SS Prerequisite: Construction Activity Pollution Prevention:
I would like to see a picture requirement to prove this plan was in place.
SS Credit: Site Assessment : I am assuming that if this is done it will also count for the IP credit. Seems like a good idea, however it is just documentation so I am unsure of the true value of this compared to other points in this section, and considering you are already getting 1/3 of a point for this in the IP section.
SS Credit: Brownfield Remediation: I like that this is now 2 points (3 with the LT point) I realize people are not going to do this just for 2 points, but those projects who do should get more than 1 point.
SS Credit: Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat: I think the move from 50% restoration to 30% is a good one. I think the definititions for what topsoil cannot be used. The intent is clear, but in practice that will be a nightmare for anyone to figure out. Typically we specify that topsoil be removed, and relocated, so it is good that we can still do that and not worry about the soils 'definied regionally by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Web Soil Survey'.
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