Atch_1o_LAFB_Environmental_Requirements_(CEIE).pdf

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE

May 2019

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 SCOPE

2.0 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

2.1 Compliance with Laws

2.2 Installation Restrictions

2.2.1 Fuel

2.2.2 Disposal

2.2.3 Toxics

2.2.4 Concrete Washout

3.0 REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION

3.1 Hazardous Materials/Hazardous Waste

3.1.1 Hazardous Materials Approvals

3.1.2 Hazardous Materials/Hazardous Waste Management Plan

3.2 Earth Disturbance

3.2.1 Laydown Areas

3.2.2 Clean Water Act Requirements

3.3 Water Quality

3.3.1 Water Systems

3.3.2 Clean Water Act

3.4 Air Emissions

3.4.1 Permits

3.4.2 Toxics

4.0 ITEMS REQUIRING IMMEDIATE NOTIFICATION DURING CONSTRUCTION

4.1 Toxics

4.2 Artifacts/Remains

4.3 Spills

4.4 Species of Interest

5.0 ITEMS TO CONSIDER DURING CONSTRUCTION

5.1 Disposal of Non-Hazardous Waste

5.2 Hazardous Waste Disposal

5.3 Contractor Vehicles

5.4 Disturbance/Nuisance

5.5 General Good Housekeeping

6.0 BEFORE CLOSE-OUT

6.1 HM Usage

6.2 Manifests

APPENDIX A. ACRONYMS

APPENDIX B. GENERAL PERMIT COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS

1.0 SCOPE

These standards apply to all new construction, demolition, rehabilitation, alteration, modification, repair, and maintenance of all facilities, infrastructure, and utilities on Laughlin Air Force Base (LAFB) properties (including its geographically separated units) in accordance with LAFB’s environmental requirements.

The “Contractor” refers to both the primary Contractor as well as all of their Subcontractors. “LAFB” refers to any property owned by LAFB. “Construction" refers to the work done during the construction phase(s) of the project. The Contractor shall provide all documents and submittals to the Contracting Officer (CO) as required in the following specifications. For every instance the Contractor must stop work, the Contractor shall resume work only with the CO’s approval.

2.0 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

2.1 Compliance with Laws

The Contractor shall comply with all current and applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and standards related to environmental regulation. The Contractor shall be responsible for any fines, penalties, or administrative actions for non-compliance levied due to the actions or inactions of the Contractor. For any notices of violation, the Contractor shall provide a copy of the notice as well as any corrective action reports.

Project sites are subject to inspection by the 47th Civil Engineer Squadron Environmental Element (47 CES/CEIE) to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and practices. The CO shall be notified of any environmental violations.

2.2 Installation Restrictions

2.2.1 Fuel

No oil (diesel or gasoline) storage tanks shall be allowed on LAFB. The Contractor shall use fuel trucks to fill equipment with fuel.

2.2.2 Disposal

Dumping on LAFB is prohibited. Polluting or discharging any materials (such as vehicle maintenance fluids, residue from saw cutting operations, solid waste and hazardous substances, runway rubber removal, etc.,) into building drains, site drains, streams, waterways, holding ponds, or to the ground surface is prohibited and the Contractor shall be held responsible for any and all resulting damages.

2.2.3 Toxics

2.2.3.1 Asbestos-Containing Materials

Use of any asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) is prohibited.

2.2.3.2 Lead-Based Paint

No paint with a lead content of 0.06% or greater shall be used in any capacity.

2.2.4 Concrete Washout

Concrete truck washout shall occur off of LAFB unless the Contractor provides a written explanation as to why washout must be performed on LAFB. If approved, the concrete truck washout procedures shall comply with the requirements of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s (TCEQ’s) General Permit to Discharge Under the Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (referred herein as the “General Permit”).

3.0 REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION

3.1 Hazardous Materials/Hazardous Waste

3.1.1 Hazardous Materials Approvals

The Contractor shall submit a request to bring any hazardous materials (HM) onto LAFB using the Chemical/Hazardous Material Request Authorization Form (Air Force Form 3952, attached separately).

All HM must be authorized before they are brought onto LAFB.

3.1.2 Hazardous Materials/Hazardous Waste Management Plan

The Contractor shall submit a HM/hazardous waste (HW) management plan to be approved. The HM/HW management plan shall be submitted at least 30 days prior to construction. The Contractor shall respond to Government comments no later than 14 days after receipt. The HM/HW management plan shall include the following:

• List of all HM and estimated quantities to be used. If construction occurs over multiple months, the Contractor shall submit a Hazmat Usage Log at the end of every month as described in section 6.1.

• Safety data sheet (SDS) for each HM.

• Method of HM storage. All HM shall be properly stored in accordance with their respective SDS.

Liquid HM shall be stored in an area with proper secondary containment.

• HW training certificates or equivalent. Contractors that will generate HW shall provide proof of personnel HW training.

• Method of HW storage. The Contractor is responsible for providing a safe and restricted HW storage area. Contractors that will accumulate and store HW on LAFB, as defined by §261.3 of Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Definition of hazardous waste, shall establish a HW satellite accumulation point. All HW shall be properly stored in accordance with their respective SDS. Liquid HW shall be stored in an area with proper secondary containment.

• Method of HW disposal. The Contractor shall determine the planned disposal method of HW generated and shall use a Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest to document all parties and locations involved in the transportation, storage, and disposal of all HW. Attached separately is a sample Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest.

• Disposal of special wastes. The Contractor shall provide an outline of procedures to be followed in the case that special waste (such as asbestos and lead) is encountered. These items require https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/retrieveECFR?gp=1&SID=3a8602b0ce7c37062f740f928c0c9899&ty=HTML&h=L&mc=true&n=pt40.28.261&r=PART#se40.28.261_13https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/retrieveECFR?gp=1&SID=3a8602b0ce7c37062f740f928c0c9899&ty=HTML&h=L&mc=true&n=pt40.28.261&r=PART https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/retrieveECFR?gp=1&SID=3a8602b0ce7c37062f740f928c0c9899&ty=HTML&h=L&mc=true&n=pt40.28.261&r=PART#se40.28.261_13https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/retrieveECFR?gp=1&SID=3a8602b0ce7c37062f740f928c0c9899&ty=HTML&h=L&mc=true&n=pt40.28.261&r=PART specialized disposal procedures and notifications that the Contractor shall follow if such wastes are generated.

3.2 Earth Disturbance

3.2.1 Laydown Areas

If a laydown area is required, the Contractor shall submit a Base Civil Engineering Work Clearance Request (Air Force Form 103, attached separately) to the CO for a designated construction laydown area prior to mobilization. The request shall include size, type of materials to be stored, and any other site requirements the Contractor may have.

3.2.2 Clean Water Act Requirements

State requirements for a water discharge activities are governed by TCEQ. The Contractor shall refer to TCEQ’s website if there are any updates. Applicability of the General Permit is determined by area of land to be disturbed. Refer to Appendix B. General Permit Coverage Requirements to determine permit coverage as required by TCEQ.

For disturbance of less than one acre, refer to section 3.3.2.1. For disturbance between one and five acres, refer to section 3.3.2.2. For disturbance greater than five acres, refer to section 3.3.2.3.

3.3 Water Quality

3.3.1 Water Systems

The Contractor shall notify the CO in writing of any work involving the Public Water System and its distribution system at least 14 days prior to start of work. The Contractor shall coordinate with TCEQ for proper documentation and procedures. If involving the Public Water System, the Contractor shall complete and submit TCEQ’s Form 20699, Customer Service Inspection Certificate, in accordance with the Texas Administrative Code 290.46(j)(4), to TCEQ. If necessary, the Contractor shall also complete and submit TCEQ’s Form 10233, TCEQ Public water system plan review submittal form, to TCEQ. The Contractor shall provide all submitted forms and/to obtain the CO’s approval before start of work.

3.3.2 Clean Water Act

The Contractor shall provide all documentation in regards to TCEQ’s General Permit before start of construction. If applicable, the Contractor shall provide a copy of a Notice-of-Intent (NOI) for the Multi Sector General Permit (permit attached separately). LAFB does not operate under a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System.

3.3.2.1 Disturbance of Less Than One Acre of Land

If the construction project requires the Contractor to disturb less than one acre of land, coverage under the General Permit is not required however, the Contractor shall adhere to the requirements in LAFB’s Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) (attached separately) and shall be responsible for implementing best management practices to decrease the likelihood of accidental releases of pollutants.

3.3.2.2 Disturbance of Over One but Less than Five Acres of Land

If the construction project requires the Contractor to disturb more than one, but less than five, acres of land and the Contractor is the operator, the Contractor shall prepare and implement a SWPPP and post a site notice. If the Contractor is not the operator, coverage under the General Permit is not required. The Contractor shall adhere to the requirements in LAFB’s SWPPP (attached separately) and shall be responsible for implementing best management practices to decrease the likelihood of accidental releases of pollutants. Part III, Section F of the General Permit describes the requirements for SWPPP contents.

3.3.2.3 Disturbance of Five or More Acres of Land

If the construction project requires the Contractor to disturb five or more acres of land and the Contractor is a primary operator, the Contractor shall prepare and implement a SWPPP, submit a NOI to TCEQ, and post a site notice. If the Contractor is not a primary operator, a NOI is not required. Part III, Section F of the General Permit describes the requirements for SWPPP contents.

3.4 Air Emissions

Air emissions, such as dust, construction fumes, and products of combustion, shall be kept at a minimum.

No ozone-depleting substances (refrigerants or any other compounds) shall be released in any capacity during the project without the written approval from the CO. If a generator is projected to be stationary for more than 12 months, the Contractor shall record equipment information, provide monthly usage reports, and provide a copy of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) emissions certification.

3.4.1 Permits

The Contractor shall ensure the CO is aware, prior to construction, of all stationary air emission sources the Contractor intends to use. The Contractor is responsible for all EPA and TCEQ air permits, reporting requirements, and fees during construction. The Contractor shall comply with all requirements of the applicable air permit and provide a copy before start of construction.

3.4.2 Toxics

3.4.2.1 Asbestos

If construction disturbs any part of a building that was constructed on, or prior to, 1984, the Contractor shall test or sample for asbestos in the area to be disturbed. The Contractor shall comply with the LAFB Asbestos Operations and Management Plan (attached separately). If abatement and/or removal of ACM is/are necessary, the Contractor shall submit an Asbestos Hazard Abatement Plan for review.

The Contractor shall notify the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) before beginning renovation projects, which include the disturbance of any ACM in a building or facility or before the demolition of a building or facility, even when no asbestos is present. Requirements/procedures are posted at https://dshs.texas.gov/asbestos/notification.shtm.

The Contractor shall notify DSHS in no less than 10 working days and provide a copy of the notification.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the fees associated with the state notification.

https://dshs.texas.gov/asbestos/notification.shtm

3.4.2.2 Lead-Based Paint

If the Contractor plans on disturbing (sanding, cutting, demo) surfaces that contain lead-based paint for abatement, a Worker/Area Protection Plan shall be submitted by the Contractor for review before work.

Removal shall be conducted by properly-trained personnel as required by regulations and copies of sampling results shall be provided. The Contractor shall start work only with the CO’s approval.

4.0 ITEMS REQUIRING IMMEDIATE NOTIFICATION DURING CONSTRUCTION

4.1 Toxics

All necessary precautions shall be taken to avoid disturbing material that may contain asbestos. If material is encountered which may contain toxics, all work on this material shall cease. The Contractor shall immediately notify the CO and shall proceed only with the CO’s approval to start the process of abatement/removal before resuming work. The Contractor shall also follow the state notification process in section 3.4.2.1.

An Asbestos Hazard Abatement Plan may have been established in section 3.1.2 or in section 3.4.2.1.

4.2 Artifacts/Remains

Contractor personnel that make a potential cultural discovery (such as unearthing an arrowhead, pottery, ceramics, bones, etc.) shall

• Immediately notify the CO of the nature and location of the discovery.

• Establish an appropriate buffer zone around the location.

• Immediately cease potentially damaging activities and take efforts to ensure protection of resources. The Contractor shall proceed only with the CO’s approval.

4.3 Spills

Any spills of HM/HW or non-regulated materials (such as oils, antifreeze, grease, latex paint, hydraulic fluid, etc.) that are less than 25 gallons, which contaminate soil, surface waters, ground water, and/or air, shall be immediately reported. The Contractor shall take immediate action to prevent the spread of the spill. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to immediately report the spill to the Base Fire Department at (830) 298-5633 and the CO. If the spill is 25 gallons or greater, the Contractor shall report the spill to the Base Fire Department, the CO, and to 47 CES/CEIE at (830) 298-5694 in order for us to report to state and federal agencies. The Contractor shall be responsible for cleanup if it is within their area.

4.4 Species of Interest

The Contractor shall protect all natural resources. The Contractor shall cease work and notify the CO if the following threatened species are seen: Texas Tortoise, Texas Horned Lizard, and Texas Indigo Snake.

Texas Tortoise

Texas Horned Lizard

Texas Indigo Snake

5.0 ITEMS TO CONSIDER DURING CONSTRUCTION

5.1 Disposal of Non-Hazardous Waste

The Contractor shall be responsible for removing all construction debris, soil, and generated solid waste from LAFB property. The Contractor shall not use any of the installation’s refuse collection containers and shall not utilize the base recycle center but shall recycle to the maximum extent possible. If required, the Contractor shall provide their own disposal containers during construction. The Contractor shall provide non-hazardous waste manifests that contain weight and disposition (mulched, diverted [recycled/reused/reduced], landfilled, incinerated, or converted to energy [waste to energy]).

5.2 Hazardous Waste Disposal

Refer to section 3.1.2 on Method of HW disposal for instruction to use a Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest. The Contractor shall provide all HW manifests to the CO to be signed by the Base Hazardous Waste Program Manager (or individual delegated authority) before the waste is transported from the limits of government property.

5.3 Contractor Vehicles

Contractor-owned vehicles shall adhere to established haul routes. The Contractor shall minimize driving in areas other than their construction site and for official business only in order to minimize the disturbance of natural resources. If areas are disturbed/damaged, the Contractor shall be responsible for restoring the areas to their original condition or better.

5.4 Disturbance/Nuisance

The Contractor shall conduct activities in such a fashion which avoids creating any legal nuisance, including but not limited to, suppression of noise and dust, control of erosion and implementation of other measures as necessary to minimize off-site impacts of work activities.

5.5 General Good Housekeeping

To be in compliance with TCEQ, Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, and Storm Water Multi-Sector General Permit, good housekeeping shall be performed daily. Examples are

• Keeping construction sites clean.

• Construction exits shall be set up in accordance with the Texas Department of Transportation’s

Special Provision Item 506, Temporary Erosion, Sedimentation, and Environmental Controls.

• Checking sediment control fences and making repairs to any damaged sections.

• Cleaning construction areas and areas affected by construction traffic.

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• Checking construction equipment for leaks and making necessary repairs (while containing leak).

If leak cannot be repaired, the Contractor shall immediately remove the equipment off LAFB

• Checking surrounding streets for visible debris on paved surfaces as a result of construction. The area shall be cleaned with a street sweeper or similar if there is visible debris.

6.0 BEFORE CLOSE-OUT

6.1 HM Usage

The Contractor shall fill and submit a Hazmat Usage Log, which documents HM products, quantities, and application methods used during this project. If construction spans multiple months, a log shall be submitted at the end of each month of construction. Attached separately is a copy of the Hazmat Usage Log.

6.2 Manifests

A signed original of the manifest and/or waste shipment record shall be submitted to the CO no later than 45 days from the date of signature of receiving facility.

APPENDIX A. ACRONYMS

47 CES/CEIE 47th Civil Engineer Squadron, Environmental Element

ACM Asbestos-Containing Materials

AFB Air Force Base

CO Contracting Officer

DSHS Department of State Health Services

EPA Environmental Protection Agency

HM Hazardous Materials

HW Hazardous Waste

NOI Notice-of-Intent

SDS Safety Data Sheet

SWPPP Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan

TCEQ Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

APPENDIX B. GENERAL PERMIT COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS

(*1) To determine the size of the construction project, use the size of the entire area to be disturbed, and include the size of the larger common plan of development or sale, if the project is part of a larger project (refer to Part I.B., “Definitions,” for an explanation of “common plan of development or sale”).

(*2) Refer to the definitions for “operator,” “primary operator,” and “secondary operator” in Part I., Section B. of this permit.

This flow chart has been adapted from TCEQ’s General Permit, Part I, Section A.

2.2.4 Concrete Washout