UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE



UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE

PACIFIC BASIN AREA

SECTION I – Field Office Technical Guide Maintenance Policy

INTRODUCTION

Field Office Technical Guide maintenance policy in the Pacific Basin Area shall be set by the Director of the Pacific Basin Area following the advise and recommendations of the State Technical Guide Committee (STGC) and in line with National NRCS policy established in the General Manual. All updates and maintenance of PBA Field Office Technical Guides and related reference materials shall meet National and PBA FOTG consistency policy. All Field Offices shall implement these changes.

The need to maintain a high degree of technical consistency in the dissemination of this information is critical in ensuring that NRCS personnel provide the best technical assistance to our partners. Field Office personnel are responsible for maintaining their local FOTG and/or forwarding FOTG technical information needs based on local resources and issues to the appropriate State Specialist. Figure 1 outlines FOTG maintenance responsibilities within the Pacific Basin Area (Ref: GM-45 Part 410 Subpart A – 401.1 (a) – (d).

As an information source, Web-based documents provide immediate access to technical resources. In order to maintain a consistent FOTG throughout all Pacific Basin Field Offices and Service Centers, all NRCS personnel shall follow all guidance with regard to FOTG updates and maintenance.

Where web-based information is available, and there are no Pacific Basin supplements to the manual or handbook, accessing this information from web-based sources is adequate in lieu of maintaining a hard-copy version of the document in the Field Office. All web-based manuals or other technical information shall be properly documented within Section I of that office’s FOTG. Documentation of any amendments received must be routed to all Field Office personnel.

The minimum set of manuals and documents to be maintained at the Field Office level are:

1. Applicable National Instructions

2. Bulletins (both Pacific Basin and National, as shown in the distribution and filing instructions of each.

3. Technical Notes

4. Standard Details & Job Sheets

5. National Agronomy Manual

6. National Biology Manual

7. National Contracts, Grants, & Cooperative Agreements Manual

8. National Engineering Handbook (NEH) parts 650 (Engineering Field Handbook), 651 (Agricultural Waste Management Field Handbook), 652 (Irrigation Guide), and 653 (Stream Restoration Guide).

9. National Engineering Manual

10. National EWP Handbook

11. National Map Symbol Handbook

12. National Planning Procedures Handbook

13. National Plant Materials Manual

14. National Range & Pasture Handbook

15. National RC&D Manual

16. National Watershed Manual

17. The Field Office Technical Guide (FOTG)

18. The General Manual

STATE TECHNICAL GUIDE COMMITTEE

The Pacific Basin State Technical Guide Committee (PB-STGC) was formally established through a Pacific Basin Amendment to the General Manual: Part 401.1 (Pacific Basin) Responsibilities, dated (July 5, 2002).

The Director of the Pacific Basin designates the following positions as permanent membership of the Pacific Basin State Technical Guide Committee (STGC):

1. Pacific Basin State Resource Conservationist

2. Pacific Basin State Conservation Engineer

3. Pacific Basin State Resource Soil Scientist

4. Field Office Representative

Chairperson for the Pacific Basin STGC shall rotate annually in order as presented in list above. The Field Office Representative shall not be considered for appointment as PB-STGC Chairperson.

The PB-STGC Chairperson is responsible for coordinating with all other PB-STGC members, preparing appropriate documents for review and setting the PB-STGC meeting agenda. The PB-STGC shall meet twice each year in January and July. The Chair appointment shall transfer annually at the close of the January STGC meeting.

If the pre-designated position(s) are vacant then the designated acting for that position will assume STGC responsibilities until the vacant position(s) is filled. Appointments of Field Office Representative shall be annual appointments set by the PB Director.

STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The structure and general format guidance for Conservation Practice Standards was established by the National Technical Notice 113. Notice 113 will be followed with all future updates to Pacific Basin practice standards. Formatting guidance for all PBA practice standards and specifications will follow the guidance provided in:

1. Format Guidance for PBA Practice Standards; and,

2. Format Guidance for PBA Practice Specifications.

SUMMARY UPDATE REVIEW

Table 1 provides a summary review to describe the changes made to all current Pacific Basin Area practice standards and specifications as of 8 August 2002.

Table 1. Pacific Basin Area Practice Standard Review Summary.

ACCESS ROAD – 560

RETAIN PACIFIC BASIN STANDARD. MINOR PACIFIC BASIN FORMATTING CHANGES. CONFORMS TO NOTICE 113. LAST TECHNICAL UPDATE 7/97 (PB). NOTICE 127 UPDATES THE NATIONAL STANDARD.

Alley Cropping – 311

Retain Pacific Basin Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Conforms to Notice 113. Last technical update 3/00 (PB). Notice 124 updates the National Standard.

Animal Trails and Walkways – 575

Adopt National Standard. Change practice title to Animal Trails and Walkways from Stock Trails and Walkways. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Conforms to Notice 113. Last technical update 8/85 (HI) – 4/95 (NHQ).

Brush Management – 314

Adopt National Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Conforms to Notice 113. Last technical update 3/86 (PB) – 4/95 (NHQ).

Channel Vegetation – 322

Adopt National Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Does not fully conform to Notice 113. Last technical update 10/77 (NHQ).

Clearing & Snagging – 326

Retain Pacific Basin Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Does not fully conform to Notice 113. Last technical update 12/99 (PB) – 10/88 (NHQ).

Commercial Fishponds – 397

Adopt National Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Does not fully conform to Notice 113. Last technical update 6/87 (HI) 6/84 (NHQ).

Composting Facility – 317

Retain Pacific Basin Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes to conform to Notice 113. Last technical update 11/97 (PB). Notice 125 updates the National Standard.

Conservation Crop Rotation – 328

Retain Pacific Basin Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting change. Conforms to Notice 113. Last technical update 11/97 (PB). Notice 122 & 123 updates the National Standard.

Constructed Wetland – 656

Retain Pacific Basin Standard. Code change to 656 from 657 as per Notice 119. Minor Pacific Basin formatting change. Conforms to Notice 113. Last technical update 9/97 (PB). Notice 124 updates the National Standard.

Contour Farming – 330

Retain Pacific Basin Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Conforms to Notice 113. Last technical update 12/99 (PB). Current National Standard updated with Notice 123.

Contour Orchard and Other Fruit Area – 331

Retain Pacific Basin Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting change. Conforms to Notice 113. Last technical update 12/99 (PB) – 10/78 (NHQ).

Contour Stripcropping - 585

Retain Pacific Basin Standard. Change Practice title to Contour Stripcropping from Stripcropping, Contour as per Notice 123. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Conforms to Notice 113. Last technical update 12/99 (PB). Notice 123 updates the National Standard. Criteria and O&M sections blank.

Cover Crop – 340

Retain Pacific Basin Standard. Title change to Cover Crop from Cover and Green Manure Crop as per Notice 123. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Does not fully conform to Notice 113. Last technical update 6/98 (PB). Notice 123 updates the National Standard.

Critical Area Planting – 342

Retain Pacific Basin Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Does not fully conform to Notice 113. Last technical update 6/98 (PB) – 10/77 (NHQ).

Dam, Multiple Purpose – 349

Adopt National Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Does not fully conform to Notice 113. Last technical update 12/90 (HI) – 10/78 (NHQ).

Deep Tillage – 324

Adopt National Standard with title change to Deep Tillage from Chiseling and Sub-soiling as per Notice 125. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Conforms to Notice 113. Last technical update 7/91 (HI). Notice 125 updates the National Standard.

Dike – 356

Adopt National Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Does not fully conform to Notice 113. Last technical update 12/90 (HI) – 10/80 (NHQ).

Diversion – 362

Adopt National Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Conforms to Notice 113. Last technical update 12/90 (HI). Notice 127 updates the National Standard.

Early Successional Habitat Development/Mgt. – 647 (NEW STANDARD)

Definition: Manage early plant succession to benefit desired wildlife or natural communities. Adopt a new National Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Conforms to Notice 113. This is a new practice for the Pacific Basin. Notice 119 updates the National Standard.

Fence – 382

Retain Pacific Basin Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Conforms to Notice 113. Last technical update 12/99 (PB) – 4/95 (NHQ).

Field Border – 386

Retain Pacific Basin Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Conforms to Notice 113. Last technical update 9/00 (PB) – 3/99 (NHQ).

Filter Strip – 393A

Retain Pacific Basin Standard. Adopt National Standard title adding A to practice code as per Notice 118. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Does not fully conform to Notice 113. Last technical update 3/98 (PB) – 3/99 (NHQ).

Firebreak – 394

Adopt National Standard as per Notice 124. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Conforms to Notice 113. Last technical update 6/98 (PB). Notice 124 updates the National Standard.

Fish Pond Management – 399

Adopt National Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Conforms to Notice 113. Last technical update 8/85 (HI). Notice 127 updates the National Standard.

Floodwater Diversion – 400

Adopt National Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Does not fully conform to Notice 113. Last technical update 12/90 (HI) – 10/77 (NHQ).

Forest Site Preparation – 490

Retain Pacific Basin Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Conforms to Notice 113. Last technical update 09/00 (PB). Notice 124 updates the National Standard.

Forest Stand Improvement – 666

Retain Pacific Basin Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Conforms to Notice 113. Last technical update 09/00 (PB). Notice 124 updates the National Standard.

Forest Trails & Landings – 655

Adopt National Standard including title and code changes to Forest Trails and Landings from Woodland Improved Harvesting and the code to 655 from 654. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Conforms to Notice 113. Last technical update 8/85 (HI). Notice 116 and 124 updates the National Standard.

Grade Stabilization Structure – 410

Adopt National Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Does not fully conform to Notice 113. Last technical update 12/90 (HI) – 10/85 (NHQ).

Grassed Waterway – 412

Retain Pacific Basin Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Does not fully conform to Notice 113. Last technical update 12/99 (PB). Notice 123 updates the National Standard.

Grazing Land Mechanical Treatment – 548

Adopt National Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Conforms to Notice 113. Last technical update 8/85 (HI) – 4/95 (NHQ).

Heavy Use Area Protection – 561

Adopt National Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Conforms to Notice 113. Last technical update 12/90 (HI). Notice 124 updates the National Standard.

Hedgerow Planting – 422 (NEW STANDARD)

Definition: Establishment of dense vegetation in a linear design to achieve a natural resource conservation purpose. Adopt a new National Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Does not fully conform to Notice 113. This is a new practice for the Pacific Basin. Notice 127 updates the National Standard.

Hillside Ditch – 423

Adopt National Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Does not fully conform to Notice 113. Last technical update 12/90 (HI) – 10/85 (NHQ).

Irrigation Land Leveling – 464

Adopt National Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Conforms to Notice 113. Last technical update 12/90 (HI). Notice 127 updates the National Standard.

Irrigation Pit or Regulating Reservoir, Irrigation Pit – 552A

Retain Pacific Basin Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Does not fully conform to Notice 113. Last technical update 12/99 (PB) – 10/77 (NHQ).

Irrigation Pit or Regulating Reservoir, Regulating Reservoir – 552B

Retain Pacific Basin Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Does not fully conform to Notice 113. Last technical update 4/98 (PB) – 10/77 (NHQ).

Irrigation Storage Reservoir – 436

Adopt National Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Does not fully conform to Notice 113. Last technical update 12/90 (HI) – 10/77 (NHQ).

Irrigation System, Micro-irrigation – 441

Adopt National Standard. Change Practice title to Micro-irrigation from Trickle as per Notice 123 and Notice 124. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Conforms to Notice 113. Last technical update 12/90 (HI). Notice 123 &124 updates the National Standard.

Irrigation System, Sprinkler – 442

Adopt National Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Does not fully conform to Notice 113. Last technical update 12/90 (HI) – 10/87 (NHQ).

Irrigation Water Conveyance, High-Pressure, Underground, Plastic – 430DD

Adopt National Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Does not fully conform to Notice 113. Last technical update 12/90 (HI) – 5/88 (NHQ).

Irrigation Water Conveyance, Low-Pressure, Underground, Plastic – 430EE

Retain Pacific Basin Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Does not fully conform to Notice 113. Last technical update 12/99 (PB) – 5/88 (NHQ).

Irrigation Water Conveyance, Steel – 430FF

Adopt National Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Does not fully conform to Notice 113. Last technical update 12/90 (HI) – 10/78 (NHQ).

Irrigation Water Management – 449

Retain Pacific Basin Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Conforms to Notice 113. Last technical update 7/97 (PB) – 3/99 (NHQ).

Land Reconstruction, Abandoned Mined Land – 543 (NEW STANDARD)

Definition: Restoring land and water areas that are adversely affected by past mining practices and increasing the productivity of the areas for a beneficial use. Adopt the National Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Conforms to Notice 113. This is a new practice for the Pacific Basin. Notice 125 updates the National Standard.

Land Smoothing – 466

Adopt National Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Does not fully conform to Notice 113. Last technical update 12/90 (HI) – 10/80 (NHQ).

Lined Waterway or Outlet – 468

Adopt National Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Does not fully conform to Notice 113. Last technical update 12/90 (HI) – 10/77 (NHQ).

Manure Transfer – 634

Retain Pacific Basin Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Conforms to Notice 113. Last technical update 12/99 (PB) – 7/97 (NHQ).

Mulching – 484

Retain Pacific Basin Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Does not fully conform to Notice 113. Last technical update 6/98 (PB) – 10/77 (NHQ).

Nutrient Management – 590

Retain Pacific Basin Standard. Adopt new Pacific Basin Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Conforms to Notice 113. Last technical update 8/02 (PB) – 4/99 (NHQ).

Obstruction Removal – 500 (NEW STANDARD)

Definition: Removal and disposal of unwanted, unsightly or hazardous buildings, structures, vegetation, landscape features, and other materials. Adopt a new National Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Does not fully conform to Notice 113. This is a new practice for the Pacific Basin. Notice 128 updates the National Standard. O&M section blank.

Open Channel – 582

Adopt National Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Does not fully conform to Notice 113. Last technical update 12/90 (HI) – 10/87 (NHQ).

Pasture and Hay Planting – 512

Retain Pacific Basin Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Conforms to Notice 113. Last technical update 12/99 (PB) – 4/95 (NHQ).

Pest Management – 595

Retain Pacific Basin Standard. Change National Standard Practice code to 595 from 595A as per Notice 124. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Does not fully conform to Notice 113. Last technical update 11/97 (HI). Notice 124 & 125 updates the National Standard

Pipeline – 516

Adopt National Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Conforms to Notice 113. Last technical update 12/90 (HI). Notice 124 updates the National Standard.

Pond – 378

Adopt National Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Does not fully conform to Notice 113. Last technical update 12/90 (HI) – 10/87 (NHQ).

Pond Sealing or Lining, Flexible Membrane – 521A

Adopt National Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Conforms to Notice 113. Last technical update 12/90 (HI). Notice 122 updates National Standard.

Precision Land Forming – 462

Adopt National Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Does not fully conform to Notice 113. Last technical update 12/90 (HI) – 10/80 (NHQ).

Prescribed Burning – 338 (NEW STANDARD)

Definition: Applying controlled fire to a predetermined area. Adopt a new National Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Conforms to Notice 113. This is a new practice for the Pacific Basin. Notice 124 updates the National Standard.

Prescribed Grazing – 528A

Retain Pacific Basin Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Conforms to Notice 113. Last technical update 12/99 (PB). Notice 128 updates the National Standard.

Range Planting – 550

Retain Pacific Basin Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Conforms to Notice 113. Last technical update 12/99 (PB) – 4/95 (NHQ).

Recreation Area Improvement – 562

Adopt National Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Does not fully conform to Notice 113. Last technical update 8/85 (HI) – 10/77 (NHQ).

Recreation Land Grading and Shaping – 566

Adopt National Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting change. Conforms to Notice 113. Last technical update 12/90 (HI). Notice 128 updates the National Standard.

Recreation Trail and Walkway – 568

Adopt National Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Conforms to Notice 113. Last technical update 12/90 (HI). Notice 128 updates the National Standard.

Residue Management, Mulch Till – 329B

Retain Pacific Basin Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Conforms to Notice 113. Last technical update 12/99 (PB) – 3/99 (NHQ).

Residue Management, No Till/Strip Till – 329A

Retain Pacific Basin Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Conforms to Notice 113. Last technical update 12/99 (PB) – 3/99 (NHQ).

Residue Management, Ridge Till – 329C

Retain Pacific Basin Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Conforms to Notice 113. Last technical update 12/00 (PB) – 6/94 (NHQ).

Residue Management, Seasonal – 344

Retain Pacific Basin Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Conforms to Notice 113. Last technical update 12/99 (PB) – 6/94 (NHQ).

Restoration and Management of Declining Habitats – 643 (NEW STANDARD)

Definition: Restoring and conserving rare or declining native vegetated communities and associated wildlife species. Adopt a new National Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Conforms to Notice 113. This is a new practice for the Pacific Basin. Notice 119 updates the National Standard.

Riparian Forest Buffer - 391

Retain Pacific Basin Standard. Table 1 was deleted and will be reissued as a Biology Technical Note. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Conforms to Notice 113. Last technical update 12/97 (PB). Notice 124 updates the National Standard.

Rock Barrier – 555

Retain Pacific Basin Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Conforms to Notice 113. Last technical update 7/97 (PB) – 10/77 (NHQ).

Roof Runoff Structure – 558

Retain Pacific Basin Standard. Change Practice title to Roof Runoff Structure from Roof Runoff Management as per Notice 127. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Does not fully conform to Notice 113. Last technical update 9/97 (PB). Notice 127 updates the National Standard.

Row Arrangement – 557

Retain Pacific Basin Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Conforms to Notice 113. Last technical update 2/00 (PB) – 10/77 (NHQ).

Sediment Basin – 350

Adopt National Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Does not fully conform to Notice 113. Last technical update 12/90 (HI) – 10/78 (NHQ).

Streambank and Shoreline Protection – 580

Adopt National Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Conforms to Notice 113. Last technical update 12/90 (HI). Notice 122 updates National Standard.

Stripcropping, Field – 586

Retain Pacific Basin Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Does not fully conform to Notice 113. Last technical update 12/00 (PB) – 10/78 (NHQ).

Structure for Water Control – 587

Adopt National Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Does not fully conform to Notice 113. Last technical update 12/90 (HI) – 10/77 (NHQ).

Subsurface Drain - 606

Adopt National Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Does not fully conform to Notice 113. Last technical update 6/87 (HI) – 5/88 (NHQ).

Surface Drainage, Field Ditch – 607

Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Conforms to Notice 113. Last technical update 7/97 (PB) – 10/78 (NHQ).

Surface Drainage, Main or Lateral – 608

Adopt National Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Does not fully conform to Notice 113. Last technical update 12/90 (HI) – 10/78 NHQ).

Terrace – 600

Adopt National Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Does not fully conform to Notice 113. Last technical update 12/90 (HI) – 4/82 (NHQ).

Tree and Shrub Pruning - 660

Retain Pacific Basin Standard. Adopt National Standard Practice code to 660 from 660A as per Notice 124. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Conforms to Notice 113. Last technical update 09/00 (PB). Notice 124 updates the National Standard.

Tree/Shrub Establishment – 612

Retain Pacific Basin Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Conforms to Notice 113. Last technical update 6/98 (PB). Notice 124 updates the National Standard.

Underground Outlet – 620

Adopt National Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Conforms to Notice 113. Last technical update 12/90 (HI) – 3/01 (NHQ).

Upland Wildlife Habitat Management – 645

Retain Pacific Basin Standard. Adopt National Standard title to Upland Wildlife Habitat Management from Wildlife Upland Habitat Management. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Does not fully conform to Notice 113. Last technical update 6/98 (PB). Notice 119 updates the National Standard.

Use Exclusion – 472

Retain Pacific Basin Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Conforms to Notice 113. Last technical update 12/99 (PB). Notice 124 updates the National Standard.

Vertical Drain – 630

Adopt National Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Conforms to Notice 113. Last technical update 12/90 (HI) – 10/77 (NHQ).

Waste Storage Facility – 313

Retain Pacific Basin Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Conforms to Notice 113. Last technical update 4/98 (PB). Notice 122 updates the National Standard.

Waste Treatment Lagoon – 359

Retain Pacific Basin Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Does not fully conform to Notice 113. Last technical update 9/97 (PB). Notice 122 updates the National Standard. (Missing from Binder)

Waste Utilization – 633

Retain Pacific Basin Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Does not fully conform to Notice 113. Last technical update 9/97 (PB). Notice 127 updates the National Standard.

Water Facility – 614

Adopt National Standard. Change title to Water Facility from Trough or Tank as per Notice 124. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Conforms to Notice 113. Last technical update 12/90 (HI). Notice 124 updates the National Standard.

Water-and Sediment-Control Basin – 638

Adopt National Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Conforms to Notice 113. Last technical update 12/90 (HI). Notice 128 updates the National Standard.

Water-Harvesting Catchment – 636

Retain Pacific Basin Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Does not fully conform to Notice 113. Last technical update 8/00 (PB) – 10/78 (NHQ).

Wetland Creation – 658 (NEW STANDARD)

Definition: A wetland that has been created on a site location which historically was not a wetland or is a wetland but the site will be converted to a wetland with a different hydrology, vegetation type, or function that naturally occurred on the site. Adopt a new National Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes to conform to Notice 113. This is a new practice for the Pacific Basin. Notice 119 updates the National Standard.

Wetland Enhancement – 659 (NEW STANDARD)

Definition: The modification or rehabilitation of an existing or degraded wetland, where specific functions and/or values are modified for the purpose of meeting specific project objectives. Some function may remain unchanged while others may be degraded. Adopt a new National Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Conforms to Notice 113. This is a new practice for the Pacific Basin. Notice 119 updates the National Standard.

Wetland Restoration – 657 (NEW STANDARD)

Definition: A rehabilitation of a drained or degraded wetland where the soils, hydrology, vegetative community, and biological habitat are returned to the natural condition to the extent practicable. Adopt a new National Standard. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Conforms to Notice 113. This is a new practice for the Pacific Basin. Notice 119 updates the National Standard.

Wetland Wildlife Habitat Management – 644

Adopt National Standard. Change old PB Standard title to Wetland Wildlife Habitat Management from Wildlife Wetland Habitat Management. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Conform to Notice 113. Last technical update 8/85 (HI). Notice 119 updates the National Standard.

Windbreak/Shelterbelt Establishment – 380

Retain Pacific Basin Standard. Adopt National Standard title to Windbreak/Shelterbelt Establishment from Windbreak and Shelterbelt Establishment. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Conform to Notice 113. Last technical update 8/00 (PB). Notice 124 updates the National Standard.

Windbreak/Shelterbelt Renovation– 650

Retain Pacific Basin Standard. Adopt National Standard title to Windbreak/Shelterbelt Renovation from Windbreak and Shelterbelt Renovation. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes. Conform to Notice 113. Last technical update 8/00 (PB). Notice 124 updates the National Standard.

DELETED STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS

DELETED - Chiseling and Subsoiling – 324 (SPECIFICATION)

Delete and archive this specification.

DELETED - Dam, Multiple Purpose – 349 (SPECIFICATION)

Delete and archive this specification.

DELETED - Diversion – 362 (SPECIFICATION)

Delete and archive this specification.

DELETED - Excavated Sediment Basin – 350A

Delete and archive this standard. Not a National Standard.

DELETED - Floodwater Diversion – 400 (SPECIFICATION)

Delete and archive this specification.

DELETED - Grade Stabilization Structure – 410 (SPECIFICATION)

Delete and archive this specification.

DELETED - Heavy Use Area Protection – 561 (SPECIFICATION)

Delete and archive this specification.

DELETED - Herbaceous Wind Barriers – 422A

Delete and archive this standard.

DELETED - Hillside Ditch – 423 (SPECIFICATION)

Delete and archive this specification.

DELETED - Irrigation Land Leveling – 464 (SPECIFICATION)

Delete and archive this specification.

DELETED - Irrigation System, Micro-irrigation – 441 (SPECIFICATION)

Delete and archive this specification.

DELETED - Irrigation System, Sprinkler – 442 (SPECIFICATION)

Delete and archive this specification.

DELETED - Irrigation Water Conveyance, High-Pressure, Underground, Plastic – 430DD (SPECIFICATION)

Delete and archive this specification.

DELETED - Irrigation Water Conveyance, Low-Pressure, Underground, Plastic – 430EE (SPECIFICATION)

Retain Pacific Basin Specification. Minor Pacific Basin formatting changes to conform to Notice 113. Last technical update 09/00 (PB).

DELETED - Land Smoothing – 466 (SPECIFICATION)

Delete and archive this specification.

DELETED - Lined Waterway or Outlet – 468 (SPECIFICATION)

Delete and archive this specification.

DELETED - Pipeline – 516 (SPECIFICATION)

Delete and archive this specification.

DELETED - Pond – 378 (SPECIFICATION)

Delete and archive this specification.

DELETED - Pond Sealing or Lining, Flexible Membrane – 521A (SPECIFICATION)

Delete and archive this specification.

DELETED - Streambank and Shoreline Protection – 580 (SPECIFICATION)

Delete and archive this specification.

DELETED - Stripcropping, Wind – 589

Delete and archive this standard as per Notice 115.

DELETED - Stripcropping, Wind – 589 (SPECIFICATION)

Delete and archive this specification.

DELETED - Surface Drainage, Main or Lateral – 608 (SPECIFICATION)

Delete and archive this specification.

DELETED - Terrace – 600 (SPECIFICATION)

Delete and archive this specification.

DELETED - Trough or Tank – 614 (SPECIFICATION)

Delete and archive this specification.

DELETED - Underground Outlet – 620 (SPECIFICATION)

Delete and archive this specification.

DELETED - Vegetative Row Barriers – HI-1 (SPECIFICATION)

Delete and archive this specification. Specification will be reissued as a Technical Note.

DELETED - Vegetative Row Barriers – HI-1

Delete and archive this Standard. Portions of this PB Standard will be adopted as a Technical Note.

DELETED - Waste Management System – 312

Delete and archive this Standard.

DELETED - Water-and Sediment-Control Basin – 638 (SPECIFICATION)

Delete and archive this specification.

Figure 1. FOTG Maintenance Flowchart for the Pacific Basin.

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GENERAL MANUAL Ref: GM-45 Part 410 Subpart A – 401.1 (a) – (d)

(d) Staff at the Field Office or Equivalent

1) The field office technical leader (District and Resource Conservationists) will:

i) identify and report technical need, local resources and issues, etc. and PREPARE such material for REVIEW and approval by the STGC prior to inclusion into the FOTG;

ii) Maintain the FOTG in the office(s) they supervise;

iii) Ensure that ALL FIELD OFFICE EMPLOYEES maintain reference materials used for technical assistance in the FOTG;

iv) Identify needed changes and/or additions to the FOTG; and

v) Request ASSISTANCE from specialist in the State, Region, National Headquarters, as appropriate, to make needed changes or additions.

2) All field office employees are responsible for identifying the need for improvements and new technology and for informing field office technical leaders of those needs, who in turn, inform State Conservationist or designees, as appropriate.

3) In the Pacific Basin Area, Field Offices are responsible for Section I, Local References Updates.

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