
40
Mulch
Hay or Straw
6000
TABLE 2c
SEED MIX REQUIREMENTS IN WETLANDS
Type
Seed
Rate (lbs/acre)
Annual Rye*
40
* Annual Rye is used as a temporary re-vegetative measure until indigenous plants re-establish cover.
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ATTACHMENT A
SPILL PREVENTION, CONTAINMENT AND CONTROL PLAN
A-1

SPILL PREVENTION, CONTAINMENT

AND CONTROL PLAN
July 2011
(Updated for 2011 Construction to Reflect Millenniums Minisink Compressor Project)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
I.
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................. 1
II.
TRAINING ............................................................................................................................. 1
III.
ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTOR REQUIREMENTS ....................................................... 1
IV.
EQUIPMENT INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ......................................................... 2
V.
FUEL AND MATERIAL STORAGE.................................................................................... 2
VI.
REFUELING .......................................................................................................................... 3
VII. SPILL RESPONSE................................................................................................................. 4

VIII. SPILL NOTIFICATION ........................................................................................................ 5
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1
Spill Report Form
Attachment 2
Notifications - Spill Response Reporting

I.
INTRODUCTION
During the construction of the Millennium Pipeline Company, L.L.C. (Millennium) Minisink
Compressor Station Project (Project), all efforts will be made to prevent spills or releases of any
amount of petroleum products or other polluting materials to the environment. This Spill Prevention,
Containment and Control Plan (SPCC Plan) describes the measures to prevent spills and, in the event
that spills occur, to control and minimize the effects of a release of petroleum products or hazardous
substances. The contractor will be responsible for preparing response plans that are compliant with
appropriate Federal, state and local regulations.
II.
TRAINING
During the Project Environmental Awareness Training, all Millennium inspectors and construction
contractor personnel will be briefed on the requirements of this SPCC Plan. Training will emphasize
the following:
III.
The contractor will ensure that all employees handling fuels and, as applicable, hazardous
materials will be properly trained.
Precautionary equipment maintenance and refueling procedures are to be followed to
minimize the potential for releases.
Standard operating procedures are to be followed in the event of a release, including the
deployment and maintenance of spill response materials.
Standard equipment, materials and supplies are to be available for cleanup of a release.
ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTOR REQUIREMENTS
Prepare a pre-job, written inventory of lubricants, fuels, and other materials, which could be
accidentally discharged during construction. This information shall be supplied to the
environmental inspector (EI) by the Contractor.
Consult with Millennium to determine reportable spill quantities for each material on the prejob inventory.
Consult with Millennium to classify, in the event of an accidental release, each material on
the pre-job inventory as hazardous or non-hazardous waste under RCRA regulations.
Identify and prepare, in conjunction with appropriate Millennium personnel a written
inventory of approved waste transporters and disposal sites for both hazardous and nonhazardous wastes near the construction site.
Approve the Contractors list of equipment and spill procedures and impact minimization
measures submitted.
Define the duties and coordinate the responses of all persons involved in cleaning up a spill.
Maintain, with support from Millennium, an up-to-date list of names, addresses, and phone
numbers of all persons to be contacted in case of a spill.
Assure that the Contractor conducts mandatory training and instruction for spill prevention
and impact minimization.
IV.
EQUIPMENT INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
V.
The contractor will regularly inspect and maintain construction equipment.

Construction equipment will be outfitted with appropriately sized spill containment kits.
All containers, valves, piping and hoses will be examined regularly to assess general
conditions and remediated as necessary.
All leaks will be promptly corrected and/or repaired.
FUEL AND MATERIAL STORAGE
The following procedures will be followed when storing fuels and hazardous materials to help avoid
spills and minimize the impact of spills that accidentally occur:
VI.
Bulk quantities of diesel fuel, gasoline and hazardous liquids (e.g., solvents and lubricants)
will be stored in the onsite contractor staging area. Adequate spill containment measures,
such as containment dikes with a capacity for at least 110% of the maximum storage volume,
combined with impervious lining, will be installed before fuel storage tanks are filled, and
will be maintained throughout the Project. The contractor will provide Millenniums EI with
copies of the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for each hazardous material on site and
will maintain such MSDSs on-site.
Lesser quantities of fuels, solvents and lubricants (e.g., motor oils, hydraulic fluid) may be
stored within the construction work area (CWA) as necessary to service equipment used on
the Project, provided that this storage does not conflict with other parts of this plan. Sorbent
booms and clean-up kits will be kept at all storage locations. No equipment servicing or
maintenance will be performed and no petroleum products will be stored within 100 feet of
any watercourse or wetland.
All storage areas will be located at least 100 feet from streams, ponds or wetlands; at least
200 feet from active or private water wells; and at least 400 feet from municipal water wells.
Use of hazardous materials for equipment and vehicle maintenance will follow the same
requirements specified above for equipment refueling. Impervious or sorbent materials will
be placed under the work area before the work begins. Additional sorbent materials will also
be readily available.
Waste materials created during maintenance (e.g., used oil) will be collected for proper
disposal. All waste materials, including partially used or empty containers, discarded parts,
clean-up rags and used sorbent materials, as well as discarded hazardous material containers
(e.g., oil cans, grease tubes), will be collected and placed in drums for proper disposal.
All motor fuel, lube oil, chemicals and other polluting substances will be tightly sealed and
clearly labeled during transportation and storage.
All equipment will be inspected daily for leaks prior to beginning work. Steps will be taken
to repair leaks or remove the equipment from service, if necessary.
REFUELING
Generally, fuel will be stored at the contractor staging area and as much equipment as
practical will be refueled there.
Refueling equipment will be manned throughout the refueling operation.
Spill kits will be carried on all construction equipment.
Equipment refueling will not be performed within 100 feet of any waterbody or wetland, with
the following exceptions:
o Areas of rugged terrain or steep slopes where movement of equipment outside of
such 100-foot buffers would cause excessive disturbance to the work area
o Areas where removing equipment from a wetland or from near a watercourse for
servicing or refueling would increase adverse impacts to the wetland
o Refueling of immobile equipment.
During refueling, all necessary precautions will be taken to avoid or minimize the potential
for an accidental spill. Appropriate spill kits/absorbent materials will be available at all
refueling sites.
Care will be taken during refueling not to overfill or spill fuel onto the housing of equipment.
Refueling areas will be located hydraulically down gradient and outside aquifer protection
areas, whenever possible, and if located within an aquifer protection area, the refueling area
will be lined. The fueling nozzle will be wrapped with absorbent pads and carried from the
dispensing equipment to the equipment being fueled.
Fuel trucks, pumps, mechanics vehicles, the contractor foremens vehicles, inspectors
vehicles and all vehicles working within aquifer protection areas and public water supply
watersheds will be equipped with spill kits containing absorbent materials approved for
petroleum products.
Construction equipment will not be washed in any waterbody or wetland, nor will runoff
resulting from washing operations be permitted to directly enter any waterbody or wetland
area.
Construction equipment and vehicles will not be serviced or parked overnight within 100 feet
of waterbodies or wetlands.
Considerations
The Contractor will assure that all refueling be done pursuant to the following conditions:
Impact minimization measures and equipment will be sufficient to prevent discharged fluids
from leaving the CWA or reaching wetlands or waterbodies, and be readily available for use.
These will include some combination of the following:
o dikes, berms or retaining walls sufficiently impervious to contain spilled oil
o absorbent and barrier materials in quantities determined by the Contractor to be
sufficient to capture the largest reasonably foreseeable spill
o disposable drums or containers suitable for holding and transporting contaminated
materials
o curbing
o culverts, gutters, or other drainage systems
o weirs, booms, or other barriers
o spill diversion or retention ponds
o sumps and collection systems
The Contractor will prepare for approval by Millennium a list of the type, quantity, and the
storage location of containment and clean up equipment to be used during construction. The
list will include the procedures and impact minimization measures to be used in case of a
spill.
VII.
All spills will be cleaned up immediately. In no case will containment equipment be used for
the storage of contaminated material.
SPILL RESPONSE
Stopping the source and containment is the immediate priority in the case of a release. Cleanup
procedures will begin immediately after a release is contained. In the event of a spill, Millennium
will take immediate action to ensure that the impact of the spill is minimized, and to see that
appropriate cleanup action is immediately undertaken.
The first person to notice a spill (e.g., contractor personnel, Millennium inspectors) will take
immediate steps to stop and contain release.
Spill kits consisting of the appropriate materials, as specified by Millennium, will be required in all
heavy construction equipment associated with this project. At a minimum, small vehicles used to
transport Millennium and Contractor personnel will be required to contain absorbent pads. General
equipment that the contractor will use for spill containment and cleanup includes:
absorbents including pillows, socks, and wipe sheets for containment and pick up of spilled
liquids
commercially available spill kits (or the functional equivalent thereof) that are self-contained
and prepackaged with a large variety of sorbents for both small to large spills
structures such as gutters, culverts, and dikes for immediate spill containment, where
available and appropriate
shovels, backhoes, etc, for excavating contaminated materials
sumps and collection systems
drums, barrels, and temporary storage bags to clean up and transport contaminated materials
Response to spills into Waterbodies or Wetlands

In the event of a spill into or in the vicinity of waterbodies or wetlands, the following will occur
immediately:
The spill will be immediately stopped at the source.

The spill will be contained through the use of appropriately deployed containment materials
(e.g., sorbent booms, absorbent pads, constructing dikes).
The spill will be collected with sorbent materials, skimmed off water surfaces with booms,
and/or the contaminated soil will be excavated.
The waste materials will be properly disposed at an approved disposal site.
The affected areas will be restored as closely as possible to their previous condition.
Millennium personnel (e.g., EI) will complete a Spill Report Form (refer to Attachment 1).
VIII.
SPILL NOTIFICATION
Spills will be reported immediately to Millenniums EI, who will then notify the Columbia Gas
Transmission Corporation (Columbia 1) Monitoring Center. Columbia will contact the appropriate
Federal, state and local agencies, if the spills are of a reportable quantity.
Attachment 2 lists the primary telephone numbers for such notifications.
Columbia, a subsidiary of NiSource (one of Millenniums owners), currently provides operational services to
Millennium and will operate the Project facilities on an integrated basis with Millenniums existing facilities
and in accordance with Columbias own operating procedures.
ATTACHMENT 1

SPILL REPORT FORM
SPILL REPORT FORM

Date:
Time of Spill Occurrence:
Weather Conditions:
Name/Title of first observer:

Regulatory Agencies Notified/Time (date) of Notification:
Location of Spill (Attach photocopy of site plan, as appropriate):

County:
Parcel No.:
Town:
Milepost/Station No.:
Material Spilled:
Quantity Spilled:
10 gallons or less:
Between 10 and 1,000 gallons:
Over 1,000 gallons:

Circumstances causing spill:
If spill is into water, is a sheen present?

Size of area affected by spill:
Estimate depth of spilled material on water or soil:

Has spill left the construction work area?
A1-1
Is spill under control?

If not, is there a potential for the spill to leave the construction work area?
Has spill cleanup begun? If so, what methods are being or will be used?
Signature of Contractor Representative/Date
Signature of Millennium Environmental Inspector/Date
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ATTACHMENT 2
NOTIFICATIONS
SPILL RESPONSE REPORTING
PRIMARY EMERGENCY CONTACTS
Contact
Telephone
Millennium Environmental Inspector

Columbia Gas Transmission Corporation Monitoring Center
(800) 835-7191
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

24-hour Spill Hotline
(800) 457-7362
(518) 457-7362
National Response Center
(800) 424-8802
LOCAL EMERGENCY CONTACTS

Contact
Telephone
Orange County Emergency Management

255 Main Street
Goshen, NY 10924
(845) 615-0400
(911 within local area)
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ATTACHMENT B
TYPICAL FIGURES
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NOTES:
1. THE DIMENSIONS SHOWN ON THIS FIGURE ARE TYPICAL

REFER TO CONSTRUCTION ALIGNMENT SHEETS FOR SPECIFIC
CWA DIMENSIONS,
NOT TO SCALE
TYPICAL UPLAND
CONSTRUCTION
WORK AREA
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WRAP STICK AND WIRE AROUND

TOP END OF GATE POST AND
SLIP END OF STICK IN WIRE NOOSE
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THEN REMOVE THE STEEL 'I" BAR POST ON BOTH
SIDES OF THE GATE OPENING AND REPLACE WITH
TEMPORARY WOODEN POSTS, BRACED AS SHOWN.
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GATE FASTENER ARE PERMISSIBLE.
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TEMPORARY
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NOTES:
1. OTHER CONFIGURATIONS OF TOPSOIL AND SUBSOIL ARE
ACCEPTABLE PROVIDED SOILS ARE KEPT SEPARATE.

2 UP TO 12 INCHES OF TOPSOIL WILL BE REMOVED.
3. TOPSOIL AND SUBSOIL PILES WILL BE ADEQUATELY
PROTECTED FROM EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION BY
USE OF SEDIMENT FILTER DEVICES OR MULCH,
4. TOPSOIL REPLACEMENT IS ACCEPTABLE ALTERNATIVE
TO TOPSOIL SEGREGATION IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS.
NOT TO SCALE
NNIUM
PEL IN
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TYPICAL TOPSOIL
CONSERVATION IN
RESIDENTIAL AREAS
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SLOPE
NOTE 1
< 5%
5-15%
15-30%
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SPACING
RESTORED
GRADE
NONE
300 FEET
200 FEET
100 FEET
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FILL
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VEHICLES CROSS
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EDGE OF CLEARED /
GRADED AREA
SEDIMENT FILTER ----,
DEVICE AS
NECESSARY (NOTE 3)
OUTLET TO VEGETATED AREA
NOTES:
1. SPACING USED FOR BOTH TEMPORARY AND FINAL

INTERCEPTOR DIVERSIONS.
2. TEMPORARY INTERCEPTOR DIVERSIONS WILL BE MAINTAINED DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE UNTIL
FINAL INTERCEPTOR DIVERSIONS ARE INSTALLED.
3. IF EXISTING GROUND COVER IS SPARSE, SECURE
SEDIMENT FILTER DEVICE IN OUTLET.
4. THE DIVERSION MAY BE EXTENDED OFF THE CWA,
IF NECESSARY, TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE OUTLET.
5. DIVERSION OUTLETS WILL ALTERNATE FROM SIDE TO
SIDE WHENEVER POSSIBLE.
6. INSTALL DIVERSIONS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF NATURAL
CROSS-SLOPE SWALES.
ENNIUM
PEL IN ESM
PERMANENT
INTERCEPTOR
DIVERSIONS
NOT TO SCALE
FIGURE 5
(PAGE 1 OF 3)
SILT FENCE
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AREA
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ROCK APRON
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VEGETAnON ESTNlUSHED.
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(PAGE 3 OF 3)
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NOTES:
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5,
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OR EOUIV. (4 INCH DIAMETER MINIMUM)

ROCK PAD WILL BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES THICK.
THE ROAD ENTRANCE WILL HAVE A GEOTEXTILE FABRIC
BENEATH THE ROCK PAD.
IF ROCK PAD BECOMES COVERED WITH MUD SO AS TO
BECOME INEFFECTIVE, ADDITIONAL STONE WILL BE ADDED.
ALL STONE AND FABRIC MUST BE REMOVED DURING ROW
RESTORATION.
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3. THE ROAD ENTRANCE WILL HAVE A GEOTE XTILE FABRIC
BENEATH THE ROCK PAD.
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WATER FROM OVERFLOWING INTO SENSITIVE RESOURCE ARE AS.
2. DIVERT TRENCH OVERFLOW TO A WELL-VEGETATED OFF-R.O.W. LOCATION OR INSTALL APPROPRIATE
ENERGY DISSIPATING DEVICE.
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GRADE
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3. SEDIMENT FROM FILTER BAG MUST BE DISPOSED OF IN COMPANY APPROVED UPLAND.
4. NO WOVEN -F.ABRIC BAGS WILL BE USED.
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PUMP
NOTE:
FILTER
USE FLOATATION
TO PREVENT WITHDRAWAL
OF DIRT & SEDIMENT
1. ENSURE DISCHARGE AREA IS COVERED

BY STN3LE VEGETATION.
2. USE DIFFUSER NOZZLE OR LOW
DISCHARGE RATE TO PREVENT SCOURING.
3. USE A FLOATATION DEVICE ON INTN<L
& M"NT" N DISTANCE FROM SIDES &
BOTTOM OF DITCH.
PORTN3LE
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NOTE:
FILTER
USE FLOATATION
TO PREVENT WITHDRAW AL
OF DIRT & SEDIMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRUC TION STANDARDS
1. USE ON SLOPING TERR"N OR IN AREA

WITH EROSION PRONE SOILS.
2. USE DIFFUSER NOZZLE OR LOW
DISCHARGE RATE TO PREVENT SCOURING.
3. ADDITIONAL STRAW BALES MAY BE USED
TO INCREASE RETENTION & FILTERING.
4. USE A FLOAT ATION DEVICE ON INTN<E;
& M"NT"N DISTANCE FROM SIDES &
BOTTOM OF DITCH.
SEDIMENT TRAP
FIGURE 13
TRE NCH DEW ATERING
(PAGE 2 OF 4)
STEP 1
ON LEVEL LAND, DIG A SUMP DEPENDING ON ACTUAL
FLOW RATES APPROXIMATELY 200 SQ. FT., WHICH IS
2" DEEP AT THE CENTER. PLACE A LAYER OF STRAW
BALES AS SHOWN, TO COMPLETELY SURROUND THE
SUMP.
STEP 2
INSTALL SILT FENCE ALL AROUND THE STRAW BALES,
(IF LAND IS LEVEll DIG IN SILT FENCE 6".
STEP 3
INSTALL AN OUTER LAYER OF BALES AROUND THE SILT
FENCE, AND SECURE EACH BALE USING
WOODEN STAKE. COVER THE ENTIRE SUMP WITH
HI-VELOCITY EROSION CONTROL FABRIC (CURLEX
OR EQUAL) BEFORE PUMPING THE WATER INTO THE
FACILITY.
NOTE: PUMP INTAKE HOSE MUST NOT BE ALLOWED TO REST ON THE TRENCH BOT TOM THROUGHOUT
DEWATERING. PROVISIONS MUST BE MADE TO ELEVATE THE INLET HOSE TO AT LEAST ONE
FOO T ABOVE THE TRENCH BOTTOM UNTIL BOTTOM DEWATERING IS NECESSAR Y.
EROSION CONTROL DURING PIPELINE DITCH,
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HYDROST ATIC TE STWATER

DISCHARGE
(PAGE 3 OF 4)
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GEOTEXTILE FILTER FABRIC
OPTION 2
OPTION 1
NOTES:
1. INSTALL A STRAW BALE DEWATERING STRUCTURE WHEREVER IT IS NECESSARY AND AS DIRECTED BY THE
ENGINEER TO PREVENT THE FLOW OF HEAVILY SILT LADEN WATER INTO WATER BODIES OR WETLANDS.
ALL DEWATERING ACTIVITIES SHALL BE CONDUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH PERMIT CONDITIONS.
2. DISCHARGE SITE SHOULD BE WELL VEGETATED AND LOCATED AT LEAST 100FT . FROM AN Y WATERCOURSE.
THE TOPOGRAPHY OF THE SITE SHOULD BE SUCH THAT WATER WILL FLOW INTO THE DEWATERING STRUCTURE
AND AWAY FROM AN Y WORK AREAS. THE AREA DOWNSLOPE FROM THE WATERING SITE MUST BE REASONABLY
LEVEL OR STABILIZED BY VEGETATION OR OTHER MEANS TO ALLOW THE FILTERED WATER TO CONTINUE AS
SHEET FLOW.
3. DIRECT THE PUMPED WATER ONTO A STABLE SPILL PAD CONSTRUCTED OF STRAW BALES, ROCK FILL,
WEIGHTED TIMBERS, OR A WOVEN GEOTEXTILE STAKED TO THE GROUND SURFACE.
4. DISCH ARGE RATES SHOULD BE SUCH THAT THE STRUCTURE WILL NOT OVERFLOW.
5. DISCHARGE WATER TO BE FORCED INTO SHEET FLOW IMMEDIATELY BEYOND THE SPILL PAD USING A
COMBINATION OF STRAW BALES AND THE NATURAL TOPOGRAPH Y. RECESS STRAW BALES A MINIMUM OF 4 in.
DRIVE TWO STAKES OR REBAR INTO EACH BALE TO ANCHOR THEM IN PLACE.
6. MANUFACTURED FILTER BAGS ARE A SUITABLE ALTERNATIVE TO STRAW BALE STRUCTURES FOR TRENCH
DEWATERING.
7. ENERGY DISSIPATOR DEVICE SHALL BE ANCHORED BY CONTRAC TOR.
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TEMPORARY
ROW
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LIFT & LAY NEW
PIPELINE OR PLOWED FIELD
NOTE:
1. DEPTH OF COVER IN CROPLAND TO
BE 4 FT. OR 1 FT. BELOW EXISTING
FIELD TILE,WHICH EVER IS GREATER.
(FIGURE 17)
2. OTHER CONFIGURATIONS OF TOPSOIL AND
SUBSOIL ARE ACCEPTABLE PROVIDED THEY
ARE KEPT SEPARATE.
3. UP TO 16 INCHES OF TOPSOIL REMOVED.
4. TOPSOIL AND SUBSOIL PILES WILL BE ADEQUATELY
PROTECTED FROM EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION
BY USE OF SEDIMENT FILTER DEVICES OR STRAW
MULCH.
5. A 1 IN. THICK STRAW VISUAL BARRIER MUST BE
INSTALLED PRIOR TO SUBSOIL SPOILING OVER TOPSOIL.
ENNIUM
P E II N ESM
TYPICAL
TOPSOIL
CONSERVATION
IN AGRICULTURAL LAND
NOT TO SCALE
FIGURE 15
METHOD 1
PERFORATE UNDERSIDE OF STEEL PIPE

NOTE 1
METHOD 2
NOTES:
1. STEEL CARRIER PIPE TO HAVE INSIDE DIAMETER AS

NEAR AS POSSIBLE TO THE OUTSIDE DIAMETER OF THE FIELD TILE.
2. MAINTAIN ORIGINAL FLOW LINE OF FIELD TILE IN BOTH METHODS.
3. REPLACEMENT FIELD TILE WILL NOT BE FILTER COVERED UNLESS
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE AND LANDOWNER SPECIFY.
NOT TO SCALE
ENNIUM
P EII N ESM
FIELD TILE
REPLACEMENT
METHODS
FIGURE 16
(PAGE 1 OF 2)
IF EXISTING TILE IS CLAY, CERAMIC OR CONCRETE,

WRAP THE NEW CONNEC TION WITH PLAS TIC
OR SEAL WI TH SACKRETE TO PREVENT INTRUSION.
STEEL SUPPORT PIPE (SHOWN) OR

SUPPOR T BEAM (NOT SHOWN)
NATURAL GROUND
3'-0" MIN.
EACH SIDE
INSERT INTERNAL COUPLER
BETWEEN EXISTING TILE AND
NEW TILE AT BOTH ENDS.
PIPELINE
SANDBAG SUPPORTS
OR BAGS OF SACKRETE
BACK FILL TO BE TAMPED IN 6" LAYERS
BENEATH AND AROUND SUPORT PIPE
WHEN SOIL IS NOT OVER SATURATED.
END OF PIPE TO BEAR

ON UNDISTURBED SOIL
FOR A MINIMUM OF
3'-0" OR 1BAG OF
SACKRETE
RIGID SUPPORT PIPE

DRAINAGE TILE
DRAINAGE TILE
SUPPORT SIZE
3 TO 5
6" PIPE
6"
8" PIPE
7" TO 8"
10" PIPE
9" TO 10"
12" PIPE
12"
W12X1 4
IS" TO 18"
W16X26
OVER 18"
W18X46
11
11
SECTION A-A
FOR UP TO
10" DRAIN TILE
TILE TO BE
WIRED TO
SUPPORT BEAM
EVERY 6 FEET.
DRAINAGE TILE
SUPPORT
BEAM
NOTES:
1. SUPPORT PIPE TO BE OF 0.250" WALL THICKNESS OR HEAVIER.
WHERE THE SUPPORT PIPE IS OVER 30' IN LENGTH OR IN SATURATED
AREAS, PERFORATIONS TO THE SUPPORT PIPE MAY BE REQUESTED.
2. REPLACEMENT TILE TO BE HEAVY DUTY HIGHWAY GRADE
PERFORATED PLASTIC DRAIN TUBING (ADS TYPE N-12!.
3. IF THE TRENCH WIDTH EXCEEDS 10' CHANNEL IRON STIFFENERS
SHALL BE WELDED TO THE SUPPORT PIPE OR SUPPORT BEAM.
SECTION A-A
FOR OVER
10" DRAIN TILE
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VERTICAL
SEPARATION
4FT. MIN
COVER
PROPOSED
PIPELINE
WITH DRAIN TILE
NOTES:
1. DISTURBED FIELD TILE TO BE REPAIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FIGURE 16
NOT TO SCALE
ENNI M
P E II N ESM
TYPICAL
AGRICULTURAL
LAND
CROSS - SECTION
FIGURE 17
10 FT. MIN.
NOTE 2
......--- GRADE AND lOR TRENCH

SPOIL PILE
~o.-----
STEEL OR PLASTIC CULVERT

PIPE (20 INCH MIN.)
PIPE TRENCH
SAND BAGS TO
CHANNEL STREAM
FLOW
TRENCHLINE BARRIER
ROSSING
NOTE 1
SEDIMENT FILTER
DEVICE
K~~~
SCOUR PROTECTION
(MIN. ROCK SIZE
4 TO 6 INCHES)
50 FT. BUFFER
NOTES:
1. EQUIPMENT CROSSINGS ARE TO BE PREPARED AS ILLUSTRATED IN FIGURES 22 & 23.
2. GRADE AND TRENCH SPOIL WILL BE STOCKPILED AT LEAST 10 FEET FROM THE WATER'S
EDGE, TOPOGRAPHY PERMITTING,
3, INSTALL FLUME PIPE AFTER BLASTING, BUT BEFORE TRENCHING.
4. USE SAND BAG OR SAND BAG AND PLASTIC SHEETING DIVERSION STRUCTURE, OR EQUIVALENT.
5. PROPERLY ALIGN FLUME PIPE,
6. DO NOT REMOVE FLUME PIPE DURING TRENCHING, PIPELAYING, OR BACKFILLING ACTIVITIES.
7. REMOVE ALL FLUME PIPES AND DAMS THAT ARE NOT ALSO PART OF THE EQUIPMENT BRIDGE
AFTER FINAL CLEANUP BUT BEFORE PERMANENT SEEDING,
NOT TO SCALE
ENNIUM
P EII N ESM
TYPICAL
STREAM CROSSING
DRY-DITCH
(FLUME)
FIGURE 18
10 FT, MIN.
NOTE 2

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SPOIL E
UPSTREAM DAM
(SAND BAGS)
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50 FT. BUFFER
NOTES:
1. EQUIPMENT CROSSINGS ARE TO BE PREPARED AS ILLUSTRATED IN FIGURES 22 & 23.
2. GRADE AND TRENCH SPOIL WILL BE STOCKPILED AT LEAST 10 FEET FROM THE WATER'S
EDGE, TOPOGRAPHY PERMITIING,
3. SET UP PUMP AND HOSE AS SHOWN, OR USE OTHER PRACTICAL ALTERNATIVES. PUMP
SHOULD HAVE TWICE THE PUMPING CAPACITY OF ANTICIPATED FLOW.
4. CONTRACTOR TO ENSURE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF ACTIVE AND BACKUP PUMPS TO MAINTAIN
THE CAPACrrY OF THE STREAMFLOW AT ALL TIMES DURING INSTALLATION.
5. ALL INTAKE HOSES WILL BE SCREENED,
6, DISMANTLE DOWNSTREAM DAM, THEN UPSTREAM DAM. KEEP PUMP RUNNING TO MAINTAIN
STREAM FLOW.
NOT TO SCALE
ENNIUM
P E II N ESM
TYPICAL
STREAM CROSSING
DRY-DITCH
(DAM AND PUMP)
FIGURE 19
10 FT. MIN.
NOTE 2
SEDIMENT FILTER
DEVICE
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GRADE ANOOR TRENCH

SPOIL PILE
~ PROPOSED
PIPELINE
PIPE 1RENCH
TRENCHLINE BARRIER
CROSSING
NOTE 1
SCOUR PROTECTION
(MIN, ROCK SIZE 4
TO 6 INCHES)
- - SEDIMENT FILTER DEVICE
....-~--
NOTE 3 IN-STREAM SEDIMENT FILTER DEVICE
50 FT. BUFFER
NOTES:
1. EQUIPMENT CROSSINGS ARE TO BE PREPARED AS

ILLUSTRATED IN FIGURES 22 & 23.
2. GRADE AND TRENCH SPOIL WILL BE STOCKPILED AT

LEAST 10 FEET FROM THE WATERS' EDGE, TOPOGRAPHY PERMITTING.
3. IN HIGH QUALITY STREAMS/ INSTALL IN-STREAM SEDIMENT
FILTER DEVICE 4{) FT. AND 60 FT. DOWNSTREAM IN ACCORDANCE
WITH MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
NOT TO SCALE
ENNIUM
P E II N ESM
TYPICAL
STREAM CROSSING
WET-DITCH
FIGURE 20
10 FT, MIN,
NOTE 2
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GRADE ANOOR TRENCH

SPOIL PILE
SAND BAGS
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STEEL OR PLASTIC CULVERT

PIPE (20 INCH MIN,)
PIPE TRENCH
QPROPOSED
PIPELINE
TRENCHLINE BARRIER
SAND BAGS -~~mt~~

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IMIN, ROCK SIZE
SEDIMENT FILTER
DEVICE
\~ 4TO 6INCHESI
50 FT, BUFFER
NOTES:
1. EQUIPMENT CROSSINGS, IF INSTALLED, ARE TO BE
PREPARED AS ILLUSTRATED IN FIGURES 22 &23.

2, GRADE AND TRENCH SPOIL WILL BE STOCKPILED AT
LEAST 10 FEET FROM THE WATER'S EDGE, TOPOGRAPHY
PERMITIING,
3, INSTALL CULVERT IF STREAM CROSSING IS NOT PROMPTLY INSTALLED,
NOT TO SCALE
ENNIUM
PEL IN ESM
TYPICAL
STREAM CROSSING
INTERMITIENT
STREAMS
FIGURE 21
4 TO 6 INCH DIAMElER
CRUSHED STONE
NOTES:
MINIMUM CONTOURING OF THE BOnOM NECESSARY TO

LAY THE CULVERTS LEVEL IS PERMISSIBLE.
2. USE AS MANY CULVERTS AS REQUIRED TO SPAN ENTIRE
STREAM BED.
3. STONES WILL BE PLACED AT THE OUTLET OF ALL CULVERTS
TO PROVIDE SCOUR PROTECTION IN THE EXISTING CHANNELS,
MINIMUM ROCK SIZE: 4 TO 6 INCHES.
4. MINIMUM CULVERT DIAMETER 20 INCHES .
1.
NOT TO SCALE
ENNIUM
P E II N Es~
TEMPORARY
EQUIPMENT CROSSING
CULVERT AND STONE
FIGURE 22
3FT. MIN.
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LONG, AND 8 IN. THICK)
NOTES 2 AND 3
STEEL
CULVERT
NOTE 1
NOTES:
1. CULVERT PIPE UTILIZED IF ADDITIONAL SUPPORT IS

REQUIRED.
2. ADDITIONAL PADS CAN BE PUT SIDE BY SIDE IF EXTRA
WIDTH IS REQUIRED.
3. EQUIPMENT PAD TYPICALLY CONSTRUCTED OF HARDWOOD; MUST ACCOMMODATE THE LARGEST EQUIPMENT
USED.
4. RAMP APPROACHES CAN EITHER BE GRADED OR
DUG INTO GROUND. IF NECESSARY, CRUSHED STONE
WILL BE USED TO RAMP UP TO THE EQUIPMENT PADS.
5. MINIMUM CULVERT DIAMETER 20 INCHES.
6. MAINTAIN PADS SO AS NOT TO ALLOW MUD TO ENTER THE STREAM
NOT TO SCALE
ENNIUM
PEllNEsM
TEMPORARY
EQUIPMENT CROSSING
EQUIPMENT PADS
FIGURE 23
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NOTES:
1. WHERE STUMPS HAVE BEEN REMOVED, WOODY VEGETATION ADAPTED TO WETLANDS WILL BE
REPLANTED, EXCEPT WITHIN 5 FEET OF THE PIPELINE CENTERLINE OR APPURTENANCES.

2, PLANT NATIVE TREES TO ULTIMATELY RESTORE THE CWA, EXCEPT FOR MAINTAINED PORTION
OF THE PERMANENT ROW, TO ITS PRE-CONSTRUCTION STATE,
NOT TO SCALE
ENNIUM
P E II N ESM
TYPICAL FORESTED
WETLAND PLANTING
FIGURE 25
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= HERBACEOUS PLANTS
=
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NOTES:
NON-MAINTAINED AREA
SHRUB & HERBACEOUS PLANTS
1, FULL WIDTH ROW MAINTENANCE PRACTICES IN WETLANDS ARE PROHIBITED,

2, A CORRIDOR UP TO 10 FEET WIDE CENTERED ON THE PIPELINE
OR APPURTENANCES MAY BE MAINTAINED IN A HERBACEOUS STATE.
3. TREES LOCATED WITHIN 15 FEET OF THE PIPELINE AND GREATER THAN
15 FEET TALL MAY BE SELECTIVELY CUT AND REMOVED FROM THE ROW.
(SHRUB AND HERBACEOUS PLANTS)
4. STUMPS AND ROOTS WILL BE LEFT IN PLACE.
ENNIUM
PEL IN ESM
ROW MAINTENANCE
WETLANDS
NOT TO SCALE
FIGURE 26
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l..L
NOTES:
TREE
1. FULL WIDTH ROW MAINTENANCE PRACTICES WITHIN

25 FEET OF WATERBODY'S MEAN HIGH WATER MARK
ARE PROHIBITED,
2. A CORRIDOR UP TO 10 FEET WIDE CENTERED ON THE
PIPELINE OR APPURTENANCES MAY BE MAINTAINED IN
AHERBACEOUS STATE,
3. TREES LOCATED WITHIN 15 FEET OF THE PIPELINE AND
GREATER THAN 15 FEET TALL MAY BE SELECTIVELY CUT
AND REMOVED FROM THE ROW
NOT TO SCALE
ENNIUM
P E II N ESM
ROW MAINTENANCE
PERENNIAL STREAMS
FIGURE 27
I~
~I
. - - - - - - - ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREA - - - - - - - - - - - - - LENGTH VARIES
= TREE
NOTES:
1. FULL WIDTH ROW MAINTENANCE PRACTICES IN
ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREAS ARE PROHIBITED.

2. A CORRIDOR UP TO 10 FEET WIDE CENTERED ON THE
PIPELINE OR APPURTENANCES MAY BE MAINTAINED IN
AHERBACEOUS STATE.
3. TREES LOCATED WITHIN 15 FEET OF THE PIPELINE AND
GREATER THAN 15 FEET TALL MAY BE SELECTIVELY CUT
AND REMOVED FROM THE ROW.
NOT TO SCALE
ENNIUM
P E II N ESM
ROW MAINTENANCE
ENVIRONMENTALLY
SENSITIVE AREAS
FIGURE 28
ATTACHMENT C
FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION
UPLAND EROSION CONTROL, RE-VEGETATION AND
MAINTENANCE PLAN
AND
WETLAND AND WATERBODY CONSTRUCTION AND
MITIGATION PROCEDURES
C-1
UPLAND EROSION CONTROL, REVEGETATION, AND

MAINTENANCE PLAN
01/17/2003 VERSION
UPLAND EROSION CONTROL, REVEGETATION, AND

MAINTENANCE PLAN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I.
APPLICABILITY .............................................
II.
SUPERVISION AND INSPECTION ................................

A.
ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTION .............................
B.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTORS .........
2
2
2
III. PRECONSTRUCTION PLANNING .................................

A.
CONSTRUCTION WORK AREAS ..............................
DRAIN TILE AND IRRIGATION SYSTEMS ....................
B.
GRAZING DEFERMENT ....................................
C.
ROAD CROSSINGS AND ACCESS POINTS .....................
D.
DISPOSAL PLANNING ....................................
E.
AGENCY COORDINATION ..................................
F.
STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN .................
G.
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
IV.
INSTALLATION .............................................. 6
A.
APPROVED AREAS OF DISTURBANCE ........................ 6
B.
TOPSOIL SEGREGATION .................................. 7
C.
DRAIN TILES .......................................... 7
D.
IRRIGATION ........................................... 8
E.
ROAD CROSSINGS AND ACCESS POINTS ..................... 8
TEMPORARY EROSION CONTROL ............................ 8
F.
Temporary Slope Breakers ........................ 8
1.
Sediment Barriers ............................... 9
2.
Mulch .......................................... 10
3.
V.
RESTORATION ..............................................
CLEANUP .............................................
A.
B.
PERMANENT EROSION CONTROL DEVICES ...................
1.
Trench Breakers ................................
2.
Permanent Slope Breakers .......................
C.
SOIL COMPACTION MITIGATION ..........................
D.
REVEGETATION ........................................
1.
General ........................................
Soil Additives ................................
2.
Seeding Requirements ...........................
3.
11
11
12
12
13
13
14
14
14
14
VI.
OFF-ROAD VEHICLE CONTROL .................................
16
VII. POST-CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES .............................

MONITORING AND MAINTENANCE .........................
A.
B.
REPORTING ...........................................
16
16
17
01/17/2003 VERSION
UPLAND EROSION CONTROL, REVEGETATION,

AND MAINTENANCE PLAN (PLAN)
I.
APPLICABILITY
A.
The intent of this Plan is to assist applicants by

identifying baseline mitigation measures for minimizing
erosion and enhancing revegetation. The project sponsors
should specify in their applications for a FERC
Certificate (Certificate) any individual measures in this
Plan they consider unnecessary, technically infeasible,
or unsuitable due to local conditions and to fully
describe any alternative measures they would use.
Applicants should also explain how those alternative
measures would achieve a comparable level of mitigation.
Once a project is certificated, further changes can be
approved. Any such changes from the measures in this
Plan (or the applicants approved plan) will be approved
by the Director of the Office of Energy Projects
(Director), upon the applicants written request, if the
Director agrees that an alternative measure:
1.
provides equal or better environmental protection;
2.
is necessary because a portion of this Plan is

infeasible or unworkable based on project-specific
conditions; or
3.
is specifically required in writing by another

Federal, state, or Native American land management
agency for the portion of the project on its land or
under its jurisdiction.
Any requirements in this Plan to file material with the

Secretary of the FERC (Secretary) do not apply to
projects undertaken under the provisions of the blanket
certificate program. This exemption does not apply to a
request for alternative measures.
Project-related impacts on wetland and waterbody systems
are addressed in the staffs Wetland and Waterbody
Construction and Mitigation Procedures (Procedures).
01/17/2003 VERSION
II.
SUPERVISION AND INSPECTION

A.
B.
ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTION
1.
At least one Environmental Inspector is required for

each construction spread during construction and
restoration (as defined by section V). The number
and experience of Environmental Inspectors assigned
to each construction spread should be appropriate
for the length of the construction spread and the
number/significance of resources affected.
2.
Environmental Inspectors shall have peer status with

all other activity inspectors.
3.
Environmental Inspectors shall have the authority to

stop activities that violate the environmental
conditions of the Certificate, state and Federal
environmental permit conditions, or landowner
requirements; and to order appropriate corrective
action.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTORS

At a minimum, the Environmental Inspector(s) shall be
responsible for:
1.
Ensuring compliance with the requirements of this

Plan, the Procedures, the environmental conditions
of the Certificate authorization, the mitigation
measures proposed by the applicant (as approved
and/or modified by the Certificate), other
environmental permits and approvals, and
environmental requirements in landowner easement
agreements;
2.
Identifying, documenting, and overseeing corrective

actions, as necessary to bring an activity back into
compliance;
3.
Verifying that the limits of authorized construction

work areas and locations of access roads are
properly marked before clearing;
4.
Verifying the location of signs and highly visible

flagging marking the boundaries of sensitive
resource areas, waterbodies, wetlands, or areas with
special requirements along the construction work
area;
2
01/17/2003 VERSION
5.
Identifying erosion/sediment control and soil

stabilization needs in all areas;
6.
Ensuring that the location of dewatering structures

and slope breakers will not direct water into known
cultural resources sites or locations of sensitive
species;
7.
Verifying that trench dewatering activities do not

result in the deposition of sand, silt, and/or
sediment near the point of discharge into a wetland
or waterbody. If such deposition is occurring, the
dewatering activity shall be stopped and the design
of the discharge shall be changed to prevent
reoccurrence;
8.
Ensuring that subsoil and topsoil are tested in

agricultural and residential areas to measure
compaction and determine the need for corrective
action;
9.
Advising the Chief Construction Inspector when

conditions (such as wet weather) make it advisable
to restrict construction activities to avoid
excessive rutting;
10.
Ensuring restoration of contours and topsoil;
11.
Verifying that the soils imported for agricultural

or residential use have been certified as free of
noxious weeds and soil pests, unless otherwise
approved by the landowner;
12.
Determining the need for and ensuring that erosion

controls are properly installed, as necessary to
prevent sediment flow into wetlands, waterbodies,
sensitive areas, and onto roads;
13.
Inspecting and ensuring the maintenance of temporary

erosion control measures at least:
a.
on a daily basis in areas of active

construction or equipment operation;
b.
on a weekly basis in areas with no construction

or equipment operation; and
c.
within 24 hours of each 0.5 inch of rainfall;
01/17/2003 VERSION
14.
Ensuring the repair of all ineffective temporary

erosion control measures within 24 hours of
identification;
15.
Keeping records of compliance with the environmental

conditions of the FERC certificate, and the
mitigation measures proposed by the project sponsor
in the application submitted to the FERC, and other
Federal or state environmental permits during active
construction and restoration; and
16.
Identifying areas that should be given special

attention to ensure stabilization and restoration
after the construction phase.
III. PRECONSTRUCTION PLANNING

The project sponsor shall do the following before
construction:
A.
B.
CONSTRUCTION WORK AREAS

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

construction right-of-way, extra work space areas,
pipe storage and contractor yards, borrow and
disposal areas, access roads, etc.) that would be
needed for safe construction. The project sponsor
must ensure that appropriate cultural resources and
biological surveys have been conducted.
2.
Project sponsors are encouraged to consider

expanding any required cultural resources and
endangered species surveys in anticipation of the
need for activities outside of certificated work
areas.
DRAIN TILE AND IRRIGATION SYSTEMS

1.
Attempt to locate existing drain tiles and

irrigation systems.
2.
Contact landowners and local soil conservation

authorities to determine the locations of future
drain tiles that are likely to be installed within 3
years of the authorized construction.
3.
Develop procedures for constructing through draintiled areas, maintaining irrigation systems during
construction, and repairing drain tiles and
irrigation systems after construction.
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4.
C.
Engage qualified drain tile specialists, as needed

to conduct or monitor repairs to drain tile systems
affected by construction. Use drain tile
specialists from the project area, if available.
GRAZING DEFERMENT
Develop grazing deferment plans with willing landowners,
grazing permittees, and land management agencies to
minimize grazing disturbance of revegetation efforts.
D.
ROAD CROSSINGS AND ACCESS POINTS

Plan for safe and accessible conditions at all roadway
crossings and access points during construction and
restoration.
E.
DISPOSAL PLANNING
Determine methods and locations for the disposal of
construction debris (e.g., timber, slash, mats, garbage,
drilling fluids, excess rock, etc). Off-site disposal in
other than commercially operated disposal locations is
subject to compliance with all applicable survey,
landowner permission, and mitigation requirements.
F.
AGENCY COORDINATION
The project sponsor must coordinate with the appropriate
local, state, and Federal agencies as outlined in this
Plan and in the Certificate.
G.
1.
Obtain written recommendations from the local soil

conservation authorities or land management agencies
regarding permanent erosion control and revegetation
specifications.
2.
Develop specific procedures in coordination with the

appropriate agency to prevent the introduction or
spread of noxious weeds and soil pests resulting
from construction and restoration activities.
STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN

Make available on each construction spread the Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Plan prepared for compliance with
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's National
Stormwater Program General Permit requirements.
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IV.
INSTALLATION
A.
APPROVED AREAS OF DISTURBANCE

1.
Project-related ground disturbance shall be limited

to the construction right-of-way, extra work space
areas, pipe storage yards, borrow and disposal
areas, access roads, and other areas approved in the
Certificate. Any project-related ground disturbing
activities outside these Certificated areas, except
those needed to comply with the Plan and Procedures
(e.g., slope breakers, energy-dissipating devices,
dewatering structures, drain tile system repairs)
will require prior Director approval. All
construction or restoration activities outside of
the Certificated areas are subject to all applicable
survey and mitigation requirements.
2.
The construction right-of-way width for a project

shall not exceed 75 feet or that described in the
FERC application unless otherwise modified by a
Certificate condition. However, in limited, nonwetland areas, this construction right-of-way width
may be expanded by up to 25 feet without Director
approval to accommodate full construction right-ofway topsoil segregation and to ensure safe
construction where topographic conditions (such as
side-slopes) or soil limitations require it.
Twenty-five feet of extra construction right-of-way
width may also be used in limited, non-wetland or
non-forested areas for truck turn-arounds where no
reasonable alternative access exists.
Project use of these additional limited areas is
subject to landowner approval and compliance with
all applicable survey and mitigation requirements.
When such additional areas are used, each one should
be identified and the need explained in the weekly
or biweekly construction reports to the FERC, if
required. The following material should be included
in the reports:
a.
the location of each additional area by station

number and reference to a previously filed
alignment sheet, or updated alignment sheets
showing the additional areas;
b.
identification of where the Commission's

records contain evidence that the additional
areas were previously surveyed; and
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c.
a statement that landowner approval has been

obtained and is available in project files.
Prior written approval of the Director is required

when the Certificated construction right-of-way
width would be expanded by more than 25 feet.
B.
TOPSOIL SEGREGATION
1.
C.
Unless the landowner or land management agency

specifically approves otherwise, prevent the mixing
of topsoil with subsoil by stripping topsoil from
either the full work area or from the trench and
subsoil storage area (ditch plus spoil side method)
in:
a.
actively cultivated or rotated croplands and

pastures;
b.
residential areas;
c.
hayfields; and
d.
other areas at the landowner's or land managing

agencys request.
2.
In residential areas importation of topsoil is an

acceptable alternative to topsoil segregation.
3.
In deep soils (more than 12 inches of topsoil),

segregate at least 12 inches of topsoil. In soils
with less than 12 inches of topsoil make every
effort to segregate the entire topsoil layer.
4.
Where topsoil segregation is required, maintain

separation of salvaged topsoil and subsoil
throughout all construction activities.
5.
Segregated topsoil may not be used for padding the

pipe.
DRAIN TILES
1.
Mark locations of drain tiles damaged during

construction.
2.
Probe all drainage tile systems within the area of

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

better condition. Do not use filter-covered drain
tiles unless the local soil conservation authorities
and the landowner agree. Use qualified specialists
for testing and repairs.
4.
For new pipelines in areas where drain tiles exist

or are planned, ensure that the depth of cover over
the pipeline is sufficient to avoid interference
with drain tile systems. For adjacent pipeline
loops in agricultural areas, install the new
pipeline with at least the same depth of cover as
the existing pipeline(s).
IRRIGATION
Maintain water flow in crop irrigation systems, unless
shutoff is coordinated with affected parties.
E.
F.
ROAD CROSSINGS AND ACCESS POINTS

1.
Maintain safe and accessible conditions at all road

crossings and access points during construction.
2.
If crushed stone access pads are used in residential

or active agricultural areas, place the stone on
synthetic fabric to facilitate removal.
TEMPORARY EROSION CONTROL

Install temporary erosion controls immediately after
initial disturbance of the soil. Temporary erosion
controls must be properly maintained throughout
construction (on a daily basis) and reinstalled as
necessary (such as after backfilling of the trench) until
replaced by permanent erosion controls or restoration is
complete.
1.
Temporary Slope Breakers

a.
Temporary slope breakers are intended to reduce

runoff velocity and divert water off the
construction right-of-way. Temporary slope
breakers may be constructed of materials such
as soil, silt fence, staked hay or straw bales,
or sand bags.
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b.
Install temporary slope breakers on all

disturbed areas, as necessary to avoid
excessive erosion. Temporary slope breakers
must be installed on slopes greater than 5
percent where the base of the slope is less
than 50 feet from waterbody, wetland, and road
crossings at the following spacing (closer
spacing should be used if necessary):
Slope (%)
5 - 15
>15 - 30
>30
2.
Spacing (feet)
300
200
100
c.
Direct the outfall of each temporary slope

breaker to a stable, well vegetated area or
construct an energy-dissipating device at the
end of the slope breaker and off the
construction right-of-way.
d.
Position the outfall of each temporary slope

breaker to prevent sediment discharge into
wetlands, waterbodies, or other sensitive
resources.
Sediment Barriers
a.
Sediment barriers are intended to stop the flow

of sediments and to prevent the deposition of
sediments into sensitive resources. They may
be constructed of materials such as silt fence,
staked hay or straw bales, compacted earth
(e.g., driveable berms across travelways), sand
bags, or other appropriate materials.
b.
At a minimum, install and maintain temporary

sediment barriers across the entire
construction right-of-way at the base of slopes
greater than 5 percent where the base of the
slope is less than 50 feet from a waterbody,
wetland, or road crossing until revegetation is
successful as defined in this Plan. Leave
adequate room between the base of the slope and
the sediment barrier to accommodate ponding of
water and sediment deposition.
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c.
3.
Where wetlands or waterbodies are adjacent to

and downslope of construction work areas,
install sediment barriers along the edge of
these areas, as necessary to prevent sediment
flow into the wetland or waterbody.
Mulch
a.
Apply mulch on all slopes (except in actively

cultivated cropland) concurrent with or
immediately after seeding, where necessary to
stabilize the soil surface and to reduce wind
and water erosion. Spread mulch uniformly over
the area to cover at least 75 percent of the
ground surface at a rate of 2 tons/acre of
straw or its equivalent, unless the local soil
conservation authority, landowner, or land
managing agency approves otherwise in writing.
b.
Mulch can consist of weed-free straw or hay,

wood fiber hydromulch, erosion control fabric,
or some functional equivalent.
c.
Mulch before seeding if:

(1)
final grading and installation of

permanent erosion control measures will
not be completed in an area within 20 days
after the trench in that area is
backfilled (10 days in residential areas),
as required in section V.A.1; or
(2)
construction or restoration activity is

interrupted for extended periods, such as
when seeding cannot be completed due to
seeding period restrictions.
d.
If mulching before seeding, increase mulch

application on all slopes within 100 feet of
waterbodies and wetlands to a rate of 3
tons/acre of straw or equivalent.
e.
If wood chips are used as mulch, do not use

more than 1 ton/acre and add the equivalent of
11 lbs/acre available nitrogen (at least 50
percent of which is slow release).
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V.
f.
Ensure that mulch is adequately anchored to

minimize loss due to wind and water.
g.
When anchoring with liquid mulch binders, use

rates recommended by the manufacturer. Do not
use liquid mulch binders within 100 feet of
wetlands or waterbodies.
h.
Install erosion control fabric on waterbody

banks at the time of final bank recontouring.
Anchor the erosion control fabric with staples
or other appropriate devices.
RESTORATION
A.
CLEANUP
1.
Commence cleanup operations immediately following

backfill operations. Complete final grading,
topsoil replacement, and installation of permanent
erosion control structures within 20 days after
backfilling the trench (10 days in residential
areas). If seasonal or other weather conditions
prevent compliance with these time frames, maintain
temporary erosion controls (temporary slope breakers
and sediment barriers) until conditions allow
completion of cleanup.
The project sponsor should file with the Secretary
for the review and written approval of the Director,
a winterization plan if construction will continue
into the winter season when conditions could delay
successful decompaction, topsoil replacement, or
seeding until the following spring.
2.
A travel lane may be left open temporarily to allow

access by construction traffic if the temporary
erosion control structures are installed (as
specified in section IV.F.) and inspected and
maintained (as specified in sections II.B.12 through
14). When access is no longer required, the travel
lane must be removed and the right-of-way restored.
3.
Rock excavated from the trench may be used to

backfill the trench only to the top of the existing
bedrock profile. Rock that is not returned to the
trench should be considered construction debris,
unless approved for use as mulch or for some other
use on the construction work areas by the landowner
or land managing agency.
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B.
4.
Remove excess rock from at least the top 12 inches

of soil in all actively cultivated or rotated
cropland and pastures, hayfields, and residential
areas, as well as other areas at the landowner's
request. The size, density, and distribution of
rock on the construction work area should be similar
to adjacent areas not disturbed by construction.
The landowner may approve other provisions in
writing.
5.
Grade the construction right-of-way to restore preconstruction contours and leave the soil in the
proper condition for planting.
6.
Remove construction debris from all construction

work areas unless the landowner or land managing
agency approves otherwise.
7.
Remove temporary sediment barriers when replaced by

permanent erosion control measures or when
revegetation is successful.
PERMANENT EROSION CONTROL DEVICES

1.
Trench Breakers
a.
Trench breakers are intended to slow the flow

of subsurface water along the trench. Trench
breakers may be constructed of materials such
as sand bags or polyurethane foam. Do not use
topsoil in trench breakers.
b.
An engineer or similarly qualified professional

shall determine the need for and spacing of
trench breakers. Otherwise, trench breakers
shall be installed at the same spacing as and
upslope of permanent slope breakers.
c.
In agricultural fields and residential areas

where slope breakers are not typically
required, install trench breakers at the same
spacing as if permanent slope breakers were
required.
d.
At a minimum, install a trench breaker at the

base of slopes greater than 5 percent where the
base of the slope is less than 50 feet from a
waterbody or wetland and where needed to avoid
draining a waterbody or wetland.
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2.
Permanent Slope Breakers

a.
Permanent slope breakers are intended to reduce

runoff velocity, divert water off the
construction right-of-way, and prevent sediment
deposition into sensitive resources. Permanent
slope breakers may be constructed of materials
such as soil, sand bags, or some functional
equivalent.
b.
Construct and maintain permanent slope breakers

in all areas, except cultivated areas and
lawns, using spacing recommendations obtained
from the local soil conservation authority or
land managing agency.
In the absence of written recommendations, use
the following spacing unless closer spacing is
necessary to avoid excessive erosion on the
construction right-of-way:
Slope (%)
5 - 15
>15 - 30
>30
C.
Spacing (feet)
300
200
100
c.
Construct slope breakers to divert surface flow

to a stable area without causing water to pool
or erode behind the breaker. In the absence of
a stable area, construct appropriate energydissipating devices at the end of the breaker.
d.
Slope breakers may extend slightly (about 4

feet) beyond the edge of the construction
right-of-way to effectively drain water off the
disturbed area. Where slope breakers extend
beyond the edge of the construction right-ofway, they are subject to compliance with all
applicable survey requirements.
SOIL COMPACTION MITIGATION

1.
Test topsoil and subsoil for compaction at regular

intervals in agricultural and residential areas
disturbed by construction activities. Conduct tests
on the same soil type under similar moisture
conditions in undisturbed areas to approximate
preconstruction conditions. Use penetrometers or
other appropriate devices to conduct tests.
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2.
Plow severely compacted agricultural areas with a

paraplow or other deep tillage implement. In areas
where topsoil has been segregated, plow the subsoil
before replacing the segregated topsoil.
Alternatively, make arrangements with the landowner
to plant and plow under a "green manure" crop, such
as alfalfa, to decrease soil bulk density and
improve soil structure. If subsequent construction
and cleanup activities result in further compaction,
conduct additional tilling.
3.
D.
Perform appropriate soil compaction mitigation in

severely compacted residential areas.
REVEGETATION
1.
2.
General
a.
The project sponsor is responsible for ensuring

successful revegetation of soils disturbed by
project-related activities, except as noted in
section V.D.1.b.
b.
Restore all turf, ornamental shrubs, and

specialized landscaping in accordance with the
landowner's request, or compensate the
landowner. Restoration work must be performed
by personnel familiar with local horticultural
and turf establishment practices.
Soil Additives
Fertilize and add soil pH modifiers in accordance
with written recommendations obtained from the local
soil conservation authority, land management
agencies, or landowner. Incorporate recommended
soil pH modifier and fertilizer into the top 2
inches of soil as soon as possible after
application.
3.
Seeding Requirements
a.
Prepare a seedbed in disturbed areas to a depth

of 3 to 4 inches using appropriate equipment to
provide a firm seedbed. When hydroseeding,
scarify the seedbed to facilitate lodging and
germination of seed.
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b.
Seed disturbed areas in accordance with written

recommendations for seed mixes, rates, and
dates obtained from the local soil conservation
authority or as requested by the landowner or
land management agency. Seeding is not
required in actively cultivated croplands
unless requested by the landowner.
c.
Perform seeding of permanent vegetation within

the recommended seeding dates. If seeding
cannot be done within those dates, use
appropriate temporary erosion control measures
discussed in section IV.F. and perform seeding
of permanent vegetation at the beginning of the
next recommended seeding season. Lawns may be
seeded on a schedule established with the
landowner.
d.
In the absence of written recommendations from

the local soil conservation authorities, seed
all disturbed soils within 6 working days of
final grading, weather and soil conditions
permitting, subject to the specifications in
section V.D.3.a-c.
e.
Base seeding rates on Pure Live Seed.

within 12 months of seed testing.
f.
Treat legume seed with an inoculant specific to

the species using the manufacturers
recommended rate of inoculant appropriate for
the seeding method (broadcast, drill, or
hydro).
g.
In the absence of written recommendations from

the local soil conservation authorities,
landowner, or land managing agency to the
contrary, a seed drill equipped with a
cultipacker is preferred for seed application.
Use seed
Broadcast or hydroseeding can be used in lieu

of drilling at double the recommended seeding
rates. Where seed is broadcast, firm the
seedbed with a cultipacker or imprinter after
seeding. In rocky soils or where site
conditions may limit the effectiveness of this
equipment, other alternatives may be
appropriate (e.g., use of a chain drag) to
lightly cover seed after application, as
approved by the Environmental Inspector.
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VI.
OFF-ROAD VEHICLE CONTROL

To each owner or manager of forested lands offer to install
and maintain measures to control unauthorized vehicle access
to the right-of-way. These measures may include:
A.
Signs;
B.
Fences with locking gates;
C.
Slash and timber barriers, pipe barriers, or a line of

boulders across the right-of-way; and
D.
Conifers or other appropriate trees or shrubs across the

right-of-way.
VII. POST-CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES

A.
MONITORING AND MAINTENANCE

1.
Conduct follow-up inspections of all disturbed areas

after the first and second growing seasons to
determine the success of revegetation.
2.
Revegetation in non-agricultural areas shall be

considered successful if upon visual survey the
density and cover of non-nuisance vegetation are
similar in density and cover to adjacent undisturbed
lands. In agricultural areas, revegetation shall be
considered successful if crop yields are similar to
adjacent undisturbed portions of the same field.
Continue revegetation efforts until revegetation is
successful.
3.
Monitor and correct problems with drainage and

irrigation systems resulting from pipeline
construction in active agricultural areas until
restoration is successful.
4.
Restoration shall be considered successful if the

right-of-way surface condition is similar to
adjacent undisturbed lands, construction debris is
removed (unless requested otherwise by the land
owner or land managing agency), revegetation is
successful, and proper drainage has been restored.
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B.
5.
Routine vegetation maintenance clearing shall not be

done more frequently than every 3 years. However, to
facilitate periodic corrosion and leak surveys, a
corridor not exceeding 10 feet in width centered on
the pipeline may be maintained annually in a
herbaceous state. In no case shall routine
vegetation maintenance clearing occur between April
15 and August 1 of any year.
6.
Efforts to control unauthorized off-road vehicle

use, in cooperation with the landowner, shall
continue throughout the life of the project.
Maintain signs, gates, and vehicle trails as
necessary.
REPORTING
1.
2.
The project sponsor shall maintain records that

identify by milepost:
a.
method of application, application rate, and

type of fertilizer, pH modifying agent, seed,
and mulch used;
b.
acreage treated;
c.
dates of backfilling and seeding;
d.
names of landowners requesting special seeding

treatment and a description of the follow-up
actions; and
e.
any problem areas and how they were addressed.
The project sponsor shall file with the Secretary

quarterly activity reports documenting problems,
including those identified by the landowner, and
corrective actions taken for at least 2 years
following construction.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I.
APPLICABILITY .............................................
II.
PRECONSTRUCTION FILING ....................................
III. ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTORS ..................................
IV.
PRECONSTRUCTION PLANNING ..................................
V.
WATERBODY CROSSINGS .......................................

NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES AND PERMITS ..................
A.
INSTALLATION .........................................
B.
Time Window for Construction ....................
1.
Extra Work Areas ................................
2.
General Crossing Procedures .....................
3.
Spoil Pile Placement and Control ................
4.
Equipment Bridges ...............................
5.
6.
Dry-Ditch Crossing Methods ......................
7.
Crossings of Minor Waterbodies ................
8.
Crossings of Intermediate Waterbodies ..........
9.
Crossings of Major Waterbodies .................
10. Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control .........
11. Trench Dewatering .............................
RESTORATION .........................................
C.
POST-CONSTRUCTION MAINTENANCE .......................
D.
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VI.
WETLAND CROSSINGS ........................................

GENERAL ............................................
A.
INSTALLATION ........................................
B.
1.
Extra Work Areas and Access Roads ..............
2.
Crossing Procedures ............................
3.
Temporary Sediment Control ....................
4.
Trench Dewatering .............................
C.
RESTORATION .........................................
POST-CONSTRUCTION MAINTENANCE .......................
D.
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VII. HYDROSTATIC TESTING ......................................

NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES AND PERMITS .................
A.
GENERAL .............................................
B.
INTAKE SOURCE AND RATE ..............................
C.
DISCHARGE LOCATION, METHOD, AND RATE ................
D.
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WETLAND AND WATERBODY CONSTRUCTION AND MITIGATION PROCEDURES

(PROCEDURES)
I.
APPLICABILITY
A.
The intent of these Procedures is to assist applicants by

identifying baseline mitigation measures for minimizing
the extent and duration of project-related disturbance on
wetlands and waterbodies. The project sponsors should
specify in their applications for a FERC Certificate
(Certificate) any individual measures in these Procedures
they consider unnecessary, technically infeasible, or
unsuitable due to local conditions and to fully describe
any alternative measures they would use. Applicants
should also explain how those alternative measures would
achieve a comparable level of mitigation.
Once a project is certificated, further changes can be
approved. Any such changes from the measures in these
Procedures (or the applicants approved procedures) will
be approved by the Director of the Office of Energy
Projects (Director), upon the applicants written
request, if the Director agrees that an alternative
measure:
1.
provides equal or better environmental protection;
2.
is necessary because a portion of these Procedures

is infeasible or unworkable based on projectspecific conditions; or
3.
is specifically required in writing by another

Federal, state, or Native American land management
agency for the portion of the project on its land or
under its jurisdiction.
Any requirements in these Procedures to file material

with the Secretary of the FERC (Secretary) do not apply
to projects undertaken under the provisions of the
blanket certificate program. This exemption does not
apply to a request for alternative measures.
Project-related impacts on non-wetland areas are
addressed in the staffs Upland Erosion Control,
Revegetation, and Maintenance Plan (Plan).
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B.
DEFINITIONS
1.
2.
II.
"Waterbody" includes any natural or artificial

stream, river, or drainage with perceptible flow at
the time of crossing, and other permanent
waterbodies such as ponds and lakes:
a.
"minor waterbody" includes all waterbodies less

than or equal to 10 feet wide at the water's
edge at the time of crossing;
b.
"intermediate waterbody" includes all

waterbodies greater than 10 feet wide but less
than or equal to 100 feet wide at the water's
edge at the time of crossing; and
c.
"major waterbody" includes all waterbodies

greater than 100 feet wide at the water's edge
at the time of crossing.
"Wetland" includes any area that is not in actively

cultivated or rotated cropland and that satisfies
the requirements of the current Federal methodology
for identifying and delineating wetlands.
PRECONSTRUCTION FILING
A.
B.
The following information shall be filed with the

Secretary prior to the beginning of construction:
1.
the hydrostatic testing information specified in

section VII.B.3. and a wetland delineation report as
described in section VI.A.1., if applicable; and
2.
a schedule identifying when trenching or blasting

would occur within each waterbody greater than 10
feet wide, or within any designated coldwater
fishery. The project sponsor shall revise the
schedule as necessary to provide FERC staff at least
14 days advance notice. Changes within this last
14-day period must provide for at least 48 hours
advance notice.
The following site-specific construction plans required

by these Procedures must be filed with the Secretary for
the review and written approval by the Director:
1.
plans for extra work areas that would be closer than

50 feet from a waterbody or wetland;
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2.
plans for major waterbody crossings;
3.
plans for the use of a construction right-of-way

greater than 75 feet wide in wetlands; and
4.
plans for horizontal directional drill (HDD)

"crossings" of wetlands or waterbodies.
III. ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTORS
IV.
A.
At least one Environmental Inspector having knowledge of

the wetland and waterbody conditions in the project area
is required for each construction spread. The number and
experience of Environmental Inspectors assigned to each
construction spread should be appropriate for the length
of the construction spread and the number/significance of
resources affected.
B.
The Environmental Inspector's responsibilities are

outlined in the Upland Erosion Control, Revegetation, and
Maintenance Plan (Plan).
PRECONSTRUCTION PLANNING
A.
A copy of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan

(SWPPP) prepared for compliance with the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) National
Stormwater Program General Permit requirements must be
available in the field on each construction spread. The
SWPPP shall contain Spill Prevention and Response
Procedures that meet the requirements of state and
Federal agencies.
1.
It shall be the responsibility of the project

sponsor and its contractors to structure their
operations in a manner that reduces the risk of
spills or the accidental exposure of fuels or
hazardous materials to waterbodies or wetlands.
project sponsor and its contractors must, at a
minimum, ensure that:
a.
all employees handling fuels and other

hazardous materials are properly trained;
b.
all equipment is in good operating order and

inspected on a regular basis;
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2.
c.
fuel trucks transporting fuel to on-site

equipment travel only on approved access roads;
d.
all equipment is parked overnight and/or fueled

at least 100 feet from a waterbody or in an
upland area at least 100 feet from a wetland
boundary. These activities can occur closer
only if the Environmental Inspector finds, in
advance, no reasonable alternative and the
project sponsor and its contractors have taken
appropriate steps (including secondary
containment structures) to prevent spills and
provide for prompt cleanup in the event of a
spill;
e.
hazardous materials, including chemicals,

fuels, and lubricating oils, are not stored
within 100 feet of a wetland, waterbody, or
designated municipal watershed area, unless the
location is designated for such use by an
appropriate governmental authority. This
applies to storage of these materials and does
not apply to normal operation or use of
equipment in these areas; and
f.
concrete coating activities are not performed

within 100 feet of a wetland or waterbody
boundary, unless the location is an existing
industrial site designated for such use.
The project sponsor and its contractors must

structure their operations in a manner that provides
for the prompt and effective cleanup of spills of
fuel and other hazardous materials. At a minimum,
the project sponsor and its contractors must:
a.
ensure that each construction crew (including

cleanup crews) has on hand sufficient supplies
of absorbent and barrier materials to allow the
rapid containment and recovery of spilled
materials and knows the procedure for reporting
spills;
b.
ensure that each construction crew has on hand

sufficient tools and material to stop leaks;
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B.
c.
know the contact names and telephone numbers

for all local, state, and Federal agencies
(including, if necessary, the U. S. Coast Guard
and the National Response Center) that must be
notified of a spill; and
d.
follow the requirements of those agencies in

cleaning up the spill, in excavating and
disposing of soils or other materials
contaminated by a spill, and in collecting and
disposing of waste generated during spill
cleanup.
AGENCY COORDINATION
The project sponsor must coordinate with the appropriate
local, state, and Federal agencies as outlined in these
Procedures and in the Certificate.
V.
WATERBODY CROSSINGS
A.
NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES AND PERMITS

1.
Apply to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE), or

its delegated agency, for the appropriate wetland
and waterbody crossing permits.
2.
Provide written notification to authorities

responsible for potable surface water supply intakes
located within 3 miles downstream of the crossing at
least 1 week before beginning work in the waterbody,
or as otherwise specified by that authority.
3.
Apply for state-issued waterbody crossing permits

and obtain individual or generic section 401 water
quality certification or waiver.
4.
Notify appropriate state authorities at least 48

hours before beginning trenching or blasting within
the waterbody, or as specified in state permits.
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B.
INSTALLATION
1.
Time Window for Construction

Unless expressly permitted or further restricted by
the appropriate state agency in writing on a sitespecific basis, instream work, except that required
to install or remove equipment bridges, must occur
during the following time windows:
2.
3.
a.
coldwater fisheries - June 1 through September

30; and
b.
coolwater and warmwater fisheries - June 1

through November 30.
Extra Work Areas

a.
Locate all extra work areas (such as staging

areas and additional spoil storage areas) at
least 50 feet away from waters edge, except
where the adjacent upland consists of actively
cultivated or rotated cropland or other
disturbed land.
b.
The project sponsor shall file with the

Secretary for review and written approval by
the Director, a site-specific construction plan
for each extra work area with a less than 50foot setback from the water's edge, (except
where the adjacent upland consists of actively
disturbed land) and a site-specific explanation
of the conditions that will not permit a 50foot setback.
c.
Limit clearing of vegetation between extra work

areas and the edge of the waterbody to the
certificated construction right-of-way.
d.
Limit the size of extra work areas to the

minimum needed to construct the waterbody
crossing.
General Crossing Procedures

a.
Comply with the COE, or its delegated agency,

permit terms and conditions.
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4.
5.
b.
Construct crossings as close to perpendicular

to the axis of the waterbody channel as
engineering and routing conditions permit.
c.
If the pipeline parallels a waterbody, attempt

to maintain at least 15 feet of undisturbed
vegetation between the waterbody (and any
adjacent wetland) and the construction rightof-way.
d.
Where waterbodies meander or have multiple

channels, route the pipeline to minimize the
number of waterbody crossings.
e.
Maintain adequate flow rates to protect aquatic

life, and prevent the interruption of existing
downstream uses.
f.
Waterbody buffers (extra work area setbacks,

refueling restrictions, etc.) must be clearly
marked in the field with signs and/or highly
visible flagging until construction-related
ground disturbing activities are complete.
Spoil Pile Placement and Control

a.
All spoil from minor and intermediate waterbody

crossings, and upland spoil from major
waterbody crossings, must be placed in the
construction right-of-way at least 10 feet from
the water's edge or in additional extra work
areas as described in section V.B.2.
b.
Use sediment barriers to prevent the flow of

spoil or heavily silt-laden water into any
waterbody.
Equipment Bridges
a.
Only clearing equipment and equipment necessary

for installation of equipment bridges may cross
waterbodies prior to bridge installation.
Limit the number of such crossings of each
waterbody to one per piece of clearing
equipment.
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b.
Construct equipment bridges to maintain

unrestricted flow and to prevent soil from
entering the waterbody. Examples of such
bridges include:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
equipment pads and culvert(s);

equipment pads or railroad car bridges
without culverts;
clean rock fill and culvert(s); and
flexi-float or portable bridges.
Additional options for equipment bridges may be

utilized that achieve the performance
objectives noted above. Do not use soil to
construct or stabilize equipment bridges.
6.
c.
Design and maintain each equipment bridge to

withstand and pass the highest flow expected to
occur while the bridge is in place. Align
culverts to prevent bank erosion or streambed
scour. If necessary, install energy
dissipating devices downstream of the culverts.
d.
Design and maintain equipment bridges to

prevent soil from entering the waterbody.
e.
Remove equipment bridges as soon as possible

after permanent seeding unless the COE, or its
delegated agency, authorizes it as a permanent
bridge.
f.
If there will be more than 1 month between

final cleanup and the beginning of permanent
seeding and reasonable alternative access to
the right-of-way is available, remove equipment
bridges as soon as possible after final
cleanup.
Dry-Ditch Crossing Methods

a.
Unless approved otherwise by the appropriate

state agency, install the pipeline using one of
the dry-ditch methods outlined below for
crossings of waterbodies up to 30 feet wide (at
the water's edge at the time of construction)
that are state-designated as either coldwater
or significant coolwater or warmwater
fisheries.
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b.
Dam and Pump

(1)
The dam-and-pump method may be used

without prior approval for crossings of
waterbodies where pumps can adequately
transfer streamflow volumes around the
work area, and there are no concerns about
sensitive species passage.
(2)
Implementation of the dam-and-pump

crossing method must meet the following
performance criteria:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
c.
use sufficient pumps, including onsite backup pumps, to maintain

downstream flows;
construct dams with materials that
prevent sediment and other pollutants
from entering the waterbody (e.g.,
sandbags or clean gravel with plastic
liner);
screen pump intakes;
prevent streambed scour at pump
discharge; and
monitor the dam and pumps to ensure
proper operation throughout the
waterbody crossing.
Flume Crossing
The flume crossing method requires
implementation of the following steps:
(1)
install flume pipe after blasting (if

necessary), but before any trenching;
(2)
use sand bag or sand bag and plastic

sheeting diversion structure or equivalent
to develop an effective seal and to divert
stream flow through the flume pipe (some
modifications to the stream bottom may be
required in to achieve an effective seal);
(3)
properly align flume pipe(s) to prevent

bank erosion and streambed scour;
(4)
do not remove flume pipe during trenching,

pipelaying, or backfilling activities, or
initial streambed restoration efforts; and
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(5)
d.
remove all flume pipes and dams that are

not also part of the equipment bridge as
soon as final cleanup of the stream bed
and bank is complete.
Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD)

To the extent they were not provided as part of
the pre-certification process, for each
waterbody or wetland that would be crossed
using the HDD method, provide a plan that
includes:
7.
(1)
site-specific construction diagrams that

show the location of mud pits, pipe
assembly areas, and all areas to be
disturbed or cleared for construction;
(2)
a description of how an inadvertent

release of drilling mud would be contained
and cleaned up; and
(3)
a contingency plan for crossing the

waterbody or wetland in the event the
directional drill is unsuccessful and how
the abandoned drill hole would be sealed,
if necessary.
Crossings of Minor Waterbodies

Where a dry-ditch crossing is not required, minor
waterbodies may be crossed using the open-cut
crossing method, with the following restrictions:
a.
except for blasting and other rock breaking

measures, complete instream construction
activities (including trenching, pipe
installation, backfill, and restoration of the
streambed contours) within 24 hours.
Streambanks and unconsolidated streambeds may
require additional restoration after this
period;
b.
limit use of equipment operating in the

waterbody to that needed to construct the
crossing; and
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c.
8.
equipment bridges are not required at minor

waterbodies that do not have a state-designated
fishery classification (e.g., agricultural or
intermittent drainage ditches). However, if an
equipment bridge is used it must be constructed
as described in section V.B.5.
Crossings of Intermediate Waterbodies

Where a dry-ditch crossing is not required,
intermediate waterbodies may be crossed using the
open-cut crossing method, with the following
restrictions:
9.
a.
complete instream construction activities (not

including blasting and other rock breaking
measures) within 48 hours, unless site-specific
conditions make completion within 48 hours
infeasible;
b.
limit use of equipment operating in the

waterbody to that needed to construct the
crossing; and
c.
all other construction equipment must cross on

an equipment bridge as specified in section
V.B.5.
Crossings of Major Waterbodies

Before construction, the project sponsor shall file
with the Secretary for the review and written
approval by the Director a detailed, site-specific
construction plan and scaled drawings identifying
all areas to be disturbed by construction for each
major waterbody crossing (the scaled drawings are
not required for any offshore portions of pipeline
projects). This plan should be developed in
consultation with the appropriate state and Federal
agencies and should include extra work areas, spoil
storage areas, sediment control structures, etc., as
well as mitigation for navigational issues.
The Environmental Inspector may adjust the final
placement of the erosion and sediment control
structures in the field to maximize effectiveness.
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10.
Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control

Install sediment barriers (as defined in section
IV.F.2.a. of the Plan) immediately after initial
disturbance of the waterbody or adjacent upland.
Sediment barriers must be properly maintained
throughout construction and reinstalled as necessary
(such as after backfilling of the trench) until
replaced by permanent erosion controls or
restoration of adjacent upland areas is complete.
Temporary erosion and sediment control measures are
addressed in more detail in the Plan; however, the
following specific measures must be implemented at
stream crossings:
11.
a.
install sediment barriers across the entire

construction right-of-way at all waterbody
crossings, where necessary to prevent the flow
of sediments into the waterbody. In the travel
lane, these may consist of removable sediment
barriers or driveable berms. Removable
sediment barriers can be removed during the
construction day, but must be re-installed
after construction has stopped for the day
and/or when heavy precipitation is imminent;
b.
where waterbodies are adjacent to the

construction right-of-way, install sediment
barriers along the edge of the construction
right-of-way as necessary to contain spoil and
sediment within the construction right-of-way;
and
c.
use trench plugs at all waterbody crossings, as

necessary, to prevent diversion of water into
upland portions of the pipeline trench and to
keep any accumulated trench water out of the
waterbody.
Trench Dewatering
Dewater the trench (either on or off the
construction right-of-way) in a manner that does not
cause erosion and does not result in heavily siltladen water flowing into any waterbody. Remove the
dewatering structures as soon as possible after the
completion of dewatering activities.
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C.
RESTORATION
1.
Use clean gravel or native cobbles for the upper 1

foot of trench backfill in all waterbodies that
contain coldwater fisheries.
2.
For open-cut crossings, stabilize waterbody banks

and install temporary sediment barriers within 24
hours of completing instream construction
activities. For dry-ditch crossings, complete
streambed and bank stabilization before returning
flow to the waterbody channel.
3.
Return all waterbody banks to preconstruction

contours or to a stable angle of repose as approved
by the Environmental Inspector.
4.
Application of riprap for bank stabilization must

comply with COE, or its delegated agency, permit
terms and conditions.
5.
Unless otherwise specified by state permit, limit

the use of riprap to areas where flow conditions
preclude effective vegetative stabilization
techniques such as seeding and erosion control
fabric.
6.
Revegetate disturbed riparian areas with

conservation grasses and legumes or native plant
species, preferably woody species.
7.
Install a permanent slope breaker across the

construction right-of-way at the base of slopes
greater than 5 percent that are less than 50 feet
from the waterbody, or as needed to prevent sediment
transport into the waterbody. In addition, install
sediment barriers as outlined in the Plan.
In some areas, with the approval of the
Environmental Inspector, an earthen berm may be
suitable as a sediment barrier adjacent to the
waterbody.
8.
Sections V.C.3. through V.C.6. above also apply to

those perennial or intermittent streams not flowing
at the time of construction.
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D.
VI.
POST-CONSTRUCTION MAINTENANCE
1.
Limit vegetation maintenance adjacent to waterbodies

to allow a riparian strip at least 25 feet wide, as
measured from the waterbody's mean high water mark,
to permanently revegetate with native plant species
across the entire construction right-of-way.
However, to facilitate periodic pipeline
corrosion/leak surveys, a corridor centered on the
pipeline and up to 10 feet wide may be maintained in
a herbaceous state. In addition, trees that are
located within 15 feet of the pipeline that are
greater than 15 feet in height may be cut and
removed from the permanent right-of-way.
2.
Do not use herbicides or pesticides in or within 100

feet of a waterbody except as allowed by the
appropriate land management or state agency.
WETLAND CROSSINGS
A.
GENERAL
1.
The project sponsor shall conduct a wetland

delineation using the current Federal methodology
and file a wetland delineation report with the
Secretary before construction. This report shall
identify:
a.
by milepost all wetlands that would be

affected;
b.
the National Wetlands Inventory (NWI)

classification for each wetland;
c.
the crossing length of each wetland in feet;

and
d.
the area of permanent and temporary disturbance

that would occur in each wetland by NWI
classification type.
The requirements outlined in this section do not

apply to wetlands in actively cultivated or rotated
cropland. Standard upland protective measures,
including workspace and topsoiling requirements,
apply to these agricultural wetlands.
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2.
Route the pipeline to avoid wetland areas to the

maximum extent possible. If a wetland cannot be
avoided or crossed by following an existing rightof-way, route the new pipeline in a manner that
minimizes disturbance to wetlands. Where looping an
existing pipeline, overlap the existing pipeline
right-of-way with the new construction right-of-way.
In addition, locate the loop line no more than 25
feet away from the existing pipeline unless sitespecific constraints would adversely affect the
stability of the existing pipeline.
3.
Limit the width of the construction right-of-way to

75 feet or less. Prior written approval of the
Director is required where topographic conditions or
soil limitations require that the construction
right-of-way width within the boundaries of a
federally delineated wetland be expanded beyond 75
feet. Early in the planning process the project
sponsor is encouraged to identify site-specific
areas where existing soils lack adequate unconfined
compressive strength that would result in
excessively wide ditches and/or difficult to contain
spoil piles.
4.
Wetland boundaries and buffers must be clearly

marked in the field with signs and/or highly visible
flagging until construction-related ground
disturbing activities are complete.
5.
Implement the measures of sections V. and VI. in the

event a waterbody crossing is located within or
adjacent to a wetland crossing. If all measures of
sections V. and VI. cannot be met, the project
sponsor must file with the Secretary a site-specific
crossing plan for review and written approval by the
Director before construction. This crossing plan
shall address at a minimum:
a.
spoil control;
b.
equipment bridges;
c.
restoration of waterbody banks and wetland

hydrology;
d.
timing of the waterbody crossing;
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6.
B.
e.
method of crossing; and
f.
size and location of all extra work areas.
Do not locate aboveground facilities in any wetland,

except where the location of such facilities outside
of wetlands would prohibit compliance with U.S.
Department of Transportation regulations.
INSTALLATION
1.
Extra Work Areas and Access Roads

a.
Locate all extra work areas (such as staging

areas and additional spoil storage areas) at
least 50 feet away from wetland boundaries,
except where the adjacent upland consists of
actively cultivated or rotated cropland or
other disturbed land.
b.
The project sponsor shall file with the

Secretary for review and written approval by
the Director, a site-specific construction plan
for each extra work area with a less than 50foot setback from wetland boundaries (except
where adjacent upland consists of actively
disturbed land) and a site-specific explanation
of the conditions that will not permit a 50foot setback.
c.
Limit clearing of vegetation between extra work

areas and the edge of the wetland to the
certificated construction right-of-way.
d.
The construction right-of-way may be used for

access when the wetland soil is firm enough to
avoid rutting or the construction right-of-way
has been appropriately stabilized to avoid
rutting (e.g., with timber riprap,
prefabricated equipment mats, or terra mats).
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In wetlands that cannot be appropriately

stabilized, all construction equipment other
than that needed to install the wetland
crossing shall use access roads located in
upland areas. Where access roads in upland
areas do not provide reasonable access, limit
all other construction equipment to one pass
through the wetland using the construction
right-of-way.
e.
2.
The only access roads, other than the

construction right-of-way, that can be used in
wetlands without Director approval, are those
existing roads that can be used with no
modification and no impact on the wetland.
Crossing Procedures
a.
Comply with COE, or its delegated agency,

permit terms and conditions
b.
Assemble the pipeline in an upland area unless

the wetland is dry enough to adequately support
skids and pipe.
c.
Use "push-pull" or "float" techniques to place

the pipe in the trench where water and other
site conditions allow.
d.
Minimize the length of time that topsoil is

segregated and the trench is open.
e.
Limit construction equipment operating in

wetland areas to that needed to clear the
construction right-of-way, dig the trench,
fabricate and install the pipeline, backfill
the trench, and restore the construction rightof-way.
f.
Cut vegetation just aboveground level, leaving

existing root systems in place, and remove it
from the wetland for disposal.
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g.
Limit pulling of tree stumps and grading

activities to directly over the trenchline. Do
not grade or remove stumps or root systems from
the rest of the construction right-of-way in
wetlands unless the Chief Inspector and
Environmental Inspector determine that safetyrelated construction constraints require
grading or the removal of tree stumps from
under the working side of the construction
right-of-way.
h.
Segregate the top 1 foot of topsoil from the

area disturbed by trenching, except in areas
where standing water is present or soils are
saturated or frozen. Immediately after
backfilling is complete, restore the segregated
topsoil to its original location.
i.
Do not use rock, soil imported from outside the

wetland, tree stumps, or brush riprap to
support equipment on the construction right-ofway.
j.
If standing water or saturated soils are

present, or if construction equipment causes
ruts or mixing of the topsoil and subsoil in
wetlands, use low-ground-weight construction
equipment, or operate normal equipment on
timber riprap, prefabricated equipment mats, or
terra mats.
k.
Do not cut trees outside of the approved

construction work area to obtain timber for
riprap or equipment mats.
l.
Attempt to use no more than two layers of

timber riprap to support equipment on the
construction right-of-way.
m.
Remove all project-related material used to

support equipment on the construction right-ofway upon completion of construction.
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3.
Temporary Sediment Control

Install sediment barriers (as defined in section
IV.F.2.a. of the Plan) immediately after initial
disturbance of the wetland or adjacent upland.
Sediment barriers must be properly maintained
throughout construction and reinstalled as necessary
(such as after backfilling of the trench). Except
as noted below in section VI.B.3.c., maintain
sediment barriers until replaced by permanent
erosion controls or restoration of adjacent upland
areas is complete. Temporary erosion and sediment
control measures are addressed in more detail in the
Plan.
4.
a.
Install sediment barriers across the entire

construction right-of-way at all wetland
crossings where necessary to prevent sediment
flow into the wetland. In the travel lane,
these may consist of removable sediment
barriers or driveable berms. Removable
sediment barriers can be removed during the
construction day, but must be re-installed
after construction has stopped for the day
and/or when heavy precipitation is imminent
b.
Where wetlands are adjacent to the construction

right-of-way and the right-of-way slopes toward
the wetland, install sediment barriers along
the edge of the construction right-of-way as
necessary to prevent sediment flow into the
wetland.
c.
Install sediment barriers along the edge of the

construction right-of-way as necessary to
contain spoil and sediment within the
construction right-of-way through wetlands.
Remove these sediment barriers during right-ofway cleanup.
Trench Dewatering
Dewater the trench (either on or off the
construction right-of-way) in a manner that does not
cause erosion and does not result in heavily siltladen water flowing into any wetland. Remove the
dewatering structures as soon as possible after the
completion of dewatering activities.
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C.
RESTORATION
1.
Where the pipeline trench may drain a wetland,

construct trench breakers and/or seal the trench
bottom as necessary to maintain the original wetland
hydrology.
2.
For each wetland crossed, install a trench breaker

at the base of slopes near the boundary between the
wetland and adjacent upland areas. Install a
permanent slope breaker across the construction
right-of-way at the base of a slopes greater than 5
percent where the base of the slope is less than 50
feet from the wetland, or as needed to prevent
sediment transport into the wetland. In addition,
install sediment barriers as outlined in the Plan.
In some areas, with the approval of the
Environmental Inspector, an earthen berm may be
suitable as a sediment barrier adjacent to the
wetland.
3.
Do not use fertilizer, lime, or mulch unless

required in writing by the appropriate land
management or state agency.
4.
Consult with the appropriate land management or

state agency to develop a project-specific wetland
restoration plan. The restoration plan should
include measures for re-establishing herbaceous
and/or woody species, controlling the invasion and
spread of undesirable exotic species (e.g., purple
loosestrife and phragmites), and monitoring the
success of the revegetation and weed control
efforts. Provide this plan to the FERC staff upon
request.
5.
Until a project-specific wetland restoration plan is

developed and/or implemented, temporarily revegetate
the construction right-of-way with annual ryegrass
at a rate of 40 pounds/acre (unless standing water
is present).
6.
Ensure that all disturbed areas successfully

revegetate with wetland herbaceous and/or woody
plant species.
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7.
D.
Remove temporary sediment barriers located at the

boundary between wetland and adjacent upland areas
after upland revegetation and stabilization of
adjacent upland areas are judged to be successful as
specified in section VII.A.5. of the Plan.
POST-CONSTRUCTION MAINTENANCE
1.
Do not conduct vegetation maintenance over the full

width of the permanent right-of-way in wetlands.
However, to facilitate periodic pipeline
corrosion/leak surveys, a corridor centered on the
pipeline and up to 10 feet wide may be maintained in
a herbaceous state. In addition, trees within 15
feet of the pipeline that are greater than 15 feet
in height may be selectively cut and removed from
the permanent right-of-way.
2.
Do not use herbicides or pesticides in or within 100

feet of a wetland, except as allowed by the
appropriate land management agency or state agency.
3.
Monitor and record the success of wetland

revegetation annually for the first 3 years after
construction or until wetland revegetation is
successful. At the end of 3 years after
construction, file a report with the Secretary
identifying the status of the wetland revegetation
efforts. Include the percent cover achieved and
problem areas (weed invasion issues, poor
revegetation, etc.). Continue to file a report
annually until wetland revegetation is successful.
4.
Wetland revegetation shall be considered successful

if the cover of herbaceous and/or woody species is
at least 80 percent of the type, density, and
distribution of the vegetation in adjacent wetland
areas that were not disturbed by construction. If
revegetation is not successful at the end of 3
years, develop and implement (in consultation with a
professional wetland ecologist) a remedial
revegetation plan to actively revegetate the
wetland. Continue revegetation efforts until
wetland revegetation is successful.
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VII. HYDROSTATIC TESTING

A.
B.
C.
NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES AND PERMITS

1.
Apply for state-issued water withdrawal permits, as

required.
2.
Apply for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination

System (NPDES) or state-issued discharge permits, as
required.
3.
Notify appropriate state agencies of intent to use

specific sources at least 48 hours before testing
activities unless they waive this requirement in
writing.
GENERAL
1.
Perform non-destructive testing of all pipeline

section welds or hydrotest the pipeline sections,
before installation under waterbodies or wetlands.
2.
If pumps used for hydrostatic testing are within 100

feet of any waterbody or wetland, address the
operation and refueling of these pumps in the
projects Spill Prevention and Response Procedures.
3.
The project sponsor shall file with the Secretary

before construction a list identifying the location
of all waterbodies proposed for use as a hydrostatic
test water source or discharge location.
INTAKE SOURCE AND RATE

1.
Screen the intake hose to prevent entrainment of

fish.
2.
Do not use state-designated exceptional value

waters, waterbodies which provide habitat for
federally listed threatened or endangered species,
or waterbodies designated as public water supplies,
unless appropriate Federal, state, and/or local
permitting agencies grant written permission.
3.
Maintain adequate flow rates to protect aquatic

life, provide for all waterbody uses, and provide
for downstream withdrawals of water by existing
users.
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4.
D.
Locate hydrostatic test manifolds outside wetlands

and riparian areas to the maximum extent
practicable.
DISCHARGE LOCATION, METHOD, AND RATE

1.
Regulate discharge rate, use energy dissipation

device(s), and install sediment barriers, as
necessary, to prevent erosion, streambed scour,
suspension of sediments, or excessive streamflow.
2.
Do not discharge into state-designated exceptional

value waters, waterbodies which provide habitat for
federally listed threatened or endangered species,
or waterbodies designated as public water supplies,
unless appropriate Federal, state, and local
permitting agencies grant written permission.
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MILLENNIUM PIPELINE COMPANY, L.L.C.

MINISINK COMPRESSOR PROJECT

(Updated for 2011 Construction to Reflect Millenniums Minisink Compressor Project)

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS

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Minisink Compressor Project

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

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Seed Mix Requirements for CWA and Waterbody Crossings .................................... 22

Typical Upland Pipeline Construction Sequence

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Figure 25 Figure 26 Figure 27 Figure 28 -

Typical Forested Wetland Planting

Attachment C FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION UPLAND EROSION

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The ECS is organized as follows:

Section II discusses Supervision and Inspection.

Section III addresses standards for general construction in upland areas.

Section VI reviews maintenance and monitoring procedures to be implemented after the

Attachments to the ECS include:

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II. SUPERVISION AND INSPECTION

Identifying, documenting, and overseeing corrective actions, as necessary to bring an activity

Identifying erosion/sediment control and soil stabilization needs in all areas.

on a daily basis in areas of active construction or equipment operation,

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III. CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES

Erosion Control Procedures

Pipe Supports and Foundations

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Structures and Machinery

Control Checkout and Engine Startup

Final restoration and clean-up

APPROVED AREAS OF DISTURBANCE

III.B.1 Project Site

III.B.3 Contractor Wareyard

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III.B.4 Exceptions and Modifications

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III.C.3 Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control Installation

At the base of slopes adjacent to stream and wetland crossings.

As required by site-specific conditions, identified by the EI.

Daily in areas of active construction or equipment operation.

Weekly in areas with no construction or equipment operation.

Within 24 hours following a storm event of 0.5 or more of rainfall.

(Refer to Commission Plan, Section II.B.13, p. 3)

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