Section01560 EnvProtection.doc

Solicitation No. AG-95CV-S-09-0020 Recovery – Replace or Repair/Resurface Roofs, Main Bldg

(N.Wing), WAB, & Service Bldg, WRRC, Albany, CA

SECTION 01560 – ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1

REFERENCE STANDARDS

A.

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

B.

See Section 01105, Special Conditions, for information relating to this Section.

1.

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) a.

40CFR 261: Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste.

b.

40CFR 262: Generators of Hazardous Waste.

c.

40CFR 263: Transporters of Hazardous Waste.

d.

40CFR 264: Owners and Operators of Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities.

e.

40CFR 265: Interim Status Standard for Owners and Operators of Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities.

f.

40CFR 300: National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan.

g.

49CFR 171: General Information, Regulations, and Definitions.

h.

49CFR 172: Hazardous Materials, Tables, and Hazardous Materials Communications Regulations i.

49CFR 178: Shipping Container Specification.

j. 49CFR 264.50: Contingency Plan and Emergency Procedures, Applicability.

2. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

3.

State and local regulations.

1.2

CONTRACTOR LIABILITIES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

A.

Government installations must comply with environmental protection laws, including but not limited to, the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and the Federal Facilities Compliance Act. The Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted inspection and enforcement authority to State and local governments. Inspection by an EPA agency may include questioning of Contractor personnel who are working with or have contact with hazardous materials and waste. Contractors shall complete and provide environmental training documentation for training required by Federal, State, and local regulations.

1.3

DEFINITIONS

A.

Definitions for sediment, solid waste, rubbish, debris, sanitary wastes, and hazardous wastes are found in Section 01105, Special Conditions, Para. 1.20.B.

B.

Chemical Wastes: This includes salts, acids, alkalis, herbicides, pesticides, and organic chemicals.

C.

Garbage: Refuse and scraps resulting from preparation, cooking, dispensing, and consumption of food.

D.

Landscape Features: Trees, plants, shrubs, and ground cover.

E.

Lead Acid Battery Electrolyte: The electrolyte substance (liquid medium) within a battery cell.

F.

Oily Waste: Petroleum products and bituminous materials.

G.

Class I Ozone Depleting Substance (ODS): Class I ODS is defined in Section 602(a) of the Clean Air Act and includes the following chemicals:

1.

Chlorofluorocarbon-11 (CFC-11)

2.

Chlorofluorocarbon-12 (CFC-12)

3.

Chlorofluorocarbon-13 (CFC-13)

4.

Chlorofluorocarbon-111 (CFC-111)

5.

Chlorofluorocarbon-112 (CFC-112)

6.

Chlorofluorocarbon-113 (CFC-113)

7.

Chlorofluorocarbon-114 (CFC-114)

8.

Chlorofluorocarbon-115 (CFC-115)

9.

Chlorofluorocarbon-211 (CFC-211)

10. Chlorofluorocarbon-212 (CFC-212)

11. Chlorofluorocarbon-213 (CFC-213)

12. Chlorofluorocarbon-214 (CFC-214)

13. Chlorofluorocarbon-215 (CFC-215)

14. Chlorofluorocarbon-216 (CFC-216)

15. Chlorofluorocarbon-217 (CFC-217)

16. Halon-1211

17. Halon-1301

18. Halon-2402

19. Carbon tetrachloride

20. Methyl chloroform

H.

Industrial Hygienist: An Industrial Hygienist certified by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene.

I.

Hazardous Materials: Hazardous materials as defined in 49 CFR 171 and listed in 49 CFR

172.

1.4

SUBMITTALS

A.

Submit the following:

1.

Statements:

a. Environmental protection plan.

b. Pollution prevention plan.

c. Permit for storm water discharge.

2.

Records:

a.

Solid waste disposal permit.

b. Hazardous waste disposal permit.

B.

Solid Waste Disposal Permit:

1.

Submit one copy of a State and local permit or license for the solid waste disposal facility.

2.

Submit a copy of the applicable EPA and State permits, manifests, or licenses for transportation, treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste by permitted facilities.

3.

Submit one copy of the EPA or State permit license, or regulation for the transporter who shall ship the hazardous waste to the permitted Treatment, Storage, and Disposal (TSD) facility.

4.

Submit written certification that hazardous waste turned in for disposal was generated on Government property and is identified, packaged, and labeled in accordance with 40 CRF 261, 40 CFR 262, and 40 CFR 263.

5.

Submit to the COR once every 7 calendar days and within 24 hours of a storm event that produces 0.5 inches of rain.

C.

Hazardous Waste Disposal Permit: If hazardous wastes are to be disposed of, submit a copy of the applicable EPA and State permits or licenses for transportation, treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste by permitted facilities.

1.5

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

A.

Environmental Plan: Provide and maintain, during the life of the contract, environmental protection as defined. Plan for and provide environmental protective measures to control pollution that develops during normal construction practice. Plan for and provide environmental protective measures required to correct conditions that develop during the construction of permanent or temporary environmental features associated with the project. Comply with Federal, State, and local regulations pertaining to the environment, including but not limited to, water, air, and noise pollution.

B.

Environmental Protection Plan:

1.

Hazardous materials (HM) brought onto the site: Any hazardous materials planned for use on the site shall be included in the site Hazardous Material Tracking Program and maintained as required by the Government. To assist this effort, the Contractor shall submit a list (including quantities) of HM to be brought to the site and copies of the corresponding material safety data sheets (MSDS). This list shall be submitted to the Government. At project completion, any hazardous material brought onto the site shall be removed from the site by the Contractor. The Contractor shall account for the quantity of HM brought to the site, the quantity used or expended during the job, and the leftover quantity which (1) may have additional useful life as a HM and shall be removed by the Contractor, or (2) may be a hazardous waste, which shall then be removed as specified herein.

2.

Hazardous waste (HW) generated: The Environmental Protection Plan shall list and quantify any HW to be generated during the project.

3.

Storage of hazardous waste: In accordance with site regulations, hazardous waste shall be stored near the point of generation up to a total quantity of one quart of acutely hazardous waste or 55 gallons of hazardous waste. Any volume exceeding these quantities shall be moved to a HW permitted area within 3 calendar days. Prior to generation of HW, contact the Government for labeling requirements for storage of hazardous wastes.

4.

Minimization of hazardous waste: In accordance with site regulations, the Contractor should substitute materials as necessary to reduce the generation of HW and include a statement to that effect in the Environmental Protection Plan.

5.

Environmental conditions likely to be encountered during this project: Contact the COR for conditions in the area of the project which may be subject to special environmental procedures. Include this information in the Environmental Protection Plan. Describe in the Environmental Protection Plan any permits required prior to working the area, and contingency plans in case an unexpected environmental condition is discovered.

6.

Permitting plans for any transportation and disposal, excavation, or construction of hazardous waste that shall require an environmental permit from an issuing agency: The Contractor is responsible for generating the permits and delivering the completed documents to the Government. The Government shall review the permits and the Contractor shall file the documents with the appropriate agency and complete disposal with the approval of the Government. Correspondence with the state concerning the environmental permits and completed permits shall be delivered to the Government.

C.

Environmental Protection Plan Format: The Environmental Protection Plan shall follow the following format:

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN Contracting Organization, Address and Phone Numbers

1.

Hazardous materials to be brought onto the site

2.

MSDS package

3.

Employee training documentation

4.

HW storage plan

5.

HW to be generated

6.

Permitting requirements identified

D.

Licenses and Permits: Obtain licenses and permits pursuant to the "Permits and Responsibilities" FAR clause.

E.

Inspections and Certifications: The Contractor is responsible to perform quality control inspections of the work in progress, and to submit certifications to the applicable regulatory agency, via the Contracting Officer, that the work conforms to the Contract and permit requirements.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1

PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES

A.

Preservation: Preserve the natural resources within the project boundaries and outside the limits of permanent work. Restore to an equivalent or improved condition upon completion of work. Confine construction activities to within the limits of the work indicated or specified. Conform to the national permitting requirements of the Clean Water Act.

B.

Land Resources: Do not remove, cut, deface, injure, or destroy trees or shrubs without the Government’s permission. Do not fasten or attach ropes, cables, or guys to existing nearby trees for anchorages unless authorized by the COR. Where such use of attach ropes, cables, or guys is authorized, the Contractor shall be responsible for any resultant damage.

1.

Protection: Protect existing trees which may be injured, bruised, defaced, or otherwise damaged by construction operations.

2.

Replacement: Remove trees and other landscape features scarred or damaged by equipment operations, and replace with equivalent, undamaged trees, and landscape features. Obtain Government’s approval before replacement.

3.

Oily Wastes: Prevent oily or other hazardous substances from entering the ground, drainage areas, or local bodies of water. Surround all temporary fuel oil or petroleum storage tanks with a temporary earth berm of sufficient size and strength to contain the contents of the tanks in the event of leakage or spillage.

4.

Wildlife Resources: Do not disturb wildlife.

5.

Temporary Construction: Remove traces of temporary construction facilities such as work areas, structures, stockpiles of excess or waste materials, and other signs of construction. Grade temporarily used areas to conform to surrounding contours.

3.2

CONTROL AND DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS WASTE

A.

Hazardous Waste Generation: Handle generated hazardous waste in accordance with 40 CFR 262.

B.

Hazardous Waste Disposal: Dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations, especially 40 CFR 263, 40 CFR 264, and 40 CFR 265. Removal of hazardous waste from Government property shall not occur without prior notification and coordination with the Government. Transport hazardous waste by a permitted, licensed, or registered hazardous waste transported to a TSD facility. Hazardous waste shall be properly identified, packaged, and labeled in accordance with 49 CFR 172. Provide completed manifest for hazardous waste disposed of off-site to the Government within 7 calendar days of disposal. No hazardous waste shall be brought onto the site.

C.

Hazardous Waste Storage: Store hazardous waste in containers in accordance with 49 CFR

178.

Hazardous waste shall be identified in accordance with 40 CFR 261 and 40 CFR 262.

D.

Spills of Oil and Hazardous Materials: Take precautions to prevent spills of oil and hazardous materials. In the event of a spill, immediately notify the Government. Spill response shall be in accordance with 40 CFR 300 and applicable State regulations.

E.

Lead-Acid Batteries: Dispose of lead-acid batteries that are not damaged or leaking in a State-approved battery recycle or at a permitted or interim status hazardous waste TSD facility. For lead-acid batteries that are leaking or have cracked casings, dispose of the electrolyte solution using one of the following alternatives:

1.

An industrial wastewater treatment plant, if available and approved by the Government for disposing of lead-acid battery electrolyte.

2.

Dispose of the lead-acid battery electrolyte at a permitted or interim status hazardous waste TSD facility.

F.

Management and Disposal: The management and disposal of waste lead-acid batteries and electrolyte shall comply with requirements for management and disposal of hazardous wastes.

G.

Petroleum Products: Protect against spills and evaporating during fueling and lubrication of equipment. Dispose of lubricants to be discarded and excess oil.

END OF SECTION 01560

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

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