PROCEDURES FOR GUIDELINE USE 



To use this manual it is necessary to acquire information on site loca- 

 tion, operation, and environmental conditions. The information consists of 

 descriptions of the site and gravel removal methods that will allow predic- 

 tion of floodplain changes. 



The manual is divided into seven sections based primarily on the order in 

 which a site will be selected, reviewed, and worked (Figure I). Although site 

 selection is the primary topic of Section I, much of the information in the 

 other sections is also valuable in selecting appropriate mining locations 

 and methods. For this reason, the entire manual should be read and clearly 

 understood before deciding on a final work plan. For example, much of the 

 information in Section VI - SITE OPERATION can be valuable in determining 

 where selection of a specific method or location may increase the amount of 

 available material while decreasing environmental alteration. 



After the guidelines have been thoroughly reviewed, it is recommended the 

 sequence presented below should be followed. 



SITE APPL I CANT 



1. Identify suitable sites using the procedures described in Section I. 



2. Develop a tentative plan on how and where to remove the required 

 gravel within the proposed site. Acquire field data needed to complete 

 Site Planning as described in Section II. 



3. Evaluate the proposed plan by applying the appropriate guidelines from 

 the SITE PREPARATION, SITE OPERATION, and SITE CLOSURE Sections. This 

 may identify alternative methods or locations and potential problems, 

 speed the review process, and lead to more efficient site operation. 



4. Develop a formal Work Plan, as described in Section III, to be sub- 

 mitted to the appropriate agency. 



