Environmental_Specifications.doc

Section 00 01 04 Dyess AFB, Texas

ENVIRONMENTAL

FNWZ xx-00xx

PART 1 – GENERAL

1. APPLICABLE ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS, LAWS, AND PUBLICATIONS: In accordance with (IAW) Executive Orders (EO) 13101, 13123, 13134, 13148, 13514, 13693 and 13834, federal, state, and local environmental protection laws, Dyess Air Force Base (DAFB) is committed to the principals of “Leadership in Environmental Management” and “Greening the Federal Government.” In addition, DAFB implements EO 13045, and 13296, to ensure protection from environmental health and safety risks. The specifications and standards contained in this section are to ensure that DAFB meets the mandates as established by statute and EOs, as well as Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Transportation (DOT), Occupational, Safety and Health Agency (OSHA), and Department of Energy (DOE) policy and guidance.

1.1. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION STANDARDS: The following list serves as the basis for standards of environmental protection for work accomplished on DAFB:

· The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act authorized Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG),

· The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act/OMB Circular A-119,

· DOE's Federal Energy Management Program Product Efficiency Recommendations,

· EPA's Waste Minimization Priority Chemicals,

· EPA's Indoor Environments Program Recommendations, and

· EPA's Construction Industry Compliance Assistance Center Recommendations.

1.2. ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS:

1.2.1. Abilene Local Ordinance: Section 32-58. (a)(2)l of the City of Abilene's Industrial Wastewater Ordinance, Ordinance No. 36-1992, Chapter 32 Utilities, Article III. Industrial Wastes, December 2003.

Sec. 32-58. General sanitary sewer use requirements.

(a) Prohibited discharge standards

(2) Specific Prohibitions.

l. Storm water, surface water, ground water, roof runoff, subsurface drainage, swimming pool drainage, condensate, deionized water, noncontact cooling water, and unpolluted wastewater, unless specifically authorized by the director.

1.2.1.1 Contractor shall route HVAC condensate drains to exterior of facility. Drains shall collect & direct water to a dry well or existing storm drain/system.

1.2.2. Resource Management: Promote stewardship of the earth's resources. The earth's resources include: perpetual resources, renewable resources, and non-renewable resources. Preserve or renew biodiversity and ecosystems.

· Maximize use of bio-based and recycled content materials.

· Maintain or improve water quality and promote water stewardship.

· Employ job-site recycling and salvage procedures.

· Employ DfE methodologies.

1.2.3. Toxicity/IEQ: Promote good indoor environmental quality (IEQ). Aspects of IEQ include: light quality, acoustic quality, and air quality.

· Utilize a precautionary approach.

· Maximize use of non-toxic, non-hazardous, healthy, and safe building materials.

1.2.4. Performance: Promote efficiencies in operational performance. Aspects of operational performance include: durability, maintainability, energy efficiency, and water efficiency.

1.3. CONTRACTOR’S ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER: The Contractor shall designate an onsite party responsible for overseeing the environmental goals for the project and implementing procedures for environmental protection.

1.3.1. Qualifications: Minimum 5 years construction experience on projects of similar size and scope; minimum 2 years experience with environmental procedures similar to those of this project; familiarity with Environmental Management Systems (EMSs) such as ISO 14001; and familiarity with environmental regulations applicable to construction operations.

1.3.2. Responsibilities: The Contractor’s environmental manager shall ensure:

· Compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including maintaining required documentation.

· Implementation of Contractor’s environmental protection plans prepared IAW EPA EMS or ISO 14000 standards.

· Training for Contractor personnel IAW their position requirements, and shall include at a minimum, an overview of environmental issues related to the building industry and overview of environmental issues and regulations related to the project.

1.4 CONFORMANCE with ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS:

IAW FAR Clause 52.223-19, Compliance with Environmental Management Systems, the Contractor’s work under this contract shall conform with all operational controls identified in the applicable agency or facility Environmental Management Systems and provide monitoring and measurement information necessary for the Government to address environmental performance relative to the goals of the Environmental Management Systems. In the event an environmental nonconformance or noncompliance associated with the contracted services is identified, the contractor shall take corrective and/or preventative actions. In the case of a noncompliance, the Contractor shall respond and take corrective action immediately. In the case of a nonconformance, the Contractor shall respond and take corrective action based on the time schedule established by the EMS Site Coordinator. In addition, the Contractor shall ensure that their employees are aware of the roles and responsibilities identified by the environmental management system and how these requirements affect their work performed under this contract.

All Contractor environmental representatives must complete Air Force provided initial EMS awareness-level training. The COR needs to ensure the contractor completes the training prior to work start, provides an overview of environmental issues and regulations related to the project to contractor personnel, and maintains a list of completion in the contract folder for accountability and inspection. The contractor must notify 7 CES/CEIE, 325-696-5619, or B8006, 710 3rd St, Dyess AFB, for instructions on completing the training.

PART 2 – RESOURCE PROTECTION

2. PROTECTION OF RESOURCES: Construction, renovation or demolition activities are not exempt from air emission, storm water, hazardous waste, and other environmental compliance, environmental protection or pollution prevention rules and regulations. Contractor shall investigate, comprehend, and comply with all environmental rules and regulations applicable to his chosen method of accomplishment of the work under this contract.

2.1. PROTECTION OF LAND RESOURCES: The Contractor shall confine his construction activities to areas defined by the plans or specifications. Except in areas to be cleared, do not remove, cut, deface, injure or destroy trees or shrubs without the CO’s approval. Do not fasten or attach ropes, cables, or guys to existing nearby trees for anchorage unless authorized by the CO. Where such use of ropes, cables, or guys is authorized, the Contractor shall be responsible for any resultant damage.

2.1.1. Restoration or Replacement of Landscape Damage: Any trees or other landscape feature scarred or damaged by the Contractor’s equipment or operations shall be restored as nearly as possible to its original condition at the Contractor's expense. The CO will decide what method of restoration shall be used, and whether damaged trees shall be treated or removed and disposed of under requirements for clearing and grubbing. If damaged trees are to be removed, they are to be replaced with equivalent, undamaged trees and landscaping features at the Contractor’s expense.

2.1.2 Topsoil and other Construction Fill Material from Off Base: Contractor must comply with the Federal Noxious Weed Act, as amended, 7 U.S.C. 2801-2814; 7CFR360: the Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 7701 et seq.); 7 U.S.C. 7701-7772 and 7781-7786; 7 CFR 2.22, 2.80, and 371.3; and Executive Order 13112, Invasive Species. The Contractor shall not introduce any invasive or noxious weed identified on the latest Federal Noxious Weed List (Federal Noxious Weed Act of 1974), the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Quarantines and noxious plants, Chapter 19 (24 May 2006). State of Texas; the DAFB Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan, Chapter 7.12, Invasive Species Management.

2.1.3. Post-Construction Cleanup or Obliteration: The Contractor shall obliterate all evidence of temporary construction facilities such as haul roads, work areas, structures, foundations of temporary structures, stockpiles of excess materials, or any other vestiges of construction. It is anticipated that excavation, filling, and plowing of roadways will be required to restore the area to near natural conditions which will permit the growth of vegetation thereon. The disturbed areas shall be graded and filled as required, and topsoil shall be spread to a depth of approximately three inches over the entire area and the entire area seeded with at least two pounds (pure live seed) of common Bermuda per 1,000 square feet and then watered as required until a lush hardy growth is established to the satisfaction of the CO. Restoration to original contours is required unless otherwise directed by the CO.

2.2. PROTECTION OF THE STRATOSPHERIC OZONE: The Contractor shall comply with Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 82 (40 CFR Part 82). To the maximum extent practicable, the Contractor shall utilize safe alternatives and products made with, or containing, safe alternatives to Class I or II ozone depleting substances (ODS) identified in 42 U.S.C. 7671K. A Class I ODS is defined in section 602 (a) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and includes the following chemicals:

CFC-11

CFC-12

CFC-13

CFC-111

CFC-112

CFC-113

CFC-114

CFC-115

CFC-211

CFC-212

CFC-213

CFC-214

CFC-215

CFC-216

CFC-217

halon-1211 halon-1301 halon-2402 carbon tetrachloride methyl chloroform

2.3. PROTECTION OF HISTORICAL AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES: All known historical, archaeological, and cultural resources, if any, within the Contractor’s work area will be designated on the contract drawings. The Contractor shall take precautions during the contract to preserve all resources as they existed at the time of contract award and comply with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), 36 CFR 60-61 and 800-812; and Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 43 CFR 10. The Contractor shall provide all protective devices such as off-limit markings, fencing, barricades or other devices as designated on the contract drawings and shall be responsible for preservation of the sites during this contract.

2.3.1. Recording and Preserving Historical and Archaeological Finds: All items having any apparent historical or archaeological interest outside of designated areas that are discovered in the course of any construction activities shall be carefully preserved. The Contractor shall protect the find in-place by leaving the archaeological find undisturbed and by using flags to mark a 50-foot radius area around the find. The find shall be immediately reported to the CO so that the proper authorities may be notified. All work shall be stopped in the immediate area of the discovery until directed by the CO to resume work. Any work required to preserve or protect these finds shall be accomplished before work resumes.

2.4 . PROTECTION OF WATER RESOURCES: The Contractor shall not pollute streams, tributaries, lakes, or reservoirs with substances including, but not limited to, fuels, oils, bitumen, calcium chloride, acids, construction wastes, contaminated storm water runoff, or other harmful materials identified in 40 CFR Parts 117 and 302. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to investigate, comprehend, and comply with all applicable federal, state, county, and municipal laws concerning pollution of rivers and streams--particularly the Clean Water Act (CWA), 33 CFR 151-158 and 320-338, 40 CFR 15, 20-25, 100-149, 220-233, 400-471, 501, and 503, and 49 CFR 130; Federal Water Pollution Control Act (FWPCA), National Contingency Plan (NCP), and Oil Pollution Act (OPA), 30 CFR, 33 CFR, 40 CFR, 46 CFR, and 40 CFR; Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), 40 CFR 141-149 and 42 CFR 50, 59, and 124; Pollution Prevention Act (PPA), 40 CFR 370-372; Texas Drinking Water Standards, Title 30 of the Texas Administrative Code, Part 290 (30 TAC 290); and the Texas Water Code, 30 TAC 205,216, 220, 279, 305, 307-308, 311-312, 314, and 321. All work under this contract shall be performed in such a manner that objectionable or nuisance conditions will not be created in lakes, reservoirs, or streams through or adjacent to the project areas. For construction sites of one (1) acre or more, and at least 30 days prior to the start of construction, the Contractor shall prepare a storm water pollution prevention plan (SWP3) and file with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) a Notice of Intent (NOI), TCEQ-20022 (02/03) or successor form. The construction site notice specified in the Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Permit (TPDES GP) for Part II.D.2 shall be posted as specified in the permit. Construction activities that start on or after 15 December of one year and are completed in all respects, including final stabilization, by 14 February of the next year may utilize low rainfall erosive waiver provisions of the TPDES GP, which do not require a SWP3, but do require submittal of an NOI to TCEQ using TCEQ-20064 (03/13) or successor form, and posting of a construction notice for Part II.D.1 of the GP. Contractor shall submit a Notice of Termination (NOT) as required by the GP using TCEQ-20023 (10/14) or successor form. Contractor shall perform notifications as required by the GP. There shall be no fill, to include trees and vegetation, placed in a wetland or water of the U.S. as they are defined by the CWA or the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual. Wetlands and/or possible wetlands in the work area will be delineated prior to awarding of the contract. The Contractor shall be aware of CWA Section 404 requirements and permits and shall be responsible for compliance. Vehicles shall not pass through wetlands unless absolutely necessary, and mats will be placed on the area for protection prior to driving. Certain documents must be prepared, filed, and/or posted as generally outlined in the table below and specifically stated in the TPDES GP:

2.4.1. Erosion Control: The Contractor shall control erosion and disposing of wastes. Surface drainage from cuts and fills within the construction limits, whether or not completed, and from borrow and waste disposal areas, shall, if turbidity producing materials are present, be held in suitable sedimentation ponds, or the areas shall be graded to control erosion within acceptable limits. Temporary erosion and sediment control measures such as berms, dikes, drains, or sedimentation basins, if required to meet the above standards, shall be provided and maintained until permanent drainage and erosion control facilities are completed and operative. The area of bare soil exposed at any one time during construction operations shall be held to a minimum. Unless otherwise approved by the CO, the Contractor shall apply, as soon as practicable, an approved, temporary mulch on denuded ground. This shall apply to all areas not subject to appreciable traffic during construction, including areas that are to receive some form of construction later, if ground is to be exposed 60 days or more. Stream crossing by fording with equipment shall be limited to control turbidity and in areas of frequent crossings temporary culverts or bridge structures shall be installed. Any temporary culverts or bridge structures shall be removed upon completion of the project. Fills and waste areas shall be constructed by selective placement to eliminate to the extent practicable silts or clays on the surface that will erode and contaminate adjacent streams or lakes.

2.4.2 Drinking Water: Contractor shall comply with and provide documentation required by 30 TAC 290.46 (j), pertaining to customer service inspections.

2.4.2.1. General: The Contractor shall ensure a customer service inspection (CSI) certificate is completed and approved by the CO prior to providing continuous water service to all new construction, to existing service where contaminant hazards are suspected, or in conjunction with major renovation or expansion of the drinking water distribution system.

2.4.2.2. Form: The Contractor shall use the most current CSI certificate form found in Title 30 290.47(d) of TAC. See paragraph 4.3 of this section for submittal of certificate form.

2.4.2.3 License: The inspection and certificate may only be completed by a Plumbing Inspector, a Water Supply Protection Specialists licensed by the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners, or a Customer Service Inspector who has completed a TCEQ-approved course, passed an examination administered by the executive director, and holds a current professional certification or endorsement as a customer service inspector.

2.5. PROTECTION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE: The Contractor shall follow all federal, state, county and municipal laws regarding the protection of fish and wildlife--particularly the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) 16 U.S.C. 703-712, Endangered Species Act (ESA), 7 CFR 355-356 and 50 CFR 17, 23-24, 81, 217, 222, 225-227, 402, 424, 450-453, and 31 TAC 65 & 69. The Contractor shall at all times perform all work and take such steps required to prevent any interference or disturbance to fish and wildlife. The Contractor shall not alter water flows or otherwise disturb native habitat adjacent to the project area which, in the opinion of the CO, are critical to fish or wildlife. Construction of check dams in live streams will not be permitted. Fouling or polluting of water will not be permitted. Wash waters shall be processed, filtered, ponded, or otherwise treated prior to their release into a river or other body of water. The CO must approve the release of any wash waters or waste waters into a river or other body of water prior to the release of any wash waters or waste waters.

2.6. PROTECTION OF AIR QUALITY: It is the responsibility of the Contractor to investigate, comprehend, and comply with all applicable federal, state, county and municipal laws concerning air pollution, particularly the CAA, 40 CFR 50-95 and 30 TAC 101-122. Although the Contractor is responsible for complying with all rules/regulations associated with air quality, the requirements must be coordinated through 7 CES/CEIE (all registrations, permits, hourly/daily/weekly/monthly records, MSDSs, notices, etc.) prior to the start of any construction/demolition/repair. All work under this contract shall be performed in such a manner that objectionable or nuisance conditions will not be created in the air nor will objectionable particulates be released to the air. No material shall be burned on DAFB.

2.6.1. Dust Control: The Contractor shall maintain all excavations, embankments, stockpiles, haul roads, permanent access roads, plant sites, waste areas, borrow areas, and all other work areas within or without the project boundaries free from dust IAW all applicable federal, state, and local regulations for the control of dust and particulate emissions. Temporary methods of stabilization consisting of sprinkling with water are required to control dust. Sprinkling with water shall be repeated at such intervals as to keep all parts of the disturbed area at least damp at all times. Gravel paving shall be provided for entrance and exit drives, parking areas, and unpaved roads carrying more than 25 vehicles per day on the construction site.

2.7. SAFETY AND HEALTH PROTECTION: The Contractor shall comply will all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations to ensure protection of human health and safety IAW Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), 20 CFR 1900-1990; and the Texas Health and Safety Code, 25 TAC et al.

2.8. WORKER, COMMUNITY, AND RIGHT-TO-KNOW PROTECTION LAWS: The Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations to ensure worker and community right-to-know and protection requirements are met IAW the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), 40 CFR 300-374; Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA), 40 CFR 355-372; Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (HMTA), 40 CFR 106-110 and 171-180; and Texas Hazards Communication Act, 25 TAC 295.

PART 3 - DISPOSAL OF WASTES, WASTE MINIMIZATION, AND EXCESS MATERIALS:

3.1. WASTE MANAGEMENT & MINIMIZATION: The Contractor shall manage waste generated IAW the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), 40 CFR 240-282; Texas Solid Waste Disposal Act, 25 TAC 1, 30 TAC 281, 305, 330, 333, and 335 (including Texas Waste Reduction Policy Act); ASTM D5792 and D5834, and ASTM E1609. The Contractor shall maximize source reduction, reuse, and recycling of waste from construction operations. At a minimum, the Contractor shall achieve a 60% diversion goal based on percent by weight of total solid waste diverted from landfill.

3.2 Contractor shall group manifests per waste type & submit to government on electronic AF3000. Typically this can be done at the project end, but may be required up to twice per year for data calls periods at no additional charge to government.

3.1.1. Waste Determinations: The Contractor shall make waste determinations for all wastes and excess materials directly generated in the performance of this contract, IAW the provisions set out in 40 CFR 261 - at the time and point of generation. The Contractor shall properly sample, analyze, or by use of process knowledge classify all wastes IAW 30 TAC 335, Ch R, at no additional cost to the Government. Unless it is positively known by the Contractor that a waste is non-hazardous, the Contractor shall manage the waste as a hazardous waste until test results prove otherwise. All non-hazardous wastes, special wastes, and hazardous wastes (including but not limited to construction debris, material containers, material residues and unwanted excess materials) resulting from the performance of work under this contract shall be removed from and disposed of off DAFB by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government and IAW all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations. Under no circumstances shall the Contractor dispose of wastes or excess material in trash dumpsters, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, creeks, streams or other property of DAFB. The Contractor and the Government will be co-generators of all wastes resulting from the performance of this contract. The 7th Civil Engineer Squadron Environmental Section (7 CES/CEIE) will sign as generator on all waste manifests.

3.1.2. Non-Hazardous Wastes: Contractor shall transport and dispose of all non-hazardous wastes to and in a State of Texas-approved facility or other disposal facility approved by the state. 7 CES/CEIE will sign as generator on all waste manifests.

3.1.3. Special Wastes: Special wastes are any wastes that are non-hazardous yet have to be stored, transported, and/or disposed of in a special manner, i.e. petroleum contaminated soil (30 TAC 327) and asbestos (25 TAC 295 and 25 TAC 37). Contractor shall store, transport and dispose of all special wastes IAW all federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations as applicable. Contractor shall dispose of special wastes in a State of Texas approved facility or other disposal facility approved by the state. Contractor shall make all necessary arrangements with the disposal facility of his choice for disposal of special wastes. Contractor shall prepare all necessary paper work, including but not limited to bill of lading, manifests, etc. at no additional cost to the Government. 7 CES/CEIE will sign as generator on all special waste manifests.

3.1.4. Hazardous Wastes: The Contractor shall be designated the “lead generator.” As such, the Contractor is required to notify the State of Texas, specifically the TCEQ, of the Contractor’s waste generating activities. The Contractor must have, or obtain, a Texas Solid Waste Registration (TSWR) number. Depending upon quantity/type of wastes, the TCEQ may also issue an EPA identification number concurrently with the TSWR number. The Contractor shall submit a copy of his initial notification package for hazardous waste management (Form Number TNRCC-00002) or, if already acquired, a copy of the TSWR number(s) assignment letter from the TCEQ to the CO as soon as possible after contract award.

3.1.4.1. The Contractor shall not perform any waste generation activities associated with the performance of work under this contract until he has actually acquired a TSWR number(s) and submitted it to the CO. Any ramifications (i.e. fines, penalties, etc.) resulting from waste generation activities without prior TCEQ notification/approval shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

3.1.4.2. The Contractor shall strictly adhere to 30 TAC 305 and 335. The Contractor shall accumulate, manage, store, transport and dispose of all hazardous waste IAW 30 TAC 305 and Chapter 335. The Contractor shall maintain all records, shipping documents, training certificates, plans and other documents required and for the period specified in 30 TAC 305 and Chapter 335. Upon request by the Government, the Contractor shall provide a copy of any or all of the records, shipping documents, training certificates, plans and other documents required in 30 TAC 305 and Chapter 335 to the CO during the performance of this contract, or at any time during the record retention time as specified in 30 TAC 305 and Chapter 335.

3.1.4.3. The Contractor shall remove all hazardous waste from DAFB on a daily basis unless the accumulation and storage is specifically approved in writing by the CO and the 7 CES/CEIE. Such approval must be given prior to the generation of any hazardous waste. The Contractor’s attention is directed to the fact that approval for accumulation or storage of hazardous wastes equal to, or in excess of, 55 gallons for greater than three (3) calendar days will require a minimum lead time of forty-five (45) calendar days from the date of the receipt of the request and may not be approved. The Contractor shall transport hazardous wastes from DAFB to a Treatment, Storage, or Disposal (TSD) facility permitted by the State of Texas or other TSD facility permitted by the state in which the disposal facility is located. Under no circumstances shall disposal or treatment of hazardous wastes (as defined in 30 TAC 335.1) be allowed on DAFB by the Contractor unless specified elsewhere in this contract.

3.1.4.4. The Contractor’s attention is directed to the fact that violation or alleged violation of 30 TAC can and has resulted in the State of Texas issuing fines and penalties, both civil and criminal. As lead generator, the TCEQ and/or the EPA may, at any time and without notice, inspect the Contractor’s operations and records for compliance with 30 TAC and/or 40 CFR 240-282. As co-generator, the Government will, as is deemed necessary, inspect the Contractor’s operations and records for compliance with 30 TAC and 40 CFR 240-282. The Contractor shall cooperate fully with the TCEQ, EPA and/or Government representatives during these inspections, as applicable. The Contractor shall be fully and totally responsible for payment of all fines and/or penalties imposed by the TCEQ or EPA for violation of 30 TAC and/or 40 CFR 240-282, at no cost to the Government.

3.2. ONSITE DUMPING/CLEANING: Dumping/cleaning out of concrete trucks on DAFB is prohibited. Concrete truck chutes only may be rinsed at the construction site. Wastewater and concrete from this rinse shall be collected in a high density polyethylene plastic-lined box or pit provided by the Contractor at an approved located at the jobsite. At the end of pouring operations, the Contractor shall excavate all the waste and liner and properly dispose of same. The pit shall be completely backfilled and the site restored to original conditions.

3.3. DISPOSAL CERTIFICATION: Contractor shall submit certification of proper disposal of all wastes to the CO prior to the Final Inspection.

PART 4 - SUBMITTALS:

4.1. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN. Not less than 10 days before pre-construction meeting, the Contractor shall prepare and submit an Environmental Protection Plan including, but not limited to, the following:

(1) Identification of project;

(2) Identification and contact information for Environmental Manager;

(3) General site conditions;

(4) Summary of Plan;

(5) Procedures to address protection of water resources;

(6) Procedures to address protection of land resources;

(7) Procedures to address air quality;

(8) Procedures to address protection of natural resources; and

(9) Monitoring procedures.

4.2. MATERIAL/WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN. Not less than 10 days before pre-construction meeting, the Contractor shall prepare and submit a Material and Waste Management Plan including, but not limited to, the following:

(1) List of the recycling facilities, reuse facilities, municipal solid waste landfills and other final disposition location(s);

(2) Identify materials that cannot be recycled or reused, and provide an explanation or justification;

(3) Identify materials to be purchased IAW EPA's Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Program; and to the maximum extent possible promote environmentally preferable purchasing during completion of this project; and

(4) Revise and resubmit Plan as required by Owner or as requested by TCEQ to demonstrate 60% solid waste diversion goal to landfill.

4.3. CUSTOMER SERVICE INSPECTION CERTIFICATE. Prior to acceptance of project, the Contractor shall submit for approval a CSI Certificate. The form as found at 30 TAC 290.47 (d) shall include be signed by an individual with appropriate credentials as found in paragraph 2.4.2.2.

4.4. FINAL DISPOSITION REPORT (FDR). Prior to final acceptance of project, the Contractor shall submit for approval a FDR. The report shall be signed by the owner of the Contractor’s company or an officer of the company with the authority to act on behalf of the company. As a minimum, this report shall contain the following information:

(1) Report Summary [A summary of facilities completed under this contract, the contents of the FDR, and any special emphasis items such as loss of a manifest or clean-up of materials spilled during the construction]

(2) Chronology of Events [as occurred during project including placement of storm water controls, demolition waste generation, waste removal from site, waste disposal, asbestos abatement and disposal, major air upsets conditions, and other notable events which could impact the environment]

(3) Site characterization

(a) Site conditions before contract start including general site drainage patterns, utility locations, facility site, jobsite trailer location, vehicle parking areas, material staging areas and access roads

(b) Site conditions after contract completion including general site drainage patterns, facility site, jobsite trailer location, vehicle parking areas, material staging areas and access roads

(4) Closure activities

(a) Field investigation of site conditions

(b) Sampling Activities, including the sampler, equipment used, sample locations, packaging, and Chain of Custody documentation as applicable

(c) Laboratory results, with Laboratory Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) data and Method number as applicable

(5) QA/QC procedures

(a) Confined space entry, as applicable

(b) Waste Storage Activities including TCEQ waste generator identification number, equipment or methodology used for storage, container logs with wastes stored along with dates accepted as removed from storage and methods of control

(c) Waste management & disposition including rinsates, residues, scrapings, waste piles, oil/water separator contents, etc.

(d) Equipment decontamination including locations, materials used, disposition and disposal.

(6) References

(a) Site location map with site characterization data

(b) Site details including, material staging areas, waste storage locations, spill locations, sample locations, storm water controls, and air emission sources as applicable

(7) Documentation

(a) Air Permitting Exemptions

(b) Storm water Notice of Intent and Notice of Termination

(c) Sample results

(d) Signed and completed Waste Manifests

(e) Waste destruction documentation

(f) Container Logs

(g) Chain of Custody documentation, as applicable

(h) Plugging & Abandonment reports

(i) Disposal records, including landfill receipts, Contractor company owner certification pertaining to location of records, certificates of destruction, etc.

(j) Provide documentation of all applicable training requirements, i.e., training certificates, transcripts detailing training completion, email detailing training completion including date/training subject

(8) Applicable photos, drawings, schematics of activities or processes

(9) Certification statement: with the following wording and signed by the owner of the company or an officer of the company with the authority to act on behalf of the company.

(a) “I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision IAW a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations.”

PART 5 - MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITIES DURING CONSTRUCTION:

During the life of this contract the Contractor shall maintain all facilities constructed for pollution control under this contract as long as the operations creating the particular pollutant are being carried out or until the material concerned has become stabilized to the extent that pollution is no longer being created. During the construction period the Contractor shall conduct frequent training courses for his maintenance personnel. The curricula shall include methods of detection of pollution, familiarity with pollution standards, and installation and care of vegetation covers, plants, and other facilities to prevent and correct environmental pollution.

PART 6 - PESTICIDES (To include Insecticides, Fungicides, Herbicides, etc.):

6.1 The contractor shall furnish the QAE (Quality Assurance Evaluators) with labels and SDSs (Safety Data Sheets) for all contract pesticide materials 30 days prior to planned application. (Approved pesticides are listed in stated in DoD Instruction 4150.07 Encl. 4 para 4.2.2, AFI 32-1053 para 4.7.4 and 4.7.6, and Dyess AFB Integrated Pest Management Plan (available from the Installation Pest Management Section or attached in appendix.) The QAE will submit labels, SDS’s, and all prospective applicator personnel current state pesticide applicator certifications to the Contracting Officer on AF3000 for review by IPMC (Installation Pest Management Coordinator – NCOIC, 7 CES/CEOIE).

6.2 The state pesticide applicator certifications can be obtained here:

http://www.texasagriculture.gov/RegulatoryPrograms/Pesticides/PesticideCommercialNoncommercialApplicatorLice.aspx

6.3 The Contracting Officer and IPMIC must approve the location where pesticides are mixed and/or stored prior to starting work. (Refer to Part 6.5 al enc.) If located on Dyess AFB, this site shall have secondary containment and backflow prevention as identified in AFPMB TG No. 17 (Electronic copy available upon request. The 7th CES Pest Management section is the only site on Dyess AFB that meets AFPMB TG No. 17.) The contractor will ensure this area is properly managed to prevent spills. Contractors shall comply with State regulatory requirements in the State where the work is performed and in the category of treatment being performed. ONLY state-certified contract pesticide applicator/s will mix or apply pesticides on Dyess AFB. (The applicator/s will not work under a certified applicator). All pest management contractors must also comply with sections of DoDI 4150.07, AFI 32-1053, and contents of this instruction that apply to contract pest management operations. Pesticide applicators shall use all pesticides in accordance with EPA label directions. The contractor must comply with all applicable parts of Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Occupational Safety and Health Standards, Part 1910; Title 29, CFR, Safety and Health Standards for Federal Service Contracts, Part 1925; Title 40, CFR, Parts 150-189, and Title 49, CFR, Hazardous Materials Regulations, Part 171, while on Dyess AFB, to ensure safe working conditions for contract personnel and a safe environment for the occupants of facilities. Certified pest management shop personnel will help the QAE evaluate pest management contracts.

6.4 Daily/Monthly Reports: The contractor is subject to inspection anytime by DOD certified applicators/inspectors as well as State Department of Agriculture Pesticides Division or equivalent agency. The contractor must provide data on daily pesticide use for input into the IPMIS pesticide management database. The contractor may fill out the Pest Management Maintenance Record, DD Form 1532-1 as a daily record keeping when any approved pesticide application is made. The DD Form 1532-1, will aid the contractor to keep a daily log of pesticide applications and must annotate Pesticide brand, active ingredients and percentage, use concentration, amount applied, date, and detailed location of use. The DD Form 1532-1 will aid the contractor complete a monthly Pest Management Record, DD Form 1532. The contractor shall provide the DD Form 1532 to the CO on AF3000 no later than 10 working days after the close of month. The contractor, QAE, or other CE representative will input data into IPMIS and forward it monthly (by 10 days after the close of the month) to the MAJCOM PMC. The contract must have the state certified applicator create an account with the following site:

https://web.ipmis-helpdesk.org/?q=user/register

Ensure to include an active email account and cell phone number. (Make sure requested installation states DYESS AFB and the primary role as Pest Control.)

6.5 Pesticide Mixing, Storage and Disposal and Containment: All pesticides shall be stored off-base. All unused pesticides, empty pesticide containers and residue shall be disposed of properly at an approved off-base disposal area. Chemical mixing for immediate application may be accomplished at the site of application/treatment and only state certified applicators may mix or apply pesticides. The contractors must abide by all pesticide label directions and not use the product inconsistent with its labeling. The contractor certified applicator/s must read entire label before using any pesticide and use only according to label instructions. Pesticide mixed should always be mixed at its lowest percentage for the desired vegetation species being controlled. Contractor shall provide a spill container at mixing areas to insure that no chemicals impact an area that is not being treated. The contractor shall have an operational emergency eyewash kit available at each mixing location. In the event the contractor spills or releases any hazardous substances (example, substances listed in 40 CFR 302), the contractor shall immediately notify the COR (Contracting Officer’s Representative), FD (Fire Dept.), and CO (Contracting Officer).

Delivery and storage of pesticides will be monitored by certified personnel to ensure the adequacy of containers and the safe storage of toxic materials. Disposal of containers and chemicals will be monitored to prevent pollution of natural drainage systems or the unintentional release of pesticide particulates into the air.

6.6 Hazardous Materials Inventory: The contractor shall maintain an up-to-date hazardous material inventory with copies of SDS(s) for all materials used on the job site. The contractor shall maintain a complete copy of all approved SDS(s) and AF Forms 3952. The contractor shall use only pre-approved pesticides as stated in DoD Instruction 4150.07 Encl. 4 para 4.2.2, AFI 32-1053 para 4.7.4 and 4.7.6, and Dyess AFB Integrated Pest Management Plan. The contractor shall be knowledgeable of and shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, permits, DoD and Air Force requirements regarding environmental protection and Pesticide use.

6.7 Hazardous Materials Management: The contractor shall remove all hazardous materials by the end of each workday. Contractor shall not conduct process treatments (e.g. paint thinner solvent recycling) on base.

6.8 Final Report: The contractor shall submit (to CO on AF3000) a final inventory of all pesticides applied during the contractor period no later than 10 working days prior to termination and/or completion of this contract of all hazardous materials used since the last hazardous usage report to the IPMC, COR, and CO. The final inventory will list all hazardous materials used, total amount of each used, and a description of the disposition of any remaining hazardous material.

7. SPILLS: DAFB maintains, follows, and enforces the following plans regarding spills of classified substances, as contained in DAFB EPA One Plan: (NOTE: A spill is defined to include any spilling, overfilling, releasing, emitting, escaping, venting condition, leaking, air upset, or other discharge of a regulated substance. Regulated substances are listed in 40 CFR 117 and 302.)

· Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Plan

· Spill Prevention Control and Counter Measures Plan

· National Oil and Hazardous Substance Pollution Contingency Plan

· Community Right-To-Know Plan

7.1. PLAN LOCATION: These plans are maintained by 7 CES/CEIE, 710 3rd Street, DAFB. The Contractor shall take preventive measures (secondary containment, avoid overfilling of trucks, etc.) to avoid spills and if a spill were to occur, the Contractor shall immediately notify the DAFB Fire Department at phone number (325) 696-2117. The DAFB Fire Department is the first responder who will take charge to secure/neutralize the event and to coordinate cleanup/remedial actions. Notification shall be made even if spill is within the cleanup capabilities of the Contractor.

7.2. SPILL REPORTING: The Contractor shall report all spills immediately, as they occur, to permit proper response by DAFB and Contractor personnel. For example, spillage of asphalt into a field not intended to be asphalted, must be immediately cleaned up as the asphalt becomes a hazardous waste (no longer used for its intended purpose). Contractor shall be held liable for all expenses incurred by the Government during and after the spill response including but not necessary limited to spill pads, pillows, booms, vacuum truck and equipment rental, drums, waste transportation, laboratory analysis, and disposal costs.

8. CONTAINERS:

8.1. AEROSOL CANS: Aerosol cans, after use must be punctured and drained of product and propellant via approved equipment manufactured for that purpose. The empty cans then can be disposed of as ordinary household garbage or recycled. Disposal of the internal can contents shall be accomplished according to its waste classification.

8.2. OTHER CONTAINERS: Refer to 30 TAC 335.41/f for criteria regarding management and disposal of other containers.

(Note to Designer: Include the following paragraphs nos. 9 thru 14 as applicable)

9. ASBESTOS:

9. l APPLICABLE LAWS, REGULATIONS AND REFERENCES:

9.1.1. 29 CFR 1910 and 1926, OSHA, US Department of Labor.

9.1.2. 40 CFR 61 (Amended), Subpart A and M, EPA.

9.1.3. 40 CFR 763, Subpart G and E, EPA.

9.1.4. 49 CFR Parts 172, 173, 177, and 178, DOT.

9.1.5. Texas Civil Statutes, Article 4477-3a (House Bill 36, 70th Legislature, 1987).

9.1.6. 25 TAC 295, Subchapter C, Texas Department of Health (TDH).

9.1.7. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Publication 70, National Electrical Code 2000.

9.1.8. All documents cited in 9.1.1 through 9.1.7 inclusive, shall be of the current edition including any changes, amendments, modifications or alterations thereto. The Contractor shall comply with all federal, state, and local regulations.

9.2. GENERAL:

9.2.1. All contract activities that have the potential of emitting asbestos shall be thoroughly controlled and work performed in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing the occupational and the general public's exposure to asbestos material.

9.2.2. Furnish all labor, tools, materials, equipment, notifications, and insurance required to accomplish the removal and disposal of regulated asbestos containing materials (RACM) in accordance with the requirements of the EPA, OSHA, TCEQ, and TDH.

9.2.3. Furnish all labor, materials, equipment, permits, and insurance to transport RACM, in accordance with DOT regulations, to the BFI Regional Landfill North of Abilene, Texas.

9.3. SPECIFIC COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS:

9.3.1. The following are specifically applicable to work under this section.

9.3.1.1. 29 CFR 1910-(Amended) Subpart Z, para 1910.1001.

9.3.1.2. 29 CFR 1926-(Amended) para 1926.103, and 1926.1101.

9.3.1.3. 40 CFR 61, Subpart A, para 61.02.

9.3.1.4. 40 CFR 61 (Amended), Subpart M, para 61.141.

9.3.1.5. 40 CFR 763, Subpart G, para 763.121(b).

9.3.1.6. 25 TAC 295.31-295.73.

9.3.1.7. Texas Civil Statutes, Article 4477-3a, Section 1.

9.4. SUBMITTALS AND NOTICES:

9.4.1. Pre-Performance Submittals: The following information is required for submittal as stipulated in SECTION 1A, GENERAL.

9.4.1.1. Competent Person: The full name(s) and employee identification number(s) for the onsite and responsible competent person as defined by 29 CFR 1926.32(f) and 1926.1101.

9.4.1.1.1. Training Certification: The "Competent Person" shall have attended and successfully completed (by certification) an EPA approved course on the supervisory procedures and practices of asbestos abatement. All asbestos workers shall have attended and successfully completed (by certification) an EPA approved worker training course. A certified copy of the EPA approved course certificates shall be submitted.

9.4.1.1.2. License: The "Competent Person" shall submit a certified/notarized copy of their TDH license prior to commencement of work.

9.4.1.2. Asbestos Worker: The Contractor shall submit the names of all employees who are working as asbestos workers. A certified list of TDH registered asbestos workers shall be submitted prior to commencement of work. A copy of this list shall be present at the job site and available to Government inspectors. Additionally, a copy of the EPA approved "Asbestos Worker" course completion certificates shall be submitted for each of the employees named.

9.4.1.3. Laboratory Certification: Air samples collected shall be analyzed by a laboratory accredited by the American Industrial Hygienist Association (AIHA) and with successful participation in the latest round of the National Institute of Safety and Health (NIOSH), Proficiency Analytical Testing Program (PATP). Certified copies of the AIHA accreditation and NIOSH PATP shall be provided by each laboratory utilized to analyzed air samples.

9.4.1.4. Employee Training and Medical Surveillance: Documentation or certification that employees have received information, formal training and that a medical surveillance program is in effect for all employees in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.103. The Contractor shall submit a monitoring plan from a certified Industrial Hygienist to be utilized in employee, adjacent area and clearance monitoring for review and approval. (This monitoring plan shall be submitted at least ten (10) days prior to the initiation of any asbestos abatement project.) The air samples required under the approved monitoring program shall be collected by a qualified independent third party to ensure the quality of the data collected and that proper work environments are maintained.

9.4.1.5. Facility Inventory: Prepare and submit a list detailing building and fixture conditions for approval by the CO.

9.4.1.6. Work Plan: Submit detailed work plan for the accomplishment of asbestos removal including critical barrier locations, negative air machine placement, shower and decontamination location, clean room, waste receptacle/dumpster placement, general direction of airflow through the space, and a description of how ACM wastes will be moved from containment and loaded into the receptacle. Plan shall also outline transportation requirements, and disposal. The plan shall also include, but not be limited to, the description of specific work practices and precautions to be taken to comply with the provision of 40 CFR 61, Subpart M, 40 CFR 763, and 29 CFR 1910 and 1926.

9.4.2. Other Submittals: The following information shall be maintained and copies submitted to the CO as stipulated below.

9.4.2.1. A daily log of all air samples collected and analyzed. The log shall be available for review by Government inspectors or the CO on demand. One copy of all the daily logs shall be provided not less than weekly to the CO. The log shall include the following information items:

(1) Date of sample collection.

(2) Location of sampling stations.

(3) Sample sequential number.

(4) Type of sample (whether personal or area).

(5) Method of air pump calibration with date and time of day for each daily calibration.

(6) Volume of air sampled (in liters)

(7) Results of analysis.

(8) The calculated time-weighted average (TWA).

(9) The name and time of entrance into and departure from the regulated area by persons.

9.4.2.2. All laboratory results shall be presented as original certified…