Comment 6. Gravel is available by scraping within the channel, but the 

 general configuration of the channel should be maintained. Refer to Scraping 

 Guidel ines (VI B 2). 



Comment 7. In these systems it is recommended to scrape exposed deposits 

 in the active floodplain. If sufficient gravel is not available in the pre- 

 ferred deposits, gravel may be available by scraping in these locations, but 

 the general configuration of the channel should be maintained. Refer to Scrap- 

 ing Guidel ines (VI B 2) . 



Comment 8. In these systems it is recommended to scrape exposed deposits 

 in the active floodplain. If sufficient gravel is not available in the pre- 

 ferred deposits, gravel is available in these locations by either pit or 

 scrape methods. Generally, pits should only be considered when more than 

 50,000 m are required. Refer to Scraping Guidelines (VI B 2) and Pit Guide- 

 I ines (VI B 3). 



^^ VI. SITE OPERATION 



