Environmental_Requirements_Section_01560.pdf

SECTION 01560

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

This Section describes the requirements placed upon the Contractor necessary for the prevention of environmental pollution or damage on Dobbins Air Reserve Base (DARB), and to enable DARB to meet environmental reporting and tracking requirements set forth in local, State, and Federal laws, rules, and guidance documents due to work performed by the Contractor during the execution of this project.”

1.1 COMPLIANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS

The Contractor and his subcontractors shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations concerning environmental permitting, tracking, pollution control and protection, as well as the specific requirements stated elsewhere in the contract specifications.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

Submittals requirements for this section will be outlined in specific subsections.

1.3 ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITS AND CERTIFICATIONS

The Contractor is responsible for holding and obtaining all applicable environmental permits and certifications necessary to accomplish all work. Requirements for specific permits and certifications will be included in subsequent subsections.

1.4 ENVIRONMENTAL FINES AND PENALTIES

The Contractor agrees to indemnify the Government, its officers, agents, and employees against liability and costs associated with the intentional or negligent noncompliance of environmental laws, regulations, or requirements by the Contractor, its officers, agents, employees, or subcontractors to the extent such noncompliance arises out of the manufacture or delivery of supplies, services or construction by or for the account of the Government. The Contractor shall reimburse the Government for any fines and monetary penalties assessed by State or Government agencies against Dobbins Air Reserve Base due to intentional or negligent noncompliance with environmental laws, regulations, or requirements by the Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for making corrections necessary to comply with any environmental laws, regulations or requirements.

1.5 REGULATORY INSPECTIONS

The Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer when contacted by a Federal, state or local environmental regulatory inspector(s). The Contractor cannot represent the Government during an inspection. The Contracting Officer, or designated government representative, will be responsible for meeting and escorting the inspector(s) at the job site.

1.6 DEFINITIONS

1.6.1 Hazardous Material (Hazmat): Any substance defined by OSHA as a hazardous substance requiring a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), including, but not limited to any chemicals, paints, adhesives, sealing compounds, strippers, glues, petroleum products, natural or synthetic gases, pesticides, all aerosols, and all materials containing hazardous substances.

1.6.2 Solid Waste: Any material, liquid, gaseous or solid, that is deemed as waste by the generator because it is no longer needed, is excess, has exceeded its shelf life, is spill residue, has been abandoned, or is no longer usable for its intended purpose. Solid waste includes, but is not limited to: used or spilled chemicals; contaminated clothing and personal protective equipment (e.g. mask filters, gloves, coveralls); contaminated wipes, rags and other equipment; empty containers; garbage; packaging; construction and demolition debris; refuse; recyclable materials; and all other discarded materials that are generated during construction, residential, and commercial activities.

1.6.3 Hazardous Waste: Any solid waste (as described in the definition above) that meets the RCRA criteria for hazardous waste. Solid waste that has any hazardous waste characteristics upon being generated, or is a listed hazardous waste, are hazardous wastes.

1.6.3.1 Any solid waste that has a flashpoint of less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit at the time of generation must be handled as an IGNITABLE hazardous waste. Allowing an ignitable hazardous waste to intentionally air dry (considered to be “treatment of hazardous waste”) to avoid being managed as a hazardous waste is prohibited under RCRA law since Dobbins ARB does not hold a hazardous waste treatment permit.

1.6.3.2 Empty containers must meet the RCRA regulatory definition of “empty” to be considered empty (reference 40 CFR 261.7(b)).

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1.1 Prohibition against Open Burning. The Contractor is prohibited from open burning on Dobbins Air Reserve Base.

3.1.2 Vehicle Emissions. All light duty vehicles and trucks that the contractor, subcontractor or any of their personnel drives on base over sixty days in a calendar year shall be required to meet Georgia Rule 391-3-20 Enhanced Inspection and Maintenance.

No applicable vehicle will be given a pass for greater than sixty days unless it has proof of emission inspection unless the vehicle has a valid registration from one of the following Georgia counties: Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding, or Rockdale.

3.1.3 Historical and Archeological Findings. If the Contractor believes he or she has discovered any item or area of historical or archaeological interest not specified in the contract during the completing of work, the Contractor shall leave the area undisturbed and immediately report the finding to the Contracting Officer.

3.1.4 Unanticipated Materials of Concern

3.1.4.1 Asbestos Containing Material (ACM): If the Contractor believes they have discovered any ACM not specified in the contract during the execution of work, the Contractor shall stop work on the site immediately and notify the Contracting Officer.

3.1.4.2 Lead-Based Paint (LBP): If the Contractor believes they have discovered any LBP not specified in the contract during the execution of work, the Contractor shall stop work on the site immediately and notify the Contracting Officer.

3.1.4.3 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs): If the Contractor believes they have discovered a PCB containing item not specified in the contract during the execution of work, the Contractor shall stop work on the site immediately and notify the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall not use or install any equipment containing PCBs on Dobbins ARB.

3.1.4.4 Mercury-Containing Materials: If the Contractor believes they have discovered mercury-containing materials (e.g. thermostats, switches, etc.) not specified in the contract during the execution of work, the Contractor shall stop work on the site immediately and notify the Contracting Officer.

3.1.4.5 Radioactive Materials: If the Contractor believes they have discovered radioactive materials or wastes (e.g. smoke detectors, some lasers, etc.) not specified in the contract during the execution of work, the Contractor shall stop work on the site immediately and notify the Contracting Officer.

3.2 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

The Contractor is authorized to generate or dispose of solid waste under the scope of this contract in accordance with the requirements of this section. Solid waste, in this section, refers to any non-hazardous waste, any municipal waste, any construction and demolition debris, and any recyclable materials generated by the Contractor while performing the work under this contract. Excess clean soil free of other solid waste and routine personal waste (food and drink containers that are carried off-base at the end of the work day) are excluded from this definition.

3.2.1 References

3.2.1.1 Dobbins ARB Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan (February 2001 or current)

3.2.1.2 AFI 32-7080, Compliance Assurance and Pollution Prevention (March 1999)

3.2.1.3 Georgia Department of Natural Resources Environmental Protection Division, Chapter 391-3-4, Solid Waste Management

3.2.1.4 Executive Order 13101, Greening of the Government Through Waste Prevention, Recycling and Federal Acquisition (14 Sep 1998)

3.2.2 Submittals

3.2.2.1 Landfill and Recycling Facility Information. The Contractor shall submit a document which lists the name(s), address(es), phone number(s) and point(s) of contact for each landfill or recycling facility intended to be used for the disposal and/or recycling of solid wastes generated by the Contractor during the course of this contract. This document must be approved by the Contracting Officer prior to beginning any demolition or deconstruction work.

3.2.2.2 Weight Receipts for solid waste disposed and materials recycled. These are legible documents provided to the Contractor by the recycling and/or disposal facility which indicate: the date of service (drop off); the type of the waste dropped off, and the weight of the waste (in pounds or tons). Weight Receipts shall be submitted for approval within 5 days of the service date.

3.2.3 Use Of State-Permitted Solid Waste Disposal Facilities Only

3.2.3.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for collecting and properly recycling or disposing of all solid wastes generated while performing work under this contract in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations. The Contractor shall only use state-permitted solid waste landfills and licensed recycling facilities for all solid waste generated on Dobbins ARB.

3.2.3.2 The Contractor shall provide the required information for each facility selected for use by the Contractor described in submittal 3.2.2.1 prior to beginning any demolition or deconstruction work.

3.2.4 Construction And Demolition Debris

3.2.4.1 All recyclable construction and demolition debris (C&D) shall be recycled either onsite or at a C&D recycling facility. Recyclable C&D debris is prohibited from being landfilled. Recyclable C&D includes, but is not limited to: asphalt, concrete, scrap metal, metal piping, metal fixtures, lumber, ceiling tiles, gypsum, and carpeting,

3.2.4.2 Non-recyclable C&D shall be disposed of at a state permitted landfill that accepts C&D waste.

3.2.4.3 The Contractor shall segregate recyclable C&D (e.g. copper piping, concrete, asphalt, scrap metal, lumber, ceiling tiles, gypsum, etc.) from non-recyclable C&D, in accordance with the recycling facility requirements. Some scrap metals may be recycled at the base recycling center, upon Contractor request and approval from the Contracting Officer.

3.2.4.4 Any materials approved by the Contracting Officer to be recycled at the base recycling center do not require weight receipts to be submitted (ref. submittal 3.2.2.2)

3.2.5 Other Recyclable Materials

3.2.5.1 The Contractor shall collect all cardboard, fiberboard and standard wooden pallets generated by any Contractor shipping and packaging activities (e.g. receipt of furniture, receipt of shipments of hazmats, etc.) in order to recycle them at the base Recycling Center.

3.2.5.2 These materials are approved to be recycled at the base cycling center and do not require weight receipts to be submitted (ref. submittal 3.2.2.2)

3.2.6 Collection And Storage Of Solid Wastes

3.2.6.1 The Contractor shall provide all appropriate containers, bags, liners, trays and other equipment required for the proper collection of solid wastes. The Contractor shall not use any base dumpsters or other trash receptacles for collecting or storing solid waste.

3.2.6.2 All solid wastes shall be reclaimed, recycled or disposed of prior to completion of work under this project.

3.2.6.3 The Contractor shall not generate any waste as a result of cleaning any Contractor tools, vehicles, containers or other equipment on base; cleaning of Contractor equipment on base is prohibited unless otherwise permitted by the Contracting Officer.

3.33.2 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

The Contractor is prohibited from using any hazardous materials under the scope of this contract. If the project subsequently requires the use of hazardous materials, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer.

3.43.3 STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION

Based on the scope of work, this project does not require coverage under a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Standard (NPDES) permit for construction activity nor preparation of a base Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan. If the extent of land disturbance increases based on what is currently anticipated, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer.

3.53.4 PETROLEUM OIL AND LUBRICANT (POL) USE AND MANAGEMENT

The Contractor is prohibited from filling vehicles or equipment on Dobbins with fuel using a tank or jerry can, and from adding oil, hydraulic fluid or lubricants to vehicles or equipment on Dobbins. The Contractor is prohibited from storing gasoline, diesel, oil or hydraulic fluid on Dobbins ARB. If the project requires the storage and use of POL, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer.

3.63.5 LANDSCAPE PROTECTION

The Contractor is prohibited from performing exterior work that can harm or threaten trees, shrubs, grass, and landscaping on Dobbins. The Contractor is prohibited from driving on any surface other than paved or graveled roads on Dobbins ARB. If the project requires exterior work, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer.

3.73.6 HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT

The Contractor is prohibited from generating or disposing of any Hazardous Waste under the scope of this contract. If the Contractor generates hazardous waste not authorized under the scope of this contract, the Contracting Officer shall be notified immediately.

The Contractor is responsible for management and disposal of such waste in accordance with federal, state, local, and base requirements.

3.83.7 PESTICIDES

The Contractor is prohibited from applying herbicides, insecticides, rodenticides, or pesticides under the scope of this project including commercially available aerosol cans.

3.93.8 RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL (RAM)

The Contractor is prohibited from disturbing any radioactive materials or using equipment or tools containing radioactive sources. This includes, but is not limited to:

ionizing radiation emitters, non-ionizing radiation emitters, and lasers.

3.103.9 UNIVERSAL WASTE

The Contractor is prohibited from disturbing, removing, replacing or disposal of any universal wastes, including: fluorescent or High Intensity Discharge (HID) lamps (i.e.

mercury vapor lamps); batteries; mercury thermostats; mercury switches; or anything containing mercury. Ballasts associated with these lamps are to be managed as recyclable materials and are prohibited from disposal.