4400 - Bennett AML Reclamation Project

2026-11-03

1 . 1 General : The BENNETT project is intended to dramatically reduce or eliminate the hazardous potential of the following features which have been inherited from previous mining activities : 1 . Dangerous Highwall 2 . Impoundments 3 . Dangerous Slide 4 . Benches 5 . Equipment and Facilities 6 . Spoil Area 1 . 2 The CONTRACTOR shall install the Initial BMP ’ s and then perform any necessary clearing operations . Any hazardous water bodies or impoundments must be drained and backfilled prior to mass grading the site . Onsite spoil materials shall be used for backfilling the dangerous highwall , reclaiming the impoundments , benches , dangerous slide , and equipment and facilities , and grading the site as shown on the Construction Drawings . Compactive efforts shall be performed as detailed in these Contract Specifications . The CONTRACTOR should prioritize any earthwork related to constructing the required stormwater detention ponds or temporary basins . All areas disturbed by any construction activities must be revegetated , and any necessary final BMP ’ s shall be installed . 1 . 3 The project limits shall NOT be expanded without prior approval from the DEPARTMENT . All construction activities must be overseen by a competent SUPERINTENDENT who shall ensure that the work is performed in accordance with the Construction Drawings and these Contract Specifications . This SUPERINTENDENT shall carry out the instructions of the PROJECT MONITOR and shall be required to keep a copy of the Construction Drawings , Parts I and II of the Contract Documents , and a copy of the Spill Prevention , Control and Countermeasure ( SPCC ) Plan in their possession at all times . 1 . 4 All federal , state , and local laws , rules , or regulations governing any work performed on the site must be followed at all times . Any permits required during construction must be obtained by the CONTRACTOR or transferred into their name prior to commencing the permitted activities .

Alabama

2026-03-27