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Our engineers will evaluate the information you provide to determine the ESAL <br />(Equivalent Single axle load), wear and tear on the NFSR's caused by the project, the <br />associated commensurate share of the cost to maintain the road, and whether the road <br />needs to be improved to a higher standard to meet the Critical Vehicle dimensions, <br />weight, or traffic needs. Should the road require improvements, you would need to <br />submit a construction design package including a California Bearing Raio (CBR) or <br />Resilient Modulus (MR) of roadbed for structural design test of the subgrade and. base <br />courses. The road design package is discussed in more detail below. <br />3. Submit a written proposal for a road maintenance plan for the NFSRs. Describe how you <br />will maintain road ruts, drainage and protect saturated roads. <br />4. Submit a written proposal for any improvements to NFSRs to accommodate vehicles, <br />whether that change is based on traffic volume, vehicle weight, or Critical Vehicle CV) <br />dimensions. All structures (culverts, bridges, cattleguards,etc) will be designed to meet <br />HS-20 loading standards at a minimum. <br />5. Prior to commencing operations, you will need to submit the following plans: <br />-Construction Design Package for NFSRs. Should the engineering analysis indicate the <br />NFSRs must be brought up to a higher standard than the Forest Service maintains, you <br />will need to submit a construction/reconstruction package including specifications at least <br />30 days prior to project startup. An on the ground, "Plan in Hand" review with the Forest <br />Service is required. The Forest Service has 60 calendar days to approved submitted Final <br />Bridge and Major Culvert designs prior to commencing work. <br />-Drill pad access roads and pads. These should be reviewed on the ground early in the <br />field season with the engineers to identify routes and so that we can provide direction to <br />you on our requirements for the level of detail needed in the construction design. <br />-Traffic Control Plan -must be approved by the FS 7 days prior to commencing <br />operations. <br />-Sign Plan to protect the public during all phases of the project. The Sign Plan and the <br />Traffic Control Plans shall comply with MUTCD standards. <br />-Safety and Accident Prevention Plan during all phases ofproject; construction, <br />reclamation and core drilling operations. Submit to Forest Service 7 days prior to <br />commencing operations. <br />-Contigency Plan for operations outside of the normal operating season. For instance, <br />what road maintenance will you do to restore drainage and repair road damage on NFSRs <br />before winter shutdown; <br />-Erosion Control Plan for NFSRs-must be approved by the Forest Service 7 days prior to <br />commencing operations. <br />We expect that the following best management practices (BMP's) and requirements will <br />be attached to the approved Road Use Permit: