201.03 Construction Requirements.
Division 200
SECTION 201 CLEARING AND GRUBBING
201.01 Description.
Clearing and grubbing shall be the removal and disposal of vegetation (trees, shrubs, vines, stumps, roots, etc.) and other objects (trash, refuse, debris, etc.) within designated limits.
201.02 Materials.
Herbicides allowed for use shall be approved by the Department. Only herbicides listed in the ALDOT "Manual for Roadside Vegeta tion Management" shall be used.
201.03 Construction Requirements.
a.Control of Erosion and Stormwater Runoff . The requirements for the control of erosion and stormwater runoff are given in Article 107.21 and Section 665. These requirements shall be imple mented prior to the beginning of initial clearing operations.
b.Work Limits . The Engineer will designate the location and extent of right of way lines, easement lines and construction limits. Work limits may be designated by the Engineer within right of way lines, easement lines, and construction limits when limited work is require d. The Contractor shall not exceed the maximum limit established for the exposure of erodible material.
c.Vegetation Designated to Remain Undisturbed. The Contractor shall not damage vegetation and terrain that the Engineer designates to remain undisturbed. Damage shall be repaired without additional compensation as directed by the Engineer.
d.Disposal of Materials. The Contractor shall dispose of all removed materials. The Contractor shall comply with all local, State and Federal laws and ordinances pertaining to disposal. The Contractor shall submit a plan for the satisfactory disposal of materials. Clearing shall not begin until the Engineer accepts the plan as having sufficient detail. The plan shall include an acceptable means for the treatment of disposal areas so as not to present an unsightly appearance, create a public nuisance or create future maintenance problems for the Department. The disposal plan shall provide for the satisfactory disposal of biodegradable materials and rubbish within 30 days after accumulation, unless a longer period is authorized in writing by the Engineer, to prevent the infestation of pests. Disposal by the burning of perishable materials will be permitted only when authorized in accordance with the requirements given in Articles 107.13 and 107.22. Burning will not be allowed on the State right of way unless approved in writing by the Engineer. Disposal by the indiscriminate dumping of materials, with or without the property owner's consent, is not satisfactory disposal. The Contractor shall obtain written permission from the property owner for any disposal area. A copy of the written permission from the property owner shall be submitted to the Engineer prior to disposal. The use of mechanical brush clippers or other recycling methods may be considered for approval.
e.Clearing and Grubbing ( Pay Item 201 -A).
1.Clearing . Clearing shall be the removal of vegetation on and above the ground surface within the construction limits.
Source: Alabama Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, 2022 Edition. Pages 108–107 of 934.