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Hank Trangsrud <br />April 10, 2012 <br />Page 3 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Recommendations <br /> <br />Houston Engineering recommends the client consider these alternatives along with other options <br />not included, such as relocation or replacement of the church. Of the alternatives investigated in <br />this report, it is apparent that Option 3 would be the economically-preferred alternative. If this <br />alternative is pursued, we’d recommend a geotechnical investigation be done to validate the <br />stability assumptions. If the results are favorable, the next step would be preparation of final plans <br />and specifications. <br /> <br />We also recommend that consultation with permitting authorities begin immediately should any of <br />the alternatives be chosen. A Section 404 permit from the Corps of Engineers will likely be required <br />for Options 2 and 3 and possibly Option 1. Nationwide permits, which are more streamlined and <br />less time-consuming, do exist for this type of project. To qualify for a Nationwide permit, the project <br />must be limited to no more than 500 feet in length, and less than 1 cubic yard of material per foot of <br />channel may be deposited below the ordinary high water mark. This project will likely require an <br />individual Section 404 permit. A NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) permit <br />for the control of runoff during construction will be needed. This permit is under the authority of the <br />ND Department of Health. <br /> <br />If you have any questions or comments, please notify me. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />HOUSTON ENGINEERING, INC. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Rick R. St. Germain <br /> <br />RRS:sh <br />Enclosures <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />