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OFFUTT PROJECT NO: SGBP 10-0039 MAY 201615 SEPTEMBER 2015

TITLE: Repair HVAC, B526

SECTION 1C

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIAL CONDITIONS

MAY 2016SEPTEMBER 2015

INDEX

SPECWRITER: DO NOT DELETE ITEMS / PARAGRAPHS, AS THERE ARE REFERENCES FROM ONE PART TO ANOTHER, ETC. JUST SAY “NOT USED”

1. Hazardous Material and Material Safety Data Sheets

2. Report of Hazardous Materials Consumed

3. Disposal of Regulated Waste

4. Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan Coordination

5. Waste Water Discharges

6. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits for Construction Activities

9. Air Program Requirements

10. Non-Hazardous Solid Waste Diversion

11. Archeological Discoveries

12. Testing

13. Dust Control

14. Clean up Comment by SMITH, THOMAS M CIV USAF ACC 55 CONS/LGCA: This para is under Section 1A para 17. Do we need in both sections?

15. Environmental Management System

16. Jurisdictional Wetlands

17. Radioactive Sources

1. SAFETY DATA SHEETS (formerly called: MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS).

1.1 Definitions.

Priority chemical means a chemical identified by the interagency Environmental Leadership.

Toxic chemical means a chemical or chemical category listed in 40 CFR Chapter 1, Subpart D, § 372.65.

Hazardous material includes the following:

· Hazardous materials as defined by The Department of Transportation in 49 CFR 172

· Hazardous substances, extremely hazardous substances, toxic chemicals and hazardous waste as defined by EPA in Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, in 40 CFR

· Hazardous Chemicals and Hazardous Substances as defined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in 29 CFR 1910, Subpart H – “Hazardous Materials”

1.2 The Instructions for Implementing Executive Order 13423 requires Federal facilities to comply with the provisions of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 (EPCRA) (42 U.S.C. 11001-11050) and the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 (PPA) (42 U.S.C. 13101-13109).

The Instructions Implementing Executive Order 13423 Section VIII paragraph C(2) and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.223-5 -- Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information requires contractors to provide all information needed by the Federal facility to comply with the following:

1.3 Safety Data Sheets.(SDS)

Fifteen (15) working days prior to bringing hazardous materials onto Offutt AFB the contractor shall submit the Safety Data Sheets and usage information on all hazardous materials they (including all subcontractors) intend to use throughout the life of the contract. The COR55th CE’s Construction Management Element (55 CES/CEPM) person assigned to that contract, or the contract’s Contracting Officers Representative (COR), will review the information with the Government Environmental Element. (55 CES/CEIEC).

1.4 Storage and Handling.

All hazardous materials shall be stored and handled in accordance with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) requirements. In addition to those requirements, all storage and staging areas shall be provided with secondary containment and shall be located away from traffic areas and protected from any incursion into the area that could damage the containers or cause a spill. Secondary containment shall be provided by the contractor to contain at least 110% of the volume of the largest container stored so as to contain any spills or leaks. When stored outdoors, all hazardous materials shall be covered to avoid contact with the elements and to keep precipitation from entering the secondary containment structure.

1.5 Hazardous Material Storage Plan.

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1.6 Spill Reporting.

The Contractor shall immediately report all spills of hazardous materials to the Government55th CES Fire Department and to 55th CES/CEIE. The Government55 CES/CEIEC will file all reports required for environmental regulatory compliance. The Contractor is responsible for the cleanup of all spilled material including restoration of the any areas contaminated by the spill including costs incurred by the gGovernment for any assistance or remedial action taken by the gGovernment on behalf of the cContractor. All clean up and restoration shall be done to the satisfaction of the gGovernment. Handling and disposal of spill clean-up material shall be in accordance with Paragraph 3.

2. REPORT OF HAZARDOUS MATERIAL CONSUMED.

Upon completion of project, before 100 percent payment is made, all quantities of consumed hazardous material on this job will be submitted for GovernmentCEIEC recordkeeping. If the project is not complete by 1 January, all hazardous material used on this job before that date must be submitted by 1 February and again at the completion of the project before 100 percent payment is made. Hazardous material is defined in Section 1 (above).

3. DISPOSAL OF REGULATED WASTES.

The Contractor shall comply with all federal, state, local, and Offutt AFB regulations and requirements concerning the proper handling, accumulation, and disposal of regulated wastes. These include, but are not limited to:

· Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 260/280 (40 CFR 260-280) Federal solid and hazardous waste regulations.

· Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 171-173 (49 CFR 171-173) Federal transportation regulations.

· Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 112 (40 CFR 112) Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan

· State of Nebraska Administrative Code Title 128 State solid and hazardous waste regulations.

· City of Omaha Code Chapter 31 City of Omaha sewer standards

· Offutt AFB Hazardous Waste Management Plan Summarizes the hazardous waste accumulation and storage requirements.

3.1 Training.

The cContractor is responsible for ensuring all contract personnel who handle or are exposed to hazardous waste are trained in accordance with applicable regulations and requirements. Supplemental hazardous waste training is available at the Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Training Network (www.esohtn.com). This computer-based training module should not be considered to encompass all of the hazards associated with hazardous waste management. The contractor shall maintain hazardous waste training records for all contract personnel. These records will be maintained at the jobsite and available to the Government55 CES personnel upon request.

3.2 Accumulation, Storage, and Sampling Wastes.

The Contractor activities which generate hazardous waste must operate an Initial Accumulation Point (IAP) for the collection of wastes. The IAP must have its siting approved IAW AFPAM 32-7043 and coordinated with the Government (Fire Department, Ground Safety, Bioenvironmental Engineering and Environmental Compliance). The operation of the IAP must conform to 40 CFR 262.34 and the Offutt AFB Hazardous Waste Management Plan (HWMP). The Government55 CES/CEIE will provide waste stream analysis and waste management consultation to properly manage contractor-generated wastes to ensure that all regulatory requirements are fulfilled. Waste sampling will be accomplished by the cContractor at an accredited laboratory at no additional cost to the gGovernment. Waste analysis records will be maintained by the cContractor and forwarded to the Government55 CES/CEIEC.

Waste accumulated at the IAP will be turned over to the Government55 CES/CEIE or the designated hazardous waste contractor for disposal through DLA Disposition Services.

Items that can be considered regulated (hazardous) wastes include, but are not limited to, paints, thinners, solvents, adhesives, acidic and caustic compounds, fuels and oils intended for disposal, lead acid batteries, fluorescent lamps (light bulbs), etc.

3.3 Containers and Containment

The Contractor shall supply all waste storage containers, which shall be new or refurbished and labeled as Department of Transportation (DOT) approved. Containers shall be compatible with the material/waste stored in them. Secondary containment (meeting the requirements of paragraph 1) for all containers shall be provided. All additional storage and handling requirements of the Offutt AFB HWMP shall be followed.

3.4 Disposal Procedures

For hazardous wastes (including universal wastes), the contractor shall contact the Government55 CES/CEIEC for disposal. Sampling results, safety data sheets and waste stream information will be provided. Waste may not be accumulated in excess of 55 gallons. Prior to completion of this Contract, the cContractor shall deliver all hazardous waste for disposal within three days to the 90-Day accumulation point, Bldg 594. All drum movements to any 90-day storage facility by the contractor will be at no additional cost to the gGovernment. Disposal cost for hazardous waste disposal shall be the responsibility of the gGovernment.

Prohibited wastes are liquids or liquids containing solids that are prohibited by Omaha code from being disposed of to the sanitary sewer. The Contractor shall submit test results for the GovernmentCEIEC to determine proper disposal. The Contractor will be directed to deliver the container to the 90-day accumulation points on base at no additional charge to the gGovernment. Disposal cost for prohibited waste disposal shall be the responsibility of the gGovernment.

Special wastes (e.g. fuel-contaminated soil) are wastes which may be disposed of at specially-designated landfills, with the landfill's prior approval. The cContractor must submit a request for disposal along with all required testing analysis and receive Government approval of CEIEC for disposal of special wastes to either landfill. The Contractor is responsible for all costs associated with disposal of special wastes.

Non-regulated wastes (e.g. C and D wastes) shall be disposed of at an Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (NDEQ) approved landfill. The Contractor is responsible for all costs associated with the disposal of non-regulated wastes

4. SPILL PREVENTION CONTROL AND COUNTERMEASURES (SPCC) PLAN.

4.1 Condition of Equipment.

All cContractor equipment (including containers and vehicles) shall be kept in good condition while on the base. Any equipment found leaking or dripping any hazardous material (e.g. oil, fuel, etc.) shall be taken out of service immediately until repaired and all spilled material shall be cleaned up in accordance with the requirements called out under the Hazardous Material section.

4.2 SPCC Plan.

The contractor is responsible for handling, using, and storing all regulated petroleum oil (including fuel) on the facility in accordance with the requirements of 40 CFR 112 and Offutt’s Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan. Prior to bringing any petroleum storage container on base the cContractor shall submit certification for GovernmentCEIEC approval that the owner of the container has in-place a SPCC plan in accordance with 40 CFR 112 and that the container is a part of that plan. The Contractor shall submit a Petroleum Container Storage Plan for GovernmentCEIEC approval. The plan shall include the following information:

(a) Site plan with the location of containers

(b) Capacity of each container

(c) Contents of each container

(d) Containers must have secondary containment that will contain at least 110% of the capacity of the container. If secondary containment is not available the container must be labeled with a certification that it has passed integrity testing performed in accordance with 40 CFR 112 within the past two years.

(e) List (type and quantity) of spill control and clean-up materials in sufficient quantity to contain and cleanup the quantity of regulated petroleum products stored.

(f) Certification the tanks meet all of the following requirements:

· The capacity of the tank shall not exceed 12,000 gal (45,420 L).

· All piping connections to the tank shall be made above the normal maximum liquid level.

· Means shall be provided to prevent the release of liquid from the tank by siphon flow.

· Means shall be provided for determining the level of liquid in the tank. This means shall be accessible to the delivery operator.

· Means shall be provided to prevent overfilling by sounding an alarm when the liquid level in the tank reaches 90 percent of capacity and by automatically stopping delivery of liquid to the tank when the liquid level in the tank reaches 95 percent of capacity. In no case shall these provisions restrict or interfere with the proper functioning of the normal vent or the emergency vent.

5. WASTE WATER DISCHARGES.

Any release of waste water onto the ground or into Waters of the State (including storm water inlets and open drainage ditches that flow into Waters of the State) from Offutt’s sanitary sewer collection system shall be immediately reported to the Governmentcontracting officer, the contract inspector, and CEIEC. The report shall include the following information:

· Location of release

· Time of release

· Cause of release

· Amount released

· Corrective actions taken

The cContractor is responsible for the cost of all cleanup associated with any release. A written report containing the same information as the verbal report shall be submitted for GovernmentCEIEC records within 24-hours of the release.

6. NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITS FOR CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES.

Construction activities (including other land-disturbing activities) that disturb one (1) acre or more are regulated under the NPDES storm water program and require a NPDES Permit for Storm Water Discharges from a Construction Site. This includes smaller sites that are part of a larger common plan of development that will or has the potential to disturb one (1) acre or more of land over the duration of the contract. The cContractor is responsible for all material and labor costs associated with the required permit. A copy of the standard permit for construction sites is available on the NDEQ web site. The cContractor shall submit to the gGovernment all weekly inspection reports as well as required inspections after rain events in pdf format and upload to a log on the required website submittal system. Please note where state and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines conflict the more stringent will apply on federal installations.

6.1 Permit Application.

Operators of regulated construction sites equal to or greater than one acre are required to obtain permit coverage from the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality (NDEQ) and to develop and implement a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) in accordance with the permit. A copy of the Construction Storm Water - Notice of Intent (CSW-NOI) submittal and the SWPPP required by NDEQ shall also be submitted for approval by the Government55 CES/CEIEC. Upon approval from the GovernmentCEIEC and receipt of the CSW Permit issued by NDEQ a copy shall be submitted to the GovernmentCEIEC for recordkeeping.

6.2 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for State-regulated sites.

In addition to the NPDES requirements to be included in the SWPPP, the following items shall also be addressed:

· Spill prevention and control for materials and wastes,

· Construction debris and litter management,

· Concrete waste management (including rinsing concrete from trucks),

· Sanitary/septic waste management,

· Liquid waste management.

Prior to beginning construction the cContractor shall have both a NDEQ CSW-NPDES Permit and approval of the SWPPP from the GovernmentCEIEC.

6.3 Grading and Erosion Control.

Temporary and permanent structural practices shall be installed in accordance with the City of Omaha Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Manual (copies available from the city of Omaha Public Works Department) and maintained in accordance with the issued NPDES permit requirements to eliminate sediment and other contaminants from leaving the construction site.

Documentation of all inspections required by the permit shall be kept on site in accordance with the permit and copies of all documentation shall be submitted for GovernmentCEIEC recordkeeping within two (2) days of the completion of the document. Any deficiencies with the SWPPP discovered during the course of the project shall be corrected immediately.

6.4 Construction Activities Less Than One Acre

Construction activities that disturb less than one acre require the submittal, for Government55 CES/CEIEC approval, of a project SWPPP (which follows NDEQ permit requirements) and the installation and maintenance of temporary and permanent structural devices and practices (which follow the City of Omaha Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Manual) to eliminate sediment and other contaminants from leaving the construction site. Inspections of the control structures are required at the same frequency as if a permit was received from the State of Nebraska.

6.5 NPDES / SWPPP Termination Letter

Per State requirements, termination of the permit is required in writing at the completion of construction. A copy of the cContractor’s letter to the state and the State’s response shall be submitted to the GovernmentCEIEC. If the site is less than 1 acre and a State permit is not required, the cContractor shall submit a letter to the GovernmentCEIEC terminating their SWPPP.

7. NPDES PERMIT FOR DEWATERING OPERATIONS.

All dewatering operations (including, but not limited to, pumping from an excavation, lowering the groundwater level via well points, hydrostatic testing, etc.) require dewatering permits issued by NDEQ. The cContractor is responsible for obtaining and meeting all the requirements of dewatering permits. A copy of all NOI for the permit shall be submitted to the GovernmentCEIEC for review and approval. No dewatering operation shall occur until a permit has been issued by NDEQ to the cContractor and submitted to the GovernmentCEIEC for verification. Copies of all reports, inspections, analytical testing, etc. required as part of the permit requirements shall be submitted to the GovernmentCEIEC within two (2) days of completion. If any of these items are to be submitted to NDEQ, a copy of the submittal letter to NDEQ will accompany the GovernmentCEIEC submittal. For dewatering in areas with contaminated groundwater, the cContractor shall be responsible for weekly sampling and analysis for priority pollutants (Volatile Organic Chemicals (VOCs) and semi-VOCs, metals, etc.) in accordance with the permit requirements. In addition, the cContractor shall submit for GovernmentCEIEC approval the method of disposal of the water. Generally, if analysis indicates the contamination in the water exceeds the permit limits, the cContractor, with Governmentthe approval of CEIEC, can discharge the water to the sanitary sewer. If analysis indicates contamination levels below the permit limits, the cContractor, upon GovernmentCEIEC approval, can discharge the water to the storm sewer. The cContractor shall be responsible for all the material and labor cost associated with the requirements of the permit and discharging the water to either type of sewer based on the weekly analytical results. The cContractor is not responsible for any sewer fees for disposal of effluent from a dewatering operation to the sanitary sewer.

8. DELIVERY AND STORAGE OF MATERIAL. This para is the same as Section 1A para 11 – Delete this para

The contractor shall use only established roadways, entrances, and exits as prescribed by the Government Construction Representative. Materials and equipment shall be stored only in designated areas, and shall be transported directly to and from the construction site under strict regulations as prescribed by the Government Construction Representative. Materials quantity receipt shall be given to the Government Construction Representative upon delivery of materials to job site.

89. AIR PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS.

The following air emission units, when involved as part of a construction project, require issuance of a construction permit (in accordance with NDEQ Title 129, Chapter 17, Section 001) prior to beginning construction work associated with the emission unit. The permit application will be completed by the GovernmentCEIEC after being notified by the cContractor of this need/requirement. The cContractor must allow approximately 90 days between the start of the permit application and issuance of the permit for the following situations:

· Specs for a generator (emergency or permanent) with an engine power greater than 220 KW

· Incinerator installation

· Installation/modifications to bulk storage tanks

· Construction/modifications to the fire training simulator

· Construction of a single boiler greater than 10 million BTU/hr

· Construction of a paint booth or modifications to an existing booth

It is a violation of permitting requirements to begin installation of the above units without first obtaining proper authorization. Any questions concerning the need for an air construction permit can be directed to the Governemnt Environmental Office55 CES/CEIEC, at 402- 294-4087.

910. NONHAZARDOUS SOLID WASTE DIVERSIONS.

In keeping with the Air Force solid waste diversion rate goal, the cContractor will divert at least 50% of the construction and demolition debris generated during the project. The waste may be reused, recycled, sent to a waste-to-energy incinerator, or managed in another approved manner that keeps it from going to a landfill. Some items that can be recycled or reused are scrap metal, cardboard, concrete, wood, and asphalt. The cContractor will track and report the amount of construction and demolition debris disposed in a landfill, recycled, or sent to a waste-to-energy incinerator each quarter. The attached form will be completed and submitted to the GovernmentConstruction Management no later than the first working day after the end of each quarter (31 Dec, 31 Mar, 30 Jun, 30 Sept).

NON-HAZARDOUS SOLID WASTE DIVERSION

Contact information

Name

Phone

Date

Fiscal Year Quarter Q1 =October 1 - December 31 Q2 = January 1 - March 31 Q3= April 1 - June 30 Q4 = July 1 - September 30

Project Name(s) (e.g. construction of Wing Headquarters)

Construction and demolition related solid waste disposal data (Do not include base-wide routine solid waste picked up by BFI)

Total solid waste disposed (tons)

Construction and demolition related recycling data (Do not include base-wide, routine recycling such as aluminum cans and paper.)

Total recycled (tons)

Materials recycled (provide tonnage)

Asphalt

Concrete

Wood scrap

Metal

Soil

Other recycling (Do not include base-wide, routine recycling such as aluminum cans and paper.) Describe and provide tons.

Items reused that would otherwise be disposed. Please describe and provide tons.

101. ARCHEOLOGICAL DISCOVERIES.

If archeological resources are encountered during construction, the Contractor will immediately cease operations and report their findings to the CORGovernment Construction Representative. Procedures are outlined in Air Force Instruction 32-7065 (Cultural Resources Management), Paragraph 2.8, and will then be followed in final disposition of these items.

112. TESTING.

The Contractor shall analyze and test environmental samples using standardized methods in current editions of approved testing references such as SW-846, “Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Wastes, Physical/Chemical Methods”; 40 CFR 136, “Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis of Pollutants”; and “Standard Examination of Water and Wastewater”. The Contractor shall ensure the defensibility of test and analytical results through execution of scientifically sound activities.

123. DUST CONTROL.

Control of dust during construction, demolition activities, debris removal and any other activities required as a part of the work under this contract must be thorough and complete. For outside construction: dust/ particulate matter associated with the construction process is not to become airborne in such quantities and concentrations that it remains visible in the ambient air beyond the boundaries of the construction site. Dust control shall be addressed in the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) as required by NPDES subsection above.

14. CLEAN UP. This para is the same as Section 1A para 17. Delete this para.

Clean up of all items shall be accomplished by the end of each day. The contractor will also be responsible for cleaning mud, rock, and debris deposited by the contractors, sub-contractors, or supplier’s vehicles from all roads in the construction areas used by these vehicles. Mud, rock and debris shall not be washed down the storm sewer to satisfy this requirement.

135. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.

Offutt AFB has implemented an Environmental Management System (EMS) and every contract employee that will physically work on the installation is required to take initial EMS awareness training. The Contractor shall ensure all employees, prior to their performance of any contract work on the installation will complete the EMS Awareness Level Training. Training may be accomplished via ESOHTN.com, or a gGovernment provided PowerPoint slideshow and 12 multiple choice questions in which a score of 100% is required to pass.

· ESOHTN.com option: Note that this is a password-protected website, so the cContractor must include time for the site administrator to assign required password(s). The employee’s printed training certificate is required to be provided to the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) via the electronic submittal system for inclusion in the project file No Later Than (NLT) 10 days following the effective date of the contract.

· Government-provided PowerPoint slideshow and test option: Training material will consist of a gGovernment provided PowerPoint slideshow and 12 multiple choice questions in which a score of 100% is required to pass. After completion of training the contractor shall provide a list of employees along with the training dates to the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) via submittal system for inclusion in the project file No Later Than (NLT) 10 days following the effective date of the contract.

Any new or replacement employee shall receive this training prior to commencing work on Offutt AFB and the proof of acknowledgement shall be forwarded to the COR no later than the end of the week the employee begins work. Both/either trainings are a 20 minute requirement. Questions regarding the training should be addressed to the GovernmentCEIEC EMS Coordinator.

16. JURISDICTIONAL WETLANDS.

The Contractors must obtain approval/coordination from the GovernmentCEIEC prior to conducting any work in or potentially impacting a ditch, stream, or other body of water which may be classified as a jurisdictional wetland on Offutt AFB property. Per 33 CFR 328.a and 40 CFR Part 230 Section 404b. If the area is deemed to be a jurisdictional wetland then a section 404b permit will need to be obtained from the US Army Corps of Engineers prior to the start of any work.

17. RADIOACTIVE SOURCES.

The following information concerns "Contractors or any Entity" wanting to bring "Radioactive Sources" (Equipment/Any Radioactive Items) on Offutt AFB (OAFB). The "Radioactive Items" must have the "Offutt AFB Radiation Safety Officers" (RSO) coordination and must have her/his "written approval" to do this.

In accordance with (IAW) AFI 40-201 the contractor will:

1.17.1 Ensure that contractors supporting the PM coordinate with the IRSO prior to bringing RAM onto USAF installations. Ensure contractors are fully informed (orally and in writing) of the requirement to possess the appropriate licensure. In areas of exclusive Federal jurisdiction, contractors must have an NRC license, or an Agreement State license with current NRC Form 241, authorizing possession, use, storage, and transfer of RAM on the installation. Written approval from the installation commander's appointed approval authority is also required; this is normally the IRSO.

1.17.1.1. Ensure contractors have established procedures instructing their employees and subcontractors on how to use their RAM safely. Contractors are solely responsible for the safety and health of their employees and subcontractors.

1.17.1.2. Contractors shall immediately contact the IRSO and contracting officer if radioactive devices/items may impact operations, personnel, facilities, or real estate."

IAW AFI 40-201 OAFB Supplement:

1.17.2. Ensure contractors using Radioactive Material (RAM) on Air Force Installations have installation RSO approval prior to bringing RAM or radiation-producing devices onto Air Force controlled property. The contractor shall contact the installation RSO at least 30 Days prior to the intended use; so adequate time is provided to ensure proper licensing or permitting.

The Offutt AFB RSO is the Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight Commander, 55 AMDS/SGPB, (402) 294-6432.

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