VDH must have a great deal of faith in these gravel replacement products to require their OSE's to add the statement to all permits that gravelless material may be used in accordance with Table 5.4 (reductions). This decision should involve the permitting VDH OSE and a homeowner who has had the opportunity to be educated regarding the choices-particularly when it comes to reducing area. The contractor is given a blanket "go ahead" to make the decision to use the material of his choice, but will be relieved of responsibility for that choice.  Who is running the show here? The contractors... the manufacturers?