3.5.4
Petroleum Products
Conduct the fueling and lubricating of equipment and motor vehicles in a
manner that protects against spills and evaporation. All used oil
generated on site will be managed in accordance with 40 CFR 279. The
Contractor will determine if any used oil generated while on-site exhibits
a characteristic of hazardous waste. In addition, used oil containing 1000
parts per million of solvents will be considered a hazardous waste and
disposed of at Contractor's expense. Used oil mixed with a hazardous waste
will also be considered a hazardous waste. All hazardous waste will be
managed in accordance with the paragraph entitled Hazardous Waste/Debris
Management of this section and will be managed in accordance with the
approved Environmental Protection Plan.
3.5.5
Releases/Spills of Oil and Hazardous Substances
Take precautions to prevent releases/spills of oil and hazardous
substances. In the event of any releases of oil and hazardous substances,
chemicals, or gases; immediately (within 15 minutes) notify the Base or
Activity Fire Department, the activity's Command Duty Officer, and the
Contracting Officer. The Contractor is responsible for verbal and written
notifications as required by the federal 40 CFR 355, State, local
regulations and Navy Instructions. Spill response will be in accordance
with 40 CFR 300 and applicable State and local regulations. Contain and
clean up these spills without cost to the Government. If Government
assistance is requested or required, the Contractor will reimburse the
Government for such assistance. Provide copies of the written notification
and documentation that a verbal notification was made within 20 days.
The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately upon
discovery of any spill.
The contractor shall maintain spill cleanup
equipment and materials at the work site. The Contractor shall clean up
all hazardous and non-hazardous (WHM) waste spills caused by the
Contractor. The Contractor shall reimburse the government for all
material, equipment, and clothing generated during any spill cleanup. The
Contractor shall reimburse the government for all costs incurred including
sample analysis materials, equipment, and labor if the government must
initiate its own spill cleanup procedures, for Contractor responsible
spills, when:
a.
The Contractor has not begun spill cleanup procedure within one
(1) hour of spill discovery/occurrence, or
b.
If, in the government's judgment, the Contractor's spill cleanup
is not adequately abating life threatening situation and/or is a
threat to any body of water or environmentally sensitive areas.
3.6
DUST CONTROL
Keep dust down at all times, including during nonworking periods. Sprinkle
or treat, with dust suppressants, the soil at the site, haul roads, and
other areas disturbed by operations. Dry power brooming will not be
permitted. Instead, use vacuuming, wet mopping, wet sweeping, or wet power
brooming. Air blowing will be permitted only for cleaning nonparticulate
debris such as steel reinforcing bars. Only wet cutting will be permitted
for cutting concrete blocks, concrete, and bituminous concrete. Do not
unnecessarily shake bags of cement, concrete mortar, or plaster.
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