Section R. 281.824 - Specifications; bridge and culvert projectsRule 14.
(1) The department of transportation standard specifications (1970 or later editions) listed in this rule are necessary for the protection of natural resources. These specifications are intended to cover all construction and related work as it affects natural resources found in and adjacent to work areas.(2) General coverage in proposal or specifications as follows:(a) Protection and restoration of property ...... Sec. 1.07.07 Std. Specs.(b) Forest protection ........................... Sec. 1.07.13 Specs.(c) Control of water pollution and siltation....Sec. 1.07.14 Specs.(d) Borrow areas ................................ Sec. 2.08.01 Std. Specs.(e) Borrow area restoration ..................... Supp. Specs.(f) Channel excavation .......................... Sec. 2.09.05 Std. Specs.(3) The following are additional department of transportation standard specifications covering measures for prevention of erosion and siltation:(a) Topsoil surface ............................. Sec. 6.53 Std. Specs.(b) Mulching .................................... Sec. 6.54 Std. Specs.(c) Seeding ..................................... Sec. 6.52 Std. Specs.(d) Fertilizing ................................. Sec. 6.52 Std. Specs.(e) Riprap (plain-heavy) ........................ Sec. 6.01 Std. Specs.(f) Cobble gutter (plain-grouted) ............... Sec. 6.03 Std. Specs.(g) Slope planting .............................. Sec. 6.55 Std. Specs.(h) Dune grass planting ......................... Sec. 6.56 Std. Specs.(i) Sodding ..................................... Sec. 6.51 Std. Specs.(j) Slope protection ............................ Sec. 6.01 Std. Specs.(k) Crushed limestone surface ................... Supp. Specs.(l) Paved ditches ............................... Supp. Specs.(m) Rye seeding ................................. Sec. 6.52 & Supp. Specs.(4) The state highway design office has information for the design engineer on control of erosion through sodding; water control by catch basins, downspouts, concrete shoulders, and spillways; borrow restoration, particularly adjacent to highway limits; and seeding, mulching, and plantings. The following standard plans are available: (a) Special outlet headwalls, etc ................. E-4-A-9F.(b) Sodding, etc .................................. E-4-A-10D.(c) Paved ditches, etc ............................ E-4-A-110C.(d) Shoulder gutter and spillway .................. E-4-A-128.Mich. Admin. Code R. 281.824