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Green Brook, Segment C-1

AMENDMENT # 4

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WORK RESTRICTIONS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this section to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

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

1.2 SUBMITTALS

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

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. Submittals with an "S" are for inclusion in the Sustainability eNotebook, in conformance with Section 01 33 29 SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

List of Contact Personnel; G, RO

1.3 SPECIAL SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS

a. The Contractor must be ready for operation as approved by Contracting Officer before work is started on which would interfere with normal operation.

b. Permission to interrupt railroads must be requested in writing a minimum of 30 calendar days prior to the desired date of interruption.

The bridge will be constructed in a staging area adjacent to the final installation zone and moved into the final permanent location during a one weekend railroad shutdown. The timeframe for the shutdown is from 9PM Friday12:01 AM Saturday to 3AM 4 AM Monday.

c. NJ Transit Required Time During Weekend Shutdown:

1. Beginning of shutdown: Four hours for NJ Transit operations (cutting the rail, removing ties and other work)

2. End of shutdown: 6 hours for NJ Transit operations (Installation of top ballast from three inches below the railroad ties, installation of ties, rail splicing and other work)

During these time periods, the contractor will not be allowed to perform construction activities interferring with the execution of NJ Transit operations.

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1.4 CONTRACTOR ACCESS AND USE OF PREMISES

1.4.1 Municipal Regulations

Ensure that Contractor personnel become familiar with and obey municipality's regulations including safety, fire, traffic and security regulations. Keep within the limits of the work and avenues of ingress and egress. Wear hard hats in designated areas. Mark Contractor equipment for identification.

1.4.1.1 Subcontractors and Personnel Contacts

Provide a list of contact personnel of the Contractor and subcontractors including addresses and telephone numbers for use in the event of an emergency. As changes occur and additional information becomes available, correct and change the information contained in previous lists.

1.4.2 Working Hours

Regular working hours must consist of an 8 1/2 hour period , between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, , excluding Government holidays. The Contractor shall comply with paragraph Fatigue Management Plan (FMP) of EM 385-1-1.

1.4.3 WORKING CONDITIONS

Comply with paragraph Fatigue Management Plan (FMP) of EM 385-1-1.

1.4.4 Work Outside Regular Hours

Work outside regular working hours requires Contracting Officer approval.

Make application 15 calendar days prior to such work to allow arrangements to be made by the Government for inspecting the work in progress, giving the specific dates, hours, location, type of work to be performed, contract number and project title. Based on the justification provided, the Contracting Officer may approve work outside regular hours. During periods of darkness, the different parts of the work must be lighted in a manner approved by the Contracting Officer.

1.4.5 Exclusionary Period

No work will be permitted at night, or on the weekend, or on Federal legal holidays, except when specifically authorized by the COR.

1.4.6 Planting Restrictions

Planting restrictions are identified in Section 32 92 19 Seeding and section and 32 93 00 Exterior Plants.

1.4.7 Utility Cutovers and Interruptions

a. Make utility cutovers and interruptions to water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, telephone service and electric service after normal working hours or on Saturdays, Sundays, and Government holidays. Conform to procedures required paragraph WORK OUTSIDE REGULAR HOURS.

b. Ensure that new utility lines are complete, except for the connection, before interrupting existing service.

c. Interruption to water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, telephone service, SECTION 01 14 00 Page 2 and electric service, are considered utility cutovers pursuant to the paragraph WORK OUTSIDE REGULAR HOURS. Such interruptions are further limited to four hours. This time limit includes time for deactivation and reactivation.

1.4.8 Working Conditions

(1) Open trenches or road restrictions will not be permitted without the approval of the Contracting Officer.

(2) Access ways shall be fully usable.

(3) All cost for conformance with the above stated requirements shall be included with the lump sum contract amount and no claim for extra cost shall be considered.

1.4.9 Seasonal Restrictions

a. A seasonal restriction for tree and shrub removal is in place from 1 April through 30 September order to comply with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Endangered Species Act. If during construction activities, the Contractor determines that clearing needs to occur within this seasonal restriction, the Contracting Officer will be immediately notified so consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service can be conducted.

b. Comply with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 and the Migratory Bird Conservation Act of 1929 requirements to protect bird species that may potentially nest within the project area by implementing a restriction on shrub and tree removal during construction activities during the 15 March through 31 July (NJDFW 2006) window to avoid adverse impacts to listed species that are covered under this act.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

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