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Army Regulation 420–49

Facilities Engineering

Utility Services

Headquarters Department of the Army Washington, DC 28 April 1997

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SUMMARY of CHANGE

AR 420–49

Utility Services

This revision--o Combines seven existing utility regulations into a single regulation.

o Changes proponent for this regulation to Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management (ACSIM).

o Changes the title to “Utility Services.”

o Announces the transfer of responsibility for vertical lift devices to AR 420- 70 (Buildings and Structures).

o Replaces the term “facilities engineer” with “Director of Public Works” (para 1-4f).

o Allows use of municipal, regional, and private utility service contractors where their use provides environmental, pollution control, and other operational advantages to the Army (para 2-1a).

o Encourages installation to participate in local and regional utilities planning organizations (para 2-1a).

o Requires installations to develop a utilities management plan (para 2-1d).

o Requires installations to develop and maintain utility system maps (para 2- 1d).

o Requires installations to develop and implement emergency response plans for each type of utility service (para 2-1f).

o Transfers responsibility for Hazardous, Toxic, and Radiological waste to AR 200-1 (para 2-2c).

o Requires certification of utility plant operators (para 2-4).

o Requires installations to train all personnel involved in the design, construction, or management of gas distribution systems (para 2-4b).

o Requires solid waste disposal to be based on Integrated Solid Waste Management (para 3-2a).

o Requires installations to develop and implement an installation solid waste management plan (para 3-2b).

o Recommends source reduction to reduce volume of solid waste stream (para 3- 3b).

o Requires a Qualifying Recycling Program, where LCC effective, to reduce volume of waste stream (para 3-3e).

o Broadens local authority for boiler and heating plant staffing (para 6-3f).

o Requires installations to design, construct, operate and maintain gas distribution systems in accordance with the requirements of title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 192 (para 6-8a).

o Transfers responsibility for fire alarm systems to AR 420-90 (Fire Protection).

o Revises management control provisions in accordance with AR 11-2. This regulation contains key management controls that must be evaluated (app C).

o Prescribes the following forms: DA Form 3916 (Daily Log of Truck Trips for Refuse Collection and Disposal), DA Form 3917 (Refuse Collection and Disposal), DA Form 4141 (Facilities Engineering Operating Log (Water-- General), DA Form 4178 (Facilities Engineering Operating Log (Sewage-- Supplementary), DA Form 4247 (Facilities Engineering Operating Log (Sewage-- General), and DA Form 4374 (Repairs and Utilities Operating Log (Water-- Supplementary).

Headquarters Department of the Army Washington, DC 28 April 1997

Facilities Engineering

Utility Services

*Army Regulation 420–49

Effective 28 May 1997

H i s t o r y . T h i s p u b l i c a t i o n i s a r e v i s i o n a n d c o n s o l i d a t i o n . B e c a u s e t h e s t r u c t u r e o f t h e entire revised text of several regulations has been reorganized, no attempt has been made t o h i g h l i g h t c h a n g e s f r o m t h e e a r l i e r regulations.

S u m m a r y . T h i s r e v i s i o n c o m b i n e s A R 420–15 (Certification of Utility Plant Opera-tors and Personnel Performing Inspection and Testing of Vertical Lift Devices), AR 420–43 ( E l e c t r i c a l S e r v i c e s ) , A R 4 2 0 – 4 6 ( W a t e r Supply and Wastewater), AR 420–47 (Solid a n d H a z a r d o u s W a s t e M a n a g e m e n t ) , A R 420–49 (Heating, Energy Selection and Fuel S t o r a g e , D i s t r i b u t i o n , a n d D i s p e n s i n g S y s -tems), AR 420–54 (Air-Conditioning and Re-frigeration), and AR 420–55 (Food Service and Related Equipment) into a single Army r e g u l a t i o n . T h e c o n s o l i d a t e d r e g u l a t i o n e s -tablishes policies, criteria, and procedures for facilities engineering responsibilities for utili-ties management and services. It describes the responsibilities, regulatory requirements, and procedures for providing and managing u t i l i t y s e r v i c e s a t A r m y i n s t a l l a t i o n s i n a s a f e , e f f i c i e n t , a n d e n v i r o n m e n t a l l y s o u n d manner.

Applicability.

a. This regulation applies to all com-manders of major Army commands, major subordinate commands, field operating agen-c i e s , i n s t a l l a t i o n s , a n d a c t i v i t i e s u n d e r t h e control of the Department of the Army by ownership, lease, or similar instrument, under the following conditions of use:

( 1 ) A c t i v e i n s t a l l a t i o n s a n d a c t i v i t i e s used by the Regular Army, those held in an inactive or standby condition for future use by the Regular Army, and those in an excess category (see AR 405–90 for further guid-ance).

(2) Installations and activities that are G o v e r n m e n t o w n e d a n d G o v e r n m e n t o p e r -ated.

(3) Installations and activities that are Government owned and contractor operated (see AR 700–90).

(4) Installations and activities that re-ceive Federal support that are in full-time or intermittent use by the Army National Guard ( A R N G ) , U . S . A r m y R e s e r v e ( U S A R ) , o r Reserve Officers Training Corps.

(5) In areas outside of the Continental United States (OCONUS), this regulation ap-plies to all Federal departments and agencies that are tenants on an Army installation. This includes foreign official organizations under joint-use agreements and any governmental o r p r i v a t e o r g a n i z a t i o n l i c e n s e d t o o p e r a t e within an Army installation.

b. This regulation does not apply to—

(1) Installations and activities, or parts thereof, licensed (that is, not federally oper-ated) to any Commonwealth or State of the U n i t e d S t a t e s , t o t h e C o m m o n w e a l t h o f Puerto Rico, to the District of Columbia, to the Territory of the Virgin Islands, and the Territory of Guam for use by the Army Na-tional Guard.

(2) Civil works functions of the U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers.

(3) National cemeteries.

(4) Facilities occupied by Army activi-ties as tenants (not located on Army installa-t i o n s ) t h a t a r e s u p p o r t e d b y a n o t h e r Government agency. (An example is facilities occupied by an Army activity supported by the General Services Administration.)

P r o p o n e n t a n d e x c e p t i o n a u t h o r i t y .

The proponent of this regulation is the As-sistant Chief of Staff for Installation Manage-m e n t ( A C S I M ) . T h e p r o p o n e n t h a s t h e authority to approve exceptions to this regu-lation that are consistent with controlling law and regulation. Proponents may delegate this approval authority, in writing, to a division chief under their supervision within the pro-ponent agency in the grade of colonel or the civilian equivalent.

A r m y m a n a g e m e n t c o n t r o l p r o c e s s .

This regulation contains management control p r o v i s i o n s a n d i d e n t i f i e s k e y m a n a g e m e n t controls that must be evaluated.

Supplementation. Supplementation of this regulation and the establishment of command and local forms are prohibited without prior approval from the Assistant Chief of Staff for I n s t a l l a t i o n M a n a g e m e n t : A T T N D A I M – F D F – U , A S S I S T A N T C H I E F O F

STAFF FOR INSTALLATION MANAGE-

MENT, 600 ARMY PENTAGON, WASH-

INGTON DC 20310–0600.

Suggested Improvements. Users are in-vited to send comments and suggested im-p r o v e m e n t s o n D A F o r m 2 0 2 8 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms) to ATTN DAIM–FDF–U, AS-

SISTANT CHIEF OF STAFF FOR INSTAL-

L A T I O N M A N A G E M E N T , 6 0 0 A R M Y P E N T A G O N , W A S H I N G T O N D C 20310–0600.

Distribution. Distribution of this publica-tion is made in accordance with initial distri-bution number (IDN) 093484, intended for command levels C, D, and E for Active Ar-my, Army National Guard, and U.S. Army Reserve.

*This regulation supersedes AR 420–15, 5 June 1975; AR 420–43, 27 November 1987; AR 420–46, 1 May 1992; AR 420–47, 1 December 1984; AR 420–49, 22 June 1990; AR 420–54, 5 November 1990; and AR 420–55, 23 April 1990. The following forms are rescinded: DA Form 416, January 1955; DA Form 3941, October 1972;

DA Form 3995, December 1972; DA Form 4367, April 1975; and DA Form 4448, November 1975.

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Contents (Listed by paragraph and page number)

Chapter 1 Introduction, page 1 Purpose • 1–1, page 1 References • 1–2, page 1 Explanation of abbreviations and terms • 1–3, page 1 Responsibilities • 1–4, page 1

Chapter 2 Utility Services, page 1 Army policy • 2–1, page 1 General • 2–2, page 2 Safety and occupational health • 2–3, page 2 Utility plant operators • 2–4, page 2

Chapter 3 Solid Waste Management, page 2 Solid waste management policy • 3–1, page 2 Integrated solid waste management • 3–2, page 2 Source reduction, source separation, resource recovery, re-use, recycling, and composting • 3–3, page 3 Solid waste collection and storage • 3–4, page 3 Thermal processing of solid (non-hazardous) waste • 3–5, page 3 Land disposal of solid (non-hazardous) waste • 3–6, page 4 Equipment and personnel safety • 3–7, page 4 Petroleum, oils, and lubricants • 3–8, page 4

Chapter 4 Water Supply and Wastewater, page 4 Water supply and wastewater policy • 4–1, page 4 Federal, State, local, and host nation authorities • 4–2, page 5 Water resource management • 4–3, page 5 Public notification • 4–4, page 5 Water supply and wastewater system maintenance • 4–5, page 5 Engineered management systems • 4–6, page 5 Water supply treatment and surveillance • 4–7, page 5 Wastewater treatment and surveillance • 4–8, page 6 Water softening • 4–9, page 6 Scale and corrosion control • 4–10, page 6 Terminal water supplies • 4–11, page 6 Metering • 4–12, page 7 Swimming pools and natural bathing areas • 4–13, page 7

Chapter 5 Energy Source Selection, page 7 Energy policy • 5–1, page 7 Fuel selection • 5–2, page 7 Solid fuels • 5–3, page 7 Permanently installed petroleum product storage, distribution, and dispensing systems • 5–4, page 7

Chapter 6 Heating Systems, page 8 Heating system policy • 6–1, page 8 Space heating temperature standards • 6–2, page 8 Boiler and heating plants—operation, maintenance, and safety

• 6–3, page 8 Boiler water treatment • 6–4, page 8 Corrosion control • 6–5, page 9 Domestic hot water supply • 6–6, page 9 Safety devices • 6–7, page 9 Gas distribution systems • 6–8, page 9 Heat distribution systems • 6–9, page 9

Chapter 7 Air conditioning and refrigeration, page 9 Air conditioning and refrigeration policy • 7–1, page 9

Air conditioning criteria • 7–2, page 9 Occupant-owned equipment • 7–3, page 9 Donated units • 7–4, page 9 Central air conditioning plant • 7–5, page 10 Refrigeration • 7–6, page 10

Chapter 8 Electric, page 10 Electric systems operation, maintenance, repair, and construction

• 8–1, page 10 Electrical supply standards • 8–2, page 10 Exterior electrical systems • 8–3, page 10 Lighting • 8–4, page 11 Communications facilities • 8–5, page 11 Grounding facilities • 8–6, page 11 Electronic security systems • 8–7, page 11 Auxiliary generators • 8–8, page 11 Uninterruptible power supply units • 8–9, page 11 Prime Power Program • 8–10, page 11

Chapter 9 Food Service and Related Equipment, page 11 Food service and related equipment policy • 9–1, page 11 Responsibilities for food service equipment • 9–2, page 11 Requisitions for replacement or acquisition • 9–3, page 12 Grease interceptors • 9–4, page 12 Ventilation hoods in dining facilities • 9–5, page 12

Chapter 10 Reports and Records, page 12 Reporting • 10–1, page 12 Solid waste records • 10–2, page 12 Water and wastewater records • 10–3, page 12 Heating plant records • 10–4, page 12

Appendixes

A. References, page 13

B. Materials for Disposal by Army Activities, page 17

C. Management Control Evaluation Checklist, page 17

Glossary

Index ii AR 420–49 • 28 April 1997

Chapter 1 Introduction

1–1. Purpose This regulation establishes policies and responsibilities for opera-tion, maintenance, repair, and construction of facilities and systems for the efficient and economical management of utility services (which includes water supply, wastewater, solid waste (nonhazar-dous), electric, heating and cooling, refrigeration, and food service equipment) at Army installations.

1–2. References Required and related publications are listed in appendix A. Pre-scribed and referenced forms are also listed in appendix A.

1–3. Explanation of abbreviations and terms Abbreviations and special terms used in this regulation are ex-plained in the Glossary.

1–4. Responsibilities

a. The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Logistics and Environment. The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installa-tions, Logistics, and Environment (ASA (I,L&E)) establishes policy and provides program direction and guidance for utility services.

b. The Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management. The Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management (ACSIM) is responsible for Department of the Army (DA) staff supervision and technical guidance for facilities engineering and housing functions.

The ACSIM formulates DA policy guidance, objectives, criteria, and standards for facilities engineering and housing functions. The ACSIM will—

(1) Ensure this regulation is consistent with current Federal regu-lations governing utility services.

(2) Provide DA Staff supervision and technical policy direction for utility services.

(3) Provide guidance and direction to major Army commands (MACOMs) on the implementation of this Army regulation (AR).

(4) Provide DA policy guidance and criteria for selecting energy sources to be used for Army facilities.

c. Major Army command commanders. Commanders of major Army commands (MACOMs) are responsible for ensuring that tech-nical direction, policies, and procedures at their installations are in accordance with this AR.

d. The Chief of Engineers. The Chief of Engineers (COE) is responsible for the design and construction of facilities for utility services.

e. Installation commanders. The installation commander is re-sponsible for providing utility services in compliance with applica-ble standards, laws, and regulations. The installation commander is responsible for developing and implementing an Installation Utilities Management Plan that will provide safe, efficient, reliable, and Life Cycle Cost (LCC) effective utility services to the installation, all s u b - i n s t a l l a t i o n s , a n d s u p p o r t a n d t e n a n t a c t i v i t i e s . T h e u t i l i t i e s management plan will include modernization and privatization pro-grams where applicable.

f . D i r e c t o r o f P u b l i c W o r k s . T h e D i r e c t o r o f P u b l i c W o r k s (DPW) is the principal staff officer reporting to the garrison com-mander, or appropriate commander at outside of the Continental United States (OCONUS) installations, who is responsible for all utility functions. The DPW will—

( 1 ) P r o v i d e s a f e , e f f i c i e n t , r e l i a b l e , a n d L C C e f f e c t i v e u t i l i t y services that provide for the health and well-being of soldiers and their families and other assigned personnel and enable the installa-tion to meet mission requirements.

(2) Review all installation and tenant construction, alteration, and repair projects to ensure they are adequate and compatible with existing utility systems, energy conservation goals, and the installa-tion master plan.

(3) Review utility services and utility service contracts annually to ensure requirements are in accordance with installation needs.

(4) Coordinate with the Staff Judge Advocate on interpretation of statutes and regulations impacting utilities management.

(5) Coordinate with the installation medical authority (IMA) on utility service planning (for example, Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for design review).

(6) Provide for protection and security of utility systems. Coordi-nate protection and security requirements with installation provost marshal.

g. The Commanding General, U.S. Army Aviation and Troop Command. The Commanding General, U.S. Army Aviation and Troop Command (ATCOM), is responsible for depot maintenance of service station-type dispensing pumps and systems and arrange-ments for provision of repair parts.

h. The Commanding General, U.S. Army Petroleum Center. The C o m m a n d i n g G e n e r a l , U . S . A r m y P e t r o l e u m C e n t e r ( U S A P C ) , will—

(1) Train and certify qualified coal samplers (Technical Bulletin (Engineering) (TB ENG) 249).

(2) Develop requirements schedules.

(3) Develop requirements policy.

(4) Submit requirements to Defense Fuel Supply Center (DFSC), Defense Logistics Agency.

Chapter 2 Utility Services

2–1. Army policy Army policy is to provide safe, reliable, efficient, and LCC cost effective utility services that promote the health and welfare of the soldier and the soldier’s family, of the civilian and contractor work force, and of retirees and that provide the capability for installations to accomplish assigned missions.

a. Army policy is to obtain utility services from local, municipal, or regional (public and private) authorities, rather than expand, build, or operate and maintain Army-owned utility systems. Envi-ronmental considerations, legal liabilities, manpower shortages, and reduced funding for operation and mission requirements can make it more advantageous for the Army to obtain utility services from local, municipal, regional and private service contractors. Installa-tions should participate in local, municipal, and regional utility plan-ning organizations. The use of local, municipal, or regional (public and private) utility systems where the LCC exceeds that of an Army-owned utility system requires ACSIM approval.

b. In providing utility services, Army installations will comply with all applicable Federal laws and regulations. Applicability of State and local laws and regulations to installation utility services will be referred to the installation Staff Judge Advocate General for interpretation. Army installations that are OCONUS will comply with the final governing standards (FGS) issued by the Department of Defense (DOD) Executive Agent for the host nation concerned.

The FGS may be predicated on the Overseas Environmental Base-line Guidance Document. Department of Defense Directive (DODD)

6050.16 authorizes the Executive Agent to establish and enforce environmental compliance standards.

c. Long term (up to 30 years) utility contracts may be entered into with a third party that will build, own, and operate utility systems with private venture capital, to provide utility services to an Army installation. Congress encourages the DOD to aggressively pursue third-party financing before any future large utility plants are authorized for military construction funding. Guidance is provided i n t h e D e f e n s e E n e r g y P r o g r a m P o l i c y M e m o r a n d u m t i t l e d , “Private-Sector Financed Defense Energy Contracts,” under section 2394, title 10, United States Code (10 U.S.C. 2394). To determine the LCC of a private-sector proposal, only those costs and benefits that are directly associated with the proposal should be used in the economic analysis.

d. Installations will develop and implement an Installation Utili-ties Management Plan (IUMP.) The installation plan will consider current Army utilities strategy by incorporating key elements into its

1AR 420–49 • 28 April 1997 plan. The plan will document current utility practices; evaluate cur-rent and future installation and tenant needs based on installation mission, size, economic and environmental considerations; identify required resources; and outline a strategy to implement the selected program options. The IUMP will include utility system maps and sections on energy, solid waste management, corrosion control, and emergency response, as well as other plans required by this regula-tion. Guidance on preparing the plan is in Public Works Bulletin ( P W B ) 4 2 0 – 1 0 – 0 8 a n d E n g i n e e r s T e c h n i c a l L e t t e r ( E T L ) 1110–3–404.

e. Installations will conduct utility vulnerability analyses and pre-pare remedial action plans to ensure mission support in event of disruption to major utility systems.

f. Installations will develop and implement emergency response plans for each type of utility service. The DPW will develop these plans in coordination with the local utility, the provost marshal, and the installation emergency and disaster relief activities.

g. Installations should participate in local and regional utility resource planning organizations to become a good neighbor and partner in helping solve utility issues.

h. All large repair, alteration, and Military Construction, Army (MCA), projects for utility services will include an analysis of privatization opportunities.

i. Nonappropriated fund (NAF) facilities are defined as “Federal Buildings” and will be managed in compliance with all applicable energy and water conservation laws and regulations.

2–2. General

a. Operation, maintenance, and repair of utility systems and facil-ities will be in accordance with AR 420–10 and DA PAM 420–8.

b. Construction projects will be in accordance with AR 415–15 and AR 420–10. Where required by Federal or State law, construc-tion projects will be submitted to State regulatory authorities for review prior to being included in the Military Construction Program budget request.

c . E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n a n d e n h a n c e m e n t a n d h a z a r d o u s , toxic, and radioactive waste management will be in accordance with

AR 200–1.

d. Energy conservation programs and reduction targets will be in accordance with AR 11–27.

e. Contracts for the acquisition and resale of utility services will be in accordance with AR 420–41 and AR 215–1.

f. Installation master planning will be in accordance with AR 210–20.

g. All excavations, including fence post holes (regardless of by whom made), will be coordinated with the DPW. Locations of all underground lines will be verified and all permits will be obtained prior to beginning work.

h. The most LCC effective approach will be performed in accord-ance with AR 11–18 and the Memorandum of Agreement on Crite-r i a / S t a n d a r d s F o r E c o n o m i c A n a l y s e s / L i f e C y c l e C o s t i n g F o r MilCon Design.

2–3. Safety and occupational health Utility systems and facilities will be designed, operated, and main-tained so as to protect the health and safety of the military and civilian work force in accordance with AR 385–10.

2–4. Utility plant operators Utility plant operators and maintenance and supervisory personnel will be provided sufficient training to operate and maintain the utility plants in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner. Utility plant operators and maintenance personnel will meet Federal, State, local or host nation certification requirements for the State or host nation in which they are located.

a. Operator training and certification. Utility operators will be trained and certified in accordance with applicable existing Federal, State, local, or host nation standards. In the absence of Federal, State, local, or host nation certification requirements for boiler plant operators, the Fourth Class Power Engineer Certification Program of the National Institute for the Uniform Licensing of Power Engi-neers, Inc., will be the governing requirement.

b. Installations with gas. Installations with gas (natural gas, man-ufactured gas, and vaporized liquified petroleum gas (LPG) prod-ucts; that is, propane and propane/air mixtures) distribution systems will establish procedures to provide training for personnel working on or involved with the design, construction, or management of these systems. The training will provide all personnel with general knowledge of part 192, title 49, of the Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR 192). The training will also provide specific knowledge and capabilities to individuals in the areas of their assigned duties relating to the functions identified in 49 CFR 192. Special training, such as welding of steel gas pipe and joining plastic pipe by fusion or operation and utilization of gas leak detection equipment, will be obtained from sources qualified to teach these subjects. Contracts involving gas systems will specify that only qualified gas system workers will be used.

Chapter 3 Solid Waste Management

3–1. Solid waste management policy This chapter establishes policy and criteria for the operation, mainte-nance, repair, and construction of facilities and systems for efficient and economical solid (non-hazardous) waste management including source reduction, re-use, recycling, composting, collection, trans-port, storage, and treatment of solid waste.

a. Solid waste management (SWM) will be in accordance with the Solid Waste Disposal Act (SWDA) of 1976, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 6901, et seq. (commonly referred to as the Resource Conser-vation and Recovery Act (RCRA)), the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) (42 U.S.C.A. 4321, et seq. ), and applicable Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), State, and local regula-tions and requirements.

b. Regulated medical waste management will be in accordance with AR 40–5 and AR 40–61.

c. Operations, maintenance, and repair of SWM facilities and/or equipment for collection, handling, and compacting will be in ac-cordance with AR 420–18 and TM 5–634.

d. Design criteria and standards for sanitary landfills will be in accordance with 40 CFR 258 and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers architectural and engineering instructions (AEI).

e. Army-owned and -operated SWM facilities (landfills, incinera-tors, recycling centers, and so forth) will not be used as a municipal or regional SWM facility or as the SWM facility for surrounding communities.

f. Solid waste dumping at unauthorized sites is prohibited. Un-authorized dump sites will be controlled and mitigated in accord-ance with the integrated solid waste management plan. Scavenging and picking through refuse in containers, dumpsters, or landfills is prohibited.

3–2. Integrated solid waste management

a. Army solid waste policy is based on the concept of Integrated

Solid Waste Management (ISWM). Planning for ISWM is designed to minimize the initial input to the waste stream through source reduction, reducing the volume of the waste stream requiring dis-posal through re-use and recycling, and finally disposing of solid waste through the effective combination of composting, incineration, or landfill treatment. Full implementation of the ISWM concept and the coordinated evaluation of all elements of the solid waste stream from source generation to disposal will result in an effective instal-lation SWM program.

b. Installations will develop and implement an installation ISWM plan. The installation ISWM plan will document current waste man-agement practices; evaluate current and future needs based on instal-l a t i o n m i s s i o n , s i z e , a n d e c o n o m i c a n d e n v i r o n m e n t a l considerations; identify required resources; and outline a strategy to implement the selected program options. The installation ISWM

2 AR 420–49 • 28 April 1997 plan will be reviewed and updated as required. Guidance on devel-opment of ISWM plans is available from the U.S. Army Center for Public Works (USACPW).

c. To reduce the volume of the waste stream, enhance pollution abatement and conserve natural resources, ISWM plans will include the following:

(1) Source reduction programs to reduce the initial amount of material coming onto the installation or generated by the installation and ultimately requiring disposal to the solid waste stream.

(2) Qualifying recycling programs (QRPs) in accordance with the Military Construction Codification Act (Public Law 97–214, 10 U.S.C. 2577).

(3) Yard waste management programs encompassing minimum lawn maintenance, native planting, and organic composting.

d . T h e c o s t f o r I S W M s e r v i c e s w i l l b e h e l d t o a m i n i m u m through comprehensive solid waste management, planning, and an effective solid waste reduction and recycling program. An LCC analysis will be performed to determine the most cost effective approach to ISWM.

3–3. Source reduction, source separation, resource recovery, re-use, recycling, and composting

a. The ISWM plan will establish or expand source reduction, source separation, resource recovery, re-use, and a QRP to reduce the waste stream volume, enhance pollution control, and conserve natural resources when such programs are LCC effective. The instal-lation should determine what markets exist, if any, and the costs and prices associated with the markets. Technical information on ISWM is in Public Works Technical Bulletin (PWTB) 420–49–08.

b. Source reduction should be used to reduce the initial input to the solid waste stream by specifying that the minimum packing and packaging materials be used for items shipped to the installation.

Industrial and administrative processes should be evaluated to re-duce waste. Technical information on source reduction is in PWTB 420–49–02.

c . S o u r c e s e p a r a t i o n s h o u l d b e u s e d t o r e m o v e r e c y c l a b l e , recoverable, and marketable materials in order to reduce the quantity of solid waste material requiring landfill disposal.

d. Installations are encouraged to establish re-use programs to reduce the amount of material requiring disposal action.

e. Installations will implement a QRP, where LCC effective. In-stallations having several recycling programs will incorporate them into a single installation QRP. Activities operating under special funding categories, such as commissaries, post exchanges, and in-dustrial funds, may have a separate recycling program or donate their recyclable materials to the installation QRP. A QRP is a program where the installation commander has established—

(1) Procedures for segregating and collecting specific materials intended to be recycled;

(2) Methods for maintaining fiscal accountability of funds re-ceived from the sale of recycled materials and the disbursal of these funds; and

(3) A process to review all projects funded from the proceeds of the sale of recycled materials.

f. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is responsible for the sale of recyclable materials generated from an appropriated fund source (DOD assets.) With the approval of the MACOM, an instal-lation may directly sell recyclable materials acquired with appropri-ated funds if the direct sale is expected to be cost effective (see

DODI 4715.4).

g . W h e n t h e D e f e n s e R e u t i l i z a t i o n a n d M a r k e t i n g S e r v i c e (DRMS) sells materials for the installation, it uses DOD 4160.21– M to return funds to the installation and DOD Directive 7310.1 for financial accounting procedures. One hundred (100) percent of the proceeds from the sale of recyclable materials at an installation with a QRP will be credited to the installation F3875 Budget Clearing Account (Suspense).

h. The distribution of proceeds from a QRP will be in accordance w i t h t h e M i l i t a r y C o n s t r u c t i o n C o d i f i c a t i o n A c t ( P u b l i c L a w 97–214, 10 U.S.C. 2577). Proceeds will be used to reimburse the installation for costs incurred by the installation in operating and maintaining the QRP. After reimbursement of these costs, installa-tion commanders may use up to 50 percent of the remaining sale proceeds for pollution abatement, energy conservation, occupational safety, and health activities. Any remaining proceeds may be trans-ferred to the installation Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Fund, a nonappropriated fund (see AR 215–1).

i. Composting is a means to divert large portions of the waste stream from landfills. Composting can provide materials suitable for soil conditioners, landscape mulch, backfill, resurface material for eroded areas, and landfill cover. General guidance on composting is contained in EPA publication EPA/530–R95–023, Decision-Makers Guide to Solid Waste Management, published August 1995. Infor-mation on composting of yard waste is contained in the EPA Publi-cation EPA/530–SW–89–038, Yard Waste Composting, published April 1989.

j. Environmental considerations of source reduction, re-use, and resource recovery/recycling shall be in accordance with AR 200–1.

All recycling and composting facilities shall be designed and oper-ated to comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local was-tewater discharge, air emission, and occupational safety and health requirements. Technical guidance is provided in PWTB 420–47–06, PWTB 420–47–07, PWTB 420–49–07, and PWTB 420–49–08.

3–4. Solid waste collection and storage

a. Solid waste will be collected on a regular and systematic basis from designated pickup stations. Collection frequency will be estab-lished in accordance with TM 5–634. The collection frequency will be kept to the minimum required to maintain sanitary conditions while performing the required collection service at the lowest possi-ble cost.

b. Special collection schedules and special handling procedures s h o u l d b e e s t a b l i s h e d f o r u n i q u e i n s t a l l a t i o n a c t i v i t i e s ( s p e c i a l events and parades), bulky waste, or waste that is different from what is normally collected and disposed. Reimbursement from waste generators for the cost of collecting solid waste that requires special handling can be required.

c. Curbside or service-drive solid waste collection will be used unless another method provides a cost or environmental advantage to the Army. The use of other than curbside or service-drive collec-tion will be supported by an economic analysis, which will be retained at the installation.

d. Unit relocation, building demolition, new construction, base closure and rehabilitation action, seasonal peak workloads, mission changes, and ISWM planning can affect the number of containers and collection schedules required to dispose of solid waste. In-house operations and solid waste collection and disposal contracts should be reviewed for cost savings whenever significant quantities of solid waste collections are reduced. This review will include field verifi-cation to ensure that these provided services use the minimum number of containers, collect at the minimum collection frequency, and charge the lowest possible cost.

e. Garbage and refuse collection containers should be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent insect and rodent harborage and to maintain sanitary conditions. Individual users are responsible for washing residential-type garbage cans.

3–5. Thermal processing of solid (non-hazardous) waste

a. Thermal processing facilities will be designed and operated to comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local wastewater discharge, air emission, and occupational safety and health require-ments. The surrounding environment will be kept clean to prevent the spread of disease and the breeding of disease vectors. Installa-tions will retain a permanent record of major considerations and design rationale leading to project authorization and construction.

b. The thermal processing facility will be operated and main-t a i n e d i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h d e s i g n r e q u i r e m e n t s . O n l y w a s t e f o r which the facility has been specifically designed and permitted will be accepted. The facility operator is responsible for preparing a DPW approved standing operating procedure (SOP). This SOP is

3AR 420–49 • 28 April 1997 required reading for all plant personnel. It will be available at the facility as a reference and describe the following:

(1) The various tasks to be performed.

(2) Operating procedures.

(3) Safety precautions for various areas of the facility.

(4) Waste excluded from thermal processing.

(5) Environmental requirements.

3–6. Land disposal of solid (non-hazardous) waste

a. EPA regulations (40 CFR Parts 257 and 258) and State and local land disposal criteria will be used in the design of all non-hazardous solid waste land disposal sites (including sites for con-struction debris, ash, tree stumps and brush disposal). Details con-c e r n i n g t h e s i t e s e l e c t i o n , d e s i g n , o p e r a t i o n , m o n i t o r i n g , a n d maintenance of landfills are published in 40 CFR 258, the AEI, and TM 5–634. Installations will retain a permanent record of major considerations and design rationale leading to project authorization and construction.

b. Controls will be established to ensure that only waste specified in the permit and for which the facility has been specifically de-signed will be accepted. The surrounding environment will be kept clean to prevent the spread of disease and the breeding of disease vectors. Pesticide containers will be disposed of in accordance with

AR 420–76.

c. Recovery of landfill gases for energy utilization purposes is encouraged when cost effective.

d. Construction and demolition debris should be recycled when possible. Construction and demolition debris landfills may be lo-cated on Army installations where they are LCC effective. Construc-tion and demolition debris landfills will be operated in accordance with applicable Federal and State regulations.

e. The installation master plan will be annotated to record the exact location and legal description (including monitoring plan and type of liners) of closed and open landfills. This information will be provided to the appropriate U.S. Army Corps of Engineers District to update the installation real estate records.

f. Projects for new solid waste sanitary landfills or the expansion of existing sanitary landfills on Army installations will not be pro-grammed where a municipal or regional system is available until all alternatives to the Army constructing a new solid waste sanitary landfill or expanding an existing one are fully explored. This analy-sis will be submitted in the project documentation, including the LCC analysis comparing the proposed construction of an Army-owned and -operated landfill or expansion of an existing landfill with the municipal or regional system.

3–7. Equipment and personnel safety

a. ISWM activities will be conducted according to applicable safety standards. Recycling, composting, thermal processing facili-ties, and landfills will be designed, operated, and maintained so as to protect the health and safety of operating personnel.

b. Safety standards for solid waste operational personnel will be established in coordination with the installation safety office. Oper-ating procedures will be reviewed at least annually to ensure com-pliance with applicable safety standards.

c. The equipment used to compact, collect, and transport solid waste or materials separated for recycling will be operated and maintained to minimize health and safety hazards to SWM person-nel and the public.

d. Solid waste collection containers and vehicles will be washed as necessary to remove putrescible waste residue to prevent nui-sances and the propagating or attracting of flies, mosquitoes, and rodents.

3–8. Petroleum, oils, and lubricants

a. Used petroleum, oils, and lubricants (POL) will be disposed of in accordance with AR 200–1. Used oil management is governed by 40 CFR 279 or State regulations. Used POL will not be used as a dust suppressant.

b. The generator of used POL products is responsible for provid-ing appropriate collection facilities, adequate used POL collection operations, and appropriate environmental safeguards when handling used POL products. Generators are responsible for ensuring that prohibited solvents are not mixed with waste oil or POL products.

The installation Hazardous Waste Management Plan (HWMP) and the Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan (SPCCP) describe generator responsibilities and operational procedures for POL storage sites.

c. Central facilities may be provided for recycling or treatment of used POL products through the DRMO when enough used POL generators exist to make a central POL collection facility LCC effective. A study should be made to determine the most cost effec-tive method of collecting and disposing used POL products. The segregation, collection, storage, recycling, and treatment of used POL products will be done in accordance with AR 200–1.

d. Recovery and recycling of used POL products will be maxi-mized to protect the environment and conserve energy and natural resources. Closed-loop recycling, where used POL products are re-refined by a contractor and returned to the generator, is the preferred method of recycling. Used POL products may also be sold through a QRP where allowed by State law. Care should be taken to keep POL products of different sources and radically different properties separate to ensure homogeneous batches for turn-in. Handling, stor-age, and disposal practices will be environmentally safe and accept-able. Accidental discharges will be handled in accordance with AR 200–1 and the installation Spill Contingency Plan (SCP).

e. The use of used POL products in Army heating plants will be in accordance with Public Law (PL) 94–163, the Code of Federal Regulations (40 CFR 266, subparts D and E), and AR 200–1.

Chapter 4 Water Supply and Wastewater

4–1. Water supply and wastewater policy This chapter establishes policy and criteria for the operation, mainte-nance, repair, and construction of distribution, collection, treatment, and disposal facilities for water supply, wastewater, stormwater, and industrial waste.

a. Potable water will be supplied in accordance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) of 1974 as amended in 19 June 1986 (PL 99–339) and in October 1988 by the Lead Contamination Con-trol Act (PL 100–572) (42 U.S.C. 300f, et seq.) and all applicable State and local regulations. Sanitary control and surveillance of potable water supplies will be in accordance with AR 40–5 and TB MED 576 or applicable State and local regulations. Army installa-tions that are OCONUS and classified as suppliers of water will comply with the standards in the National Primary Drinking Water Regulation and the final governing standards issued by the DOD Executive Agent for the host nation concerned. The theater surgeon may approve OCONUS requests for deviation from the CONUS drinking water standards. Requests will be submitted to the theater surgeon.

b. Treatment of wastewater and non-point source (NPS) pollution control and abatement will comply with the applicable parts of the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended (33 U.S.C. 1251, et seq.), AR 200–1, and AR 420–74. Measures for NPS pollution control will be included in all construction, installation operations, and land man-agement plans and activities.

c. Water supply and wastewater services will be provided at the lowest LCC consistent with installation and mission requirements, efficiency of operation, reliability of service, and environmental considerations. The cost for these services will be held to a mini-mum through comprehensive water resource planning, management, and an effective water conservation program.

d. Wastewater sludge disposal will be in accordance with section 405 of the Water Quality Act of 1987 (33 U.S.C. 1342 (p)).

e. Discharges of stormwater associated with industrial activities

4 AR 420–49 • 28 April 1997 will be in accordance with section 402(p) of the Water Quality Act of 1987 (33 U.S.C. 1342(p)).

f. Prevention and control of surface and ground water pollution will be in accordance with AR 200–1 and AR 420–74.

g. Operation, maintenance, and repair of water supply systems and wastewater systems will be in accordance with Technical Man-ual (TM) 5–660 and TM 5–665.

h. Design criteria and standards for water supply systems and for wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal systems will be in accordance with the AEI. Alteration and construction projects will be submitted for review by State regulatory authorities where re-quired by law.

i. Maintenance and repair of road drainage facilities, including stormwater drains, will be in accordance with AR 420–72.

4–2. Federal, State, local, and host nation authorities

a. Army installations and activities will cooperate with Federal, State, local and host nation regulatory authorities in the supply of drinking water and in the control and abatement of surface and underground water pollution by wastewater discharges from Army installations and activities.

b. Army installations located in States that have underground injection control, wellhead protection, and sole source aquifer pro-g r a m s w i l l c o m p l y w i t h a p p l i c a b l e S t a t e o r l o c a l p r o g r a m requirements.

c. At OCONUS locations, commanders of Army installations or activities will cooperate with host country regulatory agencies and will comply with the substantive standards that relate to the supply of drinking water and the control and abatement of surface and underground water pollution by wastewater discharges from Army installations or activities.

4–3. Water resource management

a. A Water Resource Management Plan (WRMP), as part of the

IUMP, will be prepared for each installation. The WRMP will include a water supply contingency plan for national or local emer-g e n c i e s ( e n e m y a t t a c k , m o b i l i z a t i o n , s u b n o r m a l s e r v i c e , m a i n breaks, fires, and so forth). Contingency plans should be in accord-ance with American Water Works Association (AWWA) Manual No. 19, TB MED 576, and primacy State guidance.

b. The installation WRMP will include an effective water conser-vation program that includes elements such as water re-use, water metering, and landscape management. Water meters will be pro-vided in new construction in accordance with the AEI. Judicious placement of water consumption meters during major renovation or repair projects will provide data for water resource planning and conservation programs. The WRMP should be reviewed and up-dated, as required, with the Capital Investment Strategy in accord-ance with AR 210–20.

c. The Installation will maintain the data necessary to protect installation water rights.

d . T h e u s e o f c o m p u t e r m o d e l i n g t o o l s ( s u c h a s I n s t a l l a t i o n Water Resources Analysis and Planning System (IWRAPS)) is en-couraged for analyzing and forecasting installation water resource management requirements.

4–4. Public notification

a. Public notification is required by the Safe Drinking Water Act, as amended. A Public Notification Plan will be prepared for each installation. The Public Notification Plan should be prepared in accordance with EPA 570/9–89–002. The DPW will coordinate the plan with the installation Public Affairs Office, the IMA, and the Staff Judge Advocate.

b. A standing operating procedure (SOP) for alerting personnel in emergencies and clearly defining the duty of key individuals during the emergency should be prepared for each installation.

c. Personnel and organizations connected to the installation water supply will be notified of any actual or anticipated noncompliance w i t h w a t e r q u a l i t y s t a n d a r d s . N o n c o m p l i a n c e i n c l u d e s e x c e s s i v e contaminant levels as well as inadequate surveillance procedures or frequencies. Water supply personnel and organizations will be noti-fied of all approved variations in water quality or exemptions to surveillance criteria. The Command Health Report (Requirement Control Symbol (RCS) MED–3) (see AR 40–5) should be used to r e p o r t v i o l a t i o n s , v a r i a n c e s , a n d e x e m p t i o n s t h r o u g h c o m m a n d channels to ATTN DASG–HS, THE SURGEON GENERAL, 5111

LEESBURG PIKE, FALLS CHURCH VA 22041–3258.

d. The Public Notification Plan and the SOP for alerting person-nel should be reviewed annually and updated as needed.

e. All violations will be reported using the RCS DD–M(SA) 1485 (Environment Management by Objective (MBO)) report, and all projects required to correct violations of the SDWA or CWA as amended will use RCS DD–M(SA) 1383 (Environmental Protection Control Report).

4–5. Water supply and wastewater system maintenance

a. Accurate and complete water supply distribution system and wastewater collection system maps should be prepared and kept current.

b. Periodic inspections and preventive maintenance of water sup-ply and wastewater disposal systems, storage tanks, and cathodic protection systems should be done in accordance with TM 5–660, TM 5–665, and Air Force Manual (AFM) 85–5.

4–6. Engineered management systems Management tools (such as W–PIPER) are available to identify infrastructure problems, define maintenance and repair requirements, and direct resources to maximize return on investment. The use of these tools for water supply and wastewater systems is strongly encouraged. Information and assistance can be obtained from the

USACPW.

4–7. Water supply treatment and surveillance a . I n s t a l l a t i o n c o m m a n d e r s w i l l p r o v i d e f a c i l i t i e s t o d i s i n f e c t water supplies in accordance with TB MED 576 and TM 5–660.

Commanders will comply with applicable parts of the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 300f, et seq.), as amended, or the FGS issued by the DOD Executive Agent for the host nation.

b. In coordination with the IMA, DPW personnel will disinfect new and repaired water mains, storage tanks, wells, and equipment in accordance with American Waterworks Association (AWWA) Standards AWWA C651–86, AWWA C652–86, AWWA C653–87, and AWWA C654–87, following construction, repairs, installation of taps, or contamination situations.

c. Flush water distribution systems as necessary to remove accu-mulated debris in accordance with TM 5–660. A systematic flushing plan of the water distribution lines must provide adequate scouring velocities.

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