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¢gypp not start any work at the off- site construction activity area prior to receiving clearance from the DHR that no additional research is warranted. For certain locations , the DHR will require a Cultural Resources Assessment Survey before approval can be granted. When this is required, secure professional archaeological services to complete an historical and archaeological survey report. Submit the report to the DHR with a copy to the Department. The Engineer will determine final approval or rejection of off- site construction activity areas based on input from the DHR. Before receiving approval or before use of borrow areas , obtain written clearance from the engineer concerning compliance with the Federal Endangered Species Act and other Wildlife Regulations as specified in 7 - 1 . 4 and Section 4(f) of the USDOT Act as specified in 7 - 1 . 8 . The Department will adjust Contract Time in accordance with 8 - 7 for any suspension of operations required to comply with this Article . The Department will not accept any monetary claims due to delays or loss of off-site construction activity areas . Except where the plans specifically call for the use of a particular borrow or dredging area, the Contractor may substitute borrow or dredging areas of his own choosing provided : ( 1 ) the Engineer determines the materials from such areas meet the Department ' s standards and other requirements for stability for use in the particular sections of the work in which it is to be placed, and (2 ) the Contractor absorbs any increase in hauling or other costs . Stake the corners of the proposed borrow area and provide the necessary equipment along with an operator in order for the Engineer to investigate the borrow area. The Engineer will determine test locations , collect samples , and perform tests to investigate the proposed borrow area based on soil strata and required soil properties . The Engineer will approve use of materials from the proposed area based on test results and project requirements . Final acceptance of materials will be based on Point of Use Test as described in 6- 1 . 2 . 4 . Before using any borrow material from any substitute areas , obtain the Engineer ' s approval, in writing, for the use of the particular areas , and, where applicable , ensure that the Engineer has cross - sectioned the surface . Upon such written approval by the Engineer, consider the substitute areas as designated borrow areas . When furnishing the dredging or borrow areas , supply the Department with evidence that the necessary permits , rights , or waivers for the use of such areas have been secured. Do not excavate any part of a Contractor furnished borrow area which is less than 300 feet from the right-of--way of the project or any State Road until the Engineer has approved a plan for landscaping and restoring the disturbed area. Perform this landscaping and land restoration at no expense to the Department, prior to final acceptance of the project . Do not provide a borrow area closer than 25 feet to the right-of-way of any state road. In Department furnished borrow pits , do not excavate material within 5 feet of adjacent property lines . Upon completion of excavation, neatly shape, dress , grass , vegetate , landscape , and drain all exposed areas including haul roads , as necessary so as not to present an objectionable appearance . Meet the requirements of Section 104 when furnishing borrow areas , regardless of location . - 53 - FPID ( S ) : 423186 - 1 - 58 - 01