scope:

This practice covers planning, design, construction and restoration when agricultural lands are disturbed by utility construction. It has sections on right-of-way, clearing of trees, saving topsoil, repairing drainage systems, restoring agricultural usage, and preventing erosion and water problems.

Units: The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in () are mathematical conversions provided for information purposes.

Purpose

This Engineering practice is intended to give guidance, design information and restoration practice when underground utilities are installed across agricultural lands. It is not intended for use in suburban or forest lands