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ACM Abatement Plan At The

Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge 61389 Hwy 434

Lacombe, LA 70445 Project Contact: Neil Lalonde, Project Leader (985) 882-2003

SCOPE OF WORK:

The testing and clearance contractor will develop an Asbestos Abatement Plan to detail the scope of work and procedures for the remediation of the asbestos identified throughout the Old

Cafeteria building. The scope of work will also include the clearance criteria that must be met for each work area where asbestos is potentially disturbed to pass clearance, as detailed in Louisiana

Administrative Code, Title 33: Part III regulations, Chapter 27 and/or Chapter 51. The scope of work will require that the third-party abatement contractor clean the work area in such a manner to meet visual clearance criteria and/or until air clearance sample results are below clearance standards detailed in LAC 33: III, Ch 27 and/or Ch 51. Air monitoring and clearance will be completed by a separate contractor.

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The work covered includes the development and completion of an Asbestos Abatement

Plan. The air monitoring and clearance required for the use of the building to be turned back over to the owner. An Asbestos survey of the building can be provided upon request. The asbestos work includes the removal and abatement of the following:

1. Removal and disposal of ACM (Asbestos-Containing Material) pipe insulation wrap, mastic and associated materials, accessories and equipment located in mechanical penthouse, kitchen, storage rooms and fire cache;

2. Removal and disposal of ACM transite ceiling tiles in the kitchen area;

3. Cleanup, and coordination with independent third party contractor conducting

Air and Wipe/Tape Lift Clearance Sampling for Building.

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1.02 REGULATORY REFERENCES

All work shall be performed in compliance with current Federal, State, and local regulations, including U.S. EPA, OSHA, Louisiana Rules and Regulations, and any other accepted industry standards. The most recent edition of relevant regulations, standards, documents, or codes shall be in effect including:

40 CFR, Part 61 EPA NESHAPS

40 CFR 763 EPA Worker Protection Rule

40 CFR 736.92(a)(2) EPA Training of Asbestos Workers

29 CFR 1910.1001 OSHA General Industry Asbestos Standard

29 CFR 1926.1101 Construction Industry Asbestos Standard

29 CFR 1910.134 OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard

29 CFR 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure & Medical Records

29 CFR 1926.59 Hazard Communication for Construction

29 CFR 1910.145 Specifications for Accident Prevention Signs and Tags

49 CFR Parts 171 & 172 DOT / FHWA, Bureau of Motor Carrier Safety

40 CFR 241 Guidelines for the Land Disposal of Solid Wastes

40 CFR 257 Criteria for Classification of Solid Waste Disposal

Facilities and Practices

And all applicable Rules & Regulations of the State of Louisiana on Safety, Environment, Health and Transportation.

Any conflicts or overlap of these requirements shall be governed by the more stringent regulation or standard. Neither the Government nor its representative shall be responsible for acts or omissions of the contractor, its subcontractors, or any of its agents or employees performing any of the ACM removal, abatement tasks or testing and monitoring.

1.03 RESPONSIBILITIES

The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, facilities, equipment, services, insurance, and incidentals necessary to conduct monitoring and clearance tests within the indicated work areas. The contractor is encouraged to visit the site and become familiar with the scope and work requirements.

The contractor shall be responsible for exercising care to prevent damage to the work area and existing facilities; however if damaged does occur, restore to original condition and to Government’s satisfaction.

The contractor shall comply with industry recommended standards and use accepted

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While performing work, the contractor shall be subject to onsite inspection by the

Contracting Officer or his Representative. If the work is in violation of specification requirements, the Contracting Officer may issue a stop work order until the violation is resolved. Standby time and expenses required to resolve the violation shall be at the contractor’s expense.

1.04 CONTRACTOR’S QUALIFICATIONS AND PRE-WORK ACTIVITIES

Contractor shall be currently licensed/certified by the State of Louisiana for asbestos testing and monitoring. The contractor shall have a minimum of two (2) years of successful experience in projects of similar nature.

Prior to commencing work, Contractor shall plan the sequencing of the asbestos work and methods to be used to assure the safety of the occupants, workers, and visitors to the site.

The plan should include approximate location of decontamination areas, the methods for controlling emissions in the work area, the containerization / disposal of the asbestos debris, and final clearance sampling and certification for safe occupancy. The contractor shall ensure that each employee that is to be on site is currently trained in the specific work practices that will be performed in this project.

Contractor shall employ a qualified Asbestos Tester or Industrial Hygienist that is experienced, qualified in, and certified to perform the final asbestos clearance, air and wipe sampling. The testing laboratory selected shall be certified to analyze asbestos fibers and content.

PART 2 - EXECUTION

2.01 GENERAL WORK REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall be responsible for providing a complete Asbestos Abatement Plan within 60 days of contract award.

The contractor will coordinate all work with the abatement contractor to ensure a timely and efficient workflow.

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2.02 FINAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATION

The clearance contractor shall coordinate with the abatement contractor’s certified representative for conducting final clearance testing and certification of the office building. All equipment, instruments, methods and procedures used for final clearance testing shall be industry standard or better. Air and wiping/ tape lift sampling procedures shall be used as part of final clearance testing of work areas.

Based on the size and configuration of the work area(s) and type of ACM removed, the independent testing representative shall determine the number and type(s) of visual inspections, and the locations and total number and type(s) of air and wipe samples necessary to achieve final clearance certification for safe occupancy of the work areas and the complete office facility.

The work area shall be considered clean when there is the result of each air and wipe sample collected and analyzed is less than industry standard clearance levels. Repeat cleaning and clearance testing until the acceptable final clearance level is achieved.

Following satisfactory clearance of work area, remaining barriers may be removed and asbestos-contaminated waste properly disposed.

The independent testing representative shall provide to the Contracting Officer notification letter indicating the clearance results, recommendation for acceptance, and certification that the building is safe for occupancy and use.

2.03 PROJECT CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

Five (5) copies of the following shall be submitted in a bound notebook or binder upon completion of the ACM removal and abatement work:

1. Provide copies of any notifications forms that may have been furnished to the

State or other regulatory agency regarding work.

2. Submit air and wipe clearance sampling documentation and final clearance certification documentation; notify the Contracting Officer immediately of any exposures to fibers in excess of the acceptable limits.

3. Copies of contractor’s asbestos license, employee asbestos worker certifications, training, etc.

END OF WORK STATEMENT