SECTION 01745
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS
PART 1
1.01
SECTION INCLUDES
A.
PART 2
2.01
GENERAL
The work of this section consists of obtaining permits and providing environmental
controls consistent with regulatory permits through the duration of the work required
under this project.
PRODUCTS
MATERIALS
A.
Dust Control
Dust control agents may be necessary in addition to wetting down with water. Dust
control agents may be used only after prior approval by the OWNER.
PART 3
3.01
3.02
DUST CONTROL APPLICATION
A.
The CONTRACTOR shall execute work by methods to minimize raising dust from
construction operations.
B.
The CONTRACTOR shall provide and apply dust control at all times, including
evenings, holidays and weekends, as required to abate dust nuisance on and about the
site that is a direct result of construction activities. The use of non-approved
chemicals, oil, or similar palliatives will not be allowed. Dust control agents may be
used only after prior approval of the OWNER. The CONTRACTOR shall be
required to provide sufficient quantities of equipment and personnel for dust control
sufficient to prevent dust nuisance on and about the site.
C.
The OWNER will have authority to order dust control work whenever in its opinion
it is required, and there shall be no additional cost to the OWNER. The
CONTRACTOR shall be expected to maintain dust control measures effectively
whether the OWNER or ENGINEER OWNER specifically orders such Work.
PRESERVATION OF NATURAL FEATURES
A.
3.03
EXECUTION
Confine operations as much as possible. Exercise special care to maintain natural
surroundings in an undamaged condition. Within the work limits, barricade trees,
rock outcroppings, and natural features to be preserved.
HOUSEKEEPING
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Keep project neat, orderly, and in a safe condition at all times. Store and use
equipment, tools, and materials in a manner that does not present a hazard.
Immediately remove all rubbish. Do not allow rubbish to accumulate. Provide on-
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site containers for collection of rubbish and dispose of it at frequent intervals during
progress of work.
3.04
DISPOSAL
A.
Disposal of Waste (Unsuitable) Materials
All material determined by the ENGINEER OWNER to be waste will be disposed of
in approved landfill in a manner meeting all regulations. Dispose of waste materials,
legally, at public or private dumping areas. Do not bury wastes inside of the limits of
construction. All costs for dump fees, permits, etc., to be borne by the
CONTRACTOR.
B.
Disposal of Garbage and Other Construction Materials
Provide sanitary containers/dumpsters and haul away contents such that no overflow
exists.
3.05
C.
Excess excavation shall become the property of the CONTRACTOR and shall be
legally disposed of by him outside the limits of construction to an approved disposal
site. Excess excavated material suitable for backfill shall not be disposed of until all
backfill operations are complete.
D.
The CONTRACTOR is to immediately inform ENGINEER OWNER of any
hazardous materials encountered during construction. Dispose of waste materials
legally at private or public facilities.
BURNING
A.
3.06
WATER CONTROL
A.
3.07
No burning of debris will be permitted.
The project work is subject to periodic flooding due to rainfall and snowmelt, flows
from adjacent developed areas and storm water pipes and ground water flows from
saturated soils or other ground water sources. The CONTRACTOR shall take all
necessary steps to remove these flows from the work site.
NOISE CONTROL
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All mechanical equipment shall be equipped with the best available mufflers to
reduce noise. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for obtaining any necessary
permits and shall limit noise to the permitted levels. Noise level monitoring shall be
performed by the CONTRACTOR as necessary to show that the permitted levels are
not being exceeded.
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3.08
PERMITS
A.
All work must be performed in accordance with all applicable regulatory permits.
1. It shall be the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR to obtain a Construction
Dewatering Permit from the Colorado State Health Department for any
dewatering operations that will be discharged into any drainageways, open
channels, or irrigation ditches. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for any
testing required under the Construction Dewatering Permit.
2. It shall be the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR to submit a general permit
application to the Colorado State Health Department for stormwater discharges
associated with construction activity and to comply with all conditions of the
permit. The CONTRACTOR shall also submit a Stormwater Management Plan
for review by the OWNER.
B.
The OWNER Will Obtain the Following Permits, if applicable
1.
Floodplain Use Permit
2.
Larimer County Right-of-Way Permit
3.
All Applicable Railroad Permits
4.
Applicable 404 Permits
It shall be the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR to prepare and obtain an
approved Erosion and Sediment Control Plan from the OWNER.
The
CONTRACTOR must obtain all other applicable permits.
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