Whole Building Design Guide Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers 01354 - 1 http://fedgreenspecs.wbdg.org 11/02/05 Environmental Management This is a guidance document with sample specification language intended to be inserted into project specifications on this subject as appropriate to the agency's environmental goals. Certain provisions, where indicated, are required for U.S. federal agency projects. Sample specification language is numbered to clearly distinguish it from advisory or discussion material. Each sample is preceded by identification of the typical location in a specification section where it would appear using the SectionFormatTM of the Construction Specifications Institute. SECTION 01354 - ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SPECIFIER NOTE: This section includes requirements for the protection of natural resources. This section emphasizes an integrated team approach to address environmental issues. This section does not address environmental remediation, abatement, regulatory requirements, or requirements for environmental impact statements/reports. Coordinate with requirements of other sections; verify that products and installation methods specified in other sections are environmentally appropriate. Edit to suit location and project. PART 1 GENERAL 1.1 SUMMARY A. Section includes: 1. Special requirements for environmental management during construction operations. 2. Monitoring requirements. SPECIFIER NOTE: Coordinate requirements specified under this section with work specified under related sections. Edit below to suit project. B. Related Sections: 1. Section 01300- Administrative Requirements: Environmental Manager and Contractor training requirements. 2. Section 01400 – Quality Control: Meetings and project coordination. 3. Section 01411 –Environmental Regulatory Requirements 4. Section 01780 – Closeout Submittals: Cleaning and final submittals. 5. Section 02230 – Site Clearing: Removal and storage of existing vegetation and topsoil. 1.2 DEFINITIONS A. Definitions pertaining to sustainable development: As defined in ASTM E2114. B. Environmental pollution and damage: The presence of chemical, physical, or biological elements or agents which adversely affect human health or welfare; unfavorably alter ecological balances; or degrade the utility of the environment for aesthetic, cultural, or historical purposes. 1.3 PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING A. After award of Contract and prior to the commencement of the Work, schedule and conduct meeting with Owner and Architect to discuss the proposed Environmental Protection Plan and to develop mutual understanding relative to details of environmental protection. B. Coordinate with Section 01411 – Environmental Regulatory Requirements.Whole Building Design Guide Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers 01354 - 2 http://fedgreenspecs.wbdg.org 11/02/05 Environmental Management 1. Schedule meeting in conjunction with preconstruction meeting for Environmental Regulatory Requirements. 2. Verify procedures and requirements necessary to ensure implementation of Environmental Protection Plan is coordinated with applicable environmental regulatory requirements. 1.4 SUBMITTALS A. Environmental Protection Plan: Not less than 10 days before the Pre-construction meeting, prepare and submit an Environmental Protection Plan. 1. Format: At a minimum, address the following elements: a. Identification of Project. b. Identification and contact information for Environmental Manager. c. General site information. d. Summary of Plan. e. Procedures to address water resources. f. Procedures to address land resources. g. Procedures to address air resources. h. Procedures to address fish and wildlife resources. i. Monitoring procedures. 2. Revise and resubmit Plan as required by Owner. a. Approval of Contractor’s Plan will not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for compliance with applicable environmental regulations. B. Reports for Field Quality Control. PART 2 - PRODUCTS PART 3 EXECUTION 3.1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION A. Protection of natural resources: Comply with applicable regulations and these specifications. Preserve the natural resources within the Project boundaries and outside the limits of permanent Work performed under this Contract in their existing condition or restore to an equivalent or improved condition as approved by Owner. SPECIFIER NOTE: Green building rating systems often include provisions for minimizing disturbance of the site’s topography, soils and vegetation. USGBC-LEED™ v2.2, for example, includes credit for reduced site disturbance, limiting site disturbance to maximum 40 feet beyond the building perimeter, 10 feet beyond solid paving for pedestrian areas and parking, 15 feet beyond solid paving for roadways, and 25 feet beyond pervious paving. Green Globes – US also provides points for accommodating the building’s functions, while minimizing disturbances. 1. Confine demolition and construction activities to [work area limits indicated on the Drawings] [maximum 40 feet beyond the building perimeter, 10 feet beyond solid paving, and 25 feet beyond pervious paving]. a. Disposal operations for demolished and waste materials that are not identified to be salvaged, recycled or reused: 1) Remove debris, rubbish, and other waste materials resulting from demolition and construction operations, from site. 2) No burning permitted. 3) Transport materials with appropriate vehicles and dispose off-site to areas that are approved for disposal by governing authorities having jurisdiction. 4) Avoid spillage by covering and securing loads when hauling on or adjacent to public streets or highways. Remove spillage andWhole Building Design Guide Federal Green Construction Guide for Specifiers 01354 - 3 http://fedgreenspecs.wbdg.org 11/02/05 Environmental Management sweep, wash, or otherwise clean project site, streets, or highways. 2. Water resources: Protect groundwater resources from contaminants. a. Comply with requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and the State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES). b. Oily substances: Prevent oily or other hazardous substances from entering the ground, drainage areas, or local bodies of water. 1) Store and service construction equipment at areas designated for collection of oil wastes. c. Mosquito