Attachment_5-_Environmental_Specs.docx

FA4610-14-R-0026

ATTACHMENT V

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 57 20

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

(last updated 19 December 2013)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 REFERENCES

1.1.1 U.S. Air Force (USAF)

1.1.2 California Code of Regulations (CCR) & State of California

1.1.3 U.S. Government

1.1.4 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)

1.1.5 U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)

1.2 DEFINITIONS

1.3 SUBMITTALS

1.4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS

1.4.1 Conformance with the Environmental Management System

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.5.1 Preconstruction Survey

1.5.2 Regulatory Notifications

1.5.3 Environmental Brief

1.5.4 Environmental Manager

1.5.5 Contractor 40 CFR Employee Training Records

PART 2 PRODUCTS

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.2.1 Environmental Protection Plan Review

3.2.2 Licenses and Permits

3.3 PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES

3.3.1 Erosion and Sediment Control Measures

3.4.1 Storm Water Best Management Practices

3.4.2 Storm Water General Permit Requirements

3.4.3 Post-Construction Storm Water

3.5 HISTORICAL, ARCHAEOLOGICAL, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

3.6 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN

3.6.1 Solid Waste Management Report

3.6.2 Control and Management of Solid Wastes

3.7 WHM/HW MATERIALS PROHIBITION

3.8 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL MANAGEMENT

3.8.1 Asbestos Management

3.9 PETROLEUM PRODUCTS AND REFUELING

3.9.1 Oily and Hazardous Substances

3.9.2 Inadvertent Discovery of Petroleum Contaminated Soil or Hazardous Wastes

3.10 FUEL TANKS

3.11 RELEASES/SPILLS OF OIL AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

3.12 CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF HAZARDOUS WASTES

3.14 AIR QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

3.18 GREEN PROCUREMENT PROGRAM (GPP)

3.19 ENERGY USAGE MANAGEMENT

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only. Unless otherwise noted, the latest published version and/or revision shall be used.

U.S. AIR FORCE (USAF)

Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan for Vandenberg AFB, Plan Period 2009-2013 Vandenberg AFB Energy Management Plan Vandenberg AFB Facilities Excellence Plan & Standards Vandenberg AFB Landscaping Guidelines HQ AFSPC CEA Policy Letter P01009, Tracking and Reporting Solid Waste Disposal and Diversions (30 Apr 01) VAFB Environmental Management System (EMS) Guide 2007 California Stormwater BMP Manual (2009, California Stormwater Quality Association) Off-Highway Vehicle BMP Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control (2007, California Department of Parks and Recreation)

Santa Barbara County Air Pollution http://www.sbcapcd.org/rules/rules.htm

Comprehensive Environmental 42 USC §§ 9601 to 9675

DEFINITIONS

1.2.1 Environmental Pollution and Damage

Environmental pollution and damage is the presence of chemical, physical, or biological elements or agents which adversely affect human health or welfare; unfavorably alter ecological balances of importance to human life; affect other species of importance to humankind; or degrade the environment aesthetically, culturally and/or historically.

0. Environmental Protection Environmental protection is the prevention/control of pollution and habitat disruption that may occur to the environment during construction. The control of environmental pollution and damage requires consideration of land, water, and air; biological and cultural resources; and includes management of visual aesthetics; noise; solid, chemical, gaseous, and liquid waste; radiant energy and radioactive material as well as other pollutants.

Contractor Generated Hazardous Waste Contractor generated hazardous waste means materials that, if abandoned or disposed of, may meet the definition of a hazardous waste. These waste streams would typically consist of material brought on site by the Contractor to execute work, but are not fully consumed during the course of construction. Examples include, but are not limited to, excess paint thinners (i.e. methyl ethyl ketone, toluene etc.), waste thinners, excess paints, excess solvents, waste solvents, and excess pesticides, and contaminated pesticide equipment rinse water.

Pesticide Pesticide is defined as any substance or mixture of substances intended for preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest, or intended for use as a plant regulator, defoliant or desiccant.

Pests The term "pests" means arthropods, birds, rodents, nematodes, fungi, bacteria, viruses, algae, snails, marine borers, snakes, weeds and other organisms (except for human or animal disease-causing organisms) that adversely affect readiness, military operations, or the well-being of personnel and animals; attack or damage real property, supplies, equipment, or vegetation; or are otherwise undesirable.

Land Application for Discharge Water The term "Land Application" for discharge water implies that the Contractor must discharge water at a rate which allows the water to percolate into the soil. No sheeting action, soil erosion, discharge into storm sewers, discharge into defined drainage areas, or discharge into the "waters of the United States" must occur. Land Application must be in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.

Surface Discharge The term "Surface Discharge" implies that the water is discharged with possible sheeting action and subsequent soil erosion may occur. Waters that are surface discharged may terminate in drainage ditches, storm sewers, creeks, and/or "waters of the United States" and would require a permit to discharge water from the governing agency.

Waters of the United States All waters which are under the jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act, as defined in 33 CFR 328.

Wetlands Those areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions. Wetlands generally include swamps, marshes, and bogs. Official determination of whether or not an area is classified as a wetland must be done in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.

Sediment Soil and other debris that have eroded and have been transported by runoff water or wind.

Solid Waste Garbage, refuse, debris, sludge, or other discharged material, including solid, liquid, semisolid, or contained gaseous materials resulting from domestic, industrial, commercial, mining, or agricultural operations. Types of solid waste typically generated at construction sites may include:

d. Wood: Dimension and non-dimension lumber, plywood, chipboard, hardboard. Treated and/or painted wood that meets the definition of lead contaminated or lead based contaminated paint is not included.

h. Hazardous Waste: By definition, to be a hazardous waste a material must first meet the definition of a solid waste. Hazardous waste and hazardous debris are special cases of solid waste. They have additional regulatory controls and must be handled separately. They are thus defined separately in this document.

Material not regulated as solid waste are: nuclear source or byproduct materials regulated under the Federal Atomic Energy Act of 1954 as amended; suspended or dissolved materials in domestic sewage effluent or irrigation return flows, or other regulated point source discharges; regulated air emissions; and fluids or wastes associated with natural gas or crude oil exploration or production.

Garbage Refuse and scraps resulting from preparation, cooking, dispensing, and consumption of food.

Chemical Waste This includes salts, acids, alkalizes, herbicides, pesticides, and organic chemicals.

Hazardous Waste Any discarded material, liquid, solid, or gas, which meets the definition of hazardous material or is designated hazardous waste by the Environmental Protection Agency or State Hazardous Control Authority as defined in 40 CFR 260, 40 CFR 261, 40 CFR 262, 40 CFR 263, 40 CFR 264, 40 CFR 265, 40 CFR 266, 40 CFR 268, 40 CFR 270, 40 CFR 271, 40 CFR 272, 40 CFR 273, 40 CFR 279, and 40 CFR 280.

Hazardous Debris As defined in Solid Waste paragraph, debris that contains listed hazardous waste (either on the debris surface, or in its interstices, such as pore structure) per 40 CFR 261; or debris that exhibits a characteristic of hazardous waste per 40 CFR 261.

Hazardous Materials Hazardous materials as defined in 49 CFR 171 and listed in 49 CFR 172. Hazardous material is any material that:

Designation of a material by this definition, when separately regulated or controlled by other instructions or directives, does not eliminate the need for adherence to that hazard-specific guidance which takes precedence over this instruction for "control" purposes. Such material include ammunition, weapons, explosive actuated devices, propellants, pyrotechnics, chemical and biological warfare materials, medical and pharmaceutical supplies, medical waste and infectious materials, bulk fuels, radioactive materials, and other materials such as asbestos,mercury, and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Nonetheless, the exposure may incur incident to manufacture, storage, use and demilitarization of these items.

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. Used oil not containing any hazardous waste, as defined above, falls under this definition.

Oily Waste Those materials which are, or were, mixed with used oil and have become separated from that used oil. Oily wastes also means materials, including wastewaters, centrifuge solids, filter residues or sludges, bottom sediments, tank bottoms, and sorbents which have come into contact with and have been contaminated by, used oil and may be appropriately tested and discarded in a manner which is in compliance with other State and local requirements. This definition includes materials such as oily rags, "kitty litter" sorbent clay and organic sorbent material. These materials may be land filled provided that:

Large quantities of this material, generated as a result of a major spill or in lieu of proper maintenance of the processing equipment, are a solid waste. As a solid waste, a hazardous waste determination must be performed prior to disposal. As this can be an expensive process, it is recommended that this type of waste be minimized through good housekeeping practices and employee education.

Regulated Waste Those solid waste that have specific additional Federal, state, or local controls for handling, storage, or disposal.

Ozone Depleting Substance (ODS) Class I ODS is defined in Section 602(a) of The Clean Air Act and includes the following chemicals:

· chlorofluorocarbon-11 (CFC-11)

· chlorofluorocarbon-12 (CFC-12)

· chlorofluorocarbon-13 (CFC-13)

· chlorofluorocarbon-111 (CFC-111)

· chlorofluorocarbon-112 (CFC-112)

· chlorofluorocarbon-113 (CFC-113)

· chlorofluorocarbon-114 (CFC-114)

· chlorofluorocarbon-115 (CFC-115)

· chlorofluorocarbon-211 (CFC-211)

· chlorofluorocarbon-212 (CFC-212)

· chlorofluorocarbon-213 (CFC-213)

· chlorofluorocarbon-214 (CFC-214)

· chlorofluorocarbon-215 (CFC-215)

· chlorofluorocarbon-216 (CFC-216)

· chlorofluorocarbon-217 (CFC-217)

· chlorofluorocarbon-500 (CFC-500)

· chlorofluorocarbon-502 (CFC-502)

· chlorofluorocarbon-503 (CFC-503)

· halon-1211

· halon-1301

· halon-2402

· carbon tetrachloride

· methyl bromide

· methyl chloroform

Class II ODS is defined in Section 602(s) of The Clean Air Act and includes the following chemicals:

· hydrochlorofluorocarbon-21 (HCFC-21)

· hydrochlorofluorocarbon-22 (HCFC-22)

· hydrochlorofluorocarbon-31 (HCFC-31)

· hydrochlorofluorocarbon-121 (HCFC-121)

· hydrochlorofluorocarbon-122 (HCFC-122)

· hydrochlorofluorocarbon-123 (HCFC-123)

· hydrochlorofluorocarbon-124 (HCFC-124)

· hydrochlorofluorocarbon-131 (HCFC-131)

· hydrochlorofluorocarbon-132 (HCFC-132)

· hydrochlorofluorocarbon-133 (HCFC-133)

· hydrochlorofluorocarbon-141 (HCFC-141)

· hydrochlorofluorocarbon-142 (HCFC-142)

· hydrochlorofluorocarbon-221 (HCFC-221)

· hydrochlorofluorocarbon-222 (HCFC-222)

· hydrochlorofluorocarbon-223 (HCFC-223)

· hydrochlorofluorocarbon-224 (HCFC-224)

· hydrochlorofluorocarbon-225 (HCFC-225)

· hydrochlorofluorocarbon-226 (HCFC-226)

· hydrochlorofluorocarbon-231 (HCFC-231)

· hydrochlorofluorocarbon-232 (HCFC-232)

· hydrochlorofluorocarbon-233 (HCFC-233)

· hydrochlorofluorocarbon-234 (HCFC-234)

· hydrochlorofluorocarbon-235 (HCFC-235)

· hydrochlorofluorocarbon-241 (HCFC-241)

· hydrochlorofluorocarbon-242 (HCFC-242)

· hydrochlorofluorocarbon-243 (HCFC-243)

· hydrochlorofluorocarbon-244 (HCFC-244)

· hydrochlorofluorocarbon-251 (HCFC-251)

· hydrochlorofluorocarbon-252 (HCFC-252)

· hydrochlorofluorocarbon-253 (HCFC-253)

· hydrochlorofluorocarbon-261 (HCFC-261)

· hydrochlorofluorocarbon-262 (HCFC-262)

· hydrochlorofluorocarbon-271 (HCFC-271) Universal Waste The universal waste regulations streamline collection requirements for certain hazardous wastes in the following categories: batteries, pesticides, mercury-containing equipment (e.g., thermostats) and lamps (e.g., fluorescent bulbs). The rule is designed to reduce hazardous waste in the municipal solid waste (MSW) stream by making it easier for universal waste handlers to collect these items and send them for recycling or proper disposal. These regulations can be found at 40 CFR 273.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

The Contractor shall submit the following to 30 CES/CEIE and the Contracting Officer for government review in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

Provide and maintain, during the life of the contract, environmental protection as defined. Plan for and provide environmental protective measures to control pollution that develops during normal construction practice. Plan for and provide environmental protective measures required to correct conditions that develop during the construction of permanent or temporary environmental features associated with the project. Comply with Federal, State, and local regulations pertaining to the environment, including water, air, solid waste, hazardous waste and substances, oily substances, and noise pollution.

The Contractor may be required to promptly conduct tests and procedures for the purpose of assessing whether construction operations are in compliance with Applicable Environmental Laws. Analytical work shall be done by qualified laboratories; and where required by law, the laboratories shall be certified.

1.4.1 Conformance with the Environmental Management System

The Contractor shall perform work under this contract consistent with the policy and objectives identified in the installation's Environmental Management System (EMS). The Contractor shall perform work in a manner that conforms to objectives and targets, environmental programs and operational controls identified by the EMS. The Contractor will provide monitoring and measurement information as necessary to address environmental performance relative to environmental, energy, and transportation management goals. In the event an EMS nonconformance or environmental noncompliance associated with the contracted services, tasks, or actions occurs, the Contractor shall take corrective and/or preventative actions. In addition, the Contractor shall ensure that its employees are aware of their roles and responsibilities under the EMS and how these EMS roles and responsibilities affect work performed under the contract. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that their employees receive applicable environmental and occupational health and safety training, and keep up to date on regulatory required specific training for the type of work to be conducted onsite. All on-site Contractor personnel, and their subcontractor personnel, performing tasks that have the potential to cause a significant environmental impact shall be competent on the basis of appropriate education, training or experience. Upon contract award, the Contracting Officer's Representative will notify the installation's EMS coordinator to arrange EMS training. Refer to the Installation’s EMS Coordinator for additional site specific EMS requirements related to construction. The installation's EMS coordinator shall identify training needs associated with environmental aspects and the EMS, and arrange training or take other action to meet these needs. The Contractor shall provide training documentation to the Contracting Officer. The EMS coordinator shall retain associated records.

Not used unless directed by the Contracting Officer. Environmental Impact Analysis is conducted via AF Form 813 for all construction activities.

1.5.2 Regulatory Notifications

The Contractor is responsible for all regulatory notification requirements in accordance with Federal, State and local regulations. In cases where the Air Force must also provide public notification (such as storm water permitting), the Contractor must coordinate with the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall submit copies of all regulatory notifications to the Contracting Officer prior to commencement of work activities. Typically, regulatory notifications must be provided for the following (this listing is not all inclusive): demolition, renovation, NPDES defined site work, remediation of controlled substances (asbestos, hazardous waste, lead paint).

1.5.3 Environmental Brief

Attend an environmental brief to be included in the preconstruction meeting. Provide the following information: types, quantities, and use of hazardous materials that will be brought onto the activity; types and quantities of solid wastes and/or wastewater that may be generated during the contract. Discuss the results of the Environmental Impact Analysis at this time. Prior to initiating any work on site, meet with the Contracting Officer and activity environmental staff to discuss the proposed Environmental Management Plan. Develop a mutual understanding relative to the details of environmental protection, including measures for protecting natural resources, required reports, required permits, permit requirements, and other measures to be taken.

1.5.4 Environmental Manager

Appoint in writing an Environmental Manager for the project site. The Environmental Manager will be directly responsible for coordinating contractor compliance with Federal, State, local, and station requirements. The Environmental Manager will ensure compliance with Hazardous Waste Program requirements (including hazardous waste handling, storage, manifesting, and disposal are all conducted in accordance with installation requirements and applicable laws and regulations); implement the Environmental Management Plan; ensure that all environmental permits are obtained, maintained, and closed out; ensure compliance with Storm Water Program Management requirements; ensure compliance with Hazardous Materials (authorizations, storage, handling, and reporting) requirements; and coordinate any remediation of regulated substances (lead, asbestos, PCB transformers). This can be a collateral position; however the person in this position must be trained to adequately accomplish the following duties: ensure waste segregation and storage compatibility requirements are met; inspect and manage Satellite Accumulation areas; ensure only authorized personnel add wastes to containers; ensure all Contractor personnel are trained in 40 CFR requirements in accordance with their position requirements; coordinate removal of waste containers; and maintain the Environmental Records binder and required documentation, including environmental permits compliance and close-out.

1.5.5 Contractor 40 CFR Employee Training Records

Prepare and maintain employee training records throughout the term of the contract meeting applicable 40 CFR requirements. [The Contractor will ensure every employee completes a program of classroom instruction or on-the-job training that teaches them to perform their duties in a way that ensures compliance with Federal, State and local regulatory requirements for RCRA Large Quantity Generator. The Contractor will provide a Position Description for each employee, by subcontractor, based on the Davis-Bacon Wage Rate designation or other equivalent method, evaluating the employee's association with hazardous and regulated wastes. This Position Description will include training requirements as defined in 40 CFR 265 for a Large Quantity Generator facility.] Submit these training records to the Contracting Officer at the conclusion of the project, unless otherwise directed.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

(2) The Contractor shall provide all required testing analysis and monitoring.

Prior to initiating any work on site, the Contractor will meet with the Contracting Officer to discuss the proposed Environmental Protection Plan and develop a mutual understanding relative to the details of environmental protection, including measures for protecting natural resources, required reports, and other measures to be taken. The Contractor's Environmental Plan shall incorporate construction related objectives and targets from the installation's Environmental Management System. The Environmental Management Plan will be submitted in the following format and shall include the elements specified below.

a. Description of the Environmental Protection Plan The Contractor’s EPP shall include a Scope of Work, Environmental Impact Analysis document (Base Civil Engineer Work Request, AF Form 813 or Finding of No Significant Impact), Contractor contact information and shall describe how they will meet environmental compliance requirements and address their methods, procedures, and practices pertaining to: Air quality, to include a listing of all combustion source equipment with appropriate CARB registration and SBCAPCD permits, ozone depleting substances (ODS) and greenhouse gases (GHG); Hazardous waste management; Hazardous materials management, to include spill/release management; Lead-based paint management; Asbestos management; Green Procurement; Solid waste and construction debris management, to include recycled/recovered materials; Water quality to include waste water, drinking water and storm water; Cultural resources protection; Natural resources protection; PCBs; Underground storage tanks; and Contaminated Soils Management. The Contractor shall maintain a copy of the EPP on-site. The Contractor shall brief their personnel of the contents and procedures in the EPP and ensure pertinent information is disseminated to subcontractors in order to maintain compliance.

3.2.1 Environmental Protection Plan Review

Within thirty days after the Contract award date, submit the proposed Environmental Protection Plan for further discussion, review, and approval. Commencement of work will not begin until the Environmental Protection Plan has been approved.

3.2.2 Licenses and Permits

Obtaining and complying with all environmental permits and commitments required by Federal, State, Regional, and local environmental laws and regulations is the Contractor's responsibility.

The following existing permits will be followed by the Contractor:

a. State Water Resources Control Board National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit Water Quality Order No. 2009-0009-DWQ (Construction General Permit); Refer to Section 3.4.2.

b. NPDES General Permit Water Quality Order No. 2013-0001-DWQ, Municipal General Permit. Refer to Section 3.4.3.

c. VAFB Landfill Permit

The Contractor is responsible for conforming to all permit requirements and performing all quality control inspections of the work in progress, and to submit notifications and certifications to the applicable regulatory agency via the Contracting Officer.

3.3 PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES

Preserve the natural resources within the project boundaries and outside the limits of permanent work. Restore to an equivalent or improved condition upon completion of work.

d. Nesting Sites: The Contractor shall immediately notify 30 CES/CEIE of any nesting sites for avian species, nesting sites containing eggs and/or chicks, or roosting birds.

e. Disturbance of Plants: Contractors shall adhere to requirements stated in the AF Form 332, AF Form 813 or Environmental Assessment with respect to disturbance or removal of all plants and trees on VAFB. Mitigation may be required, including restoration with native seed mixes.

f. Contractor Equipment/Vehicles: Contractor equipment vehicles shall be cleaned of weed seeds prior to use in the project area to prevent the introduction of weeds. If equipment vehicles move from one watershed to another on base, wheels, undercarriages, and bumpers will be cleaned prior to traveling. If no nearby wash facility or means to collect on site and dispose of rinse water to a sewer is available, Contractor may air blast equipment vehicles on site.

3.3.1 Erosion and Sediment Control Measures

When soil disturbance is one acre or more refer to Section 3.4.2 Construction General Permit Stormwater Requirements. Refer to Section 3.17, Landscaping.

3.3.1.1 Burnoff

The Contractor shall implement and maintain BMPs in or similar to the current California Stormwater BMP Manual (California Stormwater Quality Association) to effectively prevent sediment, chemicals, or other pollutants from migrating into the storm water system, Waters of the U.S. and surface waters via stormwater, non-stormwater or wind. The 2007 Off-Highway Vehicle BMP Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control (California Department of Parks and Recreation) may also be referenced for erosion and sediment control. BMPs will include erosion and sediment controls, tracking controls, vehicle and equipment fueling and maintenance, spill prevention and control, concrete waste management, solid waste management, liquid waste management and stockpile management.

The Contractor shall implement a SWPPP, including but not limited to BMPs, inspections, reporting and Sampling and Analysis requirements, in accordance with the Construction General Permit.

Contractor personnel implementing SWPPPs shall meet Permit requirements for Qualified Stormwater Inspectors and shall have attended one storm water Construction General Permit compliance and BMP training within the last five years.

The Contractor shall maintain a current copy of their SWPPP at the construction site per the permit requirements and shall provide a copy of any amendments to 30 CES/CEIE Water Resources.

The Contractor shall provide copies of required inspection forms, Construction Site and Run-on Evaluations and effluent monitoring results (as applicable) to 30 CES/CEIE Water Resources.