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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

INDEX TO ARTICLES

PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION
1.2 QUALITY CONTROL
1.3 REFERENCES
1.4 SUBMITTALS

PART 2 - PROTECTION
2.1 PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

1. GENERAL

1.1 Description
1.1.1. This section specifies the control of environmental pollution and damage that the
Contractor must consider for air, water, and land resources. It includes
management of visual aesthetics, noise, solid waste, radiant energy, and
radioactive materials, as well as other pollutants and resources encountered or
generated by the Contractor. The Contractor is obligated to consider specified
control measures with the costs included within the various contract items of
work.
1.1.2. Environmental pollution and damage is defined as the presence of chemical,
physical, or biological elements or agents which:
a) Adversely effect human health or welfare,
b) Unfavorably alter ecological balances of importance to human life,
c) Effect other species of importance to humankind, or;
d) Degrade the utility of the environment for aesthetic, cultural, and historical
purposes.
1.1.3. Definitions of Pollutants:
a) Chemical Waste: Petroleum products, bituminous materials, salts, acids,
alkalis, herbicides, pesticides, organic chemicals, and inorganic wastes.
b) Debris: Combustible and noncombustible wastes, such as leaves, tree
trimmings, ashes, and waste materials resulting from construction or
maintenance and repair work.
c) Sediment: Soil and other debris that has been eroded and transported by
runoff water.
d) Solid Waste: Rubbish, debris, garbage, and other discarded solid
materials resulting from industrial, commercial, and agricultural
operations and from community activities.
e) Surface Discharge: The term "Surface Discharge" implies that the water
is discharged with possible sheeting action and subsequent soil erosion
may occur. Waters that are surface discharged may terminate in drainage
ditches, sewers and would require a permit to discharge water from the
governing agency.
f) Rubbish: Combustible and noncombustible wastes such as paper, boxes,
glass and crockery, metal and lumber scrap, tin cans, and bones.

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g) Sanitary Wastes:
i) Sewage: Domestic sanitary sewage and human and animal waste.
ii) Garbage: Refuse and scraps resulting from preparation, cooking,
dispensing, and consumption of food.

1.2 Quality Control

1.2.1 Establish and maintain quality control for the environmental protection of all items
set forth herein.
Record on daily reports any problems in complying with laws, regulations, and
ordinances. Note any corrective action taken.

1.3 References
1.3.1 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.
1.3.2 U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA):
a) ....... 33 CFR 328 Definitions

1.4 Submittals
1.4.1 In accordance with 01 01 10, Submittals Procedure, furnish the following:
Environmental Protection Plan: After the contract is awarded and prior to the
commencement of the work, the Contractor shall meet with the Consultants to
discuss the proposed Environmental Protection Plan and to develop mutual
understanding relative to details of environmental protection. Not more than 20
days after the meeting, the Contractor shall prepare and submit to the Architect
and his Consultants for approval, a written and/or graphic Environmental
Protection Plan including, but not limited to, the following:
a) Name(s) of person(s) within the Contractor's organization who is (are)
responsible for ensuring adherence to the Environmental Protection Plan.
b) Name(s) and qualifications of person(s) responsible for manifesting
hazardous waste to be removed from the site.
c) Name(s) and qualifications of person(s) responsible for training the
Contractor's environmental protection personnel.
d) Description of the Contractor's environmental protection personnel
training program.
e) A list of local laws, regulations, and permits concerning environmental
protection, pollution control, noise control and abatement that are
applicable to the Contractor's proposed operations and the requirements
imposed by those laws, regulations, and permits.
f) Methods for protection of features to be preserved within authorized work
areas including trees, shrubs, vines, grasses, ground cover, landscape
features, air and water quality.

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g) Procedures to provide the environmental protection that comply with the
applicable laws and regulations. Describe the procedures to correct
pollution of the environment due to accident, natural causes, or failure to
follow the procedures as described in the Environmental Protection Plan.
h) Permits, licenses, and the location of the solid waste disposal area.
i) Drawings showing locations of any proposed temporary excavations or
embankments, material storage areas, structures, sanitary facilities, and
stockpiles of excess or spoil materials. Include as part of an Erosion
Control Plan.
j) Environmental Monitoring Plans for the job site including land, water, air,
and noise.
k) Work Area Plan showing the proposed activity in each portion of the area
and identifying the areas of limited use or nonuse. Plan should include
measures for marking the limits of use areas. This plan may be
incorporated within the Erosion Control Plan.
1.4.2. Approval of the Contractor's Environmental Protection Plan will not relieve the
Contractor of responsibility for adequate and continued control of pollutants and
other environmental protection measures.

3. PROTECTION

3.1 Protection of Environmental Resources

3.1.1. Protect environmental resources within the project boundaries and those affected
outside the limits of permanent work during the entire period of this contract.
Confine activities to areas defined by the specifications and drawings.
3,1.2. Protection of Land Resources: Prior to construction, identify all land resources to
be preserved within the work area. Do not remove, cut, deface, injure, or destroy
land resources including trees, shrubs, vines, grasses, top soil, and land forms
without permission from the Consultants. Do not fasten or attach ropes, cables,
or guys to trees for anchorage unless specifically authorized, or where special
emergency use is permitted.
a) Work Area Limits: Prior to any construction, mark the areas that require
work to be performed under this contract. Mark or fence isolated areas
within the general work area that are to be saved and protected. Protect
monuments, works of art, and markers before construction operations
begin. Convey to all personnel the purpose of marking and protecting all
necessary objects.
b) Protection of Landscape: Protect trees, shrubs, vines, grasses, land
forms, and other landscape features shown on the drawings to be
preserved by marking, fencing, or using any other approved techniques.

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i) Box and protect from damage existing trees and shrubs to remain
on the construction site.
ii) Immediately repair all damage to existing trees and shrubs by
trimming, cleaning, and painting with antiseptic tree paint.
iii) Do not store building materials or perform construction activities
closer to existing trees or shrubs than the farthest extension of
their limbs.
c) Reduction of Exposure of Unprotected Erodible Soils: Plan and conduct
earthwork to minimize the duration of exposure of unprotected soils. Clear
areas in reasonably sized increments only as needed to use. Form
earthwork to final grade as shown. Immediately protect side slopes and
back slopes upon completion of rough grading.
d) Temporary Protection of Disturbed Areas: Construct diversion ditches,
benches, and berms to retard and divert runoff from the construction site
to protected drainage areas.
e) Erosion and Sedimentation Control Devices: The erosion and sediment
controls selected and maintained by the Contractor shall be such that
water quality standards are not violated as a result of the Contractor's
activities. Construct or install all temporary and permanent erosion and
sedimentation control features on the Environmental Protection Plan.
f) Protect adjacent areas from despoilment by temporary excavations and
embankments.
g) Handle and dispose of solid wastes in such a manner that will prevent
contamination of the environment. Place solid wastes (excluding clearing
debris) in containers that are emptied on a regular schedule. Transport all
solid waste off and dispose of waste in compliance with local regulations.
h) Store chemical waste away from the work areas in corrosion resistant
containers and dispose of waste in accordance local regulations.
i) Handle discarded materials other than those included in the solid waste
category as directed by the Architect and his Consultants.
3.1.3. Protection of Water Resources: Keep construction activities under surveillance,
management, and control to avoid pollution of surface and ground waters and
sewer systems. Implement management techniques to control water pollution by
the listed construction activities that are included in this contract.
a) Washing and Curing Water: Do not allow wastewater directly derived from
construction activities to enter water areas. Collect and place wastewater
in retention ponds allowing the suspended material to settle, the pollutants
to separate, or the water to evaporate.

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b) Control movement of materials and equipment to prevent violation of
water pollution control standards.
c) Monitor water areas affected by construction.
3.1.4. Protection of Fish and Wildlife Resources: Keep construction activities under
surveillance, management, and control to minimize interference with, disturbance
of, or damage to fish and wildlife. Prior to beginning construction operations, list
species that require specific attention along with measures for their protection.
3.1.5. Protection of Air Resources: Keep construction activities under surveillance,
management, and control to minimize pollution of air resources. Burning is not
permitted on the job site.
3.1.6. Reduction of Noise: Minimize noise using every action possible. Perform noise-
producing work in less sensitive hours of the day or week as directed by the
Architect and his Consultants.
3.1.7. Restoration of Damaged Property: If any direct or indirect damage is done to public
or private property resulting from any act, omission, neglect, or misconduct, the
Contractor shall restore the damaged property to a condition equal to that existing
before the damage at no additional cost to the Government. Repair, rebuild, or
restore property as directed or make good such damage in an acceptable manner.
3.1.8. Final Clean-up: On completion of project and after removal of all debris, rubbish,
and temporary construction, Contractor shall leave the construction area in a clean
condition satisfactory to the Architect and his Consultants. Cleaning shall include
off the station disposal of all items and materials not required to be salvaged, as
well as all debris and rubbish resulting from demolition and new work operations.

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