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FP-96 English Version - Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division

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Section 624.) TOPSOILDescription624.01 This work consists of furnishing and placing topsoil and placing conservedtopsoil.Material624.02 Conform to the following Subsections:Topsoil (furnished)Topsoil (conserved)713.01(a)713.01(b)Construction Requirements624.03 Preparing Areas. Shape all slopes and disturbed areas to be coveredwith topsoil. Disk or scarify slopes 3:1 or flatter to a depth of 4 inches.624.04 Placing Topsoil. Provide at least 7 days notice before the start oftopsoil placement. Do not place topsoil when the ground or topsoil is frozen,excessively wet, or otherwise in a condition detrimental to the work. Use allconserved topsoil before furnishing topsoil. Keep the roadway surfaces cleanduring hauling and spreading operations.Spread topsoil to a depth which, after settlement, will provide the requireddepth. Break clods and lumps with harrows, disks, or other appropriate equipmentto provide a uniform textured soil. Remove and dispose of clods thatwill not break down, stones larger than 2 inches, stumps, roots, and other litteraccording to Subsection 203.05.Compact the topsoil after placement using a cleated roller, crawler tractor, orother similar equipment that will form longitudinal depressions at least 2inches deep perpendicular to the natural flow of water.624.05 Acceptance. Material for topsoil (furnished) will be evaluated underSubsections 106.02 and 106.03.Material for topsoil (conserved) will be evaluated under Subsection 106.02.609

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