Section 01900

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes: Procedures required when encountering hazardous materials at the

Work site.

1.2 REFERENCES

A. California Health and Safety Code, Section 25117. B. State of California Code of Regulations (CCR):

1. Title 8. Industrial Relations:

a. Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations

2. Title 17. Public Health:

a. Division 1 – Department of Health Services

3. Title 22. Social Security:

a. Division 4 - Environmental Health

b. Division 4.5 - Environmental Health Standards for the Management of

Hazardous Waste

4. Title 27. Environmental Protection:

a. Division 2 – Solid Waste

C. United States Code of Federal Regulation (CFR), Title 29 and Title 40:

1. 29 CFR 1910.1000

2. 29 CFR 1910.134

3. 40 CFR 261

4. 40 CFR 263

D. Steel Structure Painting Council:

1. Guide 6 - Guide for Containing Debris Generated During Paint Removal

Operations

2. Guide 7 - Guide to the Disposal of Lead-Contaminated Surface Preparation

Debris

3. Guide 10 – Guide to Safety and Health Requirements

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit laboratory reports, job hazard analysis, hazardous material removal plans, and certifications in accordance with the General Requirements, section entitled “Job Hazard Analysis”.

1.4 OPERATING DIGESTERS

A. Observe safety precautions in vicinity of operating digesters, which contain digester gases, including methane, hydrogen sulfide, and carbon dioxide.

1.5 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PROCEDURES

A. Hazardous materials are those defined by California Health and Safety Code, Section

25117.

B. When Hazardous Materials Have Been Found:

1. Notify immediately OCSD, ENGINEER, and other affected persons.

2. Prepare and submit to the ENGINEER a plan of action.

3. Implement plan of action.

4. Notify such agencies as are required to be notified by Laws and Regulations with the times stipulated by such Laws and Regulations.

5. Designate a Certified Industrial Hygienist to issue pertinent instructions and recommendations for protection of workers and other affected persons' health and safety.

6. Identify and contact Subcontractors and licensed personnel qualified to undertake storage, removal, transportation, disposal, and other remedial work required by, and in accordance with, Laws and Regulations.

C. Forward to ENGINEER copies of reports, permits, receipts, and other documentation related to remedial work.

D. Assume responsibility for worker health and safety, including health and safety of

Subcontractors and their workers.

1. Instruct workers on recognition and reporting of materials that may be hazardous. E. File requests for changes for adjustments to Contract Times and Contract Price due

to the finding of Hazardous Materials in the Work site in accordance with the General Conditions, section entitled “Request for Change (Changes at CONTRACTOR’s Request)”.

1. Minimize delays by continuing performance of the Work in areas not affected by hazardous materials operations.

1.6 LEAD PAINT REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL

A. Dispose of lead paint in accordance with the General Requirements, section entitled

“Environmental Control”.

1.7 ASBESTOS MATERIALS

A. Asbestos materials are classified as hazardous materials in accordance with the California Health and Safety Code, Section 25117. CONTRACTOR shall immediately notify the ENGINEER upon discovery of such materials in the construction area.

B. The CONTRACTOR shall remove asbestos materials from the construction area. All asbestos material shall be disposed by OCSD and disposed of in compliance with all applicable State and Federal Regulations. Asbestos materials removal and disposal shall be performed by a Subcontractor specifically certified and licensed in asbestos removal and abatement.

1.8 WASTEWATER GRIT, SCREENINGS, AND SLUDGE REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL

A. Wastewater grit, screenings, and sludge are unsuitable, contaminated materials, and depending upon their chemical composition, may be classified as hazardous materials in accordance with the California Health and Safety Code, Section 25117.

B. CONTRACTOR shall prepare and submit to the ENGINEER an Excavated

Hazardous Materials Identification and Disposal Plan.

C. Wastewater grit, screenings, and sludge may be buried in the construction area and exposed during the Work. CONTRACTOR shall immediately notify the ENGINEER upon discovery of such materials in the construction area.

D. Wastewater grit, screenings, sludge may be odorous, generate harmful and potentially lethal gases, attract vectors, be ignited by flames or sparks, contain hazardous materials and pose a health and safety risk. CONTRACTOR shall take all necessary precautions to safely and properly handle, remove, and dispose of such material found in the construction area.

E. Wastewater grit, screenings, and sludge shall be removed from the construction area and disposed of in compliance with all applicable State and Federal regulations. CONTRACTOR shall handle, excavate, dewater to at least 50 percent solids (by weight), store, test, load haul trucks, and transport wastewater grit, screenings, and sludge to the Simi Valley Landfill and Recycling Center, owned and operated by Waste Management of California, and located at 2801 Madera Road, Simi Valley, California 93065, or other disposal site approved for such material.

F. Wastewater grit, screenings, and sludge shall not be returned, discharged or dumped to any Plant No. 1 facilities, to any sanitary sewer, or to any general waste facilities or dumpsters.

G. Wastewater grit, screenings, and sludge shall be contained within the construction area and not allowed to be mixed with suitable backfill materials. Runoff from exposed wastewater grit, screenings, and sludge shall be contained within the construction area and handled in accordance with storm water management requirements set forth in Section 01140, Work Restrictions and Section 02270, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION (NOT USED)