FOREST SERVICE HANDBOOK
PACIFIC SOUTHWEST REGION (R5)
VALLEJO, CALIFORNIA
FSH 2409.15 - TIMBER SALE ADMINISTRATION
HANDBOOK
CHAPTER 20 - MEASURING AND ACCOUNTING FOR
INCLUDED TIMBER
Supplement No.: R5 2409.15-2016-02
Effective Date: 2/29/2016
Duration: This supplement expires 5 years from the effective date unless superseded or
removed earlier.
Approved: Randy Moore, Regional Forester
Date Approved: 3/3/2016
Posting Instructions: Handbook supplements are numbered consecutively by Handbook
number and calendar year. Post by document; remove the entire document and replace it with
this supplement. Retain this transmittal as the first page(s) of this document.
Last Change: 2409.15-2016-1, to chapter 00
New Document: 2409.15 - 20, 13 Pages
Superseded Document(s): 2409.15-2011-2, 6/27/2011, 16 Pages
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23 - SCALING AND MEASURING (B/BT6.8)
23.1 - Scaling Services (B6.81)
1. All scaling in Region 5 shall be accomplished by qualified Forest Service Scalers, by
a Third Party Scaling Organization (TPSO) or by a Contract Scaling Organization
(CSO).
2. Scaler Information Form R5-2400-53. Use this form for all sales in this Region,
including Tree Measurement Sales (TMS). Complete the form and hand deliver,
FAX, or mail copies to the TPSO/CSO, Purchaser/Contractor and Quality Control
Group (QCG) at least 5 days prior to the start of hauling. It will be acceptable to mail
the form electronically if it is scanned with signatures. It is extremely important to
provide this form to the various participating entities in advance of operations in
order to permit programming of electronic media for handling of scale information.
The form shall include any special information about the contract.
23.4 - Scaling Lost Products (B6.85)
Adjustment procedures for loads delivered to the scale location, and for which complete
accountability and/or Timber Sale Statement of Account (TSSA) charges did not occur, shall be
as follows:
1. Documentation: Include the following information in the documentation for lost
loads: Sale Name/Contract Number, Date of Lost Load, Date of Volume Estimate,
Person Responsible for Volume Estimate, Load Receipt Number, Responsible Party
(TPSO/Forest Service or Mill Yard/Purchaser), Load Calculations and/or Instructions
to the Applicable TPSO or CSO.
2. Loads Lost from 100 Percent Scale Stratum: In the absence of specific information
indicating size or species of lost products, it shall be assumed that the volume and
species were the average volume of the highest priced species scaled during the
applicable period. The TSSA charge shall be hand entered for these loads.
23.41 - Scaling Lost Sample Loads (B6.851)
For sample-load and sample-weight scaling systems, the following methods shall be used to
determine the TSSA charge:
1. If the volume data loss is a result of Forest Service (includes TPSO or CSO)
actions, the load will be treated as a non-sample load. Instruct the TPSO or CSO to
enter the load into the applicable sample stratum as a deck load, allowing the
volume to be expanded using the average load values and electronically transmitted
to TSSA.
2. If the volume data loss is a result of Purchaser (includes yard owner) actions, the
calculations to determine the volume charged to TSSA shall be based upon a scale
volume and species composition equal to that of the load of highest value from the
current period (or if there are no scaled loads during the current period, then use the
high value load from the most current preceeding sampling period). The volume
would be calculated by the FS and manually entered into TSSA. Audit TPSO or
CSO report 9A/9B to ensure the load was not included in the sample as a deck load.
If so, the associated volume must be backed out of TSSA so the charges are not
duplicated.
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24 - SCALING QUALITY CONTROL PROGRAM
24.11 - Forest Service Scaler Training and Certification Program
24.11d - Utilization Scaler
The Region 5 Certification Program provides for certification as a Utilization Scaler as follows:
1. Certification Requirements. Minimum training requirements include:
a.
Formal classroom instruction pertaining to applicable contract provisions, FSH
2409.11, National Forest Log Scaling Handbook and FSH 2409.11a, Cubic
Scaling Handbook.
b.
An acceptable grade on a written examination on subjects covered in the
classroom instruction.
c.
An acceptable grade on a field examination (check scale) performed with a
QCG Check Scaler.
2. Certification Documentation. QCG shall maintain the certification record for
individuals in the Measurements Certification Database to include the name and
date of certification.
3. Maintenance of Certification. Certification shall be maintained by attending a
Utilization Scaling Workshop. This shall be required at least every two years. Other
arrangements are acceptable as determined by the QCG.
24.2 - Check Scaling and Reporting
The Contracting Officer (CO) has the responsibility to ensure that timber sale contract
specifications are met in scaling. QCG personnel shall monitor the performance of Forest
Service, TPSO and CSO scalers measuring National Forest logs for stumpage payment. QCG
shall make all yard inspection reports (Form R5-2400-215) and check scales available to the
Contract Administration Team.
A Master Scaler shall monitor the work of check scalers, assistants and production scalers as
necessary to ensure Region-wide uniformity, consistency, and accuracy.
Check scales shall contain a minimum of 75 CCF (50 MBF) net scale and no more than 120
CCF (65 MBF) net scale or a minimum of 8 loads of logs and no more than 13 loads.
Perform the check scale under conditions similar to original scale, including the same method of
log presentation.
When needed, combine load results measured on more than one visit to complete a check
scale. Complete the combination of check scale results within 15 working days.
24.21 - Checking Without Scaler’s Knowledge
Check scales shall be conducted without scaler knowledge (remote) whenever possible. As a
minimum, at least 60 percent of the volume check scaled shall meet remote criteria. Identify, in
the check scale record, the volume meeting remote check scale standards.
24.23 - Check Scale Results
Check scales shall be consecutively numbered each calendar year. Summarize all check scales
using the automated check scale format.
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Distribute copies of the check scale report to the Forest Service scaler, TPSO or CSO
management. Additionally, QCG shall make all check scale reports available to the Contract
Administration Team.
QCG shall submit an Annual Summary of Forest Check Scaling Activities to the Regional
Measurement Specialist prior to March 1 of each year.
24.24 - Checking Frequency
QCG personnel shall complete at least two check scales per scaler per season on all scalers
scaling two or more months per season at locations receiving at least 40 loads of logs per
month. Site check scales may be completed at locations receiving less than 40 loads of logs per
month.
Make additional check scales at locations with high value logs.
QCG Managers are expected to adjust the frequency standards as appropriate for individual
situations as follows:
1. When possible, check all scalers within the first month of start-up for that season,
when scaling conditions change significantly, or a new scaler begins scaling at an
individual location.
2. Check scale a minimum of 2 percent of the total volume of National Forest logs
delivered to each approved scaling location receiving more than 40 loads of logs per
month. Check other locations receiving less than 40 loads of logs per month as
practical.
3. Increase the frequency of check scales for those locations where the value of timber
being scaled is of relatively higher value than at other locations. Project the future
values for each location, and schedule additional check scales as appropriate.
24.3 - Resolving Scaling Complaints, Including Adjustments
Specific scaling inspection procedures are identified in the Region 5 Scaling Procedures for
Third Party Scaling Organizations or the Log Scaling Contract issued by the Regional Forester.
The QCG shall summarize and analyze check scale results as soon as practical. Compare the
results with any previous unacceptable check scale.
Check scale results and analysis shall be made available to the Contract Administration Team
for the contract(s) involved.
Scaling adjustments resulting from check scale results shall only be made after consultation
with the Regional Master Scaler, the Regional Timber Sale Administration Program Leader and
the Regional Measurement Specialist.
25 - SCALING AUDITS
25.1 - Audit of Scale Records
Records of contract volumes should be audited daily at each Ranger District to determine the
accuracy and completeness of volumes reported to the Forest Service for each contract. The
Contract Administration Team shall promptly be advised of any deficiencies discovered during
the audits. Scale records and reports shall be maintained in storage after sale closure according
to retention periods set forth in FSH 6209.11, Records Management Handbook.
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The following systems are used to measure the volume and determine the value of included
timber:
1. 100 Percent Scaling: This system measures the volume and determines the value
by scaling every log.
2. Sample Load Scaling: This system randomly selects a portion of the total number of
loads for scaling of volume and determination of value.
3. Weight Scale (Ton): This system weighs every load to determine volume based on
weight factors specified in the associated contract.
4. Sample Weight Scaling: This system weighs every load and randomly selects
weighed loads for scaling as a means of determining volume and value.
For those sales scaled by a TPSO or a CSO, scale records shall be audited according to the
following minimum requirements:
1. Auditing Procedures: For all scaling methods, complete a Log Load Receipt Record,
form R5-2400-214 verifying that all Individual Scale Tickets, Scaler Permits and
Weight Receipts have been accounted for and are correctly reported on the Scale
Report No. 8, Log Scale Certificate.
a.
100 Percent Scale Loads: Audit the "number of logs" and the "chargeable
volume" on the Individual Scale Tickets against Scale Report No. 8, Log Scale
Certificate. This process should be performed to a significant confidence level;
a level which provides assurance all logs and chargeable volume is correctly
and completely reported. The Contract Administration Team shall determine
the appropriate level of audit. Some situations may require auditing of 100
percent of the totals on the Individual Scale Tickets. In other situations,
auditing of a percentage of the total scale volume may provide auditing to the
significant confidence level.
b.
Sample Load: Audit specific load information for all loads selected by sample
scaling procedures (Scale Report No. 9B, Sample Scale Loads) against the
listing on the Individual Scale Tickets for individually scaled loads. When
frequency cards are completed and returned, audit to ensure only the selected
loads were measured.
c.
Sample Weight: Audit the Net Weight (Scale Report No. 9A, Sample Scale
Weights) against that reported on the Individual Scale Tickets for individually
scaled loads.
d.
Sample Scaling: For the first 15 day report, audit the Current Period Expanded
Volume reported on Scale Report No. 3A, Sample Scale Expansion (for
sample weight sales); or Scale Report No. 3B, Sample Scale Expansion (for
sample load sales) against the Species totals reported on Scale Report No. 8,
Log Scale Certificate. Do this periodically through the life of the sale. Audit
Scale Report No. 5A or 5B, Sample Scale CV Calculation for appropriate
Coefficient of Variation, Sample Error, and Sample Frequency; adjust sample
frequency to maintain sample error within plus or minus percent.
e.
Weight Scale: Compare the net weight on the weight certificate with the weight
reported on Scale Report No. 10. This process should be performed to a
significant confidence level.
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2. Computer frequency selection systems shall be audited monthly by the QCG when
sampling is occuring. The audit results shall be sent to all districts with contracts
involved.
27 - TIMBER AND LOG ACCOUNTABILITY
27.12 - Product Identification (B6.842/BT6.81)
All timber sales in Region 5 shall be assigned an approved brand from Exhibit 01, Region 5 Log
Brand Listing. Brands are assigned and shall be approved prior to use by the Forest Service.
CO’s should assign no more than one brand per sale, however, there may be extenuating
circumstances where two or more brands may be necessary on a contract. Avoid re-use of
brands as long as possible, but, in no case, should a brand be re-issued within 60 days after the
previous use.
Branding hammer construction shall place the specified brand letters within a field or area with a
maximum size of 2 inches by 2 inches as shown in Exhibit 02, Brand Specifications. Letters
shall be of plain style, with the maximum letter size ranging from 1.25 to 2 inches tall, with no
letter less than 1 inch tall.
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27.12 - Exhibit 01 R5 LOG BRAND LISTING
Forest
Angeles
Cleveland
Eldorado
Eldorado
Eldorado
Eldorado
Eldorado
Eldorado
Eldorado
Eldorado
Eldorado
Inyo
Klamath
Klamath
Klamath
Klamath
Klamath
Klamath
Klamath
Klamath
Klamath
Klamath
LTBMU
LTBMU
Lassen
Lassen
Lassen
Lassen
Lassen
Lassen
Lassen
Lassen
Lassen
Lassen
Los Padres
Mendocino
Mendocino
Mendocino
Mendocino
Mendocino
Brand
JA-JZ
KA-KZ
FA-FZ
GA-GZ
JA-JZ
KA-KZ
LA-LZ
F1-F9
G1-G9
J1-J9
K1-K9
LA-LZ
FA-FZ
HA-HZ
JA-JZ
KA-KZ
MA-MZ
F1-F9
H1-H9
J1-J9
K1-K9
M1-M9
L1-L9
M1-M9
NA-NZ
OA-0Z
PA-PZ
RA-RZ
SA-SZ
N1-N9
O1-09
P1-P9
R1-R9
S1-S9
J1-J9
VA-VZ
WA-WZ
YA-YZ
ZA-ZZ
S1-S9
Sub-Total
22
22
22
22
22
22
22
6
6
6
6
22
22
22
22
22
22
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
22
22
22
22
22
6
6
6
6
6
6
22
22
22
22
6
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Total
22
22
134
22
140
12
140
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Forest
Mendocino
Mendocino
Mendocino
Mendocino
Mendocino
Modoc
Modoc
Modoc
Modoc
Plumas
Plumas
Plumas
Plumas
Plumas
Plumas
Plumas
Plumas
Plumas
Plumas
San Bernardino
Sequoia
Sequoia
Sequoia
Sequoia
Sequoia
Sequoia
Sequoia
Sequoia
Shasta-Trinity
Shasta-Trinity
Shasta-Trinity
Shasta-Trinity
Shasta-Trinity
Shasta-Trinity
Shasta-Trinity
Shasta-Trinity
Shasta-Trinity
Shasta-Trinity
Sierra
Sierra
Sierra
Sierra
Brand
T1-T9
V1-V9
W1-W9
Y1-Y9
Z1-Z9
LA-LZ
ZA-ZZ
L1-L9
Z1-Z9
AA-AZ
BA-BZ
CA-CZ
DA-DZ
EA-EZ
A1-A9
B1-B9
C1-C9
D1-D9
E1-E9
MA-MZ
AA-AZ
BA-BZ
CA-CZ
DA-DZ
A1-A9
B1-B9
C1-C9
D1-D9
PA-PZ
RA-RZ
TA-TZ
VA-VZ
YA-YZ
P1-P9
R1-R9
T1-T9
V1-V9
Y1-Y9
FA-FZ
GA-GZ
HA-HZ
NA-NZ
Sub-Total
6
6
6
6
6
22
22
6
6
22
22
22
22
22
6
6
6
6
6
22
22
22
22
22
6
6
6
6
22
22
22
22
22
6
6
6
6
6
22
22
22
22
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Total
124
56
140
22
112
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Forest
Sierra
Sierra
Sierra
Sierra
Six Rivers
Six Rivers
Six Rivers
Six Rivers
Six Rivers
Six Rivers
Six Rivers
Six Rivers
Six Rivers
Six Rivers
Stanislaus
Stanislaus
Stanislaus
Stanislaus
Stanislaus
Stanislaus
Stanislaus
Stanislaus
Stanislaus
Stanislaus
Tahoe
Tahoe
Tahoe
Tahoe
Tahoe
Tahoe
Tahoe
Tahoe
Tahoe
Tahoe
Brand
F1-F9
G1-G9
H1-H9
N1-N9
GA-GZ
TA-TZ
VA-VZ
WA-WZ
YA-YZ
G1-G9
T1-T9
V1-V9
W1-W9
Y1-Y9
AA-AZ
BA-BZ
CA-CZ
DA-DZ
EA-EZ
A1-A9
B1-B9
C1-C9
D1-D9
E1-E9
EA-EZ
OA-OZ
PA-PZ
RA-RZ
SA-SZ
TA-TZ
E1-E9
01 - 09
P1-P9
R1-R9
Sub-Total
6
6
6
6
22
22
22
22
22
6
6
6
6
6
22
22
22
22
22
6
6
6
6
6
22
22
22
22
22
22
6
6
6
6
Total
112
140
140
156
1,640 Brands
R5 will not use the letters I, Q, U or X or the numbers 0, 2, 5 or 6. The letters M and W will not
be used in combination with each other.
End 27.12 - Exhibit 01 R5 LOG BRAND LISTING
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27.12 - Exhibit 02 BRAND SPECIFICATIONS
Scaled sale brands shall be constructed within a square field equal to the height of the largest
letter.
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27.21 - Load Accountability
COs shall establish methods of randomly monitoring load accountability of National Forest logs.
The objectives of Forest Service accountability measures are to ensure that all loads and
individual logs are delivered to the approved location, and to prevent a significant chance that
the load of individual logs will lose identity of origin or export status.
Throughout the life of all product removal contracts the contract administration team shall
inspect a minimum of 2 percent of ALL loads. At least 1 percent of all loads hauled in each
quarter shall be checked to ensure the loads are sampled over the life of the contract. Checks
should vary by day of week and throughout all operating hours. These inspections are to
determine if variation from complete accountability measures are significant. Compliance with
log branding and painting requirements, and use of load receipts shall receive priority
compliance emphasis. Forest Service Representatives shall establish, by agreement with the
Purchaser, accountability checkpoints prior to log hauling. Loads may also be checked at the
landing, or at other locations where log trucks may have stopped for other purposes. Document
load characteristics on form R5-2400-220, Log Transportation-Inspection Report, of verifiable
individual log information, and identify deficiencies in branding, painting, use of load receipts,
driver knowledge of responsibilities, and the availability of Off-Loaded or Lost Logs Report, form
R5-2400-219.
Emphasis of compliance with log accountability requirements should be established by the
Province/Forest CO for the Contract Administration Team and should be addressed in the Preoperations meeting so that Purchasers/Contractors clearly understand the expectations. These
procedures may be identified in the local Timber Theft Prevention Plan (TTPP).
On scaled sales, audit form R5-2400-220 against form R5-2400-214 and the individual scale
ticket to verify load observations, and to ensure accountability of all loads and individual logs.
Require log truck drivers to complete form R5-2400-219, Off-Loaded or Lost Logs Report,
whenever logs are lost or off-loaded while en route from the landing to the scale location.
Failure to document off-loaded or lost logs is a significant breach of the timber sale contract.
Complete as instructed on form. The Sale Administrator shall attempt to locate the off-loaded or
missing logs, and shall, to the extent possible, scale the logs.
Payment for lost or off-loaded logs shall be made according to the appropriate contract
provision.
27.22 - Load Removal Receipts on Scaled Sales
Use only one load receipt on all Mule Train Loads (Short Loggers). This applies to loads
requiring stick or weight scaling. The receipt shall be attached to the driver’s side bunk log on
the truck portion of the load. The last three digits of the load receipt number shall be painted on
the driver’s side bunk log of the trailer portion of the load. Use a paint color that is highly visible
and does not match a color used on the sale for designating timber to be cut (ITM) or to be left
(LTM). Paint color shall be agreed to by the Forest Service.
27.24 - Yard Scaling Agreement
1. Yard and Truck Scaling Agreements: The CO shall determine that the Forest
Supervisor administering the yard or truck ramp where Purchaser proposes to
deliver included timber has executed a Yard or Truck Ramp Scaling Agreement.
When sample scaling procedures are proposed, a Sample Scaling Addendum shall
also be executed.
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2. Approval of Computerized Frequency Selection Systems: Before approving a
computerized frequency selection system (in lieu of a frequency card system)
ensure that the system complies with the audit requirements in Section 25 of the
parent text. In addtion, the system should have the following capabilities:
a.
The Forest Service has access to selection of current listings of truck and
contract files.
b.
The Forest Service can duplicate random number generation and load
selections.
c.
The random number generator uses a new seed each time system use is
interrupted. Also, record the seed on a printed record readily available to the
Forest Service for audit purposes. A system that generates a new seed based
on time of day to the second is suggested.
d.
The seed or random number is not accessible prior to or during normal load
processing.
e.
The system will not determine if load will be scaled until operator inputs at least
the: (1) Woods Receipt number, (2) contract number, (3) load strata, and (4)
truck number. The last four digits of the tractor license plate number are
suggested as the truck number to use.
f.
The hard copy record includes the sample frequency used for each strata.
g.
The system shall generate specialized daily listings by timber sale, in a format
specified by the Forest Service, to meet accountability needs. These shall
include, as a minimum, (1) date, (2) time, (3) contract number, (4) truck
number, (5) load receipt number, (6) load strata, (7) load scaled (yes/no), (8)
load strata frequency, (9) previous seed, (10) weight certificate number, (11)
gross weight, (12) tare weight, (13) net weight, (14) tare frequency, (15)
previous seed, and (16) current seed (only use items 10-16 for weight system).
h.
The system provides for data protection, and must include:
(1) Printing a hard copy of the pertinent load information immediately after
processing each load.
(2) Storing all operating data on a hard disk or tape that is updated immediately
after processing each load.
(3) Doing a "back-up" of the entire system at least once a day.
3. Approval of Sample Weight Using Sample Timber Tare Weight: In addition to the
requirements in item 2 above, ensure that:
a.
When any empty truck leaves the yard area without a required tare weight the
computer assigns a default tare. The Forest Service will specify the tare value.
A new timber tare weight must be established with five consecutive tare
weights for that truck.
b.
A current tare differing more than plus or minus 2 percent must automatically
require establishment of a new timber tare weight requiring the truck to tare
five consecutive times.
c.
First time trucks receive five consecutive tare weights.
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d.
The system can vary the tare frequency by sale.
e.
The system calculates average tare for each truck based on the average of the
last five tare weights.
f.
The frequency for updating tare weight, after establishment, shall be the same
as the sample scale frequency and in no case less than a 1:10.
g.
Timber tare weights cannot be established for mule trains, self-loaders, etc.
unless apparatus is permanently installed.
h.
The system maintains year to date listings of trucks that failed to return for tare
weights. This will be reflected on a Delinquent Tare Load List and used to
remedy undesirable trends.
27.3 - Accountability on Presale Measurement Sales
Use the Scaler Information Form R5-2400-53 on Tree Measurement Sales also as a courtesy to
scaling organizations and mill yards to identify the origination of the loads and the fact that they
are already paid for and do not have to be scaled for payment.
These loads also require Load Removal Receipts as proof of authorization to transport
products.
Use only one Load Removal Receipt on Mule Train Loads (Short Loggers) for all TMS. Attach
the load receipt and designate the trailer according to the requirements in Section 27.22.
29 - EXPORT ADMINISTRATION
29.1 - Administration of Export Restrictions
The QCG is responsible for conducting port surveillance, with assistance from nearby Forests.
Surveillance activities include:
1. Contact with yard operators, scalers and port superintendents.
2. Inspection of decked logs for sale brands, yellow painted log ends and the required
export brand on Forest Service export logs.
3. Documentation of findings.
It is unnecessary to visit ports that have not historically exported logs. QCG should still contact
these ports annually to determine if that is still the case.
Ports that are known to be exporting logs shall be inspected at least monthly according to
National direction.
Report any discrepancies to the Director of Ecosystem Management.
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