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UNIFIED FACILITIES GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS

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SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

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CLEARING AND GRUBBING

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES
1.2 SUBMITTALS
1.3 QUALITY CONTROL
1.3.1 Regulatory Requirements
1.3.2 Qualifications
1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
1.4.1 Storage
1.4.2 Handling

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS
2.1.1 Herbicide

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION
3.1.1 Herbicide Application Plan
3.1.2 Protection
3.1.2.1 Roads and Walks
3.1.2.2 Trees, Shrubs, and Existing Facilities
3.1.2.3 Utility Lines
3.2 APPLICATION
3.2.1 Herbicide Application
3.2.1.1 Clean Up, Disposal, And Protection
3.2.1.1.1 Disposal of Herbicide
3.3 CLEARING
3.3.1 Tree Removal
3.3.2 Pruning
3.3.3 Grubbing
3.4 DISPOSAL OF MATERIALS
3.4.1 Saleable Timber

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3.5.1 Herbicides

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Preparing Activity: USACE Superseding
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SECTION 31 11 00

CLEARING AND GRUBBING

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NOTE: This guide specification covers the
requirements for clearing and grubbing.

Adhere to UFC 1-300-02 Unified Facilities Guide

Specifications (UFGS) Format Standard when editing
this guide specification or preparing new project
specification sections. Edit this guide
specification for project specific requirements by
adding, deleting, or revising text. For bracketed
items, choose applicable item(s) or insert
appropriate information.

Remove information and requirements not required in

respective project, whether or not brackets are
present.

Comments, suggestions and recommended changes for

this guide specification are welcome and should be
submitted as a Criteria Change Request (CCR).
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PART 1 GENERAL

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NOTE: When this specification is used for hazardous
waste site remediations, define what materials
generated from clearing, grubbing, and tree removal
are contaminated and what materials are
non-contaminated. The decision on how to define
contaminated and non-contaminated materials must be
made by the appropriate regulatory authorities and
documented in the design analysis.

The following information must be shown on the

project drawings:

1. Limits of clearing

2. Limits of grubbing

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 3. Trees and shrubs to remain in area to be cleared

4. Trees to be removed in areas which are not to be

cleared

5. Describe size, density, and type of trees to be

cleared and grubbed.
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1.1 REFERENCES

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NOTE: This paragraph is used to list the
publications cited in the text of the guide
specification. The publications are referred to in
the text by basic designation only and listed in
this paragraph by organization, designation, date,
and title.

Use the Reference Wizard's Check Reference feature

when you add a RID outside of the Section's
Reference Article to automatically place the
reference in the Reference Article. Also use the
Reference Wizard's Check Reference feature to update
the issue dates.

References not used in the text will automatically

be deleted from this section of the project
specification when you choose to reconcile
references in the publish print process.
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The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the

extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by
the basic designation only.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)

DODI 4150.07 (2019) DOD Pest Management Program

1.2 SUBMITTALS

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NOTE: Review submittal description (SD) definitions
in Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES and edit
the following list, and corresponding submittal
items in the text, to reflect only the submittals
required for the project. The Guide Specification
technical editors have classified those items that
require Government approval, due to their complexity
or criticality, with a "G." Generally, other
submittal items can be reviewed by the Contractor's
Quality Control System. Only add a “G” to an item,
if the submittal is sufficiently important or
complex in context of the project.

For Army projects, fill in the empty brackets

following the "G" classification, with a code of up

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 to three characters to indicate the approving
authority. Codes for Army projects using the
Resident Management System (RMS) are: "AE" for
Architect-Engineer; "DO" for District Office
(Engineering Division or other organization in the
District Office); "AO" for Area Office; "RO" for
Resident Office; and "PO" for Project Office. Codes
following the "G" typically are not used for Navy
and Air Force projects.

The "S" classification indicates submittals required

as proof of compliance for sustainability Guiding
Principles Validation or Third Party Certification
and as described in Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL
PROCEDURES.

Choose the first bracketed item for Navy and Air

Force projects, or choose the second bracketed item
for Army projects.
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Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" or "S"

classification. Submittals not having a "G" or "S" classification are
[for Contractor Quality Control approval.][for information only. When
used, a code following the "G" classification identifies the office that
will review the submittal for the Government.] Submit the following in
accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Herbicide Application Plan

SD-03 Product Data

Herbicides; G[, [_____]]

SD-07 Certificates

Qualifications; G[, [_____]]

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

Pest Management Report

1.3 QUALITY CONTROL

1.3.1 Regulatory Requirements

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NOTE: Herbicides are a type of pesticide. Contact
regional pest management consultant to obtain
service specific reporting requirements for the use
of herbicides.

For Navy projects, contact the cognizant NAVFAC

Applied Biologist. Contact information can be found
at
https://hub.navfac.navy.mil/webcenter/faces/oracle/webcenter/page/scopedMD/sa0

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 For Army projects, contact the cognizant Army
Applied Biologist. Contact information can be found
at
http://www.aec.army.mil/services/conserve/pestmanagement.aspx.
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Comply with DODI 4150.07 for requirements on Contractor's licensing,

certification, and record keeping. Maintain daily records using the Pest
Management Maintenance Record, DD Form 1532-1, or a computer generated
equivalent. These forms may be obtained from the main web site:
https://www.acq.osd.mil/eie/afpmb/docs/standardlists/dd1532-1.xlsm.

1.3.2 Qualifications

For the application of herbicides, use the services of an applicator who

is commercially certified in the state where the work is to be performed
as required by DODI 4150.07. Submit a copy of the pesticide applicator
certificates.

1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

Deliver materials to the site, and handle in a manner which will maintain
the materials in their original manufactured or fabricated condition until
ready for use.

1.4.1 Storage

Storage of herbicides on the installation will not be permitted unless it

is written into the contract.

1.4.2 Handling

Handle herbicides in accordance with the manufacturer's label and Safety

Data Sheet (SDS), preventing contamination by dirt, water, and organic
material. Protect herbicides from weather elements as recommended by the
manufacturer's label and SDS. Spill kits must be maintained on herbicide
control vehicles. Mixing of herbicides on the installation will not be
permited unless it is written into the contract.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

2.1.1 Herbicide

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NOTE: The herbicide must be pre-approved by
regional pest management consultant.
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Provide herbicides currently registered by the EPA or approved for such

use by the appropriate agency of the host county and approved by the
Contracting Officer. Select a herbicide that is suitable for the climatic
conditions at the project site. Submit manufacturer's label and SDS for
herbicides proposed for use.

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

3.1.1 Herbicide Application Plan

Prior to commencing application of herbicide, submit a herbicide

application plan with proposed sequence of treatment work including dates
and times of application. Include the herbicide trade name, EPA
registration number, chemical composition, formulation, application rate
of active ingredients, method of application, area or volume treated, and
amount applied. Include a copy of the pesticide applicator certificates.

3.1.2 Protection

3.1.2.1 Roads and Walks

Keep roads and walks free of dirt and debris at all times.

3.1.2.2 Trees, Shrubs, and Existing Facilities

[Provide protection in accordance with Section 01 57 19 TEMPORARY

ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS.] [Protect trees and vegetation to be left standing
from damage incident to clearing, grubbing, and construction operations by
the erection of barriers or by such other means as the circumstances
require.]

3.1.2.3 Utility Lines

Protect existing utility lines that are indicated to remain from damage.
Notify the Contracting Officer immediately of damage to or an encounter
with an unknown existing utility line. The Contractor is responsible for
the repair of damage to existing utility lines that are indicated or made
known to the Contractor prior to start of clearing and grubbing
operations. When utility lines which are to be removed are encountered
within the area of operations, notify the Contracting Officer in ample
time to minimize interruption of the service. Refer to Section 01 30 00
ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS and Section 01 57 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL
CONTROLS for additional utility protection.

3.2 APPLICATION

3.2.1 Herbicide Application

Adhere to safety precautions as recommended by the manufacturer concerning

handling and application of the herbicide.

3.2.1.1 Clean Up, Disposal, And Protection

Once application has been completed, proceed with clean up and protection
of the site without delay. Clean the site of all material associated with
the treatment measures, according to label instructions, and as
indicated. Remove and dispose of excess and waste material off Government
property.

3.2.1.1.1 Disposal of Herbicide

Dispose of residual herbicides and containers off Government property, and

in accordance with the approved disposal plan, label instructions and EPA

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3.3 CLEARING

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NOTE: Any clearing which requires the removal and
disposal of structures that obtrude, encroach upon,
or otherwise obstruct the work should be indicated
and specified in the Section 02 41 00 {DEMOLITION}
{AND} {DECONSTRUCTION}.

When grubbing is included as part of the contract,

delete requirements for herbicides.

Where loose rocks, boulders, or rock piles are

present on the surface of the areas designated to be
cleared, appropriate provisions will be inserted to
provide for the disposal of such material. Where
stone occurs that can be economically used in the
project, provision will be made for the proper
stockpiling of such stone in a designated area
adjacent to the location of its intended use.

If only minor structures will be encountered, such

work may be included. Where large structures are to
be demolished, the requirements of this work will be
covered in Section 02 41 00 {DEMOLITION} {AND}
{DECONSTRUCTION}.

Herbicides intended for controlling vegetative

growth should be specified and used with caution on
hazardous waste sites to avoid contributing to site
contamination.
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Clearing consists of the felling, trimming, and cutting of trees into

sections and the satisfactory disposal of the trees and other vegetation
designated for removal, including downed timber, snags, brush, and rubbish
occurring within the areas to be cleared. [Clearing also includes the
removal and disposal of structures that obtrude, encroach upon, or
otherwise obstruct the work.] Cut off flush with or below the original
ground surface trees, stumps, roots, brush, and other vegetation in areas
to be cleared, except such trees and vegetation as may be indicated or
directed to be left standing. Trim dead branches that are 40 mm 1-1/2
inches or more in diameter on trees designated to be left standing within
the cleared areas and trim all branches to the heights indicated or
directed. Neatly cut close to the bole of the tree or main branches, limbs
and branches to be trimmed. Apply herbicide [at the rate of [_____]] [in
accordance with the manufacturer's label] to the top surface of stumps
designated not to be removed.

3.3.1 Tree Removal

Where indicated or directed, remove trees and stumps that are designated
as trees from areas outside those areas designated for clearing and
grubbing. This work includes the felling of such trees and the removal of
their stumps and roots as specified in paragraph GRUBBING. Dispose of
trees as specified in paragraph DISPOSAL OF MATERIALS.

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[3.3.2 Pruning

[Prune] [Trim] trees designated to be left standing within the cleared

areas of dead branches 38 mm 1-1/2 inches or more in diameter; and trim
branches to heights and in a manner as indicated. Neatly cut limbs and
branches to be trimmed close to the bole of the tree or main branches.

]3.3.3 Grubbing

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NOTE: Delete the second sentence when this work is
included under another section or sections of the
project specification.

For hazardous waste sites, the amount of grubbing

performed in contaminated areas should be minimized
due to potential added costs for disposal of
contaminated materials and health and safety
concerns.
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Grubbing consists of the removal and disposal of stumps, roots larger than
75 mm 3 inches in diameter, and matted roots from the designated grubbing
areas. Remove material to be grubbed, together with logs and other
organic or metallic debris not suitable for foundation purposes, to a
depth of not less than 455 mm 18 inches below the original surface level
of the ground in areas indicated to be grubbed and in areas indicated as
construction areas under this contract, such as areas for buildings, and
areas to be paved. Fill depressions made by grubbing with suitable
material and compact to make the surface conform with the original
adjacent surface of the ground.

3.4 DISPOSAL OF MATERIALS

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NOTE: Coordinate disposal requirements with 01 57 19
TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS.
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Dispose of excess materials in accordance with the approved solid waste

management permit and include those materials in the solid waste
management report.

All wood or wood like materials, except for salable timber, remaining from
clearing, prunning or grubbing such as limbs, tree tops, roots, stumps,
logs, rotten wood, and other similiar materials is the property of the
Contractor and dispose of as specified. All non-saleable timber and wood
or wood like materials remaining from timber harvesting such as limbs,
tree tops, roots, stumps, logs, rotten wood, and other similiar materials
is the property of the Contractor and dispose of as specified.

[3.4.1 Saleable Timber

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NOTE: Verify the most appropriate option with the
natural resources office for the Installation.

When this specification is being used for the

remediation of hazardous waste sites or when soil or

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 groundwater are contaminated by hazardous materials,
timber removed from these areas is not normally
havested due to liability concerns. When timber is
havested in areas where hazardous materials are
present,this paragraph should define how both
contaminated and non-contaminated materials will be
disposed of. Include requirements describing how
both contaminated and non-contaminated materials
will be handeled, stored and disposed of. These
requiremnts must be coordinated with the Government
Forester and Installation environmental staff.
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NOTE: Use this paragraph when regional forestry
program has a way of hauling or selling stockpiled
harvested timber and the Contractor will be required
to cut and stack saleable timber for the Government.

Applicable lengths for each class of forest products

will vary by geographic region. Consult with the
Government forester for the correct log lengths in a
particular area. Coordinate with the Government
regional forestry program to determine for the
correct log lengths in a particular area..
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Consider felled timber from which saw logs, pulpwood, posts, poles, ties,
or fuelwood can be produced as saleable timber. Trim limbs and tops, and
saw into saleable lengths of [_____] meters feet for saw logs, [_____]
meters feet for pulpwood, [_____] meters feet for poles, [_____] meters
feet for ties, and [_____] meters feet for fuelwood, and stockpile
adjacent to the site. The stockpile timber will remain the property of
the Government.
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NOTE: Use this paragraph when the Government will
harvest saleable timber prior to award of the
contract.
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The Government will, by separate contract, harvest all saleable timber

from the project site.
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NOTE: For Navy only, this option must be approved
by NAVFAC legal counsel for NAVFAC projects.
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NOTE: Use this paragraph when the Contractor will
be required to pay the Government an appraised fair
market value for the saleable timber on the project
site. The fair market value must be determined by
the Government forester.

Describe the boundaries for the tract of land.

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 All timber removed from the project site is the property of the Contractor .
Reimburse the Government for the fair market value of the timber which the
Government has appraised at $[_____][ on the tract of land described as
follows [_____]]. Submit payment to the Contracting Officer by cashier's
or certified check in the amount of the appraised value, made payable to
[the U.S. Treasury] [_____] for deposit into the [Navy Forestry] or
[______] account. Make payment within 30 days of the Notice to Proceed.
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NOTE: Use this paragraph when the fair market value
of the harvested timber does not exceed a nominal
value. The fair market value must be determined by
the Government forester. The timber will become the
property of the contractor. The Contractor
permitted to make use of the nonsaleable timber or
to dispose of such timber in an approved manner.
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All timber removed from the project site is the property of the Contractor.
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3.5 CLOSEOUT ACTIVITIES

3.5.1 Herbicides

Upon completion of this work, submit the Pest Management Report DD Form
1532, or an equivalent computer product, to the Integrated Pest Management
Coordinator. This form identifies the type of operation, brand name and
manufacturer of herbicide, formulation, concentration or rate of
application used.

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