DLA_Energy_CY13_Pest_Management_Plan(amend_4).pdf

DLA ENERGY

INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN

July 2013

Approved by:

Laura Fleming Chief, DLA Installation Support for Energy, Environmental Division (DS-FEE)

Technical Approval by:

LTC Van Sherwood DLA Pest Management Consultant Installation Support Environmental Management (DS-E)

2013 Pest Management Plan DLA Energy

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1. INTRODUCTION

2. SCOPE

3. OVERVIEW

4. OBJECTIVE

5. IMPACT

6. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

7. INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN (IPMP) MAINTENANCE

8. ATHORITIES

9. TYPES OF PEST MANAGEMENT WORK

10. INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM)

11. HEALTH AND SAFETY

12. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

13. ADMINISTRATION

14. COORDINATION

15. PEST MANAGEMENT REFERENCES

APPENDICES

A - Essential Elements of Information for DFSP Charleston, South Carolina B - Essential Elements of Information for DFSP Tampa, Florida C - Essential Elements of Information for DFSP San Pedro, California D - Essential Elements of Information for DFSP Verona, New York E - Closed DFSP Point of Contact Information F - Integrated Pest Management Outlines for DFSPs (1 – 19) G - Sample Scope of Work for Pesticide Application H - DLA Energy Approved Pesticides List (CY 2013) I - Pest Management Report Instructions (DD Form 1532-1) J - Self Help Pest Management for DFSPs K - Pesticide Approval Request L - Resources Available to Support the Installation Pest Management Program M - West Nile Virus Plan N – Pest Control Contractor Personnel

1. INTRODUCTION

DLA Energy’s mission is to provide the Department of Defense (DoD) comprehensive energy support in the most effective and economical manner possible. Therefore it is in the interest of DLA Energy to maintain a robust integrated pest management program in order to protect human health, capital resources, and real property from the destructive effects of pest infestations and disease vectors. (For the purpose of this Plan, the term ‘pests’ refers to all types of pests to include: insects, ants, plants; rodents; fungus; etc.)

2. SCOPE

The DLA Energy Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPMP) applies to designated permitted and formerly permitted (closed) DLA Energy Defense Fuel Support Points (DFSPs) and activities requiring pest control and will be implemented to the maximum extent possible. Designated open sites include: Charleston, SC; San Pedro, CA; Tampa, FL; and Verona, NY. Designated closed sites include: Grand Forks, ND; Ozol, CA; Norwalk, CA; Whittier, AK; Newington, NH;

and Melville, RI. Certain designated sites are located on military installations where pest management services are provided by the host. In these cases the host may perform or coordinate pest management services under Interagency Service Agreements.

3. OVERVIEW

This IPMP is a framework through which pest management is defined and accomplished on DLA Energy installations. This Plan identifies elements of the program to include environmental concerns, pest identification, and pest management AND is to be used as a tool to reduce reliance on pesticides, to enhance environmental protection, and to maximize the use of integrated pest management techniques.

Pests can adversely affect DLA Energy’s mission, damage real property, impact human health and the environment, and increase maintenance costs. Federal agencies are directed by Public Law (Section 136r-l of title 7, United States Code) to use Integrated Pest Management (IPM) when controlling harmful pests. The IPMP defines the installation's pest management requirements, outlines the resources necessary for surveillance and control, and describes the administrative, operational, surveillance, safety and environmental requirements of the program.

The program employs licensed contractors to conduct pest control operations. Protocols for the management of various pests are found in Appendix F of the IPMP. These outlines are generic in nature. Supplementary industry resources should be consulted whenever a persistent pest poses a significant control problem. At no time will pest management operations be conducted in a manner that will cause harm to personnel, wildlife, real property, or the environment. Pest management responsibility begins with supervisory personnel who are charged with safeguarding real property and personnel from the detrimental effects of pests and vermin. Non-chemical pest control methods will be implemented to the maximum extent possible before pesticides are considered for use. (For the purpose of this plan, the use of the word ‘pesticides’ will represent:

insecticides; herbicides; fungicides; and rodenticides.)

4. OBJECTIVE

The objective of this IPMP is to ensure DLA Energy conducts consistent and compliant pest management at all appropriate DLA Energy sites and to ensure that proper reporting is conducted as per the requirements.

5. IMPACT

A robust IPMP specific to DLA Energy serves three purposes. First the Plan identifies pest management roles and responsibilities for designated personnel in charge of preventing and controlling harmful pests. Second, adhering to the plan’s guidance will help prevent pest infestations that can degrade the military mission, damage real property, increase maintenance costs, and expose installation personnel to health risks and lower morale. Third the incorporation of integrated pest management practices can help reduce the necessary quantity and/or toxicity of chemical pesticides applied and prevents future infestations.

6. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILTIES

The DLA Pest Management Consultant has the overall responsibility for directing the DLA Pest Management Program. DLA Energy has appointed a Pest Management Coordinator to ensure the DLA Energy objectives are met. Designated active site requirements are outlined in Appendices A-D. Designated closed sites are managed on an as-needed basis by the Site Points of Contact identified in Appendix E.

a. DLA Pest Management Consultant will:

1. Establish and maintain programs that conform to policy, procedures, and requirements specified in the DoDI 4150.07.

b. Chief, DLA Installation Support for Energy, Environmental Division (DS-FEE) will:

1. Ensure a trained and certified Pest Management Coordinator is appointed to manage the DLA Energy Pest Management Program per DoDI 4150.07.

c. Installation Support for Energy, Environmental Division (DS-FEE) Pest Management Coordinator will:

1. Ensure that DLA Energy pest management activities meet the requirements of the approved DLA Energy IPMP by:

A. Reviewing, updating, and distributing the DLA Energy’s IPMP annually.

B. Coordinating pest management activities between permitted DFSPs (both operational and closed sites) and the DLA Pest Management Consultant.

C. Collecting pertinent information on pesticides used on each DFSP and appropriate facility; report this information to DLA Pest Management Consultant on an annual basis, or as requested.

D. Providing pest management reports to the DLA Pest Management Consultant as requested.

E. Maintaining current certification by attending appropriate certification and recertification classes.

d. DFSP Program Managers (PMs) and Closed Site Points of Contact will:

1. Ensure the DLA Energy IPMP is adhered to.

2. Coordinate with local, State and Federal agencies, as necessary to implement the

IPMP.

e. DLA Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) or Facility Manager will:

1. Maintain a current copy of the DLA Energy IPMP on site.

2. Be alert to conditions that may warrant pest management services. Consider the most appropriate pest control method(s) based on recommendations from the Pest Control Contractor and consistent with the IPMP.

3. Provide a copy of all proposed pest management contracts to the DFSP PM for forwarding to the Pest Management Coordinator to ensure proper review and approval by the DLA Pest Management Consultant.

4. Keep copies of pest control contracts on file.

5. Validate pesticide applicator licenses at least annually for proper certification and expiration date.

6. Ensure applications of chemical pesticides are conducted expressly IAW the product label.

f. Pest Control Contractors will be required to:

1. Use only pesticides listed in DLA Energy’s Approved Pesticide List. The DLA Energy Approved Pesticide List is available at Appendix H.

2. Employ Integrated Pest Management practices to the maximum extent possible.

Apply pesticides IAW the product label in order to affect control of targets pests while minimizing impacts to non-target organisms.

3. Control pests according to the provisions of the approved SOW and contract.

4. Conduct operations in a manner that minimizes risk of contamination to the environment and non-target organisms.

5. After each pesticide service call complete and sign Department of Defense Form DD Form 1532, Pest Management Report, and return to terminal superintendent. A copy of the DD Form 1532 is provided in Appendix I and a fillable version is available at:

http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/infomgt/forms/eforms/dd1532.pdf

6. Provide photocopies of pest applicator licenses to terminal superintendent.

g. Terminal Superintendents will:

1. Perform Pest Management responsibilities as per their contract and outlined in the appropriate site appendix, Appendicies A-D.

7. IPMP MAINTENANCE

This plan is a working document subject to revision and will be updated at least annually. Point of contact for comments or suggested changes is the DLA Energy Pest Management Coordinator.

a. The IPMP will be maintained by the Pest Management Coordinator, DLA Installation Support for Energy, Environmental Division (DS-FEE). Pen and ink changes can be made to the plan throughout the year with proper notification to the Pest Management Consultant. At a minimum, the plan is reviewed and updated annually no later than 30 November.

DLA Energy Pest Management Coordinator:

Carmela Spasojevich

Mailing Address: DLA Installation Support for Energy Environmental Division DS-FEE, Room 2833 Attn: Carmela Spasojevich Fort Belvoir, VA 22060

Email Address carmela.spasojevich@dla.mil Phone / Fax 703.767.6232 / 703.767.6232

b. A copy of the annually reviewed Plan shall be forwarded to the DLA Pest Management Consultant (HQ, DLA, ATTN: DS-E, 8725 John J. Kingman Road, Suite 2639, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6221) no later than 30 November each year for review and comment. Upon review, the

DLA Pest Management Consultant shall sign the Plan and forward to DS-FEE for DLA Energy signature.

8. AUTHORITIES

a. DoDI 4150.07, DoD Pest Management Program, 29 May 2008.

b. AR 200-1, Environmental Protection and Enhancement, 13 December 2007.

9. TYPES OF PEST MANAGEMENT WORK

a. Disease Vectors and Medically Important Arthropods. Bees and wasps may be occasionally found in or around buildings on the installation. The stings are painful and cause allergic reactions in some people. These insects are rarely a problem.

b. Real Property Pests (Structural/Wood Destroying Pests). Subterranean termites rarely cause damage to wooden buildings and other structures on the installation. Wooden pallets may occasionally be infested with wood-destroying beetles and termites.

c. Undesirable Vegetation. Noxious weeds and other vegetation along fence lines, on road shoulders, paved surfaces, and diked areas require control. In addition, vegetation must be controlled on and around the commodity stockpiles maintained outdoors. Weed control constitutes the single largest pest control requirement on DLA Energy facilities.

d. Common Pests Found In and Around Buildings. Insects, such as spiders, ants, and rodents may occasionally invade buildings and grounds. An example is fire ants are a persistent nuisance at DFSP Charleston in diked areas. Another example is that Pocket gophers and feral dogs are common pests at DFSP San Pedro.

10. INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM). IPM is the use of multiple techniques to prevent or suppress pests in a given situation. Although IPM emphasizes the use of nonchemical strategies, chemical control may be an option used in conjunction with other methods. Integrated pest management strategies depend on surveillance to establish the need for control and to monitor the effectiveness of management efforts.

a. IPM Principles. The four basic principles described below are the core of IPM, and are descriptive of the approach used at DLA Energy to manage pests. While any one of these methods may resolve a pest problem, often several methods are used concurrently, particularly if long-term control is needed. For example, screens may be used to prevent mosquitoes from entering buildings, breeding areas may be filled in or drained to eliminate larval habitat, and pesticides may be used to kill adult mosquitoes. Screens will protect people inside, but do little to keep people from being bitten outdoors. Larval control may eliminate mosquito breeding on an installation, but may not prevent adult insects from flying onto the installation from surrounding areas. Chemicals may kill most of the flying mosquitoes, but may miss others.

Although chemical control is an integral part of IPM, nonchemical control is stressed. Chemical control is almost always a temporary measure and, in the long run, more expensive.

Nonchemical control, which may initially be more expensive than chemicals, will usually be more cost effective in the long run. Nonchemical controls also have the added advantage of being nontoxic, thereby reducing the potential risk to human health and the environment.

1. Mechanical Control. This type of control alters the environment in which a pest lives, traps and removes pests from where they are not wanted, or excludes pests. Examples of this type control include: harborage elimination through caulking or filling voids, screening, mechanical traps or glue boards, and nets and other barriers to prevent entry into buildings.

Mowing, cutting, grading, etc., to remove weeds, brush and other unwanted vegetation are also examples of mechanical control methods. Vegetation control using herbicides probably accounts for the greatest pesticide usage on an installation. Therefore, control of vegetation without the use of chemicals is probably the greatest contribution to pesticide reduction at any given location.

2. Cultural Control. Strategies in this method involve manipulating environmental conditions to suppress or eliminate pests. For example, elimination of food and water for pests through good sanitary practices may prevent pest populations from becoming established or from increasing beyond a certain size.

3. Biological Control. In this control strategy, natural predators, parasites, competitive species, and sterilized adult pests are released into the environment to control nuisance pest populations. Hormones may be used to control certain insects by interfering with normal reproductive cycles. Parasitic wasps may be introduced to kill bee eggs, larvae or other life stages. Biological control may be effective alone or in conjunction with other types of control.

4. Chemical Control. Pesticides, when properly applied, are intended to disrupt vital biological processes and systems in living organisms. The word pesticide is a broad term that includes insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, rodenticides, algaecides, etc. In the past pesticides were considered to be some of the most effective pest control methods available. However, many pesticides were found to have carcinogenic properties and/or components and have been banned by the U.S. EPA (e.g., Agent Orange, dioxin, TCDD). In some instances biological resistance has rendered many pesticides ineffective.1 Additionally, pesticides such as DDT were found to be very persistent once introduced into the environment. Bioaccumulation of DDT in fish led to unacceptably high mortality in certain avian species (e.g., Bald Eagle). In recent years, the trend has been to use pesticides which have limited persistence. While this has reduced human exposure and lessened environmental impacts, the cost of chemical control has risen due to requirements for more frequent applications. Lastly, special handling, storage, and disposal requirements are necessary with the use of pesticides. These factors and others have resulted in considerable cost increases to installations which have enduring pest problems.

b. IPM Outlines. Sample IMP outlines may be found in Appendix F. These outlines provide some information on pests, which may occasionally be found at DLA Energy fuel terminals and are designed to provide information on nonchemical and chemical control

1 The natural or genetic ability of an organism to avoid or repel attack by biotic agents (pathogens, pests, parasites, etc.) or to withstand the effects of abiotic agents (chemicals, pesticides, salt, wind, heavy metals, etc.).

methods. The outlines should be reviewed for guidance whenever a particular pest problem arises. Since the outlines are not tailored to specific installations, the information is provided as general guidance and should be modified to fit each particular situation.

c. Pest Surveillance and Threshold for Control. IPM strategies depend on surveillance to establish the need for control and to monitor the effectiveness of pest management efforts. Pest surveillance monitors the abundance of pest populations. Pests are more easily controlled when they are immature and rapidly growing rather than controlling mature, well-established populations. When pest populations exceed minimum threshold limits for chemical control, the treatment site is evaluated prior to pesticide application to identify any hazards, to schedule services and to determine the quantity of pesticide(s) required. Only enough pesticide is formulated to control pests in the specific evaluated site.

11. HEALTH AND SAFETY.

a. Hazard Communication. Installation personnel who handle pesticides (those products which may be occasionally used indoors) will be given hazard communication training, to include hazardous materials in the workplace. Following initial hazard communication classes, additional training will be given to new employees or when new hazardous materials are introduced into the workplace. Safety Data Sheets for all pesticides and other toxic substances used in the pest management program must be available on site.

b. Personal Protective Equipment. Appropriate protective clothing and equipment (as specified by applicable laws, regulations and the pesticide label) are required to be worn by personnel applying pesticides.

12. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS.

a. Protection of the Public. Precautions will be taken during pesticide application to protect the public, on and off the installation. Aerosol and liquid spray pesticides will not be applied outdoors when the wind speed exceeds five miles per hour. Whenever pesticides are applied outdoors, care will be taken to make sure that any spray drift is kept away from individuals, including the applicator. Pesticide application indoors or outdoors will be accomplished by individuals wearing the proper personal protective clothing and equipment. At no time will personnel be permitted in a treatment area during pesticide application unless they have met medical monitoring standards and are appropriately protected.

b. Application of pesticides to general waters of the U.S. A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Pesticide General Permit (PGP) may be required. If application of pesticides to a water body is required, DLA must apply for and maintain a PGP.

c. Endangered/Protected Species and Critical Habitats. Protected migratory birds which periodically occur on the installation cannot be controlled without a permit. The DLA Energy environmental staff and the site managers must periodically evaluate ongoing pest management operations to ensure compliance with the Endangered Species Act and Migratory Bird Treaty

Act. No pest management operations are to be conducted, if there are potential for a negative impact on endangered or protected species or their habitats.

d. Environmental Documentation. Because of the narrow scope an environmental assessment is not warranted for the pest management program, this plan may be referenced with respect to pest management practices, to include any pesticide use on DLA Energy sites. Copies of the Pest Management Reports (DD Form 1532-1) and safety data sheets (SDSs) will be maintained at the DFSP for a minimum of one year or as required by applicable State laws.

e. Pesticide Spills and Remediation. No pesticides will be stored or kept on DLA Energy sites, only pesticides planned for immediate use may be brought onto the facility. Pesticides shall only be handled by the licensed contractor personnel. A pesticide spill cleanup kit will be available at any site where pesticides are applied on the installation. Pesticide spills will be handled according to those procedures specified in the installation spill contingency plans. All pesticide spills should be reported to site PM who will then contact the Pest Management Coordinator who will then report the spill to the DLA Pest Management Consultant.

f. Pollution Prevention. The pest management program complies with Executive Order 12856 of August 3, 1993, Federal Compliance with Right-to-Know Laws and Pollution Prevention Requirements. The control of pests with pesticides will be considered only after nonchemical control methods have been exhausted. Integrated pest management strategies which emphasize nonchemical control form the basic framework of the pest management program.

g. Special Considerations. At no time will a pesticide be used in any manner which is inconsistent with its label. Pesticides where the U.S. EPA or State has suspended or canceled the registrations will not be used on the facilities. Pesticides shall only be applied by a licensed applicator.

13. ADMINISTRATION

a. Contracts.

1. Prior to submission for bids or completion of purchase orders, all pest management contracts will be provided to the site PM who will forward it to the Pest Management Coordinator who then submits the documents for review and approval to the DLA Pest Management Consultant. For those contracts which are renewed annually, the DLA Pest Management Consultant will be notified of the upcoming renewal date and advised if any changes in the contract specifications have changed. Exception to this policy will be the need for emergency pest control services. In the case of an emergency, the Pest Management Coordinator should be contacted at 703.767.6232. Should the Pest Management Coordinator be unavailable, the DLA Pest Management Consultant shall be contacted at 703.767.6253 for approval.

2. Unwanted vegetation may also be controlled under contract. Vegetation control will be accomplished using only herbicides selected from the DLA Energy approved pesticide list (Appendix H). Should a pesticide be required that is not on the list, written approval from the

DLA Pest Management Consultant is required prior to purchasing or applying. The cover pages for the contracts can be found in Appendix G. Copies of complete contracts can be obtained by contacting the Pest Management Coordinator.

3. All contractors providing pest management services will adhere to the following:

A. Application of pesticides will be strictly in accordance with label directions. Prior to application, a contractor shall furnish to the DLA Pest Management Consultant the pesticide name, label, and SDS for each pesticide being applied.

B. The pest control contractor must comply with all federal, state, and local regulations, including the label instructions.

C. All contractors performing pest control work must be state licensed or certified.

The contractor must present have proof of certification or licensure prior to apply any pesticides.

D. Pesticides used must be listed on the DLA Energy approved pesticides (Appendix H). Should the contractor select other pesticides, approval for their use must be granted prior to application by the DLA Pest Management Consultant. Permission for the use of additional pesticides must be requested by completing the Pesticide Approval Request located at Appendix K. In addition, applications of pesticides in sites and for pests not included in the Integrated Pest Management Outline must be coordinated with the DLA Pest Management Consultant.

E. Pesticides must be mixed, stored, and disposed of off the site and in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.

b. Interservice Support Agreements. There are no pest management interservice support agreements for the DLA Energy sites at the present time. However, DSP Tampa has utilized the contract vehicle for pest control services held by the host, MacDill AFB.

c. Materials and Equipment. The contractor will bring all pesticides and application equipment onto the installation each day services are provided. No pesticides or pesticide application equipment can be stored or maintained on the installation.

d. Reports and Records.

1. The DFSP manager will maintain adequate records of all pest management operations performed by contractors on their site. They will also be responsible for ensuring a DLA Energy Pest Management Report is made utilizing the DD Form 1532-1 (Appendix I) covering all pesticide applications performed by contractors is completed. These reports will be completed within 15 days of pesticide application. They are to be signed in ink and dated by the contractor with a copy of the pesticide applicators certification attached. A copy of the form and applicator certification will be maintained according to the contractor’s filing system and a copy shall be forwarded to the Pest Management Coordinator at: DLA Installation Support for Energy, Environmental Division, ATTN: DLA Energy Pest Management Coordinator, 8725 John J.

Kingman Road, Suite 2833, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6222 on a monthly basis.

2. Only those pesticides that have been approved by the DLA Pest Management Consultant shall be procured for application on the facility. Prior to seeking approval, its usage must be evaluated in relationship to other pesticides used on the facility and ensure adequate safety equipment is on-hand prior to receipt of the product. Requests for pesticide approval (Appendix K) shall include:

1. Pesticide Label and SDS. Trade Name, common name, percent active ingredient(s), EPA Registration Number and size of container.

2. Purpose of Application: intended pest, site of application and replacement of other approved pesticide(s).

3. Type of Formulation and Diluents.

4 .Mixing Rates and Percent Active Ingredient (as applied).

5. Application Equipment and Rates of Application.

6. Estimated quantity of pesticide (actual concentrate and calculated pounds of active ingredient) needed for annual pest control programs. (Does usage of this pesticide help the facility meet its 50% pesticide reduction goal?)

7. Safety precautions for applicator, facility personnel and environment.

8. Sensitive areas: avoid and/or to treat with increased caution.

9. Source of recommendation: county extension agent, pesticide vendor, trade show or publication, etc.

e. Training. Training and certification are conducted by the State where the pest control is being performed. Contractors performing pest management services at any of the satellite facilities will be certified by the State in which the facility is located. When the facility is located on a DoD installation, pest management personnel must have current DoD certification (in-house) or State certification (contract), as applicable. The site DLA QAR shall ensure copies of the training certificates are available upon request.

f. Quality Assurance and Quality Control Standards. Pest control services are expected to provide a satisfactory level of control while minimizing pesticide applications. The QAR will provide the facility pest management oversight by ensuring only approved pesticides are utilized and nonchemical controls are optimzed. Work performed by the contractor will be evaluated based on adherence to the contract performance work statement and the requirements established in this document. Pest control operations that are in violation of Federal and State laws and regulations shall immediately cease work until the deficiency is corrected. Because the pesticide label is the law, any pesticide label violation will result in an immediate cease work order.

g. Design/Review of New Construction. Construction projects on the permitted and closed DFSPs are reviewed with pest prevention and control in mind. The design of new buildings or other structures are evaluated to ensure that insect and rodent entry points and potential harborage have been eliminated.

14. COORDINATION - DoD, Other Federal, State and Local

a. The DLA Pest Management Consultant approves the pest management plan, and gives specal attention to any pesticide application that: uses restricted use pesticides; uses any pesticide that may significantly contaminate surface or ground water; includes 259 or more hectares (640 acres) in one pesticide application; may adversely affect endangered or other protected species or habitats; or involves aerial application of pesticides.

b. Coordination is maintained with personnel at the satellite facilities who provide pest management services in and around the fuel storage tanks. Information regarding points of contact at the fuel terminals can be found in Appendix A-E.

c. Additional resources available to support the DLA Energy sites is located at Appendix L.

15. PEST MANAGEMENT REFERENCES

a. DoD Regulations.

1. DoDI 4150.07, DoD Pest Management Program, 29 May 2008.

2 DoDM 4150.07-M, Volume 2, DoD Pest Management Training, the DoD Plan for the Certification of Pesticide Applicators, 23 MAY 2013.

b. DLA Regulations/Manuals.

1. DLAI 4107 Implementing the DLA Pest Management Program October 2010.

c. Army Regulations/Technical Manuals.

1. AR 200-1, Environmental Protection and Enhancement, 13 December 2007.

d. Technical Guides.

1. (USAPHC) # 138, Guide to Commensal Rodent Control, December 1991.

e. Armed Forces Pest Management Board Technical Guides.

1. No. 15, Pesticide Spill Prevention and Management, June 1992.

2 No. 21, Pesticide Disposal Guide for Pest Control Shops, October 1986.

3 No. 29, Integrated Pest Management in and Around Buildings, July 2003.

APPENDIX A

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF INFORMATION

DEFENSE FUEL SUPPORT POINT - CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA

1. POINTS OF CONTACT:

a. Jerry Allen, Quality Assurance Representative (843) 744-6393/3235.

b. John Gilmer, Terminal Superintendent (843) 744-3884 or (843) 297-1004.

2. ACREAGE: 36 acres.

3. SITE DLA DESCRIPTION: The DFSP-Charleston terminal consists of approximately 36 acres located at 5862 North Rhett Avenue in Berkeley County, Hanahan, South Carolina, 29406.

An additional 8 acres is occupied by pipelines. It is bounded on the south by the Trident Industrial Park and on the east by the Naval Weapons Station (South Annex). North Rhett Avenue forms the west boundary. Apartment and single-unit housing are at the north property line. DFSP-Charleston is situated on property leased from Joint Base Charleston. The facility stores Jet A fuel in 80,000-barrel, aboveground storage tank and jet fuel additives, such as Anti-static additive (ASA), Fuel System Icing Inhibitor (FSII), and Corrosion Inhibitor (CI) in above ground storage tanks.

4. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATION: No Federal or State threatened or endangered species have been reported for the installation, however, several rare and endangered species of plants and vertebrate animals are reported from both Berkeley County and from nearby Charleston County.

5. ADMINISTRATION: The DFSP is operated by Hawthorne Services, Inc. When pest control operations are required a yearly purchase order-type contract with licensed State pesticide applicator is activated. Fire ants have been controlled outdoors by broadcasting Amdro and Firebird Pro. Roundup, Diuron and Pramitol have been used to control unwanted vegetation on and within the berms.

6. REMARKS: Herbicides are used for vegetation control. Insecticides are used for ant control.

7. COMMONLY ENCOUNTERED PESTS: Weeds and other unwanted vegetation (grass, brush) on the tank dike walls along pipelines and fence lines require control. Fire ants have been problematic and have caused substantial damage to the expansion joints in the secondary containment dikes. Fire ant nesting activities have been observed in diked areas.

8. ESTIMATED PEST MANAGEMENT WORKLOAD: Less than ¼-man-year. Amount of time cutting grass and weedeating is more than ¼ man-year.

APPENDIX B

DEFENSE FUEL SUPPORT POINT - TAMPA, FLORIDA

a. Ronnie Brock, Quality Assurance Representative - (813) 840-2212.

b. Pete Fells, Terminal Superintendent - (813) 840-1251.

2. ACREAGE: 24 acres.

3. SITE DLA DESCRIPTION: The DFSP Tampa terminal is located at 5313 West Boundary Road, Building 1122 in Hillsborough County, Tampa, Florida 33608-9068. The USAF base boundary fence is located just north of the terminal. Two 8-inch above-ground fuel pipelines traverse wetland areas leading from the terminal to the fuel manifold at the Chevron tank farm, northwest of the fuel farm. The terminal stores JP-8 fuel in 80,000-barrel, aboveground storage tanks. The DFSP Tampa stores, issues and receives JP-8 fuel.

4. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS: MacDill AFB has 16 wildlife species listed by Federal or State agencies as threatened, endangered or species of special concern. The West Indian Manatee is encountered on or near the installation and listed as endangered.

5. ADMINISTRATION: The DFSP Tampa is operated by Hawthorne, Inc. Pest control operations for weed control are conducted through a yearly contract with DeAngelo Company.

Arthropod and rodent control for the administration building is conducted through a verbal agreement with the Air Force.

6. REMARKS: DLA discourages pesticide application for vegetation control and suggests alternate methods such as weed pulling and mowing.

7. COMMONLY ENCOUNTERED PESTS: Amdro is applied for fire ant control outdoors.

Roundup RT, Direx, Oust, HYVARXm, Reward, and several 2, 4-D products have been used in the past to control unwanted vegetation on or within the containment dikes.

8. ESTIMATED PEST MANAGEMENT WORKLOAD: Less than ¼-man-year.

APPENDIX C

DEFENSE FUEL SUPPORT POINT (DFSP) – SAN PEDRO, CALIFORNIA

PEST MANAGEMENT

1.0 DESCRIPTION:

DFSP San Pedro is comprised of the Main Terminal located at 3171 North Gaffey Street, San Pedro, CA 90731-1099, and Fuel Pier Terminal 12 located at the Port of Los Angeles and its associated interconnecting pipelines. The 331 acres is owned by the Navy and is managed by the Naval Weapon Station Seal Beach. In accordance with the Host Tenant Real Estate Agreement (N6247312RP00071) dated October 15, 2012 and its Facilities, Environmental and Public Affairs Memorandum of Agreement (N00242-20120209-S12-MOA) dated May 13, 2013 the DLA is responsible for managing and budgeting for pest management activities related to fuel operations. The DLA will be responsible for reporting pesticide and herbicide usage up to OSD.

Additional References: In consideration of being hosted by Naval Station, Seal Beach, OPNAV Instruction 5090.1C, Environmental Readiness Program Manual, shall be considered for DFSP San Pedro’s Pest Management Program.

2.0 POINTS OF CONTACT:

The following individuals will be responsible for coordinating pest management actions at DFSP San Pedro:

• Todd Williams, Facility Manager and COR for Operations Contract, email:

Todd.Williams@dla.mil, (310)241-2834

• Stuart Strum, Environmental Protection Specialist, email: Stuart.Strum@dla.mil, (310)241-2833

• Site Superintendent: Rubin Presley, email: rpresley@daelbbjv.com, (310)832-3144

• Bob Schallmann, NWSSB Conservation Program Manager, (562) 626-7290

• Albert Owen, NAVFAC South West, NAVFAC Southwest, albert.owen@navy.mil

(619) 532-3775

3.0 NOTIFICATIONS:

Due to presence of the Palos Verdes blue butterfly and the Coastal California Gnatcatcher the use of pesticides, herbicides and rodenticides at this installation are restricted. Pesticide application in all areas will be considered on a case-by-case basis after review by the DFSP San Pedro environmental representative who will coordinate with: the Naval Weapon Station Seal Beach natural resource manager; the Southwest Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command and the Natural and Cultural Resources Office, and the DS-E/DLA HQ Staff Entomologist. Should pesticide application be needed, contact the on-site DLA Installation Support for Energy, Environmental Protection Specialist.

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4.0 PESTICIDE APPLICATION:

A pesticide is any substance or mixture of substances intended for: preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest. Though often misunderstood to refer only to insecticides, the term pesticide also applies to herbicides, fungicides, and various other substances used to control pests. Under United States law, a pesticide is also any substance or mixture of substances intended for use as a plant regulator, defoliant, or desiccant. (EPA 2013) The application of pesticides at DFSP San Pedro include pesticides, herbicides and rodenticides. The specifics or the management of each are described as follows:

4.1 Pesticide Management: The DLA has contracted the pest management responsibilities at DFSP San Pedro to the Government Owned Contractor Operated (GOCO) contractor responsible for the operations and maintenance of the San Pedro facility.

The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that the Main Terminal, Pier 12, and pipeline buildings, structures and facilities are maintained pest free. The Contractor is responsible for hiring a Certified Pest Management company with licensed pesticide applicators for pest management. A copy of the license and certification must be provided to the DLA Installation Support for Energy environmental representative for review and approval prior to using services.

Records of pesticide usage must be maintained for a minimum of one year or as required by applicable State laws. Pest Management Reports (DD Form 1532-1) and safety data sheets (SDSs) will be maintained at the DFSP.

No pesticides shall be used unless by a certified/licensed individual. No pesticides shall be mixed or stored on DFSP San Pedro. Any residual pesticides will be removed from DFSP San Pedro by the Pest Management company.

4.2 Herbicide Management: The DFSP San Pedro Habitat Management contractor is responsible for the removal of invasive/exotic species. The Contractor maintains a list of the most highly invasive nonnative plants which are found at DFSP or in the immediate vicinity. Pest plants immediately threatening PVB host plants and those found in the 2010 Biological Opinion will be the highest priority for annual management/eradication efforts:

Other nonnative plants will be managed as part of habitat maintenance using the following approaches as deemed appropriate by a Service-approved biologist:

i. Routine nonnative vegetation control will be implemented using hand tools, including hand-held power tools such as weed trimmers, without the use of chemicals;

ii. To minimize impacts to PVB adults, use of powered weed trimmers or other potentially disturbance inducing methods will be avoided during the PVB flight season (February 15 to May 31) within areas determined to be occupied by monitoring and areas mapped in Figure 1 as potentially occupied by PVB;

iii. In problematic areas, herbicides will be applied by certified pesticide applicators as needed using the following guidelines:

1. A mixture of 2 percent glyphosate and 98 percent water with no surfactant will be used. Alternate herbicides or formulations may be used with Service approval;

2. A marking dye (e.g. Blazon® Blue or Tracer™) will be added to the spray solution to help ensure that the herbicide is applied only to target plants;

3. The herbicide solution will be sprayed through a wand that reaches down to the base of target plants where a small amount of the herbicide solution will be sprayed;

4. Herbicide treatments will be limited to periods of low wind to reduce spray drift (unintended dispersal of herbicide through Lieutenant Colonel Van Sherwood (FWS-LA-08B0606-08F0704) 8 currents of air). Herbicide will not be used if conditions become windy (maximum gusts of 11 kilometers per hour (km/h) [7 miles per hour (mph)];

5. No herbicide will be applied within 0.6 m (2 ft) of any coast locoweed (Astragalus trichopodus var. lonchus) or deerweed (Lotus scoparius) canopy.”

Herbicides are used to control invasive/exotic species and are applied by licensed/certified applicators. Herbicides are mixed and stored in containers with secondary containment in the nursery at DFSP San Pedro. Herbicide residual is disposed of in accordance with proper waste disposal regulations.

4.3 Rodenticide Management: DFSP San Pedro has soil stability issues associated with rodent activity which include burrowing and removal of vegetation. The GOCO contractor will contract with a Pest Management Company for the removal of rodent pests (gophers, ground squirrels, etc) on a case-by-case basis. The rodenticides will be applied by licensed pesticide applicators. A copy of the license and certification must be provided to the DLA Installation Support for Energy environmental representative for review and approval prior to using services.

Records of rodenticide usage must be maintained for a minimum of one year or as required by applicable State laws. Pest Management Reports (DD Form 1532-1) and safety data sheets (SDSs) will be maintained at the DFSP.

No rodenticides shall be used unless by a certified/licensed individual. No rodenticides shall be mixed or stored on DFSP San Pedro. Any residual rodenticide will be removed from DFSP San Pedro by the Pest Management Company.

4.4 Feral Dogs and Cats: On occasion there are cats and dogs discovered within the DFSP San Pedro fence line. Since DFSP San Pedro does not have a game warden or other qualified personnel to remove the animals DFSP San Pedro will relay on NWSSB for animal control assistance. Observations of stray dogs and cats will be noted and the NWSSB Conservation Program Manager will be notified.

LIST OF PESTICIDES AVAILABLE FOR USE ON THIS INSTALLATION. Items not listed require prior approval from DS-E/DLA HQ Staff Entomologist.

DLA Pesticide Use Proposal Installation: DFSP San Pedro Calendar Year: 2013

Pesticide Active ingredient(s) &

(% AI)

Form Target pests

IPM

Outline

EPA Reg

Signal Word

Roundup Ready to Use

Glyphosate 2.0% Liquid All vegetatio n

2 1-377-

Caution

Talstar One Bifenthrin 7.9% Liquid Ants 4 279-3206 Caution Suspend SC Deltamethrin

4.75% Liquid Ants 4 432-763 Caution

Tempo Ultra

WP

Cyfluthrin 10% Liquid Ants 4 3125-390 Caution

Dragnet SFR Permethrin 36.8% Liquid Ants 4 279-3062 Caution MaxForce FC Fipronil 0.01% Liquid Ants 4 432-1256 Caution

Camelot Copper Salts of fatty and resin acids 58.0%

Liquid Leaf mold

1812- 381-499

Caution

APPENDIX D

DEFENSE FUEL SUPPORT POINT – VERONA, NEW YORK

a. Terminal Superintendent: Ken Peterson at 315-363-0680

b. Quality Assurance Rep: Benny Bartlett at 315-337-3128

2. ACREAGE: 12 acres

3. SITE DLA DESCRIPTION: The DFSP is located on approximately 4.9 hectares (12 acres) in Verona, Oneida County, New York, northwest of the intersection of New York Route 365 and Interstate 90. The DFSP mailing address is 5449 West Main Street, Verona, NY 13478-9676.

The General Services Administration (GSA) also owns approximately 14.2 hectares (35 acres) of agriculture outlease outside the DFSP perimeter. The facility is operated by BSH Management, Inc.

4. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS: Extensive environmental impact information is available on file at the DFSP. Drainage from DFSP-Verona flows into a protected wetland (Verona Swamp) and Stony Creek, located approximately 300 meters northwest of the facility.

According to the facility response plan there are no threatened or endangered species or protected wilderness areas within five miles of the facility.

5. ADMINISTRATION: DFSP Verona is a government-owned, contractor-operated fuel storage and distribution terminal under the administrative control of DLA Energy. Pesticide use on the depot consists of herbicide applications along fence lines and on tank dikes and in dike basins.

Turf grass in open areas is maintained by mowing. BSH Management, Inc. has solicited pest management through a verbal agreement with Weeds No More, Inc.

6. REMARKS: The use of pesticides with the signal word "CAUTION" on the label is permitted for use inside buildings by the contract Statement of Work. Pesticides used in the past for vegetation control include Karmex, Diuron, Roundup, and Oust.

7. COMMONLY ENCOUNTERED PESTS: Weeds and other unwanted vegetation (grass, brush) on the fuel tank dikes and basins, and along fence lines require control. Vegetation around buildings is controlled by mechanical, nonchemical methods.

8. ESTIMATED PEST MANAGMENT WORKLOAD: Less than ¼-man-year.

APPENDIX E

CLOSED SITE POINT OF CONTACT INFORMATION

Site Name POC Name POC Phone Grand Forks, North Dakota Mike Schultz 703.767.1959 Ozol, California John O’Donovan 703.767.8323 Norwalk, California John O’Donovan 703.767.8323 Whittier, Alaska Wayne Barnum 703.767.8314 Newington, New Hampshire Steve Deatherage 703.767.8315 Melville, Rhode Island Steve Deatherage 703.767.8315

APPENDIX F

INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT OUTLINES FOR

DEFENSE FUEL SUPPORT POINTS (DFSPs)

1. Broadleaf Weeds

2. All Vegetation

3. Noxious Weeds

4. Crawling Insects and Spiders

5. Bees and Wasps

6. Mosquitoes and Other Biting Flies

7. Mice and Rats

8. Cockroaches

9. Filth Flies

10. Ticks

11. Fleas

12. Carpenter Ants and Bees

13. Fire Ants

14. Subterranean Termites

15. Birds (house sparrows, starlings, and pigeons)

16. Birds (swallows)

17. Bats

18. Gophers, Woodchucks, Rabbits, and Other Burrowing

19. Other Vertebrate Pests (feral/stray cats & dogs, skunks, raccoons)

INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT OUTLINE NO. 1

PEST: Broadleaf Weeds.

SITE: Maintained grassy areas on the installation.

I. Purpose: To control broadleaf weeds on maintained grassy areas.

II. Surveillance.

A. Conducted by: Building occupants occasionally may conduct incidental surveys by visual observation during area use. Most surveys are conducted by DFSP Superintendent or appointed personnel. Some surveys are seasonally initiated. Depot Manager or appointed representative OAEs may perform surveys for quality assurance of contractual pest management services.

B. Methods: Visual observations for undesirable broadleaf weeds in turf.

C. Frequency: Area users typically conduct unplanned visual observations. DFSP Superintendents and appointed personnel conduct surveys on a daily basis during grounds maintenance work. Ground maintenance personnel also perform surveys when services are requested, during the performance of other grounds maintenance work (i.e. mowing, etc.), or during specific surveys for weeds. Surveys may include observations conducted during the previous growing season to determine if grounds maintenance QAEs perform surveys as follow up after contract performance if complaints are received or as part of their quality assurance surveillance plan. Surveys to determine the need to pre-emergent herbicides to control summer broadleaf weeds are conducted typically May – September the previous year. Surveys to determine the need for post-emergent herbicides to control summer broadleaf weeds are conducted May – September of the current year. Surveys to determine the need for pre-emergent herbicides to control winter broadleaf weeds are conducted November – February the previous year. Surveys to determine the need for post-emergent herbicides to control winter broadleaf weeds are conducted November – February during the current year.

III. Pest Management Techniques.

A. Non-chemical.

1. Type: Mechanical and Physical.

a. Method and Location:

(1). Proper mowing involves cutting desirable grasses at the recommended height and often enough to prevent scalping. This means removing no more than 1/3 of the total leaf surface in a mowing. Raising the mowing height during periods of stress helps maintain turf vigor. Common Bermuda grass should be mowed at 1 to 1-1/2 inches high and St. Augustine grass at 3 to 3-1/2 inches for most turf uses. Mowing grass to maintain a uniform height generally does not eliminate all broadleaf weeds but may provide acceptable control for a short period of time.

Routine mowing may reduce or eliminate seed head formation of some weed species.

(2) Mechanical broadleaf weed removal may be selected by using shovels or hoes. Care is exercised to not damage root systems of desirable plants.

b. Conducted by: Building occupants, contractors, or grounds maintenance personnel.

2. Type: Biological.

a. Method and Location: None applied.

b. Conducted by:

3. Type: Cultural.

a. Method and Location:

(1) Turf grass selection is the most important factor in developing and maintaining a high quality, problem-free turf. Turfgrass selection is based on the environment, expected turf use, and expected management intensity. Certified Extension Service personnel for particular turf type recommendations.

(2) Proper fertilization of grassy areas promotes favorable grass growth. Soil analysis of selected turf areas may be made to determine proper fertilization rates.

(3) Turfgrass watering needs depend on grass species, turf maintenance level, soil type, and climate. Most turfgrasses require one inch of water per week during active growth. Irrigating after sunset and before sunrise is the most efficient and effective time to irrigate and will not increase disease problems.

(4) Liming of selected areas may be applied according to soil test recommendations.

(5) Common cultivation practices include coring, spiking, and vertical mowing. Coring is the best method to reduce soil compaction and improve water infiltration. Coring is most effective using hollow or spoon-type tines which remove plugs of soil two to three inches and one-half to three-fourths inch in diameter. Fertilization 10- to 14 days before cultivation increases the turf recovery rate.

b. Conducted by: Contractors.

B. Chemical. NOTE: Pest control contractors perform…