Tech_Exhibit_C_-_Chapter_3_AOA_Construction_Procedures.pdf

Chapter 3. AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS AREA (AOA) CONSTRUCTION

PROCEDURES–

a. GENERAL: This guidance is published to standardize procedures on RGAAF in regards to construction/repairs within the Aircraft Operations Area. This document along with UFC 3-260-01, Section 14 and FAA AC 150/5370-2F, (Operational Safety on Airports during construction) will provide the guidance necessary to ensure that airfield construction/repair projects are completed safely and with a minimal impact on aviation operations. The following general procedures apply to all construction/repairs on the AOA of RGAAF:

(1) All Airfield Operations and RGAAF Base Operations personnel will read and be familiar with the contents of this document.

(2) The contents of this document will be briefed to construction personnel prior to the initiation of any AOA construction/repair projects.

(3) While this AOM is directive in nature, it is not intended to be restrictive to the point of affecting efficient operations on the airfield.

(4) The Airfield Manager may approve exceptions to this document on a case by case basis.

(5) Recommendations for change are encouraged and should be directed to the Airfield Manager.

(6) IAW AR 95-2, a copy of all new airfield construction or major repair project design plans are required to be submitted to IMCOM and the US Army Corps of Engineers, Transportation Systems Center for review as well as a Notice of Proposed Construction submitted to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Airfield Manager will provide a copy of construction design plans to the Air Traffic and Airspace Officer for submission to the FAA.

(7) The Director of Aviation Operations will attend all Installation Planning Board meetings and relay information pertaining to RGAAF to the Airfield Manager.

(8) The Airfield Manager (or designated representative) will attend the weekly DPW Project Review Board meetings when the agenda shows scheduled construction/repair projects on the airfield or impacting airfield operations.

(9) The Airfield Manager will be involved in all airfield construction/repair projects from the design stage to acceptance.

(10) Airfield construction/repair projects will be phased to the maximum extent possible to minimize the impact on aircraft operations.

(11) Construction/repair projects will adhere to the requirements of UFC 3-260-01, Section 14.

(12) A Pre-construction meeting will be held prior to the start of all AOA construction/repair projects. Personnel attendance at the pre-construction meeting will vary dependent upon the scope of the project.

(13) Airfield Operations will submit NOTAMS as required for construction/repair related activities/closures.

(14) Airfield Operations will ensure that Runway Closure Markers are in position on the Runway Designation Numbers for the duration of all Runway closures.

(15) Prior to opening an area closed for a construction/repair project, Airfield Operations will inspect the closure area to ensure that it is safe for aircraft operations

b. CONTRACTOR AOA CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES

(1) The procedures outlined are requirements and limitations imposed on construction/repair activity within the Air Operations Area (AOA) of RGAAF during all construction/repairs on the airfield. The purpose of which is to ensure safe and efficient operation of RGAAF and to provide maximum flexibility for Contractor personnel. Any deviation from the procedures stated herein constitutes a violation of these procedures and shall be subject to enforcement.

(2) RGAAF AOA Construction/repair projects as outlined by agreement shall be reviewed by the Corps of Engineers/DPW/Master Planner/Airfield Manager prior to the start of the work to establish the parameters within which the work can be performed.

(3) Construction/repair equipment within the construction/repair area of the AOA will be required to bear the name of the company and construction personnel will be identified by an appropriate company badge system or the Robert Gray Army Airfield Access Badge.

(4) Motor vehicles entering the AOA will be in compliance with the requirements established by the Construction Management Plan. Privately owned vehicles (POV) will not be authorized access to the AOA. POV’s will be parked in a designated parking area established by the Construction Manager and approved by the Airfield Manager.

(5) The Airfield Manager (or designated representative) will enforce all movement in and around the AOA. The Construction manager is responsible for ensuring that these provisions and procedures are strictly adhered to. Any exceptions require specific authorization by the Airfield Manager (or designated representative) on a case by case basis.

(6) Work will not occur within the Aircraft Operations Area without the specific approval of the Airfield Manager (or designated representative).

(7) Airfield Access/ Contractor Identification Badge: Access badges will be the responsibility of the Contractor and approved the Airfield Manager. Only personnel with an Airfield Access Badge or Contractor issued Identification badge or other specific authorization will be allowed entrance into the Aircraft Operations Area.

Personnel without badges will be escorted by an individual with proper authority.

(8) Vehicle Operator – Escort Requirements

(a) Vehicle operators will be under the control of the Construction Manager and will be the responsibility of the Construction Manager.

(b) Construction/repair vehicles will utilize approved Haul Routes to gain access to construction/repair areas within the Aircraft Operations Area. The Airfield Manager (or designated representative) will approve all Haul Routes prior to construction start.

(c) Vehicles will be marked with a 3 foot square orange and white checkered flag or a 360 degree rotating or flashing amber light during operations within the Aircraft Operations Area.

(d) Only authorized Airfield Operations personnel and the Construction Manager may perform escort duties off of established haul routes.

(e) Movement Area Driver Training or Flight Line Driver Training will be provided to drivers when required by the Airfield Manager (or designated representative) or the Installation Aviation Safety Manager. Dependent upon work location and haul routes.

(9) Contractor Haul Routes

(a) The establishment of Construction haul routes/Construction areas will be authorized through and in conjunction with the Airfield Manager (or designated representative) and the Corps of Engineers or DPW.

(b) Green flags or markers, not smaller than 6 inches square, mounted on wooden stakes, no higher than 18 inches above the ground, may prominently mark each side of the haul route at intervals of not more than 200 feet, when required by the Airfield Manager.

(c) Construction vehicles must yield the right of way to all airfield vehicles and aircraft at all times. Vehicles will maintain at least 100 feet from all operating aircraft.

(d) Flag personnel wearing reflective outer clothing will be posted at crossings to control haul traffic when required by the Airfield Manager.

c. CLOSURE/IMPACT OF AREAS WITHIN THE AIRCRAFT MOVEMENT

AREA AND AIRCRAFT PARKING RAMPS

(1) No portion of the Aircraft Movement Area, Aircraft Parking Ramps, or aircraft operations on the Aircraft Movement Area will be impacted without the specific approval of the Airfield Manager (or designated representative). Any construction activity that affects the utilization of taxiways, runways, aircraft parking ramps, NAVAID’s or associated electrical circuits must be prearranged and scheduled in accordance with contract documents and the specific approval of the Airfield Manager (or designated representative).

(2) To ensure proper coordination of airfield activities, all requests for Aircraft Movement Area or Aircraft Parking Ramp closure must be prearranged no less than 30 days in advance with the Airfield Manager. The Airfield Manager is the final approval authority for any closure or interruption of RGAAF operations.

(3) The Airfield Manager (or designated representative) reserves the right to refuse any requested closure due to unforeseen conditions that may require continued utilization of the area for aircraft operations. These conditions include, but may not be limited to:

(a) Inclement weather

(b) Mission Support Requirements

(c) Emergency situations regardless of severity

(4) The following occurrences are considered an impact to the Aircraft Movement Area and/or Aircraft Parking Ramp:

(a) The closure of any on-airfield emergency access road

(b) Objects, excavations, men or materials within 500 feet from runway centerline.

(c) Objects, excavations, men or materials within 3000 feet off end of runway.

(d) Objects, excavations, men or materials within 150 feet from centerline of taxiway.

(e) Objects, excavations, men or materials on or within 125 feet of any aircraft parking ramp.

(f) Any interruption in the operation of airfield lighting, signage, or

Navigation Aids.

(5) Marking and lighting Requirements

(a) When operating within the Aircraft Movement Area or on an Aircraft Parking Ramp all construction vehicles and equipment must be marked by a 3 foot square orange and white checkered flag and/or a 360 degree rotating beacon.

Supervisory and escort vehicles must also display a 360 degree amber rotating or flashing beacon at all times. For nighttime construction/repairs, certain other vehicles, cranes and pieces of construction equipment shall require lighting and shall comply with lighting restrictions as directed by the Airfield Manager (or designated representative) or the Installation Aviation Safety Manager.

(b) Excavations adjacent to paved surfaces must be prominently marked and lighted in accordance with Airfield Manager (or designated representative) or Installation Aviation Safety Manager guidance. No construction/repair activities will be allowed to begin prior to completing marking and lighting requirements.

(c) Low Profile (max 18”), high visibility, barricades will be utilized to identify construction/repair area closure boundaries within the Aircraft Movement Area and on Aircraft Parking Ramps.

Barricades must be water-filled to preclude blowing in wind, rotor wash, prop wash, or jet blast.

A minimum of 4 each barricades are required at each taxiway closure location.

A minimum of 2 each barricades are required at each taxi-lane closure location.

On aircraft parking aprons the maximum gap between barricades will be 50 ft.

Gaps in the positioning of barricades are required to facilitate emergency vehicle access.

The Airfield Manager (or designated representative) or the Installation Aviation Safety Manager will designate authorized locations for barricades.

(d) All airfield lighting within closure areas will be extinguished or covered to the extent that lighting is no longer visible to aircraft.

(6) Radio Communications

(a) Radio Communications with the Control Tower will be maintained by the Construction Manager at all times when operating on the Aircraft Movement Area or on an Aircraft Parking Ramp, and other times when required by the Airfield Manager (or designated representative) or the Installation Aviation Safety Manager.

(b) Radios may be signed out from RGAAF Base Operations for daily use.

(7) Construction during periods of reduced visibility

(a) No construction activities are allowed on the Aircraft Movement Area when visibility is at or below ¾ mile, except as approved on a case-by-case basis by the Airfield Manager (or designated representative).

(b) Work may only take place during hours of darkness with the approval of the Airfield Manager (or designated representative). The construction area will be illuminated for all night work. Location of all portable lighting will be coordinated with the Airfield Manager or Installation Aviation Safety Manager..

(8) Trenches, Excavations, and Stockpiles

(a) No trenches, excavations, or stockpiles are permitted within the following areas unless approved in advance by the Airfield Manager (or designated representative):

Within 500 feet of a runway centerline.

Within 3000 feet from the extended runway end.

Within 150 feet of a taxiway centerline.

Within 125 feet of any aircraft parking apron

Within any NAVAID Critical Area

(b) All trenches, excavations and stockpiles will be prominently marked in accordance with contract specifications and as directed by the Airfield Manager (or designated representative).

f. AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS AREA CONSTRUCTION SECURITY

REQUIREMENTS

(1) The Construction Manager will provide an access roster to Airfield Operations listing all construction personnel operating on the AOA.

(2) The Construction Manager shall utilize approved AOA gates to gain access to the AOA provided coordination has been made with the Airfield Manager (or designated representative) or the Installation Aviation Safety Manager.

(3) The Construction Manager may request approval to install new fences and/or gates from the Airfield Manager (or designated representative). If approved, the new fence and gate will meet all applicable Physical Security requirements for a designated Restricted Area. Once complete the Airfield Manager (or designated representative) will assign a gate number and provide it to the Construction Manager.

(4) The Airfield Manager (or designated representative) will provide the Construction Manager with an approved lock for the security of any installed gate(s). A chain will be installed around the two gates and the new lock will be installed. Airfield Operations section personnel will have the ability to access AOA construction areas at all times.

(5) The Construction Manager shall either keep all airfield access gates closed or provide a guard at all fence or gate access points that provide access to the AOA. The guard will maintain a log containing the names of those personnel entering the construction area as well as the purpose of the visit, the time in, and the time out.

Security guards will have no other duties and will visually monitor the gate at all times.

(6) The Airfield Operations section will provide the Construction Manager an Access Roster containing the names of all Airfield Operations section personnel.

This roster will be maintained by the access gate security guard.

(7) All Construction Area gates will be secured after duty hours.

(8) The Airfield Operations section will be notified of any un-authorized entry into the construction area.

(9) All personnel within the construction area will wear a photo ID badge issued by either the Construction Manager or the Airfield Manager (or designated representative). Personnel without a proper badge will be escorted by the Construction Manager or the Airfield Manager (or designated representative). Upon direction of the Airfield Manager (or designated representative) construction personnel may be issued an Airfield Access Badge. If issued, Airfield Access Badges will be returned to the Airfield Manager (or designated representative) upon completion of the project.

(10) No vehicle shall enter the AOA unless such vehicle displays a company issued logo/sign or is escorted by the Construction Manager or Airfield Operations section personnel.

(11) The Airfield Manager (or designated representative) administers access into the AOA construction area.

(12) The Construction Manager will provide a listing to the Airfield Manager (or designated representative) of all vehicles under his control that will be operating within the AOA construction area.