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XUMU 08-1387C ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 01010

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. General: Vandenberg Air Force Base (VAFB) Contractors, and their subcontractors, shall comply with the most stringent federal, state, and local environmental laws, regulations, and Air Force policies, instructions, and plans. The federal government is not exempt from compliance with environmental regulations. The Contractor shall maintain an awareness of changing environmental regulatory requirements to avoid environmental deficiencies for activities on VAFB.

B. Environmental Coordination: The 30 th Civil Engineering Squadron, Environmental Flight (30

CES/CEV) is the single point of contact for coordination with all environmental regulatory agencies. Prior to coordinating with any environmental regulatory agency, the contractor shall obtain approval from 30 CES/CEV. The contractor shall provide all copies of any regulatory agency notifications, reports, consultations, permits, and/or regulatory documents to 30 CES/CEV.

1. The Contractor shall comply with all permit conditions and consultation requirements.

2. The Contractor shall provide all required testing analysts and monitors.

3. The contractor may obtain VAFB environmental documents and plans from 30 CES/CEV.

C. Environmental Planning: The Contractor shall comply with all testing, monitoring, record keeping, reporting, mitigation, and protection measure requirements resulting from the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Environmental Impact Analysis Process (EIAP), and the VAFB 332 process. To initiate NEPA and EIAP, submit an AF Form 813 to the EIAP office in 30 CES/CEV. Completion of the NEPA and EIAP processes can take between three weeks to one year to complete. Early coordination is highly advised.

D. Environmental Audits/Inspections: The Contractor shall promptly support the government with all federal, state, local, and Air Force environmental inspections, audits, or assessments.

E. Notices of Violations (NOV): The Contractor shall be liable for any Notices of Violation (NOV), enforcement action, fine, penalty, and/or corrective action imposed by federal, state, or local environmental regulatory agencies for activities under the Contractor’s control. The Contractor shall provide verbal notification to 30 CES/CEV and the Contracting Officer within 24-hours of receiving a NOV followed by written notification within three (3) working days.

1.02 SUBMITTALS

A. The Contractor shall provide the following to 30 CES/CEV:

1. Environmental Protection Plan (paragraph 1.03)

2. Air Emissions data (paragraph 1.04.D)

3. Source Profile Form for boilers/hot water heaters, 30 SW Form 155/156, (paragraph 1.04.B)

4. Boiler Emission Standards and/or source test with applicable compliance certifications data that complies with applicable SBAPCD rule requirements (paragraph 1.04.B)

5. Monthly Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) usage totals (paragraph 1.08.C).

6. HAZMAT Business Plan or HAZMAT Disclaimer, (paragraph 1.08.D).

7. A Recovered Materials Determination Form (RMDF) (paragraph 1.09.B).

8. An Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Products (paragraph 1.09.D).

9. The weight and quantity of the Solid Waste and Construction & Demolition debris disposed of off-base for recycling and reuse and not disposed in a local landfill (paragraph 1.12.C. 8).

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10. Annual Certification Report. Submit to RWQCB by 20 August and provide proof of submittal to 30 CES/CEVC. (paragraph (1.06.C.3)

1.03 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN (EPP) REQUIREMENTS

A. General: The Contractor shall, prior to the start of activities on VAFB, submit an EPP to 30 CES/CEV. The Contractor’s EPP shall describe, at a minimum, how they will meet environmental compliance requirements and address their methods, procedures, and practices pertaining to air quality, water quality, waste water, storm water, cultural resources, natural resources, storage tanks, hazardous waste management, hazardous materials management, spill/release management, recycled/recovered materials, solid waste and construction debris management, PCBs, lead-based paint and asbestos management, and a listing of all Contractor combustion source equipment with appropriate CARB registration and SBCAPCD permits. The Contractor shall maintain a copy of the EPP on-site. The Contractor shall brief their personnel of the contents and procedures in the EPP in order to maintain compliance.

B. Submittal: The Contractor shall provide their EPP for approval to 30 CES/CEV, 10 days prior to the start of any activities on VAFB. An EPP shell shall be provided to the contractor upon request.

1.04 AIR QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

A. General: The Contractor, and their subcontractors, shall comply with all applicable, but not limited to: Federal and state Clean Air Acts; Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (SBCAPCD) rules and regulations; SBCAPCD Permit To Operate or Authority to Construct requirements; California Air Resources Board (CARB) standards, controls, and portable equipment registration requirements; any applicable US EPA Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) standards; AFI 32-7040, Air Quality Compliance; AFI 32-7086, Hazardous Materials Management; 30 SWI 32-702, Environmental Management Air Emission Inventories;

and 30 SW Fuel Use Monitoring Plan (FUMP). The contractor shall comply with all the applicable air quality requirements and implement accepted construction best management practices.

B. Authority to Construct (ATC) or Permit to Operate (PTO): Prior to beginning an activity on VAFB which requires an ATC or PTO, the Contractor will coordinate with 30 CES/CEV. ATCs and PTOs are required for the installation of new generators, internal combustion engine powered equipment or devices, and modification or installation of boilers, steam generators, furnaces, process heaters, water heater units, paint spray booths, abrasive blasting booths, gasoline dispensing facilities, etc. The ATC or PTO approval can take up to 210 days. Due to strict emissions requirements, all equipment or processes requiring a permit must comply with applicable SBCAPCD rules and be approved by 30 CES/CEV Air Quality staff prior to procurement.

C. Violations: The Contractor shall immediately report air permit violations to 30 CES/CEV and to the Contracting Officer within 24-hours.

D. Air Quality Provisions:

1. Demolition, Site Clearing, Grading, Excavation, Backfilling, and Trenching: Contractor shall implement dust control measures to prevent the creation of a nuisance dust incident and report the amount of materials used to 30 CES/CEV. When work involves demolition of load bearing wall; asbestos abatement and/or removal; or work trailer removal from VAFB, the Contractor shall submit the SBCAPCD “Notification for Renovation and Demolition” form to 30 CES/CEV for approval and signature a minimum of 15 working days prior to the start.

2. Paving: Contractor shall comply with the VAFB Cutback and Emulsified Asphalt Paving Materials Recordkeeping and Compliance Plan which incorporates the ROC content and recordkeeping requirements specified by SBCAPCD 329, Cutback and Emulsified Asphalt Paving Materials. This plan is only applicable to the use of cutback and emulsified asphalt paving materials as defined in the plan.

3. Coating, Painting, Adhering, and Sealing: Contractor shall use compliant coatings as specified in SBCAPCD Rule 323, Architectural Coatings; Rule 330, Surface Coating of Metal Parts and Products; Rule 351, Surface Coatings of Wood Products; and Rule 353, Adhesives

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Recordkeeping requirements are met through enrollment in the Hazmart.

4. Abrasive Blasting and Corrosion Control: Contractor shall use CARB approved abrasive blasting media and implement dust control measures in order to prevent the creation of a nuisance dust incident. If the Contractor would like to use an abrasive blasting cabinet, the Contractor will contact 30 CES/CEV for assistance. The Contractor shall report the amount of materials used to 30 CES/CEV at the end of the contract or by January 31 st for the previous year’s activities, which ever occurs first.

5. Use of Equipment Powered by Portable Internal Engines: Contractor shall provide proof of CARB registration in the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Portable Equipment Registration Program (PERP) for all portable equipment used for projects on VAFB.

Threshold sizes are 20 bhp and greater for spark ignited units and 50 bhp or greater for diesel fired units. A 30 SW Form 156, Source Profiling Form, will be completed and submitted to 30 CES/CEV for all contractor owned and/or operated portable equipment operated on VAFB.

a. Fuel usage and hours of operation as required by the registration must be submitted to 30 CES/CEVC at the end of the contract or by 31 January for the previous year’s activities, which ever occurs first.

b. If the equipment is not registered in the CARB PERP, all ICEs greater or equal to the brake horsepower thresholds listed above must be properly permitted by the SBCAPCD for use at various locations within the county.

6. Gasoline/E-85 Storage Tanks: Contractor shall only use storage tanks less than 250 gallons and allow only one storage for each commodity (No multiple tanks of the same commodity).

If the Contractor would like to use more than one tank for each commodity or a tank greater than 250 gallons, prior approval is required by 30 CES/CEV. The Contractor shall report the amount of materials used to 30 CES/CEV at the end of the contract or by 31 Jan for the previous year’s activities, which ever occurs first.

7. Class I Ozone Depleting Substance (ODS): When the Contractor is required to work on any equipment with Class I ODS refrigerants, then the Contractor shall comply with, at a minimum, all of the requirements identified in 40 CFR Part 82, Section 608, Ozone Protection Regulations: Stationary Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Halon Handling of the Clean Air Act. The Contractor shall supply copies of the technician certifications to 30 CES/CEV. The Contractor shall report the amount of ODS used to 30 CES/CEV at the end of the contract or by 31 Jan for the previous year’s activities, which ever occurs first. As applicable to project requirements, the Contractor is required to use non-Ozone Depleting Substance (non-ODS) replacement products found on EPA’s Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) at www.epa.gov/ozone/snap/lists/index.html.

8. Operation of Vandenberg Owned Permitted Equipment: All permitted equipment operated by the Contractor shall be operated in compliance with the requirements of the PTO. All records required by such permits will be maintained according to the permit and will be provided to 30 CES/CEV as requested.

E. Submittals: The Contractor shall provide the following to the Contracting Officer.

1. Air Emissions data.

2. 30 SW Form 155/156, prior to installation of steam generator, furnace, process or water heater.

3. Boiler Emission Standards and/or Source Test with applicable Compliance Certifications data that complies with applicable boiler, steam generator, furnace, process heater, and/or water heater. Submittal required prior to purchase and installation.

1.05 WATER QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

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A. Ambient Water:

1. Impaired Water Bodies: Notify 30 CES/CEVC, Water Resources Program Manager prior to any planned discharge or threat of discharge into a water body on the federal 303(d) list of impaired water bodies. Impaired water bodies on base include: San Antonio Creek, the Santa Ynez River, Shuman Creek, and the Pacific Ocean at Jalama Creek.

2. Section 401, 402, and 404 Water Quality Certification and Permits: In support of federal permit programs, contractors will notify 30 CES/CEV prior to any project expected to affect jurisdictional waters (by discharge of pollutant, dredge, or fill material or by structural modification within the water body). Any affect may require a state water quality certification, local permit, or regional permit.

B. Drinking Water:

1. Backflow Prevention: Ensure that new or renovated drinking water supply connections and valves are equipped with backflow assemblies to protect potable water quality from contact with non-potable irrigation system backflows, stagnant water distribution lines, fire suppression system lines, and other backflow sourced cross-contamination. All new or renovated backflow assemblies must be tested and test results submitted to the cross-connection control program manager at the 30th Civil Engineering Utilities Shop.

2. Cross Connection: All abandoned potable water tanks, distribution lines, hydrants, and drinking water system components must be capped off, removed, permanently closed, or made inert. Maintained potable lines must be protected against cross-contamination by preventing contact with abandoned line segments or non-potable connections. If necessary, backflow assemblies must be installed to remediate the potential for cross-connections.

Ensure all encountered storm sewer lines, sanitary sewer lines, industrial feeder lines, and drinking water distribution lines no longer needed are capped off, removed, permanently closed, or made inert in order to prevent inflow-infiltration issues, cross-connections, and/or health-related hazards.

3. Non-potable Water: All non-potable water supplies must be clearly identified as non-potable through use of visible markings or signage.

C. Domestic Wastewater:

1. Sanitary Sewer: VAFB sanitary sewer connections are authorized for discharges of approved domestic wastewater as defined by discharge standards set by the City of Lompoc.

Discharge of any wastewater on VAFB, other than routine domestic wastewater, into the sanitary sewer system requires pre-authorization from 30 CES/CEV. Ensure that sanitary sewer lines that are no longer needed are capped, permanently closed, and/or made inert to prevent stormwater/groundwater inflow infiltration into the wastewater collection system.

Report any sanitary sewer blockages and/or sewer system overflows to 30 CES/CEV.

D. Industrial Wastewater:

1. Discharge: Approval from the City of Lompoc, an industrial discharge permit, or waiver from the Regional Water Quality Control Board is required to discharge process or industrial wastewater. 30 CES/CEV coordination and approval is required.

2. Treatment: If contract allows generator to dispose of their industrial or process wastewater at the VAFB IWTP, 30 CES/CEV coordination and approval is required. VAFB IWTP may not be able to accept all industrial or process wastewater.

E. Discharge to Grade (DTG): A DTG disposition form must be completed and preauthorized by 30 CES/CEVC prior to discharge of any low-level contaminated wastewater.

F. Vehicle and Equipment Wash Water: Waste wash water derived from vehicle and equipment washing must be contained to ensure that it does not enter stormwater inlets or drainage systems.

Biodegradable or detergent free wash water under wastewater containment is authorized to percolate in place. Any oily sheen must be cleaned and drummed for proper disposal.

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G. Building and Structural Preparation Washing: During pressure washing of building roofs and walls, ensure that facility washdown waters and paint-related wastewaters are collected and sampled (roof and exterior walls must have separate analysis) to determine preferred disposal disposition. Prior to disposition, 30 CES/CEV coordination and approval is required. Df

H. Groundwater: Groundwater encountered should be left intact/in place if possible. Pumping, dewatering, well purging, etcetera, of groundwater in order to accomplish work activity requires pre-coordination with 30 CES/CEV and the Installation Restoration Program Office.

I. Pollutant Spill Supplies and Wastewater Containment Units: In the event of a hazmat spill or a stormwater pollution related incident, contact 30 CES/CEV for assistance with spill control and containment supplies. In the event that large volumes of wastewater must be emergency-pumped and staged, contact 30 CES/CEV for assistance.

J. Miscellaneous: Contractors shall submit implement a plan to reduce water use by 20% on all VAFB projects. Contractors shall use water efficient products for all operations, maintenance, and construction projects. Approved products can be found at http://www.epa.gov/watersense/ and http://www1.eere.energy.gov/femp/water/water_resources.html.

1.06 HAZARDOUS WASTE REQUIREMENTS

A. General: The Contractor generating hazardous waste shall comply with, but not limited to:

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act; 40 CFR Parts 240-299 (Protection of Environment), 49 CFR Parts 171-180 (Transportation), EPA Hazardous Waste Training Modules; Title 22 California Code of Regulations (CCR), Division 4.5 (Environmental Health Standards for Management of Hazardous Waste); the California Hazardous Waste Source Reduction and Management Act of 1989 (Senate Bill 14); 30 SW Plans, 32-4002-A, Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Plan, and 32-7043-A, Hazardous Waste Management Plan.

B. Disposal on VAFB: The Contractor shall dispose of all hazardous waste generated on VAFB through the Government’s Consolidated Collection Accumulation Point (CCAP) contractor. The CCAP will classify waste prior to wastes being generated and provide review of shipping documents in order to ensure hazardous waste regulations are strictly adhered to.

C. Removal from VAFB: The Contractor shall not remove any hazardous waste generated on VAFB without approval from 30 CES/CEV or their CCAP representative. Only 30 CES/CEV or their CCAP representative is authorized to sign Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifests. The Contractor shall not sign any of their own Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifests.

D. Miscellaneous: The Contractor shall be required to provide hazardous waste documentation, including testing and characterization, through the base CCAP in order for the Government to accept, properly track, report, and dispose all of the hazardous waste generated on VAFB.

1. The Contractor shall be responsible for all costs and management processes associated with the proper site management, Site-Specific Contingency Plan, Spill Control and Cleanup Equipment/Supplies, profiling, accurate waste characterization, temporary site storage areas, containerization, labeling, obtaining drum numbers, transportation to the CCAP facility, and the implementation of source reduction measures prior to the CCAP processing the Contractor's hazardous waste through the CCAP. The Contractor is responsible for their hazardous waste management until their waste is delivered and signed over to the CCAP.

2. The contractor shall complete all required hazardous waste training requirements for their hazardous waste site management. This can be completed through 30 CES/CEV’s training program or the EPA hazardous waste training modules available for your site Collection Accumulation Point (CAP) / Satellite Accumulation Point (SAP) managers. If the Contractor uses the EPA training modules for their CAP / SAP hazardous waste training, then the Contractor shall provide a copy of the signed training module completion to 30 CES/CEV, Hazardous Waste Manager, and keep a copy with the Contractor’s Environmental Protection Plan or CAP / SAP authorization letter to show proof of completed required hazardous waste training. The contractor shall also attend a onetime training with the CCAP contractor to review hazardous waste turn in procedures. This training is called CAP/SAP turn in training http://www.epa.gov/watersense/ http://www1.eere.energy.gov/femp/water/water_resources.html

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3. For a new construction hazardous waste accumulation site, the Contractor shall submit an authorization request to 30 CES/CEV in order to establish a CAP/SAP as required by the 30 SW Plan 32-7043-A, Hazardous Waste Management Plan, Appendix 4. CEV will provide a letter of authorization and conduct a site visit to ensure all waste generation compliance concerns are communicated.

E. 30 SW Plan 32-7043-A: The Contractor shall provide a “Certification of Hazardous Waste Compliance” on company letter head to the Contracting Officer for 30 CES/CEV indicating the Contractor shall comply with the 30 SW Plan 32-7043A, Hazardous Waste Management Plan for all the VAFB hazardous waste activities. The Contractor can include their certification in their Environmental Protection Plan.

1. The Contractor shall comply especially with the Hazardous Waste Generator's Responsibilities in 30 SW Plan 32-7043-A, Hazardous Waste Management Plan, Basic Plan.

2. The Contractor shall comply especially with the Hazardous Waste Site Storage Timelines and criteria in 30 SW Plan 32-7043-A, Hazardous Waste Management Plan, Appendix 4, Hazardous Waste Accumulation.

3. The Contractor shall comply especially with the construction procedures in 30 SW Plan 32- 7043-A, Hazardous Waste Management Plan, Appendix 12, Special Topics, “Construction”.

4. The Contractor shall have access to and maintain a copy (electronic or hard copy) of the latest 30 SW Plan 32-7043-A, Hazardous Waste Management Plan, onsite for each hazardous waste accumulation area under the contractor’s purview on VAFB.

1.07 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL (HAZMAT) REQUIREMENTS

A. General: The Contractor shall comply with, but not limited to: AFI 32-7086, Hazardous Materials Management, the Air Force Space Command Supplement to AFI 32-7086, and 30 SW Plans 32- 7086, Hazardous Materials Management Plan.

B. HAZMART: Except for commodities specifically exempted by the Environmental Flight, the contractor shall first obtain approval from the Government's HAZMART for all HAZMAT (including pesticides) usage on VAFB by processing an AF Form 3952, Chemical/Hazardous Material Request Authorization. All HAZMART registered HAZMAT shall have appropriate bar codes attached. The contractor shall obtain and provide the HAZMART with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) for all materials purchased outside of the HAZMART and provide the MSDSs to the HAZMART. The HAZMART, 30 LRS/LGRMS, is located in Building 5500, “A” Bay, and can be reached at (805) 606-4721 or 606-9494.

C. Reporting: The contractor shall provide a monthly hazardous materials usage report to the HAZMART in a format acceptable to the HAZMART to include electronic reporting or turn-in of hazardous material bar codes. NOTE: Contractor’s reporting all of their monthly hazardous materials usage through the HAZMART should meet the air emissions, EPCRA TRI, solvent usage, and HAZMAT VAFB database/report requirements.

D. Business Response Plans: When the Contractor manages quantities of a hazardous material in excess of California Business Response Plan reporting thresholds (generally in excess of 55 gallons for liquids, 500 pounds for solids, and 200 cubic feet for compressed gases or in excess of the threshold planning quantity [TPQ]), then the Contractor shall provide a Business Response Plan through the 30 CES/CEVV, or the Hazardous Material Manager’s Contractor. If no Business Response Plan threshold is exceeded, then the Contractor shall provide a HAZMAT disclaimer form through the 30 CES/CEVV Hazardous Material Manager’s Contractor. Reference: 30 SW Plan 32-7086, Hazardous Material Management Plan, Chapter V, Business Response Plans, and the attachment to Chapter V with associated forms and instructions.

E. Pesticides: The Contractor shall comply with including, but are not limited to: Clean Water Act;

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act; California Regional Water Quality Control

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Board permits; HQ AFSPC CEV Policy P01014, dated 24 May 2001 (NPDES permit for Pesticides); AFI 32-1053, Pest Management Program, Executive Order 13112, and the base Pest Control Management Plan.

1. Contractors using pesticides on VAFB shall obtain approval from the base Pesticide Manager, 30 CES/CEOF, phone number 605-8351, 30 CES/CEV, Water Resource Manager, and 30 CES/CEV, Natural Resources Manager prior to using any “pesticide” on VAFB.

Pesticides include, but are not limited to, herbicides, fungicides, algaecides, and larvicides.

The contractor shall obtain approval from the Government's HAZMART for all pesticide usage by processing an AF Form 3952, Chemical/Hazardous Material Request Authorization, prior to using only DOD-approved pesticides on VAFB.

2. The Contractor shall posses a California pest control license for the type of pesticide work being performed and type of pesticide being applied on VAFB. The Contractor shall obtain any county, local, state, or federal permits required for any pesticide work being done or pesticide materials to be used on VAFB. The Contractor shall prepare, maintain, and/or submit to the appropriate agency the required reports and/or records. The Contractor shall provide legible copies of all licenses and permits to the Pesticide Manager within 10 days of contract award and 10 days after receiving a new license or getting a license renewed.

3. The Contractor shall record on a daily basis all pesticide products that are consumed that day. The report shall include the date, location, type of operation; target pest, pesticide used, EPA number, percent concentration, amount of concentrate, amount of finished product, units of measure in square feet, and applicator’s initials. This information shall be reported to the VAFB Pesticide Manager by the 5th of each month for the prior month’s pesticide applications.

4. The contractor shall provide a monthly pesticide usage report to the base Pesticide Manager as well as to the HAZMART. Pesticides do have additional compliance requirements in addition to typical HAZMAT requirements

5. The contractor shall not apply pesticides in or near water bodies, storm drains or channels.

6. The contractor shall only use DoD approved pesticides on VAFB. The contractor shall not store or mix pesticides on VAFB.

F. Preferred Substitutions: The Contractor shall evaluate all Hazardous Material requisitions for appropriate environmentally preferred substitutions in an effort to reduce or eliminate the associated wastes at the source. These preferred products will be submitted for approval (per paragraph B). In some cases, the proposed products may not require bar-coding or subsequent reporting.

a. As applicable to project requirements, the Contractor is required to reduce products that contain materials found on EPA’s Priority Chemical Reduction List at http://www.epa.gov/wastemin/chemlist.htm, with immediate emphasis on reducing cadmium, lead, mercury, naphthalene, and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).

b. For cleaners, floor care products, paints & coatings, paper & newsprint, and windows & doors: http://www.greenseal.org/findaproduct/index.cfm

c. For cleaning products: http://www.epa.gov/epp/pubs/products/index.htm

G. Submittals: The Contractor shall provide the following to the Contracting Officer for any hazardous material activities on VAFB.

1. Monthly Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) quantity usage totals.

2. HAZMAT Business Response Plan or a HAZMAT Disclaimer.

1.08 SPILL OR RELEASE AND CLEANUP REQUIREMENTS

A. General: The Contractor shall comply with, but not limited to: 30 SW Plans, 32-4002-C, Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan; 32-7043-A, Hazardous Waste Management Plan;

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32-7043-E, Recoverable and Waste Petroleum Products Management Plan; 32-7086, HAZMAT Management Plan; and 32-4002-A, HAZMAT Emergency Response Plan.

B. Notification: When the Contractor has a spill or release, then the Contractor shall immediately notify 30 CES/CEV, (805) 606-1921 / 605-2015, fax (805) 734-1339, the Command Post, (805) 606-9961, and the Contracting Officer. Based on the Reportable Quantity of the contractor's spill or release, 30 CES/CEV will determine if an environmental regulatory agency Incident Release Report will need to be prepared and submitted based on the Reportable Quantity of the contractor's spill or release. (Note: If a regulatory agency incident release reporting action is required for the Contractor’s spill or release on VAFB, then 30 CES/CEV is responsible to notify the appropriate regulatory agency within the mandated reporting period).

C. Reporting: When the Contractor has a spill or release, then the Contractor shall provide a copy of the Community Awareness and Emergency Response (CAER) Hazardous Materials Incident Reporting Form and any other required documentation to 30 CES/CEV, (805) 606-1921 / 605- 2015, fax (805) 734-1339, for 30 CES/CEV to provide the appropriate regulatory agency’s mandatory reporting. (References: 30 SW Plan, 32-7043-A, Hazardous Waste Management Plan, Appendix 8; EPP; or 30 SW Plan, 32-4002-A, HAZMAT Emergency Response Plan).

D. Clean-up: The Contractor shall take immediate actions involving hazardous material spill or release to properly contain, clean up, make notifications, and provide final cleanup documentation for their spill or release. When the Contractor is unable to conduct proper cleanup activities from a spill or release, then immediate notification to the government is required. The Government reserves the right to conduct the mandatory clean up activities until the Contractor is able. All costs incurred by the Government until the Contractor is capable of taking control of the clean up activities are the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

E. 30 SW 32-7043-A: The contractor is responsible for the characterization and disposal of cleanup materials and/or hazardous waste generated from its spill, release, and cleanup activities.

(Reference the 30 SW Plan, 32-7043-A, Hazardous Waste Management Plan).

1. For generally “large” hazardous waste or hazardous material spill or releases, the Contractor shall comply with, but not limited to: 30 SW Plan 32-4002-A, Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Emergency Response Plan.

2. For generally “small” hazardous waste or hazardous material spill or releases, the Contractor shall comply with, but not limited to: 30 SW Plan 32-7043-A, Hazardous Waste Man. Plan.

1.09 ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

A. The Contractor and their subcontractors shall provide, upon request from 30 CES/CEV, all environmental training certifications to verify compliance.

B. The Contractor and their subcontractors may attend, on a space available basis, 30 CES/CEV training classes to increase their environmental awareness and knowledge.

1.10 GREEN PROCUREMENT PROGRAM (GPP) REQUIREMENTS

A. General: The Contractor shall comply with the Government’s Green Procurement Program (GPP), formally known as Affirmative Procurement (AP), requirements including, but not limited to:

Section 6002, Federal Procurement, of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act; (RCRA);

Executive Order (EO) 13423, Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy and Transportation Management; EO 13150, Federal Workforce Transportation; EO 13211, Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution or Use; EO 13221, Energy Efficient Standby Power Devices; AFI 32-7080, Compliance Assurance and Pollution Prevention;

and 30SW Plans, 32-7080, Green Procurement Program (GPP) Plan; and 32-7042, Solid Waste Management Plan.

B. GPP: The Contractor’s green procurement program shall use specified EPA-CPG materials with recycled and recovered content as the minimum standard. The Contractor shall consider other green materials and products not listed, but commonly used in industry outside of the Government as a means of further reducing hazardous waste and solid waste. The Contractor shall ensure

Design HVAC System, B8290 01010-9 these materials and products meet the requirements of the specifications, must not delay the progress of construction, and must not be cost-prohibitive. The Government's Green Procurement programs are mandated to use recycled and recovered materials and products identified in the Environmental Protection Agency’s Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (EPA-CPG) (http://www.epa.gov/cpg/products ). The Contractor shall use the Recovered Materials Determination Form (RMDF) to document the products that fall into the Recycled Content Product categories. Contact the 30 CES/CEVV, Green Procurement Program Manager, (805) 605-1921 for additional information or guidance.

C. Mandatory Products: Contractors shall use products made from biobased materials, rapidly renewable materials, and certified wood.

D. Contracts over $100,000: The Contractor, on completion of the contract, shall estimate the percentage of the total recovered material used in contract performance, including, if applicable, the percentage of post-consumer material content, per FAR Clause 52.223-9.

E. Submittals: The Contractor shall provide the following to the Contracting Officer for any project on VAFB that contains EPA-CPG items.

1. A Recovered Materials Determination Form (RMDF) (paragraph B).

2. An Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Products (paragraph D).

1.11 SOLID WASTE REQUIREMENTS (Includes, Construction, Demolition, and Deconstruction)

A. General: The Contractor shall comply with, but not limited to: California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989; California Assembly Bill AB 939; HQ AFSPC CEV Policy Letter P01009, dated 30 April 2001 (Tracking and Reporting Solid Waste Disposal and Diversions); 30 SW Plans, 32-7043-A, Hazardous Waste Management Plan; 32-7080, Pollution Prevention Management Plan; and 32-7042, Solid Waste Management Plan.

1. Generation: The Contractor shall generate the least amount of solid waste as possible, maximize pollution prevention processes, and maximize landfill diversion efforts through source reduction, reuse of materials, and recycling. All Projects will be required at minimum to divert or recycle at minimum 40% of their solid waste and 50% of their C&D waste.

2. Segregation: The Contractor shall segregate all divertible, reusable, and recyclable materials, but not limited to: wood; green waste; concrete; asphalt; brick; cardboard; metals;

paper, plastics, glass, serviceable items, salvageable items, and clean soils so that these items can be diverted.

a. Waste generation is inevitable and should be managed in accordance with the P2 hierarchy - source reduction, reuse, recycle, treatment, and as a last resort disposal.

b. Materials that shall be recycled to the maximum amount possible include cardboard, paper, paper packaging, clean wood, pallets, beverage containers, land clearing debris, concrete, bricks, concrete masonry units, asphalt, drywall. carpet and pad, useable paint, asphalt roof shingles, rigid foam, glass, plastics, and metals from banding, stud trim, ductwork, piping, rebar, roofing, steel, iron, galvanized sheet steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, zinc, lead, brass, and bronze.

3. Locks, Latches, and Cylinders: Must be salvaged by turning them in to the Base Lockshop, 30 CES/CEOHV, Building 11439, extension 606-5236.

4. Recycling and Refuse Containers: Located outside facilities on VAFB; are intended for solid waste/ recycling associated with the VAFB mission. Materials that are generated from off base activities or by activities not associated with the VAFB mission are not acceptable.

B. Materials Taken to the DRMO: The Contractor shall turn in all other serviceable or salvageable items to the Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office (DRMO). The contractor shall enter “QRP Reimbursement: 57F3875.8900 83 LW 503000 Vandenberg AFB” in block 27 on all DD 1348-1A form turned into DRMO. The contractor shall segregate all scrap metal to the greatest extent http://www.epa.gov/cpg/products

Design HVAC System, B8290 01010-10 possible. A separate DD 1348-1A shall be turned in for each metal type. Properly identify each metal type in block 17 (e.g. scrap steel, scrap aluminum etc.). The Contractor shall segregate all scrap metal into ferrous and nonferrous metals and cut, dismantle, palletize, test, or prepare documentation as required for acceptance by the DRMO.

1. Metals: Mixed metals that are deemed cost prohibited to properly segregate shall be delivered to the Material Diversion Center located with DRMO in building 11510.

2. Material Acceptance: Should the DRMO office deem materials unsalvageable or unserviceable, the contractor is required to bring those items to the Material Diversion Center for possible reuse or recycling. Materials Diversion Center staff will assess the items for usability. If the items are not accepted by the Materials Diversion Center, then the contractor is required to bring those items to the Vandenberg AFB landfill for disposal."

C. Materials Taken to VAFB Landfill: Contractor shall only dispose of acceptable municipal solid waste at the VAFB landfill as allowed in the 30 SW Plan 32-7042, Solid Waste Management Plan and VAFB landfill Acceptance Standards requirements. Non-friable asbestos designated waste can be disposed at the VAFB landfill, contact 30 CES/CEV Asbestos manager for procedures

1. Limitations: VAFB landfill permit limits daily acceptance capacity to 400 tons per day and vehicle traffic less then 100 vehicles per day. Since this capacity must be shared by all base activities and functions. All project or work efforts that will generate more then 30 tons of either waste materials, or materials needing to be processed at the VAFB landfill, must provide a projected schedule to (landfill scale house 30 days before the access is needed."

this requirement applies to all air force and contractor work efforts.

2. Weeds and Animals: Any viable noxious weed materials (cuttings, plant fragments, seeds, etc.) or dead animals must be disposed of at the VAFB Landfill using the procedures outlined in the 30 SW Plan 32-7042 Solid Waste Management Plan.

3. Prohibited Items: The Contractor shall not dispose of any hazardous waste, designated waste, radioactive waste, serviceable items, salvageable items, green waste, concrete, or asphalt in the VAFB landfill. These shall be properly disposed, diverted, recycled, or reused.

4. Required Documents for Landfill Use: Contractor shall provide contractual proof upon request of the VAFB landfill contractor operator that the Contractor is authorized to use the VAFB landfill. The Contractor can be authorized to use the VAFB Landfill. if not specifically called out in their contract, by having the government contracting officer authorize: 1) Waste and Recycling Collection (this will allow the contractor to request industrial waste and recycling containers and collection for their job site) , 2) Hauling Privileges (this will allow the contractor to haul to the landfill waste and recyclables acceptable at the VAFB landfill).

5. Landfill Access Ticket: The Contractor shall provide, for every load destined for the VAFB landfill, a signed “Landfill Access Ticket”. A Contractor’s signed “Landfill Access Ticket” shall include, but not limited to, the following information: the contract number; prime contractor’s name and phone number; subcontractor’s name and phone number (as applicable); source where the material was generated: project name and facility name or number. The “Landfill Access Ticket” shall be signed by the Government Construction Representative, include name and phone number, or the contractor’s representative, if authorized by the government.

6. Material Acceptance: The Contractor’s solid waste loads or items not acceptable at the VAFB landfill or Recycling and Division Center will become the property of the Contractor and shall be disposed of off-base at no cost to the government.

7. Unique Acceptance Circumstances: The Contractor shall first obtain written approval from the landfill Service Contract Manager or 30 CES/CEV and government Contracting Officer.

8. Submittals: The Contractor shall submit monthly reports to the contracting officer for the 30 CES/CEV, Solid Waste Manager not later than the 5 th calendar day after the end of the month. The reports shall contain the weight, type and quantity of Solid Waste and/or Construction & Demolition Debris (mixed solid waste, scrap metal, scrap lumber, inert C&D, non inert C&D, green waste, mixed paper, green waste, soil, wood debris, tires, card board, Design HVAC System, B8290 01010-11 etcetera.) taken off base for recycling, sale, or disposal. Copies of the weight tickets, sales receipts, and disposal certificates, shall be included in the submittal when available.

Contractor must identify where each type of material was taken for processing or disposal.

Any materials shipped out of state must be flagged.

1.12 POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCBS) MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS

A. General: The Contractor shall comply with, but not limited to: Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), 40 CFR 761 (PCB Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce, and Use Prohibitions); and 30 SW Plans, 32-7043-A, Hazardous Waste Management Plan, Appendix 12, Special Topics; 32-7086, Hazardous Materials Management Plan, Chapter IX, PCB Management.

B. PCB Generated on VAFB: The Contractor shall coordinate all PCB waste disposal documentation through the base CAP contract operator prior to PCB waste handling.

C. Management: The Contractor shall, if required, test all electrical equipment removed for the presence of PCBs or the potential to contain PCBs. The Contractor shall manage the PCB waste or potential PCB waste as a PCB waste until it is determined that the items do not contain PCBs.

The Contractor shall pay for testing and laboratory analyses. The Government will make every effort to locate and identify all PCBs prior to bidding, however this is not always possible. If positive PCB identification has been made, then the Contractor shall coordinate with 30 CES/CEV prior to handling any PCB waste or PCB contaminated equipment.

1.13 LEAD BASED PAINT (LBP) MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS

A. General: The Contractor shall comply with, but not limited to: Title 17, CCR, Division 1, Chapter 8, Accreditation, Certification, and Work Practices For Lead-based Paint and Lead hazards; 30 SW Plans, 32-1002, Lead-Based Paint Management Plan; 32-7042, Solid Waste Management Plan; Plan 32-7043-A, Hazardous Waste Management Plan (especially Appendix 12, Special Topics); and Specification Section 02084, Lead based Paint Abatement and Disposal.

B. Management Plan: The Contractor shall submit the LBP Management Plan for approval to the 30 CES/CEV prior to the start of any LBP work on VAFB. (Note: This is required per specification Section 02084, LBP Abatement and Disposal.

C. Encountering LBP: If unspecified LBP is encountered during the construction phase, the Contractor shall cease work and make arrangements for sampling of the material prior to resuming. The Government will make every effort to locate and identify all LBP prior to bidding, however this is not always possible. These materials are often hidden and cannot be discovered until demolition activities begin or after the start of construction activities. The Contractor shall not resume LBP work until the sampled material results are known and the LBP Management Plan has been submitted, updated, and any compliance actions required or approved by 30 CES/CEV.

1.14 ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS - SUPPLEMENTAL

A. General: The Contractor shall comply with the following regulations:

1. California Health and Safety Code Section 25143.7

2. 40 CFR Part 61 Subpart M (National Emission Standards for Asbestos)

3. Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (SBCAPCD) Rule 1001

4. 40 CFR Part 763, Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools

5. 29 CFR 1926.1101, Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

6. 8 California Code of Regulations, Subchapter 4, Section 1529, Asbestos

7. 8 California Code of Regulations, Subchapter 2, Section 341.15

8. 22 California Code of Regulations, Sections 66260-66270, Hazardous Waste Regulation

9. 40 CFR Part 260-270, Hazardous Waste Regulations

10. 30 SW Plan, 32-7043-A, Hazardous Waste Management Plan

11. 30 SW Plan 32-7042, Solid Waste Management Plan

12. 30 SW Plan 32-1052-A, Asbestos Management Plan

13. 30 SW 32-1052-B, Asbestos Operating Plan

14. Specification Section 02075, Removal and Disposal of Asbestos Materials

15. Specification Section 02081/0282, Asbestos Abatement-Small Scale/Large-Scale

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B. Asbestos Hazard Response Act (AHERA): Federal and contractor employees that affect asbestos processes in construction shall possess current certification and training in accordance with AHERA described in 40 CFR 763.92 and Appendix C, Asbestos Model Accreditation Plan.

C. VAFB Landfill usage: If contract permits, non-friable designated waste asbestos can be disposed at the VAFB landfill if the non-friable asbestos-containing materials (ACM) is double wrapped with 6-mil plastic. Contact 30 CES/CEV in order to request a disposal manifest. The disposal contractor shall provide 30 CES/CEV with a copy of the signed disposal manifest and landfill receipt.

D. Miscellaneous: The Contractor shall be competent with all relevant asbestos survey observations, results, and findings prior to the start of asbestos activities on VAFB. The government will make every effort to locate and identify all asbestos prior to contract award, however this is not always possible.

1. The Contractor’s shall make a commitment not to undertake any general construction work or any other activities that would break-up, dislodge, or similarly disturb ACM until a licensed asbestos Contractor has been approved.

2. The Contractor shall conduct an asbestos safety conference for construction projects prior to the start of actual work. The asbestos safety conference shall include representatives of the contracting agency, 30 CES/CEV, the employer, employees, and employee representatives.

3. In the discussion of the Contractor's asbestos safety program, the Contractor shall include, but not limited to: methods, devices, processes, practices, conditions, or activities the Contractor intends to use in providing a safe place of work.

4. The Contractor shall maintain written documentation of topics discussed and persons attending these asbestos safety meetings, and upon request, provide a copy to the Contracting Officer.

5. The Contractor’s competent person shall meet the definitions described in both 29 CFR 1926.1101(b) and 29 CFR 1926.32(f). 29 CFR 1926.32(f) defines the competent person as one who is capable of identifying asbestos hazards, capable of controlling the asbestos exposure, and possesses the authority to eliminating exposure to asbestos as specified in 29 CFR 1926.32(f). The Contractor’s competent person shall be trained according to the criteria specified in the EPA’s Model Accreditation Plan, which is described in 40 CFR 763 for the contractor/supervisor.

E. Work Plan: The Contractor shall submit, for approval, the Site-Specific Asbestos Work Plan to 30 CES/CEV Asbestos Manager prior to the start of any asbestos work on VAFB. The Contractor shall update the Site-Specific Asbestos Work Plan as required. It is a violation of California state law to design and/or provide asbestos abatement specifications and perform the asbestos abatement. The Site-Specific Work Plan shall include, at a minimum, the following:

1. Name and contact information of all parties involved with the project, including general contractor, asbestos abatement contractor, and project monitor. The asbestos project design shall be performed by an accredited AHERA Asbestos Abatement Project Designer. The asbestos contractor/supervisor shall be accredited by AHERA.

2. Description of methods and procedures for handling, removal, and disposal of ACM as well as the quantities of ACM to be removed

3. Statement of compliance IAW OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1926.1101 and Title 8 CCR 1529

4. Air monitoring plan (40 CFR 763)

5. Description of engineering controls, equipment staging, containment construction, decontamination units and operational guidelines, clean room, equipment room, negative pressure air flow devices, and containment certification by the project monitor

6. On-site safety and health plan, training certificates, medical and respiratory fit test records, material safety data sheets, work place entry & exit procedures, emergency contact list, Design HVAC System, B8290 01010-13

California OSHA posters, OHSA Notification procedures, entry/exit logs, and air sampling monitoring results

7. Site security plan

8. Emergency contingency plan and contact information

9. Personnel protective equipment list

10. Description of work clearance and final inspection procedures

F. Encountering ACM: When suspected ACM is encountered during the construction phase, then the Contractor shall immediately cease work and make arrangements for sampling of the material prior to resuming work. The Contractor shall be responsible for identifying suspected ACM encountered during activities that were not previously identified in the asbestos survey. An updated and/or approved site specific asbestos abatement plan shall be required in this case.

G. Air monitoring: Required for all VAFB asbestos abatement contracted activities and shall meet the minimum criteria specified in 40 CFR 763, Appendix A. Air monitoring activities will include, at a minimum, a baseline analysis, work area analysis during abatement activities, and outside air monitoring.