ATTACHMENT 08 Section 01 35 43 Environmental Procedures.pdf

Section 01 35 43 – Environmental Procedures

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

A. 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.

B. AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI)

1. ANSI Z400.1, Hazardous Industrial Chemicals -Material Safety Data

Sheets – Preparation

C. ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

1. ASTM D 4840, Sampling Chain-Of-Custody Procedures

2. ASTM D 5663, Validating Recycled Content in Packaging Paper and

Paperboard

3. ASTM E 1991, Environmental Life Cycle Assessment of Building

Materials/Products

4. ASTM E 2114, Standard Terminology for Sustainability Relative to the

Performance of Buildings

D. INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION (ISO)

1. ISO 14040, Environmental Management - Life Cycle Assessment -

Principles and Framework

E. NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY (NIST)

1. BEES 3.0c, Building for Environmental and Economic Sustainability

F. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)

1. Biomass R&D Act, Biomass Research and Development Act

2. U.S. Farm Bill, U.S. Farm Bill of May 2002

G. U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)

1. NPDES, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System

H. U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL (USGBC)

1. LEED, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design(tm) Green

Building Rating System for New Construction (LEED-NC)

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

1. 40 CFR Protection of Environment

2. 40 CFR 261 Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Definitions pertaining to sustainable development are as defined in ASTM E

2114 and as specified.

1. "Biobased content" is calculated as the weight of the biobased material divided by the total weight of the product, and is expressed as a percentage by weight.

2. "Biobased materials" include fuels, chemicals, building materials, or electric power or heat produced from biomass as defined by the Biomass R&D Act. Minimum biobased content shall be as defined in the U.S. Farm Bill.

3. "Chain-of-custody" is a process whereby a product or material is maintained under the physical possession or control during its entire life cycle.

4. "Pollution and environmental damage" is caused by the presence of chemical, physical, or biological elements or agents. Human health or welfare is adversely affected; ecological balances are unfavorably altered;

the utility of the environment for aesthetic, cultural, or historical purposes degrades.

1.3 PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING

A. After award of Contract and prior to commencement of the work, the Contractor shall schedule and conduct a meeting with the Contracting Officer to discuss the proposed Environmental Protection Plan and to develop a mutual understanding relative to the details of environmental protection.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Government approval is required for submittals. The following shall be submitted:

1. Preconstruction Submittals

a. Environmental Protection Plan

2. Product Data

a. Field Quality Control Reports

3. Certificates

a. Environmental Regulatory Requirements - For Government's records, submit copies of permits, licenses, certifications, inspection reports, releases, jurisdictional settlements, notices, receipts for fee payments, judgments, correspondence, records, and similar documents, established for compliance with environmental regulations bearing on performance of the work.

4. Manufacturer's Instructions

a. Material Safety Data Sheets

1.5 CONTRACTOR'S ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER

A. Designate an on-site Environmental Manager responsible for overseeing the environmental goals for the project and implementing procedures for environmental protection.

B. Duties

1. The Environmental Manager shall be responsible for the following:

a. Compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including maintaining required documentation.

b. Implementation of the Waste Management Plan.

c. Implementation of the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management Plan.

d. Implementation of the Environmental Protection Plan.

e. Environmental training for Contractor personnel in accordance with their position requirements.

f. Monitoring and documentation of environmental procedures.

C. Qualifications

1. Minimum 5 years construction experience on projects of similar size and scope; minimum 2 years experience with environmental procedures similar to those of this project; familiarity with Environmental Management Systems (EMSs); familiarity with environmental regulations applicable to construction operations.

1.6 ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for knowing federal, state, and local regulatory requirements pertaining to legal disposal of all construction and demolition waste materials. Comply with all applicable regulations and maintain records of permits, licenses, certificates, and other environmental regulatory requirement correspondences.

1.7 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PRODUCTS

A. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

1. Submit an MSDS for each product specified in other sections or required by OSHA to have an MSDS. MSDS shall be prepared no earlier than June 1998. Include information for MSDS Sections 1 through 16 in accordance with ANSI Z400.1 and as follows:

a. Section 11: Include data used to determine the hazards cited in Section

3. Identify acute data, carcinogenicity, reproductive effects, and target organ effects.

b. Section 12: Include data regarding environmental impacts during raw materials acquisition, manufacture, and use. Include data regarding environmental impacts in the event of an accidental release.

c. Section 13: Include data regarding the proper disposal of the chemical.

Include information regarding recycling and reuse. Indicate whether the product is considered “hazardous waste" according to 40 CFR 261.

d. Section 14: Identify hazard class for shipping.

e. Section 15: Identify federal, state, and local regulations applicable to the material.

f. Section 16: Include additional information relative to recycled content, biobased content, and other information regarding environmental and health impacts.

1.8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN

A. Prepare and submit an Environmental Protection Plan not less than 10 days before the preconstruction meeting. At a minimum, address the following elements in accordance with this section:

1. Identification and contact information for Environmental Manager.

2. General site information, including preconstruction description and photographs.

3. Summary of training program.

4. Procedures to address air resources.

5. Monitoring and quality control procedures.

B. Revise and resubmit Plan as required by the Contracting Officer. Approval of Contractor's Plan will not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for compliance with applicable environmental regulations.

1.9 ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING

A. Contractor shall provide environmental training for workers performing work on the project site.

B. Instructor Qualifications

1. Training shall be given by a firm or individual experienced in providing training or education similar in content and extent to that indicated for this project.

C. Training Program

1. Develop a training program for all site workers that includes the following topics:

a. Overview of environmental and sustainability issues related to the building industry.

b. Overview of environmental and sustainability issues related to the project.

c. Compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations.

d. Review of site specific procedures and management plans implemented during construction, including the Waste Management Plan, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management Plan, Environmental Protection Plan, and procedures for noise and acoustics management.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE PRODUCTS

A. Consider raw materials acquisition, production, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, reuse, operation, maintenance, and disposal of products, and provide products and materials with the least effect on the environment, determined by LCA analysis, released toxins, and other methods.

B. Prohibited Materials

1. The use of the following materials is prohibited:

a. Products containing asbestos.

b. Products containing urea formaldehyde.

c. Products containing polychlorinated biphenyls.

d. Products containing chlorinated fluorocarbons.

e. Solder or flux containing more than 0.2 percent lead and domestic water pipe or pipe fittings containing more than 8 percent lead.

f. Paint containing more than 0.06 percent lead.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES

A. Comply with applicable regulations and these specifications. Preserve the natural resources within the project boundaries and outside the limits of permanent work performed under this Contract in their existing condition or restore to an equivalent or improved condition as approved by the Contracting Officer.

B. General Disturbance

1. Confine demolition and construction activities to maximum 40 feet beyond the building perimeter, 5 feet beyond solid paving unless otherwise specified in individual task order. Remove debris, rubbish, and other waste materials resulting from demolition and construction operations from site.

Transport materials with appropriate vehicles and dispose of them off site to areas that are approved for disposal by governing authorities having jurisdiction. Avoid spillage by covering and securing loads when hauling on or adjacent to public streets or highways. Remove spillage and sweep, wash, or otherwise clean project site, streets, or highways. Burning is prohibited.

C. Water Resources

1. Comply with requirements of the NPDES and the applicable State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES). Prevent oily or other hazardous substances from entering the ground, drainage areas, or local bodies of water. Store and service construction equipment at areas designated for collection of oil wastes. Prevent ponding of stagnant water conducive to mosquito breeding habitat. Prevent run-off from site during demolition and construction operations.

3.2 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Comply with requirements of agencies having jurisdiction and as specified herein. Provide field practices, shipping, and handling of samples in accordance with ASTM D 4840. Provide Field Quality Control Reports in accordance with approved Environmental Protection Plan.

-- End of Section --