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Glossary Results ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ultra-Short Term Products An RECP designed to last three months or less. They are used in areas where vegetation can be quickly established and will be mowed soon after installation. The netting and bonding materials (e.g. stitching thread) on ultra-short term products degrade quickly to prevent entanglement with mowing equipment Unravel To lose material from the edges of a revetment Updrift The direction opposite that of the predominant movement of littoral materials Updrift The longshore direction opposite that of the predominant movement of littoral materials Upper bank Portion of the streambank above the elevation of the average water level of the stream Upset An exceptional incident in which there is unintentional and temporary noncompliance with the permit limit because of factors beyond the reasonable control of the permittee. An upset does not include noncompliance to the extent caused by operational error, improperly designed treatment facilities, inadequate treatment facilities, lack of preventive maintenance, or careless or improper operation. 1