TE 28 Fort Belvoir Policy Memorandum 31 Excavation Work Permit Requirements.pdf

This document is a Policy Memorandum from the US Army Installation Management Command regarding Excavation Work Permit Requirements and Procedures for Fort Belvoir. The policy applies to any agency, activity, company, or individual seeking to perform excavation work on Fort Belvoir, mandating that an excavation permit must be obtained from the Directorate of Public Works (DPW) prior to commencing any work that involves digging.

Key procedural requirements include: submitting a drawing showing the excavation layout, processing the permit which takes 10-14 days, obtaining risk classification (Class I: severe risk, 15 days; Class II: minimal risk, 30 days), contacting Miss Utility at 1-800-552-7001 or 811 for clearances, keeping the approved permit on-site, and notifying the government point of contact at least 24 hours before excavation begins. The permit holder is responsible for protecting existing improvements, utilities, and vegetation, and may be held liable for any damage caused by fault or negligence. The policy is issued by Colonel Angie K. Holbrook, with the Directorate of Public Works contactable at 703-806-3925.