21-Section 01110 - Environmental Protection Procedures 031826.pdf

ITB No.: 26-403/DL 01110 – 1 Rehab of Manholes, Sanitary Stations and Wet Wells - Phased Projects.

SECTION 01110

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROCEDURES

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 SCOPE OF WORK:

A. The work covered by this Section consists of furnishing all labor, materials and equipment and performing all work required for the prevention of environmental pollution in conformance with applicable laws and regulations, during and as the result of construction operations under this Contract. For the purpose of this Specification, environmental pollution is defined as the presence of chemical, physical, or biological elements or agents which adversely affect human health or welfare; unfavorably alter ecological balances; adversely affect plants or animals;

or degrade the utility of the environment for aesthetic and/or recreational purposes.

B. The control of environmental pollution requires consideration of air, water and land, and involves management of noise and solid waste, as well as other pollutants.

C. In addition to the requirements of this Section, the CONTRACTOR shall comply with the OWNER’s Pollution Prevention Plan specified at the end of this Section.

D. Schedule and conduct all work in a manner that will minimize the erosion of soils in the area of the work. Provide erosion control measures such as diversion channels, sedimentation or filtration systems, berms, staked hay bales, seeding, mulching or other special surface treatments as are required to prevent silting, muddying, or pollution of wetlands, streams, rivers, impoundments, lakes, stormwater ponds, etc. All erosion control measures shall be in place in an area prior to any construction activity in that area and shall be maintained throughout construction. Specific requirements for erosion and sedimentation controls are specified in Section 02270. The CONTRACTOR will be required to meet all the conditions specified in the permits and in the Specifications.

E. All specific conditions attached to existing permits for this site shall be included in the sedimentation and erosion control measures.

1.02 APPLICABLE REGULATIONS:

A. Comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations and applicable permits and their specific conditions concerning environmental pollution control and abatement.

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1.03 NOTIFICATIONS:

A. The ENGINEER will notify the CONTRACTOR in writing of any non-compliance with the foregoing provisions or of any environmentally objectionable acts and corrective action to be taken. State or local agencies responsible for verification of certain aspects of the environmental protection requirements shall notify the CONTRACTOR in writing, through the ENGINEER, of any non-compliance with State or local requirements. The CONTRACTOR shall, after receipt of such notice from the ENGINEER or from the regulatory agency through the ENGINEER, immediately take corrective action. Such notice, when delivered to the CONTRACTOR or their authorized representative at the site of the work, shall be deemed sufficient for the purpose. If the CONTRACTOR fails or refuses to comply promptly, the OWNER may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. No part of the time lost due to any such stop orders shall be made the subject of a claim for extension of time or for excess costs or damages by the CONTRACTOR unless it is later determined that the CONTRACTOR was in compliance.

1.04 IMPLEMENTATION:

A. Prior to commencement of the work, meet with the ENGINEER to develop mutual understandings relative to compliance with this provision and administration of the environmental pollution control program.

B. Remove temporary environmental control features, when approved by the ENGINEER, and incorporate permanent control features into the project at the earliest practicable time.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.01 EROSION CONTROL:

A. Provide positive means of erosion control such as shallow run on and run off ditches around construction to carry off surface water. Erosion control measures, such as siltation basins, hay check dams, mulching, jute netting and other equivalent techniques, shall be used as appropriate. Flow of surface water into excavated areas shall be prevented. Ditches around construction area shall also be used to carry away water resulting from dewatering of excavated areas. If dewatering is necessary, a dewatering plan must be prepared by a certified Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Florida and submitted to the ENGINEER and OWNER; then submitted and approved by the South Florida Water Management District prior to the

ITB No.: 26-403/DL 01110 – 3 commencement of work requiring dewatering. CONTRACTOR must comply with permits. However. No water from dewatering activities may be discharged offsite. At the completion of the work, ditches shall be backfilled and the ground surface restored to original condition. Additional details are provided in Appendix A to this section.

3.02 PROTECTION OF STREAMS AND CANALS:

A. Care shall be taken to prevent, or reduce to a minimum, any damage to any ditch or the stormwater outfall canal, from pollution by debris, sediment or other material, or from the manipulation of equipment and/or materials in or near such ditches. Water that has been used for washing or processing, or that contains oils or sediments that will reduce the quality of the water in the ditch, shall not be directly returned to the ditch. Such waters will be diverted through a settling basin or filter approved by the ENGINEER and meet required standards before being directed into the ditches and other water bodies.

B. The CONTRACTOR shall not discharge water from dewatering operations directly into any live or intermittent stream, channel, wetlands, surface water or any storm sewer. Water from dewatering operations shall be treated by filtration, settling basins, or other approved method to reduce the amount of sediment contained in the water to allowable levels.

C. All preventative measures shall be taken to avoid spillage of petroleum products and other pollutants. In the event of any spillage, prompt remedial action shall be taken in accordance with a contingency action plan approved by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. CONTRACTOR shall submit two (2) copies of approved contingency plans to the ENGINEER and OWNER. Additional details are provided in Appendix A to this Section.

3.03 PROTECTION OF LAND RESOURCES:

A. Land resources within the project boundaries and outside the limits of permanent work shall be restored to a condition, after completion of construction that will appear to be natural and not detract from the appearance of the project. Confine all construction activities to areas shown on the Drawings.

B. Outside of areas requiring earthwork for the construction of the new facilities, the CONTRACTOR shall not deface, injure, or destroy trees or shrubs, nor remove or cut them without prior approval from OWNER and ENGINEER. No ropes, cables, or guys shall be fastened to or attached to any existing nearby trees for anchorage unless specifically authorized by the ENGINEER.

Where such special emergency use is permitted, first wrap the

ITB No.: 26-403/DL 01110 – 4 trunk with a sufficient thickness of burlap or rags over which softwood cleats shall be tied before any rope, cable, or wire is placed. The CONTRACTOR shall in any event be responsible for any damage resulting from such use.

C. Where trees may possibly be defaced, bruised, injured, or otherwise damaged by the CONTRACTOR’s equipment, dumping or other operations, protect such trees by placing barricades around them. Monuments and markers shall be protected similarly before beginning operations near them.

D. Any trees or other landscape feature scarred or damaged by the CONTRACTOR’s equipment or operations shall be restored as nearly as possible to its original condition. The ENGINEER will decide what method of restoration shall be used and whether damaged trees shall be treated and healed or removed and disposed of.

All trimming or pruning shall be performed in an approved manner by experienced workmen with saws or pruning shears. Tree trimming with axes will not be permitted.

Climbing ropes shall be used where necessary for safety. Trees that are to remain, either within or outside established clearing limits, that are subsequently damaged by the CONTRACTOR and are beyond saving in the opinion of the ENGINEER, shall be immediately removed and replaced.

E. The locations of the CONTRACTOR’s storage, and other construction structures, required temporarily in the performance of the Work, shall be cleared as shown on the Drawings. Drawings showing storage facilities shall be submitted for approval of the ENGINEER.

F. If the CONTRACTOR proposes to construct temporary roads or embankments and excavations for work areas, they shall submit the following for approval at least thirty (30) days prior to scheduled start of such temporary work.

1. A layout of all temporary roads, excavations and embankments to be constructed within the work area.

2. Details of temporary road construction.

3. Drawings and cross sections of proposed embankments and their foundations, including a description of proposed materials.

G. Remove all signs of temporary construction facilities such as haul roads, work areas, structures, foundations of temporary structures, stockpiles of excess of waste materials, or any other vestiges of construction as directed by the ENGINEER. The disturbed areas shall be prepared and sodded as described in Section 02932, or as approved by the ENGINEER.

H. All debris and excess material will be disposed of in an approved area as noted on the Drawings.

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3.04 PROTECTION OF AIR QUALITY:

A. Burning. No open fires or burning will be permitted. If need dictates burning of any kind, CONTRACTOR must obtain prior approval of OWNER and obtain appropriate permits from the City of West Palm Beach Fire Marshall, Palm Beach County Environmental Resources Management Department, and Florida Department of Forestry.

B. Dust Control. The CONTRACTOR will be required to maintain all excavations, embankment, stockpiles, access roads, waste areas, borrow areas, and all other work areas within or without the project boundaries free from dust which could cause the standards for air pollution to be exceeded, and which would cause a hazard or nuisance to others.

C. An approved method of stabilization consisting of sprinkling or other similar methods will be required to control dust. The use of petroleum products is prohibited.

D. Sprinkling, to be approved, must be repeated at such intervals as to keep all parts of the disturbed area at least damp at all times, and the CONTRACTOR must have sufficient competent equipment on the job to accomplish this if sprinkling is used.

Dust control shall be performed as the work proceeds and wherever a dust nuisance or hazard occurs, as determined by the ENGINEER.

3.05 MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITIES DURING CONSTRUCTION:

A. During the life of this Contract, maintain all facilities constructed for pollution control as long as the operations creating the particular pollutant are being carried out or until the material concerned has become stabilized to the extent that pollution is no longer being created.

3.06 NOISE CONTROL:

A. The CONTRACTOR shall make every effort to minimize noises caused by their operations. Equipment shall be equipped with silencers or mufflers designed to operate with the least possible noise in compliance with State and Federal regulations.

3.07 NPDES GENERAL PERMIT FOR STORMWATER DISCHARGES FROM CONSTRUCTION

SITE:

A. The CONTRACTOR shall comply with stormwater discharge regulations and Amendments to the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.

1251 et seq.). On September 17, 1992, the State of Florida certified the general permit for stormwater discharges from construction sites for use in Florida. This project is governed by regulations under this general permit.

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B. Under these regulations, construction projects that disturb more than five acres must have and comply with a stormwater pollution prevention plan. A plan shall be completed and signed by the CONTRACTOR prior to initiation of any construction activities on the site.

C. The CONTRACTOR shall ensure that all employees and subcontractors implement the sediment and erosion control practices specified in Section 02270 and shown on the Drawings to properly manage stormwater.

D. CONTRACTOR, CONTRACTOR’s subcontractors, and OWNER shall complete and file a Notice of Intent (NOI) form not less than forty-eight (48) hours prior to any construction activities on the site. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for NOI’s required for their subcontractors following the same completion and filing. The NOI shall be submitted by Certified Mail to the following:

Storm Water Notice of Intent US EPA, Region 04/Water Permits Division Atlanta Federal Center 61 Forsyth St SW Atlanta, GA 30303-3104

South Florida Water Management District P.O. Box 24680 West Palm Beach, FL. 33416-4680

Florida Department of Environmental Protection 400 North Congress Avenue, Suite 200 West Palm Beach, Florida 33401

Florida Department of Environmental Protection NPDES Stormwater Notices Center Mail Station #2510 2600 Blair Stone Road Tallahassee, FL. 32399-2400

E. When all disturbed soils have been stabilized and temporary erosion and sediment control measures have been removed, this constitutes “elimination of stormwater discharges associated with industrial activities.”

F. At the time of elimination of stormwater discharges associated with industrial activities, the CONTRACTOR, CONTRACTOR’s subcontractor, and OWNER shall complete and submit a Notice of Termination (NOT) to the agencies listed in paragraph D. above.

END OF SECTION