F-39P Unless site conditions are shown to be totally unsuitable, the 

 "push-ditch" or "shove" method of pipeline installation shall 

 be utilized. 



Backfilling 



F-23M All pipeline ditches shall be completely backfilled with all 



available spoil removed during excavation operations such that 

 final surface contours approach original site conditions as 

 nearly as possible. In the event additional fill material is 

 required to compensate for settlement, it shall be removed from 

 scattered deep holes within the easement, rather than from con- 

 tinual surface cuts. 



Plugs along banks for pipeline ditches. 



F-36P Earthen marsh plugs shall be constructed at intervals 01 ( desired 

 length ) meters along the pipeline and at the point of intersec- 

 tion of the pipeline and major watercourses such as lakes, ponds, 

 bayous, canals, ditches, and tidal creeks. These plugs shall 

 extend a minimum of ( desired length ) meters on each side of the 

 pipeline ditch and shall be a minimum of ( desired width ) meters 

 wide and ( desired height ) meters high. They shall be maintained 

 by the pipeline owner to the land manager's specifications. 



Maintenance. 



F-52P Future maintenance of backfilled areas shall remain the respon^ 

 sibility of the permittee. 



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F-53P Permittee is authorized to patrol and inspect the line with prior 

 clearance of the land manager. 



Placement and Operation 

 of Production Facilities 



Facility planning. 



F-55P Prior to initiating any field work, permittee shall meet with 

 the land manager and provide specifications of the operation 

 including, but not limited to: (1) maps showing location of 

 production facilities, access routes, and equipment storage 

 areas; (2) information concerning sizes, types, and numbers of 

 equipment to be used; and (3) a time schedule. The permittee 



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