KYJM189030 SOW Attch 8 Env Protect Spec.pdf

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIFICATION

KYJM 18-9030 Repair DMS Facility for AN/ASQ-236 Radar Pods, Building 182

1. GENERAL: The work covered by this section consists of furnishing all labor, materials and equipment and performing all work required for the prevention of environmental pollution during and as the result of construction operations under this contract except for those measures set forth in other technical provisions or specifications of this contract. For the purpose of this statement, environmental pollution is defined as the presence of chemical, physical, radiological or biological elements or agents which adversely affect human health or welfare; unfavorably alter ecological balance of importance to human life; affect other species of importance to man; or degrade the utility of the environment for aesthetic and recreational purposes. The control of environmental pollution requires consideration of air, water and land, and involves noise, solid waste management and management of radiant energy and radioactive materials, as well as pollutants or hazardous materials.

In order to prevent and to provide for abatement and control of any environmental pollution arising from the activities of the Contractor and any subcontractors in the performance of this contract, they shall comply with the applicable local, state and federal laws, regulations and standards concerning environmental pollution control and abatement, in effect on the date of issue of the invitation for bids. The Contractor shall be responsible for payment of any fines and penalties levied against Homestead ARB as the result of regulatory enforcement actions that are attributable to the actions of the Contractor and any subcontractors.

The Contractor shall ensure all employees and subcontractors are aware of the installation Environmental Management System by complying with this Environmental Protection Specification. The installation Environmental Management System (EMS) policy statement is available upon request from the Contracting Officer.

2. GREEN (AFFIRMATIVE) PROCUREMENT: In order to comply with the green procurement requirements of Section 6007 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), 2002 Farm Bill, and ), and Executive Order 13834, Efficient Federal Operations, the Contractor shall use recycled and recovered materials and products identified in the USEPA's Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) and biobased products listed on the USDA Bio Preferred website, See https://sftool.gov/greenprocurement/green-products/1/construction-materials/0 and https://biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/faces/catalog/Catalog.xhtml The Government requires the use of the following materials/products as cited by item(s):

GPP Item

Not Applicable_____________________________________________________

S.O.W. KYJM 18-9030 Repair DMS Fac. for AN/ASQ-236 Radar Pods, B.182

JUN/2022

Other materials to include biobased and products not listed, but commonly used in industry outside of the government, shall also be considered. Material and product submittals for all recycled content items shall list the recycled and recovered materials used and the percentage content listed. In accordance with FAR 52.223-9, if the requirement $150,000, the Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer a certification with the percentage estimate(s) of the total recovered material(s) used in contract performance, including, if applicable, the percentage of postconsumer material(s) content(s). This certification shall be provided to the Contracting Officer after final inspection, but prior to final payment.

3. PROTECTION OF LAND (SOIL) RESOURCES AND SITE RESTORATION: It is intended that land resources be preserved in its present condition or be restored to the original condition which existed at the commencement of work.

3.1. The Contractor shall confine his work activities to areas defined by the statement of work and to areas authorized by the Contracting Officer for other operations needed for the Contractor’s performance.

3.2. Any trees, vegetation, or other landscape feature scarred or damaged by the Contractor’s equipment or operations shall be restored to its original condition at the Contractor’s expense. The Contracting Officer, in consultation with the Environmental Flight, shall approve what manner of restoration shall be used, and whether damaged trees shall be treated and healed or removed and disposed of under requirements for clearing and grubbing.

3.3. The Contractor shall obliterate all signs of temporary construction facilities such as haul roads, work areas, structures, foundations of temporary structures, stockpiles of excess waste, excavated or fill materials, construction debris or any other vestiges of construction resulting from this contract as directed by the Contracting Officer in consultation with the Environmental Flight.

4. PROTECTION OF WATER RESOURCES: The Contractor shall not pollute any waters of the United States (as defined in the Federal Water Pollution Control Act 33 U.S.C. 1251) with fuels, oils, bitumens, calcium chloride, painting materials, acids or other materials deemed hazardous per local, state and/or federal regulations. The Contractor shall implement Best Management Practices (BMPs) for any activity that disturbs or breaks the topsoil in order to control storm water runoff and erosion during construction, and shall stabilize the site after construction.

4.1. Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (hereafter “the Plan”): All measures, techniques and BMPs that the Contractor intends to use to protect water resources and control storm water runoff and erosion shall be set forth in the Plan and submitted for approval before groundbreaking activities begin. If required, the Plan shall also be submitted to the South Florida Water Management District for State approval. The Plan shall contain the following information.

__X__ Plan is not required because erosion control does not apply to this project.

_____ This project shall comply with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for regulated construction sites (1-acre or more) in the State of Florida. Provide the Name and signature of a storm water professional that is authorized to sign a storm water plan for a NPDES to prepare the Plan and oversee the implementation the Plan. This includes the opening and closing of all permits and all related reporting activities.

_____ Name and signature of the Contractor personal to prepare the Plan and oversee the implementation the Plan.

_____ Site narrative which characterizes the construction site and activities that disturbs soil and groundcover.

_____ Description of the pollution prevention and storm water runoff and erosion control measures and BMPs to be implemented.

_____ Description of the source control and housekeeping BMPs.

_____ Description of the interim and permanent stabilization practices.

_____ Implementation schedule for the activities described.

_____ Site map showing site boundary, perimeter of control areas and construction areas, location of BMPs and map legend/index.

4.2. Storm Water Site Log (hereafter “the Log”). The Contractor shall submit a written Log for the duration of the project and readily available for review by the Contracting Officer or designated representative, and to be submitted at closeout of the contract. The following entries must be contained within the Log.

__X__ Plan is not required because erosion control does not apply to this project.

_____ Name and final signature of the qualified storm water professional that kept the Log.

_____ Name and final signature of the Contractor personal that kept the Log.

_____ Dates of the beginning and end of soil disturbance.

_____ Dates of when control areas are activated and disassembled and cleaned up to a restorative state.

_____ Dates when runoff and erosion control BMPs were installed or implemented and an indication as to whether an inspection schedule is established to monitor its state and condition.

_____ Dates of significant rain events (time, duration, intensity) and a description of observations of the effectiveness of the storm water control site plan to handle the event.

_____ The inspection schedule and results of inspections conducted established for any BMP. Note any pertinent findings and response actions, if required.

_____ Certification by the log maintainer that the affected site area has been stabilized post construction, and that all remaining storm water control measures have been upgraded to their final design configuration and all construction site control areas have been removed and returned to their final stabilization state.

4.3. Source Control, Housekeeping Requirements and Sanitary Sewers: The Contractor must establish control areas for construction activities that have a potential to introduce pollutants and contaminants into storm water runoff and sanitary sewer systems. If necessary, combine or co-locate control areas, or, if it is not practical to establish control areas, establish site specific work practices. The following specifics shall be adhered to:

4.3.1. Store pollutants and other construction materials in a location and/or manner to prevent runoff into storm water systems. Volatiles, including paint and solvents, shall require secondary containment storage areas.

4.3.2. Clear construction site daily of trash, including organic debris, packaging materials, scrap, surplus building material and domestic waste.

4.3.3. Store material on pallets and provide a covering or shelter for soluble materials to prevent storm water exposure.

4.3.4. Inspect storage facilities at least weakly and after each major rain event.

4.3.5. Designate temporary areas for concrete truck/mixer washouts in a location away from storm water runoff. Hardened concrete shall be disposed of off-site.

4.3.6. Designate vehicle refueling area in a location away from storm water runoff;

perform vehicle refueling within a secondary containment area where practical.

4.3.7. On-site maintenance of construction equipment shall be limited to emergencies and small-scale routine procedures, and shall be conducted away from storm water runoff. Major maintenance operations shall be performed off-site.

4.3.8. Clean equipment prior to leaving the construction area.

4.3.9. Wash waters and wastes shall be processed, filtered, ponded and/or effectively treated in a manner approved by the Environmental Flight prior to its release into any body of water or the sanitary sewer system.

4.3.10. No pollutant or construction materials shall be disposed or discharged into the storm water systems or sanitary sewer systems, including but not limited to emulsifiers (such as soaps and detergents), industrial and household cleaners, trisodium phosphate, boiler treatments and any other material containing phosphorous.

5. AIR POLLUTION CONTROL

5.1. No open burning shall be allowed under any circumstances.

5.2. No Class I ozone depleting substances shall be used by the Contractor without specific written permission from the Contracting Officer, in consultation with the Environmental Flight, including Halons, Chlorofluorocarbons, 1,1,1-Trichloroethane and Trichloroethylene.

5.3. The Contractor shall not cause, let, suffer, allow or permit the discharge of air pollutants which cause or contribute to an objectionable odor.

5.4. The Contractor shall not cause, let, suffer, allow or permit the emissions or unconfined particulate matter from any activity, including vehicular movement and spray-gun painting; transportation of materials; construction; alteration; demolition; or industrially related activities.

6. REFUELING OPERATIONS AND FUEL STORAGE

6.1. All portable fuel containers shall be UL-listed for the purpose and be stored when not in use in an approved hazardous material cabinet in an approved location. The Contractor shall submit the location for approval.

6.2. Any fuel tank 55 gallons or more stored on-site shall either be double-walled or have secondary containment and comply with all local, state and federal regulations for containment systems. Ref: 40 CFR 112.8 (c) (ii). [The Contractor shall submit the container for approval.] Secondary containment systems must meet the following criteria:

6.2.1. Capable of 110% of the capacity of the largest single compartment plus six inches of rainfall.

6.2.2. An automatic/spring-closing drain valve, locked in the closed position and requires the operator to manually keep the drain valve open during draining operations.

6.2.3. Water shall be drained from the secondary containment system only after visual inspection and after all visible product sheen has been absorbed / removed. All visual inspections and discharges shall be logged and the log shall be made available for inspection upon request of the contracting officer / site inspector.

6.3. Refueling tank vehicles with a capacity over 25-gallons must comply with all local, state and federal regulations for containment systems. The Contractor shall submit the container for approval.

6.4. General requirements for on-base refueling operations:

6.4.1. All fuel spills will be immediately reported to the Base Fire Department and Environmental Engineering Flight.

6.4.2. Appropriate spill response equipment will be located adjacent to refueling operations.

6.4.3. Spill containment shall be located to provide protection of the ground surface at the tank nozzle and the fill port.

6.4.4. Whenever possible, locate all refueling operations on a paved surface and away from storm drainage structures.

6.4.5. Ensure a competent person is at the dispensing nozzle during all filling operations.

6.4.6. The dispensing nozzle shall be listed as self-closing without a hold-open clip.

6.4.7. No smoking within 25 feet of refueling operations.

6.4.8. All deliveries shall be made in adequately lighted areas during normal business hours, if possible.

6.4.9. The tank vehicle shall have flashing lights in operation while dispensing.

6.4.10. Each tank being filled shall have adequate expansion space.

6.4.11. A serviceable and unobstructed extinguisher shall be in place.

6.4.12. Proper safety distance shall be maintained between fuel trucks, vehicles and buildings.

6.4.13. Stop all refueling operations during electrical storms within 5 miles.

6.4.14. Free falling fuel is prohibited.

6.4.15. The contractor shall have its own distinct Spill Prevention, Control, and

Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan for any on-site contractor-owned aboveground Storage Tank (AST) exceeding 1,320 gallons.

7. FISH AND WILDLIFE: The Contractor shall not interfere, alter water flows, or disturb the native habitat for any fish and wildlife areas designated by the Environmental Flight.

8. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS:

8.1. A hazardous material (Hazmat) is defined as any item that is:

8.1.1. A health hazard or physical hazard as defined in 29 CFR 1910.1200©, the OSHA Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) Standard.

8.1.2. Regulated in its disposal by EPA under 40 CFR

8.1.3. Defined by DOT regulations under 49 CFR

8.1.4. Defined by the Dangerous Goods Regulations of the International Air Transport Association.

8.1.5. Covered under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) reporting requirement

8.2. The Contractor shall establish a Hazmat storage and distribution system. Prior to bringing any Hazmat on base, the Contractor shall:

8.2.1. Inventory all Hazmats required to support the contract and submit for approval:

(1) two copies of the most current Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and (2) a listing all Hazmats and approximate quantities to be used using the 482d MSG/SGPB Bioenvironmental Engineering Services Chemical and Radiological Material Tracking Form for Contractors Working on Homestead ARB.

8.2.2. Designate and maintain a Hazmat storage and issue location with flammable/corrosive material storage lockers (or lockers that are chemically inert to the Hazmat as well as impervious to absorption).

8.2.3. Provide all Contractor employees with Hazmat training and all necessary personal protective equipment. The Contracting Officer may request proof of employee training.

8.3. While Hazmats are on base, the Contractor shall follow all hazardous material laws as they pertain to the Contractors’ workforce and abide by the following best management practices:

8.3.1. Maintain a tracking report for Hazmats issued and quantities used and make available for inspection upon request of the Contracting Officer.

8.3.2. Keep SDSs on site and available to employees as required by OSHA and make available for inspection upon request of the Contracting Officer.

8.3.3. Segregate incompatible materials at all times.

8.3.4. Keep work and storage areas free from drips and spills by use of drop cloths or tarpaulins.

8.3.5. Close all containers when not in use and return to a proper storage area when no longer used or at the end of the workday.

8.3.6. The Contractor shall provide certification that all unused Hazmats have been inventoried and removed from HARB before the contract can be said to be complete or before the expiration date of the Hazmat.

9. NON-HAZARDOUS WASTE SPILLS: The Contractor shall be responsible for the cleanup and disposal of all spilled regulated and unregulated materials, including materials used to contain and absorb the spill. Applicable spills shall be managed IAW the latest Homestead HAZMAT plan.

10. HAZARDOUS WASTES AND SPILLS: This section includes the handling of all hazardous waste (HW) as generated by the Contractor or encountered by the Contractor during the course of the contract.

10.1. “Contractor HW” is defined as any waste resulting from Contractor use of Hazmats and Contractor activities resulting in spills or leaks which can be defined as HW1. The Contractor shall be fully responsible for immediately reporting any Hazmat spill incident to the base Fire Department, Environmental Flight, and Base Civil Engineering. The Contractor shall be liable for containment and environmental clean up and disposal of all Contractor HW, or release of Contractor HW per the Hazardous Material Emergency Planning and Response and Oil Spill Facility Response Plan (HAZMAT Plan) for Homestead Air Reserve Base (available from the base Environmental Flight). The following checked items shall be submitted only if HW is transported:

A copy of the Contractor’s registration and EPA ID number.

The HW transporter's name and copy of its license or permit to transport HW.

The Treatment, Storage, And Disposal Facilities’ name and copy of its license, permit or interim status from EPA to receive HW.

10.2. “Government HW” is defined as all pre-existing HW encountered at the job site. This waste shall remain the property of the government and disposal shall be by the government, unless directed otherwise by the Contracting Officer at Government expense2.

10.3. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer and the Environmental Flight before any activity that is expected to generate HW and when any HW generation commences or changes characteristics. The Contracting Officer may direct the Contractor to change waste disposal procedures based on recommendations from the Environmental Flight.

10.4. HW accumulation points (HWAPs) are permitted by the EPA under 40 CFR 262.34, however, local authorization is required prior to establishing such a site. Local authorization for HARB is obtained through the Contracting Officer after a joint review

1 Including Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs). Electrical equipment and hydraulic machinery manufactured prior to 1980 are suspected to contain Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs). Items that do not contain polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are generally marked by the manufacturer with the words "No PCBs". Items not so marked shall be considered to contain PCBs and are subject to HW procedures in the event of a spill or leak. If the Contractor suspects any item contains PCBs, the contractor shall stop work and immediately notify the HARB Environmental Flight and Contracting Officer.

2 Including Universal Waste. Florescent light tubes, batteries, and mercury containing devices will be managed by the Recycling Center.

conducted by the Environmental Flight, BioEnvironmental Engineering Services, the Safety Office and the Fire Department. At that time, the contractor will be provided with specific requirements and conditions. The following generic requirements for HWAPs are provided for bidding purposes, and, if no other specific guidance is provided, shall be considered contractual:

10.4.1. HWAPs are to be sited in close proximity to the point where a waste stream is generated. The proposed HWAP and its actual location must be reviewed and approved by the Contracting Officer in consultation with the Environmental Flight, prior to establishing the site.

10.4.2. At a minimum, the HWAP will be identified with a sign of no less than 1-inch upper-case lettering denoting “HAZARDOUS WASTE”, “HAZARDOUS WASTE ACCUMULATION POINT” or equivalent. The site needs to be clearly distinguishable from other areas and must be designed to preclude people from unknowingly entering the location and to reduce unauthorized entry as much as possible. The use of additional signs, pylons, ropes, floor markings, fencing, etc. may be used to more clearly define the HWAP location.

10.4.3. Containers holding liquid HW must be stored on secondary containment pallets to preclude spreading leaks and spills. The pallets will be installed prior to collecting liquid waste.

10.4.4. An existing HWAP is solely for the specified function and waste streams covered by the original approval. Waste from other functions and new waste streams will not be added to HWAP containers without prior written approval from the Contracting Officer, in consultation with the Environmental Flight.

10.4.5. All HWAPs are subject to regulator inspection.

10.4.6. A suitable response kit will be located within reasonable proximity to the HWAP (i.e. line of sight). Also required is access to a telephone and a list of emergency telephone numbers. All spills will be reported to the Base Fire Department at 786-415-7117 and the Environmental Flight.

10.4.7. The use of applicable personal protective equipment (PPE), consistent with what is required when handling individual HW as defined on the SDS.

10.4.8. Different HW will not be mixed in the same container as this may cause a dangerous reaction.

10.4.9. A primary and alternate manager will be appointed for the HWAPs. These assignments will be made by letter of designation signed by the Contractor’s senior site manager or senior construction representative, as applicable. Three copies of the letter shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer.

10.4.10. If not already completed and current, newly assigned HWAP managers and alternates must receive initial training through the Environmental Flight prior to assuming their HWAP management duties. Annual management refresher training is required for all managers.

10.4.11. Supervisors and HWAP managers are responsible for ensuring that all assigned personnel are sufficiently trained in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.120 prior to handling or storing hazardous waste.

10.4.12. Training records are subject to regulatory inspection. Training records will be retained for no less than 3 years after a person leaves or is no longer handling HW, in accordance with 40 CFR 264.14.

10.4.13. The HWAP manager will post a checklist on-site covering day-to-day operations. Specific to the particular location, this checklist highlights routine procedures the Contractor follows handling its HW.

10.4.14. The HWAP manager will develop a checklist covering the manager’s weekly inspection of the HWAP and submit it to the Contracting Officer for approval.

The manager files the original for 3 years, in accordance with 40 CFR 264.14.

10.4.15. The HWAP manager will conduct an informal HWAP inspection on a daily basis. The weekly checklist may be used for this purpose.

10.4.16. HWAP managers will maintain container tracking logs. The log will include container number, the HWAP location, brief description of the waste stream, fill date (the date the container was filled to its authorized capacity), close date (date container reaches its maximum allowable storage time, which for a HWAP is one year), date transferred (the date the container was picked up at the HWAP for disposal) and shipping (TSDF) location.

10.4.17. HW containers will not be stored longer than 1 year regardless of how much unused space the container may possess.

10.4.18. Drums and containers used for storing HW shall be in conformance with Department of Transportation (49 CFR) specifications for storing that particular material/waste.

10.4.19. The maximum a HWAP may accumulate is a 55-gallon drum, unless the material is an acutely hazardous waste. For an acutely hazardous waste, the maximum quantity to be stored is a 1-quart container. No more than 50 gallons is to be accumulated into a 55-gallon drum to allow for container expansion considerations. Acutely hazardous waste containers are to be filled not more than 2 inches from the rim of the container.

10.4.20. Except for adding waste or to conduct an inspection of the waste level in the container, the HW container will always be covered with its lid or bung screwed in place to prevent accumulation of rainwater.

10.4.21. Every HW container will have a clearly visible label affixed to the side of the container. At a minimum, the label will show “HAZARDOUS WASTE”, a description or name of the waste and the hazard associated with the waste. In addition, the label will have a provision to post the date the container was filled at the HWAP. The container’s markings will also include the container ID number used to trace container processing.

10.4.22. Upon filling a HW container, the date is posted to the label, the contractor must arrange for transportation of the HW to an EPA permitted TSDF within the required timeframes allowed under the particular generator status.

10.4.23. The Contractor shall obtain written approval from the Contracting Officer, in consultation with the Environmental Flight, prior to recycling any HW. The Contractor shall provide a copy of the shipping document, bill of lading, etc. for items that are recycled. The Contractor can not sell Government property to recycling companies.

10.4.24. All actions leading to the closure of a HWAP must focus on ensuring that the Contractor takes steps necessary to control, minimize or eliminate the risk to personnel and the environment during closure operations. Further, the Contractor’s efforts must preclude the risk of post-closure release of HW and its constituents, as well as make post closure facility maintenance unnecessary.

The Contractor must also ensure that contaminated equipment, facilities and surroundings are properly decontaminated as part of the closure process. The entire closure process must be conducted at the direction of and with the approval of the Contracting Officer, in consultation with the Environmental Flight. The contractor shall be responsible for the proper removal, storage and disposal of all Universal Wastes in accordance with Title 40 CFR part 273.

11. ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS AND LEAD-BASED PAINT: If the Contractor believes they have discovered any asbestos-containing material (ACM) and/or lead-based paint (LBP), not already specified in the contract, during the execution of work, the Contractor shall stop work immediately and notify the Contracting Officer and Environmental Flight. The Contractor shall not disturb, remove, use, store or transport any ACM or LBP unless specifically licensed and contracted to do so.

12. RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS: The Contractor shall notify the HARB Bioenvironmental Engineering Services (SGPB) via the Bioenvironmental Engineering Services Chemical and Radiological Material Tracking Form for Contractors Working on Homestead ARB, a minimum of 10 business days before the Contractor intends to use radiation producing equipment on HARB to allow for the processing of a written Permit Approval to bring

Radiation Materials (RAM) to HARB by the installation Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) working at SGPB.

13. PESTICIDES / HERBICIDES:

13.1. If the Contractor intends to use any pesticides or herbicides not otherwise specified in the technical specifications during the performance of the contract, the Contractor shall submit a request for pesticide usage to the Contracting Officer for the approval by the Environmental Flight. The request shall include the name of the product intended to be used, the SDS, the reason for use and the estimated amount to be applied.

13.2. Commercial application of all pesticides shall be accomplished by certified pest control personnel or under the supervision of a certified pest control operator. The mixing of restricted use pesticides on the base is prohibited.

13.3. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that all pesticide and herbicide containers are removed as soon as the product is applied.