use as a plant regulator, defoliant or desiccant.
1.2.8
Pests
The term "pests" means arthropods, birds, rodents, nematodes, fungi,
bacteria, viruses, algae, snails, marine borers, snakes, weeds and other
organisms (except for human or animal disease-causing organisms) that
adversely affect readiness, military operations, or the well-being of
personnel and animals; attack or damage real property, supplies, equipment,
or vegetation; or are otherwise undesirable.
1.2.9
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, storm
sewers,creeks, and/or "waters of the United States" and would require a
permit to discharge water from the governing agency.
1.2.10
Waters of the United States
All waters which are under the jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act, as
defined in 33 CFR 328.
1.2.11
Wetlands
Wetlands means those areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or
ground water at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that
under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically
adapted for life in saturated soil conditions. Wetlands generally include
swamps, marshes, and bogs. Official determination of whether or not an
area is classified as a wetland must be done in accordance with WETLAND
MANUAL.
1.3
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The Contractor shall minimize environmental pollution and damage that may
occur as the result of construction operations. The environmental
resources within the project boundaries and those affected outside the
limits of permanent work shall be protected during the entire duration of
this contract. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable
environmental Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. The
Contractor shall be responsible for any delays resulting from failure to
comply with environmental laws and regulations.
1.4
SUBCONTRACTORS
The Contractor shall ensure compliance with this section by subcontractors.
1.5
PAYMENT
No separate payment will be made for work covered under this section. The
Contractor shall be responsible for payment of fees associated with
environmental permits, application, and/or notices obtained by the
Contractor. All costs associated with this section shall be included in
the contract price. The Contractor shall be responsible for payment of all
fines/fees for violation or non-compliance with Federal, State, Regional
and local laws and regulations.
SECTION 01355A
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