SAPMT has reviewed the subject submittal dated December 28, 2013 and has rejected with the following comment: 
 
1.	Method statements are required for works which are of critical nature, which might involve safety and environmental hazards and/or which interface with various disciplines/ contractors/ organizations. Hence, the subject method statement is not necessary as it involves routine work according to specifications and standards.
2.	Method statements shall be in place for the following critical works;
a.	Soil improvement in Sabkha Area according to the new Geo-technical Report.
b.	Construction on seawater or mangroves.
c.	Garbage or debris removal and disposal from the site.
d.	Coordination with other KAM contractors for shared utility corridor.
3.	Ensure that the Geo-technical Report and materials necessary for soil improvement are submitted for SAPMT approval.
4.	Avoid any backfill material screening inside the KAUST land unless a prior proponent approval in presence of a dust mitigation plan is in place.
Should you have any questions, please contact Fahad A. Al-Balawi, Sr. Project Engineer on Tel.  No. +966 12 422 4393.
