Attachment_9_-_Sustainability_Implementation.pdf

Cahuilla Ranger Station Imperial Sand Dunes, CA

BLM CA State Office

Cahuilla Ranger Station (CRS) Sustainability Implementation – Attachment 9

Federal facilities and operations are required to meet federal statutory requirements. Many of these requirements relate to high-performance sustainable buildings. The Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings and Associated Instructions December 2020 provide a means to meet and document the building statutory requirements as well as other sustainable building recommendations. Compliance with the Guiding Principles is required for design/construction projects over $3.8M in FY2025. Below $3.8M, compliance with Guiding Principles is encouraged. In all projects, compliance with federal statutory requirements is mandatory.

For this project, the Design/Construction team shall coordinate with BLM to ensure compliance with the Guiding Principles. Guiding Principle criteria for New Construction and Modernization (NC&M) projects are listed below with clarification of the roles of the Design/Construction team and BLM in implementing each specific criteria and, in many cases, specific direction is provided for compliance. Submit a high-level summary detailing how each criteria/principle is addressed. Refer to the Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings and Associated Instructions December 2020 document for additional information and links to available resources.

NC&M 1.1 Integrated Design and Management The project sustainability goal is to meet the Guiding Principles as addressed through this document. Identify a team member for each criteria who is responsible to ensure compliance with the criteria. Document compliance of each criteria throughout design and construction including a summary submittal detailing how each principle is addressed.

NC&M 1.2 Sustainable Siting BLM is responsible to ensure site selection complies with Federal Management Regulation. No action required. (41 CFR § 102-76.20), (National Environmental Policy Act of 1966, as amended), (42 U.S.C. 4321), National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended), (16 U.S.C. 470)

NC&M 1.3 Stormwater Management Address stormwater management in accordance with “Technical Guidance on Implementing the Stormwater Runoff Requirements for Federal Projects under Section 438 of the Energy Independence and Security Act.” (42 USC § 17094)

NC&M 1.4 Infrastructure Utilization and Optimization Bicycle racks and showers are included in the project No action required.

NC&M 1.5 Commissioning Document that HVAC and lighting systems comply with Government requirements using the commissioning process identified in ASHRAE Standard 202. Tailor commissioning effort based on building size and system complexity. (42 U.S.C 8253(f)(1)(A))

NC&M 2.1 Energy Efficiency Ensure Energy Star and FEMP-designated products are provided and installed. Comply with modelling and documentation required by 10 CFR Part 433 (Commercial) or Part 435 (Residential) to design facility to exceed energy performance requirements by at least 30 percent, where life cycle cost-effective. For modular housing (factory built), obtain EnergyStar Certification by achieving an Energy Star score of 75 or higher instead of requirements of 10

CFR Part 435. (42 U.S.C. § 6834(a)(3)(A)), (10 CFR parts 433, subpart A and 10 CFR parts 435, subpart A), (42 U.S.C. § 8259b), (10 CFR § 436.40-436.43) NC&M 2.2 Energy Metering Provide standard electrical meter for each building. For multiple buildings, this could be accomplished by installing submetering downstream of the utility meter. (42 U.S.C. § 8253(e))

NC&M 2.3 Renewable Energy This element is not to be pursued. No action required. (42 U.S.C. § 15852(a))

NC&M 2.4 Benchmarking BLM will perform benchmarking after construction. No action required. (42 U.S.C. § 8253(f)(8))

NC&M 3.1 Indoor Water Use Provide WaterSense plumbing fixtures.

NC&M 3.2: Water Metering Provide standard water meter for each building. (Federal Building Metering Guidance)

NC& M 3.3 Outdoor Water Use Use of xeriscaping techniques are maximized. Use of potable water for irrigation is not anticipated. No action required.

NC&M 3.4 Alternative Water This element is not to be pursued. No action required.

NC&M 4.1 Ventilation and Thermal Controls Comply with the most current version of ASHRAE “Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality” Standard 62.1 and ASHRAE 55 “Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy.” (41 CFR §§ 102-74.195 and 102-74.185)

NC&M 4.2 Daylighting and Lighting Controls Meet illumination levels in accordance with 41 CFR § 102-74.180 and maximize the use of automatic dimming controls or accessible manual controls in regularly occupied spaces.

Provide regularly occupied spaces along exterior wall with shades. (41 CFR § 102-74.180)

NC&M 4.3 Low-Emitting Materials and Products Use compliant products on at least 75% of interior products by cost or surface area, for the following materials and products: composite wood products, flooring and carpet systems, wall panels, insulation, adhesive, sealants, interior paints, and finishes, solvents, janitorial supplies, and furnishings.

NC&M 4.4 Radon Mitigation Project is in EPA Radon Zone 3. No radon mitigation system anticipated. No action required.

(41 CFR § 102-80.20)

NC&M 4.5 Moisture and Mold Control BLM to implement moisture control strategy after construction. No action required.

NC&M 4.6 Indoor Air Quality during Construction

Develop and implement a plan to address indoor air quality during construction based upon “2008 IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings Under Construction.”

NC&M 4.7 Environmental Smoking Control Provide no smoking signs at building entrances. (41 CFR § 102-74.315 and 102-74.330)

NC&M 4.8 Integrated Pest Management BLM to develop and implement Integrated Pest Management after construction. No action required. (41 CFR § 102-74.35)

NC&M 4.9 Occupant Health and Wellness Project includes combination bottle-refilling stations and electric water coolers, bicycle racks, and picnic tables. No action required.

NC&M 5.1 Materials – Recycled Content Use compliant products to the maximum extent possible unless products are not available within a reasonable period of time, fail to meet the performance standards required, or are available at an unreasonable price. (42 U.S.C. § 6962)

NC&M 5.2 Materials – Biobased Content Use compliant products to the maximum extent possible unless products are not available within a reasonable period of time, fail to meet the performance standards required, or are available at an unreasonable price. (The Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002), (7 U.S.C 8102)

NC&M 5.3 Products Use Sustainable Products to the maximum extent possible unless products are not available within a reasonable period of time, fail to meet the performance standards required, or are available at an unreasonable price. (FAR 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services)

NC&M 5.4 Ozone Depleting Substances Use compliant products. (42 U.S.C. § 7671k), (42 U.S.C. § 7671l), (40 CFR part 82) (40 CFR Parts 84, 261, 262, 266, 270, and 271) (Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Management of Certain Hydrofluorocarbons and Substitutes Under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020)

NC&M 5.5 Hazardous Waste Comply with all hazardous waste construction or operation activities that are covered by RCRA subtitle C and subtitle I and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). (42 U.S.C. § 9601 et seq. and its implementing regulations at 40 CFR Parts 239-282)

NC&M 5.6 Solid Waste Management Identify markets for recyclables within 50-mile radius of project site. Where markets exist, divert at least 50% of construction and demolition materials from landfills. Where markets exist, identify space within the building for the collection and storage of the following waste streams;

paper, plastic, metal, corrugated cardboard, glass, and batteries.

NC&M 6.1 Risk Assessment Use tools to identify hazards, threats, and risks expected at the facility. Determine risk mitigation strategies or products that minimize risk exposure.

NC&M 6.2 Building Resilience and Adaptation Implement cost-effective strategies and products identified in risk assessment.