OH210-V-NEM, Issue #4, June 2004

SUBPART A - REVIEW AND APPROVAL
OH501.04 (b) (7)
OH501.04 (b) In-State Engineering Job Approval Authority (Classes I through V).
(7) The practice of engineering is regulated in Ohio by the State Board of Registration
for Professional Engineers and Surveyors. State law requires the practice of engineering to protect
the public welfare or to safeguard life, health, or property. The design and construction inspection of
any conservation practices pertaining to these requirements must be approved by a registered
professional engineer or qualified Federal employee working within the scope of their employment.
Some conservation practices may not come under this professional engineering practice. A simple
conservation practice installed on private land, which poses no threat to life, health, or property, could
be considered nonprofessional engineering. Approval authority for these practices can be delegated
to non-Federal employees (Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) employees). These
practices are shown on the Ohio Engineering Job Approval charts (OH-ENG-141) in the shaded
areas.
Job classes marked by shading indicate that they are normally not considered a professional
engineering practice. All other job classes are considered a professional engineering practice and
require approval by a person who has been delegated Professional Engineering Practice Approval
Authority. This was determined based on complexity and potential hazards associated with
protecting public welfare or to safeguard life, health, or property. Any practice (no matter how small
or simple) that may pose a potential hazard is automatically considered a professional engineering
practice and requires approval by a person who has been delegated Professional Engineering Practice
Approval Authority. Examples of situations that could cause a conservation practice to become a
hazard or pose a threat to life, health, or property are: failure of the structure could cause off-site
damages to roads, utilities, or neighboring properties; part of a larger group project; or could cause
surface or ground water quality problems.
A person who has been delegated Professional Engineering Practice Approval Authority shall review
each project to decide if it is considered a professional engineering practice and assign the job class.
Non-Federal employees with the appropriate job approval authority may proceed with all projects that
are not deemed a professional engineering practice.
NRCS Employees
Engineering approval authority (EAA) for Class I through V projects may be delegated to
qualified NRCS employees.
The field engineer familiar with that persons abilities will recommend EAA.
OH501-12 (1)
(OH210-V-NEM, Issue #4, June 2004)

PART 501 - AUTHORIZATIONS
OH501.04 (b) (7)
EAA will be concurred with by the employees administrative supervisor.
EAA for field engineers will be recommended by the State Conservation Engineer (SCE).
Employees must sign the EAA ethics statement before the approval authority is valid.
SWCD Employees
The field engineer upon written request by the SWCD Board of Supervisors will recommend
EAA for qualified SWCD employees. The field engineer will obtain input from others as
appropriate.
EAA for SWCD employees who are not registered professional engineers may only include
conservation practices, which are not considered professional engineering practices.
EAA for SWCD employees will be concurred by the SWCD Board of Supervisors.
Employees must sign the EAA ethics statement before the approval authority is valid.
Filing
The employees and the recommending field engineer will maintain copies of EAA charts. The EAA
should be reviewed annually and revised as necessary based on the employees demonstrated
performance and experience.
Project Design
Employees are encouraged to work on certain phases of projects that exceed their approval level
under the guidance and technical supervision of more experienced employees with the proper EAA.
It is not necessary or practical for the person with the EAA to perform all the steps leading to a
complete job. It is expected that other employees will assist with other functions (survey, design,
drafting, etc.) as far as their knowledge and abilities will permit.
Someone will check all engineering designs for accuracy other than the one preparing the plan, prior
to approval. The initials of the checker will be recorded on each sheet of the design computations and
the plans. The person approving the plans may perform the check if appropriate.
OH501-12 (2)

SUBPART A REVIEW AND APPROVAL
OH501.04 (b) (7)
Technical approval for engineering projects must be indicated with the signature, title, and date of
signature being placed upon the engineering plans, investigation report, construction records, or other
supporting data.
When major changes to engineering plans are necessitated during construction by unanticipated site
conditions or by errors discovered in the engineering plan, an authorized individual will technically
approve these changes. This approval will be obtained from the engineer or technician approving the
original plan. Approval for all changes will be obtained prior to performing the work. For non-
project work, the changes must be reviewed with the owner or agent, and the owner must authorize
the contractor to make the changes.
All changes made during construction will be shown on the original plans using red pencil or red ball
point pen. In the event that a cooperator and/or the contractor refuse to follow the plans and
specifications, NRCS technical assistance will be withdrawn from the job. The cooperator,
contractor, district supervisors, and when appropriate, the Chief of the ODNR-Division of Soil and
Water Conservation will be advised in writing.
Where the structure would otherwise come under provisions of Section 1521.06 of the Revised Code
of Ohio (The Dam Permit Law), a copy of the notification of withdrawal of technical assistance will
also be sent to the Chief, Division of Water, Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Designs for Class VI through Class VIII jobs will be coordinated with the SCE individually. A
design review and approval process specific to the job, which is in accordance with policy and sound
engineering practice, will be used.
OH501-12 (3)

SUBPART B REPAIR AND REHABILITATION
OH501.23 (3) (ii)
OH501.23 (a) Dams Installed Without Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Assistance.
(1) Upon receiving a request to repair or rehabilitate a dam that was installed without
NRCS assistance, a reconnaissance type field review will be made of the site. Members of the field
office and area engineering staffs will participate in the field review with the landowner or his (her)
representative. During the field review, the following information will be obtained:
(i) Dam classification (for both present and future conditions).
(ii) Is the dam of the size that requires a construction permit according to Section
1521.06 of the Ohio Revised Code? (Revised 9/28/90).
(iii) Was original dam constructed according to plans prepared by a registered

professional engineer?
(iv) Land use of property (rural, urban).
(v) Purpose of pond or lake.
(vi) If NRCS were to redesign the dam, would Engineering Standard 378 or
Technical Release 60 apply?
(vii) General condition of the dam.
(viii) Estimate of time required to redesign and supervise construction.
(2) NRCS may provide technical assistance for surveys, designs, and supervision of
construction of those Class A dams that are located in rural areas and can be designed using criteria
in Engineering Standard 378. Procedures in NEM 501.23 will be followed. For all other dams, the
landowner should be referred to a registered professional engineer for design and construction
services.
(3) NRCS may provide consultive assistance for any dam as described below:
(i) For those dams that do not require a construction permit consultive assistance
may be provided directly to the landowner.
(ii) For those dams that require a construction permit, no consultive assistance
will be provided by NRCS until after the landowner has retained the services of a registered
professional engineer. Consultive assistance will be provided to this engineer upon request.
OH501-14 (1)

SUBPART B REPAIR AND REHABILITATION
OH506.24 (a)
OH501.24 Interim Assistance.
(a) The sponsors of all PL-566 and RC&D measures are responsible for the operation and
maintenance (O&M) as outlined in the O&M plan. This usually involves an annual inspection, a
written report, and performing any needed maintenance work. Additional inspections should be made
after any major storm event.
(b) Routine inspections of earthen dams are essential to ensure their safety and structural
integrity. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Water, administers the
State Dam Safety Program in Ohio. Under this program, ODNR will conduct a formal inspection of
each inventory size dam every five years.
(c) NRCS will continue to provide technical assistance to sponsors in conducting annual
inspections of all earthen dams. Assistant State Conservationists for Field Operations (ASTC-FOs)
will assign an engineer from the area staff the responsibility to assist the sponsor with these annual
inspections. Policy and procedures for these inspections can be found in the National Operation and
Maintenance Manual and the individual O&M plan.
(d) An Inspection Checklist obtained from the State Conservation Engineer shall be completed
and filed with the annual report. Before conducting the inspection, a review of previous years
reports and checklists should be made. Conditions and problems noted in previous years should be
checked again to determine if corrections were adequate or conditions have changed. Measuring the
rate of flow or dimensions of a wet area for example, can be important information in tracking a
problem. Photographs should be taken where needed to help document findings.
OH501-14 (2)

SUBPART A ENGINEERING ACTIVITIES AFFECTING UTILITIES
OH503.04 (d) (3)
OH503.04 Buried Utilities.
(c) The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), in providing technical assistance for
investigations and construction work that involves excavation, will take all reasonable steps to avoid
damage to public and private overhead, surface, and underground utility facilities. The following
State policy supercedes the national policy requiring the use of Forms SCS ENG-5 and SCS ENG-6.
(d) Upon request for technical assistance that will involve excavation for investigations and/or
construction of conservation measures, landowners or sponsoring organizations are to be notified of
the importance of identifying all overhead and underground utility facilities that exist in the proposed
area of construction. From working with the landowners, visually inspecting the area for utility
markers, etc., and reviewing other records that may be available in the field office, a tabulation of all
known overhead, surface, and underground utilities will be developed and made part of the permanent
documentation for the project. This tabulation will be checked for agreement with the utilities
identified by contacting the Ohio Utility Protection Service (1-800-362-2764) and the Ohio Oil and
Gas Association (614-587-0444) to make sure that all existing utilities are accounted for.
(1) All overhead and surface utility facilities located within the construction area or route of
access will be identified and shown on the drawings. When any utility facility(ies) must be relocated
due to the proposed construction, the following note will also be shown on the drawings, (Name of
utility) will be relocated prior to construction. The landowner is responsible for: (1) notifying the
affected utility(ies) and arranging for the relocation(s), and/or (2) contacting the utility when
construction work is planned within the utility right-of-way. When utilities impose restrictions on
type or timing of construction, and require additional notifications on their right-of-way, this
information will also be shown on the drawings.
(2) NRCS will contact the Ohio Utility Protection Service (OUPS) and the Ohio Oil and Gas
Association to determine the existence of underground utility facilities in proposed areas of
excavation. NRCS will comply with all requirements of Ohio Revised Code 3781.25 through
3781.32 during the design and construction phases of all projects involving excavation.
(3) Under the terms of the legislation identified in the previous paragraph, records of
notifying OUPS, Limited Basis Participants, and members of the Ohio Oil and Gas Association, and
the subsequent responses from these utilities will be recorded on a documentation sheet. This
documentation sheet will be permanently filed with the project documentation. Exhibit No. 1 is an
example documentation sheet that shall be used.
OH503-2 (1)

PART 503 SAFETY
OH503.04 (d) (4)
(4) When utilities stake or otherwise mark the approximate location of underground
utility facilities, NRCS will survey the marks (stakes) and show this approximate location on the
plans. When utilities provide approximate locations using maps, sketches, etc., NRCS will attach
copies of this material to the plans, but will not transfer the furnished data onto the plans.
(5) All plans must include a table listing all underground utility facilities identified as
existing within, or affected by, the excavation site. This table must include the name, address, and
telephone numbers of all utilities. The table will also show which utilities are members and which are
Limited Basis Participants. If a utility company fails to respond within ten days of notification, mark
Failed to Respond on the documentation sheet and after the company name on the construction
plans. This will serve as notice to the landowner and contractor that the company was contacted, but
did not respond. Exhibit No. 2 is an example of the table that shall be used.
(6) A note will be shown on all plans which states the responsibilities of the excavator
for notifying utilities at least 48 hours, and not more than 10 days, prior to the planned
commencement of excavation. The following NOTE TO THE EXCAVATOR will be used for this
statement:
NOTE TO EXCAVATOR
Excavator must notify all utilities at least 48 hours, and not more than 10 days,
prior to the planned commencement of excavation.
1. Member utilities will be contacted by calling OUPS (1-800-362-2764).
2. Each Limited Basis Participant and members of the Ohio Oil and Gas
Association will be contacted by the excavator using the telephone number
provided.
(e) All marks by NRCS in laying out the construction site shall be made using wooden stakes,
wooden stakes with white plastic streamers, or white wire flags. When utilities mark their
underground facilities, color codes specified in Ohio Revised Code, Section 3781.29C will be used.
(f) Wire flags (other than white) may still be used in conservation work where no excavation is
anticipated and where there is no likelihood of conflict with utility markings. Examples of such work
are (1) markings for trees and shrubs; (2) laying out tillage plots; (3) laying out strip cropping
boundaries; (4) etc.
OH503-2 (2)

DOCUMENTATION SHEET FOR IDENTIFICATION AND LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITY FACILITIES
Landowner: Type Project:
OH503.04
Date: Notification to Ohio Oil Date
Notification to OUPS By: and Gas Association By:
(1-800-362-2764) ID No.: (1-614-587-0444) ID No.:
SUBPART A ENGINEERING ACTIVITIES AFFECTING UTILITIES

Location and Description of Excavation Site:
LIMITED BASIS PARTICIPANTS (Names Provided by OUPS and Ohio Oil and Gas Association)
Contact by NRCS/SWCD Response by Utility

(210-V-NEM, Issue #4, June 2004)
Name of Utility Contacted by Date Date Name Information Provided
RESPONSE BY MEMBER UTILITIES

Name of Utility Date Name Information Provided
OH503-2 (3)
Exhibit No. 1
OH503-2 (4)
OH503.04
UNDERGROUND UTILITIES AT EXCAVATION SITE
Utility
Member Limited Basis
OUPS Participants
Name Address Phone No.
(210-V-NEM, Issue #4, June 2004)
PART 503 - SAFETY

Exhibit No. 2
SUBPART D DAM SAFETY
OH503.59 (a)
OH503.59 Interim Assistance.
(a) The sponsors of all PL-566 and RC&D measures are responsible for the operation and
maintenance (O&M) as outlined in the O&M plan. This usually involves an annual inspection, a
written report, and performing any needed maintenance work. Additional inspections should be made
after any major storm event.
(b) Routine inspections of earthen dams are essential to ensure their safety and structural
integrity. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Water, administers the
State Dam Safety Program in Ohio. Under this program, ODNR will conduct a formal inspection of
each inventory size dam every five years.
(c) NRCS will continue to provide technical assistance to sponsors in conducting annual
inspections of all earthen dams. ASTC-FOs will assign an engineer from the area staff the
responsibility to assist the sponsor with these annual inspections. Policy and procedures for these
inspections can be found in the National Operation and Maintenance Manual and the individual O&M
plan.
(d) An Inspection Checklist, obtained from the State Conservation Engineer, shall be completed
and filed with the annual report. Before conducting the inspection, a review of previous years
reports and checklists should be made. Conditions and problems noted in previous years should be
checked again to determine if corrections were adequate or conditions have changed. Measuring the
rate of flow or dimensions of a wet area for example, can be important information in tracking a
problem. Photographs should be taken where needed, to help document findings.
OH503-13 (1)

SUBPART A PROBLEMS AND DEFICIENCIES
OH504.02 (f)
OH504.02 Reporting Problems, Deficiencies, and Failures.
(e) Structures shall include all engineering practices for which NRCS provided assistance for
design, layout, or construction checks. A deficiency shall be defined as lacking in some necessary
structural quality or element. A deficiency may be caused by, but not limited to, inadequate design,
substandard materials, poor quality construction, not constructed according to design, erratic
performance, abnormal weather conditions, or poor maintenance. A deficiency may cause a partial or
complete structural failure. Leakage from a pond, which is serious enough to prevent the pond from
satisfactorily serving its intended purpose(s), will be considered to be a structural deficiency.
Problems normally associated with the adequate establishment of vegetation on structures are not
considered to be structural deficiencies if normal maintenance is not performed.
(f) All structural deficiencies will be reported, investigated, and reports written. The District
Conservationist in the district where the deficiency occurred is responsible for reporting the
deficiency to the Assistant State Conservationist for Field Operations (ASTC-FO) in their area. The
ASTC-FO will notify the State Conservation Engineer and obtain his/her recommendation regarding
the appointment of an investigating engineer, or if the job was approved by the area engineering staff,
the State Conservationist will appoint the investigating engineer. Investigations and engineering
reports will be in accordance with Sections 504.04 and 504.05 respectively.
OH504-6 (1)

SUBPART A INTRODUCTION
OH505.01 (b) (2) (ii)
OH505.01 State Criteria.
(a) Assistance to individual land users.
(1) NRCS will normally furnish engineering assistance for soil conservation and water
management practices which are part of a conservation plan, and/or soil and water conservation practices,
which are Federally cost shared through programs of the Farm Service Agency. In general, the work in
this category holds little attraction for private engineers because (1) the workload is usually made up of
many small jobs; (2) the job locations are scattered and often remote; and (3) the low cost usually does not
warrant adequate fees for engineering services.
(2) NRCS will not provide services for engineering measures in the following categories:
(i) All jobs determined to be a low priority for assistance. This determination will be made
by the field office staff (both NRCS and SWCD) in consultation with the SWCD Board of Supervisors.
The field office staff shall develop a statement of priorities for use in making these determinations. A
checklist to evaluate individual job complexity, size, staff needs, permit requirements, etc. should be used.
(ii) Farm ponds and reservoirs outside the approval authority of the engineer(s) assigned to
the field team.
(iii) All ponds and lakes for real estate development, including mobile home developments.
(iv) Engineering practices in urban areas. (See General Manual 450; Part 408).
(v) NRCS will not provide technical assistance to repair, rehabilitate, or increase the storage
capacity of an earthen or structural concrete manure storage facility that was initially installed without
NRCS assistance.
(3) Any deviations from the above four limitations in providing technical services must be
recommended by the Assistant State Conservationist for Field Operations (ASTC-FO) and approved by
the State Conservationist.
(b) Assistance to groups of land users.
(1) NRCS will normally furnish engineering assistance to groups for such measures as drainage
facilities, ponds for agricultural water supply, and other group practices that are within the approval
authority of the engineers assigned to the field team.
(2) Group project sponsors will obtain the services of private engineers for engineering measures
in the following categories.
(i) All jobs determined to be a low priority for assistance. This determination will be made
by the field office staff (both NRCS and SWCD) in consultation with the SWCD Board of Supervisors.
The field office staff shall develop a statement of priorities for use in making these determinations. A
checklist to evaluate individual job complexity, size, staff needs, permit requirements, etc. should be used.
(ii) Ponds and lakes for real estate development, including mobile home development.
OH505-2 (1)

PART 505 NON-NRCS ENGINEERING SERVICES
OH505.01 (b) (2) (iii)
(iii) Engineering practices in urban areas (See General Manual 450; Part 408).
(3) Any deviations from the above three limitations in providing technical services must be
recommended by the ASTC-FO and approved by the State Conservationist.
(4) NRCS will generally make the preliminary investigations and studies for large group projects
and will provide criteria and consultation and maintain contact with the work as needed to ensure that it is
(1) fully integrated with the conservation objectives of the job and (2) acceptable by NRCS standards. In
addition, where Federal financial assistance is involved, the Service will check the finished work for
conformance to NRCS standards and certify acceptance before Federal funds are released.
OH505-2 (2)

SUBPART B USE OF NON-NRCS ENGINEERING SERVICES
OH505.10 (b) (2) (v)
OH505.10 (b) Technical Services
(1) Technical services provided by non-NRCS sources are encouraged. Individuals other than
partnership employees, such as conservation contractors, landowners, and others may become involved in
the design and construction checking of conservation practices. Partnership employees are defined as
NRCS, SWCD, and ODNR employees who are working under the technical guidance of the NRCS and/or
ODNR field engineer. A contractor is an individual who is not a partnership employee and is assisting in
the design, layout, and/or checkout of a conservation practice.
(i) Technical services may be accepted from conservation contractors and used as supporting
documentation to certify that a practice meets NRCS standards and specifications. These technical
services must be reviewed and approved by an NRCS employee with appropriate job approval authority
before the practice in question is certified complete.
(ii) Technical services that can be accepted from conservation contractors include:
(1) Designs.
(2) Design surveys.
(3) Construction layout surveys.
(4) Construction checkout surveys.
(iii) Documentation of technical service can be in any form chosen by the conservation contractor,
as long as it provides the minimum documentation determined by NRCS to certify that the practice meets
NRCS standards and specifications. Contractors may use their own forms, or standard forms and
drawings provided by NRCS. As-built information can be documented in red ink on the construction
drawings or provided on individual job sheets. Exhibits 2, 2A, 3, and 3A are sample worksheets that can
be used to submit documentation for grassed waterways. Field engineers will provide guidance on the
minimum documentation required for each practice and technical service.
(iv) Technical services addressed herein do not include any items of work, which are part of the
conservation planning process.
(2) Review and approval procedure for technical services provided by non-NRCS sources:
(i) NRCS is technically responsible for all practices. This includes certifying to all cost-sharing
agencies that construction has been completed according to NRCS standards and specifications. Non-
NRCS sources do not have job approval authority.
(ii) Conservation contractors or other technical service providers are strongly encouraged, but not
required, to attend any formal, organized training prior to NRCS accepting their technical services as
documentation. However, the technical service providers need an adequate level of competency before
their technical services will be accepted by NRCS.
(iii) The acceptable level of competency will be established by the field engineer, using guidelines
provided by the State Conservation Engineer. The District Conservationist will make the determination
that the quality of technical services provided meets the established level of competency with concurrence
by the field engineer.
(iv) Technical services submitted by conservation contractors must be checked and approved by
an NRCS employee with proper job approval authority.
(v) Before construction is allowed to start, NRCS personnel will approve preliminary surveys
and designs provided by technical service providers.
OH505-6 (1)

PART 505 - NON-NRCS ENGINEERING SERVICES
OH505.10 (b) (2) (vi)
(v) Checkout surveys provided by conservation contractors will be reviewed and approved by
field office personnel before the practice is certified to the cost-sharing agency.
(3) Conservation contractors wishing to provide design assistance or documentation of practice

construction will be required to demonstrate their ability to produce the necessary surveys and
computations. Minimum requirements to demonstrate competency are the following:
(i) Design Surveys
Design surveys will consist of profiles and cross sections and/or topographic surveys and
other information necessary to adequately describe a site. Survey information will be adequate to define
the extent of the proposed practice's cross section and profile, drainage areas, percent slopes, downstream
stability and capacity, property line and utility locations, locations of public works, and locations of all
homes and other structures which may be impacted by the proposed practice. All surveys shall reference
an identifiable benchmark and will close vertically and horizontally, when applicable, within ordinary
survey accuracy, as defined in Chapter 1 of the Engineering Field Handbook (EFH).
Contractors will have demonstrated their ability to perform design surveys when (for each
practice for which they seek qualification):
(1) Two (2) surveys adequate for design have been submitted to the NRCS field office, and
(2) An employee with appropriate job approval authority has confirmed that surveys were
accurate and adequate for practice design.
(ii) Design
Practice design shall consist of documented plans and/or cut sheets, developed as per
procedures in the EFH and Standards and Specifications in Section IV of the Field Office Technical
Guide. NRCS will provide data and design sheets and standard drawings, when applicable.
Contractors will have demonstrated their ability to provide a practice design when (for each
practice for which they seek qualification):
(1) Two (2) complete plans are submitted to an NRCS field office along with all supporting
documentation, including surveys and computations, and
(2) An employee with appropriate job approval authority confirms that the design
computations are accurate and consistent with NRCS standards and specifications.
OH505-6 (2)

SUBPART B - USE OF NON-NRCS ENGINEERING SERVICES
OH505.10 (b) (3) (v)
(iii) Construction Layout Surveys
Construction layout consists of surveys to mark offset or centerline stakes for cuts and fills
and for locating conduits through and under practices. NRCS will provide minimum staking, which will
include centerline locations and benchmarks along with adequate practice plans or cut sheets.
Contractors will have demonstrated their ability to perform construction layout when, for
each practice for which they seek qualification:
(1) Two (2) surveys showing computed cuts and fills and/or conduit locations and grades are
submitted to an NRCS field office, and
(2) Review of the work by an employee with appropriate job approval authority confirms the
layout to be accurate and adequate.
(iv) Construction Checkout Surveys
Construction documentation will consist of survey notes and all other items necessary to
document that a practice was constructed in compliance with the plans and specifications.
Contractors will have demonstrated their ability to document construction (checkout) when,
for each practice for which they seek qualification:
(1) Two (2) sets of documentation have been submitted to an NRCS field office, and
(2) An employee with appropriate job approval authority confirms that the surveys and other
items submitted adequately and accurately document the as-built practice.
(3) Review of the work by an employee with appropriate job approval authority confirms the
layout to be accurate.
(v) Contractor Qualification
Contractors who provide the above described documentation will receive a written statement
of their qualifications to survey, design, layout, or checkout any practice from the District Conservationist
in their county of residence.
The District Conservationist will submit the documentation to the field engineer along with a
statement from an employee with appropriate job approval authority that surveys and other documentation
were adequate and accurate.
The field engineer shall review the documentation and concur in the recommendation for job
qualification or return the recommendation to the field office with an explanation for rejection.
Upon notification from the field engineer, the District Conservationist shall send a Letter of
Competency to the conservation contractor detailing the practices and technical services they have been
qualified to provide. See Exhibit No. 1 for an example of a contractor Letter of Competency.
It is intended that this contractor qualification procedure will require the contractor to
demonstrate ability in only one county. The Letter of Competency will serve as proof of demonstrated
ability in all counties. Contractors shall provide copies of the Letter of Competency to all NRCS offices in
counties where they intend to provide technical services.
OH505-6 (3)

PART 505 - NON-NRCS ENGINEERING SERVICES
OH505.10 (b) (3) (v)
Contractor qualifications will be issued annually and shall be valid for one year. The
recommending office shall review qualifications each January. Qualifications may be renewed at the
recommendation of an NRCS employee familiar with the contractors work.
Contractors are encouraged to retain their qualifications for all practices and services.
Contractors' qualifications will not be renewed if they have not submitted documentation for the previous
three (3) years. A contractor must follow the same procedure for qualification reinstatement as initial
qualification.
The State Conservation Engineer may revoke a contractor's qualification at any time.
(vi) Quality Review Procedure
Each conservation contractor who provides technical services in connection with a completed
practice must have at least one job completely checked each year by the field office staff. All phases of
the job must be checked, not just construction. If necessary, more than one job may need to be checked to
determine the quality of technical services provided.
A file will be kept at the field office to maintain a current status of contractor qualification.
The intent of this file is to provide guidance when there is a turnover of field office personnel and to
exchange information when contractors cross county lines. The file should be brief. The field engineer
will provide guidance to field office personnel as to exact content. This material will be kept as case files
in accordance with the Records Guide in the GM, as Engineering/Construction/Evaluations, 210-12-4-5.
The field engineers and Civil Engineering Technicians will monitor the field office records to
ensure that technical services accepted and approved are from competent conservation contractors and that
substandard work is not accepted and certified.
The State office engineering staff will provide guidance to the field engineers on quality
reviews and files.
(vii)Procedures for Deficient Technical Services
In case of deficient technical services submitted by a conservation contractor, the field office
staff shall notify the contractor as soon as possible. The notification should contain instructions for
correcting the deficiencies.
In the event of repeated deficiencies by the same contractor, the notification shall be in
writing. If deficiencies persist, the contractor will be informed that his/her technical services will no
longer be accepted for documentation.
OH505-6 (4)

Exhibit 1
Natural Resources Conservation Service

200 North High Street, Room 522
Columbus, Ohio 43215-2478
(614) 255-2472 Fax (614) 255-2549
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
March 1, 2004
Mr. Joe Contractor

B & B Excavating, Inc.
1127 S. CR 200 E.
Anywhere, Ohio 44444
Dear Mr. Contractor,
You are hereby qualified to provide construction checkout of grassed waterways. You have demonstrated the ability
to adequately and accurately provide the required documentation to indicate that waterways constructed by your
company are in compliance with Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) plans and specifications.
This qualification is approved for calendar year 2004 only. Qualification will be re-issued each January after a spot-
check of your work performed during the previous year has been made. This qualification will not be renewed if:
1. Two (2) or more instances of inadequate documentation are noted in any one year, and
2. The number of instances of inadequate documentation reported is more than 20 percent of the waterways
documented by you in the past year.
Also, this qualification will not be renewed if you fail to submit checkout documentation in three (3) previous years.
Congratulations on behalf of the Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Partnership.
Sincerely,
District Conservationist
OH505-6 (5)

Exhibit No. 2
PARABOLIC GRASSED WATERWAY CONSTRUCTION CHECKOUT
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION CHECK FOR EACH WATERWAY
I. Constructed length.
II. A minimum of one cross section in each design reach (for each design grade of the waterway) not to
exceed 300 feet.
III. Bottom grade per 100 feet and side shot at the lowest top edge.
SURVEY INTENSITY AND METHOD
I. Waterway length > Use a measuring wheel, tape, or total station to measure horizontal distance.
II. Cross section > Use a level, laser level, or total station for elevation.
> Use a tape, rod, or total station for horizontal measurement.
> Extend last shot to a minimum of 20 feet past edge of top.
III. Bottom grade > Use a level, laser level, or total station for elevation.
CONSTRUCTION TOLERANCES - PARABOLIC WATERWAY
Depth at Centerline: Grade to 0.2 foot below.

Top Width: 10% wider, not to exceed 5 feet.
Depth at the 1/4 points must be at least 3/4 the depth at the centerline.
Bottom grade must be positive between each station proceeding upstream.
OH505-6 (6)
Parabolic Waterway Checkout
Landowner: Contractor: Date:
County: Field No.: Waterway No.:

Station BS HI FS Elev Plus 20 Feet Left Top Edge 1/4 Point Centerline 1/4 Point Right Top Edge Plus 20 Feet
TBM Dist RR Elev Dist RR Elev Dist RR Elev RR Elev Dist RR Elev Dist RR Elev Dist RR Elev
Exhibit No. 2A
I certify that this grassed waterway has been installed in compliance with the construction plans and specifications.
I certify that this grassed waterway (has) (has not) been seeded according to NRCS specifications.
OH505-6 (7)
Contractor
Exhibit No. 3
TRAPEZOIDAL GRASSED WATERWAY CONSTRUCTION CHECKOUT
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION CHECK FOR EACH WATERWAY
I. Constructed length.
II. A minimum of one cross section in each design reach (for each design grade of the waterway)
not to exceed 300 feet.
III. Bottom grade per 100 feet and side shot at the lowest top edge.
SURVEY INTENSITY AND METHOD
I. Waterway length > Use a measuring wheel, tape, or total station to measure horizontal
distance.
II. Cross section > Use a level, laser level, or total station for elevation.
> Use a tape, rod, or total station for horizontal measurement.
> Extend last shot to a minimum of 20 feet past edge of top.
III. Bottom grade > Use a level, laser level, or total station for elevation.
CONSTRUCTION TOLERANCES - TRAPEZOIDAL WATERWAY
Depth of Centerline: Grade to 0.2 foot below.

Depth at Toe: Grade to 0.2 foot above.
Bottom Width: 10% wider, not to exceed 2 feet.
Bottom grade must be positive between each station proceeding upstream.
OH505-6 (8)
Trapezoidal Waterway Checkout
Landowner: Contractor: Date:
County: Field No.: Waterway No.:
Station BS HI FS Elev Plus 20 Feet Left Top Edge 1/4 Point Centerline 1/4 Point Right Top Edge Plus 20 Feet
TBM Dist RR Elev Dist RR Elev Dist RR Elev RR Elev Dist RR Elev Dist RR Elev Dist RR Elev

Exhibit No. 3A
I certify that this grassed waterway has been installed in compliance with the construction plans and specifications.
I certify that this grassed waterway (has) (has not) been seeded according to NRCS specifications.
OH505-6 (9)
Contractor
SUBPART A PROCEDURES
OH511.00 (h)
OH511.00 General
(d) A group enterprise job or group job is defined as any job involving two or more
landowners or operators who agree to work together in planning, designing, constructing, and
maintaining a conservation project. Procedures outlined in this subpart are applicable to all group
projects.
(e) Engineering approval of group enterprise work will be in accordance with Form OH-ENG
141, Ohio Engineering Job Approval Authority. The group request and the preliminary report
approval will be based on final design approval limits. The approval level will be based on the
component or components with the highest approval limit.
(f) Field offices will maintain a file on each group job. The file will contain, but is not limited
to, the following:
(1) SCS-CPA-6 or similar documentation.

(2) Request for assistance, Form OSWCC No. 31.
(3) Copy of group meeting minutes.
(4) Environmental assessment.
(5) Preliminary report.
(6) Agreement between SWCD and group (Plan of Operations).
(7) Design data.
(8) As-built plans and specifications.
(9) Completion report.
(10) Other pertinent data or correspondence.
(g) The District Conservationist will make an environmental assessment of the proposed group
work. If he/she determines that the group work will not have a significant adverse effect on the
environment or result in public interest or controversy, he/she will prepare a statement, documenting
his/her decision, and file the statement in the group file. If the District Conservationist determines
that an environmental impact statement (EIS) may be required, he/she will inform the Assistant State
Conservationist for Field Operations (ASTC-FO) and wait for further guidance. If the State
Conservationist determines that an EIS is required, the decision as to whether or not NRCS will
provide technical assistance in preparing the EIS will be made by the State Conservationist on a case-
by-case basis. If an EIS is required for a group job, it may be necessary to terminate NRCS assistance
after completing the environmental assessment due to: (1) the complexity and time required for
preparing the EIS; (2) the need for involving many specialists; and (3) the considerable variance in
priorities assigned to group jobs. Therefore, it is essential that the group sponsors are not led to
believe that NRCS will automatically prepare an EIS prior to the decision of the State
Conservationist.
(h) The preliminary investigation and report is made for the purpose of establishing the
feasibility, scope, and extent of the total job, its effectiveness in accomplishing soil and water
conservation, and the volume and kind of technical services required from NRCS and the Soil and
OH511-7 (1)

PART 511 DESIGN
OH511.00 (h)
Water Conservation District (SWCD). It is necessary for the group to have full understanding of the
size and approximate cost of the job and other obligations they, and others, will be expected to
assume before NRCS and SWCD time is expended on developing the plan. Many group
undertakings involve a scope of work that requires several years to accomplish. The preliminary
report should be complete enough to provide an integrated approach to planning and implementation
under which needed improvements can be made. For those proposed group plans which, because of
size, kind, etc., do not lend themselves to this procedure, the kind of investigation and report to be
made should be discussed with the next higher level prior to beginning the investigation.
For Class I Jobs, where feasibility is evident and the group has given adequate assurance to SWCD
and NRCS that it is ready to proceed, a preliminary investigation and report is not required. This data
can be made a part of the group conservation plan to provide one document for the groups
consideration.
(i) An Operation and Maintenance (O&M) plan will be prepared for the project. If it is a
drainage project, the group will file for maintenance according to Section 6131.63 of the Ohio
Revised Code.
(j) In working with landowners on group activities, the procedures listed in this subpart are to be
used as a guide.
(1) A group of landowners decide that they share a common problem that can be solved
working together as a group.
(2) The group makes a request for technical assistance to the local Soil and Water
Conservation District. The request should be on Form OSWCC No. 31.
(3) NRCS will encourage the SWCD to adopt the following policies for accepting
applications for group jobs:
(i) The work is necessary or desirable to meet the overall and long-range objectives of
the district.
(ii) Determine that the technical assistance needed is available.
(iii) There is a strong indication that the project will be completed.
(iv) The affect on the environment will be considered.
(4) The Board of Supervisors acts on the request. It is desirable for a member or members of
the proposed group to meet with the Board of Supervisors. If approved, continue with the procedure.
(5) A representative of the district will meet with the group to review proposed project laws,
policies, and responsibilities.
(6) Complete an environmental assessment.
OH511-7 (2)

SUBPART A PROCEDURES
OH511.00 (j) (14)
(7) Make a preliminary investigation and prepare a report. The detail will depend on the size
and complexity of the job.
(i) Investigations may require a reconnaissance survey involving only a few hours of
surveying work or up to several weeks of field work. The problem and watershed should be
investigated jointly by the NRCS engineer and District Conservationist to decide on water
management recommendations. Only sufficient investigations and surveys should be made to arrive
at the feasibility of the job. Alternative solutions should be investigated.
(ii) The preliminary report should contain information relative to, but not limited to,
location, size, soils, environmental setting, problems, solutions, and need for maintenance. It should
contain a realistic cost estimate that covers all anticipated costs including contingencies. The report
should be approved by the District Conservationist and the SWCD.
(8) A group meeting will be held to discuss the following:
(i) The preliminary report, including all alternatives, environmental concerns,

problems, benefits, and costs.
(ii) To proceed or terminate the project.
(iii) If the decision is to proceed, the group may elect officers and decide on financing,
easements, and maintenance. It is at this meeting that all differences and questions should be settled.
The next step should not be started until all members of the group are in agreement.
(iv) A working agreement between the SWCD and the group shall be prepared setting
forth responsibilities and duties. It will be the Plan of Operations.
(9) Detailed engineering plans and specifications will be prepared with cost estimates.
(10) A group meeting will be held to review the plan. Any changes or modifications needed
shall be covered at this time. Financial arrangements need to be finalized by the group. The method
of contracting should be determined.
(11) All monies for construction should be in hand prior to awarding the contract.
(12) Construction layout and checking may be done by NRCS or District Technicians.
(13) The group should meet to review the construction and approve or reject the work before
final payment is made.
(14) A completion report and as-built plans should be prepared.
OH511-7 (3)

SUBPART D INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION WORK
OH512.32 (a) (4) (ii)
OH512.32 (a) Inspection Procedures.
(1) The construction of reinforced concrete structures, such as grade stabilization

structures and animal waste storage structures, presents special problems in providing adequate and
timely inspection of the construction work. Even though continuous inspection and testing of
materials, such as slump testing, are not required on all jobs, periodic inspection and making some
measurements is essential. There must be close coordination between the contractor and the NRCS
representative as the NRCS representative needs to be at the job site during critical operations.
(2) Construction specifications for concrete and steel reinforcement shall be used on all
jobs involving reinforced concrete. Copies of these specifications shall be enclosed with the
construction drawings supplied to the landowner.
(3) A preconstruction conference shall be conducted with the landowner and contractor
to review the construction drawings and construction specifications. Any special needs, such as
special equipment for hot or cold weather concreting and the use of concrete admixtures, shall be
discussed and agreed upon at this time.
(i) Prior to placement of concrete the NRCS representative shall:
(a) Inspect subgrade and forms to ensure cleanliness and otherwise satisfactory
surfaces.
(b) Check forms for grade and plumb.
(c) Check that reinforcing steel is the proper size, placed in accordance with the
plans, and has the proper clearance with the forms.
(ii) The contractor shall be required to furnish a batch ticket for each load of concrete.
The ticket shall be compared with the requirements listed in the concrete specification for compliance.
(iii) The NRCS representative shall observe the concrete placement for compliance
with the concrete specification. Random sampling and slump testing may be performed to ensure
compliance.
(4) Structures Installed According to Standard Detail Drawings Prepared by Others.
(i) Commercially available structures which are designed and installed by others
shall be installed as shown on the drawings provided and concurred on by NRCS. A site specific set of
construction drawings shall be at the site during construction. Modifications of the structure shall not
be made without prior review and approval by the NRCS engineer with appropriate approval authority.
(ii) Inspection of the work shall be provided by the supplier/contractor. Within 30

days of the completion of construction of the structure, the contractor/supplier shall furnish written
certification that all aspects of the installation are in conformance with the requirements of the
drawings and specifications supplied to NRCS.
OH512-11 (1)

SUBPART C DAMS
OH520.21 (f) (6)
OH520.21 (f) Definition and Classes.
(4) All dams built in Ohio with NRCS technical and/or financial assistance and that meet
the requirements of paragraph 520.21 (f) are to be included in the NRCS Dam Inventory System.
(5) As new dams are constructed, the NRCS inventory will be updated using data from
design and construction records. The NRCS Dam Inventory Data Sheet is available from the State
Conservation Engineer for those dams that meet the requirements of paragraph 520.21 (f).
(i) Non-project Dams The individual who is assigned the construction approval
responsibility will complete the NRCS Dam Inventory Data Sheet and forward one copy to the State
Construction Engineer within 30 days after the completion of construction. One copy will be retained
in the field office and one copy with the as-built records.
(ii) Project Dams The Project Engineer will complete the NRCS Dam Inventory
Data Sheet at the completion of construction and forward one copy to the State Conservation
Engineer within 30 days after the date of the final inspection. One copy will be retained with the as-
built records.
(6) Instructions for entry of data on the NRCS Dam Inventory Data Sheet are available
from the State Conservation Engineer.
OH520-12 (1)

SUBPART A GEOLOGIC INVESTIGATIONS
OH531.00 (b) (2) (ii)
OH531.00 Geologic Investigations for Channels
(a) For the purposes of geologic investigations, channels and floodways are divided into the
following classifications:
(1) Class I Channels and floodways with drainage areas less than, or equal to, one square
mile.
(2) Class II Channels and floodways with:
(i) Drainage areas exceeding one square mile.
(ii) Design capacity less than, or equal to, 150 cfs.
(3) Class III Channels and floodways with:
(i) Drainage areas exceeding one square mile.
(ii) Design capacity exceeding 150 cfs.
(b) Investigation requirements and stability evaluations will be as described below for each
channel class as defined in paragraph (a).
(1) Class I Stability consideration shall be in accordance with the applicable engineering
standard regarding capacity, velocity, and cross-section requirements. Sufficient field borings will be
obtained to adequately identify and describe all soils encountered within the constructed cross-
section. The frequency of borings will depend upon the variability of the soil profile. Borings will be
recorded on Form OH-ENG-138, which will be retained with the engineering plan as a necessary part
of the job documentation.
(2) Class II Stability considerations shall be in accordance with the channel stability
section of Engineering Standard 582, Open Channels. Technical Release No. 25 shall be used in
determining the stability of proposed channel improvements using the method applicable to the site
considerations. Where engineering test data of the soils encountered are not available, laboratory
testing will be required. When available from soil survey reports or other acceptable sources,
engineering test data of typical soil profiles may be used in lieu of laboratory testing of soil samples
for each job providing:
(i) Adequate soil borings are obtained to a depth below planned channel grade and it
can be determined that the site conditions are similar to the soils described in the soil survey report.
(ii) Each horizon of the soil profile must be considered individually.
OH531-17 (1)

PART 531 GEOLOGY
OH531.00 (b) (3)
(3) Class III Stability considerations shall be in accordance with the channel stability
section of Engineering Standard 582, Open Channels. Technical Release No. 25 shall be used in
determining the stability of the proposed channel improvements, using the method applicable to the
site considerations. Laboratory testing of the soils shall be required for each job and the results of
these tests shall be used in the stability analysis.
OH531-17 (2)

PART 536 STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
OH536.09 (4) (a) (i)
OH536.09 (c) State Standard Drawings and Standard Details
(1) A numbering system for Ohio standard drawings and details will be used to divide the
drawing into groups that have similar functions.
(i) 001 to 099 General

(ii) 100 to 199 Ponds
(iii) 200 to 299 Structural Details
(iv) 300 to 399 Structures
(v) 400 to 499 Conservation Practices for Erosion Control
(vi) 500 to 599 Waste Storage Facilities
(vii) 600 to 699 Drainage
(viii) 700 to 799 Miscellaneous
(2) Drawing numbers will be comprised of a combination of the above numbering system and the
following additional designators:
(i) OH Ohio
(ii) CAD CAD drawing
(iii) L 8.5 x 11 size
(iv) N 11 x 17 size
(v) E 22 x 34 size
(vi) ### Drawing Identification number
(vii) Example: Barb Wire Field Fence- Standard Drawing OH-N-704-CAD
(3) Standard drawings and details that have been converted to CAD (Computer Aided Drafting)
format are maintained in the CADalog- A Collection of Standard Drawings and Details in CAD
Format. The CADalog contains sections for Standard Drawings and Standard Details. This
publication can be downloaded in its entirety from the NRCS-Ohio web site at:
http://www.oh.nrcs.usda.gov/technical/engineering/cadd2.html.
(i) CAD file names will use the following naming convention- OH####YR.DWG.
OH Ohio.
#### Four digit number corresponding to the drawing/detail number.
YR Last two digits of the year of the last approval or revision.
DWG AutoCAD drawing file extension.
(ii) Example: Barb Wire Field Fence - file name OH070404.DWG.
(4) Complete and current alphabetical listings of the Standard Drawings and Standard Details
that are available in CAD format are maintained in the CADalog and on the NRCS-Ohio web site.
(i) Web address: http://www.oh.nrcs.usda.gov/technical/engineering/cadd2_updates.html.
Select Index Sheet- Standard Drawings for a listing of standard drawings.
OH536-9 (1)

OH536.09 (4) (a) (i) (1)
o Contains Ohio standards as well as RTSC standards.
Select Index Sheet- Standard Details for a listing of standard details.
(ii) Ohio Standard Drawings that are currently available in hard copy format but unavailable
in CAD format are shown in Table 1.
TABLE 1
Drawing Drawing
Description Date
Number Size1
OH-N-101 N*; E* Excavated Pond 01/85
OH-N-200 N*; E* CMP Drop Inlet Details 01/85
OH-N-303 N*; E* Drop Box Spillway, Reinf. Concrete, 4.0 ft. overfall 04/84
OH-N-304 N*; E* Drop Box Spillway, Reinf. Concrete, 4.5 ft. overfall 05/84
OH-N-306 N*; E* Profiles and Sections 01/85
OH-N-506 E* Reinforced Concrete Walls (4 Types) 11/89
OH-N-507 E* Push-off and Pump Platform 11/89
OH-N-600 N*; E* Automatic Pumping Station 06/87
OH-710113 N* Standard Floor Design for ADL Storage Tanks 03/72
1- N* = 10.5 x 15 size; E* = 21 x 30 size
(iii) The RTSC drawings shown in Table 2 are available in hard copy format only. The
drawings are either dated 1972 or are not dated at all.
TABLE 2
RTSC-NE-ENG
Drawing Size1 Description
Number
600 L Tank or Trough - Metal
602 L Tank or Trough - Concrete (Circular)
604 L Tank or Trough - Concrete (Rectangular)
608 N* Diversion
610 N* Waterway - Vegetated
616 N* Pond - Appurtenances
620 N Spring Development and Watering System
622 L Hood Inlet CMP 15 to 36 Diameter
624 L Flared End - CMP
636 L Pipe Spillway Trash Guard
638 L Excavated Pond
640 N* Water Control Structure - Drop Inlet
650 N* Drainage Practices - Plan Sheet
660 N* Pond - Drop Inlet Spillway
664 N* Pond - Hood Inlet Spillway
670 N* Debris Basin - Drop Inlet Spillway
1- N* = 10.5 x 15 size
OH536-9 (2)

OH536.10 (e) (4)
OH536.10 (e) Standard Detail Drawings Prepared by Non-NRCS Engineers.
(1) Standard plans for non-NRCS designed standard drawings, listed below, have been
reviewed and approved for use by the NRCS.
The standard plans and drawings are only part of the system needed to solve the
resource problem. They are to be included with the design drawings prepared by NRCS to form a
complete construction package. The field office is to provide a cover sheet(s), and other drawing
sheets when applicable, for NRCS approval with the following minimum information:
Location showing access to the facility from the nearest road.

Location of manure storage facility relative to livestock housing and applicable manure
transfer structures or nearby buildings in the case of an agrichemical secondary containment facility.
OUPS notification.
Location of nearest well.
Approximate location of nearest property line.
When applicable, location of and construction details of accompanying conservation
practices (such as heavy use pad or surface water diversion).
A foundation investigation (including applicable testing) adequate to determine that the

facility can be installed and will function as designed is required for each project. Manufacturers, or
their designated representative, who supervise the installation of their systems are responsible for the
foundation investigation. On the jobs where the manufacturer or their designated representative does
not supervise the installation, NRCS is responsible for the foundation investigation. When the
foundation investigation determines that the site conditions are not suitable for the facility to be
installed and to function as designed, the manufacturer is responsible for the foundation
improvements or design revisions required for the facility to function as designed.
(2) The Midwest Plan Service (MWPS) developed a standard plan for a rectangular
reinforced concrete liquid manure tank in 1974. The plan was revised in 1978 and currently is based
on design criteria found in MWPS-36, Concrete Manure Storages Handbook.
NRCS has prepared CADD drawings, by permission of MWPS, based on MWPS-36.

The standard drawings are listed below and are available from the State Conservation Engineer.
(3) NRCS has approved engineering drawings for fertilizer secondary containment systems
provided by J.C. Ramsdell Enviro Services, Inc. as meeting Conservation Practice Standard 702i.
The system consists of a galvanized steel C-RingTM containment system manufactured by Westeel,
Inc. When J.C. Ramsdell or their authorized dealer plans to install a secondary containment system
for an NRCS assisted project, criteria stated in Chapter 17, Exhibit 2 of the EFH shall be followed.
(4) NRCS has approved the Type II Plia-Dike system for fertilizer secondary containment
systems provided by Hunter Agri-Sales, Inc. as meeting Conservation Practice Standard 702i. When
Hunter Agri-Sales, Inc. plans to install a secondary containment system for an NRCS assisted project,
criteria stated in Chapter 17, Exhibit 2 of the EFH shall be followed.
OH536-9 (3)

OH536.10 (e) (5)
(5) The complete list of approved drawings is maintained in the State Office by the State
Conservation Engineer. The following companies operate in Ohio at the present time:
Approved Non-NRCS Standard Drawings
Type of Type of Size (Ft) and Drawing

Company
Installation Structure Number
Model 90
A.O. Smith Harvestore Circular, Bolted, glass- Dia: 42, 62, 81, 101, 120
Products, Inc. Above ground fused steel panels Ht. 14, 19, 23, 28
Slurrystore with reinforced (Also 10 for 120 diameter)
345 Harvestore Drive concrete footing Shell Assembly
De Kalb, IL 60115 and floor slab. 42 : 2-261283
(815) 756-1551 62 : 2-261284
81 : 2-261285
101 : 2-261286
120 : 2-262358
Foundation Assembly 2-261282
Foundation Constr. 2-261289
Cathodic Protection 2-257014
Bolted, glass-
Model 96A
Circular, fused steel panels
Dia: 50, 59; 70, 78, 95,
Above ground with reinforced
112, 123, 140
concrete footing
Ht: 10; 14; 18
and floor slab.
ADL Systems, Inc. Rectangular, Precast reinforced Ht: 6 W: 3 to 11
5596 Grand River Hwy. Below ground concrete panels, Ht: 8 W: 2; 4; 4.5
P.O. Box 256 Covered top beams, columns, Ht: 10 W: 2, 4, 4.5
Portland, MI 48875 slats. Cast-in- Ht: 12 W: 2, 4, 4 ft-7.25
(517) 647- 7543 place floor and
footing.
Rectangular, Precast reinforced
Width: Multiples of 4
Below ground concrete panels
Height: 10
Open top with anchor strips
B&K Construction
Circular, Cast-in-place Dia: 75, 80-120
14182 Pleasant Home Rd.
Above and reinforced Ht: 12
Marshallville, OH 44645
below ground concrete
(216) 855-6453
Depth: 12
B&L Construction Push-off ramp Precast, reinforced Width: 10, 12
2678 Burkettsville St. concrete Plan #: 101-12D
Henry Rd. 100-10W
St. Henry, OH 45883 100-12W
(419) 678-4674 102
103
OH536-9 (4)

OH536.10 (e) (5)
Approved Non-NRCS Standard Drawings
Type of Size (Ft) and Drawing Number

Company Type of Structure
Installation
Carey Precast Concrete Co.
3436 Twp Rd. 98 Rt. 1 Slatted tops Precast, reinforced
Carey, OH 43316 of tanks concrete slats
(419) 396-7142
Type II Plia-
Hunter Agri-Sales, Inc
Dike Polyethylene wall
Box 2 3-6 and 2-0 wall panel height
secondary panels with 45 mil
Coatesville, IN 46121 rectangular shape
fertilizer polypropylene liner
(317) 539-4400
containment
system
J.C. Ramsdell Enviro
C-Ring
Services, Inc.
secondary 21.5, 33, or 44 wall panel
P.O. Box 307 Corrugated steel wall
fertilizer height
Flandreau, SD 57028 panels with 45 mil
containment Round, oval or rectangular shape
(605) 997-3704 polypropylene liner
system by
Sales Representative and
Westeel Inc.
installer: James H. Rohlf
Mast-Lepley Co. Dia: 30, 42, 54, 70, 100
Circular,
1088 N. Applecreek Rd. Cast-in-place Ht: 8, 10, 12
above and
Wooster, OH 44691 reinforced concrete Plan # 2643
below ground
(216) 264-1429 or 1338 Sheet S-1
Rectangular Tank:
Width: 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16
Rectangular
MidWest Plan Service Height: 6, 8, 10, 12, 14
& Circular,
MWPS-36 Concrete Cast-in-place (CAD drawings available)
below/above
Manure Storages reinforced concrete Circular Tank
ground,
Handbook Dia: 30, 60, 90, 120
below ground
Height: 8, 10, 12, 14
(Drawings in MWPS-36)
United Precast, Inc.
Box 227 Original plan from ADL,
Precast reinforced
Roundhouse Lane Rectangular, Michigan. NRCS floor and
concrete panels,
Mt. Vernon, OH below ground footing design Plan #
beams and columns
(614) 393-1121 OH-710113
OH536-9 (5)

SUBPART A DRAWINGS
OH541.00 (b) (4)
OH541.00 (b) General.
(1) Engineering plans are used to provide landowners and contractors with the necessary
information to construct a practice. An engineering plan consists of construction drawings and the
appropriate construction specifications. Construction specifications shall be shown on the drawings or
included in the construction package.
(2) The completed engineering plan shall show sufficient design and layout information so
that any qualified technician or contractor can accurately locate and layout the job. The landowner and
contractor also need:
(i) A minimum of two copies of all engineering plans and specifications are required.
The two copies will be provided to the cooperator. (It is intended that the cooperator will give one of his
copies to his contractor.) All original drawings will be filed in the field office.
(3) Any significant changes made in the original design during construction shall have prior
approval by the approver of the original design. After approval has been given and the practice completed,
as-built changes shall be made in red pen/pencil (as noted in General Manual 450, Part 507, Subpart B, Ohio
Amendment Sections OH407.10 through OH407.12) on the original drawings filed in the field office.
(4) The requirements for preparation of construction drawings are listed below. Any
additional information necessary to completely describe the conservation practice shall be included on the
drawings.
All Drawings
Title block, name, practice, and county.

Location map, township, section, roads, watercourses, etc.
The location within construction area of all roads, fences, buildings, utilities, bridges,
culverts, property lines, and landowners important to the project.
Benchmarks and legends.
Watershed boundary where applicable.
Underground utilities notification information and Notice to Excavator.
Statement referring to attached construction standards.
Soil types.
Job class.
Construction approval block.
Delineated wetlands in area where applicable.
OH541-5 (1)

PART 541 DRAFTING
OH541.00 (b) (4)
Subsurface Drain
Plan view of drain layout. Need for topographic survey and spot elevations of low areas will
be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Length, size, quality, and kind of drain.
Length, size, and quantity of outlet pipe.
Stationing and invert elevation at key points.
Location of all appurtenances.
Profile of mains showing ground line and grade.
Minimum trench width and bedding requirements.
Recommended depth, required spacing.
Bill of materials.
Bottom or low flow elevation of outlet ditch (stream).
Hydraulic design data (optional).
Pond and Other Structures
Plan view of structure layout.

Topographic map (where applicable). Show low ground elevations at property lines near
pooled water areas when they are near design high water level.
Profiles of principal and emergency spillways.
Cross-section along centerline of proposed fill and core trench with soil boring 'Unified
Classification' logs.
Cross-section along centerline of foundation drain (where applicable).
Soil boring or test pit locations and Unified Classification logs.
Borrow area location and Unified Classification logs.
Location and dimensions of principal and emergency spillways.
Details of principal spillway appurtenances.
Fill cross-section showing side slopes, top width, elevations of top of fill, berms, ground line,
core trench, etc.
Stationing along centerline of fill. Show stations of intersections of principal and emergency
spillway centerlines. Establish stationing ground control.
Erosion and sediment control measures.
Seeding and fertilizing requirements.
Quantities - bill of materials.
Earth fill compaction requirements.
Site preparation requirements (as necessary), i.e., topsoil scalping depth and stockpiling; waste
material disposal; work limits.
OH541-5 (2)

SUBPART A DRAWINGS
OH541.00 (b) (4)
Drainage Mains and Laterals
Plan view showing system layout.

Profiles along centerline of channel. Show existing grade, proposed grade, low bank, or
ground elevations, hydraulic grade line, (optional, but must have on blue line in design
file), and location of soil borings with Unified Classification logs.
Typical cross-section showing side slopes, depth, bottom width, and berms.
Spoil disposition.
Erosion and sediment control measures.
Quantities and bill of materials.
Bridge and culvert stationing, dimensions, footer elevations.
Hydraulic design data (optional).
Drainage Field Ditch
Plan view of system layout.

Profile along centerline of channel.
Spoil disposition.
Typical cross-section showing side slopes and bottom width.
Seeding and fertilizing requirements (if applicable).
Diversion

Profile showing grade of channel and ridge.
Cross-section of channel and ridge.
Outlet protection required.
Compaction requirement for supporting ridge.
Quantities.
Grassed Waterways

Profiles showing existing and proposed channel, grade, and low bank.
Parabolic cross-section showing width, (T), T/2, hydraulic depth (D), D/4, and shape
(optional to show typical cross-section with data table).
Trapezoidal cross-section showing top width (TW), bottom width (BW), hydraulic depth
(D), and side slopes.
Profile and location of subsurface drains; typical backfill/cross-section details.
Surface inlet details and outlet details for drain.
Seeding, fertilizing, and mulching requirements.
Quantities.
OH541-5 (3)

PART 541 - DRAFTING
OH541.00 (b) (4)
Spring Development
Plan view of system location.

Dimension of pipeline, collection box, cutoff walls, tank, or trough.
Elevation at key points.
Pipeline

Source of water.
Type, size, and length of pipe.
Typical cross-section showing bedding requirements.
Quantities.
Animal Waste

Holding pond and lagoon requirements are same as for pond (see item 3).
Structural details for all components.
References to components supplied by others.
Special safety requirements.
Special surface water diversion considerations.
Seeding, fertilizing, and mulching requirements.
Roofing details.
Gutter/downspout details.
Quantities.
Grade Stabilization Structures

Cross-section along centerline of proposed fill.
Profile along centerline of principal spillway showing fill cross-section, side slopes, top
width, elevations, etc.
Plan view and cross-sections as needed to detail structure features. Show dimensions,
thickness, steel requirements, concrete, elevations, etc.
Earth fill compaction requirements.
Quantities.
OH541-5 (4)

SUBPART A DRAWINGS
OH541.00 (b) (4)
Water and Sediment Control Basins
Plan view of system layout. Need for topographic survey and spot elevations of low areas
will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Fill cross-sections showing side slopes, top widths, elevations, riser location, and
underground outlet.
Cross-sections along centerline of fills showing stations of ends, turns, underground outlet.
Underground outlet. Same as for subsurface drains (see item 2).
Details of risers and orifices.
Subsurface drainage layout in pool area (if needed).
Quantities.
Shallow Water Wetland

Wetland same as for pond (see item 3).
Structural details of all components.
References to components supplied by others (control devices, etc.).
Operation of structural components for management of water level (optional).
Quantities.
Dry Hydrant
Layout/Details of system (Standard Drawings OH070193, OH070293, OH070393).

Quantities.
Reference to O&M.
Ag Chemical Facility
Plan view and cross-sections as needed with elevations to detail structure features. Show
structure dimensions, concrete slab and/or wall requirements (thickness, steel
requirements), post and plan wall requirements, liner requirements, tank layout, tank
dimensions, elevations, etc.
Outside footer drain and sump pump details.
Containment sump pump/sump details.
Test pits logged using Unified Classification system. Test pit locations noted on plans.
Construction notes detailing ODA/NRCS certification/approval requirements.
Liner requirements.
Earth fill compaction requirements (as necessary).
Quantities.
OH541-5 (5)

PART 541 - DRAFTING
OH541.00 (b) (4)
Heavy Use Pad
Plan view and cross-sections as needed with elevations to detail proposed surface drainage
requirements. Show typical cross-section of base materials.
Base material requirements (specifications for concrete, stone, filter fabric materials).
Quantities.
Reference to O&M.
Fencing
Plan view of fencing layout, noting approximate location of gates, pull assemblies, corner
assemblies.
Ohio NRCS standard drawings.
Quantities.
Access Road
Plan view and practice location with elevations to detail proposed road surface as needed.
Show typical cross-section with base materials.
Requirements for surface water conveyance as needed (water bars, side drainage).
Base material requirements (specifications for concrete, stone, filter fabric materials).
Quantities.
Reference to O&M..
OH541-5 (6)

PART 542 SPECIFICATIONS
OH542.40
OH542.40 List of Reference Specifications.
Reference specifications listed before can be found at the following websites:
American Society for Testing and Materials ASTM http://www.astm.org
American Concrete Institute ACI http://www.concrete.org/general/home.asp
American National Standards Institute ANSI http://www.ansi.org
American Water Works Association AWWA http://www.awwa.org
OH542-16 (1)

PART 544 EQUIPMENT
OH544.05 (i)
OH544.05 State Procedures.
(a) In order to maintain a high quality conservation program which involves engineering
practices, it is essential that all surveying instruments be maintained in good operating condition.
(b) The area engineering staff is responsible for checking and repairing all instruments
assigned to their area. District Conservationists are responsible for scheduling instrument checks for
all surveying equipment assigned to their field office.
(c) Project engineers are responsible for checking and adjusting all instruments assigned to the
project office.
(d) The State Conservation Engineer is responsible for checking and adjusting all surveying
instruments assigned to the Engineering staff.
(e) All surveying instruments will be checked at least once each year and at any other time
during the year when it is suspected that the instrument may be out of adjustment. Each instrument
check shall be recorded on Form OH-ENG-147, Surveying Instrument Adjustment Check.
(f) Instrument checks for automatic, laser, and dumpy levels shall consist of:
(1) Adjustment of crosshair(s).

(2) Adjustment of bubble tube.
(3) Direct or peg adjustment.
(g) Instrument checks for transits will consist of:
(1) Adjustment of plate bubbles.

(2) Adjustment of crosshair.
(3) Line of sight.
(4) Adjustment of standards.
(5) Adjustment of telescope bubble.
(h) In order for the effects of one adjustment to be reflected,a minimum degree in the other
adjustments should be made in the order listed above. Procedures for performing instrument checks
are outlined in the Engineering Field Manual for Conservation Practices, Chapter 1, Surveying.
(i) When the surveying instruments are out of adjustment to the degree that they cannot be
adjusted in the field or are otherwise damaged, arrangements for their repair should be made through
the State Administrative Officer.
OH544-2 (1)

SUBPART A DEVELOPMENT AND DISTRIBUTION
OH545.01 (a) (3
OH545.01 (a) The Distribution and Handling of Engineering Technical Materials Within NRCS.
(1) All NRCS offices are encouraged to maintain an Engineering Reference File on an
as-needed basis. A complete Engineering Reference File is available on the National NRCS website
at: www.nrcs.usda.gov/technical/ENG/CED-directives.html.
(2) The Engineering Reference File consists of the sections listed below:
National Engineering Handbook

Field Handbook
Technical Releases
Design Notes
Soil Mechanics Notes
Geology Notes
Other Documents
(3) Ohio Supplements to sections of the Engineering Reference File can be found on the
Ohio NRCS website at:
http://www.oh.nrcs.usda.gov/technical/engineering/references/tech_refs.html.
OH545-3 (1)

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SUBPART A - REVIEW AND APPROVAL

OH501.04 (b) (7)

(OH210-V-NEM, Issue #4, June 2004)

OH501.04 (b) (7)

EAA will be concurred with by the employees administrative supervisor.

(OH210-V-NEM, Issue #4, June 2004)

OH501.04 (b) (7)

(OH210-V-NEM, Issue #4, June 2004)

OH501.23 (3) (ii)

(i) Dam classification (for both present and future conditions).

(iii) Was original dam constructed according to plans prepared by a registered

(iv) Land use of property (rural, urban).

(v) Purpose of pond or lake.

(vii) General condition of the dam.

(viii) Estimate of time required to redesign and supervise construction.

(OH210-V-NEM, Issue #4, June 2004)

OH501.24 Interim Assistance.

(OH210-V-NEM, Issue #4, June 2004)

OH503.04 (d) (3)

OH503.04 Buried Utilities.

(OH210-V-NEM, Issue #4, June 2004)

OH503.04 (d) (4)

1. Member utilities will be contacted by calling OUPS (1-800-362-2764).

(OH210-V-NEM, Issue #4, June 2004)

SUBPART A ENGINEERING ACTIVITIES AFFECTING UTILITIES

Contact by NRCS/SWCD Response by Utility

Name of Utility Contacted by Date Date Name Information Provided

RESPONSE BY MEMBER UTILITIES

PART 503 - SAFETY

OH503.59 Interim Assistance.

(OH210-V-NEM, Issue #4, June 2004)

OH504.02 Reporting Problems, Deficiencies, and Failures.

(OH210-V-NEM, Issue #4, June 2004)

OH505.01 (b) (2) (ii)

OH505.01 State Criteria.

(a) Assistance to individual land users.

(b) Assistance to groups of land users.

(OH210-V-NEM, Issue #4, June 2004)

OH505.01 (b) (2) (iii)

(OH210-V-NEM, Issue #4, June 2004)

(OH210-V-NEM, Issue #4, June 2004)

OH505.10 (b) (2) (vi)

(3) Conservation contractors wishing to provide design assistance or documentation of practice

(i) Design Surveys

(OH210-V-NEM, Issue #4, June 2004)

(v) Contractor Qualification

(OH210-V-NEM, Issue #4, June 2004)

OH505.10 (b) (3) (v)

(vi) Quality Review Procedure

(vii)Procedures for Deficient Technical Services

(OH210-V-NEM, Issue #4, June 2004)

Natural Resources Conservation Service

Mr. Joe Contractor

Dear Mr. Contractor,

Congratulations on behalf of the Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Partnership.

(OH210-V-NEM, Issue #4, June 2004)

PARABOLIC GRASSED WATERWAY CONSTRUCTION CHECKOUT

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION CHECK FOR EACH WATERWAY

SURVEY INTENSITY AND METHOD

CONSTRUCTION TOLERANCES - PARABOLIC WATERWAY

Depth at Centerline: Grade to 0.2 foot below.

SUBPART B - USE OF NON-NRCS ENGINEERING SERVICES

TRAPEZOIDAL GRASSED WATERWAY CONSTRUCTION CHECKOUT