Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control Program Manual.pdf

CHAPTER 12 - NEW PRODUCTS AND PROCEDURES
The BMPs set forth in this manual should be appropriately incorporated into all E&S plans unless the
designer shows that alteration of these BMPs or inclusion of other BMPs will effectively minimize
accelerated erosion and sedimentation as well as, or better than, the BMPs in this manual. Since the
burden of proof concerning the effectiveness of a proposed new product or procedure lies with the
designer, all necessary information required to approve the use of the new product or procedure should
be submitted as part of the application. At a minimum, this should include:
1. The name of the product and type of control if a brand name is used.
2. Proposed use (e.g. storm sewer inlet protection). If this product or procedure has the potential to
minimize accelerated erosion and sedimentation more effectively or efficiently than current
methods, this should be stated and the reason given (e.g. same protection for less cost, less
maintenance required, etc.). It should be demonstrated that the proposed use meets with any
manufacturer’s recommendations (e.g. copy of manufacturer’s brochure showing such use, test
data, limitations, etc.).
3. Where the proposed use is in a special protection watershed or a critical area (e.g. within 50 feet
of a stream channel or wetland, or where no vegetative filter exists between the work area and
the receiving surface water), an alternative conventional BMP should be specified for immediate
installation should the innovative product or procedure fail. The definition of a product failure
should be clearly stated.
4. Sufficient installation information should be provided to ensure its proper use. This should include
a clear, concise sequence as well as a typical detail showing all critical dimensions and/or
elevations.
5. The plan maps should show all locations where the proposed new product or procedure will be
used. All receiving surface waters should be identified. Any downstream public water supplies,
fish hatcheries, or other environmentally sensitive facilities should be noted.
6. A suitable maintenance program should be provided. Specific instructions, which identify
potential problems and recommended remedies, should be included.
New products and procedures which meet the above criteria will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis
until their effectiveness has been sufficiently demonstrated by successful use in the field.
Applicants seeking approval to use a new product or procedure should submit their request along with
all pertinent drawings, details, supporting calculations, manufacturer’s recommendations, etc. to the
local conservation district, the appropriate regional Department office — Waterways Engineering and
Wetlands, and the Department area engineer responsible for the part of the state in which the project is
located (i.e. California, Altoona, or Reading office).
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