01560.doc

SECTION 01560

PART 1

GENERAL

1.1

WORK INCLUDED

A.

The work shall consist of installing measures or performing work to control and protect the environmental quality of the project site and to minimize the pollution of the water and air during the construction operations in accordance with these specifications.

1.2

RELATED WORK SPECIFIED UNDER OTHER SECTIONS

The Contractor, or in the case of multiple contracts or schedules, the Contractor(s) is(are) responsible for individual compliance with this section.

1.3

EROSION AND DUST CONTROL ON-SITE

A.

The Contractor shall be responsible for reducing soil erosion and dust due to wind or water to a level meeting federal, state, and local regulations at the construction site. Control measures that may be required include, but may not be necessarily limited to, the following:

1.

Suspending excavation during high winds or rain.

2.

Minimizing land exposure in area and time.

3.

Covering erodible areas as quickly as possible with gravel landscaping or by compaction.

4.

Retaining existing vegetation where possible.

5.

Prohibiting clearing or grubbing until a firm construction schedule is known.

6.

Stabilizing construction site soils.

7.

Controlling dust during construction by use of water spray.

PART 2

PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3

EXECUTION

3.1

EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL MEASURES AND WORKS

A.

The erosion and sediment control work and measures shall include but not be limited to the following and as shown on the Contract Documents.

1.

The Contractor shall submit a written erosion control plan to the Contracting Officer 15 days prior to start of construction. The plan shall address, but not be limited to, erosion due to storm water runoff, pipeline draining, dust abatement, etc.

2.

Soil shall be slightly rounded over trenches to compensate for settling.

3.

Provide sediment barriers (silt fence) along slopes greater than 5% grade and before stream crossings in accordance with Section 01560, 3.3 and all federal, state, and local requirements.

B.

Control of Earthwork Activities:

1.

The excavation and moving of soil materials shall be scheduled so that the smallest possible areas will be unprotected from erosion for the shortest time practical.

2.

Excavated materials or other construction materials shall not be stockpiled or deposited near or on stream banks, lake shorelines, or other watercourse perimeters where they can be washed away by high water or storm runoff or can in any way encroach upon the actual watercourse itself.

3.

All surplus dredged or excavated materials shall be placed on an upland site above the ordinary high water line in a confined area, not classified as a wetland, to prevent the return of such materials to the waterway.

4.

All earthwork operations on shore shall be carried out in such a manner that sediment runoff and soil erosion to the water are controlled.

3.2

WATER POLLUTION CONTROL

A. The Contractor's construction activities shall be performed by methods that will prevent the entrance, or accidental spillage, of solid matter, contaminants, debris, and other objectionable pollutants and wastes into streams, flowing or dry watercourses, lakes, and underground water sources. Such pollutants and wastes shall include, but are not restricted to, refuse, garbage, cement concrete, sanitary waste, industrial waste, radioactive substances, oil and other petroleum products, aggregate processing tailings, mineral salts, and thermal pollution. Servicing and refueling of construction equipment shall be restricted to areas more than 250 feet away from a water body.

1.

No herbicide shall be applied within 25 feet of water bodies unless specifically labeled for use in or next to water. Mechanical or biological control methods also can be used. Herbicide shall be applied in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Use of coil carriers with herbicides shall be avoided.

B.

Compliance with Applicable Laws and Regulations:

1.

The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, orders, and regulations concerning the control and abatement of water pollution.

2.

Prior to the discharge of any wastewater or other pollutants, or any dredged or fill materials into navigable waters, the Contractor shall obtain the proper permits and provide a copy to the Contracting Officer.

C.

Other Provisions:

1.

All construction debris shall be disposed of on land in such a manner that it cannot enter a waterway or wetland.

2.

Equipment for handling and conveying materials during construction shall be operated to prevent dumping or spilling the materials into the water except as approved herein.

3.

During construction and subsequent operation of this facility, no petroleum products, chemicals, or other deleterious materials shall be allowed to enter or be disposed of in such a manner so that they could enter the water and precautions shall be taken to prevent entry of these materials into the water.

4.

All work in waterways shall be performed in such a manner so as to minimize increases in suspended solids and turbidity, which may degrade water quality and damage aquatic life outside the immediate area of operation.

5.

Only clean riprap materials shall be utilized in order to avoid the percolation of fines which would result in excessive local turbidity and the riprap shall be placed in such a manner so as to provide a reasonably solid mass with no appreciable variation in thickness or slope.

6.

The Contractor shall maintain close coordination with downstream water users, advising them of any water quality changes to be caused by the construction.

7.

Measures shall be employed to prevent wet concrete from entering the waterway.

8.

Concrete trucks shall be washed at a site and in such a manner that wash water cannot enter the waterway.

3.3

STORM WATER DISCHARGE PERMIT

A.

State and Federal laws require an appropriate storm water discharge permit be obtained prior to the start of construction of this project. The Contractor shall submit an application for this permit to the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. These forms include a Notice of Intent (NOI) and Certification of Applicant. The application must be submitted at least 15 days prior to the start of construction. Construction involving surface disturbance cannot begin until the storm water discharge permit has been issued to the Contractor.

B.

The Contractor shall also be responsible for developing a written Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). The SWPPP shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval. The SWPPP must 1) be followed during construction of this project, 2) be maintained at the project site at all times, and 3) be available for review upon request by the regulatory authorities. The SWPPP shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer prior to the start of construction.

3.4 CHEMICAL POLLUTION

A.

The Contractor shall provide tanks or barrels to be used to dispose of chemical pollutants produced as a by-product of the project work such as drained lubricating or transmission oils, greases, soaps, asphalt, etc. At the completion of the construction work, storage tanks or barrels shall be removed from the site and properly disposed of.

B.

Sanitary facilities such as chemical toilets or septic tanks shall not be placed adjacent to live streams, wells, or springs. They shall be located at a distance of 200 feet or as required to prevent contamination of any well or watercourse.

C.

The term pesticide as used in these Specifications shall include all herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and rodenticides. Should the Contractor find it necessary to use pesticides in the areas of work under this contract, he shall submit his plan for such use to the Contracting Officer for written approval. The Contractor shall not proceed prior to approval by the Contracting Officer.

D.

Pesticides used shall only be those registered with the Environmental Protection Agency in compliance with the Federal Environmental Pesticide Control Act of 1972 and other Federal pesticide acts. Pesticides names on the Department of the Interior's "Prohibited List" shall not be used.

3.5

AIR POLLUTION

A.

The Contractor shall comply with applicable Federal, State, and local regulations concerning the prevention and control of air pollution and the burning of brush, slash or other materials. Burning is not permitted at the project site.

B.

In the conduct of construction activities and operation of equipment, the Contractor shall utilize such practicable methods and devices as are reasonably available to control, prevent, and otherwise minimize atmospheric emissions or discharges of air contaminates.

C.

Equipment and vehicles that show excessive emissions of exhaust gases shall not be operated until corrective repairs or adjustments are made.

3.6

DUST ABATEMENT

A.

All public, private, or Contractor constructed access or haul roads used during construction of the project shall be sprinkled with water as required to fully suppress dust. The Contractor shall prevent dust that has originated from his operation from damaging crops, cultivated fields, rangeland, trees, and dwellings, or causing a nuisance. The Contractor shall be held liable for any damage resulting from dust originating from his operations under these Contract Documents.

3.7

NOISE POLLUTION

A.

The Contractor shall comply with applicable Federal, State, and local laws, orders, and regulations concerning the prevention, control, and abatement of excessive noise.

B.

The use of jackhammers, pile driving, or other operations producing high-intensity impact noise may not be performed at night unless the Contractor receives prior approval of the Owner and nearby property owners.

3.8

WASTE MATERIAL DISPOSAL

A.

Excess excavated material not required or suitable for backfill, and other waste material, must be disposed of in licensed landfills or at other sites for which local, county, or state approval is obtained.

B.

Contractor may make his own arrangements for disposal subject to submission of proof that the owner(s) of the proposed site(s) has (have) a valid fill permit issued by the appropriate governmental agency.

C.

Maintain areas covered by the Contract and affected public properties free from accumulations of waste, debris, and rubbish caused by construction operations. Remove excavated materials from the site, or stockpile where shown or directed by Contracting Officer.

D.

Cleaning and disposal for all solid wastes shall comply with all Federal, State and Local laws and ordinances and pollution control laws. Do not burn or bury rubbish or waste materials on the project site. Do not dispose of volatile wastes such as mineral spirits, oil, chemicals, or paint thinner on-site or in storm or sanitary drains. Disposal of wastes into streams or waterways is prohibited. Provide acceptable containers for collection and disposal of waste materials, debris, and rubbish.

3.9

MAINTENANCE, REMOVAL AND RESTORATION

A.

The Contractor shall, at all times, keep the construction area, free from accumulations of waste materials and rubbish.

B.

Waste materials including, but not restricted to, refuse garbage, sanitary wastes, industrial wastes, and oil and other petroleum products, shall be disposed of by the Contractor. Materials must be disposed of by acceptable means such as an approved solid waste facility or a certified Hazardous Material treatment facility. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to make any necessary arrangements pertinent to the locations and regulations of such disposal. The Contractor shall pay any fees or charges required for disposal of materials.

3.10

OSHA REGULATIONS

A.

General: Contractor will be required to comply with the Amendment to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Construction Standards for Excavations, 29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart P printed Tuesday October 31, 1989 and effective January 2, 1990.

Any conflicting information between the OSHA document and these Contract Documents shall be revised to the OSHA document requirements supersede and take precedence over all other conflicting information. Contractor shall be required to obtain copies of the OSHA document and to complete review of the same to avoid misrepresentation of their regulations

3.11

HAZARDOUS ATMOSPHERES

A.

Contractor shall prevent employee exposure to potentially harmful levels of atmospheric contaminants and assure acceptable atmospheric conditions by complying with the requirements of 29 CFR, Part 1926, Subpart P. Monitoring equipment shall be supplied as a requirement of this project.

3.12

CONTAMINATED MATERIALS

A.

General: If contaminants are encountered, Contractor shall provide notice to Contracting Officer and the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality.

B.

Procedures at Petroleum Contaminated Soils/Groundwater Site: Since the scope of the project is not designed as a cleanup, any contaminated soil material shall be separated during the excavation process from non-contaminated material, temporally stored and protected on the site. Measures shall be taken to address the following requirements.

1.

Contractor shall comply with all applicable OSHA regulations to protect the health and safety of their employees from known or suspected hazards in the work environment. For a Contractor working near any discovered contaminated areas during the process of the project, Contractor shall be required to demonstrate employee training similar to the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.120(e)(3) for “routine and non-routine site employees” on a hazardous waste site. Contractor shall be required to properly secure the site to protect and prevent exposure of the general public to the contaminated materials.

2.

The pipe zone and bedding zone shall be sealed at each end of the determined petroleum contaminated material zone with impervious soil/bentonite trench plugs (1x107 cm/sec2) to prevent migration of the contaminant from the area.

3.

The pipe materials shall be stored, handled and installed to prevent contact with any contaminants, and where directed by the Contracting Officer, prevent migration of the contaminants from the area. Contracting Officer may revise the pipe, gaskets, and other materials as necessary to protect the project from contaminants. The Contractor shall be compensated for the increased material and labor costs associated with these pipe modifications.

4.

The temporary site storage of the petroleum-contaminated material shall require securing the material from access by all unauthorized parties. The material shall be covered and provisions taken to prevent migration of the contaminants from the source material by rainstorms or other events. The material shall be placed on either an impervious liner material, or on an asphalt street surface. The material shall not be mixed with non-contaminated materials.

All work related to training personnel in the handling of contaminated soils as per these specifications shall be done as incidental work and no separate payment shall be made.

C.

Procedures at Other Contaminated Soil Sites: When contaminants other than petroleum products are encountered during the project (such as hazardous substances or wastes), the situation will be addressed by the Government at the time of discovery.

3.13

FIRE PROTECTION

A.

Muffler systems on construction equipment shall have spark arresters to reduce risk of fire. A corridor along the pipeline may be moved in order to reduce the risk of fire. The Contractor shall maintain fire extinguishers and other fire fighting equipment to quickly respond in the event of a fire.

3.14

THREATENED, ENDANGERED, CANDIDATE, AND SENSITIVE SPECIES AND HABITATS

A.

The Contractor agrees that, should he or any of his employees in the performance of this contract, discover evidence of possible threatened, endangered, candidate, and sensitive species and habitats, he will cease work and notify the Contracting Officer immediately, giving the location and nature of the finding.

END OF SECTION

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