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Comment 8: R-9 .671 O-A. The term Representative Sample should be Representative Disturbed Sample. The term Soil Disturbance should be Site Disturbance. Finding: The "Representative Sample" term has been changed. The definition of "Soil Disturbance" was clarified, but the term itselfis used in the Code and was not changed. Comment 9: General word smithing comments and suggestions regarding Sections R- 9.6710-B, R-9.6710-C and R-9.6710-D. Finding: These sections recite, verbatim, code language and cannot be changed without an ordinance amending the code. No change is being made to this provision as a result of these comments. Comment 10: R-9.6710-F 4.2. How can a Qualified Registered Professional fully address groundwater elevations and the presence of expansive soils when no subsurface investigation is performed for a Levell investigation? Finding: R-9.6710-F 4.2 has been deleted. Comment 11: R-9.6710-H 1.4. Terms of timing, extent, and mechanics are applicable mostly to slope movements. The sentence should end after the word "site." Finding: R-9.6710-H 1.4 has been changed. Comment 12: R-9.6710-H 2.3. Engineering properties of Soil. This section repeats information given in Section R-9.6710-A. Finding: Changes have been made to eliminate the repetition. Comment 13: R-9.6710-H 3.8.1. The intent of this section is not clear and it should be removed from the proposed Administrative Rule. Finding: R-9.6710-H 3.8.1 has been deleted. Comment 14: R-9.6710-J - Alternate Methods of Investigations. The approval process for an alternate method of investigation will likely be time consuming and the basis for approval is unclear. Finding: R-9.6710-J.3 has been changed to require that the City issue a decision on a request for deviation within 30 days of receipt of the written request. The Rules cannot establish a standard basis for approval because the nature of the potential alternate method is unknown. Approval of proposed alternate methods of investigation will be on a case by case basis. R-9.6710-J.3.1, however, has been changed to provide additional detail regarding what the alternate investigation method must include. Comment 15: R-9.671 O-J. Design recommendations for structures and construction should be observed by a Registered Professional Engineer. If geology is an issue, the Registered Professional Engineer may decide to retain a certified Engineering Geologist to assist. Administrative Order - 3 R:\ADMINO RD\RULES\03 geotech2ao. wpd(03/26/03)