B.08_W9127N21B00140001.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to add Appendix A to Specification 01 35 27.00 25 DIVING, w hich had previously been omitted.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 29-Apr-2021

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X W9127N21B0014

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

21-Apr-2021

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

29-Apr-2021

CODE

USACE, PORTLAND DISTRICT

333 SW 1ST AVE

PORTLAND OR 97204

W9127N 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W9127N21B0014

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

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SECTION 01 35 27.00 25

DIVING

05/2017

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

This Section covers the general requirements for Contract diving operations to be performed as specified within this Contract. Diving must be performed in accordance with the latest edition of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1 ; the Portland District Diving Regulation, NWPR 385-1-93 ; the U.S. Navy Diving Manuals, NAVSEA 0994-LP001-0910 and NAVSEA 0994-LP001-0920 ;

29 CFR 1910, Subpart T ; and ADCI Consensus Standards inclusive of all other references listed therein. All diving operations must be considered incidental to the work specified elsewhere herein. No separate payment for diving work will be made.

1.2 REFERENCES

The latest editions of the publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by basic designation only.

ASSOCIATION OF DIVING CONTRACTORS INTERNATIONAL (ADCI)

ADCI (2014) Consensus Standards for Commercial Diving and Underwater Operations, 6th Edition

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

EM 385-1-1 (2014) Safety and Health Requirements Manual

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS - PORTLAND DISTRICT (NWP)

NWPR 385-1-93 (2009) Engineering Regulation, Diving Operation by Contract

U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

29 CFR 1910, Subpart T Commercial Diving Operations (OSHA)

U.S. NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND (NAVSEA)

NAVSEA 0994-LP001-0910 U.S. Navy Diving Manual

NAVSEA 0994-LP001-0920 U.S. Navy Diving Manual

1.3 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. The following must be submitted in accordance with Sections 01 33 00 , SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES, and 01 35 26.00 25 , GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.

SD-01 Prefabrication Submittals

Dive Team Personnel ; G

Dive Plan and General Schedule ; G

Equipment Certification ; G

Emergency Management Plan ; G

Activity Hazard Analysis ; G

Company Safe Practice Manual For Diving ; G

1.4 PRE-QUALIFIED DIVE COMPANIES AND DIVE TEAM PERSONNEL

a. Effective 1 May 2008, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Portland District will no longer utilize its Dive Pre-Qualification Program.

b. As a result, any domestic commercial dive Contractor meeting the minimum standards set forth in the most recent edition of the USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1 , and in the Portland District's Dive Safety Regulation, NWPR 385-1-93 (see Appendix A of this Section), will be eligible to compete for routine diving work.

The Dive Contractor must have no State or Federal OSHA safety violations within the 12 months preceding the due date of the bid or proposal.

c. Once awarded, Contract performance is contingent upon the Contractor's submission of an acceptable Dive Plan, Activity Hazard Analysis, and Emergency Management Plan for the specific diving operation to be conducted. It is the Contractor's responsibility to ensure that all diver credentials and equipment certifications meet the standards outlined in the most recent edition of EM 385-1-1 and

NWPR 385-1-93 .

1.5 DIVING ENVIRONMENT

a. The estimated maximum working depth is approximately 130-135 feet below water surface.

b. The estimated maximum depth (distance from water surface to bottom) the diver(s) will be exposed to is approximately 140-145 feet below water surface.

c. Turbidity may limit visibility to 10 feet or less.

d. The current water velocity through the work area is estimated to be approximately less than 1 knot.

e. Water temperature(s) are estimated to vary between 45 and 55 degrees F.

f. Underwater operations will not require diver(s) to perform work within confined spaces and/or enclosed areas or areas with an overhead.

g. The overall work site is a restricted access area and is not open to commercial and private vessels.

1.6 DIVE PLAN AND GENERAL SCHEDULE

a. No later than 60 working days prior to the first planned diving operation, the Dive Plan and General Schedule must be submitted to coordinate unit outages at the Project and other concurrent work. The Dive Plan and General Schedule must detail dive locations and must be flexible enough to accommodate conflicts with allowable unit outages.

Personnel and equipment certification must be included in the plan. A site specific Emergency Management Plan must be included in the Dive Plan in accordance with NWPR 385-1-93 . A job specific Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) must be prepared in accordance with NWPR 385-1-93 and EM 385-1-1 , paragraph 01.A.09, and must be included in the Dive Plan.

Adjustments must be coordinated with the Contracting Officer (CO).

Dive locations and schedules must be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 00 , SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES, for approval.

b. Scheduling Individual Dives. The Contractor must notify the CO in writing a minimum of seven calendar days in advance of each scheduled dive. Failure to give the full seven days notice may result in delays to the work if a DSI is not available. The Government is not liable for delays if the Contractor fails to give the required seven days written notice.

c. In the event it becomes necessary to cancel or reschedule a dive, the Contractor is required to notify the Government at least two work days prior to the first day of the scheduled dive during normal business hours (Monday through Friday excluding holidays). Failure to provide such notification will make the Contractor liable for the daily rate for the DSI from the date of the cancellation until the dive commences; the Contactor will not be charged for more than seven days delay for each dive cancellation. However, each time a dive is cancelled or rescheduled, it is treated as a new dive for purposes of scheduling DSI's and determining delay costs. When computing delay costs, a partial day is considered a full day; DSI delay costs will be permanently deducted from the Contractor's pay at the rate of $1,000.00 per day.

1.7 COMPANY SAFE PRACTICE MANUAL FOR DIVING

Submit a Company Safe Practice Manual for Diving. If this manual is already on file with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, Office of Dive Safety an additional copy is not required.

1.8 NWP DIVE SAFETY INSPECTOR

EM 385-1-1 requires the Portland District Dive Safety Office to provide a Dive Safety Inspector (DSI) to be onsite at all times during diving operations. A DSI will be provided based on the Contractor's submitted Dive Plan and General Schedule. The Dive Plan and General Schedule must include anticipated dive schedules and durations. Any changes to the dive schedule must be provided to the COR with no less than seven calendar days notice.

1.9 RESOLUTION OF CONFLICT

EM 385-1-1 and NWPR 385-1-93 , as applied by the USACE Portland District Office of Dive Safety, or supplemental waiver or applicable Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) must be the controlling authority(s) for implementation of all Contract diving policy.

PART 2 PRODUCTS - NOT USED

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 DIVE TEAM COMPOSITION AND DIVE EQUIPMENT

Minimum dive team staffing must, unless a waiver is approved by the Portland District Office of Dive Safety, be comprised of personnel levels as required by EM 385-1-1 and NWPR 385-1-93 : a single diver requires a 5-man crew as defined in this reference and for two in-water working divers, a 7-man crew must be required, which includes the addition of one stand-by diver and one tender. For depths exceeding 100 feet, a 6-man crew is required. Any use of breathing gas with oxygen content more than 21 percent is considered mixed gas diving. A minimum 6-man crew is required for all mixed gas diving. SCUBA Diving is allowable only with prior permission obtained from the USACE Portland District Office of Dive Safety. In addition to the dive team personnel addressed in the above references, minimum required certified chamber crew personnel must be provided as diving operations dictate. If a crane is used, a certified crane operator who must not be included as a dive-team member must be exclusively dedicated to crane operations. Surface-supplied air diving equipment with 2-way voice communication must be used by divers and standby divers. An independent reserve air system (bailout bottle) for all divers is required as specified by EM 385-1-1 and NWPR 385-1-93 . As a minimum, all diver surface air supply compressors, tanks, helmets, and other related equipment must comply with the requirements of EM 385-1-1 .

All dive team members must meet the requirements as listed in EM 385-1-1 , Section 30.A.06 through 10, and NWPR 385-1-93 .

3.2 CONTRACTOR-PROVIDED DIVING SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

A dual lock recompression chamber(s) capable of recompression to a minimum of 165 FSW must be provided on-site and available for immediate use for divers working at all depths unless a waiver is granted by the Portland Office of Dive Safety. Sufficient on-site chamber facilities must be provided to service multiple divers working simultaneously on differing recompression schedules. All recompression treatment tables must comply with the most recent edition of the U.S. Navy Dive Manual. Unless waived by the Portland Office of Dive Safety, diving in water less than 46 degrees F for bottom times exceeding 45 minutes of accumulated bottom time or less than 36 degrees F for bottom times exceeding 20 minutes of accumulated bottom time must require hot water diving systems. Unless waived by the Portland District of Dive Safety, variable-volume dry suits with appropriate thermal protection must be utilized by divers working in waters 60 degrees F, or less. A dive vessel, or a floating or suspended dive platform from which diving operations will be staged, must at all times provide a portable toilet unit and a heated shelter for all dive team members when temperature and/or wind-chill factor is below 60 degrees F. Man-basket(s) must be provided for each working diver as needed. All necessary top-side equipment such as cranes, trucks, personnel vehicles, and appropriately-powered underwater hand and power tools must be furnished by the Contractor to enable accomplishment of all required dive work.

3.3 CONTRACTOR-PROVIDED SPECIAL UNDERWATER EQUIPMENT

Provide all appropriate tools, equipment, and materials needed to accomplish the tasks as stated in paragraph DIVING WORK DESCRIPTION.

3.4 SAFE CLEARANCE PROCEDURES

A safe clearance Lock-out/Tag-out system is used by USACE Portland District project personnel to insure continuity of service and safety to personnel and equipment in accordance with Section 01 35 26.00 25 , GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS. Any work performed which requires taking Project operating equipment out of service must be done only after formal clearance is obtained from the Government. Clearances will be issued only by the Project Control Room and the Chief of Operations. The Government will furnish a checklist of clearance lock-out/tag-out items implemented for each clearance action and the Contractor dive supervisor must accompany Government personnel during the verification of the lock-out/tag-out process. The Government Diving Safety Inspector will keep the Project control room informed of all diving activity underway.

Clearances violated by Contractor personnel will be cause to immediately and permanently ban the person(s) from the project site. See NWPR 385-1-93 , portion E of Appendix A, for Procedures for Corrective Actions.

3.5 BOAT RESTRICTED ZONE

3.5.1 General

Each USACE Portland District Project requires compliance with its site-specific Boat Restricted Zone (BRZ) Policy, where any work on or over water near the dam structures will be planned and coordinated with Project Operations personnel before approaching the dam. Obtain and follow the latest site-specific edition of the appropriate Project's John Day and Willow Creek Project Work Over/On Water Policy, see Attachment J6.

3.5.2 Permission

a. The applicant wishing to enter the BRZ is required to make a written request for access to the Operations Project Manager (OPM) two weeks in advance of the anticipated work date(s). The request must include a schedule and written work plan. The schedule and work plan will be approved by the OPM prior to any "work from the water" or "entry in the BRZ." Coordination with the OPM must include the CO, The Operations Project Manager (OPM) or their representative.

b. The applicant wishing to enter the BRZ must include a written job and activity hazard analysis. These analyses will be reviewed and approved by the OPM prior to any in-water work.

c. A pre-work safety meeting must be held at the Project prior to the anticipated work dates. The safety meeting must be attended by the Task/Work Leader or Supervisor of the work crew. In addition, evidence must be provided to the OPM that the applicant seeking access has all of the requirements listed on the attached boating safety equipment memorandum.

d. Immediately prior to engaging in the work within the BRZ boundaries, the applicant must call in and acquire Project Control Room approval to enter the BRZ. This will enable any real time event information to be passed to the BRZ entrants. The applicant must call and advise the Project when leaving the BRZ.

3.5.3 Flows and Site Conditions

a. Should the applicant wish to enter within 600 feet of the Powerhouse or spillway, Project equipment will be positioned so that flows are eliminated or reduced to acceptable levels for the boats being used in the BRZ and for the safety of personnel should they fall overboard. This equipment will be placed under the appropriate clearance so that it cannot be operated while boats are in the inner BRZ. No boat must enter the area until the clearances are issued and approval has been granted from the Project control room.

b. Permission to enter the BRZ may be withdrawn due to operational concerns at a moments notice by the Project Manager or his/her representative.

3.5.4 Safety Requirements

The following safety items must be met prior to entry into the BRZ:

a. The requirements of EM 385-1-1 .

b. As a minimum, each vessel must meet Coast Guard safety standards for boat day and night operation. Included are fire extinguishing capability, personal safety devices, running and anchor lights and audible warning device capable of being heard anywhere within the BRZ. In addition, each boat wishing to enter the BRZ must display a current State inspection sticker on the boat demonstrating the equipment meets current state safety standards.

c. A marine band radio capable of communication with the control room on channel 14 must be available to the boat operator. Failure to maintain communication with the control room during the period boats are operating within the BRZ is cause for removal from the BRZ and for future BRZ access denial.

d. The boat operator must remain at the boat controls and have no other duties while inside the BRZ.

e. A rescue line must be available in a throw bag. The rescue line length must be of sufficient length to reach personnel which have gone overboard. A minimum length of 75 feet is recommended. Line which is constructed of a buoyant material is also recommended.

f. A spotlight which can be easily operated by the boat operator must be available.

g. A second boat of sufficient size, capable of safely removing "ALL" personnel from the work zone, must be standing by for rescue purposes. Both boats must remain in radio contact with each other and the Project control room. The rescue boat is not to perform any work. It is to be manned by a boat operator and at least one rescue individual.

h. Both boats must be powered by engines capable of motoring upstream at twice the speed of the quickest flow that will be encountered inside the BRZ while fully loaded and operational.

i. Each boat must have two motors and be of sufficient size to safely remove ALL personnel from the work zone.

j. Each motor must have a separate fuel system to isolate any fuel contamination problems.

k. Each boat must have an adequate size tow line capable of towing a disabled boat to safety.

l. The Project will issue identification flags for all vessels that are granted permission to enter the BRZ. These flags must be displayed clearly and prominently at all times the boat is in the BRZ. If diving, a 1-meter square Code Alpha Flag as well as a "Diver Down" flag must be flown a minimum of five feet above the vessel's highest point.

m. All boat operators must present their credentials prior to initiation of work. This must include all licenses, certifications, and a resume of appropriate experience. Each operator must be approved by the Operations Project Manager (or their Representative) prior to beginning work.

n. Boat operators must have and review latest river charts in the BRZ area.

3.6 DIVING WORK DESCRIPTION

A description of the various diving tasks to be accomplished is as follows:

a. Clear sills

b. Removal of debris, and

c. Help with trash rack placement.

3.7 APPENDIX

Appendix A follows End of Section.

NOTE: APPENDI X A7 I S TO BE ADDED TO THE END OF THI S SECTI ON.

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SECTION 01 35 27.00 25- APPENDIX A

TABLE OF CONTENTS

NOTICE FOR RECORD

NWPR 385-1-93 DIVE OPERATIONS BY CONTRACT

APPENDIX A CONDUCT OF A DIVE/ROV OPERATION

APPENDIX B DESCRIPTIONS OF DUTIES/QUALIFICATIONS

APPENDIX C DIVE PLAN PACKAGE

APPENDIX D USACE PORTLAND DISTRICT OFFICE OF DIVE SAFETY

REQUIREMENTS EXCEEDING EM 385-1-1 MINIMUMS

APPENDIX E PROCEDURE FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Portland District: Office of Dive Safety

P.O. Box 2946, Portland, Oregon 97208-2946

Richard A Benoit: District Diving Coordinator: (503) 808-4312 https://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/op/diving

Fax: (503) 808-4329

NOTICE for RECORD

Effective 1 May 2008, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Portland District will no longer utilize its Dive Pre-Qualification Program.

As a result, any domestic commercial dive contractor meeting the minimum standards set forth in the most recent edition of the USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM- 385-1-1, and in the Portland District’s Dive Safety Regulation, NWPR-385-1-93, will be eligible to compete for routine diving work.

Prospective prime and sub-contractor diving contractors should be aware that in addition to requiring compliance with the minimum standards set forth in the latest revisions of EM-385- 1-1 and NWPR-385-1-93, beginning May 1, 2008, all solicitations and contracts for diving work will require that the following minimum criteria be met:

1. Submission of current company Safe Practices Manual or equivalent. It is preferred that companies have a copy of their Safe Practices Manual on file with the USACE Portland District Office of Dive Safety. However, if the Contracting Officer determines that sufficient time is available to allow post-solicitation evaluation, the Safe Practices Manual may be submitted with the bid or offer.

PLEASE NOTE: Portland District must sometimes schedule dive jobs on very short notice because of emergencies or other extenuating circumstances. In order to be eligible to bid on such jobs, dive contractors must have previously provided a copy of the current version of their Safe Practices Manual to the Portland District Office of Dive Safety for review.

2. Recent, documented experience specific to the type of facility and site-specific dive work being solicited and contracted for.

3. Compliance with all applicable OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1910, subpart T) and the U.S. Navy Diving Manual (current edition).

4. No Serious, Willful, or Repeat State or Federal dive-related OSHA safety violations within the 12 months preceding the due date of the bid or proposal.

Once awarded, contract performance is contingent upon the contractor’s submission of an acceptable Dive Plan, Activity Hazard Analysis, and Emergency Management Plan for the specific diving operation to be conducted. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure that all diver credentials and equipment certifications meet the standards outlined in the most recent editions of EM-385-1-1 and NWPR-385-1-93. EM 385-1-1 and NWPR 385-1-93, as applied by the USACE Portland District Office of Dive Safety, or supplemental waiver or applicable Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) shall be the controlling authority(s) for evaluation of dive-related credentials and certifications.

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* NWPR 385-1-93

Department of the Army Portland District: Army Corp of Engineers

P.O. Box 2946 Portland, Oregon 97208-2946

CENPP-CO FINAL/OFFICIAL

Regulation, No. 385-1-93 (revised) 01 May 2009

Dive Operations by Contract

HISTORY: This issue replaces NPPR 385-1-93 (97) / NWPR 385-1-93 (2008)

SUMMARY: This regulation establishing policy and procedures for underwater diving performed by USACE and / or U.S. military dive teams and / or private commercial dive companies in the USACE Portland District is revised to condense the material which was contained in the previous edition(s).

1. PURPOSE: This regulation defines policies and responsibilities for underwater diving operations performed by USACE, military and contract personnel for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland (Oregon) District.

2. APPLICABILITY: This regulation is applicable to all activities under the control of the Portland District.

3. REFERENCES:

a. EM 385-1-1, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, Section 30, CONTRACT DIVING OPERATIONS, Appendix O, and as applicable;

b. NAVSEA 0994-LP001-0910 and NAVSEA 0994-LP001-0920, U.S. Navy Diving Manual, 6th Edition;

c. Occupational Safety & Health Standards, 29 CFR 1910, Subpart T;

d. ER 385-1-86, Government Diving Operations;

e. NOAA Diving Manual Diving for Science and Technology, 5th Edition;

f. United States Coast Guard, 1 CFR 197, Subpart B;

4. POLICY: It is the policy of the Portland District that all diving and / or other underwater operations are conducted in a prudent manner which will provide for maximum efficiency of operation and minimum potential hazard to personnel, property, equipment and environment. Further, it is the policy of the Portland District that diving operations be conducted only when the task to be performed cannot effectively be accomplished by alternatives to manned diving.

* This regulation replaces NPPR 385-1-93 (1997) / NWPR 385-1-93 (2008)

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NWPR 385-1-93

FINAL/OFFICIAL

01 May 2009

5. GENERAL:

a. Diving operations in the Portland District will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of this regulation and the referenced documents listed above. Contracts issued for work or services within the District will reference this regulation or its most recent revision whenever diving services may be required as part of the contracted work. Wherever conflicting requirements exist, the more conservative requirement will be invoked. Diving is an inherently hazardous activity. Each dive will be carefully planned and executed according to the submitted dive plan. Each dive will be properly supported with adequate contractor and USACE personnel. Requirements of interfacing schedules and budgets, while a consideration when planning a dive operation, are not justification to waive dive safety measures or deviate from this or any referenced source.

Requirements of these regulations may be waived only in immediate life threatening situations or by specific authority of the District Dive Coordinator or appointee.

b. Unless exempted by a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the

USACE Portland District Office of Dive Safety, Military Dive Units must comply with all references and regulations contained herein.

c. Surface Supply Air (SSA) is the preferred method of facilitating dive operations on USACE projects. Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA) may be employed in instances where it is mutually determined by the dive team supervisor and District Dive Coordinator to be an effective alternative to SAS without an increased liability to diver safety. Unless waived by the District Dive Coordinator, SCUBA divers shall wear a harness, be line tethered, and maintain voice communication with surface personnel. SCUBA diving operations shall not be conducted on USACE projects without the specific, prior approval of the District Dive Coordinator or designate.

d. NITROX (Enhanced Air) is a preferred gas for USACE Portland District dive operations. All NITROX and Mixed Gas Diving will comply and be performed in accordance with EM-385-1-1 and the U.S. Navy Dive Manual, 6th Edition.

e. Snorkeling dives shall occur only with specific prior approval of the

District Dive Coordinator and shall be conducted in accordance with EM- 385-1-1. In no instance shall free diving (breath hold) techniques be allowed.

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f. USACE dive teams, Military dive units and Commercial dive companies and their employees must be determined to be legally capable and competently skilled prior to commencing any dive operation for the USACE Portland District. Any USACE, federal and / or state OSHA dive-related safety violation(s) is cause for exclusion from working in the USACE Portland District for a period to be determined by the DDC.

g. Where conflicts between military standards and USACE regulations exist, a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) must be obtained. Requirements for USACE, military, contractor, and dive personnel can be acquired by request from the USACE Portland District Office of Dive Safety.

h. Verification of dive team qualifications, experience, and medical clearances shall be submitted for all dive station personnel including divers, dive supervisors, dive tenders, timekeepers, and recompression chamber operators to the USACE Portland District Office of Dive Safety for review and work eligibility determination by the District Dive Coordinator prior to the commencement of dive operations. Dive team qualification criteria will be established by the Office of Dive Safety.

i. The District Dive Coordinator may elect to implement and enforce district-specific diving requirements. However, under no circumstance will operational requirements be less than specified in this regulation except during a declared emergency or with the expressed authorization of the District Diving Coordinator by direction of the District Commander.

j. Dive teams under contract to the USACE Portland District are required upon direction of the District Dive Coordinator to participate and / or facilitate a simulated work-site specific dive accident, diver causality management exercise as coordinated by the Office of Dive Safety.

k. DIVE PLANS MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT:

“This Dive/Work plan and related dive and/or other underwater operations will strictly conform to all regulations set forth in NWPR 385-1-93, May 2009 Revision and EM 385-1-1 March 2008 revision or the most current revision. Failure to do so may result in the immediate termination of the dive operation, cancellation of the dive contract and / or loss of work eligibility status by the USACE Portland District Office of Dive Safety and / or other sanctions as deemed appropriate by the USACE Portland District.

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6. RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE): The USACE is responsible to determine the need and scope of contract diving operations. The USACE is also responsible to define diving policy and the requirements to which USACE, military and contract divers will strictly adhere. In addition, the USACE will provide sufficient administrative and field support to ensure that diving operations are conducted safely and in accordance with applicable regulations. This task is accomplished by the personnel described below utilizing the activity sequence defined in Appendix A.

(1) Office of Dive Safety:

District Dive Coordinator (DDC):

Deputy District Dive Coordinator (DDDC):

The Portland District Commander will designate an Office of Dive Safety and appoint to it a District Dive Coordinator and Deputy who are responsible to the Commander for the proper management and administration of the Portland District Dive Safety Program. The specific duties of the District Diving Coordinator and Deputy District Dive Coordinator are listed in Appendix B.

(2) Dive Safety Inspector (DSI):

The District Commander shall appoint a sufficient number of staff DSI’s to ensure that a DSI is present at all dives conducted by the USACE Portland District. In the event of a USACE Portland District staff DSI is unavailable; the Office of Dive Safety shall appoint a qualified DSI. The DSI will serve as the USACE Portland District’s representative at each dive site where present. The DSI’s responsibility is to ensure that the dive operation is adequately planned, equipped, staffed, and facilitated according to the submitted dive plan. The DSI is also responsible to ensure that dive conditions specified in the dive plan have been established by the USACE Portland District and the contractor. The DSI, in consultation with the Office of Dive Safety, has the on-site authority to delay or stop a dive any time concerns of dive plan implementation, environmental conditions, or safety exist. The DSI’s sole responsibility is the safe facilitation of the dive operation. The DSI may serve as Project Clearance Holder. However, the DSI shall not, except in an emergency, assume other duties concurrent to the dive operation. The specific duties of the DSI are listed in Appendix B. Selection and scheduling of DSI’s is the sole jurisdiction of the Office of Dive Safety, the District Dive Coordinator or appointee.

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(3) Dive-Mission Point of Contact:

Each USACE Portland District Operations Project Manager (OPM) will designate an on-site Dive-Project Point of Contact. The DMPC will act as a liaison between the Office of Dive Safety and on-site USACE project personnel to ensure all safety considerations are recognized and maintained throughout dive mission’s duration. On-site Dive-Mission Point of Contact is responsible for assisting in the coordination of all lock-out / tag-out (LOTO) procedures. The Dive-Mission Point of Contact may also serve as Project Clearance Holder and DS I with DDC approval.

(4) Project Clearance Holder:

Each USACE Portland District Project Operations Manager will designate an on-site staff member as Project Clearance Holder. The Project Clearance Holder is responsible for researching and assigning all lock-outs and tag-outs with either a direct or indirect impact on the dive operation.

The Project Clearance Holder will facilitate the pre-dive lock-out/tag-out review, insure all required red card signatures are obtained, and authorize release of all lock-out/tag-outs upon conclusion of dive operation. The Project Clearance Holder may also serve as the District Project Point of Contact (DPPC) and DSI.

(5) District Safety Office Representative:

The District Commander shall appoint a Dive Safety Representative from the District Safety Office to provide collateral support, exclusive of operational dive plan, specific to non-diving project safety concerns such as Emergency Management Plans and Activity Hazard Analysis.

B. USACE, Military Dive Units and/or Commercial Dive Contractors:

Military Dive Units or Commercial Dive Contractors have the primary responsibility to accomplish dive objectives efficiently and safely as well as to adhere to all applicable regulations. Any USACE, federal and / or state OSHA violation is cause for exclusion from working in the USACE Portland District for a period of one year from the violation citation date.

(1) Safe Practice Manual:

USACE and Military dive units and Commercial dive contractors shall develop and maintain a Safe Practice Manual. This manual shall encompass all aspects of their dive program and be available at all times at the dive location to each diver team member and the Dive Safety Inspector. This manual must be submitted annually to the USACE Portland District Office of Dive Safety for review and approval or upon

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(2) Dive Plans:

A site and job-specific dive plan, corresponding emergency management plan (EMP), activity hazard analysis (AHA), accident prevention plan (AAP), and Spill Plan conforming to the requirements of Appendix C shall be prepared and submitted for review and acceptance to the Office of Dive Safety for each dive operation. These documents shall be submitted at least 10 working days prior to the start of dive operations and be available for review at the dive site.

NOTE: ALL DIVE PLANS MUST INCLUDE THIS STATEMENT:

“This Dive/Work plan and related dive and/or other underwater operations will strictly conform to all regulations set forth in NWPR 385-1-93, May 2009 Revision and EM 385-1-1 March 2008 revision or the most current revision. Failure to do so may result in the immediate termination of the dive operation, cancellation of the dive contract and / or loss of work eligibility status by the USACE deemed appropriate by the USACE Portland District.

(3) Diving Activity Coordination:

USACE and Military dive units and commercial dive contractors shall participate in the following meetings for each dive as described in Appendix A.

a. Joint Review (If deemed necessary by DDC);

b. Lock-out/Tag-out Review;

c. Pre-Dive Work / Safety Conference;

d. Post-Dive Debriefing.

(4) Diving Personnel:

USACE and Military dive units and commercial dive contractors shall provide sufficient qualified personnel for each dive as defined in NWPR 385-1-93 (2009) and / or EM-385-1-1 Appendix O (2008) revisions..

(5) Dive and Dive-Support Equipment:

USACE and Military dive units and dive contractors dive-support and diving equipment shall comply with the requirements of NWPR 385-1-93, 01 May 2009 Revision, EM 385-1-1, Section 30 E March 2008 revision and other referenced documents as determined by the USACE Portland District Office of Dive Safety. Equipment certifications shall be submitted

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(6) Diving Operations:

USACE and Military dive units and commercial dive contractors shall comply with the requirements of NWPR 385-1-93, May 2009 Revision, EM 385-1-1, Section 30, B. for SCUBA operations, Section 30, C for SSA applications and Appendix O March 2008 revision, and / or applicable Memoranda of Agreement (MOA) or by determination by the USACE Portland District Office of Dive Safety.

(7) Insurance Requirements:

Dive contractors will, at their own expense, provide and maintain during the entire performance of the dive contract, a minimum of the following kinds of insurance:

a. Workmen’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability Insurance including Federal Longshoreman and Harbor Workers and/or Jones Act Insurance: if they apply, in the amount specified by the applicable Federal and/or State authorities.

b. Comprehensive, Bodily Injury, and Property Damage Liability: minimum limits of $1,000,000 for injury to or death of any person; and $1,000,000 for each accident or occurrence for bodily injury liability; and $300,000 for each accident or occurrence for property damage liability.

c. Automobile bodily injury and property damage liabilities:

minimum limits of $1,000,000 for injury or death of any one person and $1,000,000 for each accident or occurrence for bodily injury liability; and $300,000 for each accident or occurrence for property damage liability.

d. Single General Aggregate Limits or Combined Single

Unit Coverage: If single general aggregate limits or combined single unit coverage is obtained for general liability and/or automobile liability coverage, minimum amounts will be in the sum of the personal injury and property damage coverage required above. Umbrella Form Excess Liability insurance coverage will be added to general liability and automotive liability coverage to determine if minimum insurance limits are met.

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(8) Resolution of Conflicting Agency Regulations:

Whenever possible, conflicting intra or inter government agency regulations will be resolved with the use of Memorandums of Agreement (MOA’s). When MOA’s are not available, resolution will be by joint verbal and / or written agreement between the USACE Portland District Office of Dive Safety and the dive unit supervisor of the agency being utilized. In all instances of regulatory conflict, the Portland District’s District Dive Coordinator will be the final authority.

FOR THE COMMANDER:

Richard A. Benoit District Dive Coordinator USACE Portland District

01 May 2009

ENCLOSURES:

Appendix A, Appendix B with Addendum 1 Appendix C, D, E:

USACE / NWP DISTRIBUTION:

All Supervisors Operations Project Managers Office of Counsel Office of Dive Safety Dive Safety Inspectors Safety Office Military Dive Units Commercial Dive Contractors

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APPENDIX A

CONDUCT OF A DIVE / ROV OPERATION

The following is a brief description of events which constitute the planning and execution of a typical USACE Portland District project dive or ROV operation. It may be modified, with the concurrence of the District Dive Coordinator, to suit the particular requirements of a specific mission. Each aspect of the sequence should, however, be considered.

Dive Planning Sequence:

1. A condition is identified by project personnel where an underwater operation may be required. This may be, but not limited to, inspection / maintenance / construction, dredge fleet support, or fisheries mission.

2. The need for an underwater operation is determined by the Project Manager and / or Resident Engineer or Biologist in conjunction with the District Dive Coordinator. A written dive request is submitted to the Office of Dive Safety.

Excluding emergencies, this request should be made approximately 20 working days prior to the anticipated dive dates.

3. If required by the District Dive Coordinator, a joint review to address technical and safety concerns is held with members of the operational / technical team staff and the Office of Dive Safety. Excluding emergencies, this review should be held 10 working days prior to commencement of a dive operation.

4. Operational mode is selected; Diver or Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV).

5. Mission dates are selected.

6. A qualified on-site USACE Dive-Project Point of Contact and / or Clearance

Holder are selected by the Project Operations Manager or their designee. If available, a qualified USACE Dive Safety Inspector is selected by the Office of Dive Safety from project personnel.

7. Appropriate departmental funding requests are made at least 20 working days prior to mission.

8. Once the operation has been defined, a request for underwater operation and corresponding specification (SOW) is written by the Project Point of Contact specifying dive objectives, type of dive, equipment and personnel requirements.

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8. (Continued) Project Manager, Dive-Project Point of Contract, and Office of Dive Safety collaborate to determine required clearances.

9. The Office of Dive Safety prepares a review of and edits the Scope of Work

(SOW) document.

10. Scope of Work, Dive Specifications, and request for a USACE dive team, military dive unit, or commercial dive contractor and, if needed, qualified contract Dive Safety Inspector is submitted to the appropriate District Division by the Office of Dive Safety for funding.

11. Project Manager, Dive-Project Point of Contract, and Office of Dive Safety determine required clearances, permits and permissions.

12. A USACE Dive Team, Military Dive Unit, or Commercial Dive Contractor is selected by appropriate District Division.

13. A USACE Dive Team, Military Dive Unit, or Commercial Dive Contractor prepares and submits to the Office of Dive Safety for review and acceptance by the DDC, a job-specific Dive Plan Package consisting of Dive Plan including dive-team personnel and required certifications, site–specific Emergency Management Plan and Activity Hazard Analysis, Accident Prevention Plan, Spill Plan, MOA’s, requests for support equipment and funding if applicable.

14. Immediately prior to dive operations commencing, a pre-dive conference is conducted by the Dive Safety Inspector with Project Personnel, Dive Team members and others as deemed appropriate by the Office of Dive Safety. At a minimum, the pre-dive conference will cover:

a. Objectives and scope of dive operation;

b. Dive site conditions, hazards, environmental, and site-specific considerations;

c. Simulated job-site specific dive accident, dive causality management exercise plan if directed by the USACE Portland Office of Dive Safety and District Dive Coordinator or assignee;

d. Review techniques and equipment to be used;

e. Review dive team and dive station equipment certifications;

f. Determine dive-support equipment placement;

g. Placement of Government and Dive-Team personnel;

h. Detailed review of dive plan, safety protocols, emergency management plan, activity hazard analysis, and accident prevention plan;

i. Review site-specific clearances, permits, and permissions.

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j. Questions;

k. Final acceptance from Dive Team Dive Supervisor of dive plan package by Dive Safety Inspector.

NOTE: Once accepted, no changes shall be made to the dive plan, including change of personnel, without the specific and expressed permission of the Office of Dive Safety.

NOTE: ALL DIVE PLANS SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING

STATEMENTS:

1) “This Dive/Work plan and related dive and/or other underwater operations will strictly conform to all regulations set forth in NWPR 385- 1-93, May 2009 Revision and EM 385-1-1 March 2008 revision or the most current revision. Failure to do so may result in the immediate termination of the dive operation, cancellation of the dive contract and / or loss of work eligibility status by the USACE Portland District Office of Dive Safety and / or other sanctions as deemed appropriate by the USACE Portland District.

2) "If for any reason the dive plan is altered in mission, depth, personnel, or equipment, the DDC shall be contacted in order to review and accept the alteration prior to actual operation."

15. Physical walk-through inspections of all clearances is made and lock-out / tag-out (LOTO) cards are signed by each member of the inspection party once prior to commencing any dive operation or upon any changes to lock-outs / tag-outs.

Lock-outs/tag-outs will be review as requested by the Office of Dive Safety, the Project Clearance Holder, the Dive Safety Inspector and/or Dive Team Supervisor.

NOTE: A dive operation shall not commence unless clearances are inspected and signed by the Dive Safety Inspector, Project Clearance Holder, Dive Team Dive Supervisor and other personnel as deemed necessary.

16. Final review of diver and dive-support equipment by dive team and Dive Safety

Inspector. A check of all required surface communications is performed.

17. Perform dive operation.

NOTE: Except during an emergency, diver in-water shifts shall not exceed four (4) hours per calendar day. No member of the dive team shall work in excess of 12 hours per calendar day.

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18. A post-dive review shall be facilitated at the conclusion of each dive day by the

Dive Safety Inspector and the Dive-Team Dive Supervisor. Divers are advised of the nearest recompression chamber’s location and on limitations to their post-dive activities.

NOTE: Any post-dive adjustments to the dive plan must have the specific and expressed approval of the Office of Dive Safety.

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APPENDIX B

DESCRIPTIONS OF DUTIES / QUALIFICATIONS

USACE: Portland District: Office of Dive Safety

District Dive Coordinator:

Deputy District Dive Coordinator:

1. Manages USACE Portland District Dive Safety Program, serves as Portland District subject-matter expert(s) for all underwater activities that involve diving and diving alternatives.

2. Maintains and enforces USACE and Portland District dive policies.

3. Reviews requests for dive operations and sanctions the necessity of proposed dives in the

Portland District.

4. Consults with Operations Division Chief or designate to determine emergency dive circumstances.

5. Maintains records and other documentation for USACE, Military, and contract dive organizations and dive personnel. Standardizes processes and procedures for supporting documentation evaluation.

6. Establishes minimum eligibility and qualification requirements and standards for dive companies, military dive units, and all dive team personnel. Reviews submittals and eligibility documentation.

7. Coordinates dive-related training programs.

8. Serves as an on-site Dive Safety Inspector as needed.

9. Serves as USACE Portland District Engineer’s (Commander’s) representative and liaison to the government, military, and commercial dive communities.

10. Resolves conflicts in field interpretations of regulations and requirements. Propose and submits for acceptance Memorandums of Agreements (MOA’s).

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11. Reviews for acceptance Dive Plans, Emergency Management Plans, Safe Practices Manuals and Activity Hazard Analysis.

12. Coordinates dive teams under contract to the USACE Portland District in an annual simulated work-site specific dive accident, dive causality management exercise.

13. Deputy District Dive Coordinator serves as District Dive Coordinator as determined by DDC and/or Operations Chief.

14. Qualifications of District Dive Coordinator:

a. Must be a certified dive master possessing 5-10 years of commercial and/or military dive experience. Instructor level preferred;

b. Must successfully complete a HQUSACE approved or equivalent, Diving Coordinator / Dive Safety Administrator / Dive Supervisor Training Course and Working Diver Course;

c. Must successfully complete specialized hyperbaric chamber training;

d. Must successfully complete NITROX and / or mixed gas dive training;

e. Must possess valid CPR, 1st Aid, and Dive Emergency Oxygen

Administration training. Instructor level preferred. EMT, with dive accident management (DMT and / or Emergency Dive Accident Manager (EDAM)) certification desired;

f. Must be HazMat certified;

g. Must be OSHA 30 Certified.

15. Qualifications of Deputy District Dive Coordinator:

a. Must be a certified diver possessing 3-5 years of dive experience. Dive master level preferred;

b. Must successfully complete a HQUSACE approved or equivalent, Diving Coordinator / Dive Safety Administrator / Dive Supervisor Training Course and Working Diver Course;

c. Must successfully complete specialized hyperbaric chamber training;

d. Must successfully complete NITROX and…