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FOREST SERVICE MANUAL
ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION (REGION 2)
DENVER, CO
FSM 7100 – ENGINEERING OPERATIONS
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Supplement No.: 7100-2009-2
Effective Date: 10/19/2009
Duration: This supplement is effective until superseded or removed.
Approved: RICK D. CABLES
Regional Forester
Date Approved:
Posting Instructions: Supplements are numbered consecutively by title 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. The last supplement to this title was
7100-2005-1 to FSM 7130.
New Document
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19 Pages
Superseded Document(s) by
Issuance Number and
Effective Date
7100 Zero Code (Supplement 7100-06-1,
02/22/06)
11 Pages
Digest:
7104 – Updates previous direction for Engineering Operations, specifically the policy and
responsibilities of the Regional Forester, Director of Engineering, Forest Supervisor, and Forest
Engineer for technical approval of projects or work. Defines delegation of signature authority
for engineering drawings. The signatures specified here are the minimum to be included on a set
of engineered project drawings. Delegates authority for Forest Service Owned Facilities and
Engineered Facilities under Special Use Applications and adds summaries of Delegations for all
Engineering Operations as 7104 exhibits 01 and 02.
Cross reference this directive with the special uses directives in FSM 2300, 2700 and FSH
2709.11.
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7103 – POLICY
Include the “approvals” block shown in exhibit 01A or exhibit 01B on the first (cover) sheet
only. Use the standard title block shown in exhibit 02 for all engineering drawings. The first
cover sheet title block is primarily for administrative and recreation facilities requiring approval
of the Director of Engineering. The second title block is primarily for selected recreation and
transportation facilities requiring approval of the Forest Supervisor. Electronic signatures are
allowed only on copies and originals must be stored in the Forest Supervisor’s Office.
The authority to approve drawings is described in 7104 exhibit 01.
7103 – Exhibit 01A
Regional Level Cover Sheet Signatures (See 7104 Exhibit 1)
Accessibility Coordinator (when required)
Date
Project Manager
Date
Forest Landscape Architect (when required)
Date
Forest Engineer
These drawings comply with the applicable technical
requirements and engineering standards as delegated to
this position.
Date
Recommended By:
Engineer/Regional Specialist (Title)
Date
Forest Supervisor
These drawings comply with the Forest Plan and project
specific NEPA documentation.
Date
Approved By:
Director of Engineering
Date
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7103 – Exhibit 01B
Forest Level Cover Sheet Signatures (See 7104 Exhibit 1)
Designer
Date
Forest Landscape Architect (when required)
Date
Project Manager
Date
Recommended By:
These drawings comply with the applicable technical
requirements and engineering standards as delegated to
this position.
Forest Engineer
Date
These drawings comply with the Forest Plan and project
specific NEPA documentation.
District Ranger
Date
Approved By:
Forest Supervisor
Date
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7103 – Exhibit 02
Standard Drawing title block for all engineering drawings
7104 – RESPONSIBILITY
1. Forest Service-Owned Facilities. The Director of Engineering is responsible for
all engineering design, review, and approval of the technical aspects for Forest Service-owned
projects within the Region, except as delegated in this supplement.
7104 exhibit 01 indicates the delegation of authority to engineers or engineering technicians for
the technical aspects of engineered projects, with the exception of items referenced in 7704.5,
7704.6, and 7704.7, and in 7710.44, 7710.45, and 7710.46. Those items deal with plans and
agreements, and are shown only to complete the list of engineering-related delegations. The
delegation to approve designs, as used in this section, is understood to mean approval of
technical considerations. The responsible line officer must provide administrative approval
(FSM 1230.41).
The signatures defined below are the minimum to be included on a set of engineered project
drawings. Additional signatures may be added that relate to coordination of the project.
a. Designer and/or Manager. Signer is qualified by experience/education to perform
the engineering design of this project, was responsible for the coordination of the
design with the approved management direction, was in responsible charge of the
design and is responsible for its technical adequacy. "Responsible charge" means to
have directly supervised the engineering design, which included key design decisions
on technical matters and all necessary interpretation of policy and direction.
b. Reviewed by. Employee is qualified by experience/education to review the design
from a technical engineering standpoint, has made an independent review of the
design and agrees that it is technically adequate.
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c. Forest Engineer. The design and review of this project has been accomplished by
qualified personnel and the design is consistent with current policy and direction.
This is an individual that has been classified within the Professional Engineering
Series, and currently working as an engineer (minimum grade GS-12) and as
designated in the Position Description.
d. Line Officer. (Forest Supervisor or the District Ranger.) The design objectives
have been accomplished, the project will serve intended uses, all appropriate NEPA
requirements have been met, and the design is consistent with approved resource
planning documents and is in the program of work.
If the Forest Engineer is unable to exercise the delegated authority, he or she may request that the
Regional Office Engineering Staff perform the delegated actions.
Peer Reviews: The organizational level responsible for approval is also responsible for securing
an independent review by an individual(s) qualified for review of the technical aspects of the
project. The reviewer shall not have previously been directly involved in the design to be
reviewed.
The Director of Engineering is responsible for keeping records of specific delegations of
authority for engineered facilities. When the Forest Engineer is named in 7104 exhibit 01 as the
"Designated Individual on Forest (DI)," the delegation is automatic to the position. For other
Forest personnel, delegations are effective only after the Director of Engineering has approved
an individual application for delegation. Final approval for designs involving employee or
public health and safety are limited to individuals and not delegated to a position.
Delegations of specific authorities will be made to those below the Regional Office (RO) level
upon approval of individual application, following the review and recommendation by the
appropriate RO Group Leader and Deputy Director of Engineering. Delegations depend on
demonstrated ability of the necessary skills, experience and knowledge. Delegations will remain
in effect as long as the Director of Engineering determines proficiency to be adequate. Each
Forest must submit a delegation form (7104 exhibit 03) for individuals documenting experience
and training. Authority to design bridges is granted only for selected bridges. Application for
bridge design authority should be made for each specific project in order to clarify the design
roles/responsibilities between the Regional Office and the Forests.
The responsibility for performing the actual design is implied by the authority to review the
design, except as otherwise noted in 7104 exhibit 01. The individual having the review
qualifications may use employees to do the design who have demonstrated the necessary skill
and ability to do so effectively. This is intended to provide employees an opportunity to receive
training and mentoring to gain broader experience.
Responsibilities for performing coordination and obtaining necessary approvals from State and
other Federal agencies are also shown in 7104 exhibit 01.
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2. Engineered Facilities Under Special Use Applications. Forest Service
responsibility for engineered facilities authorized by special use permits is fulfilled by the
Authorized Officer's approval of applicant/permittee proposals, and by monitoring design,
construction, maintenance, and operations.
The Authorized Officer (AO) “any employee of the Forest Service to whom has been delegated
the authority to perform the duties described in this part.(36 CFR 251.51). Delegated Authority
for special use authorizations shall be issued, granted, amended, renewed, suspended,
terminated, or revoked by the Chief, or through delegation, by the Regional Forester, Forest
Supervisor, District Ranger or other forest officer, and shall be in such form and contain such
terms, stipulations, conditions, and agreements as may be required by the regulations of the
Secretary and the instructions of the Chief” (36 CFR251.52) is an employee of the Forest
Service who has been delegated the authority to evaluate and approve applications for special
use authorization and to administer the terms of the authorization.” In Region 2, this is the
Forest Supervisor, except for those functions which are reserved to the Regional Forester (see 36
CFR 251.53 for authorities and limits) or delegated to the District Ranger. The authorized
officer must employ sufficient Forest Service architectural and engineering expertise to carry out
necessary technical reviews and monitoring policies, and to communicate effectively with the
owners, consultants, and other authorities having joint jurisdiction”.
Technical reviews are guided by the following:
a. Review of Permittee Proposals. Review the engineering aspects of permittee
proposals to the extent necessary to satisfy the AO that the proposed project provides
for protection of National Forest System lands and resources, and the safety of Forest
Service and permittee personnel. To provide for public safety, the special use permit
must require that the applicant's drawings and specifications comply with applicable
national, state, and local codes. This is usually done by requiring that drawings and
specifications be signed and stamped by a Registered Professional Engineer licensed
in the project state.
b. Design Reviews. Drawings and specifications for road and facility improvements
(including reconstruction, renovation or remodeling) serving the general public must
be prepared by an architect or engineer (A&E) registered to practice in the state
where the site is located. The permittee's A&E shall certify that their designs comply
with all applicable codes and standards. Unless authorized by cooperative agreement,
Forest Service personnel shall not perform architectural, engineering, or landscape
architectural services for special use permittees. The permittee is responsible for
securing any and all reviews, permits and approvals required by other federal, state,
or local agencies.
In situations where other federal, state or local agencies are responsible for technical
designs or design reviews, the Forest Service will not duplicate their efforts. Forest
Service review should be limited to protecting Forest Service investments, protecting
National Forest environmental and visual management objectives (VMO), or
technical areas clearly not reviewed by the other agencies. As an example, on gas
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and oil pipeline construction, the Forest Service will not inspect welding
specifications as these reviews are the responsibility of other federal agencies. Forest
Service review will include construction and operations affecting all Forest Service
adjacent resources, protecting the current capital investment and ensuring the health
and safety of the public is protected at all times.
c. Construction and Operational Inspections. The authorized officer should rely on
local, county, state, or other agency inspections for conformance with plans,
specifications, and applicable codes, if available. When other inspection agencies are
not available, the permit holder shall provide quality control/assurance inspection
personnel to ensure conformance with applicable codes and the accepted construction
documents. The permit holder’s inspection personnel shall be either a Registered
Professional Engineer or Architect licensed in the state where the facility is located or
work under their direction. The permit holder quality control/assurance personnel
shall be knowledgeable in appropriate construction practices. The authorized officer
should use Forest Service engineering and resource specialists to monitor
construction activities by making administrative inspections (referred to as Quality
Assurance) as needed to ensure permit compliance.
The AO shall obtain from the permittee, copies of applicable permits or clearances
from local, state, and other federal agencies before authorizing use of the
improvements. The AO shall also obtain copies of applicable facility/bridge
documents for forest engineering. Forest engineering should maintain a
facility/bridge file of the design, construction, and inspection documentation, until the
facility is removed. If a deficiency is found, the AO shall provide written notice to
the holder of the possibility of a revocation or suspension of the authorization and
provide a reasonable period to address a non-compliance issue (36 CFR 252.61 (e)).
Immediate suspension of a special use authorization, in whole or in part, may be
required when the authorized officer deems it necessary to protect the public health
and safety or the environment (36 CFR 251.61 (f)). For facilities, a municipal or
county building occupancy permit will serve as the final approval by others.
In the absence of a local or state inspection, the AO shall ensure adequate and timely
inspection is performed.
d. Monitoring of Operation and Maintenance. Limit monitoring by Forest Service
technical personnel to that needed to check for reasonable accuracy or satisfactory
performance.
e. Removal of Facilities. Permit holders shall post a bond for the term of the permit
to remove all facilities two years after the permit has been terminated. The bond
could be waived if the permit holder removes the facilities prior to termination.
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(Specific responsibilities for technical reviews by facility type are shown in 7104 exhibit 01. See
the applicable technical sections of the FSM for definitions of qualified Forest Officer, Architect,
and Engineer)
3. Forest Service Owned Facilities Replaced or Rehabilitated Under Special
Use Applications. Forest Service Owned Facilities replaced or rehabilitated by a permit
holder shall be accepted by both the Director of Engineering relative to the technical aspects of
the project and then authorized for construction by the Authorized Officer. The permit holder
shall comply with the design and construction requirements of the engineering facilities under
special use application, stated above. The Authorized Officer shall obtain a qualified
Contracting Officer Representative, who shall be given contract authority for acceptance of the
work. The permit shall stipulate that the permit holder shall be responsible for all inspections,
operations, and maintenance of these facilities for the term of the permit, as designated by
federal, state, and local requirements. For those facilities relative to other permit holders and
Forest uses, the inspections, operations, and maintenance shall be proportioned on a case by case
basis within the permit or modified within the annual administration documentation.
4. Environmental Compliance. Forest Supervisors shall appoint an Environmental
Compliance Coordinator and Hazardous Material Coordinator in order to help protect Forest
Employees and the public from hazards that may exist on National Forest System Lands. The
Director of Engineering is responsible for providing technical assistance and organizing the
Regional Environmental Compliance Program. Forest Supervisors are delegated the
responsibility for developing a Forest Environmental Compliance Plan. In order to comply with
the plan the following coordinators are suggested:
a. Forest Health and Safety Officer.
b. On Scene Coordinator
c. Hazardous Materials Officer
The Forest Service’s Built Environment Image Guide (BEIG), FS-710, was developed in 2001 to
reflect the agency’s image as an international conservation leader by ensuring sustainability,
fitting facilities into the landscape, and developing national consistency. As noted in the guide,
the BEIG applies not only to agency administrative and recreation sites, but also to sites operated
by Forest Service cooperators and permittees.
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ABBREVIATIONS
A&E
AO
CO
COR
DI
DE
FAC
FE
FS
LA
OSC
OGC
QE
QP
RF
RBE
RFM
RO GL
–
–
–
–
–
-
Architectural and Engineering Service (Contract)
Authorized Officer (Forest Supervisor unless delegated)
Contracting Officer
Contracting Officer Representative
Designated Individual
Director of Engineering (and/or Deputy)
Facility Advisory Committee
Forest Engineer
Forest Supervisor
Landscape Architect
On Scene Coordinator (Environmental Compliance)
Office of General Counsel
Qualified Engineer
Qualified Person
Regional Forester (& Deputies)
Regional Bridge Engineer
Regional Fleet Manager
Regional Office Group Leader
A Specialist is a person knowledgeable in a specific engineering area through study, training,
and experience and is designated in writing by the Director of Engineering.
A Qualified Engineer in the Forest Service is an individual currently working within the
Engineering Series (minimum grade GS-11). To achieve this journey level of expertise a person
must have the necessary experience, certifications, education or license and be technically
trained and experienced to perform the specified engineering task. This person is also designated
in writing by the Director of Engineering.
A Qualified Engineer in private practice is a journey level engineer or architect licensed in the
State concerned and in the capacity involved by virtue of study, training and experience.
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7104 – Exhibit--01
DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY FOR THE DESIGN, REVIEW, AND/OR APPROVAL OF TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF
FOREST SERVICE-OWNED FACILITIES
Authority Delegated To:
Position or
FSM
Delegation
Activity to be Performed,
Director of
Individual on
Reference
Item
Reviewed, and Approved
Engineering
Forest
Recreation CIP Plans
R-2 CIP Projects
2333.03
2333-A
Approve
Prepare: FE and Rec
R2-Supp.
Annual Approval of CIP Plans
R-2 CIP
Staff
2300-93-6
Approve
Review: FS
CIP Preliminary Cost and Designs
2333-B
Approve
FE: Prepare &
(Year prior to award)
Review
Construction Plans and Contract Package
2333-C
Approve
FE: Prepare &
(Due to the RO by Feb 1st)
Review
Buildings and Other Structures FA&O & Rec
7310.42
7310-A
A. Preliminary Project Analysis
Approve prior to FE: Prepare &
design
Review
B. Construction drawings and specifications for all
Design, Review, Design and Review
Forest Service buildings, except those shown in
& Approve
can be delegated by
7310-C
project by the DE
7310-B1
1. New Construction (including site utilities).
Design, Review, Design and Review
& Approve
can be delegated by
project by the DE
7310-B2
2. Renovation or remodeling, involving changes in
Design, Review, Prepare & Design if
the supporting structure, electrical system,
& Approve
delegated: FE or DI
mechanical system, plumbing system, use, or
occupancy (including site utilities).
7310-B3
3. Renovation or remodeling not involving items
Design, Review, Design, Review & if
listed in 2.
& Approve
delegated: FE
7310-C
7310-D
7310-E
7313.1
7313-A
7313-B
7420.4
7420-A
7420-B
C. Construction drawings and pre-engineered small Approve: FS
storage, utility, and vault toilet buildings less than
200 square feet (not including site utilities).
D. Facility Master Plans and Amendments
Review: FAC
Approve: RF
E. Site development plans, except for recreation
Review &
sites.
Approve
Building Development - Lease
A. Project Prospectus & Preliminary project Analysis Approve before
solicitation is
advertised
B. Technical Proposals, Construction Drawings, and Review : QE
Specifications
Approve: CO
Drinking Water
A. Engineering reports and project criteria.
Approve: prior
to design
B. Construction drawings and specifications for non- Approve
public and public potable water systems (This
includes, irrigations and stock water systems)
Design, Review & if
delegated: FE
Review: DI
Prepare: FE
Prepare: FE & LA
Prepare & Review:
FE& CO
Tech, Review: FE
Prepare & Design:
FE or DI
Prepare & Review:
FE or DI
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7104 – Exhibit 01--Continued
DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY FOR THE DESIGN, REVIEW, AND/OR APPROVAL OF TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF
FOREST SERVICE-OWNED FACILITIES
Authority Delegated To:
Position or
FSM
Delegation
Activity to be Performed,
Director of
Individual on
Reference
Item
Reviewed, and Approved
Engineering
Forest
7420-D
7420-E
7430.4
7430-A
7430-B
7430-C
7430-D
7440.4
7440-A
7440-B
7440-C
7460.4
7460-A
7490.4
7490-A
7490-B
7490-C
D. Construction drawings and specification for water
wells using the Manual of Water Well Construction
Practices and Water Rights Law (Dir of Lands for
water rights issues)
E. Coordination of project requirements and
securing necessary reviews and/or approvals by
other agencies.
Wastewater Systems
A. Engineering reports and project criteria.
B. Construction drawings and specifications for
septic tank and subsurface disposal systems.
C. Construction drawings and specifications for all
wastewater handling systems other than those in
item B above.
D. Coordination of project requirements and
securing necessary reviews and/or approvals by
other agencies.
Effluent Disposal
A. Engineering reports and project criteria.
B. Construction drawings and specifications for all
effluent disposal projects other than those cited in
7430-B above.
C. Coordination of project requirements and
securing necessary reviews and/or approvals by
other agencies.
Solid Waste Systems
A. Sanitary landfills on NFS system lands have been
Nationally banned.
Food Service Facilities
A. Engineering reports and project criteria.
Approve
Design & Review: FE
or DI
Perform (at
State level)
Perform (at local
level): FE
Approve for B
and C prior to
design.
Approve:
Prepare: QE &
Review: FE
Design, Review
& Approve
Perform (at
Federal and
State levels)
Prepare & Review:
FE
Review: FE, QE or
DI
Perform (at local
level): FE
Approve prior to Prepare & Review:
design.
FE
Design, Review Review: FE or DI
& Approve
Perform (at
State and EPA
level)
Perform (at local
level): FE
No approvals
will be granted
Approve prior to
design.
B. Construction drawings and specifications for food Design, Review
service facilities.
& Approve
C. Coordination of project requirements and
Perform (at
securing necessary reviews and/or approvals by
Federal and
other agencies.
State levels)
Prepare & Review:
FE
Review: FE or DI
Perform (at local
level): FE
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7104 – Exhibit 01--Continued
DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY FOR THE DESIGN, REVIEW, AND/OR APPROVAL OF TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF
FOREST SERVICE-OWNED FACILITIES
Authority Delegated To:
Position or
FSM
Delegation
Activity to be Performed,
Director of
Individual on
Reference
Item
Reviewed, and Approved
Engineering
Forest
Transportation System Development
7710.45
7710-A
A. Approve additions, deletions and revisions to the Approve first
Prepare & Review:
Transportation Atlas, MVUM, and corporate
edition MVUM
FE or DI Approve:
database (INFRA)
Forest Supervisor (all
editions after 1st)
7710-B
B. Approve Forest Scale Travel Analysis Process
Approve: FE or DI
(TAP)
7722.04a 7722-A
A. Construction drawings and specifications for
DI Design and
roads.
Review, FE Approve
7722-B
B. Site surveys for road bridges and culvert(s) with a Approve
Prepare: DI
diameter or span of 20 feet or greater measured
Review: FE
between outside spring lines along the road center
line.
7722-C
C. Construction drawings and specifications for road Design, Review, Design and/or
bridges, retaining walls 5 feet high or greater, and
& Approve: RBE Review: DI
culvert(s) with a diameter or span of 20 feet or
Approve: DE
greater measured between outside spring lines along
the road center line.
7721-D
D. Construction drawings and specifications for
Design and Review:
culverts with a diameter or span less than 20 feet
DI & Approve: FE
measured between outside spring lines along the
road center line.
7704.6
7715.77
E. Mixed Use Analysis for Forest Roads.
Review & Approve:
FE and/or QE
7722.04a 7722-A
A. Site surveys for major or complex trail bridges.
Prepare: DI
Review/Approve: FE
7722-B
B. Site surveys for minor trail bridges or trail
Prepare: DI
structures
Review & Approve:
FE
7722-C
C. Construction drawings and specifications for non- Design, Review, Design and/or
standard major trail bridges, complex trail bridges,
& Approve: RBE Review: DI
retaining walls 5 feet high or greater, and culvert(s) Approve: DE
with a diameter or span 20 feet or greater between
the spring lines measured along the trail centerline.
7722-D
D. Construction drawings and specifications for
Design: DI
minor and major trail bridges conforming to the
Review and approve:
Regional Standards and Guidelines in a nonFE
wilderness area(s).
7722-E
E. Construction drawings and specifications for low
Design or review: DI
risk trail structures, not defined as a trail bridge, i.e.,
Review and approve:
puncheons and boardwalks.
FE
7722.04a 7722-E
H. Construction drawings and specifications for all
Design &
Design or review: DI
(2323.04d
trail bridges in wilderness area(s).
Review: RBE
Review: FE;
and
Recommend
Approve: Forest
2323.04e)
Approve: DE
Supervisor
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7104 – Exhibit 01--Continued
DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY FOR THE DESIGN, REVIEW, AND/OR APPROVAL OF TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF
FOREST SERVICE-OWNED FACILITIES
Authority Delegated To:
FSM Reference
Delegation
Item
Activity to be Performed,
Reviewed, and Approved
Director of
Engineering
Position or
Individual on
Forest
Designation of On-Scene
Coordinator (OSC) for Forest
CERCLA Action
Action Memorandums
Approve
Recommend: FS
Approve
FS Entry into CERCLA
Settlements, MOUs,
Agreements, Orders
Fleet Activities
Recommend,
Concur, Regional
Forester approves
Prepare and Review:
OSC
Review, FS
Prepare: RO Staff
and OGC
CERCLA Activities
2164.04
2164-A
2164-B
2164-C
FSH 7109.19, Ch 10,
WO Amend #2, 3/88
7109-A
FSH 7109.19, Ch 10,
WO Amend #2, 3/88
FSH 7109.19, Ch 40,
WO Amend #2, 3/88
7109-B
FSH 7109.19, Ch 60,
WO Amend #2, 3/88
7109-D
FSM 7130, 71002000-1
FSM 7130, 71002000-1
7130-A
FSM 7130, 71002000-1
7130-C
FSM 7130, 71002000-1 R2 Supp. FSM
7130, R2 7100-05-1
71330-D
FSM 7130, 71002000-1
R2 Supp. FSM 7130,
R2 7100-05-1
7130-E
7109-C
7130-B
7130-F
Authorize equipment rentals
>60 days
Authorize equipment rentals
<60 days
Determine parameters for
abnormal use damage that
requires no accident report
Designate administrator of
special equipment testing
program
Approve color deviation for
motor vehicles
Approve acquisition of excess
equipment
Approve equipment
constructed by USFS
personnel or local commercial
shops
Exempt LE&I vehicles from
displaying agency markings,
tags
Inspect rental equipment
Approve modification to OEM
equipment.
Approve
Forest Fleet
Manager
Recommend
Approval: FS
Approval: FS
Approval: FS
Approve
Approve
Approve
Approve
Recommend: FS
QP
Approve: FS
Recommend: RO GL
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DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY FOR THE DESIGN, REVIEW TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF AND / OR APPROVAL
OF SPECIAL USE FACILITIES
7104 – Exhibit—02
Types of Facilities & Activity to be Performed,
Reviewed, and Approved
Authority Delegated To:
Director of
Engineering
Position or Individual on
Forest
Recreation Residences and Minor Appurtenant
Structures
Technical Review of Permittee’s proposal
Design Review (Must comply with applicable codes and all
Federal, State, and local requirements)
Construction Inspector (In the absence of local or state
inspection, the AO shall ensure adequate and timely inspection is
performed)
Monitoring of Construction
Review
Operational inspections
Monitoring of Operations and Maintenance
Qualified Forest Officer as
requested by AO
Qualified FS Architect and/or
Engineer as requested by AO
Local, County, State or other
agency Inspectors or permittee
provided inspectors
Forest Service Certified COR or
Inspector as requested by AO
Not applicable
QP as requested by the AO
All other public buildings
Technical Review of Permitee’s proposal
Design Review (Must comply with International Building Code
and other local building code requirements)
Construction Inspector (In the absence of local or state
inspection, the AO shall ensure adequate and timely inspection is
performed)
Monitoring of Construction
Operational inspections
Monitoring of Operations and Maintenance
Review
Qualified FS Architect and/or
Engineer as requested by AO
Qualified FS Architect and/or
Engineer as requested by AO
Local, County, State or other
agency Inspectors or permittee
provided Inspectors
Qualified FS Architect and/or
Engineer as requested by AO
Local, County, State or other
agency inspectors as required for
specific component, such as
elevators
QP as requested by the AO
R2 SUPPLEMENT 7100-2009-2
EFFECTIVE DATE: 05/10/2009
DURATION: This supplement is effective until superseded or removed.
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7104 – Exhibit 02—Continued
Types of Facilities & Activity to be Performed,
Reviewed, and Approved
Review Delegated To:
Director of
Engineering
Position or Individual on Forest
Food Service
Technical Review of Permitee’s proposal
Design
Qualified FS Engineer as requested by AO
Review
Applicable State or Municipal Permits
Local, County, State or other agency
Inspectors or permittee provided inspectors
Construction Inspector (In the absence of a local or state
inspectin, the AO shall ensure adequate and timely
inspection is performed.)
Monitoring of Construction
Forest Service Certified COR or Inspector as
requested by AO
State or Local Health Officials
AO or State or local health inspectors
Operational inspections
Monitoring of Operations and Maintenance
Solid Waste
Technical Review of Permitee’s proposal
Design Review
Construction Inspector
Monitoring of Construction
Operational inspections
Monitoring of Operations and Maintenance
Do not approve sanitary landfills
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Potable Water Systems and Wastewater Systems
(Sanitary Site Vault Systems)
Technical Review of Permitee’s proposal
Design
Construction Inspector (In the absence of a local or state
inspection, the AO shall ensure adequate and timely
inspection is performed.)
Monitoring of Construction
Operational inspections
Monitoring of Operations and Maintenance
Qualified FS Engineer as requested by AO
Review
Applicable State or Municipal Permits
Local, County or State inspections (if
available) and Private QE or inspector
working for the QE
Forest Service Certified COR or Inspector as
requested by AO
Water Quality testing program is Permit
Holders responsibility.
State or Local Health Officials
QE as requested by the AO
R2 SUPPLEMENT 7100-2009-2
EFFECTIVE DATE: 05/10/2009
DURATION: This supplement is effective until superseded or removed.
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FSM 7100 – ENGINEERING OPERATIONS
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7104 – Exhibit 02—Continued
Types of Facilities & Activity to be Performed,
Reviewed, and Approved
Review Delegated To:
Director of
Engineering
Position or Individual on Forest
Special Permit Dams and Water Transmission and
all other Water Projects
Technical Review of Permitee’s proposal
Design
Construction Inspector
Review
Review
Permittee’s Qualified Engineer or Inspector
working for the Qualified Engineer
Qualified FS Engineer and another FS
Specialist as requested by AO
Forest Service Certified COR or Inspector as
requested by AO
Qualified FS Engineer State Inspector, or
Qualified Private Engineer
QE as requested by the AO
Monitoring of Construction
Operational inspections
Monitoring of Operations and Maintenance
FS Owned Dams , Water Transmission and all other
Water Projects
Technical Review of Permitee’s proposal
Design
Construction Inspector
Monitoring of Construction
Operational inspections
Monitoring of Operations and Maintenance
Review
Review
Permittee’s Qualified Engineer or inspector
working for the Qualified Engineer
Qualified FS Engineer and another FS
Specialist as requested by AO
Regional Dam Engineer and FS qualified
Engineer
Qualified Engineer (Includes safety
inspections) State Inspector, or Qualified
Private Engineer
QE as requested by the AO
R2 SUPPLEMENT 7100-2009-2
EFFECTIVE DATE: 05/10/2009
DURATION: This supplement is effective until superseded or removed.
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FSM 7100 – ENGINEERING OPERATIONS
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7104 – Exhibit 02—Continued
Types of Facilities & Activity to be Performed,
Reviewed, and Approved
Authority Delegated To:
Director of
Engineering
Position or Individual on Forest
Telcom Facilities (i.e., Towers)
Technical Review of Permitee’s proposal
Design Review
Construction Inspector
Monitoring of Construction
Operational inspections
Monitoring of Operations and Maintenance
FS QE and/or Specialist as requested by AO
FS QE and/or Specialist as requested by AO
Local, County or State inspections (if
available) and Private QE or inspector
working for the QE
FS QE and/or Specialist as requested by AO
Private QE, per the current EIA/TIA 222
tower standard
FS QE and/or Specialist as requested by AO
Permit Area Roads (Includes Oil and Gas Roads)
Engineering Review of Permitee’s proposal
Design Review
Construction Inspection
FE
FE
Private QE or Qualified Inspector working for
the QE
DI certified by NCCP in the appropriate
construction category
Private QE
DI
AO
Monitoring of Construction
Inspection of Operations and Maintenance
Monitoring of Operations and Maintenance
Approval of Construction
Permit Area Bridges and Structural Plate
Structures
Technical Review of Permitee’s proposal
Design Review
RBE
RBE, DE
Recommend
Approval
Construction Inspector
Monitoring of Construction
RBE Consult
Operational inspections
Monitoring of Operations and Maintenance
RBE Consult
Private QE or Qualified Inspector working for
the QE
Forest Service Certified COR or Inspector
and/or Specialist as requested by AO
Private QE meeting 23 CFR 650.309
FS QE and/or Specialist as requested by AO
R2 SUPPLEMENT 7100-2009-2
EFFECTIVE DATE: 05/10/2009
DURATION: This supplement is effective until superseded or removed.
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7104 – Exhibit 02—Continued
Types of Facilities & Activity to be Performed,
Reviewed, and Approved
Authority Delegated To:
Director of
Engineering
Position or Individual on Forest
Tramways, Aerial Lifts, Conveyors, Surface Lifts,
Tows & Zipriders
Technical Review of Permitee’s proposal
Design Review
Construction Inspector
Monitoring of Construction
Operational inspections
Monitoring of Operations and Maintenance
FS QE and/or Specialist as requested by AO
FS QE and/or Specialist as requested by AO
Private QE or Qualified Inspector working for
the QE
FS QE and/or Specialist as requested by AO, Forest provides
Quality Assurance (QA))
Private Qualified Engineer or Ropeway
Specialist independent of the Permit Holder
FS QE and/or Specialist as requested by AO
Snowmaking
Design Review
Construction Inspector
Monitoring of Construction Forest provides Quality Assurance
(QA))
Operational inspections
Monitoring of Operations and Maintenance
FS QE and/or Specialist as requested by AO
FS QE and/or Specialist as requested by AO
Private QE or Qualified Inspector working for
the QE
FS QE and/or Specialist as requested by AO
Not Applicable
R2 SUPPLEMENT 7100-2009-2
EFFECTIVE DATE: 05/10/2009
DURATION: This supplement is effective until superseded or removed.
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Delegation of Authority Request
7104--Exhibit--03
I am requesting the following individual(s) be approved for delegation of the following engineering duties
Category /Activity
Requested
Delegation, i.e.,
Inspection Team
Leader (Designer or
Reviewer)
Individual
Smokey Bear
Experience and Training
Relative training, experience (number
of years doing specific work and define
relative types of work; or provide
project list and duties per project; and
references and contact information),
professional registration (if required),
peer review capability by another
delegated individual, etc. For
recertification of delegation include
training and experience accomplished
between last delegation and current
request, as well as similar information
listed above.
_____________________________________
Forest Supervisor