201CLEARING AND GRUBBING

201.1DESCRIPTION—This work is:

• Removal of organic matter within excavation areas and removal of the first 8 inches of topsoil and organic matter within embankment areas.

• Removal of organic matter such as all trees, stumps, brush, roots, and other vegetation within the limits of excavation and embankment areas, including ditches and channels. When indicated, perform tree trimming and selective tree removal outside of the limits of excavation and embankment areas as specified in Section 810.

• Removal of objectionable material, rubbish, and junk within the project limits.

• Removal of buildings and structures, fences, walls, guide rail posts, guide rails, signs, direction markers, and other obstructions interfering with the work that are not included in other contract items.

• Disposal of removed material.

• Salvaging, temporarily storing, and delivering of material.

• Obtaining of waste areas for disposal of material as specified in Section 105.14.

• Stockpiling of topsoil and topsoil mixture as specified in Section 801.

• Chipping and stockpiling wood waste material, if specified in the Special Provisions.

201.3CONSTRUCTION—Clear and grub before the start of grading operations in an area. The Contractor

may remove stumps within excavation areas during grading. Replace suitable material and topsoil that is required on the project and was wasted during clearing and gr ubbing operations, at no additional cost to the Department. Do not damage trees or other vegetation beyond the grading limits. Install protective fencing as indicated, as specified in Section 811, before clearing and grubbing operations. Clear the ground of organic matter within excavation areas. Remove stumps and roots to a depth of at least 2 feet below subgrade. Remove organic matter and topsoil within embankment areas to a depth of 8 inches below the existing ground surface. Remove remaining topsoil over 8 inches in depth, when directed, as specified in Section 203. Stockpile removed topsoil as specified in Section 801. Trees and shrubs along a roadway previously opened to traffic belong to the property owner. Surrender all material from the removal of trees and shrubs to the owner of the abutting property. Dispose of the trees and shrubs if the owner refuses to accept the wood. Transport wood chips to approved stockpile areas that will not interfere with construction operations, obstruct drainage, or cause water pollution. Dispose of material in an approved waste area, unless otherwise specified in the Special Provisions . Review and comply with all Federal, State and L ocal regulations governing burning. If burning is allowed, obtain permits, and burn in accordance with regulations. Comply with the requirements of the Air Pollution

Control Act (Act 245-1972, or as amended), the Solid Waste Management Act (Act 97-1980, or as amended), and the permits specified in Section 107.27(a), whichever are applicable. Do not burn within 40 feet of remaining vegetation. Recondition the sites of fires as specified in Section 105.14. When an enclosure fence is partly or wholly within the right of way, notify the property owner 30 days in advance of clearing and grubbing operations to allow the owner to make necessary arrangements to restore the enclosure. Upon failure of the property owner to proceed with work required to enclose the property, carefully remove the fence within the right of way and neatly pile material on the owner’s property adjacent to the right of way.

201.4MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT—Lump Sum

If no item of work is provided in the contract, this work is incidental to the other contract excavation items.