I. Work within stream (“In Stream Work,” see MaineDOT Standard Specifications 101.2 Definitions) requires special conditions to minimize impacts. The following special conditions shall apply to this project: A. In Stream work applies to the following culvert locations: 1. XC 113745: 45.053031, -69.057121 2. XC 113728: 45.096936, -69.096938 B. To minimize the effects to the Federal Endangered Species Atlantic salmon (ATS), the following special sonditions apply to XC 113745 in-stream work locations: 1. The Contractor shall hold a pre-construction meeting with appropriate MaineDOT Environmental Office staff, other MaineDOT staff, and the Contractor(s) to review all procedures and requirements for avoiding and minimizing effects to ATS. The following individuals/agencies shall be invited: MaineDOT (Kelby Houtz @ kelby.houtz@maine.gov), ACOE (Jami Macneil @ Macneil, Jami.E.Macneil@usace.army.mil); U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Sarah Rubenstein). 2. All areas of temporary waterway or wetland fill shall be restored to their original contour and character upon completion of the project. Temporary fill includes fill that received authorization and fill that mistakenly enters a resource (i.e., from slope failures, accidental broken sandbag cofferdams. 3. Grubbing (removal) of roots and stumps shall only occur in those areas subject to permanent impacts. 4. All off-road equipment working within 25-feet of a stream (RUS) shall be cleaned to remove all soil, seeds, vegetation, or other debris that could contain seeds or reproductive portions of plants prior to entering the area to minimize the spread of noxious weeds. All equipment shall be inspected prior to offloading to ensure they are clean.
