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3.0 Pipeline Construction and Installation

The following section provides a description of each phase of standard construction along the
right-of-way. Also included in this section are mitigation requirements that would be
implemented by the Contractor. These mitigation measures are industry standards and should
be used in conjunction with site specific plans included in the appendices and permit
stipulations included in Appendix A.
3.1 Pre- Construction
By the time of construction, all biological and cultural impacts and permit stipulations will be
determined. Contractors should know of any designated avoidance areas and seasonal
restrictions. These designated areas will be included on the alignment sheets (included
separately). Permit stipulations are included in Appendix A.
Civil engineering surveys will identify the centerline of the pipeline and the boundaries of both
sides of the approved working limits before construction activities commence. Greencores
Construction Inspectors will be responsible for verifying that the limits of authorized
construction work areas are staked prior to construction. Flagged or painted lath will be set at
200-foot intervals (maximum), or as required to maintain line of sight, along the proposed
centerline. The edges of the work limits will be marked at 200-foot intervals (maximum), or as
required to maintain line of sight, with flagged or painted lath. All ATWs will be marked in a
similar fashion and all four corners of each temporary use area will be flagged or painted lath.
This staking will clearly demark the boundary of the area that can be used or accessed by
construction personnel. Equipment will not be parked or driven beyond these stakes.
Prior to earth moving activities, Best Management Practices (BMPs) should be installed to limit
sediment transport and erosion. General areas requiring BMPs will be designated on the
alignment sheets. BMPs are usually site specific and depend on current site and weather
conditions. The Environmental Inspectors (EIs) will also be responsible for designating areas
that need BMPs or make adjustments to BMPs, as needed. The Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP) contains specific BMP information and installation. The SWPPP
should be referred to throughout the project to ensure proper sediment and erosion control and
reporting procedures (Appendix E).
3.2 Construction Equipment and Construction Sequence
Typical construction equipment for this type of project includes pickup trucks, loaders, various
sized dozers, shovels and backhoes, side booms, generators, and bending machines (Table
3.2-1). Most of the equipment to be used during right-of-way reclamation will consist of dozers,
blades, and trackhoes. Typical schematics for construction, including wetland and stream
crossings, are included in Appendix F. Figure 3 demonstrates the typical pipeline construction
sequence.
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Table 3.2-1
EQUIPMENT LIST
Equipment List Estimated Number Required
Dozer with Ripper 1
Dozer with Winch and Angle Blade 4
Tow Tractor 1
Sideboom 8
Back hoe (3/4-yard) 4
Ditching Machine 1
Padding Machine 1
Motor Grader 1
Motor Crane 1
Bending Machine 1
Boring Machine 1
Air Compressor 2
Pipe Coating Trucks 1
Pumps 3
Flatbed Truck w/ Winch 4
Pickup 60
Stringing Truck 6
Crew Truck 11
Skid Truck 1
Dump Truck 2
Tractor with Lowboy 2
Mechanic's Truck 2
Fuel/Grease Truck 1
Water Truck with Sprinkler 1
Office Trailer 3
Warehouse Trailer 1
Welding Machines (200 amp, tractor-mounted) 1
Welders Trucks (1 ton ) 17
Tractor (reclamation) 2-4
Disc ploughs (reclamation) 2-4
Chisel ploughs (reclamation) 2-4
Reseeding equipment (reclamation) 2-4
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FIGURE 3 PIPELINE SEQUENCE

If construction occurred during a storm event, vehicle traffic and equipment would be restricted
to prevent rutting in excess of approximately 4 inches deep, except in areas where topsoil has
been stripped and saved for reclamation.
3.3 Clearing, Grading, and Topsoiling
There will be several right-of-way configurations depending on proximity to other lines and
available working space. The nominal right-of-way width would be 50 permanent and 50
temporary. Schematics for these different configurations are included in Appendix G.
During clearing, tree limbs and brush will be windrowed or piled for use during reclamation.
Stumps will be left in place except over the trench line or removed as necessary to create a safe
and level workspace. The Environmental Inspector (EI) will coordinate with the appropriate
agency or landowner to locate areas for stump disposal. Trees will be felled inside the approved
right-of-way boundaries. Greencore will acquire the appropriate timber sale agreement/permits
from BLM prior to cutting or removing trees. Grading will not occur over historic trails,
drainages, wetlands or ATWS.
Construction activity and ground disturbance will be limited to approved, staked areas.
Whenever possible, grading will be limited to help preserve vegetation and reduce impact
which will limit erosion and improve reclamation success. In mountain or hilly terrain where
slopes run across the right-of-way, a level work area must be cut out of the hillside for safe
construction. These areas should be reclaimed to the natural contours as much as possible.
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Where grading is needed to create a safe, level, working area, approximately 4 6 of topsoil
will be stripped from the full construction right-of-way prior to cut fill or grading operations.
There may be some areas where the contractor would not need to grade and topsoil. For
example, level fields or pastures may not need to be graded for construction. In these cases, the
contractor can avoid topsoiling, except over the trench line, which would preserve the root
system and increase reclamation success. Available topsoil will vary across the project. No
matter the amount of topsoil removed, topsoil will be stockpiled separately from subsoil and
will not be used to pad the trench or construct trench breakers. Topsoil will be used as the final
layer of soil during the reclamation process.
In wetlands, only the topsoil on the trench line would be removed (dug) and segregated before
digging and removing the subsoil (double-ditching method). The wetland boundaries will be
flagged prior to construction. Topsoil removal in wetlands can range between 12-18 inches. In
floodplains, the topsoil depth can range from 6-12 inches. Dry drainages or washes that cross
the right-of-way will not be blocked with topsoil piles. Topsoil will be placed on the banks of
the drainage so natural flows are not impeded and topsoil is not washed away.
3.4 Survey Monuments
All survey monuments found within the right-of-way will be protected. Survey monuments
include, but are not limited to, General Land Office and BLM Cadastral Survey Corners,
reference corners, witness points, U.S. Coastal and Geodetic benchmarks and triangulation
stations, military control monuments, and recognizable civil (both public and private) survey
monuments. If any survey monuments found within the right-of-way or temporary use areas
are disturbed or obliterated during the course of the project, the Contractor will immediately
report it to Greencore. Greencore will report the incident in writing to the Authorized Officer
and the respective installing authority, if known.
3.5 Trenching
Construction methods used to excavate a trench will vary depending on soils, rock, terrain, and
related factors. Construction schematics in Appendix F provide more details for the situations
and techniques discussed below.
Excavated subsoil will be stored separately from windrowed topsoil piles (Section 3.3). Like
topsoil, subsoil will not be stored in flowing water bodies, dry drainages or washes that cross
the right-of-way. Gaps will be left periodically in the subsoil piles to avoid ponding and excess
diversion of natural runoff during storm events, where necessary.
Measures will be taken to ensure that access is provided for private landowners or tenants to
move vehicles, equipment, and livestock across the ditch where necessary. Adequate
precautions will also be taken to ensure that livestock are not prevented from reaching water
sources because of the open ditch. Measures to be taken include contacting livestock operators
and providing adequate crossing locations. The EI would determine the need and placement of
soft plugs for livestock and wildlife travel. If installed, the soft plugs would be of minimal
compaction and installed with ramps.
The depth and width of the ditch will vary depending upon pipe diameter and soil types. A
typical ditch will be excavated approximately 3-4 feet wide at the bottom and the sides will be
sloped to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) specifications (up to
approximately 8 feet wide).
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The minimum cover will vary depending on soil type and existing conditions. Table 3.5-1
stipulates the different cover requirements. These stipulations may change depending on the
existence of other utilities.
Table 3.5-1
COVER REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Cover No Rock Rock Trench
Standard Trench 36 30
*Agricultural Land 60 60
Water Crossings (>100 wide) 60 60
Drainage or Ephemeral waterways 60 60
Road Crossings 60 60
Drainage Ditch at Public Road Crossing 48 48
*Note: Double ditching required for agricultural areas.
Occasionally, the ditch could be excavated to depths greater than the minimum values specified
to achieve specific cover. Greater depths of cover could be required at unpaved road crossings,
foreign pipeline crossings, water bodies, and other obstructions (Appendix F). Machine
excavation will not be performed closer than 5 feet from any existing pipeline encountered in
the right-of-way unless authorized by the pipeline owners/operators. Existing pipeline
locations will be marked in the field and 48-hour prior notification given to the operator of the
underground utility. Where the pipeline traverses locations for which there are definite plans to
level the land for irrigation or other purposes, the pipe will be buried at a depth to
accommodate these plans.
3.6 Blasting
Where rock is encountered, tractor-mounted mechanical rippers or rock trenching equipment
may be used to facilitate excavation. In areas where rippers or trenchers are not practical or
sufficient, blasting may be employed. Blasting will be used only where necessary and
conducted by a fully licensed operator. All necessary authorizations will be obtained and all
safety precautions observed. All blasting work will be conducted in compliance with federal,
state, and local laws, rules, and regulations. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining permits
to store blasting materials.
3.7 Road and Railroad Crossings
Installation of road crossings shall be achieved by boring or open cut techniques depending
upon local regulations, traffic, construction equipment availability and cost. Crossings at two
track roads and gravel roads will typically be open cut. All County roads and state highways
will be crossed via slick bore or small directional drill bore method. A means for mechanical
protection for barrow ditches of County roads. Set-on concrete pipe weights will be used to
cover the pipeline in these ditches. Road crossings shall not be cased.
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All road and railroad crossings shall be designed in accordance with ASME B31.4 and API RP
1102. Table 3.7-1 below shows the anticipated major road and railroad crossings and crossing
techniques. Road and railroad crossings have been identified on the Alignment Sheets (included
separately).
Table 3.7-1
MAJ OR ROAD AND RAILROAD CROSSINGS
Name
Location
(MP)
Type of
Surface Width
Crossing
Method
Burlington Northern Railroad 19.1 Tracks 240 Bore
Highway 20/26 33.1 Asphalt 576 Bore
Highway 20/26 45.4 Asphalt 360 Bore
Burlington Northern Railroad 46.0 Tracks 300 Bore
I-25 and Service Road 86.9 Asphalt 910 Bore
Highway 192 /Sussex Rd 107.0 Asphalt 360 Bore
I-90 149.8 Asphalt 960 Bore
Burlington Northern Railroad 166.0 Tracks 1020 Bore
Highway 14/16 178.9 Asphalt 240 Bore
Highway 59 201.2 Asphalt 300 Bore
3.8 Water Body Crossings
All water crossings and wetlands are identified on the Alignment Sheets (included separately)
and totals by county are included in Table 3.8-1. A Nationwide Permit will be obtained from the
Army Corps of Engineers for crossing jurisdictional waters. Four crossings methods are
discussed below and the permit stipulations are included in Appendix A. Within jurisdictional
boundaries, right-of-way clearing would be limited to 75 feet. BMPs will be used to protect
water resources (Appendix E). ATWS have been designated in these areas to provide extra
work space (Appendix C).
Construction equipment working in wetlands and waterbodies will be limited to that which is
essential for right-of-way clearing, trench excavation, pipe fabrication and installation, and
backfilling. In areas where there is no reasonable access to the right-of-way except through
wetlands, non-essential equipment will be allowed to travel through wetlands only if the
ground is firm enough or construction matting has been installed for a driving lane All wetland
and stream boundaries will be flagged or staked prior to clearing and grading. An EI will be
present during the construction phase to ensure all BMPs are installed correctly. The EI and
contractor should coordinate closely during these procedures to ensure permit compliance.
Water and wetland crossings should be reclaimed as soon as possible to protect water quality.
Any material that has accumulated in an intermittent/ephemeral stream will be removed and
all drainages will be returned as close as possible to pre-construction form. Unless otherwise
required by permit, wetlands will not be reseeded. Seed will come from the wetland topsoil
that has been segregated for reclamation. However, stream banks that contain upland
vegetation shall be reseeded. Certified weed free mulch can be applied to wetlands that are
temporarily dry. Stream banks and slopes leading directly to streams and wetlands will be
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reseeded and natural ground matting will be installed to limit erosion and promote seed
germination. Please refer to the Reclamation Plan in Appendix J for detailed procedures.
Table 3.8-1
CROSSING TOTALS BY COUNTY
Ephemeral Intermittent Open Water Perennial Grand Total
Wyoming
Fremont 5 1 0 0 6
Natrona 83 22 0 2 107
J ohnson 26 4 2 8 40
Campbell 41 20 1 8 70
Subtotal 155 47 3 18 223
Montana
Powder River 0 0 0 2 2
Subtotal 0 0 0 2 2
Total 155 47 3 20 225

3.8.1 HDD
Greencore will contract with firms that specialize in horizontal directional drilling (HDD). The
selection and supervision of this drilling contractor will be the responsibility of Greencore.
The advantage of horizontal directional drilling is minimal surface impact, limited to the
established entry (25 ft X 50 ft) and exit sites (15 ft X 20 ft) for drilling equipment which can be
located outside the environmentally sensitive area. The entry and exit sites vary in size
depending on the diameter of the drill and associated equipment required (see HDD Typical
Crossing). No surface ground disturbance will occur between the entry and exit drill path
locations. The typical minimum depth of the drill will be 25 ft or 6 ft below the stream bed
whichever provides the highest margin of safety. There is always a potential for a frac-out
situation. Procedures for controlling this situation are described in the Frac-out Contingency
Plan in (Appendix H).
This method of crossing will eliminate any future ground surface disturbance associated with
an operating companys required annual maintenance for bank stabilization and depth of cover
control typically for an open ditch crossing. In some cases, equipment may still need to cross
these areas to continue construction flow. In these cases, temporary bridges would be
constructed and wetlands would be matted (Appendix F). Table 3.8-2 list all of the proposed
HDD crossings. This method may be used at other locations if deemed necessary. Estimated
water consumption at each crossing is described in the Frac-out Contingency Plan (Appendix
H).
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Table 3.8-2
HDD CROSSINGS: WATERBODIES, WETLANDS, RAILROADS, AND ROAD
Name Milepost (MP) Footage
Lost Cabin Rd/CR 158 0.20 120 FT
Diagonal HDD Crossing of Foreign
Line, Arminto Road/CR 104 and
Foreign Line
25.2 780 FT
HWY 20/26 33.10 550 FT
I-25 Service Rd, I-25 North & South
Bound Lanes
86.90 785 FT
I-90 149.8 1732 FT
Wild Horse Creek-Extended Wetland 160.0 1400 FT
BNSF Railroad 165.9 450 FT
Horse Creek 199.5 1300 FT
Little Powder River 203.1 100 FT
Donner Reservoir 218.3 300 FT

3.8.2 Flume and Trench
The flume and trench method will be used in most situations where there is flowing water.
Depending on the size of the drainage, the contractor will determine the proper size and
number of flumes needed to handle expected volumes of water. The flumes would be placed in
the drainage and sand bags would be placed around the inlet to direct flow into the pipes. The
flumes could also utilize wing-walls to direct water to the inlet. Sandbags should also be placed
around the outlet of the flumes to reduce backflow into the working area. During the placement
of the flumes, the channel and banks should be disturbed as little as possible.
The pipeline trench would be dug beneath the flumes. Spoils from the trench would be placed
in an upland area that is protected with BMPs to prevent discharge back into the channel. When
backfilling the trench, no foreign material should be added to the stream channel and the
channel should be recontoured as close as possible to original condition. An EI should be
present during all water and wetland crossings and should coordinate closely with the
contractor to ensure permit compliance. These areas should be reclaimed as soon as possible to
protect water quality. A detailed schematic of this method is included in Appendix F
3.8.3 Open Cut
The open cut method will be used while crossing dry arroyos, swales, and minor drainages that
are not carrying water. Spoils from the trench would be placed in an upland area. The channel
should not be blocked in case a storm event results in flowing water. When backfilling the
trench, no foreign material should be added to the channel and the channel should be
recontoured as close as possible to original condition. These areas should be reclaimed as soon
as possible to protect water quality. A detailed schematic of this method is included in
Appendix F
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3.8.4 Wetlands
The wetland boundaries will be flagged or staked prior to construction. Clearing would be kept
to the minimum amount needed for safe pipeline construction. In wetlands, only the topsoil on
the trench line would be removed (dug) and segregated before digging and removing the
subsoil (double-ditching method). Topsoil removal in wetlands can range between 12-18
inches. BMPs will be installed along the construction perimeter to retain spoils on site
Pipeline construction operations within wetland boundaries will be reduced to a travel lane,
ditchline and spoil storage area. Mats will be installed along the travel lane in saturated
wetlands to support equipment and prevent soil compaction. Shrubs and trees interfering with
travel lane installation will be cut at grade level to leave root systems intact. Tracked
excavators will operate off ditching mats to excavate the trench across the wetland. Foreign
material (upland soil, rock, tree stumps, etc.) will not be imported into the wetland to stabilize
the working area.
If the trench fills with water and interferes with installation, the trench could be dewatered.
Trench water would be disposed of in accordance with the Wyoming Department of
Environmental Quality (WDEQ) or Montana Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ)
regulations (Appendix A). Any trench dewatering would be coordinated with the EI to ensure
permit compliance.
After the pipe is installed, the trench line would be backfilled and the topsoil replaced on top.
No crown would be left over the trench. These crossings should be reclaimed as soon as
possible to protect water quality. A detailed schematic of this method is included in
Appendix F.
3.9 Areas with Special Conditions
The project area has been surveyed and studied for potential impacts to environmental and
cultural resources. The results of the study and mitigation measures are included in the
Environmental Assessment (EA) that was prepared for the BLM, Casper Field Office. The
pipeline has been routed to avoid impacts to special environmental and cultural resources, as
much as possible. However, some areas are not avoidable entirely. To construct through these
areas, timing restrictions and construction stipulations have been established to help protect
these resources. Areas with special conditions have been identified on the Alignment Sheets
(included separately) and environmental restraints are presented in Table 2-3 of the EA. Permit
stipulations are included in Appendix A. The project does not cross any Wilderness Study
Areas (WSAs) or Areas of Critical Environmental concern (ACECs). Other areas that require
special considerations are described below.
3.9.1 Close Proximity to Collocated Facilities
The Greencore Pipeline is collocated with existing utilities for approximately 90 percent of the
pipeline route. In certain areas Greencore is required to be within 20 feet of the utility. When
this situation occurs, Greencore would take added precautions to support pipeline construction.
Adjacent utilities would be staked the entire length and their representative would be notified
prior to the initiation of construction. Construction activity would be limited over the adjacent
utility.
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3.9.2 Surface Slumping
The Greencore Pipeline right-of-way will be reviewed for surface slumping in the detailed
engineering design phase of the project. If the problem is shallow surface slumping, no action is
planned if outside the construction right-of-way as it would pose no threat to Greencores
proposed project. If the problem is more severe than shallow surface slumping, a design would
be developed to address future surface slumping.
3.9.3 Bank Erosion
Water body crossings will be reviewed during the detailed design phase to insure all potential
bank erosion issues are addressed. Crossing approaches will be tapered to gradual slopes and
water bars installed, if required, to eliminate small abrupt changes in elevation. The new
gradual slope would taper to match the undisturbed terrain. BMPs would be initiated as
described in the Stormwater Management Plan to reduce erosion and limit sediment transport
(Appendix E). Additional reclamation measures are described in the Reclamation Plan
(Appendix J).
3.9.4 Highly Eroded Areas
The pipeline route crosses a variety of terrain with different existing erosion potentials. In
highly erodible areas, the EI should designate or modify BMPs for these areas to increase
stability. This may include additional BMPs, seeding and mulching. Different reclamation
measures are described in the Reclamation Plan (Appendix J).
3.9.5 Active Faults
Active faults along the pipeline right-of-way would be studied during the detailed engineering
phase of the project. If active faults exist, s design would be developed that would mitigate the
effects from fault movement.
3.9.6 Areas of Historic or Cultural Significance
The Historic Texas Trail and Historic Bozeman Trail would also be crossed by this project and
will be identified on the alignment sheets. Historic trails would not be graded. Trail crossings
would be trenched and an archaeological monitor would be present during construction
activities. Identified cultural sites may also require construction monitoring (Appendix A).
3.9.5 Paleontological Resources
Areas with potential paleontological resources may require construction monitoring. Refer to
stipulations included in Appendix A.
3.10 Pipe Installation
Pipe installation will include stringing, bending for horizontal or vertical angles in the
alignment, welding the pipe segments together, inspection, coating the joint areas to prevent
corrosion, and then lowering-in and padding as described in greater detail below.
3.10.1 Stringing
Line pipe will be shipped directly from the manufacturer by rail to off-loading areas on private
land and then hauled to staging areas where stringing trucks collect and deliver the pipeline to
the right-of-way. Each individual joint of pipe will be unloaded with a side-boom or trackhoe
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and placed (strung) parallel to the ditch in a continuous line. Sufficient pipe for road or
waterbody crossings will be stockpiled at temporary use areas near the crossings.
Stringing operations will be coordinated with trenching and installation activities in order to
properly manage the construction time at a particular tract of land. Gaps will be left at access
points across the ditch to allow crossing of the right-of-way.
3.10.2 Bending
After joints of pipe are strung along the ditch but before the joints are welded or pressed
together, individual joints of pipe will be bent to accommodate horizontal and vertical changes
in direction. Field bends will be made utilizing a hydraulically operated bending machine.
Where the deflection of a bend exceeds the allowable limits for a field-bent pipe, factory
(induction) bends will be installed.
3.10.3 Welding
After pipe joints are bent, the pipe joints will be lined up end-to-end and clamped into position.
The pipeline joints will be welded together in conformance with 49 CFR Part 195 Subpart D
(Construction).
3.10.4 Welding Inspection
Welds will be visually inspected by an American Welding Society (AWS) certified inspector
who is part of the construction management staff. Non-destructive radiographic inspection
methods will be conducted in accordance with DOT requirements Percentage of welds
radiographically inspected will be according to 49 CFR Chapter 1, (192.243 Nondestructive
testing). A specialized contractor, AWS certified to perform radiographic inspection, will be
employed to perform this work. Any defects will be repaired or cut out as required under the
specified regulations and standards. Documents that verify the integrity of the pipeline will be
kept on file by Greencore for inspection by the Office of Pipeline Safety, US Department of
Transportation.
3.10.5 Coating
To prevent corrosion, the pipe will be externally coated with fusion bonded epoxy coating prior
to delivery. After welding, field joints will be coated with a tape wrap, shrinkable sleeve wrap,
or field-applied fusion bond epoxy. This step is not necessary for pressure fitted pipe. Before
the pipe is lowered into the ditch, the pipeline coating will be visually inspected and tested with
an electronic detector, and any faults or scratches will be repaired.
3.10.6 Cathodic Protection
Cathodic protection test sites shall be installed at accessible locations, at intervals of 2 miles or
less, to measure the pipe to soil potential for the establishment and maintenance of an effective
cathodic protection system. Cathodic protection schematic is included in Appendix F.
3.10.7 Lowering-in and Padding
Before the pipe section is lowered into the ditch, inspection will be conducted to verify that the
pipe is properly fitted and installed into the ditch, minimum cover is provided, and the trench
bottom is free of rocks and other debris that could damage the external pipe coating. Side-
boom tractors will be used to simultaneously lift the pipe section, position it over the ditch, and
lower it in place. Specialized padding machines may be used to sift soil fines from the
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excavated subsoils to provide rock-free pipeline padding and bedding. Sandbags may be used
to pad the bottom of the ditch instead of, or in combination with, padding with soil fines. In
rocky areas, padding material or a rock shield will be used to protect the pipe. No topsoil will
be used to pad the pipe.
3.11 Backfilling
Backfilling will begin after a section of pipe has been successfully placed in the ditch. Trench
breakers would then be installed, as needed. Prior to backfilling the trench, the equipment
operator will check the trench for wildlife and/or livestock and will be sure any wildlife or
livestock found in the trench is removed before backfilling begins. Backfill will be conducted
using a bulldozer, rotary auger backfiller, padding machine, or other suitable equipment.
Backfilling the trench will generally use the subsoil previously excavated from the trench,
except in rocky areas where imported select fill material may be needed.
Backfill will be graded and compacted, where necessary for ground stability, by tamping or
walking with a wheeled or tracked vehicle. Compaction will be performed to the extent that
there are no voids in the trench. Backfill of trenches will not be performed where the soil is
frozen to the extent that large consolidated masses are formed that will not break down. In
irrigated agricultural areas, the backfill will be replaced at the same compaction density as the
adjacent undisturbed soil. Backfill of trench at road crossings will be in accordance with the
crossing permit. Any excavated materials or materials unfit for backfill will either be utilized
elsewhere or properly disposed of in conformance with applicable laws or regulations. The
Contractor will place a mound over the trench approximately 0.5-feet in height to account for
subsidence (except for at road crossings where compaction will be adequate to keep roadway
flat). Written authorization from the private landowner is required to eliminate the mound.
3.12 Pressure Testing and Water Use
Each pipeline will be tested in compliance with DOT regulations (49 CFR Parts 195). Prior to
filling the pipeline for a pneumatic or hydrostatic test, each section of the pipeline will be
cleaned by passing reinforced poly pigs through the interior of the line. The entire pipeline
would be hydrostatically tested to at least 125 percent of maximum operating pressure. The test
water would be obtained from a permitted source through a Water Use Agreement with the
State Engineer and/or as negotiated with water rights owners or commercial wells. A detailed
description of pressure testing procedures is included in Appendix I (Hydrotest Plan).
Consumptive water use would be required for directional drilling and dust abatement. Water
would be obtained from a permitted source for mixing with bentonite during directional
drilling at the HDD crossings (Table 3.8-2). Details on water use for HDD activities are
described in the Frac-out Contingency Plan (Appendix H). Additional water would be obtained
from permitted sources (irrigation companies or municipal sources) for dust abatement. The
dust abatement contractor would be responsible for obtaining any necessary permits.
3.13 Cleanup and Reclamation
All construction debris and miscellaneous items will be removed from the construction site and
disposed of properly by the contractor. No trash will be buried. All fences and roads will be
replaced/rebuilt as negotiated with the landowner. Good housekeeping measures are also
described in the Stormwater Pollution prevention Plan (Appendix E).
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Disturbed portions of the construction workspace (including the right-of-way, travel lane, and
ATWS) will be returned to pre-construction grades and contours as close as possible. Original
drainage patterns will be reestablished and contours will be returned as close as possible to
original condition. Topsoil will then be replaced over the right-of-way from the approximate
area in which it was stripped. Reseeding and mulching will usually be completed as soon as
possible, but may be dependent upon permit stipulations, weather conditions, and guidance
from the agencies and fee-landowners. All disturbed areas will be seeded and mulched. Any
temporary BMPs will be removed and final BMPs (water-bars, berms, slash material) will be
installed as described in the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (Appendix E). Details on
reclamation procedures are also described in the Reclamation Plan (Appendix J).
Reclamation of lands disturbed by construction would be in accordance with applicable
regulations and permit requirements. Species and seeding rates effective in controlling erosion
would be used to revegetate the disturbed areas. Species would be selected after consideration
of climatic adaptation, species adaptation to soil texture, possible adverse conditions such as
drought or saline soils, palatability to wildlife, and shrub cover for wildlife. Seed would be
planted by drilling or broadcasting. The use of a rangeland drill would be the preferred seeding
method. Areas not accessible to a rangeland drill would be broadcast-seeded. Broadcast-seeding
rates would be double those of drill application. Seeding would be performed during the
appropriate period when the seeds would receive the benefit of winter or spring moisture.
BMPs for final reclamation are described in the Stormwater Management Plan and will be
utilized to control erosion and promote seed growth (Appendix E). These BMPs may include,
but are not limited to, water bars, biodegradable wattles and ground matting, mulch, and
berms. Logs, limbs, shrubs, and excess rock may be randomly distributed across the right-of-
way to block illegal use of motorized vehicles, help stabilize the disturbed ground, and present
a more natural view. Details are described in the Reclamation Plan (Appendix I).
3.14 Livestock Barrier and Other Livestock Issues
Fences crossing the right-of-way will be braced, cut, and temporarily fitted with gates to permit
construction traffic passage. During construction, the opening will be controlled as necessary
(including use of cattle guards) to prevent the escape of livestock. Existing fences will be
replaced and braces left in place upon completion of construction activities. During
construction, the Contractor will take care not to obstruct or damage gates or cattle guards.
Those damaged or made inoperable will be repaired to BLM and/or private landowner
satisfaction. The Contractor will repair all damaged livestock facilities (corrals, fences, water
sources, etc.) to BLM or private landowner's specifications.
3.15 Health and Safety
Greencores Construction Inspectors will ensure that the Contractor implements the following
health and safety measures:
The Contractor will cease pipeline construction activities, with the exception of pneumatic
or hydrostatic testing operations, by sunset. Nighttime construction (with the exception of
pneumatic or hydrostatic testing) will not be permitted unless approved by Greencore.
No burning of brush or debris, and no campfires, lunch fires, or warming fires will be
allowed on the right-of-way.
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Water or chemical soil binders would be used to control dust along the right-of-way and
access roads during construction in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements.
Any dust control water would be used only at the landowners request. Any dust control
water would be obtained by permits or purchased through contracts with owners with
valid, existing water rights. Dust abatement may be employed near the State Highway 26
corridor if dusty conditions impacts visibility.
The Contractor will ensure that equipment is properly maintained to reduce emissions and
noise. Vehicles and equipment will be operated at safe speeds at all times on the right-of-
way.
Camping is prohibited on the right-of-way.
3.16 Waste Disposal
Greencore Construction Inspectors will ensure that the Contractor implements the following
waste disposal measures:
No littering will be allowed on the right-of-way. Construction and operations sites will be
maintained in a sanitary condition at all times and waste materials at these sites will be
disposed of promptly at an appropriate waste disposal site. Waste is defined as all
discarded matter including, but not limited to: human waste, discarded food, trash, garbage,
refuse, oil drums, petroleum products, blasting boxes, and equipment.
The Contractor will dispose of excess or unsuitable materials at commercial disposal sites,
commercial recycling centers, and disposal sites approved by Greencore.
The Contractor will comply with all hazardous waste disposal requirements.
Human wastes, temporarily located within self-contained facilities (portable toilets), will be
removed from the right-of-way and disposed of in accordance with applicable laws and
regulations. These facilities will not be placed within 100 of a drainage or water body.