S05 Attachment 2 - 02 84 16 PCBs-Tubes-and Ballasts - Danville Renovate 58-1 R102.docx

SECTION 02 84 16

HANDLING OF FLUORESCENT TUBES & BALLASTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

1.2 PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

0. Removal and disposal of the mercury containing fluorescent light tubes, and light fixture ballasts. The Contractor is to field check all ballasts located inside of the fluorescent light fixtures in the work areas to determine the presence of PCBs by the label identification. All ballasts without labels clearly stating “No PCB’s” are to be packaged, transported, and disposed or recycled as PCB containing material by the Environmental Contractor in accordance with EPA regulations in 40 CFR 761.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

1.3.1 Universal Waste

Universal Waste means any of the following hazardous wastes that are managed under the universal waste requirements 40 CFR 273:

(1) Lamps as described in Sec. 273.5 of this chapter;

(2) Ballasts as described in Sec. 273.5 of this chapter.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.4.1 Regulatory Requirements

Perform work in accordance with 40 CFR 761 and perform mercury-containing lamps storage and transport in accordance with 40 CFR 261, 40 CFR 264, 40 CFR 265, and 40 CFR 273.

1.4.2 Training

Certified industrial hygienist (CIH) shall instruct and certify the training of all persons involved in the removal of batteries, ballasts, mercury-containing lamps, and thermostats. The instruction shall include: The dangers of mercury exposure, decontamination, safe work practices, and applicable OSHA and EPA regulations. The CIH shall review and approve the Removal Work Plans.

1.4.3 Regulation Documents

Maintain at all times one copy each at the office and one copy each in view at the job site of 29 CFR 1910.1000, 40 CFR 260, 40 CFR 261, 40 CFR 262, 40 CFR 263, 40 CFR 265, 40 CFR 268, 40 CFR 270, and 40 CFR 273, and of the Contractor removal work plan and disposal plan for PCB and for associated mercury-containing lamps.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

Certificates

Training Certification Removal Work Plan Disposal Plan

Closeout Submittals

Certificate of Disposal and/or recycling. Submit to the Government before application for payment within 30 days of the date that the disposal of the batteries and mercury-containing lamp waste identified on the manifest was completed.

1.6 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS Use special clothing:

a. Disposable gloves (polyethylene)

b. Eye protection

c. PPE as required

1.7 SCHEDULING

Notify the Contracting Officer 20 days prior to the start of removal work.

1.8 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.8.1 Work Plan

Submit a job-specific plan within 20 calendar days after award of contract of the work procedures to be used in the removal, packaging, and storage of batteries and mercury-containing lamps. Include in the plan: Requirements for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), spill cleanup procedures and equipment, eating, smoking and restroom procedures. The plan shall be approved and signed by the Certified Industrial Hygienist. Obtain approval of the plan by the Contracting Officer prior to the start of removal work.

1.8.2 Disposal/Recycling Plan

Submit a Disposal or Recycling Plan with 45 calendar days after award of contract. The Plan shall comply with applicable requirements of federal, state, and local regulations and address:

a. Estimated quantities of wastes to be generated, disposed of, and/or recycled.

b. Names and qualifications of each Contractor that will be transporting, storing, treating, and disposing of the wastes. Include the facility location. Furnish two copies of EPA and state waste permit applications and EPA identification numbers, as required.

c. Names and qualifications (experience and training) of personnel who will be working on-site with wastes.

d. Spill prevention, containment, and cleanup contingency measures to be implemented.

e. Work plan and schedule for waste removal, containment, storage, transportation, disposal and or recycling. Wastes shall be cleaned up and containerize daily.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

Not used.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 WORK PROCEDURE

Furnish labor, materials, services, and equipment necessary for the removal of the ballasts and mercury-containing fluorescent lamps, in accordance with local, state, or federal regulations. Do not expose lamps or batteries to open flames or other high temperature sources since toxic decomposition by-products may be produced. Do not break mercury containing fluorescent lamps.

3.1.1 Work Operations

Ensure that work operations or processes involving Universal Waste materials are conducted in accordance with 40 CFR 761, 40 CFR 262 40 CFR 263, and the applicable requirements of this section, including but not limited to:

a. Obtaining suitable storage sites.

b. Notifying Contracting Officer prior to commencing the operation.

c. Reporting leaks and spills to the Contracting Officer.

d. Cleaning up spills.

e. Inspecting Universal Waste items and waste containers for leaks and forwarding copies of inspection reports to the Contracting Officer.

f. Maintaining inspection, inventory and spill records.

3.3 REMOVAL

3.3.1 Lighting Lamps

Remove lighting tubes/lamps from the lighting fixture and carefully place (unbroken) into appropriate containers (original transport boxes or equivalent). In the event of a lighting tube/lamp breaking, sweep and place waste in double plastic taped bags and dispose of as universal waste as specified herein.

3.3.2 Ballasts

Field check ballast labels and remove all ballasts that are not marked “No PCB’s” from the fixtures and carefully place into metal drums for transportation to an EPA licensed recycling/disposal facility.

3.4 STORAGE FOR DISPOSAL

3.4.1 Storage Containers for lamps

Store mercury containing lamps in appropriate DOT containers. The boxes shall be stored and labeled for transport in accordance with 40 CFR 273.

3.4.2 Storage Containers for ballasts

Store PCB ballasts in appropriate DOT containers. The drums shall be stored and labeled for transport in accordance with 40 CFR 273.

3.4.3 Labeling of Waste Containers Label with the following:

a. Date the item was placed in storage and the name of the cognizant activity/building.

b. Label waste in accordance with 40 CFR 273. Affix labels to all waste containers.

3.5 DISPOSAL

Dispose of off Government property in accordance with EPA, DOT, and local regulations at a permitted site.

3.5.1 Identification Number

For mercury containing lamp removal, Federal regulations 40 CFR 273 require that large quantity handlers of Universal waste (LQHUW) must provide notification of universal waste management to the appropriate EPA Region (or state director in authorized states), obtain an EPA identification number, and retain for three years records of off-site shipments of universal waste. The contractor shall verify that the activity has a U.S. EPA generator identification number for use on the Universal Waste manifest. If not, the contractor shall advise the activity that it must file and obtain an I.D. number with EPA prior to commencement of removal work.

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