Those guidelines need to be signed off by President Obama, Defence Secretary Robert Gates and Admiral Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. And even once that is complete, the new law will not officially take effect for another 60 days. Until then, the current ban remains in place.
Typical costs: A backhoe service company that provides a backhoe with an operator can cost $50-$100 an hour, with a nationwide average of about $70-$90 an hour depending on location (a major factor in cost), the size and type of backhoe, and how much time the job takes.
1 Renting a scraper attachment for a small tractor or similar machinery for a straightforward project like leveling a gravel driveway can cost $50-$70 a day. 2  Renting a small backhoe can cost $100-$200 for a half-day or day, depending on location and model. The land should be cleared of all vegetation and other obstacles before grading begins. 2  See How Much Does Land Clearing Cost. 3  Topsoil is valuable, so usually the first step is to strip away and stockpile the layer of topsoil on the site.