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• What shall prevail in case of discrepancy in the survey data?


  The data in the approved survey shall prevail.
• What should be noted on the plan if there are no improvements on the lot?

  The words “No Improvement” shall be noted correspondingly on the plan.
• What are the provisions for conducting a topographic survey?


  • Use primary and secondary control stations and political boundary monuments.
  • Determine elevations using existing data or leveling from a benchmark.
  • Conduct surveys using altimeter or interpolation if elevation cannot be obtained accurately.
  • Leveling must start and close at BLLM No. 1.
  • Use transit and stadia, leveling, GPS, or plane table methods.
  • Follow procedures in standard surveying textbooks and specifications.
• What is the designation for surveys not mentioned in the Manual?

  Special Work Order (Swo)
• What procedures must be followed for mineral land surveys?


  They must follow the procedures and standards set by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB).
• When can the conduct of forestland surveys proceed?


  After the enactment of the corresponding law by Congress.
• Who should be part of the Survey Party for forestland surveys?

  Geodetic Engineers, members of the RADT, and a representative of NAMRIA.
• What are the requirements for delimitation of forest boundary lines?


  • Issuance of Survey Order supported by law and corresponding maps.
  • Prior written notice to all claimants and concerned parties.
  • Conducted in the same manner as an isolated survey.
  • Reference to the Forestland, National Parks, Agricultural Land Boundary Map (FNPABM).
  • Survey must be at least in the 4th Order Accuracy.
• What must be included in the survey returns of the Geodetic Control Survey?


  Copy of Required Certifications and other Legal Documents.
• What documents are required in the Geodetic Control Survey returns?


  • Transmittal Letter signed and sealed by the Chief of Survey Party.
  • Project Contract.
  • Survey Order.
  • Approved Geodetic Control Work Plan.
  • Certificate of GPS Testing from NAMRIA.
• What should the transmittal letter enumerate in the survey returns?


  The documents being submitted as part of the survey returns.
• What information should be indicated in the Certificate of GPS Testing?


  The brand, model, serial number of GPS receiver and antennae used.