Natural Resources Conservation Service s22

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE LAND SMOOTHING CODE 466

Landowner Operator:

Practice Location:

County: Farm Tract No.:

Prepared by: Date:

Inspections and maintenance are required to achieve the intended function, benefits, and life of the practice. The landowner/operator is responsible to establish and implement an inspection and maintenance program. Items to inspect and maintain during the 10-year design life of the practice include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Inspect after significant storm events and at least annually to identify repair and maintenance needs. 2. Performing maintenance when needed to ensure that surface irregularities are maintained at the degree of smoothness required. 3. Fertilize as needed to maintain a vigorous vegetative cover, as appropriate. 4. Promptly repair eroded areas. Re-establish vegetation cover immediately where erosion has removed established vegetation.

5. Keep machinery away from steep side slopes. Keep equipment operators informed of all potential hazards.

Signatures Landowner/Operator: ______Reviewer: ______Date: ______

Ver. 10-08