Specifications governing utility contract work may sometimes involve methods that will not permit proper construction of the transportation facility. The most common example is that of backfilling procedure. Flooding or ponding is frequently employed in backfilling a utility trench or around utility structures. These methods are not generally permitted under TxDOT standard specifications when the limits of such backfill fall in areas supporting embankment, pavement, etc. Therefore, the utility must furnish drafts of utility specifications to TxDOT for review of compliance with TxDOT specifications. The section of each district office responsible for approval of Utility Installation Request Forms should have utility spec sheets that can be included in the agreement.