SOW Att 11 - 01 41 00 Environmental Protection 2016.doc

SECTION 01 41 00

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. The Contractor shall comply with all federal, state and local environmental rules and regulations and all Air Force (AF) and 911th Airlift Wing (AW) programs and policies. Failure to comply shall result in the Contractor reimbursing the 911th AW for any fines, fees, or additional costs incurred by the 911th AW as a result of Contractor non-compliance.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 013400 SUBMITTALS.

1. Environmental Protection Program:

a. Within 10 calendar days after Notice to Proceed and prior to commencement of the work, the Contractor shall submit in writing a detailed proposal for implementing requirements for applicable environmental controls specified herein.

B.

Preconstruction Survey:

1. Prior to start of any onsite construction activities, the Contractor and the Contracting Officer shall make a joint condition survey, after which the Contractor shall prepare a brief report indicating on a layout plan the condition of the areas immediately adjacent to the site of the work and adjacent to his assigned storage area and access routes(s) as applicable.

2. Both the Contracting Officer and Contractor will sign this report upon mutual agreement as to its accuracy and completeness.

C.

Waste Disposal Scheme:

1. The Contractor shall submit a description of his scheme for disposing of waste material resulting from the work under this contract.

2. If any waste material is dumped in unauthorized areas, the Contractor shall remove the material and restore the area to the condition of the adjacent undisturbed areas.

3. Where directed, contaminated ground shall be excavated, disposed of properly, and replaced with suitable clean fill material at the expense of the Contractor.

D.

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) & Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) Usage:

1. Prior to bringing any HAZMAT on base, submit for review and approval three (3) copies of the most current SDS for each HAZMAT to be used for performance of work under the contract. The Contractor shall note the contract number, project number, and project title on each SDS.

2. Provide pertinent information, including the container size for each item (in units of weight / volume) and the quantities used, for all HAZMAT using the attached HAZMAT Usage Log. As determined by the Contracting Officer, submit the HAZMAT Usage Log at a frequency (i.e. monthly or quarterly) determined by the Contracting Officer or upon completion of all project work.

E.

Location of Contractor’s HAZMAT Storage:

1. Submit a drawing/sketch showing the location(s) designated for storage of HAZMAT for approval.

2. The location of the Contractor’s HAZMAT storage shall be in area(s) designated by the Contracting Officer.

3. Storage areas for HAZMAT shall comply with Paragraph 3.13, Hazardous Materials.

F.

Pesticides (Including Herbicides)

1. Submit the Pesticide Application Business License.

2. Submit the Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator license for all pesticide applicators.

3. Submit proposed pesticide SDS, copy of the label, intended quantity, and location of application for project. The base Pesticide Manager will review and provide recommendation for approval or disapproval to the Contracting Officer. Material must be approved before being brought on installation and applied.

4. Submit the following information of pesticide used once application is complete:

a.

Names of all certified applicators b.

Contractor business name c.

Date of application d.

Duration of each task in hours e.

Building, facility, or location treated f.

Room number or specific location g.

Target pest (pest to be controlled) h.

Pesticide applied and EPA Registration Number i.

Quantity applied (undiluted) j.

SDS and product labels for each material used k.

Reason for application l.

Total units treated (i.e. acres, cubic ft, each, linear ft, or sq. ft) m.

Describe if pesticide was applied indoors or outdoors n.

Business and applicator(s) certification numbers and expiration dates

5. For all pesticide applicators, submit the required User Account information required for the Integrated Pest Management Information System (IPMIS) Web site at https://web.ipmis-helpdesk.org/. Note: IPMIS Web is used by the AF for pesticide application data tracking and reporting. The pesticide applicator(s) will not be required to use this system. The IPMIS Web User Account information is only used for data reporting purposes by the government.

G.

Solid Waste 1.

As proof of proper disposal, the Contractor shall provide Weight Receipts for every load of recycled or disposed materials. Weights may be obtained through use of the installation truck scales located near Building 320, certified weighing devices located at recycling and disposal facilities, or a commercial weigh station. The Contractor shall submit receipts within ten (10) days of the transaction date. The weight receipts shall be completely legible and include the date of the transaction, type of material, and weight of the material in pounds/tons.

2.

The Contractor shall submit a Construction and Demolition Debris Waste Management Report, attached. The report shall be submitted on a quarterly basis in hard-copy or electronic format. The Contractor shall use weight receipts to generate the report.

1.3

PLAN FORMAT:

A. All plans required from the Contractor for approval shall be simple, legible documents detailing the activities and operations the Contractor intends to perform under this contract, including drawings / sketches where applicable. Plans are not expected to be professionally produced manuscripts, but are expected to be free of numerical and grammatical errors.

B. Plans may be stapled or bound (e.g. 3-ring binder, folder, etc.). The project name and number shall be on the cover along with the name of the plan, as described in the submittal for which the plan is being provided.

part 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL

A. The Contractor shall perform all work in a manner to minimize pollution of air, water, and land, and shall take proper action to control all pollutants produced as a result of their work.

B. Notification of Non-Compliance and Corrective Action: Upon receipt of notification of noncompliance from the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall immediately take corrective action as directed by the Contracting Officer. If the Contractor fails or refuses to comply promptly, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. All costs associated with correction and suspension of work shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor. No part of the time lost due to any such stop order shall be subject to a claim for extension of time or for costs of damages by the Contractor unless it was later determined that the Contractor was in compliance.

C. Subcontractors: The requirements of these specifications shall be included in any subcontract written under this contract. Compliance with the provisions of these specifications by subcontractors shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

D. Environmental Fines and Penalties: The Contractor shall be responsible for payment of fines and penalties assessed along with all associated costs as the result of regulatory enforcement actions which are attributable to the actions of the Contractor and all subcontractors.

3.2

PROTECTION OF LAND AREAS

A. Except for work on sites, storage areas, or access routes specifically assigned for the use of the Contractor, the land areas outside the limits of permanent work performed under this contract shall be preserved in their present condition.

B. The Contracting Officer will designate storage-related areas and access routes required by the Contractor in the performance of the work.

C. The Contractor shall confine his construction activities to areas defined for work on the plans or specifically assigned for his use. No other areas on Government premises shall be used by the Contractor without written consent of the Contracting Officer.

3.3 PROTECTION OF WATER RESOURCES

A. The Contractor shall control the use of all HAZMAT (See Paragraph 3.13, Hazardous Materials, for definition and examples) on Government premises, and shall comply with applicable Federal, State, County and Municipal laws concerning storm water pollution prevention while performing work under this contract.

B. Special measures shall be taken to prevent any HAZMAT or other pollutants from entering public waters.

C. All storm water discharges from Contractor operations or activities will be in accordance with the base National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) storm water permit, PAR806167, and the 911 Airlift Wing Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan.

3.4 BURNING

A. No open burning of material or waste shall be performed on Government premises.

3.5 DUST and SOIL CONTROL

A.

GENERAL -- The Contractor shall maintain all excavations, stockpiles, access roads, waste areas, and all other work areas free from excess dust to avoid causing a hazard or nuisance. Dust control shall be performed as the work proceeds and whenever a dust nuisance or hazard occurs. The Contracting Officer must approve all temporary methods of dust control. The roadways to and from the construction site shall be kept clear of any debris, mud, rock, and dirt that could be tracked or blown off site. The Contractor shall broom clean the area around the construction site daily.

B.

CRYSTALLINE SILICA -- The Contractor shall comply with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) pursuant to the control of respirable crystalline silica, specifically 29 CFR 1926.1153 Respirable Crystalline Silica in The Construction Industry and to the extent that The Contractor performs work impacting Air Force and 911th AW personnel or property, 29 CFR 1910.1053 Respirable Crystalline Silica in General Industry.

1.

Within 10 calendar days after Notice to Proceed and prior to commencement of the work at the site, the Contractor shall provide a written exposure control plan addressing each task or equipment type identified in 29 CFR 1926.1153(c). The exposure control plan shall include the following:

a.

A list of all equipment and tools to be used by manufacturer, model and serial number. For each item, the plan shall specify one or more of the engineering controls listed in 29 CFR 1926.1153(c) as the primary means of dust control;

b.

A statement of work for each task to be performed under the control plan. For each task, a primary method of dust control shall be specified that complies with the practices identified in 29 CFR 1926.1153(c).

c.

A general narrative description of housekeeping measures that will be used to limit migration of dusts containing crystalline silica.

2.

The Contractor shall establish a regulated area, wherever their work creates airborne dusts that can reasonably be expected to contain crystalline silica, as follows:

a.

The Contractor shall establish barriers or otherwise employ access controls that minimize the number of persons exposed to respirable crystalline silica b.

The Contractor shall post signs at all entrances to regulated areas that bear the OSHA-specified warning legend, as follows:

DANGER

RESPIRABLE CRYSTALLINE SILICA

MAY CAUSE CANCER

CAUSES DAMAGE TO LUNGS

WEAR RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IN THIS AREA

AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY

c.

The Contractor shall limit regulated area access to:

i.

Contractor employees actively engaged in work pursuant to this contract;

ii.

Designated representatives of contractor employees, for the purpose of exercising the right to observe monitoring procedures or work practices;

iii.

Specific Air Force and 911th AW personnel, to include civil engineering, medical, bioenvironmental, safety or security staff, or any other staff authorized access by the 911th AW Wing Commander;

iv.

Any person authorized by the Occupational Safety and Health Act or regulations issued under it to be in a regulated area.

3.

Bioenvironmental Engineering Oversight a.

The 911 AW Bioenvironmental Engineering office may conduct site visits and/or air sampling for respirable crystalline silica as needed, to assess the effectiveness of the contractor established control procedures.

b.

If it is determined that controls are inadequate to protect Air Force personnel from overexposure to respirable crystalline silica, the contractor will take immediate corrective action. Any fines, fees, or additional costs incurred by the Contractor as a result of such corrective actions are non-reimbursable.

c.

When both the contractor and Bioenvironmental Engineering have collected air sampling for the same task, the results obtained by the Bioenvironmental Engineering office will be considered authoritative.

3.6 EROSION and sediment CONTROL

A. The Contractor will comply with PA Code 25 Chapter 102, Erosion and Sediment Control, including all plan and permitting requirements. Temporary erosion and sediment control measures shall be implemented and maintained until projects are completed and areas stabilized.

B. Erosion control measures and devices will be used to prevent storm water pollution and control run-off. The Contractor shall use measures and/or other suitable means as required and acceptable to the Contracting Officer and as dictated by the project specific Erosion and Sediment Control Plan. Remove all sediment that builds up around the protection devices so that each of the devices is functioning at all times. Sediment resulting from construction soil disturbance shall be trapped and prevented from entering into the existing storm drainage system. Trapped material shall be removed and properly disposed; all disturbed areas will be restored following work.

C. Remove material not placed in the excavations and dispose of properly and in a manner that will minimize erosion. Protect sites where material is stockpiled with the proper control devices. Protect erosion from run-off during construction operations with appropriate control devices.

D. Erosion and sediment control devices and measures will be in accordance with Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) Best Management Practices as outlined in the Pennsylvania Stormwater Best Management Practices Manual. The area of bare soil exposed at any one time by construction operations should be held to a minimum.

E. At a minimum, inspect all erosion and sediment control measures weekly and after each rainfall event. Inspection of controls will be documented and maintained by the Contractor. Upon permanent stabilization of disturbed areas, the Contractor shall remove and properly dispose of sediment control devices.

F. Stock piles of soil, gravel, and all loose material should be completely covered and the cover well secured when not in use and at the end of each work day.

G. Erosion control shall be performed in all areas of the project, including staging, storage, and adjacent areas, which shall be kept clear from mud and debris. Muddy equipment should not exit the job site. It may be necessary to protect adjacent storm drains and inlets or provide additional erosion and sediment control devices in the vicinity or these areas.

H. The Erosion and Sediment Control Plan / Permit for each project shall be maintained at the construction site at all times.

3.7 POST-CONSTRUCTION CLEANUP

A.

The Contractor shall, unless otherwise instructed by the Contracting Officer, remove or restore all signs of temporary construction facilities such as haul roads, work areas, structures, foundations of temporary structures, stockpiles of excess or waste materials, and other vestiges of construction prior to final acceptance of the work. All disturbed areas shall be returned to their original condition.

3.8 PAYMENT

A. No separate payment or direct payment will be made for the cost of the work covered under this section, and such work will be considered as a subsidiary obligation of the Contractor.

3.9 RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS

A. Contractors using radioactive materials / sources or conducting operations using equipment containing radioactive materials on Air Force installations must request and receive written approval from the base Radiation Safety Officer. The Contractor shall comply with the requirements of Air Force Instruction (AFI) 40-201, Managing Radioactive Materials in the USAF, Section 3.4.5.

B. To receive approval, the Contractor must submit a written request to the base Radiation Safety Officer at least thirty (30) calendar days in advance of bringing any device containing a radioactive material / source (e.g.: troxler density gauge, XRF lead paint analyzer, etc.) on to the installation. Requests must include:

1. A brief description of the proposed activities describing the purpose and use of the Radioactive Material (RAM) or equipment that contains RAM.

2. A copy of the NRC or Agreement State license authorizing the use of the radioactive materials. The license must be current as shown by the expiration date or include a “deemed timely filed notice” from the issuing agency and either specifically list the Base or grant approval for work at temporary job sites anywhere in the United States where the NRC or Agreement State has jurisdiction.

3. The name, local address, and telephone number for the responsible local representative and the name, address, and telephone number of the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) named on their license.

4. A copy of that part of the Air Force contract describing work to be done at the base and the inclusive dates of the work. The serial number of the equipment and the most recent swipe / leak tests of the equipment that will be used. The training certificate / records of the person(s) that will be operating the equipment on the base.

5. An acknowledgment that the Base RSO can make periodic checks to ensure that Contractor personnel follow radiation safety practices to prevent exposure to Air Force Personnel and avoid contamination of government property. In addition, the Base RSO has the authority to suspend Contractor operations believed to be unsafe.

C. Agreement State licensees using NRC regulated materials must submit a copy of the NRC Form 241 approved by the Base’s NRC Region according to 10 CFR 150.20. State licensees may not work on Air Force installations without first getting an NRC license.

D. Contractors that do not have an NRC or Agreement State License must contact USAF Radioisotope Committee Secretariat (RICS) for guidance and approval to use radioactive materials on the Base.

3.10

LASERS, RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) EMITTERS, X-RAY PRODUCING DEVICES

A.

Contractors that bring Laser, RF Emitters, and x-ray producing equipment onto Air Force installations shall comply with OSHA requirements.

B.

The Contractor shall notify the Base Bioenvironmental Engineering and Safety Offices in writing through the Contracting Officer before Lasers, RF Emitters, and x-ray devices are brought onto the base and when these operations will be performed. This information is needed so that an evaluation of the potential hazards to base personnel can be assessed and precautionary actions can be taken if needed to protect the base population.

3.11

HOT WORK

A.

For any activities including hot work, including cutting, welding, brazing, or other activities requiring an open flame, the Contractor shall obtain an AF Form 592, USAF Hot Work Permit from the installation Fire Inspector, prior to commencing the work. The Contractor shall apply for a hot work permit a minimum of five (5) working days prior to intended start of hot work activities.

B. The requirements and instructions for the hot work permit are outlined in AFI 91-203, Chapter 27, Welding, Cutting & Brazing, The contractor shall identify the process, controls (Engineering (UV Shields, Ventilation, etc.), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and Administrative Controls), materials (SDS for gas, welding rod, solder, etc.) involved in the hot work activities to include the structural material.

3.12 SOLID WASTE

A.

The Contractor shall participate in the base Qualified Recycling Program (QRP) to the greatest extent possible. All recyclable materials under the base QRP that are produced by the Contractor shall be recycled by using the designated collection containers on base.

B.

The Contractor (including all sub-contractors) shall collect, segregate and recycle Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste and other recyclable wastes. Current AF goals require projects to recycle at least 50 percent of all C&D waste. Examples of C&D waste include, but are not limited to ballasts, brick, cardboard, carpet, ceiling tiles, glass, insulation, metals (pipes, rebar, flashing, steel, aluminum, brass, etc.,) roofing (shingles,) rubble (asphalt, concrete, cinder blocks,) and wood.

C.

Prior to the Notice to Proceed (NTP), the Contractor shall determine the location of recycling and disposal facilities (within a 100 mile radius of the Installation) to be used for the project as well as their method of transport. All recycled C&D will be tracked separately from C&D waste disposed. If recycling markets are not within the specified radius or unavailable, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer.

D The Contractor shall transport recyclable materials, including C&D waste that cannot be reused onsite, to a valid recycling facility that recycles or reclaims these materials. The Contractor shall submit the name, address, and phone number for each facility and transporter PRIOR to beginning work.

E.

The Contractor shall collect all solid wastes generated during the performance of the contract in containers provided by the Contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer. At no time shall the Contractor use base dumpsters or other waste receptacles for the disposal of any solid wastes. All wastes will be recycled, reclaimed, or disposed of upon completion of work.

F.

All PCB ballasts, exit signs, fluorescent and high intensity discharge (HID) lamps containing mercury, thermostats containing mercury and used batteries, such as those removed from emergency and exiting light fixtures, and other items classified as Universal Waste, shall be recycled. Items shall be managed in accordance with pertinent Universal Waste, Hazardous Waste, or other pertinent waste regulations.

3.13

HAZARDOUS WASTE

A. The Contractor shall submit a description of all proposed actions and operations that could produce Hazardous Waste, as defined per 40 CFR Subparts C and D, for review prior to commencement of the actions and operations. The Contractor shall take all means necessary to reduce the quantity of Hazardous Waste generated from all actions and operations. Failure to do so may result in the Contractor reimbursing the cost of excess Hazardous Waste management incurred by the Government.

B. All Hazardous Waste produced by the Contractor shall be properly handled and will be reported to the Contracting Officer per the procedures outlined below. All non-Hazardous Waste (waste that does not meet the requirements of 40 CFR Subparts C and D) produced by the Contractor will be properly disposed or recycled by the Contractor per local, state, federal, and Air Force environmental regulatory requirements.

C. Contractor generated Hazardous Waste shall be managed according to 40 CFR 240-282, AFI 32-7042, AFI 32-7043 and PA Code 260-270a. The Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) analysis for each Hazardous Waste stream generated. The Contractor will be responsible for the proper handling, shipment and disposal of all Hazardous Waste generated. The Contractor shall complete a Hazardous Waste Profile Sheet (DRMS FORM 1930) per DOD 4160.21M for all specific Hazardous Waste streams and attach respective waste analyses and Safety Data Sheets representative of the waste. The Contractor shall complete the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest which will be reviewed and signed by a certified AF Environmental Flight representative prior to shipment of the waste off-site. Small quantities of Hazardous Waste, i.e. less than 55 gallons, may be disposed by the Government on a case-by-case basis, as determined by the Contracting Officer. Any non-hazardous waste originally determined by the Contractor to be hazardous and subsequently transferred to the Government, will be returned to the Contractor for proper management All wastes submitted to the Government will be properly labeled and containerized per DOT and UN requirements.

3.14

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

A. The Contractor shall participate in the base Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) program whereby all HAZMAT shall be approved by the Government prior to use and all HAZMAT use shall be tracked.

B. Definitions:

1. Hazardous Material (HAZMAT): Any substance defined by Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) as a hazardous substance requiring a Safety Data Sheet, including, but not limited to, any chemicals, paints, adhesives, sealing compounds, strippers, glues, petroleum products, natural or synthetic gases, pesticides, and all compounds containing hazardous substances.

2. HAZMART: The central issuing, storing and tracking function for hazardous materials used on the installation.

3. Spill: Any unpermitted release of a hazardous material due to human error, faulty equipment, failed containers, or natural mishap.

C. Location of Contractor’s Temporary HAZMAT Storage:

1. The location of the Contractor’s HAZMAT storage on Government property shall be in area(s) approved by the Contracting Officer.

2. The Contractor shall submit drawings / sketches showing the location of area(s) designated for HAZMAT storage for the Contracting Officer’s approval.

3. Storage areas for HAZMAT shall comply with all provisions listed herein, along with OSHA and National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) regulations.

D. HAZMAT Best Management Practices:

1. Routinely inspect for leaks or conditions that could lead to discharge of chemicals, fuels, lubricants, other HAZMAT, etc.

2. Ensure all Contractor personnel understand spill cleanup procedures.

3. Store containers, drums, and bags away from direct traffic routes to prevent spills.

4. Stack containers according to manufacturers’ instructions.

5. Store containers on spill pallets or similar devices to prevent release of contents or damage to containers.

6. NFPA- and OSHA- required or specified flammable material and corrosive material storage lockers shall be used for the storage of all HAZMAT.

7. The Contractor shall ensure that the segregation of incompatible materials is accomplished at all times in the field office, storage, staging, and all work areas.

8. Ensure the use of protective measures such as drop cloths and tarpaulins when using HAZMAT to keep work areas free from drips and spills.

9. Keep all containers closed when not in use. At the end of the workday, or when finished using any material, return the container to a proper storage area.

10. Follow all manufacturers’ recommendations for storage / use of HAZMAT.

11. Ensure that all employees are given proper training and protective equipment necessary for use of HAZMAT.

12. SDS for each HAZMAT used are required by OSHA to be available on site to employees. The Contractor shall have current copies available at all times, located where employees can readily access them in case of an emergency.

13. Conduct all transfer operations only on hard, paved surfaces.

14. Construct temporary devices to keep rainwater or other precipitation out of secondary containment devices.

15. Assign the responsibility of HAZMAT product transfer operations to trained personnel only.

E. Ozone Depleting Chemicals (ODCs):

1.

It is Air Force policy to eliminate the use of Class I ODCs in all Air Force procurements. The Contractor shall refer to the ODC clause in this contract regarding the use of ODCs on base. For the purposes of this contract, the following are Class I ODCs.

a.

Halons: 1211, 1301, and 2402.

b.

Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC): CFC-11, CFC-12, CFC-13, CFC-1 ii, CFC-112, CFC-113, CFC-114, CFC-115, CFC-211, CFC-212, CFC-213, CFC-214, CFC-215, CFC-216, and CFC-217.

c.

1,1,1-Trichloroethane and other chemicals that are considered ozone-depleting.

F. Volatile Organic Compounds:

1.

The Contractor will meet all federal, state, and local air emission guidelines including Allegheny County Health Department Air Pollution Control Rules and Regulations, Article XXI. Any surface coatings used by the Contractor will not exceed the VOC limits set in Article XXI, Section 2105.10.

G. Hazardous Materials Management:

1. The Contractor shall participate in the installation HAZMAT program to the extent described in this contract. Participation shall include: designating an individual who has HAZMAT experience and training as the point of contact for HAZMAT issues, providing SDS for all HAZMAT used / stored on base, limiting storage of HAZMAT on base, tracking all HAZMAT used or stored on base, implementing best management practices to prevent spills and releases to the environment, proper storing and managing HAZMAT to meet NFPA, OSHA and RCRA requirements, and participating in an accurate exit inventory of HAZMAT used for the project.

2. Approval of HAZMAT:

a.

The Contractor shall submit an SDS for approval in accordance with Paragraph 1.2, Submittals.

b.

The Contractor shall maintain a current SDS for each HAZMAT stored or used on base at the site where the HAZMAT is being stored or used, and shall make the SDS available for inspection by the Contracting Officer.

3. Unapproved HAZMAT:

a.

The Contractor may be directed to stop work and remove HAZMAT that has not been approved by the Contracting Officer from the installation.

4. Tracking HAZMAT Usage:

a.

The Contractor shall maintain and submit a HAZMAT Usage Log for all HAZMAT (see attached at end of Section.)

b.

HAZMAT that is used completely shall be indicated on the Log by listing date emptied. The Contractor shall ensure that all empty, unused, and partially used containers are removed from the base and disposed of / recycled properly.

c.

The HAZMAT Usage Log shall be made available for review upon request by the Contracting Officer.

5. HAZMAT Storage Area:

a.

The Contractor shall store all HAZMAT in the designated HAZMAT storage area. The HAZMAT storage site/area will be made available for inspection by the Contracting Officer as needed to ensure compliance with HAZMAT storage requirements.

b.

The Contractor shall ensure that all Best Management Practices are in place while HAZMAT is used or stored on base.

6. Spill Control and Cleanup:

a.

No HAZMAT, Hazardous Waste, chemicals, petroleum products, or other prohibited materials will be deliberately discharged onto the ground, into a waterway, or into any storm drain or sanitary sewer.

b.

In the event of any spill of a HAZMAT, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall attempt to control the spill by limiting the spill area and by stopping the spill source if possible. After normal working hours, the Contractor shall notify Security Police at (412) 474- 8255/8250 or 911 (on base phone) to report a spill.

c.

The Contractor shall be solely and totally responsible for clean-up of any spills caused by their actions and will incur all related costs. The Contractor will reimburse the Government for any costs expended by the Government in clean-up and disposal of a Contractor-caused spills if use of Government material, labor, or resources is required. All spill clean-up material shall be properly containerized, labeled, and disposed per applicable regulations. The Contractor shall submit a Spill Report (local 911 AW form) and Waste Profile form to the Contracting Officer within 24 hours of the spill incident.

H. Hazardous Material Transport:

1. When quantities of HAZMAT transported onto the base meet DOT thresholds, the Contractor shall use only drivers and vehicles that are permitted by the State of Pennsylvania to transport HAZMAT on or off Pittsburgh ARS, in accordance with DOT regulations. The Contractor shall remove all unused materials from the base upon completion of work, or when the materials are no longer needed, whichever comes first.

I. Secondary Containment:

1. The Contractor shall provide and use secondary containment for the storage of all HAZMAT (including but not limited to storage of fuel and other petroleum products). Material used in the establishment of the secondary containment shall be inert, impervious, and compatible to the material being stored.

2. The secondary containment volume shall not be less than 10% of the total quantity being stored or the equivalent quantity of the largest container being stored, whichever is greater in volume. Separate secondary containment shall be provided for incompatible materials. If the container and secondary containment are exposed to rainfall, the following additional requirements apply:

a. Sufficient freeboard shall be incorporated to ensure that the complete contents of the container plus 10% plus six inches of rainfall.

b. An automatic-closing drainage valve shall be included which shall be locked in the closed position when not being monitored and requires the operator to manually keep the drain valve open during draining operations.

c. Inspection and draining of any accumulated water shall be conducted a minimum of once per week. A drainage log record shall be kept by the Contractor.

d. The Contractor shall provide and use secondary containment for all liquid product transfers between storage devices, containers, vehicles, and equipment.

e. In all transfer operations, the Contractor shall maintain segregation of incompatible materials.

J. Empty HAZMAT Container Management

1. The Contractor shall ensure that all used HAZMAT containers are completely empty, i.e. “RCRA” empty, prior to appropriate disposal of the container.

2. The Contractor shall remove all unused or partially used HAZMAT containers from the installation prior to completion of the project. No HAZMAT shall be left at the work site after the project is complete, unless expressly directed by the Contracting Officer.

3. HAZMAT Aerosol Can Management

a. The Contractor shall remove all aerosol cans, whether empty, unused, or partially used, from the work site and installation upon completion of their use. No aerosol cans shall be disposed on site at the 911th AW.

3.15

ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION

A.

Should the work on a project be in an area of known environmental contamination, the area will be identified to the Contractor prior to the start of project work.

B.

Should unknown contamination be encountered during excavation of soil, the Contractor should stop work, separate the contaminated material from the uncontaminated material, and notify the Contracting Officer immediately.

C.

Work should not resume until appropriate action is decided by the Base Civil Engineer or Chief, Environmental Flight. The appropriate course of action will be provided to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer.

3.16

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (EMS)

A.

Per the requirements directed in Executive Orders (EOs) 13148 and 13423, and implemented by the installation EMS program, all contractors performing significant duties on base must be aware of the installation Environmental Management System (EMS) program. .

B.

The Contractor shall perform work consistent with the relevant policy and objectives identified in the installation EMS program. The Contractor shall perform work in a manner that conforms to all appropriate Environmental Management programs and operational controls identified by the installation EMS, and provide monitoring and measurement information as necessary for the installation to address environmental performance relative to the EMS management goals. In the event an environmental nonconformance or noncompliance associated with the contract is identified, the contractor shall take corrective / 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 Contracting Officer. In addition, the Contractor shall ensure that their employees are aware of the roles and responsibilities identified by the EMS and how these requirements affect work performed under the contract.

3.17

LEAD BASED PAINT AND ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIAL

A. Renovation and demolition activities have the potential to disturb existing lead-based paint (LBP) and asbestos containing material (ACM). ACM shall be completely abated prior to renovation or demolition activities. All loose, peeling LBP and LBP in areas where construction activities could reduce LBP to a respirable dust shall be removed or abated. Abatement of LBP and ACM shall be accomplished in accordance with the contract documents. The contractor shall comply with applicable OSHA requirements when removing or abating LBP or ACM. All asbestos and lead activities shall be accomplished by individuals and companies with appropriate required certifications. Any required testing of suspect LBP and ACM shall be accomplished using accredited laboratories. All removed LBP and ACM must be managed and disposed in accordance with pertinent regulations.

B. The Contracting Officer may provide current applicable lead and asbestos survey results, if available, to the contractor for reference. Prior to renovation or demolition, the contractor will report to the Contracting Officer any suspected LBP or ACM, not identified in the contract, which poses a potential health hazard to workers or base personnel. The Contractor shall not perform sampling and analysis of suspected material unless specifically directed by the Contracting Officer.

3.18 PESTICIDES

A. The Contractor shall adhere to the Air Force requirement to use licensed pesticide applicators as per Para. E4.1.5.2.3 of DODI 4150.7: “Contractor employees performing pest management work on a DoD installation shall be certified prior to the beginning of the contract under a State plan accepted in the State in which the work is performed.” All pesticides must be approved by the base Pest Manager prior to bringing material on base or applying. This includes pesticides that can be purchased over the counter by consumers. Pesticides include any substance or mixture of substances intended for preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest including but not limited to insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, and various other substances to control pests. Any pesticide usage and reporting must be in accordance with the Pittsburgh IAP ARS Integrated Pest Management Plan.

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HAZMAT USAGE LOG

SIZE

EMPTIED (USED)

AFRC C10/31/2003 Debris Waste Management Report

Installation

Contracting Officer

Date

Phone Number

Project Name

Signature

Project Number

Contractor

Environmental Flight POC

Type of Project

New Construction

Contractor POC

Demolition

Renovation

Deconstruction

Actual Recycled Debris

911th Airlift Wing – Renovate Supply B320 Environmental Protection

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