ENVIRONMENTAL_PROTECTION_PLAN_TEMPLATE(June2012).pdf

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN TEMPLATE

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN

Contract No. W912P4-##-#-####

Name of Contract Name of Contractor

A. APPLICABLE LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND PERMITS

The following is a list of Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and permits concerning environmental protection, pollution control, and abatement that are applicable to the proposed dredging operations:

Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 Section 114 of the Clean Air Act U.S. Coast Guard Regulation (33 CFR 156.120) Fuel Oil Transfer EM 385-1-1, Spills and Clean up Clean Water Act of 1977 (PL95-217) (33 U.S.C. 1344) Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 (PL 92-532) National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (PL 91-910) (42USC 4321) Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 (16 U.S.C. 760c-760g) Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. 661-665c) Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543) Migratory Marine Game Fish Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. 760c-760g) National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 470) Clean Air Act Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 Watershed Protection and Flood Protection Act Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1962 Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, as amended Coastal Zone Management Act [Insert others as applicable]

B. PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES

1. Protection of Land Resources

a. Protection of the Landscape

• The following land resources to be preserved within the work area have been identified:

[Insert applicable land resources to be preserved within the work area]

• No removal, cutting, defacing, injury, or destruction to any land resources, including trees, shrubs, vines, grasses, topsoil and landforms, will occur without special permission from the Contracting Officer. No ropes, cables, or guys will be fastened or attached to any trees for anchorage unless specifically authorized. Effective protection for all land resources will be provided at all times.

• The landscape will be protected at all times. Any features indicated and defined on the drawings will be preserved and will be clearly identified by marking with tape or other approved techniques.

• Solid wastes will be placed in containers and will be emptied on a regular basis. All solid waste will be transported to a landfill and disposed of in compliance with Federal, State and local requirements, as indicated in Paragraph D, “Waste Disposal Area(s)”.

• Chemical waste will be stored in corrosion resistant containers and disposed of in accordance with Federal, State, and local requirements.

Discarded materials will be disposed of as approved by the Contracting Officer, and in compliance with Hazardous Waste Laws and Regulations as indicated in Paragraph D, “Waste Disposal Area(s)”.

• Disposal areas on government property will be managed and controlled in accordance with the Contract Specifications and other directions.

• [Insert other applicable procedures to be implemented]

b. Preservation and Protection of Historical, Archaeological and Cultural Resources

• Known historical, archaeological and cultural resources within the Contractor’s work areas are indicated as follows:

[Insert applicable historical, archaeological, and cultural resources known to be within the work area]

• Protection for these resources will be provided as follows:

[Insert applicable protective measures to be employed]

• If, during dredging activities, items are observed that might have historical or archaeological value, such observations will be immediately reported to the Contracting Officer so that the appropriate authorities may be notified and a determination can be made as to their significance and what, if any, special disposition of the finding shou1d be made. All activities that may result in the destruction of these resources will be stopped, and all employees will be prevented from trespassing on, removing, or otherwise damaging such resources.

c. Post Construction Clean-Up

• All areas impacted by the dredging activities will be restored to a condition equal to or better than that which existed prior to the dredging operations. Final inspection of each area will be accomplished and all deficiencies will be corrected expeditiously.

d. Restoration of Landscape Damage

• All landscape features damaged outside the limits of construction will be restored as soon as practicable and in accordance with the Contract Specifications.

2. Protection of Air Resources

a. All dredging activities will be kept under surveillance at all times. All activities, equipment, processes and work operated or performed will be done in strict compliance with all applicable air pollution standards. Burning of trash on site will not be permitted.

b. All equipment will be operated so that exhaust emissions are held at or below satisfactory levels. All equipment will be properly maintained and tuned for efficiency.

c. All equipment used in this work will be equipped with satisfactory mufflers and sound abatement devices to reduce engine noise. The dredging operations will be conducted so as to comply with Federal, State, and local laws pertaining to noise.

d. [Insert other applicable procedures to be implemented]

3. Protection of Water Resources

a. Prevention of Water Pollution

• All dredging activities will be kept under surveillance, management, and control, to prevent pollution to surface and ground waters. Management techniques to prevent pollution will be implemented as follows:

[Insert applicable protective measures to be employed]

• Only materials and equipment that do not violate water pollution standards will be used.

• All areas affected by dredging activities will be monitored on a continuous basis.

• [Insert other applicable procedures to be implemented]

b. Ground Water Protection

• Dredging activities will be conducted so as to preclude ground water pollution. Refer to Paragraph M.2, “Fueling Oil Spill Prevention and Clean Up”.

• [Insert other applicable procedures to be implemented]

c. Bilge Pumping

• Any oil discovered in the bilge water will be immediately absorbed using Coast Guard-approved absorbent material and under no circumstances will be pumped into waterways.

4. Protection of Fish and Wildlife Resources

a. Dredging operations will be kept under surveillance, management and control so no interference or damage will occur to fish and wildlife.

b. Native habitat or adjacent areas will not be disturbed.

c. Measures will be taken for protection of species of fish and wildlife that require specific attention.

d. [Insert other applicable procedures to be implemented]

C. PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES

The following procedures will be implemented to provide the required environmental protection, to comply with the applicable laws and regulations, and to correct pollution due to accident, natural causes, or failure to follow the procedures of this Environmental Protection Plan:

[Insert applicable procedures to be implemented]

D. WASTE DISPOSAL AREA(S)

1. Solid and/or liquid waste will be disposed of by the following:

[Insert name, address, and telephone number of applicable disposal facility]

2. Chemical waste will be disposed of by the following:

[Insert name, address, and telephone number of applicable disposal facility]

3. Copies of the licenses/permits of the respective disposal facilities are included in Attachment 1.

E. AREA DRAWINGS AND PLANS

As necessary, drawings showing locations of any proposed excavations or embankments for haul roads, material storage, sanitary facilities, and stockpiles of excess spoil materials to assure compliance with this plan have been included in Attachment 2. A work area plan is included, showing the proposed activity in each portion of the area identifying areas of limited or prohibited access.

F. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLANS

1. Equipment and vehicles will be monitored and kept in proper operating condition to minimize emissions. Equipment will be shut down when not in use.

2. Heating devices will be checked and will be of a type that will not cause pollution.

3. Frequent visual checks will be made for any possible oil leaks/spills, and if found, immediate appropriate action, including reporting, will be taken.

4. Sound and noise pollution will be kept under surveillance and control to minimize damage to the environment by noise.

5. [Include other monitoring plans as appropriate (i.e., turbidity levels, fish and wildlife monitoring, etc.)]

G. TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN

1. If vehicular transportation is to be utilized, the following traffic control measures will be implemented:

[Insert applicable procedures to be implemented]

2. Traffic control measures at the project site for off-road, state, city and highway traffic may not be applicable, however navigational aids for dredging will be provided as described below:

[Insert applicable procedures to be implemented]

H. METHODS OF SURFACE AND GROUNDWATER PROTECTION

Methods of protecting surface and groundwater during dredging activities are described in Paragraph B.3, “Protection of Water Resources”.

I. PROPOSED ACTIVITY PLAN

As applicable, the plan showing the proposed activity in each portion of the work area is described in Paragraph E, “Area Drawings and Plans”.

J. RECYCLING AND WASTE PREVENTION PLAN

Every effort will be made to participate in State and local government sponsored recycling programs to reduce the volume of solid waste materials at the source. The following measures will be implemented to reduce consumption of energy and natural resources:

[Insert applicable procedures to be implemented]

K. TRAINING

Personnel involved in dredging activities will be trained in all phases of environmental protection, including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Methods of detecting and avoiding pollution.

2. Familiarization with pollution standards.

3. Installation and care of facilities to ensure adequate continuous environmental pollution control.

4. Instruction in proper use and care of monitoring devices and abatement equipment.

5. Knowledge of all applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, regulations, and permits.

6. [Include other training requirements as appropriate]

L. SPECIES REQUIRING SPECIAL ATTENTION

As described in the project’s Section 404 Evaluation, presented below is a list of fish and wildlife species that require special attention, along with measures for their protection:

[Insert applicable species, along with protective measures to be implemented]

M. SPILL RESPONSE PLAN

1. General

a. The following is a list of contaminants that may be encountered/stored onboard vessels during the course of dredging operations, along with the maximum quantities stored and trigger-point quantities at which each contaminant becomes subject to a mandatory reporting procedure:

[Insert applicable contaminants, along with maximum stored quantities and reporting quantities]

b. If a reportable contaminant spill occurs, immediate notification will be made to the Contracting Officer and other applicable regulatory agencies. The notification will include a description of the material spilled, quantities, location, time, date, containment procedures used, and the proposed cleanup procedures. The following procedures will be used for communicating with the press and other governmental agencies having an interest:

[Insert applicable communication procedures]

c. The following points of contact will be used for notification, reporting, and communication procedures:

[Insert names, addresses, telephone number, and contact persons for each possible point of contact (i.e., Contracting Officer, U.S. Coast Guard, applicable regulatory agencies, cleanup/response personnel, etc.)]

d. The following materials and equipment will be immediately available at the job site, to allow cleanup work of the potential hazard(s) identified:

[Insert applicable materials and equipment]

e. The following methods and procedures will be used for expeditious contaminant cleanup:

[Insert applicable procedures to be implemented]

2. Fueling Oil Spill Prevention and Cleanup

a. Necessary measures will be taken to prevent oil or other hazardous substances from entering the ground, drainage, or other local bodies of water. Measures will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Use of a 4-foot square, 16-gauge pan with an 8-inch minimum depth (or comparable method) to ensure that no ground contamination takes place.

• Use of diversionary structures or equipment for preventing oil discharges from reaching a watercourse.

• Pans will be cleaned by an approved method immediately after transferring wastes to other containers for proper disposal.

• [Insert other applicable procedures to be implemented]

b. Fueling will be done by threaded and cam locked fuel hose. If a spill occurs, immediate action will be taken for containment and cleanup. Such spills will be immediately reported to the Contracting Officer. One or more of the following systems will be provided at each oil storage site, each system capable of containing the contents of the largest single tank:

• Dikes, berms, or retaining walls.

• Culverting, curbing, guttering, or other similar structures.

• Spill diversion ponds.

• Absorbent materials.

• [Insert other applicable procedures to be implemented]

N. SUBCONTRACTORS

Any subcontractor engaged in the performance of activities associated with this contract will be required to be familiar with this Environmental Protection Plan and to comply with its requirements.

O. NONCOMPLIANCE NOTICE

If a notification of noncompliance is received from the Contracting Officer of any rule, regulation, or element within the Environmental Protection Plan, the Contracting Officer will be informed of the proposed corrective action, and such action will be taken upon approval.