Attachment_13_-_Section_01_55_00_Temporary_Environmental_Controls.pdf

FA4419-14-R-0102

Attachment 13

SECTION 01 55 00

TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

Part 1 General

1.1 Summary

This section covers requirements for environmental protection related to control and management of hazardous materials, recycling materials, pollution, and protection of natural resources. Requirements of this section may be amended based upon project specific criteria identified by separate Task Order.

1.1.1 Provide and maintain environmental protective measures to control waste and pollution generated during normal construction operations. Use means and methods that comply with Federal, State and local regulations.

1.1.2 Reduce non-hazardous construction waste through reuse, recycling and supplier take-back to the maximum extent economically practical.

1.1.3 Provide means and methods to remove and remediate controlled substances (ACMs, LBP, and hazardous waste). Comply with Base requirements where specified.

1.1.4 Protect ecosystem within work area under Contractor control to the maximum extent practical. Avoid site degradation and erosion. Minimize offsite environmental impact. Provide means and methods to protect Government designated wildlife habitat where specifically indicated by project Task Order.

1.1.5 Notify the Office of Environmental Management (B358) immediately upon uncovering concealed archeological resources (animal/human remains and cultural items). Stop work in the area until directed otherwise by the Government.

1.2 Referenced Standards

Comply with publications listed below to the extent applicable.

ANSI Z400.1 Hazardous Industrial Chemicals – Material Safety Data Sheets -

Preparation

ASTM D 5663 Validating Recycled Content in Packaging Paper and

Paperboard

ASTM E 1991 Environmental Life Cycle Assessment of Building

Materials/Products

BEES 3.0c Building for Environmental and Economic Sustainability

Technical Manual and User’s Guide

29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards

40 CFR 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response

40 CFR Protection of Environment

40 CFR 241 Guidelines for Disposal of Solid Waste

40 CFR 243 Guidelines for the Storage and Collection of Residential, Commercial and Institutional Solid Waste

40 CFR 260 Hazardous Waste Management System: General

40 CFR 261 Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 262 Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 279 Standards for the Management of Used Oil

40 CFR 355 Emergency Planning and Notification

40 CFR 68 Chemical Accident Prevention Provisions

49 CFR 171-178 Hazardous Materials Regulations

Wherein standards appear to conflict, the more stringent requirement will prevail.

1.3 Definitions

1.3.1 Sediment: Soil and other debris eroded and transported by runoff water or wind.

1.3.2 Solid Waste: Garbage, refuse, debris, sludge or other discharged material, including solid, liquid, semisolid, or contained gaseous materials resulting from domestic, industrial, or commercial operations. Solid wastes typically generated by construction include:

1.3.2.1 Green Waste – Vegetative matter from landscaping, land clearing and grubbing.

1.3.2.2 Surplus Soil – Existing soil in excess of that required for the work, including aggregates for pavement mixes.

1.3.2.3 Debris – Non-hazardous solid material generated by construction operations.

Includes manufactured objects. Solid materials coated with hazardous material are not included.

1.3.2.4 Recyclables – Materials, equipment and assemblies that can be recovered for reuse. Items coated with hazardous material are not included.

1.3.3 Hazardous Debris: Solid material containing hazardous waste on surfaces or in its interstices or exhibiting characteristic of hazardous waste per 40 CFR 261.

1.3.4 Chemical Waste: Salts, acids, alkalies, herbicides, pesticides and organic chemicals.

1.3.5 Hazardous Waste: Any discarded material, liquid, solid or gas meeting the definition of hazardous material or is designated hazardous waste by the Environmental

Protection Agency as defined in 40 CFR 260-266, 40 CFR 268, 40 CFR 270-273, 40

CFR 279-280.

1.3.6 Hazardous Materials: Any material as defined in 49 CFR 171; listed in 49 CFR 172;

regulated per 49 CFR 173; requires a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) per 29 CFR

1910.120; or during end use, treatment, handling, packaging storage, transpiration, or disposal meets or has components that meet or have potential to meet the definition of a hazardous waste as defined by 40 CFR 261.

1.3.7 Waste Hazardous Material (WHM): Any waste material which because of its quantity, concentration or physical, chemical, or infectious characteristics may pose a substantial hazard to human health or the environment and which has been so designated.

1.3.8 Oily Waste: Materials having been mixed with used oil. Waste materials also include wastewaters, centrifuge solids, filter residue or sludge, bottom sediments, tank bottoms, and sorbents having contacted or contaminated by used oil. Material may be land filled provided:

a) Item is not prohibited by State regulations or municipal ordinances.

b) Generated amount is small.

c) Condition is result of minor leaks or spills resulting from normal operational processes.

d) All free-flowing oil has been removed to the practical extent possible.

1.3.9 Regulated Waste: Solid waste having additional specific Federal, state or local controls for handling, storage or disposal.

1.3.10 Class I Ozone Depleting Substance (ODS): Chemicals defined in Section 602(a) of the Clean Air Act to include:

a) Chlorofluorocarbon CFC 11-13; 111-115; 211-217; 500-503

b) Halon-1211; 1301; 2402

c) Carbon Tetrachloride

d) Methyl Bromide

e) Methyl Chloroform

1.3.11 Universal Waste: Comply with 40 CFR 273 for recycling or disposal of the following categories of hazardous waste: CRTs, batteries, pesticides, mercury-containing equipment (e.g. fluorescent bulbs, mercury vapor lamps, high pressure sodium lamps), aerosol paint containers, electrical equipment containing PCBs, and consumed electronic devices.

1.4 Submittals

1.4.1 Submit the following data with each project, if required

a) Certification of Environmental Management System Training

b) Short Term Hazardous Material Inventory

c) Waste Determination Report

d) Solid Waste Disposal Receipt

e) Amended Temporary Environmental Controls Plan

f) Existing Conditions Survey Report

g) Recycled Product Usage Report

h) Recyclable Material Disposal Receipt

i) Hazardous Material Test Report

j) Hazardous Waste Disposal Receipt

k) Material Safety Data Sheet

l) Abatement Plan (LBP, ACM, and Fluorescent Lamp/PCB Filled Ballast

m) Spray Painting Plan

1.5 Quality Control

1.5.1 Environmental Management System (EMS) Training

1.5.1.1 General Training: Consists of reviewing ‘EMS Contractor Awareness’ document posted to the Altus AFB internet web page (www.altus.af.mil), under the ‘Environmental

Information’ section.

1.5.1.2 Project Specific Training: Consists of providing instruction to employees and subcontractors pertinent for compliance with Base, Federal, State and local government environmental regulations.

1.5.2 Documentation

1.5.2.1 Obtain and coordinate permits required for hazardous waste handling, storage, manifesting and disposal.

1.5.2.2 Submit notifications to regulatory agencies having jurisdiction prior to commencement of Work at the job site. Submit certifications following completion of environmental management actions to agencies having jurisdiction.

1.5.2.3 Provide documentation of Federal, State and local regulations governing disposal of hazardous and recyclable materials. Maintain accurate records of environmental actions. Make documentation and records readily available for Government review.

1.5.3 Meet with Government project and environmental management personnel to develop mutual understanding of environmental protection means and methods pertinent to separate

Task Order work requirements.

1.5.4 Obtain services of a licensed Professional Engineer to execute inspections and certifications when required by Government regulatory authorities.

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1.5.5 Employ heating and air-conditioning technicians certified through an EPA approved program for venting refrigerants.

1.6 Other Requirements

Comply with Base specifications and reporting format for activities listed below. Obtain specifications and forms from the Base Office of Environmental Management (B358) prior to start of work.

1.6.1 Hazardous Material Usage

1.6.2 Abatement of Asbestos Containing Materials, Lead-Based Paint, and Fluorescent

Lamp/PCB Filled Ballast

1.6.3 Spray Painting: Comply with Government approved means and methods.

Part 2 Products

2.1 General

2.1.1 Objective of the AAFB Green Procurement Program is to increase the purchase and use of products having recycled content to maximum extent practical. The Contractor shall assist the Base in meeting Program objectives by researching and utilizing

Comprehensive Procurement Guideline (CPG) products having recycled content where available in the commercial market.

2.1.2 Exemption from utilization of products made with recovered material shall be allowed for the following:

(a) If specified otherwise by project specifications issued with each Task Order.

(b) If unable to meet performance criteria specified by project specifications issued with each Task Order.

(c) If not available from two or more commercial sources.

(d) If delivery causes delay to the construction schedule.

(e) If price is considered unreasonable (exceeds price by more than 10%).

2.2 List of Products

A listing of CPG products containing recycled materials can be found at http://epa.gov.cpg/products.htm.

Part 3 Execution

3.1 Temporary Environmental Controls Plan

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3.1.1 Develop general construction and demolition criterion that complies fully with Base pollution prevention/hazardous waste minimization requirements. Develop more detailed criterion when required by separate Task Orders.

3.1.2 Identify disposal locations for various types of hazardous and recyclable materials.

3.1.3 The Project Manager will be responsible for administration of the Environmental

Control Plan.

3.1.4 As a minimum, describe means and methods for:

3.1.4.1 Control and disposal of construction and demolition generated waste – Solid, sanitary, hazardous, chemical, and recyclable hazardous and non-hazardous materials.

3.1.4.2 Determination, removal, accumulation and storage, labeling, transportation, use and disposal of hazardous materials (recyclable and non-recyclable). Include procedures for documenting hazardous material actions.

3.1.4.3 Prevention of release into the environment and notification in the event of release. Include complete listing of environmental notifications, licenses and permit applications required. Identify agencies requiring use of licensed professional engineer to monitor removal actions.

3.1.4.4 Protection of natural resources – Trees, shrubs and ground covers; wetland areas; streams and topsoil. Identify location and extent by type prior to start of operations at the job site.

3.1.4.5 Storm water pollution prevention.

3.2 Solid Waste Management

3.2.1 General

3.2.1.1 Handling: Clean-up waste and place in covered containers. Empty containers regularly. Employ means and methods for handling and disposing that prevents contamination of site.

3.2.1.2 Dumpsters: Government dumpsters will not be available for Contractor use.

Provide containers in good condition and appearance with securable covers.

(a) Keep lids in closed position at all times and secure during non-working periods to deter vandalism, un-authorized use, and scattering of debris by inclement weather.

(b) Empty as required to keep site in a clean state and container from becoming overfilled (i.e. lids unable to fully close).

(c) Where work requires use of large open containers, empty as required to keep site in a clean state and contents from exceeding height of container sides.

3.2.2 Recycling (Diversion)

3.2.2.1 Recycling measures will be implemented to maximum extent economically practical unless designated herein or specified by separate Task Order.

3.2.2.2 Dispose of recyclable construction waste and debris only at licensed recycling or reuse facility.

3.2.2.3 Mandatory Recycling: Dispose materials specified herein when quantities equal or exceed the following:

(a) Concrete and Asphalt: 4 cubic yards (6 tons) or greater.

(b) Metals (steel, aluminum and copper): 1cubic yard (6 tons) or greater.

(c) Other as specified by separate Task Order

3.2.2.4 Concrete and metals shall be diverted to local recycling centers. Asphalt shall be delivered to Government designated location on Base.

3.2.3 Waste Determination Report

3.2.3.1 Submit waste determination and disposal reports to Government indicating type of waste to be generated, estimated amounts by each type, and name and address of entity (commercial business or government agency) receiving the waste.

3.2.3.2 Provide copy of weight ticket, receipts, bill of sale or other documentation indicating delivery within 5 working days of event. Documentation will show receiver’s tax identification, number, EPA or State registration number, business address and telephone number. Submit same documentation for waste retained by

Contractor for other use.

3.2.3.3 Waste types will include but not be limited to liquid coatings, caulking products, solvents, adhesives, aerosols, petroleum products, cleaning agents, containers and packaging, and unused materials.

3.3 Hazardous Material Management

3.3.1 Prohibitions: The use of the following substances and materials in any Work required by this Contract is prohibited. This prohibition will prevail over any requirement issued with the separate Task Orders.

3.3.1.1 Class I and II Ozone Depleting Substance (ODS)

3.3.1.2 Asbestos Containing Material (ACM)

3.3.1.3 Lead Based Paint (LBP)

3.3.2 Use means and methods that either eliminate or reduce use of hazardous materials and the generation of hazardous waste to the absolute minimum

3.3.3 Do not transport any hazardous material onto Government property unless directly related to requirements of separate Task Orders. Submit Hazardous Material Report for

Government approval prior to transporting onto Government property. Identify each type of material to be used, quantity present at work site at any one time, container type and size, and how material will be used, stored, removed from Base property and disposed.

Provide MSDS for each material

3.3.4 Dispose of hazardous, toxic, and universal waste, to include incidental materials used to accomplish the work, at State licensed facilities. Submit a copy of applicable

EPA and State permit(s), manifest(s), or license(s) for transportation, treatment, storage and disposal of regulated wastes by permitted facilities. Certify removed hazardous materials not to be hazardous waste per 40 CFR 261 and obtain Government approval prior to removal from Base.

3.3.5 Do not discharge any hazardous materials to sanitary sewers, storm drains, roadways or natural waterways. Do not burn, bury, or place in dumpsters on Government property.

3.3.6 Do not conduct waste treatment without written Government approval.

3.4 Petroleum Use

Conduct fueling and lubricating of equipment and vehicles in a manner that protects against spills and evaporation. Manage all used oil generated on site in accordance with 40 CFR 279.

3.5 Spillage

Immediately report inadvertent spillage of chemicals, fuels, oils, greases, bituminous materials, herbicides, insecticides, and cement to Base Fire Department wherein spill involves an area of 10 square feet or greater. Immediately report spillage of any material deemed hazardous to Base

Fire Department, regardless of spill area.

3.6 Non-Disclosed Oil or Hazardous Substance

3.6.1 Inadvertent Discovery of Petroleum Contaminated Soil or Hazardous Waste:

Suspend work in the area and notify Government (Contracting Officer and Base Fire

Department) upon first awareness. Do not perform any work in the area until directed by

Government.

3.6.2 Spills/Release: Exercise due diligence to prevent spillage/release. In the event of spillage/release, take prompt (within 15 minutes), resolute action to contain and limit the amount, duration and severity of the situation. Accidental venting of a refrigerant is a release and will be reported to the Government.

3.6.2.1 All cost for containment, cleanup and remediation of site, to include testing, will be borne solely by the Contractor without additional cost to the Government.

3.6.2.2 The Government reserves the right to initiate its own cleanup procedures when

Contractor's response is deemed inadequate. All costs incurred by the Government for cleanup actions will be assessed against the Contract Amount under provisions for liquidated damages.

3.7 Dust Control

3.7.1 Perform dust control operations as the work proceeds to prevent dust from becoming a nuisance or hazard. Government reserves the right to determine when nuisance or hazard condition occurs.

3.7.2 Sprinkle or vacuum exterior paved surfaces where sweeping is inadequate. Air blowing is prohibited.

3.7.3 Cover open dump trucks and secure during transportation from work to disposal site.

3.7.4 Non-Hazardous Abrasive Blasting: Provide enclosures (flexible materials) that fully contain dust and debris generated by removal operations.

3.7.5 Use wet saws to cut masonry, concrete and asphaltic pavements.

3.8 Pest and Weed Control

The Government will provide pest and weed control services on an “as needed” basis, subject to availability of equipment, materials and personnel. Performance of services will not form basis for Contractor claim of Government caused work delay or stoppage.

3.9 Odors

Control odors from construction activities when deemed by Government to constitute a nuisance.

Means and methods will be provided on an “as needed” basis without additional cost to the

Government.

3.10 Sound

Control sounds from construction activities when deemed by Government to constitute either a nuisance or hazard. Means and methods will be provided on an “as needed” basis without additional cost to the Government.

3.11 Waste Water

3.11.1 Remove suspended material from waste water, generated from construction activities, by evaporation or settling out prior to discharge into storm sewer system.

Remove pond residue and dispose at licensed facility.

3.11.2 Obtain Government approval of retention pond location. Obtain Government approval prior to discharging water generated by flushing of lines for purpose of disinfection or hydrostatic testing into storm water system.

3.12 Construction Equipment

Equipment deemed by the Government to pose an environmental threat or hazard will not be allowed to operate on Government property.

3.13 Contractor Negligence

All cost associated with the cleanup of oil and hazardous waste and remediation of the site, due to Contractor negligence, will be borne solely by said Contractor. Means and methods will be subject to Government approval.

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