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Memo to Gregg Squire 4 March l3 2001 topsoil as shown in the reclamation plan. If evidence of desiccation or frost damage is observed, the soil liner will be reworked and retested as necessary to demonstrate that the compaction specification is met. viii) Large rocks (greater than 2 inches) will be removed from the soil liner fill. Soil clods larger than 4 inches will be broken-up. e) The application states that Part II of the Daily Log Form will be used to record such observations as start and end times for work tasks, changes in weather, and changes in personnel. Part II of the Log Forth should also be used to document the following observations: i) Observation and measurement of soil liner loose lift thickness should be recorded in the log at a high frequency. ii) Regular observations that the minimum number of passes with compacting equipment are being completed should be documented in the log. iii) Observations and descriptions of the adequate preparation of the subgrade and of previously compacted lifts to ensure proper bonding should be recorded. iv) The log should document regular (ai least one per acre) observations and descriptions of soil liner borrow soil in accordance with ASTM D2488-93e1, Standard Practice for Description and Identification of Soils (Visual-Manual Procedure). Essentially, the specifications limit acceptable soil liner fill [o type CL soil under the Unified Soil Classitication System. If the visual-manual soil identification yields a soil type other than CL, a sample should be collected for laboratory analysis, and if the Operator wants to use a soil type other than CL, the written approval should be sought from the Division. v) The Daily Log Form may be used to document the identification of an unacceptable block of work, describe any corrective actions taken, and provide the results of any necessary retesting. f) Other pit liner issues: i) To properly regulate the liner installation, the Division must receive a commitment from the Applicant stating that the design and specifications will not be modified without prior Division approval. ii) Final construction report and certification to be provided to the Division. The quality assurance engineer prepares a final report at the conclusion of the liner installation. This report summarizes the results of the quality assurance tests and observations, describes any problems that occurred during construction and the details of how problems were resolved, and includes a certifying statement that the installation was completed in accordance with the approved design plans and specifications. iii) Testing of the completed liner. In order to assure that the lined pit meets applicable design and performance standards, the inflows to the pit must be measured. Liner performance testing is conducted in accordance with "State Engineer Guidelines for Lining Criteria for Gravel Pits," August 1999. Typically, this testing is coordinated with the local Water Commissioner and documentation that the State Engineer's Office is satisfied with the performance of the lined pit is provided to the Division. At this point, any bond amount assigned to liner installation or repair may be returned to the Operator of the pit.