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BEsT MANAGEMENT PRACTICEs HANDbooK - Tahoe BMP

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8.10.4 INSTALLATIONInstall turbidity curtains at least 10 feet or more from the edge of excavation ordredging to prevent equipment from damaging the curtain. Setting the curtainboom, fixing sound anchors and making adjustments for even distributionbottom weights are critical for proper installation.8.10.5 MAINTENANCEInspect turbidity barriers instantly after deployment and all necessary repairsand adjustments must be made immediately upon discovery of the need. Whenoperations are complete, the careful removal of the turbidity barrier and itsrelated components is vital in order to maintain an unperturbed watercolumn. 62During installation, inspect at least twice daily and repair or improve ifturbidity plumes are observed. During poor weather conditions where windand wave action may compromise the performance of a turbidity curtain,perform rapid inspections at least hourly, and complete repairs orimprovements immediately if plumes are detected. During periods of highwind and wave action, any construction activity degrading water qualitywithin the curtained area should cease until weather conditions improve.Maintenance activities often require the use of divers. Divers should beavailable to perform maintenance or repair tasks in the event that severeweather, boat propellers, or equipment damages the curtain. 6362USACE, 2008, Coastal Engineering Manual - Parts I-663USACE, 2008, Coastal Engineering Manual - Parts I-6CHAPTER 8: Shorezone Protective Structures and <strong>BMP</strong>sTRPA <strong>BMP</strong> Handbook8.10 Turbidity Curtains 2012Page 8-68

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