Atch_7_-_AF_813.pdf

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This AF Form 813 was reviewed on 17 Sep 18. Because there have been no significant changes for the project no changes are made with this review.

Raymond A. Hasey, GS-12, NEPA Program Manager

4. PURPOSE AND NEED FOR THE ACTION

The purpose of this action is to replace four bridge segments along Gavin Mandery Drive that provide access to the Military Family Housing (MFH) area. The need for this action is a result of recent severe storm events that generated flood flows that exceeded the conveyance capacity of the Dry Creek and Best Slough channels and overtopped the four bridges causing deterioration to the structure of the bridges. Additionally, the current bridge segments pose a safety hazard to vehicle and pedestrian traffic due to the narrow width of the spans (i.e., single car capacity) and lack of protective guard rails. Currently the bridges are 18-22 feet wide and run approximately 1,125 feet long. Future heavy rain events could generate flood flows that again exceed the conveyance capacity of the channels at the bridge locations resulting in overtopping of the existing structures and potential damage to pipeline utilities (sanitary sewer and communications lines) affixed to the side of the bridge. This could cause water quality impacts associated with discharges from damaged pipelines and deterioration of the banks and bridge structure.

Background The four bridges area is located in the southern undeveloped part of the base near the Military Family Housing on Beale AFB. The bridges cross a creek/riparian area known as the Dry Creek/Best Slough area.

Site Selection Criteria

1. Project site must be within established transportation right of way

2. Project site must have minimal impacts to wetlands and endangered species

3. Project site must supporting consistent traffic flow and safety standards

4. Project must avoid ERP and MMRP sites

5. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED ACTION AND ALTERNATIVES

The Proposed Action involves replacing the four bridges over Dry Creek and Best Slough along Gavin Mandery Drive (Figure 1).

The bridge replacement action would raise bridge height a maximum of three feet and reduce the number and size of piers within the channels. Sewer and communication lines would be reinstalled along the raised bridges above the 100-year high water elevation. Design requirements of the new bridge structures include widening Gavin Mandery Drive through the four bridges area to two traffic lanes, which would improve traffic flow and eliminate existing safety hazards. The new bridge would be approximately 32 feet wide and 1,125 feet long. To eliminate the threat of continued overtopping the existing bridges and damage to sewer pipelines, it was recommended that the project be completed prior to the start of the 2015 rainy season (generally beginning 1 November).

In addition to the replacement of the bridges, a new sewage pump station would be installed approximately 200 feet east of Dry Creek and south of Gavin Mandery Drive, and approximately 50 feet of sanitary sewer force main would be installed from the pump station to a manhole located west of the bridge structures. Approximately 300 feet of belowground communication line and 60 feet of belowground electrical line would be installed north of Gavin Mandery Drive to service the new sewage pump station (see Figure 1).

During demolition and construction within the Best Slough and Dry Creek channels, the channel would be temporarily dewatered using a bladder dam. Flows would be routed or pumped around the construction area and re-enter the cannel downstream.

Gavin Mandery Drive, through the four bridges project area, would be closed to vehicle traffic during the 3 to 5 month construction period. Residents within the MFH area would be directed to use Camp Beale Highway and 14th Street as an alternate travel route.

Construction equipment would access the project site via Gavin Mandery Drive and would be staged along the road and/or within 50 feet of the edge of the road. See Figure 1 for project footprint, wetland features, threatened and endangered species habitat locations, and construction entrance/exit locations.

5.1 No-Action Alternative

Under the No-Actin Alternative, bridge replacement activities would not be implemented. Current safety hazards to vehicle and pedestrian traffic would continue and future heavy rain events could generate flood flows that exceed the conveyance capacity of the channels resulting in overtopping of the bridges and potential damage to pipeline utilities affixed to the side of the bridges and water quality impacts.

5.2 Other Reasonable Action Alternatives

Currently the bridges cross the creek at a location where there is a split in the channel. An alternative proposed is to relocate the bridges upstream or downstream of the split and to conduct the same replacement as described above. This would place the bridges in an undeveloped area of the base, thus increasing impacts to wetlands and other biological resources. Selecting this alternative location would have increased the potential impacts to fish habitat as well as vernal pools and would push the work further into the wider portion of the channel with more significant floodplain areas. The project would be larger in scope to cross the additional channel. This alternative would be more costly with an increase in impacts to natural resources than the proposed action.

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AF IMT 813, SEP 99, CONTINUATION SHEET

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Figure 1: Four Bridges Replacement

CONTINUATION OF BLOCK #18 -REMARKS ON AF FORM 813,

EIAP # 14.078 (Four Bridges Replacement, BAEY #100018P2)

The proposed action to replace the four bridges crossing Dry Creek and Best Slough along Gavin Mandery Drive qualifies for CATEX #A2.3.11 (Actions similar to other actions which have been determined to have an insignificant impact in a similar setting as established in an Environmental Impact Statement [EIS] or an Environmental Assessment [EA] resulting in a Finding of No Significant Impact [FONSI]. The Environmental Planning Function [EPF] must document application of this CATEX on AF Form 813, specifically identifying the previous Air Force approved environmental document which provides the basis for this determination). Reference the Reeds Creek Restoration Final Environmental Assessment, August 2012, with Air Force approved FONSI/FONPA signed 22 October 2012; and the New Construction and Demolition Environmental Assessment, with Air Force approved FONSI/FONPA signed 1 May 2014.

The Reeds Creek Restoration project restored a natural channel by removing sediment accumulation and blockages to reduce ponding near the flightline. The activities of the Reeds Creek Restoration project is similar to that of the Four Bridges Replacement project including work in a large creek channel which is adjacent to potential vernal pool branchiopod habitat, proximity to valley elderberry longhorn beetle (VELB) (Desmocerus californicus dimorphus) habitat (elderberry shrubs), and giant garter snake (GGS) (Thamnophis gigas) habitat. The scope and potential environmental impacts of the Four Bridges Replacement project would be similar in type of environment and impacts to the previously assessed Reeds Creek Restoration project. However the Four Bridges project has less potential for endangered species impacts due to timing of the work and overall distances to sensitive habitats.

The New Construction and Demolition EA includes the Replace Bridges 2710 and 2720 on Gavin Mandery Drive Project, which would replace two bridges over Hutchinson Creek. The activities of the Four Bridges Replacement project would be similar in type to the previously assessed Replace Bridges project. Both projects include replacing older bridges that cross creek channels. In addition both areas support significant vehicle traffic on base and are located in a floodplain.

There are no extraordinary circumstances associated with this project’s scope and actions that would preclude qualification under this CATEX.

Please ensure the following requirements are included in the contract work plans:

AF FORM 813, SECTION II,

REQUIRED ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MEASURES:

# 7. AIR INSTALLATION COMPATIBLE USE ZONE/LAND USE: N/A

# 8. AIR QUALITY: Fugitive Emissions: The Contractor shall comply with Feather River Air Quality Management District (FRAQMD) “Standard Mitigation Measures for All Projects” and “Fugitive Dust Control Mitigation Measures” during construction to minimize construction-related air quality impacts.

Reference FRAQMD Rule 3.16 Fugitive Dust Emissions. Rule 3.16 can be found at http://www.arb.ca.gov/DRDB/FR/CURHTML/R3-16.HTM.

This project will not generate or release significant particulate matter provided Feather River Air Quality Management District (FRAQMD) “Standard Mitigation Measures for All Projects” and “Fugitive Dust Control Mitigation Measures” are implemented during construction to minimize construction-related air quality impacts. The contractor shall be required to implement these mitigation measures. No further conformity determination/analysis is required.

Stationary Air Emissions Sources: Any air emission source (boiler, heater, generator, petroleum storage tank, refrigeration unit, parts washer, etc.) installed or modified in this project must meet Feather River Air Quality Management District (FRAQMD) requirements at http://www.arb.ca.gov/drdb/fr/cur.htm .

The contractor must work with the base Air Program Manager (530-634-2645) to obtain an Authority to Construct (ATC) permit from FRAQMD prior to installation of new equipment or modification/removal of

Page 1 of 11 EIAP 14_078 (813 Remarks Cont) existing equipment. An inspection and a permit to operate will also be required following equipment installation and prior to operation. The Contractor is responsible for payment of the Authority to Construct permit and inspection fee. The base is responsible for payment of the Permit to Operate (PTO) after the equipment installation and acceptance.

Contractor Vehicles: California Vehicle Code (CVC), Section 4000, requires any vehicle which is based in California or primarily used on California highways, shall be registered in California. A nonresident owner of any commercial vehicle shall register the vehicle in this state and pay the applicable fees under this code. Vehicles must be smog tested and registered in CA within 30 days of arriving in the state, even if they have a current registration in another state. Contractors and their employees are advised that failure to have their vehicles smog tested and registered in CA within 30 days of arrival may result in enforcement action by local/state authorities.

# 9. WATER RESOURCES: All equipment and vehicles must be limited to paved/gravel surfaces or in designated access routes as established in AF Form 103. Ground disturbing work on unpaved areas is not allowed during the wet season (usually November through May).

Permission to work outdoors in November may be requested from 9 CES/CEIER if weather continues to be fair. 9 CES/CEIER will evaluate and approve or disapprove outdoor work requests during this time on a case-by-case basis, depending on weather conditions, weather forecast, and whether or not activities will damage soil or vegetative cover. The only outdoor work allowed for 12 hours before or after a storm event is the inspection, installation and/or maintenance of erosion controls/best management practices (BMP’s).

The contractor is responsible for implementing BMP’s to ensure pollutants are not released or discharged to drainage features or storm drains in project work areas, equipment/material staging areas or parking areas. The contractor shall promptly clean up any spilled materials and report any spill incident to the base Fire Department by dialing 911 from any base phone. If calling by cellular phone, dial (530) 634- 8675. The contractor shall also notify 9 CES Environmental Office at (530) 301-9413. The spill shall also be reported in writing/email to the 9 CES/CEIER within 48 hours.

All equipment, vehicles, and storage of construction material and/or debris must be maintained to paved/gravel surfaces or in the designated work area. All materials, vehicle parking, and designated staging areas shall be located at least 50 feet away from drainages and other wetlands.

Herbicide use is not requested or authorized in this project.

There is no reason for the contractor to disturb more than one acre to complete this project and is not authorized to do so. Therefore, a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) storm water construction permit will not be required.

The contractor is responsible for ensuring that all personnel involved with the project (including subcontractors) have received storm water training and will submit training log(s) to 9 CONS as proof of training. The contractor shall install and maintain erosion control system(s) such as silt fences, straw bale barriers or erosion control/stabilization blankets, as needed to protect drainage features from sedimentation resulting from construction activity. At a minimum, the contractor shall inspect erosion control systems/BMPs daily and will submit inspection logs monthly to 9 CONS to show that inspections are being conducted.

All excess soil and construction debris shall be disposed of off-base. Soils to be disposed of off-base will be tested for contaminants; excess soils from Environmental Restoration Program (ERP) and Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP) sites may require additional analysis. Excess soils that are temporarily stored on-site during construction need to be covered with stabilization blankets to prevent exposure to the elements and to lessen chances of sedimentation due to storm water runoff.

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Working within the Best Slough/Dry Creek channels would require a Nationwide Permit from the U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers and a California Regional Water Quality Control Board water quality certification, respectively. The project design should avoid or minimize excavation or filling within wetlands and drainages to facilitate obtaining CWA permits, or avoid the necessity for permits. The project engineer/designer shall provide 9 CES/CEIEC with design drawings and specifications such as the area to be disturbed, volume and surface area of dredging or filling, etc. to facilitate the CWA permit application process. These shall be obtained prior to construction implementation. Regulatory agencies typically process permit applications within 180 calendar days of receipt. The contractor must comply with all requirements in the permits and/or specified in the permit applications. CWA Permits normally require outdoor work to be completed between 1 June and 31 October.

An Air Force Finding of No Practicable Alternative (FONPA) would be prepared as this work entails removing and installing bridge structures within the 100 year floodplain. Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 401 and 404 permits are required if any drainage will be temporarily or permanently impacted by the construction. Construction shall not begin until both permits are obtained.

# 10. SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH: The contractor shall ensure prior to the project start-up, an Air Force (AF) Form 103 (Base Civil Engineer Work Clearance Request, also called a “Digging Permit”) is coordinated through 9 Civil Engineering Squadron (9 CES). The contractor shall comply with the conditions specified in the approved AF Form 103.

Military Munitions Advisory: Past activities at Beale used a variety of munitions and related materials across most of the base property. Because of the Base’s history, military munitions related material could be encountered within the project area. If any suspected military munitions related material is found, stop work in the area, move personnel away from the site, and contact the Beale Command Post (530-634- 5700) and/or the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) flight (530-634-9070/530-634-9071, or 911 for emergency). Do not touch or attempt to remove any material suspected to be military munitions related.

If munitions and explosives of concern (MEC) are discovered, Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) technician support will be required before the project can continue.

All construction personnel with duties involving or supervising intrusive activities (e.g., subsurface utility work, digging, grading, concrete removal, digging out footers, etc.) will be required to complete a Munitions and Explosives of Concern (MEC) awareness and identification training session that enables them to identify potential MEC, other material potentially presenting an explosive hazard (MPPEH) and munitions debris (MD) (e.g., Recognize, Retreat and Report (3R) training). Construction personnel will be strictly prohibited from picking up, moving, or otherwise handling MEC or other MPPEH.

ERP Advisory: This project is located on one or more ERP sites (site OT017). Personnel working on this project site must be informed of the possibility that contaminated soil, soil vapor, and/or groundwater may be encountered on the job site. If signs of contamination are encountered (smell, stain and/or free product), stop work and contact your Contracting Officer.

An ERP waiver is not required prior to construction.

TOXIC SUBSTANCES REQUIREMENTS:

The contractor is responsible for conducting a hazardous material survey for all demolition and renovation projects, regardless of build date, prior to construction start date. The survey will be conducted by a third party, state certified consultant. The contractor may elect to assume all material being disturbed is hazardous, i.e. asbestos containing material (ACM), lead-based paint, or lead containing material, and not to conduct sampling on any material being disturbed.

The certified third party consultant shall comply with Beale AFB Asbestos Management and Operations Plan (AMOP) and Lead Based Paint Management and Operations Plan (LBPMOP). The current plans are available on Beale AFB eDash site:

https://eis.af.mil/cs/edash/beale/Pages%20%20Program%20Areas/Toxic%20Substances.aspx. If access to eDash is not available contact 9 CES/CEIEC Toxics Program Manager ((530) 634-2645) to obtain

Page 3 of 11 EIAP 14_078 (813 Remarks Cont) copies of the AMOP and/or LBPMOP. The hazardous materials consultant shall complete the following before work begins on the project:

Asbestos (Floors, Walls, Ceilings, Pipe wrap, insulation, etc.): The contractor’s certified third party consultant will collect samples of suspected asbestos-containing materials and have the samples analyzed by a laboratory approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to analyze samples for the presence of asbestos. The consultant will collect the number of samples specified in the U.S. EPA Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) for each specific type of material, such as floor tile, roofing, plaster, and joint compound.

Lead based paint (paint, ceramic tiles, etc.): The contractor’s certified California Department of Public Health (CDPH) third party consultant shall perform a lead hazard evaluation as defined by Title 17 of the California Health and Safety Code. The lead content will be categorized as either high lead (lead-based paint) or lead containing (for which all EPA and CAL/OSHA regulations apply). Should the X-Ray fluorescent (XRF) test determine that there is little or no lead in a material, depending on the situation, the consultant will collect a sample of the material and have it analyzed for lead in a laboratory approved by the U.S. EPA.

Survey Report: The certified third party consultant shall produce a report that identifies the location of asbestos-containing and lead-containing materials in the buildings they inspect. The consultant will inspect and report asbestos information on a room-by-room basis. They will also identify approximate quantities of those materials in each space. The completed hazardous material survey or sufficient documentation must be submitted to the 9 CES/CEIEC Toxics Program Manager (530-634-2645) for approval before work starts.

Health and Safety Plan: The contractor must submit a Health and Safety Plan (HSP) and an Asbestos Work Plan that includes worker health and safety practices for the required activities. The HSP must include valid certificates for each worker involved in the asbestos and lead removal operations showing they have completed required AHERA and Cal OSHA training requirements. A copy must be provided to the 9 CES/CEIEC Toxics Program Manager ((530) 634-2645).

Asbestos NESHAP Notification: The following are instructions for submitting a Notification of Intent to remove or abate asbestos-containing material (ACM) at Beale AFB. The notification must be filed by the abatement contractor a minimum of ten (10) work days prior (or as soon as possible) to commencing any asbestos abatement project. Notification must be made on all demolition projects and renovation projects that require the removal or disturbance of equal to or more than 160 square feet, 260 linear feet or 35 cubic feet of regulated ACM.

The Asbestos NESHAP regulation, CFR Title 40, Section 61.145, requires written notification of all demolition or renovation operations that disturb the regulated quantities listed above. The notification is required for demolition even if there is no asbestos present. Only complete notification forms are acceptable. Incomplete notification can result in enforcement action. The notification must be type written and postmarked, faxed, or delivered no later than 10 work days before the start of demolition or asbestos removal activity. The notification form and instructions are found at http://www.arb.ca.gov/enf/asbestos/asbestosform.htm.

Mail original to: Send Copy or Fax to:

Mr. Kingsley Adeduro California Air Resources Board U.S. EPA – Region IX Enforcement Division Asbestos NESHAP Notification (Air 5) Asbestos NESHAP Notification 75 Hawthorne Street ATTN: Ahmad Najjar San Francisco, CA 94105 P.O. Box 2815

Sacramento, CA 95812 Fax: (916) 445-5745

Fax a copy of the Notification to the following offices, the same day the regulatory agencies are notified:

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9 CES/CEIEC Asbestos Program Officer (APO) at (530) 634-2845 9 MDOS/SGOAB, Bioenvironmental Engineering (530) 634-2045 Feather River Air Quality Management District (FRAQMD) (530) 634-7660 The AFGE, Local 2025 Safety Officer (530) 634-0723

The contractor must comply with the Asbestos NESHAP regulation, and provide copies of all notification forms to 9 CES/CEIEC prior to sending them to the regulatory agencies. For further information, please contact 9 CES/CEIEC Toxics Program Manager ((530) 634-2645).

The contractor must adhere to applicable AHERA, EPA, NESHAP and OSHA laws and regulations when working in areas with asbestos or lead hazards. Contact 9 CES/CEIEC Toxics Program Manager ((530) 634-2645) for additional information if needed.

# 11. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS/WASTE:

Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) Authorization and Usage Tracking:

Air Force regulation (AFI 32-7086 § 2.5.5) requires that all hazardous materials obtain prior authorization through the Hazardous Materials Management Process (HMMP) before the material is brought on base.

"Hazardous material" means any material for which there is a manufacturer Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) that lists hazardous ingredients, including common construction materials such as – paints, cement, asphalt, fiberglass or foam insulation; lead acid batteries; herbicides such as Roundup, etc.

Usage data of approved materials must be reported for tracking in the Enterprise Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health - Management Information System (EESOH-MIS).

For any work requiring the use of materials that have an MSDS (hazmats), contractors must complete and submit the following worksheets (attached):

1. Contractor Profile Worksheet: Allows the Installation HMMP team to annotate basic contractor information and will serve as a record that contractors were assessed for reporting requirements. Serves as a "Cover Sheet" to the contractor provided authorizations and tracking worksheets.

2. Transient Contractor Abbreviated Authorization Worksheet: This worksheet should be completed by the contractor for each hazardous material they will be using on the installation.

3. Transient Contractor HAZMAT Usage Worksheet: Promptly return to the Contracting Officer on the reporting end date or at the conclusion of the contract period, whichever comes first.

If the contractor needs to bring a material on the installation that was not included in the original Hazmat listing, the contractor must first notify the Contracting Office and obtain authorization prior to bringing it on base. The contractor is responsible for removal of all unused Hazmat. Leave no excess Hazmat or empty containers on site following completion of project.

Direct any questions to the base Hazardous Materials Program Manager, Christopher Galloway (530- 634-3987, christopher.galloway.2.ctr@us.af.mil)

Hazardous Waste: The contractor must properly dispose of all hazardous waste and nonhazardous waste generated. All hazardous waste characterization/shipping/disposal must abide with Federal, state, local and military regulations. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) sets certain minimum standards for waste management. States have more restrictive requirements than RCRA.

If asbestos-containing material is removed, proper disposal is required. Project contract must include wording that states the contractor will be responsible for asbestos removal and disposal, and costs incurred. The contractor must implement required worker safety and environmental controls to ensure safe handling and disposal of asbestos materials/wastes.

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Waste paint/primer chips/liquid/debris must be properly characterized for hazardous waste properties or constituents (CCR Title 22 metals, toxicity, TPH or other listed hazardous wastes) and may require disposal as hazardous waste. Hazardous wastes must be controlled to prevent release into the environment or sanitary sewer.

Proper identification/containerization/labeling for hazardous wastes must occur during all painting, paint removal, blasting, scrubbing and clean-up processes (thinner activities, waste paint activities, dirty rags/debris and all other processes which generate hazardous wastes). Accumulated hazardous wastes must be stored and labeled in accordance with Federal, state, local and military regulations.

At completion of work, the contractor will not leave paint, primers or other chemicals behind at the worksite. All chemicals shall be retained by the contractor at completion of work.

Fluorescent tubes, mercury thermostats, and fluorescent light ballasts may be present in the facility and must be disposed of properly (as Universal Waste or hazardous waste, depending on the item and its condition).

Disposal of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) contaminated fluorescent tube ballasts: Ballasts without a “NO PCB” sticker or label must be disposed as hazardous waste. They should be placed in a heavy gauge steel drum (17H) and marked with a hazardous waste label and PCB sticker. The drums of ballast must be hazardous waste manifested off base, by an approved hazardous waste hauler, to an approved disposal facility. 9 CES/CEIEC will provide manifest generator date and sign the hazardous waste manifest before the drum leaves the base.

PCB ballasts that have leaked must be double plastic bagged before placing into the drum. The contaminated portion of the light fixture should also be plastic bag wrapped and placed into a separate drum and identified as metal/plastic PCB contaminated. Gloves and other personal protective equipment, contaminated by PCB ballast oil/tar should also be disposed as PCB contaminated hazardous waste.

Drums of PCB contaminated ballasts or hazardous waste shall be removed from the Base within three work days, or stored at an established hazardous waste accumulation point. Contact the Base Environmental Office at 530-634-2644 if longer on-site storage is necessary.

All ballasts shall be separated as to “PCB” and “No PCB.” Both “PCB” and “No PCB” ballasts shall be properly disposed of. Non PCB ballasts may require recycling or special disposal rather than in regular trash.

Disposal of Treated Wood Waste (TWW): TWW is hazardous waste according to California hazardous waste control law (CCR Title 22, div. 4.5, ch. 34). TWW must be accumulated/stored and disposed of according to California TWW regulations. TWW may contain hazardous chemicals that pose a risk to human health and the environment. Arsenic, chromium, copper, creosote, and pentachlorophenol are among the chemicals added to preserve wood. Accumulation locations and start dates for TWW must immediately be coordinated with the base environmental office (9 CES/CEIEC). Sawdust from cutting TWW must be collected and managed as TWW. TWW accumulations must be properly labeled in accordance with California TWW regulations. Disposal of TWW must be coordinated with the base Environmental Office. Copies of landfill weight tickets must be sent to the base environmental office.

530-634-2644.

Store TWW off the ground by placing it on blocks, on concrete surfaces, or in containers. Do not store TWW beyond allowed limits (90 days – block and tarp, 180 days – containment pad, 1 year – container and storage building). Cover TWW during inclement weather to prevent rain water from leaching chemicals out of the TWW. Accumulate TWW away from public access. Contact 9 CES/CEIEC if planning to reuse the removed TWW to ensure compliance with existing hazardous waste laws. Keep TWW from mixing with other waste. Train employees involved in TWW handling and keep the training records for three years. (Training shall include applicable requirements of Cal/OSHA and regulations relating to hazardous waste, methods for identifying and segregating TWW, safe handling practices, Page 6 of 11 EIAP 14_078 (813 Remarks Cont) requirements of TWW management; and proper disposal methods). Label all TWW bundle/shipments with the following information.

TREATED WOOD WASTE – Do not burn or scavenge.

TWW Handler Name:________________________

Address:_______________________ Accumulation Date:_____________

Hazardous Waste Disposal: The contractor shall submit a hazardous waste profile to the 9 CES/CEIEC for all hazardous wastes generated, before removing them from the installation. At least two working days prior to transporting hazardous wastes off the installation, the contractor shall make an appointment to deliver all hazardous waste manifests to 9 CES/CEIEC for checking and signature (phone 530-634- 2644, 530-634-4452 or 530-634-2344). Hazardous waste to be shipped off site shall be inspected by 9 CES/CEIEC before leaving base. The contractor shall provide the properly completed hazardous waste manifest to 9 CES/CEIEC, 6601 B Street, Beale AFB CA 95903-1708, for signature and mailing to the state. The contractor must follow the same procedures when disposing of non-hazardous asbestos waste on “Non-Hazardous Waste Manifests”.

Tanks/Oil Bulk Fuel Storage Containers: The project description does not identify any requirements for tanks, oil or bulk fuel storage containers. The contractor is not authorized to bring these onto base or install them without prior written approval from the 9 CES/CEIEC Tank Program Manager (530-634- 2832). Bulk storage containers are containers with a capacity of 55 gallons or greater. Oil is oil of any kind, i.e., vegetable, synthetic, animal, ethanol blends containing any petroleum or petroleum products.

# 12. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES: Threatened and endangered species habitat has been identified in the project vicinity. The Vernal Pool Fairy Shrimp, Vernal Pool Tadpole Shrimp, Giant Garter Snake (GGS), and the Central Valley Steelhead are listed species with potential habitat within the project vicinity. Species data evaluated and field assessments support a not likely to adversely affect determination by both the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). Consultation on these species with the USFWS has been completed resulting in a Not Likely to Adversely Affect (NLAA) determination. Consultation on the Central Valley Steelhead with NMFS has been initiated and concurrence is anticipated August 2014. Construction can not start until informal consultation with the NMFS is complete and they have issued a written opinion/concurrence for our determination of Not Likely to Adversely Affect Threatened or Endangered species. Construction activities must comply with all environmental protection/avoidance measures identified in the consultation and biological opinion.

There are no vernal pools within the project vicinity; however, there are vernal pools on adjacent property north of Gavin Mandery Drive approximately 25 feet away. There would be no impacts expected to those vernal pools as they are higher in elevation than the project area and construction equipment would remain on the road or within the road shoulder in this location. In addition there is a drainage channel that serves as a barrier between the project area and existing vernal pools. Vernal pool fairy shrimp (Branchinecta lynchi) and vernal pool tadpole shrimp (Lepidurus packardi) have not been recorded within any of the vernal pools within 250 feet of the proposed project areas.

Best Slough south of Gavin Mandery Drive provides potentially suitable aquatic habitat for GGS, and uplands within 200 feet of the channel is considered potentially suitable upland habitat for GGS. No impacts to GGS are anticipated due to implementation of the project. No construction activities within 200 feet of GGS habitat would occur during the snake’s hibernation period (October 1 through May 1). If construction activities within Best Slough occur during the snake’s active period (April 1 through October 1), the channel would be dewatered for a minimum of 15 days prior to the start of construction, allowing snakes time to move out of the channel. No snakes have been identified to date within the Dry Creek/Best Slough areas of the base.

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Dry Creek and Best Slough may provide potentially suitable aquatic habitat for the Central Valley steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Construction work within the Dry Creek channel would be conducted outside the migration and spawning season for Central Valley steelhead (generally August through April);

therefore, no impacts to Central Valley steelhead are anticipated due to implementation of this project. In addition, no Central Valley steelhead have been identified to date on Beale AFB.

Ultimately, the Four Bridges Replacement project would result in a net beneficial impact to aquatic habitat for GGS and Central Valley steelhead, as it would remove a flow obstruction and enhance water quality by reducing the risk of potential spills from existing sanitary sewer lines.

To ensure protection of vernal pools and seasonal wetlands in the project vicinity, the contractor shall mark boundaries of work and staging areas with orange construction fencing before construction begins to ensure vehicles, equipment and personnel do not enter areas that have the potential to be occupied by endangered species or their habitat. The contractor shall remove orange construction fencing within 60 calendar days of construction completion.

Potential threatened and endangered species habitat located adjacent to the construction area will be protected by placing orange barrier material or stakes and flagging around the perimeter of the threatened and endangered species habitat. If such barriers are necessary, the location of these barriers will be determined by 9 CES/CEIEC at the time the AF Form 103 is processed. Vehicles, equipment and personnel will be restricted from these areas.

All trenches and/or holes that will be left open at the end of the day will be covered until work begins the next day to avoid trapping wildlife.

To protect birds under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, a pre-construction site survey must be performed by a qualified biologist at least 14 calendar days before construction to determine whether any protected species are present on or near the site. If protected birds are present and nesting on or near the site, construction may be temporarily postponed until the nesting season is over. Contact CEIEC at least 30 calendar days in advance to arrange the pre-construction site survey.

Other measures which may be necessary if protected species are found on or near the site during the pre-construction survey include: (1) the contractor may be prohibited from disturbing areas within a specified distance of owl burrows or bird nests; (2) the contractor may be required to shut down or restrict activities during breeding and nesting seasons; (3) construction may be temporarily delayed while birds are encouraged to relocate away from the construction area. The contractor should be advised of these possibilities in contract documents.

Where possible, expansion joints should be used in bridges that can accommodate bat roosts. These should be a minimum of 12 inches in depth and .75-1 inch wide.

All vegetated areas disturbed by construction shall be re-vegetated with a 9 CES/CEIEC approved seed and mulch prescription. All landscaped areas disturbed by construction shall be restored to their original condition or better, e.g., sod, trees and shrubs, mulch replaced along with any irrigation systems, natural or manmade drainage ways.

Erosion control near or around wetlands will be done by hand and the soil must be scarified/textured (not compacted flat) to allow easier seed rooting.

Work crews must receive environmental awareness training and follow all environmental requirements identified in this AF 813 and any associated permits.

# 13. CULTURAL RESOURCES:

Previously unidentified subsurface archaeological deposits might exist within the work area boundary. If any cultural remains are inadvertently discovered, stop all ground disturbing work at the point of discovery, plus a 25-meter buffer exclusionary area. Care will be exercised when leaving the discovery

Page 8 of 11 EIAP 14_078 (813 Remarks Cont) area so as not to further disturb the cultural items. Immediately notify the Beale AFB Environmental Office (9 CES/CEIER) and the Contracting Officer. Work within the exclusionary area will not resume until the Cultural Resources Manager provides authorization to the contracting officer. Unauthorized excavation, removal, damage, alteration, or defacement of archaeological resources on USAF property is prohibited, and punishable by civil and criminal penalties.

To fulfill requirements of the National Historic Preservation Act this project requires a Section 106 consultation due to potential cultural resources located on adjacent property outside of the project boundary. No adverse effects to cultural resources have been identified and consultation with the SHPO has been completed for the proposed project, resulting in the SHPO’s concurrence with a finding of “No Historic Properties Affected.” Any artifacts found shall be recorded and reported to the base cultural resources manager.

# 14. GEOLOGY AND SOILS:

All excess soils removed during construction must be sampled to identify any contamination and then reused appropriately or disposed of off-base at an approved disposal, recycling or other authorized facility.

Reuse of excess soils either at the project site or at another site on or off base shall be considered on a case-by-case basis by 9 CES/CEIE. If reuse of soil from a construction site is intended, the AF Form 813 must state the plans for reuse. The following assumptions regarding excess soils may be used for project planning purposes:

- If excess soils generated from any construction site are less than 1 cubic yard, the soils may be spread at the project site with proper erosion controls and other environmental protection measures in place.

- If excess soils generated from any construction site are over 1 cubic yard, sampling and analysis will be required and must be coordinated with 9 CES/CEIE . The analytical results will determine whether the soils may be reused or whether they must be disposed of off-base.

- If excess soils generated from construction site are within an Environmental Restoration Program (ERP) site (or other known contaminated site) and are over 1 yard, the soils may not be reused at the project site or anywhere else on-base. Sampling and analysis will be required to ensure proper characterization/disposal and must be coordinated with 9 CES/CEIE .

Soil characterization and disposal (including hazardous wastes) are the contractor’s responsibilities and must be coordinated with 9 CES/CEIE . Sample analyses must be performed by a California Department of Public Health Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) certified laboratory. Laboratory results shall be evaluated by a 9 CES/CEIE representative before disposal off-base. The number of samples required depends on the volume of the soil and is determined by following the Recology “Sampling Requirements and Acceptance Criteria” guidance document (http://www.recologyostromroad.com/pdf/Ostromcriteria.pdf). All samples require the following analyses at a minimum:

CAM 17 (metals) Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) – EPA 5030, 3550 and 8015 Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) – EPA 8260

Soils removed from ERP and/or Military Munitions Restoration Program (MMRP) sites may require additional analyses for site-specific contaminants.

The contractor shall pay for the proper disposal of any excess soils requiring disposal off-base. Soil to be disposed of at Ostrom Road Landfill must be coordinated with Recology, Inc. (707-678-1492). Recology, Inc. requires the contractor to coordinate sampling and analysis directly with them prior to sampling.

Recology, Inc. may request additional testing after they review the initial analysis. The contractor shall pay for all sampling.

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ERP Infrastructure Advisory: The contractor shall be advised that ERP monitoring wells, conveyance piping, etc. located near the project must be avoided. Damaged or destroyed ERP infrastructure must be replaced by the contractor at no additional cost to the government.

# 15. SOCIOECONOMIC: If awarded and constructed, this construction project will provide construction employment opportunities within the local community for months to years.

# 16. OTHER:

Cost-effective reduction of solid waste through reuse, recycling, and other landfill diversion efforts is mandated by Executive Order 13423, DoD and Air Force policy and the Beale AFB Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan (ISWMP). The ISWMP is located on Beale’s eDASH website or contact 9 CES/CEIE for a copy.

a. The Contractor shall be responsible for the proper collection, transport, and disposal of all construction and demolition debris resulting from the project, except for scrap metal. The Contractor shall ensure construction and demolition debris is removed from the site within the allowable storage time limits stated within Title 14 of the California Code of regulations (CCR). Material remaining on site past these limits is considered to be unlawfully disposed of unless done with proper permits in coordination with the Local Enforcement Agency.

b. The Contractor shall turn in scrap metals (copper pipe, copper wire, aluminum and sheet metal) to the 9 CES/CEIE Qualified Recycling Program for recycling. The Contractor shall contact the 9 CES/CEIE Recycling Program Manager at (530) 634-4452 at least one week prior to the start of the project to arrange for a scrap metal bin to be delivered to the Contractor's work site. The Contractor shall segregate scrap metals and place in the scrap metal bin. The Contractor shall notify 9 CES/CEIE when bins need to be removed or replaced. Bins shall be removed and replaced within 48 hours of a request.

Exceptions to this policy can be made to allow the Contractor to take responsibility for recycling scrap metal and to retain the proceeds themselves. However, the Contractor must demonstrate that the proceeds from scrap metal recycling are used to offset project costs.

c. Any equipment or material generated through the project that contains hazardous components/chemicals, or requires special management and disposal procedures (i.e. oil filled equipment, soil, construction and demolition debris, treated wood, electronics, etc.), will be disposed of using project funds or remain in the control of the contractor unless the government has designated a specific reuse of the components/chemicals and/or has a 9 CES/CEIE approved plan, compliant with all regulatory and DoD requirements, for its storage and management.

SOLID WASTE QUARTERLY REPORTS:

All projects require the Contractor to report the following data on a quarterly basis (first week of Jan, Apr, Jul, and Oct) through the completion of the project. The Contractor shall report this information to the Contracting Officer, the 9 CES/CEN project manager, and the 9 CES/CEIE recycling program manager.

Attached is a report template (Beale Solid Waste Diversion and Disposal Report Template_28 Jan 2014).

Attach Template

a. The amount of debris disposed of by landfill and the amount of debris diverted from the landfill. The amount reported should be in tons or pounds. Report by each material type (asphalt, concrete, drywall, metal, wood/lumber, glass, cardboard, green waste, carpet, plastic, etc.). This does not include material that is placed in receptacles provided by the base refuse disposal contract.

b. The costs associated with debris disposal by landfill (container rentals, transportation, tipping fees, etc.) and the costs/revenues associated with landfill diversion (material segregation, container rentals, transportation, recycling proceeds, recycling facility charges, etc.).

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All projects require the Contractor to comply with the DoD, AF, and Beale Green Procurement Program (GPP). The GPP requires the purchase of green products to the maximum extent practicable, consistent with the requirements of relevant Federal Green Purchasing Programs, including Section 6002 of the Resources Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Section 9002 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act, the Energy Policy Act of 2005, and Executive Order 13423. Green procurement includes the acquisition of:

EPA-designated recycled content products (the CPG List – Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines);

o Examples include insulation, carpet, concrete, ceiling/floor tiles, roofing materials, etc.

Go to http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/non-hw/procure/products.htm for more info.

Environmentally preferable products and services;

Bio-based products, energy- and water-efficient products;

o Potential applications for bio-based products in construction projects include building panels, and concrete form release agents.

o Energy efficient construction materials include windows, roof products, doors, skylights;

pumps, motors and transformers; lighting products (exit signs, fluorescent lamps and ballasts, industrial luminaries, lighting controls); electronic equipment – efficient while operating and also in standby power mode and water efficient products (faucets, showerheads, spray valves.

Alternatives to hazardous or toxic chemicals (such as ozone depleting substances, EPA Priority Chemicals, etc.).

The Contractor shall report the products to be purchased as a part of this contract that qualify for the GPP and either document that the purchases comply with GPP requirements or justify a decision not to procure products compliant with GPP requirements. Valid justifications must be based upon the inability to acquire the product in a timely manner or at a sufficient level of competition, at a reasonable price, or to satisfy the technical/performance requirements. The Contractor shall report this information to the Contracting Officer, the 9 CES/CEN project manager, and the 9 CES/CEIE GPP manager. Attached is a report template (Beale Green Procurement Tracking Form_4 Feb 2014). Attach Template

Environmental Management System (EMS) Requirements: Executive Order 13423 and AFI 32-7001 require all military, civilian, and contractor personnel, who work for or provide services to Beale Air Force Base (BAFB) understand the environmental requirements that apply to their daily duties and receive the commensurate level of environmental education and training for those duties. Personnel will begin by completing EMS General Awareness Training prior to project commencement, so they may accurately identify the environmental aspects related to their daily activities. If personnel have already begun work on BAFB they shall complete the training as soon as feasibly possible. Personnel are responsible for maintaining proof of completion for this training. EMS General Awareness Training can be completed at the Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health Training Network (ESOHTN). Instructions for registering at ESOHTN are listed below. Contact 9 CES/CEIEC at (530) 634-2642 with any questions.

1. Go to the website: http://esohtn.com and click on "Enter"

2. Click on the title of your Command (ACC).

3. At the welcome page, click on "Enter"

4. At the login screen, locate the box on the right side that is labeled, "Register - New Users."

-- Enter esohtn into the Registration Password box.

-- Click on Create an Account.

5. For the next several screens, enter the information in the boxes as requested.

6. Read the disclaimer and if you agree, click on "I Agree" to complete your registration.

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