KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Dec 16, 2021, its status is phase 13.

Notes:

This product does not meet current specification for Erosion Control Blanket, Section 827.07 in the current edition of the Kentucky Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction. (12/16/2021) - BSMITH

Trade Name: SSF Straw & Fertilizer LLC


Generic Name:
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: SSF Straw & Fertilizer LLC
Address: 602 BLACKHAWK RD
	CADIZ, KY 422119624

Background description of company and its products:
	SSF Straw
Recommended Uses-Primary: Erosion Control Products*
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Please Select ...
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	All grown and manufactured in KY
General Composition of Material:
	100% straw fill poly thread and netting see attached testing
Date introduced on Market: 2021-02-01
Alternate for Following Existing Product: ECP
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.):
Royalty Cost:
Cost Per Unit in Place:

Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer? Yes
Product Availability: Non-Seasonal , Delivery at Site Within 3 Days after Receipt of Order
Can Samples Be Provided? Yes. Samples can be provided
Free for Laboratory Testing
Free for Field Testing

This product meets requirements of following specifications:
	AASHTO: ASTM: D 6475,6818,6525,1117,7101,7207 Fed. Spec.: KY: Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:
	Tennessee DOT
This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:

No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: sevenspringsfarms.com

This information is filed by Joe Nichols on Dec 15, 2021
Contact Information:
	Seven Springs Farms
	602 BLACKHAWK RD
	CADIZ, KY 422119624
	Phone: 2705223424
	Email: ellen@sevenspringsfarms.com


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File Name	Type	Size (KB)	Uploaded By	Organization	Date	Agency Only	Accept

Attached Files for This Product

NT PEP 1064-ECP-2021-02-010-SevenSprings-S2-BI-Oct2021-Final.pdf	application/pdf	740	1185 Ellen Nichols	Seven Springs Farms	Dec 15, 2021	5997	Yes
SSF Straw Blanket Info Sheets.pdf	application/pdf	2903	1185 Ellen Nichols	Seven Springs Farms	Dec 15, 2021	5998	Yes

Currently there are no recommendations at this time.

NEW PRODUCTS EXPLANATION OF PHASES
Phase 1		Product has been submitted and is pending initial review by the chairman of the committee.
Phase 2		The product is under preliminary review by appropriate sections(s)/Division(s) and awaiting recommendations(s) to the chair from the appropriate section(s)/division(s). Minimal study of available literature is necessary at this stage.
Phase 3		Product is under detailed laboratory and/or literature review by the New Product Review Committee.
Phase 4		Product has been approved for experimental use by the New Product Review Committee. The product may be used on a limited basis; however, change orders must be submitted and approved prior to use of the product. The product will be monitored for performance for two years, but the performance period may be changed depending on the type of product and susceptibility to weathering. If the product performs poorly and poses a safety risk, the product may be removed before scheduled replacement.
Phase 5		The product has been approved for use by the New Products Review Committee. The contractor must have the product approved by the KYTC and the Federal Highway Administration (if applicable) prior to use of the product on a project. Standard Specifications or Special Notes are being developed for this type of material/product.
Phase 6		Current specifications exist for this type of product. It may be requested that the manufacturer submit samples, NTPEP test data, and/or provide requested information to have the product approved and placed on the List of Approved Materials (if applicable).
Phase 7		Product has been sent the New Product Review Committee for final approval consideration.
Phase 8		Not a product to be evaluated by the New Products Review Committee.
Phase 9		Specifications exist for product however, there is no List of Approved Materials for this type of product at this time. Product may be used provided it meets the required specification or special condition(s) listed.
Phase 10		Product has been approved and specifications or special note exists.
Phase 11		Product is approved for use however there is no KYTC specification or special note. Product must meet manufacturer specifications and must have KYTC approval before use.
Phase 12		Product has been experimentally approved previously and is currently under evaluation on select projects. Not permitted on future projects until field evaluations are complete.
Phase 13		Product not approved for use in Kentucky highway or bridge construction.


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