ENVIRONMENTAL “GREEN FLAG” CHECKLIST
FOR PRE-CONSTRUCTION
This Environmental Checklist is designed to assist project managers in identifying potential environmental requirements
early in the planning process. This will enable the project manager to determine and meet environmental requirements for
all project specific construction activities. 22 CES/CEAN stands ready to help provide you with more detailed guidance on
environmental requirements, and address any questions/concerns you may have. Also, 22 CES/CEAN can assist with
obtaining permits or answer questions on environmental requirements for any project. Remember that this is only a simple
checklist - there are a myriad of environmental requirements, and those requirements can easily become overwhelming,
so if you have a question, please call!
General Information
Project Number:
Official Project Name:
Project Manager:
Phones:
Points of Contact:
Description of Project and Requirements: (Street Address, Intersections, GIS Coordinates; Attach SOW,
Site Location; Total Acreage Disturbed; Construction Start Date:)
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ENVIRONMENTAL “GREEN FLAG” CHECKLIST
Environmental Points of Contacts
Program
Air
Cultural/ Natural Resources/ Water /
Waste Water
EMS/ P2/ Recycling/ Solid Waste
ESOHCAMP/ HAZMAT/ HAZWASTE
NEPA/ Storage Tanks/ Toxics
Restoration
Government Personnel
Mike Mackay (759-3927)
Dave Pettus
(759-4446)
Kristi Draney
Pat O’Brien
Jim Correia
Cole Knight
Dennis Heyer
Booz Allen Support
(759-3884)
(759-5345)
(759-3345)
(759-3887)
(759-5733)
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WATER DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS
YES
1. Are you doing construction dewatering?
1a What are you going to do with the water?
1b How many gallons of water will be discharged?
Note: Best Management Practices (BMPs) must be followed and
reporting to 22 CES/CEAN must be done on the construction water
discharges. In addition, pre-discharge notification and sampling may
be required for those discharges >75,000 gallons that are covered by
this permit.
Discharging any water that may have contaminants such as soap, dirt,
or oil into any waterway, concrete channel, ditch, street, or onto the
ground must have prior written approval from 22 CES/CEAN.
2. Are you going to disturb more than 1 acre of land?
(Note: “Disturb” is defined as any land used for staging, storage,
parking, and any temporary access roads (unpaved) in addition to any
actual construction “footprint”. If so, you will need a construction
Stormwater permit from the U.S. EPA. This normally takes about 10
days.)
2a. You must also prepare, and submit for written approval to
22 CES/CEAN, a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for
the construction activity prior to submitting the NOI.
2b. In order to obtain the permit you are required to prepare and
submit a signed Notice of Intent (NOI) to 22 CES/CEAN at least 10
days prior to the start of any land disturbance. The NOI must be
submitted to KDHE 60 days prior to start of any land disturbance and
that the NOI and SWPPP should be submitted to 22 CES/CEAN prior
to submitting it to KDHE.
2c. You must comply with the plan you have written once work
commences (Including: conducting biweekly inspections and assuring
permit conditions are being met together with written documentation of
the inspections are required by the SWPP plan).
2d. For projects covering over 5000 square feet, the project must
maintain predevelopment hydrology to the maximum extent technically
feasible. Follow all Air Force guidance for implementation of the
Energy Independence and Security Act.
2e. Within 30 days of completion of construction, you must submit a
signed Notice of Termination (EPA Form 3510-13) to 22 CES/CEAN.
3. Are you going to install or close a well monitoring portal and/or
observation hole? If so, written approval from 22 CES/CEAN is
required to ensure the State Engineer’s regulations are complied with
prior to installation or closing.
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NO
N/A
REMARKS
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AIR EMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
YES
NO
N/A
REMARKS
YES
NO
N/A
REMARKS
1. Are you going to install an emergency generator(s)? If so, what is
the capacity of the generator(s)? Note: all generators must be
reported to 22 CES/CEOFP (CE Power Production) so they can be
added to the air emission inventory regardless of size or use.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS PROCESS (EIAP)
The Environmental Impact Analysis Process, driven by the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), will require one or more of the
following: Categorical Exclusion (CATEX), Environmental Assessment
(EA), Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). NEPA coordination
duration, from submittal of report(s) to receipt of clearance(s), may
take 6 months to 2 years. Funding for this analysis is the responsibility
of the project proponent.
1. Complete AF Form 332 (Base Civil Engineer Work Request) and
submit to 22 CES Customer Service. 22 CES/CEAN reviews the AF
Form 332 at Work Request Review Board (WRRB). If required, submit
AF Form 813 (Request for Environmental Impact Analysis) to 22
CES/CEAN.
2. If a CATEX applies (determined by EIAP manager), 22 CES/CEAN
will annotate specific CATEX code on AF Form 332, which will
normally complete the EIAP milestone. NOTE: Some CATEXes
require documentation on AF Form 813 (ref 32 CFR 989, Appendix B).
In such cases, submit AF Form 813 to 22 CES/CEAN.
3. If no CATEX applies, complete AF Form 813 and submit to
22 CES/CEAN. 22 CES/CEAN will determine the EIAP milestone
schedule and request additional input for the AF Form 813.
4. Define all proposed actions and list all reasonable alternatives and
unknowns.
5. Provide documentation of approved site location (and alternative
sites, if any). Example: site plan, drawing, etc.
6. Major projects now require 36 months advance notice to complete
an EA, per HQ AFSPC/MSEVP. EAs normally take 6 to 12 months to
complete. (NOTE: If EIS is required, the EIS can take 2 years to
complete and get approval from Secretary of the Air Force.)
7. Minor fix or repair jobs may not require EIAP or coordination with
22 CES/CEAN prior to start. However, see Item 8 below.
8. Coordination through 22 CES/CEAN is required on all AF Form 103
(Base Civil Engineering Work Clearance Request) A properly executed
AF 332 or AF 813 is required before 22 CES/CEAN will sign an AF
103.
9. For SABER projects, verify that EIAP was completed prior to
SABER contract award. Also identify applicable city, county, state, or
federal air, water, or waste permits required prior to contract award.
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ENVIRONMENTAL BASELINE SURVEY (EBS)
YES
NO
N/A
NO
N/A
REMARKS
1.
The Base Real Property Office (22 CES/CEAO) normally
determines whether or not a project requires an EBS or an EBS
waiver. Contact 22 CES/CEAO, 759-4457, to verify EBS requirement.
2. If EBS is required, complete AF Form 813 and submit to
22 CES/CEAN to initiate both EIAP and EBS processes. CEAN will
determine milestone schedule and request additional input, as needed.
3. An EBS can take from 6 to 12 months to complete, coordinate, and
get approval. If applicable, an EBS waiver may take less time.
4. Verify that EIAP and EBS were completed prior to contract award.
FUEL/OIL STORAGE & EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
YES
1. Are you going to refuel equipment at the work site?
1a. If equipment is going to be refueled with tankers, how and where
will that be done?
(Note: DOT requirements for fuel transfers must be followed, and the
contractor must coordinate with Security Forces personnel to bring
tankers into the restricted area [if applicable].)
2. Will fuel be stored on-site? If so, the fuel storage area must have
spill containment controls (i.e., tanks must be double-walled). Notify
McConnell AFB Fire Department prior to storing fuel on-site.
3. How much petroleum, oil or lubricants (POL) are going to be stored
(gallons)?
3a. If 55 gallons or greater total are to be stored, long term, on site
above ground, prepare and implement a contractor Spill Prevention
Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan, or incorporate the fuel
storage into the base’s SPCC plan (or provide funding to update the
base SPCC). Any container that is in the SPCC Plan will require
monthly inspection and personnel that own, operate or handle these
containers will require annual training per the SPCC Plan.
3b. Secondary containment or control measures as listed in 40 CFR
112.7(5)c(1), shall be included in the SOW, design, and specifications
to the project. The secondary containment or the controls must
prevent POL from entering storm drains, drainage ditches, soil,
streambeds or any path that will allow the POL to reach the navigable
waters of the United States.
3c. Ensure the re-occurring work program (RWP) is updated to ensure
all the maintenance and inspections are done oil filled equipment or
storage tanks according to 40 CFR 112 and/or the SPCC.
(Note: Any corrective action to a project that requires an update to the
SPCC Plan must be incorporated, no later than 6 months after
submittal and reply, into the SPCC Plan, per 40 CFR 112.5(1). A
Professional Engineer must certify any technical amendment to the
SPCC Plan in accordance with 40 CFR 112.3(3).)
4. Storage Tanks? Prior written approval from 22 CES/CEAN is
required for the placement of any storage tank on McConnell AFB
property.
5. Are you going to repair or maintain equipment at the work site? If so,
what kind of solvents will be used for parts washing? How will waste
solvent and/or used oil be managed/ disposed? (Note: Contact
Hazardous Material/ Waste office at 759-5345/ 5346 for storage and
disposal information).
6. What provisions are you making to ensure that oil or other
chemicals will not be released to the ground?
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ASBESTOS REQUIREMENTS
YES
NO
N/A
REMARKS
YES
NO
N/A
REMARKS
1. Are you going to remodel or disturb any material that may contain
asbestos, such as pipe insulation, roofing material, wallboard,
underground electrical conduit, asbestos-cement pipe (transite),
stucco, or floor or ceiling tiles? If so, an inspection of these materials
must be performed by a certified inspector.
(Note: Asbestos waste must be disposed of a facility permitted to
accept asbestos waste. All copies of testing, abatement and manifests
must be provided to 22 CES/CEAN).
WASTE GENERATION/DISPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Are you going to remove any construction debris such as liquid
wastes, pipe, soil, rock, asphalt, or concrete?
1a. Debris must be disposed of at an approved site.
1b. Only approved HAZMAT intended for use with this contract will be
stored on MAFB.
2. Are you going to dig a trench or excavate in an area that may have
petroleum or other contamination (e.g. from nearby activities such
as service stations or old landfills)?
(Note: Contaminated material cannot be used for backfill; it must
be properly disposed. Contact 22 CES/CEAN)
3. Are you going to generate any special wastes such as asbestos,
sandblasting debris, soils, solvents, flammable liquids, chemical
wastes, paint wastes, fluorescent light tubes or ballasts, or wastes that
may contain metals such as lead, chromium, or mercury (e.g. lead
paint)?
(Note: Wastes must be sampled to determine the appropriate disposal
method.)
4. If your project involves waste generation/disposal, what are your
plans to meet the environmental requirements for waste disposal?
(Note: Non-Hazardous Wastes (Solid Wastes) that are recyclable are
tracked and must be recycled and weights must be reported to the
22 CES/CEAN.)
4a. All contractor personnel involved in waste handling must be
properly trained for the handling, collection, and storage of that waste
IAW 40 CFR 264.16.
4b. All RCRA and Special waste manifest must be signed by
22 CES/CEAN. Signed facility copies of the manifest will be returned to
22 CES/CEAN for record keeping.
5. All contractors are required to enroll in Enterprise, Environmental
Safety & Occupation Health Management Information System
(EESOH-MIS), and all hazardous materials introduced onto MAFB
must be and approved through EESOH-MIS.
(Note: All materials not used in the construction process are the
responsibility of the contractor and are to be removed from MAFB
upon completion of contract. All hazardous waste generated or
abandoned by the contractor will be the contractor’s responsibility.
Should MAFB need to dispose of contractor Hazardous Waste the cost
will be billed to the contractor.)
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WILDLIFE
YES
NO
N/A
REMARKS
YES
NO
N/A
REMARKS
YES
NO
N/A
REMARKS
There are currently no species federally or state-listed as endangered,
threatened, or species of special concern on MAFB.
Migratory Birds:
All migratory birds are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
Any activity that may impact migratory birds must be coordinated
through the US Fish and Wildlife Service. This will take 30 to 90 days.
CULTURAL & PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS
1. Will the project consist of digging or trenching?
Although McConnell AFB has been surveyed for archeological sites,
there is always the potential for unknown, and unanticipated sites to be
discovered during any project involving excavation. Such sites can be
badly damaged or destroyed by excavation.
If previously undetected archeological resources are discovered during
project activities work must be stopped immediately, and the individual
responsible for implementing the work or job foreman will immediately
notify the 22 CES/CEAN. The site must be protected from further
disturbance until 22 CES/CEAN has cleared the project to proceed!
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS ADDED TO ALL PROJECTS
52.223-3, Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data.
52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification.
52.223-5, Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information.
52.223-6, Drug-Free Workplace.
52.223-7, Notice of Radioactive Materials.
52.223-8, [Reserved]
52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for
EPA-Designated Products.
52.223-10, Waste Reduction Program.
52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances.
52.223-12, Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners.
52.223-13, Certification of Toxic Chemical Release Reporting.
52.223-14, Toxic Chemical Release Reporting.
In addition to the above clauses, all contracts shall include the
following clause that is published on the MAFB LAN :
AFI 32-7086/50SUP1, Hazardous Materials Management, 03 Jan 00
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