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I I Minimal grading of areas around pole locations may be required to accommodate construction vehicles and equipment. The Permittee will use wooden mats or a I composite mat system for construction during frozen conditions to minimize disturbance and compaction of wetlands and riparian areas during construction. Soil excavated from the wetlands and riparian areas will be contained and not placed back into the wetland or 111 riparian area. Silt fencing or other erosion control measures will be used to prevent sedimentation when working near wetlands and watercourses. Areas disturbed by construction activities will be restored to pre-construction conditions (soil horizons, I contours,vegetation, etc.) (See also Section 4.2.7 [Erosion Control]). 4.2.9 Archaeological and Historic Resources The Permittee shall make every effort to avoid imp to identified archaeological and historic resources when installing the high-volts ransssion line on the approved route. In the event that a resource is encountered, S-IPO should be contacted and I consulted;the nature of the resource shoul s:*e idents i `and a determination should be made on the eligibility for listing in the < i• �yReg' er of Historic Places. Where feasible, avoidance of the resource is -•• .1. I 4.2.10 Temporary Work Space The Permittee shall limit tetnporarya a is to special construction access needs and additional staging or lay-down areas required outsideof the authorized right-of-way. Space should be selected to Iimit the removal and impacts t`rvegetation. Temporary Y la do n areas outside of the a horized transmission line right-of-way will I be obtained f• ected landowners oug nal agreements and are not provided for in this pe 't Pty I Temp• +rive . 's may be i nstruc b een the roadway and the structures to minimize an•a •y using the s srtest r• to possible. Construction mats may also be I used to mini =xze impacts on acc- ••as s and construction areas. 4.2.11 Restoration I The Permittee shall restore the right-of-way,temporary work spaces,access roads, abandoned right-of-way, and other public or private lands affected by construction of the I transmission line. Practices to restore areas impacted by construction and maintenance activities are further described in Section 4.2.7 of this permit. Restoration within the right-of-way must be compatible with the safe operation,maintenance, and inspection of I the transmission line. Within 60 days after completion of all restoration activities,the Permittee shall advise the I Commission in writing of the completion of such activities. The Permittee shall compensate landowners for any yard/landscape, crop, soil compaction,drain tile, or other damages that may occur during construction. I November 2010 Page 1 12 1 I