C12_Att_04-Bnr_Contractors_Guide_January_2020.pdf

NAVAL BASE KITSAP

BANGOR

CONTRACTORS GUIDE

TO

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

January 2020

Naval Base Kitsap Bangor Contractor’s Guide to Environmental Compliance

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Compliance with all applicable Federal, State, local, and Bangor environmental requirements is mandatory. In emergencies when the Contracting Officer is not available, Bangor has designated points of contact that may be reached using the telephone numbers provided in the guide. These individuals may provide information and guidance, but are not authorized to provide direction to contractors.

This document is provided for general awareness only. It remains the contractor’s duty to comply with all applicable laws, and this guide alone cannot assure such compliance. To the extent the requirements of this document are in conflict with the contract specifications, the contract specifications are the controlling document. If the contractor believes this guidance conflicts with the specifications, address this with the Contracting Officer.

TELEPHONE LISTINGS

Emergencies (Medical Assistance, Fire, Flooding, Emergency Spill Response, etc.):

When using a Bangor telephone.............................................................................. 9-1-1 When using a non-Bangor telephone ....................................................... (360) 396-4444

Project Points of Contact Environmental Project Coordinator ........................................................... (360) 396-5879

Environmental Managers Air Program Manager ............................................................................... (360) 315-5085 Asbestos Management ............................................................................ (360) 396-6077 Cultural Resources (Archaeological Resources) ....................................... (360) 315-1162 Cultural Resources (Historic Resources) .................................................. (360) 476-6613 Environmental Management System ....................................................... (360) 476-6068 Forester ................................................................................................... (360) 396-0064 Hazardous Material Management ............................................................ (360) 396-5083 Hazardous Waste Management .............................................................. (360) 396-5094 Natural Resources .................................................................................... (360) 315-2452 Pollution Prevention ................................................................................. (360) 396-5085 Solid Waste Management ........................................................................ (360) 396-0125 Spill Manager ........................................................................................... (360) 396-5087 Spill Prevention Countermeasures and Controls ..................................... (360) 315-2451 Stormwater Manager ............................................................................... (360) 396-1992 Stormwater MS4 Manager ........................................................................ (360) 315-1992 Waste Water ............................................................................................ (360) 396-5091 Water Quality and Stormwater Discharge ................................................ (360) 315-1992

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

1.2 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

1.3 ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

2.0 AIR POLLUTION

2.1 EQUIPMENT THAT MAY CONTAIN REFRIGERANTS SUCH AS CHILLERS, COMPRESSSORS,

OR CONDENSORS

2.2 EQUIPMENT THAT HAS THE POSSIBILITY OF PRODUCING OR CONTROLLING AIR

POLLUTION EMISSIONS

2.3 CONSTRUCTION PROCESSES THAT HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO CREATE A DUST HAZARD,

GENERAL AIR EMMISIONS, OR OBJECTIONABLE ODORS

4.0 CLEAN WATER

4.1 WELLHEAD PROTECTION

5.0 DEMOLITION

5.1 SITE APPROVAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

5.1.1 HAZARDOUS WASTE

5.1.2 AIR AND ABESTOS

6.0 EXCAVATIONS

6.1 SOIL HANDLING PROCEDURES

7.0 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL MANAGEMENT

7.1 CLASS I OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES

8.0 NATURAL RESOURCES

8.2 FORESTRY

9.0 CULTURAL RESOURCES

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10.0 INSTALLATION RESTORATION PROGRAM

11.0 SPILL PREVENTION

11.1 PREVENTATIVE MEASURES

11.2 SPILL EVENT

11.2.1 NON-EMERGENCY SPILL EVENT

11.2.2 EMERGENCY SPILL EVENT

12.0 STORAGE TANKS AND OIL FILLED EQUIPMENT

13.0 STORMWATER AND WASTEWATER

13.1 STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN

13.2 PRESSURE WASHING

14.0 WASTE MANAGEMENT (INCLUDES BOTH HAZARDOUS AND NON-HAZARDOUS REFUSE) .. 20

14.1 SOLID WASTE

14.2 RECYCLING

14.3 POYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCBs)

15.0 SUMMMARY

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1.0 INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE AND

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

The Navy is committed to being a good environmental steward; operating in a manner compatible with the environment and in compliance with environmental regulations. The Region’s Environmental Policy proclaims the Navy will operate in an environmentally compliance while performing its mission, and any company under contract with the Navy, must also provide a personal commitment to environmental protection.

1.1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

“Environmental compliance” means conforming to all applicable environmental laws/regulations including Naval Base Kitsap Bangor unique requirements. The cost of environmental compliance is a legal responsibility.

Non-compliance is far more costly over time as consequences of serious violations can include individual penalties and civil/criminal charges as well as bad publicity, which will affect relations with the community as well as the ability to receive new contracts. Contractors must always include environmental compliance in their policies, procedures, and operations.

Large projects such as construction will have environmental controls specified in the contract. The contract will specify if a formal Environmental Protection Plan must be submitted to the Contracting Officer for review and comment (a generic Environmental Protection Plan template is available upon request). If this requirement is not specified in the contract, a meeting with members of the Environmental Division is still required prior to starting the job in order to determine the job requirements and if such a plan is needed. Information about contacting the Environmental Division Managers is contained in the following sections of this guide. If a plan is required, guidance will be provided to the contractor. If a plan is not required, compliance with this guide and any instructions provided by Environmental is still expected.

1.2 ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

It is the regional Environmental Policy to be committed to:

• Compliance with environmental laws and regulations

• Awareness and continual improvement

• Resource conservation

• Environmental protection through pollution prevention

This commitment is important regardless of the size of the job. Whether it is a large construction project or a small paint job, it is mandatory to consider the environment in all operations.

Awareness and participation are vital to the success of the ISO 14000 Environmental Management System (EMS).

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To support the EMS, everyone must be knowledgeable of:

• The environmental policy

• Potential environmental impacts or aspects associated with the project

• Emergency response procedures

Environmental regulations continue to increase and Bangor now operates under separate discharge permits for air emissions, wastewater/sewer, and stormwater. Specific to hazardous waste, Bangor operates as a fully regulated, large quantity generator. Compliance with environmental regulations requires specialized knowledge and expertise. Bangor’s environmental staff will provide information that will help in understanding environmental compliance responsibilities.

1.3 EMS Training

All contractors and their employees working on base must have completed EMS training titled:

“Naval Base Kitsap Environmental Management System Awareness”. This training is available online via ECATTS at the following website:

https://environmentaltraining.ecatts.com

To access ECATTS, contractors may use the following temporary password: navfac

2.0 AIR POLLUTION

Air pollution consists of airborne contaminants that can be injurious to human health, plant, or animal life, or which can unreasonably interfere with enjoyment of life and property. Common sources of air pollution at Naval Facilities include:

• Combustion devices (boilers, diesel generators)

• Abrasive blasting, grinding, sanding, and welding

• Gasoline loading and dispensing

• Dust from construction/demolition

• Painting and solvent cleaning

• Equipment containing refrigerants, such as chillers, compressors, and condensers

Activities, which generate air pollution, are regulated at Naval Base Kitsap Bangor primarily by the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA). PSCAA is the local regulatory agency responsible for air pollution control in Kitsap, King, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties, including new construction or modification of air pollution sources, as well as all asbestos, demolition, and renovation work.

PSCAA Regulations and Information website:

http://www.pscleanair.org/

Naval Base Kitsap Bangor has a facility air permit issued by PSCAA. All activities taking place within the fenceline of the facility are subject to and must comply with the permit at all times, as well as complying with numerous individual equipment and process permits issued by PSCAA https://environmentaltraining.ecatts.com/ http://www.pscleanair.org/

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To help determine whether your project may require special actions to comply with air pollution control regulations, sections 2.1 through 2.3 ask sample questions to help you identify whether your project may impact compliance with air pollution regulations. If the answer to any of the following questions is yes, contact (through the Contract Manager) the Naval Base Kitsap Air Program Manager for guidance. Information regarding how your company plans to comply with air pollution regulations during the performance of the contract should also be included in the project’s Environmental Protection Plan, particularly if any aspect of your project might require permitting, as permits are required prior to commencing construction and it may take months to secure the necessary permits from regulatory agencies. Including compliance information in the Environmental Protection Plan will also make approval of submittals easier. For example, if your project will be bringing portable diesel generators onsite to supply temporary power – compliance of those generators with air pollution control regulations should be addressed in the EPP for the project. This is because all portable internal combustion engines must be well maintained in accordance with manufacturer instructions in order for the exhaust to comply with PSCAA visual emission standards.

The Navy Air Program Manager will work with you and your Contract Manager to ensure that your company and the Navy remain in compliance with federal, state, and local air pollution control regulations. Collaborating with the Navy will reduce confusion, ensure that projects are compliant with environmental laws, and reduce your company’s legal liability.

2.1 EQUIPMENT THAT MAY CONTAIN REFRIGERANTS SUCH AS CHILLERS,

COMPRESSSORS, OR CONDENSORS

All projects involving equipment-containing refrigerants must comply with the requirements of 40 CFR 82 – Protection of Stratospheric Ozone. Additionally, the Navy is obligated to maintain detailed facility records regarding installation, servicing, and maintenance of equipment at the facility that contain ozone-depleting refrigerants. Please work with the Navy Environmental Air Program Manager and the Contracting Officer to ensure that all requirements are satisfied. If your project installs, removes, or maintains equipment that contains Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS), your company is required by law to supply records to the facility regarding any work done on that equipment. Records regarding installation, removal, and maintenance of equipment containing ODS should be submitted to the government on an Environmental Refrigerant Work Checklist. Alternatively, the data submittal to the government may be on a company form containing equivalent information.

2.2 EQUIPMENT THAT HAS THE POSSIBILITY OF PRODUCING OR

CONTROLLING AIR POLLUTION EMISSIONS

Equipment that controls or contributes to air pollution may require a Notice of Construction Permit from the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency to install, service, or operate. If the equipment does require a Notice of Construction Permit, special emission controls or features may be required as part of the design and will be a requirement to obtain the permit to establish or construct the

“Not Controlled” unless viewed on NBK Environmental Website January 2020 equipment. Furthermore, some equipment that does not require Notice of Construction permitting from PSCAA is still subject to federal emission control requirements. Required emission controls on air pollution sources can change over time and are different for different parts of the United States. It is unlawful to begin construction or establish a regulated air pollution source without meeting emission standards and obtaining the required permits. Additionally, equipment purchased or supplied that does not meet established emission standards is illegal to install and operate and would need to be replaced, thus incurring a liability and added cost for the government and the contractor. Contractor owned equipment that will be brought on site for work as part of the contract must be maintained in good working order per manufacturer's recommendations; contracting Officers may direct that defectively maintained equipment be secured until adequate repairs are completed. Please work with the Navy Environmental Program Manager and the Contracting Officer to ensure that the air permitting requirements are satisfied for your project.

2.2.1 Temporary Portable Non road Engines for Projects

A Non road engine means an engine that, by itself or in or on a piece of equipment, is portable or transportable, meaning designed to be and capable of being carried or moved from one location to another. Characteristics of being portable includes, but is not limited to, wheels, skids, carrying handles, dolly, trailer, or platform. The most common type of facility equipment affected by these new rules is portable electrical generators used for temporary electrical power at a work site.

Washington State and the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency require advance notification for the operation of non-road engine(s) at a facility when the cumulative brake horsepower rating of non-road engine(s) utilized for a project exceeds 500 bhp. The regulations also require advance notification and permit approval prior to the operation of non-road engine(s) at facility when the cumulative horsepower rating of non-road engine(s) utilized for a project at a facility exceeds 2000

hp. In certain situations, a non-road engine permit may require restrictions to be placed on the operation of the engine(s).

Non-road engines that are exempt from the notification requirement:

(1) Engines that are in or on a piece of equipment that is self-propelled or serves a dual purpose by both propelling itself and performing another function.

(2) Engines that are in or on a piece of equipment that is intended to be propelled while performing its function.

(3) Projects utilizing non road engines with a cumulative (summation of all applicable project engines) less than 500 bhp

(4) Common examples of exempt equipment include lawnmowers, string trimmers, portal cranes, and non-road construction equipment such as bulldozers, loaders, and trenchers.

A non-road engine notification must be submitted prior to bringing onsite any contractor owned or rented non road engine(s) meeting the requirements of PSCAA Regulation I, Article 15. Please work with the Navy Environmental Program Manager and the Contracting Officer to ensure that the non-road engine notification requirements are satisfied for your project. Provisions for compliance with PSCAA Regulation I, Article 15 non road engine requirements should be included in the submitted Environmental Protection Plan (EPP) and any required Notifications should be

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2.3 CONSTRUCTION PROCESSES THAT HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO CREATE A

DUST HAZARD, GENERAL AIR EMMISIONS, OR OBJECTIONABLE ODORS

PSCAA requires the use of Best Available Control Technology (BACT) to control fugitive emissions. Fugitive emissions are those emissions (e.g., dust, mist, vapors, fumes) not caught by a capture system. Depending on the project, BACT can be as simple as a light water spray or as complex as a Class I containment. Some examples include:

• Performing spray-painting operations inside a spray enclosure equipped with an overspray emission collection device. When working outdoors a reasonable method of containment might be a tarp, shrink-wrap, or a mobile enclosure.

• Keep containers of paints or solvents closed unless they are in use.

• Control dust from construction, road travel, renovation, demolition, sanding, grinding, concrete work, abrasive blasting, and clean-up work with a BACT such as water spray, enclosures, or specially designed control equipment.

Emissions from the exhaust of internal combustion or compression ignition engines can cause a unique problem for construction projects. PSCAA regulations require that the “opacity” (which is a visual measure of air contaminants contained within the exhaust) not exceed regulatory standards. The regulatory standard can be difficult for older engines, or poorly maintained engines to meet. Internal combustion and compression ignition engines must be maintained in good working order to meet regulatory requirements. Contractors should be mindful of this requirement if planning to bring an older piece of equipment on base. All internal combustion or compression ignition engines must operate in compliance with PSCAA visual emission standards at all times while operating within the Naval Base Kitsap Bangor fenceline.

All air pollution source and control equipment brought to Bangor must be maintained in good working order and maintained per manufacturer’s recommendations. Contracting Officers may direct that defectively maintained equipment be secured until adequate repairs are completed.

3.0 ASBESTOS

The government is responsible for identifying all asbestos that will be removed or is likely to be disturbed. Contractors are responsible to ensure their employees and designated asbestos work areas comply with OSHA and PSCAA regulations during any Class I to Class IV asbestos work. PSCAA defines an asbestos project as any activity involving the abatement, renovation, demolition, removal, salvage, clean up, or disposal of Asbestos Containing Material (ACM).

Asbestos Workers, Supervisors, Inspectors, Project Designers shall be trained and certified as required by 29 CFR 1926.1101 or Washington State equivalent regulations, prior to commencing any asbestos contract work. Contractors performing maintenance and repairs, or providing janitorial services shall meet the minimum training requirements specified for Class III and Class IV asbestos associated tasks.

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Any asbestos removal projects involving quantities of materials that exceed 260 square feet, 160 linear feet or 35 cubic feet of ACM shall require a written “Asbestos Removal Plan” signed by a Certified Asbestos Project Designer. The removal plan shall include the written specifications provided by the government (Engineering Control of Asbestos Containing Materials Section 02- 82-16.00-20). The Navy’s Qualified Person shall edit and/or approve the specifications provided by the government and review the contractors “Asbestos Removal Plan” for acceptance.

The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA) website outlines detailed requirements for renovation/demolition notification (http://www.pscleanair.org/regulated/asbestos/default.aspx).

Submit notification for asbestos removal to PSCAA at least ten days prior to start of work for all renovation projects that involve asbestos and for all demolition projects, whether or not asbestos is present. Demolition projects require a comprehensive asbestos survey of the structure using destructive test methods; remove any detected ACM before the demolition commences to prevent release of fibers resulting from the demolition process. The approved notification (“permit” to disturb or remove asbestos or perform a demolition) must be in hand prior to work. Provide a copy of the approved notification to the Contracting Officer or designated Project Manager, the Asbestos Program Manager, and the Hazardous Waste Manager prior to starting work.

Only a licensed hauler may transport Asbestos waste. Asbestos waste must be disposed of at a landfill permitted to receive asbestos waste. The Hazardous Waste Program Manager will arrange for the disposal of all asbestos material removed from Bangor buildings.

Contractors will meet with the Asbestos Program Manager to review all work that involves the abatement of ACM or to review specific locations where potential disturbance may occur. Should any accidental disturbance or uncontrolled release of ACM occur, the contractor should immediately suspend operations and notify the NAVFAC Project Manager who will contact the Asbestos Program Manager for technical guidance and/or site visit to assess and resolve such an incident.

4.0 CLEAN WATER

Obtain a connection permit from the Public Works Department (NBK Bangor) prior to making any connections or changes to the potable drinking water system. A connection permit is necessary even for small or temporary connections (e.g. connecting an ice machine, temporary connection to a fire hydrant, etc.).

• Call (360) 396-4060 to obtain a permit.

• Backflow Preventer need/size/type will be determined by the base Water

Shop; only the Water Shop is authorized to make this decision.

• If making significant system changes (system extension, system improvement, capacity change, etc.) allow sufficient time to obtain permission from the Department of Health.

4.1 WELLHEAD PROTECTION

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Decommissioned wells or geotechnical borings drilled for a project shall be in accordance with

MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF WELLS (WAC

173-160).

5.0 DEMOLITION

Demolition is defined as wrecking, razing, leveling, dismantling, or burning of a structure, making the structure permanently uninhabitable or unusable. If your project involves the demolition of a structure, it will involve considerable coordination with Bangor’s Environmental office. Typical Environmental concerns regarding the demolition of a structure at Bangor include the following:

5.1 SITE APPROVAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

Site Approval Environmental Considerations

• Coordinate removal of utility services through the PWD Project Manager. Private utilities to consider include cable, natural gas, and telephone and steam.

• If the project has the possibility of impacting existing trees on site, the project should be coordinated with the installation (see Forestry Section).

• Precautions must be taken to ensure that runoff from the demolition construction site does not impact local water quality (see Stormwater Section).

5.1.1 HAZARDOUS WASTE

• All waste materials must be disposed of properly. Coordinate the disposal of waste materials per the project’s Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Waste Plan (see Hazardous Waste Section).

5.1.2 AIR AND ABESTOS

• A whole-building Demolition Asbestos Survey is required to identify any asbestos within a building prior to demolition. This survey might have been done previously as part of a separate contract or might be part of your contract. (see Asbestos Section)

• Puget Sound Clean Air Agency requirements for asbestos and demolition are detailed at the following website:

http://www.pscleanair.org/business/Asbestos/Pages/default.aspx

• An Asbestos Work Plan is required if asbestos is present within a building to be demolished (see Asbestos Section).

• Refrigerant in building HVAC systems must be recovered in a way that will not permit its release to the environment per the requirements of 40CFR 82 (see Clean Air Section).

• Dust generated by the building demolition must be controlled so as not to create a nuisance dust issue; mitigation actions must be specified in the project Environmental Protection Plan (see Clean Air Section).

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• Demolition projects require a ten day waiting period and Notification of the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency for EACH STRUCTURE to be demolished WHETHER or NOT ASBESTOS IS PRESENT in the structure to be demolished. Submit copies of completed Notification form(s) to the government prior to commencing building demolition.

6.0 EXCAVATIONS

Major portions of the electrical, steam, water, sewage, communication, fiber-optic, and natural gas systems at Bangor are buried underground in locations shown only on “as built” drawings. Excavation prior to locating and marking buried systems can lead to costly outages and may cause serious injury. Therefore, all excavation requires review/approval of the Bangor Public Works Officer and designated.

6.1 SOIL HANDLING PROCEDURES

If a project requires excavation in known contamination (e.g. an Installation Restoration site), handle the soil and excavation per Installation Restoration site requirements.

All excess soil generated during construction, maintenance and repair projects shall be handled, tested and disposed of in accordance with the “Soil Testing and Disposal Guidance” (Enclosure 1).

6.2 SITE APPROVAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

Submit requests for excavation permits to the Facilities/Utilities/Structures Branch of Bangor Public Works a minimum of 20 working days prior to any planned excavation.

Site Approval Environmental Considerations

• If the project has the possibility of impacting existing trees on site, the project should be coordinated with the installation (see Forestry Section).

• Precautions must be taken to ensure that runoff from excavation does not impact local water quality (see Stormwater Section).

• Trenching and excavation has the potential to destroy unknown, subsurface archaeological resources. Prior to any digging, verify whether SHPO consultation was required and if it has been completed.

7.0 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL MANAGEMENT

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Any material that may pose a substantial hazard to human health or the environment due to its quantity, concentration, or physical, chemical, or infectious characteristics, is a hazardous waste.

The procurement, storage, use, and minimization of hazardous material at Bangor require stringent control measures to protect the user and environment from potential or existent hazards. All hazardous material to be brought onto the installation and must be pre-approved by submitting the Bangor Hazardous Material and Waste (HMW) Plan (template can be provided) to the Bangor Environmental Office (BEO). This plan will typically be part of the Environmental Protection Plan, but may be required as a separate document. At a minimum, the Plan will include a Consolidated Hazardous Material Inventory (CHMI) Sheet, which contains a listing of all proposed hazardous materials along with an estimate of the quantities that will be stored and used will be submitted to the BEO. The CHMI must be accompanied by SDSs for each of the materials listed on the CHMI.

The BEO will record the information and grant authorization to bring the material on base. If appropriate, also specify methods of storage or use. Contractors will be required to provide a HMW for review and approval prior to the start of any work. No hazardous materials may be brought onto the installation without an approved CHMI.

Contractors shall also ensure their employees working at Bangor are apprised of material hazards per the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) standard. This standard states that employees have the “Right-to-Know” about hazardous materials in their workplace. Any personnel working with hazardous material should have hazard training in accordance with the HAZCOM standard. The Contracting Officer is to be contacted before starting any project if there is unfamiliarity with this standard.

Jobs shall be planned using the least hazardous and minimum quantity of material necessary for the job.

7.1 CLASS I OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES

Class I Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) shall not be used, nor be provided as part of any equipment. This prohibition is in effect for all Department of Defense activities and shall take precedence and prevail over any other provision of the contract or any specification, drawing, or referenced document.

Class I ODS substances generally consist of products such as solvents and refrigerants that contain Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) or fire extinguishing agents such as Halon. If you desire assistance to determine if products contain Class I ODS, contact the Contracting Officer or the Air Quality Manager.

8.0 NATURAL RESOURCES

Natural resources are comprised of all the non-fabricated features of the base. This includes but is not limited to soil, streams, water-bodies, animals, plants, and trees. The Navy is required to protect and preserve these natural resources.

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Natural resource compliance requires steps be taken to ensure certain aspects of the natural environment are protected. There are many laws that regulate the Navy and those working under contract to the Navy, to protect and preserve natural features of the land; one such law is the Endangered Species Act.

Presently, there are several species on the Threatened and Endangered Species List that are found on or around Bangor. Depending on the nature of the project, some restrictions may be imposed on the work being performed to protect these species. Most of these restrictions affect project timing and should not affect the performance of the project. Contractors will be made aware of any restrictions or limitations in terms of threatened and endangered species when the project goes through Bangor’s review cycle.

8.1 FORESTRY

If a project impacts forest products (e.g. trees, firewood, seedlings, vegetation, etc.), consult a Navy forester well in advance of operations.

Planned removal of any forest product requires field review, appraisal, or permit. Often payment for commercial forest products is required from the construction contractor prior to the execution of work.

No Trees may be removed without prior consultation and approval from the Navy Forester.

Project information you will need to discuss with a Navy Forester to ensure that your project complies with forestry laws and regulations:

• Are there trees with a diameter of 8 inches or greater (measured at 4.5 feet above the ground) that are planned for removal?

• Will the project disturb other forest products? (In addition to the project area consider the need for equipment lay down areas, contractor trailer sites, retention ponds, auxiliary power placement, etc.)

• Is tree or vegetation removal required beyond the final project footprint?

• Are there dead, damaged, or defective trees that pose a safety hazard to the work area that may need removal?

• Are there invasive species (Scotch broom, Japanese knotweed, Butterfly bush, Reed canary grass, etc.) in the project area? Could project actions potentially spread invasive species (consider equipment moving seed to other sites, vegetative debris disposal methods, and vegetative debris disposal locations)?

• Will project implementation use non-native species in landscape design?

• Will there be any firewood present on site that workers are interested in purchasing?

Contact the local Navy Forester for questions regarding compliance with requirements associated with forest products.

9.0 CULTURAL RESOURCES

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Historic buildings, places, or artifacts that hold some significant importance to the history of our nation are cultural resources. Archeological artifacts identified as remnants of past historic or prehistoric civilizations are also cultural resources.

Cultural resource compliance requires the protection and preservation of significant cultural resources. At Bangor, most of the cultural resources are historic in nature. These resources are the buildings and quarters on base identified as being eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. While archeological artifacts are uncommon at Bangor, project construction involving trenching and excavation has the potential to destroy unknown, subsurface archaeological resources. If archeological artifacts are discovered during project implementation, the law requires that any work which could further damage the archeological site must be stopped and the Contracting Officer and Cultural Resources Manager must be notified immediately.

Intentional disturbance of archeological sites or removal of artifacts from Federal property is subject to criminal and civil penalties under Federal law. If a proposed project disturbs or may disturb cultural resources or archeological artifacts, investigation of the site and possible impact will require formal consultation with the State Historic Preservation Office in coordination with the National Environmental Protection Act.

10.0 INSTALLATION RESTORATION PROGRAM

The Installation Restoration Program (IRP) is responsible for investigating and cleaning up contamination from past practices at Department of Defense sites. The IRP only addresses hazardous waste releases resulting from practices discontinued before 1976.

Current activities that may affect the environment are not evaluated under IRP. This is why the environmental investigations at NBK Bangor are not all managed by the IRP. To know if your project is affected by an IRP site you will need to know the following:

• If the project is located in or adjacent to an IRP site.

• If there is any monitoring or test, wells located nearby.

• If your project falls within an area regulated by IRP "Land Use Controls".

11.0 SPILL PREVENTION

To ensure protection of Washington waters, land, air, and natural resources from the impacts of Oil and Hazardous Substance (OHS) spills, the contractor must operate in a manner that will provide the best protection for the environment. Implementing the following procedures will help reduce the risk of a spill occurring and also protect the area if a spill should occur.

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11.1 PREVENTATIVE MEASURES

All OHS handling and transfer equipment shall be inspected prior to use and during intervals of operation to ensure equipment is in proper working condition. All connections and transfer points shall be carefully checked prior to, during, and after transfer operations to monitor for leaks. Hose connections shall be wrapped and/or containment placed under them. OHS is carefully controlled and all OHS liquid storage areas are managed. Areas that can influence the stormwater system are required to have discharge control structures (e.g., curb, sumps, secondary containments, or other types of spill prevention) to contain potential spills, leaks, and discharges. Storage of containers in uncovered locations must also have provisions for containment stormwater sampling, controlled draining, and disposing of stormwater from the containment area.

Contractors are responsible for storing OHS in authorized areas. Bangor will respond to all spills, but contractors must provide a spill response kit and discharge control devices for any handling and transferring operation involving a large amount of OHS. The spill response kit needs to contain items appropriate for the clean-up of the type of spill that could occur. For questions concerning this requirement, call the Spill Manager for clarification.

Washington Department of Ecology requires that all personnel involved in oil handling operations must be certified; certification is accomplished by successful completion of a training course in Oil Spill Prevention and Response. Key supervisory and operations personnel must have a certification that meets the requirements of Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 173-180C.

Key operations personnel are identified as employees with direct involvement in the transfer, storage, handling, or monitoring of oil (e.g., person-in-charge, storage tank operators, or oil transfer monitors). Key supervisory personnel must directly supervise the transfer, storage, handling, or monitoring. Before conducting any OHS transfer at Bangor, contractors are responsible for ensuring their personnel train to the State and facility specific requirements before starting the operation.

If additional help or clarification is needed regarding required training for certification, contact the Spill Manager at (360) 396-5087 or the Contracting Officer.

11.2 SPILL EVENT

A spill event involves the unauthorized spilling, leaking, pumping, emitting, emptying, discharging, injecting, escaping, leaching, disposing, or dumping of oil or a hazardous substance. Spill events are categorized as non-emergency or emergency. All spill events must be reported by dialing

(360) 396-4444.

11.2.1 NON-EMERGENCY SPILL EVENT

A non-emergency spill event is a discharge of a known material or any hazardous substance that can be cleaned up as part of normal housekeeping by the personnel who discovered the spill.

The spill does not pose an immediate threat to human health or the environment and is not released on the soil, into any waterway inlet (e.g., storm drain), or outside the Bangor boundaries.

Actions Required

• Stop the source of the spill.

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• Call (360) 396-4444 and report the event.

• Contain the spilled material by keeping the spill away from drains or waterways and by blocking off drains located near the spill if the spill may reach them.

• Clean up the spilled material wearing the proper personal protective equipment.

• Dispose of the spill debris per designation.

11.2.2 EMERGENCY SPILL EVENT

An emergency spill event is any release of a known or unknown material or hazardous substance that poses an immediate threat to human health or the environment and is not classified as a non-emergency spill event. In these situations, the individual that discovers the spilled material must immediately dial (360) 396-4444 to report the incident. All unpermitted or uncontrolled releases on land, or discharged to any waterways or outside Bangor properties, are classified as emergency spill events.

Actions Required

• Immediately dial (360) 396-4444 and provide the requested information.

• If the properties of the material are unknown or they are a threat to human health, evacuate the area and go upwind.

• Warn others in the area and direct them upwind.

• Ask someone to watch the area and to warn others away.

• Return to the spill site and stand by for emergency response personnel.

• Maintaining a safe distance, try to stop the source of the spill or contain it to prevent it from going into drains or waterways.

Provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for the spilled material to the emergency response personnel

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12.0 STORAGE TANKS AND OIL FILLED EQUIPMENT

Naval Base Kitsap Bangor has many above ground tanks (ASTs), underground storage tanks (USTs), transformers, generators, and oil filled operational equipment. Due to the quantity of oil in storage at NBK Bangor, an Oil Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan is required to meet the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations of 40 CFR 112. The purpose of the SPCC Plan is to describe the general operating design/procedures that affect the facility’s potential for the discharge of oil products (which includes oil in any form) and to document measures taken to prevent discharges of oil into waters of the United States. It also describes procedural, structural and equipment improvements, and/or upgrades that must be implemented to satisfy the requirements of 40 CFR 112 for over water transfer of oil.

Most Underground Storage Tanks are also subject to Washington Department of Ecology UST Regulations found in WAC 173-360.

Oil in any form in containers of 55 gallons or larger is subject to the regulations of 40 CFR 112 (know as the “SPCC Rule”). Any new oil containers of 55 gallons or larger brought on base must be listed in the Bangor SPCC plan and follow the SPCC Rule. Any repair, change in location, or alteration to any UST, AST, oil container or oil filled operational equipment must be reported to the environmental office so it can be documented in the SPCC plan. Any new USTs or changes to existing USTs or their ancillary systems must also be in accordance with WDOE requirements and reported to the environmental office.

For questions regarding the SPCC or storage tanks the please contact the SPCC/Storage Tank Media Manager at (360) 315-245.

13.0 STORMWATER AND WASTEWATER

The purpose of storm drains is to prevent flooding by conveying stormwater runoff to saltwater or stormwater facilities. All discharges going directly into surface waters such as Liberty Bay, Hood Canal, or streams and wetlands are strictly controlled and no contaminants are authorized. Examples of prohibited discharges include all hazardous materials and wastes, petroleum products, solvents, detergents, wastewater, and contaminated ground water. Industrial wastewaters cannot be disposed of as stormwater and must be disposed of in accordance with hazardous waste regulations. Get approval for projects disturbing more than one acre before discharging any water anywhere!

The State Waste Discharge Permit strictly regulates industrial discharges into the sanitary sewer.

This permit prohibits the introduction of any pollutants that would interfere with the operation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant, or cause Bangor to violate its permit by allowing untreated pollutants to pass through into the municipal sewer system.

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Information you will need to know about your project regarding stormwater control:

• Will there be any ground disturbing activity? Make sure to include not only the footprint of the project, but also staging areas, temporary trailers, parking, retention ponds, etc.

• Will there be total ground disturbance greater than 1 acre?

• Does the slope exceed 35% at any point within the project or will any work within the footprint take place on known unstable soils?

• Will there be groundwater dewatering for foundations or other construction activity?

• Will any hazardous material, waste, demolition debris, soil, open or leaky dumpsters, or any other potential pollutant be exposed to stormwater?

• Is this a major renovation or construction project (> $5 million if renovation, > $750K if construction)? If yes, “Low Impact Development” (LID) must be considered in the design, or justification must be provided if LID is not utilized.

• Does the project add 2000 square feet or more of new impervious surface, convert 3/4 acre or more of native vegetation to landscaped area, or have land disturbing activities of 7000 square feet or more? If yes, have the 10 minimum requirements listed in Volume I of the Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington been evaluated for applicability, and has a hydrologic analysis been conducted. Does the analysis indicate a requirement for flow control and/or runoff treatment structures? Are these structures included in the project footprint?

• Which water body will receive the project stormwater?

13.1 STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN

Sites disturbing 1 Acre or More A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) must be completed by the Contractor and be approved by the government prior to beginning construction activities. The SWPPP shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements outlined in the latest version of the Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington, which can be found at the following link.

http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wq/stormwater/manual.html

The SWPPP must be completed and approved prior to submitting the Notice of Intent (NOI) to EPA for the construction project. The NOI must be approved by EPA prior to commencing construction activities. Upon completion of construction, submit a Notice of Termination (NOT) to the EPA.

Sites disturbing under 1 Acre When a site covers less than one acre, a SWPPP, NOI, and NOT are unnecessary; instead, the contractor is required to submit a brief statement and receive approval by the Naval Base Kitsap Bangor Environmental Office prior to construction activity. This statement shall include:

• Brief project description.

• Total acreage disturbed.

• Project supervisor and other points of contact.

• Project drainage information.

• Sequence of construction.

• Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) that will be applied to the site.

• Site map showing where BMPs will be implemented.

• Description/checklist of weekly inspections.

http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wq/stormwater/manual.html

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• Hazardous materials handling and storage processes.

• Practices for exposed soil coverage (in compliance with the requirements of the

Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington).

Contact the Stormwater Project Manager for questions regarding SWPPPs and environmental compliance.

Worksite Cleanup:

• Keep the work site clean to minimize loss of accumulated debris into the storm drains.

When dirt, surplus materials, solid waste, and dropped materials are allowed to accumulate, these materials can be washed into the stormwater system when it rains.

• Conduct weekly cleanliness inspections of outdoor work and storage areas. Clean up work areas as necessary to maintain control of potential pollutants.

Material Storage and Handling:

• Handle and store materials using methods that reduce or eliminate exposure to rainfall.

• Minimize the potential for spills. Protect containers storing liquids (e.g. fuels, paints, and solvents, etc) from the weather, by placing inside a covered area (or under a tarp) in a secure location, away from storm drains. Proper protection methods require placing materials inside secondary containments. Use rubber mats over storm drains when loading and unloading supplies from trucks and trailers. Contractors are responsible for establishing the secondary containments if none exist. Secondary containment is an impervious basin compatible with all materials stored in the basin, and large enough to contain 100% of the volume of the single largest container, or 25% of the volume of all containers stored. If the secondary containment is exposed to rain (i.e. uncovered), the containment must be able to hold 125% of the single largest container.

• If outdoor material storage is necessary, protect smaller parts, material, and containers from the weather by covering and placing them on pallets.

Drip Pans

• When doing work where drips or leaks could occur, use drip pans, tarps, or other protective devices to prevent pollutants from reaching the ground.

• Use drip pans or other protective devices at hose connections while transferring oil, fuel, solvent, industrial wastewater, etc. Also, use drip pans when making or breaking hose connections. Where design constraints, vertical connections, or interferences do not allow use of drip pans, use other measures such as absorbent pads or chemical resistant drapes for protection.

• Immediately repair, replace, or isolate leaking connections, valves, pipes, hoses, and chutes carrying wastewater, fuel, oil, or other hazardous materials. Place drip pans under leaking connections before starting any corrective action.

• Do not leave drip pans out to collect stormwater when it rains.

Control of Dust and Overspray

• Carry out any activity that generates pollutants (i.e., painting, welding) in enclosed, covered areas to the maximum extent practical.

• Perform spray paint operations in a way that contains the over spray and spillage and minimizes emissions of particulates. (Also see Air Pollution section of this document).

• During windy conditions, cease operations.

Preventative Maintenance

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• Regular preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment will help prevent drips and leaks (which wash into storm drains when it rains). No contractor preventive maintenance is authorized on the Bangor facility.

• Inspect vehicles and equipment for leaks before use. Immediately stop all identified leaks.

Discharges into Storm Drains

• Unless authorized in writing by the…