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I <br /> t. <br /> Minimal grading of areas around pole locations may be required to accommodate <br /> construction vehicles and equipment. The Permittee will use wooden mats or a <br /> composite mat system for construction during frozen conditions to minimize disturbance <br /> and compaction of wetlands and riparian areas during construction. Soil excavated from <br /> the wetlands and riparian areas will be contained and not placed back into the wetland or <br /> riparian area. Silt fencing or other erosion control measures will be used to prevent <br /> sedimentation when working near wetlands and watercourses. Areas disturbed by <br /> construction activities will be restored to pre-construction conditions (soil horizons, <br /> contours, vegetation, etc.)(See also Section 4.2.7 [Erosion Control]). <br /> 4.2.9 Archaeological and Historic Resources <br /> The Permittee shall make every effort to avoid impacts to identified archaeological and <br /> historic resources when installing the high-voltage transmission line on the approved <br /> route. In the event that a resource is encountered, the SHP ould be contacted and <br /> consulted;the nature of the resource shoul. 'e identified, d a determination should be <br /> made on the eligibility for listing in the i. a Reg' er of Historic Places. Where <br /> feasible, avoidance of the resource is •ui .. <br /> 4.2.10 Temporary Work Space <br /> The Permittee shall limit to R .ra a eats to special- onstruction access needs and ' <br /> additional staging or lay-do yeas required outs!. • authorized right-of-way. <br /> Space should be selec . lim A e emoval and impacts . .vegetation. <br /> Temporary lay down are .utside of the a.�.F,or d tr mission line right-of-way will <br /> be obtained from affected t ndowners roug`y nt reements and are not provided for <br /> .." 1in this pe .�'t „ ° <br /> pffr <br /> 6" <br /> Temp , ivewa?s may be nstructed between the roadway and the structures to <br /> minimize .a. :y using the s rtest route possible. Construction mats may also be ' <br /> used to minis e impacts on acc paths and construction areas. <br /> 4.2.11 Restoration <br /> The Permittee shall restore the right-of-way,temporarywork spaces,access roads, <br /> abandoned right-of-way, and other public or private lands affected by construction of the <br /> transmission line. Practices to restore areas impacted by construction and maintenance <br /> activities are further described in Section 4.2.7 of this permit. Restoration within the <br /> right-of-way must be compatible with the safe operation,maintenance,and inspection of <br /> the transmission line. <br /> Within 60 days after completion of all restoration activities,the Permittee shall advise the <br /> Commission in writing of the completion of such activities. The Permittee shall <br /> compensate landowners for any yard/landscape, crop, soil compaction, drain tile, or other <br /> damages that may occur during construction. <br /> November 2010 Page 12 <br />