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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2001-R0164 - Contract Bid For Chapel Hill Paving Project - Lone Star Dirt & Paving - 04/26/2001Resolution No. 2001-RO164 April 26, 2001 Item No. 41 RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock BE and is hereby authorized and directed to execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, a Contract per Bid #079- 01/LR for the Chapel Hill paving project, by and between the City of Lubbock and Lone Star Dirt & Paving of Lubbock, Texas, and related documents. Said Contract is attached hereto and incorporated in this resolution as if fully set forth herein and shall be included in the minutes of the City Council. Passed by the City Council this 26th ATTEST: Rebecca Garza, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Victor Kilm n, Purchasing Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM: h��L� "L, /V" - William de Haas Contract Manager/Attorney gs/ccdocs/Contract-Lone Star Dirt & Paving.res April 11, 2001 day of April , 2001. ALEX "TY" COOKE, MAYOR PRO TEM I I CITY OF LUBBOCK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM SPECIFICATIONS FOR -,7 CHAPEL HILL PAVING PROJECT BID #079-01/LR "I'll I'll, A REST RATING - LICENSED I TEXAS I BY CITY OF LUBBOCK Lubbock, Texas CITY OF LUBBOCK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM SPECIFICATIONS FOR TITLE: CHAPEL HILL PAVING PROJECT ADDRESS: LUBBOCK, TEXAS BID NUMBER: 079-01/LR PROJECT NUMBER: 4541.503.9259 CONTRACT PREPARED BY: PURCHASING DEPARTMENT A" APO INDEX 1. NOTICE TO BIDDERS 2. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS 3. BID SUBMITTAL - BID FOR UNIT COST CONTRACTS 4. PAYMENT BOND 5. PERFORMANCE BOND 6. CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE 7. HUD CERTIFICATIONS 8. CONTRACT 9. GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE AGREEMENT 10. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF THE AGREEMENT 11. EXHIBITS A. COPELAND ANTI -KICKBACK REGULATIONS 12. CURRENT WAGE RATE DETERMINATIONS 13. SPECIFICATIONS No Text NOTICE TO BIDDERS BID #079-01/LR Sealed bids addressed to Victor Kilman, Purchasing Manager, City of Lubbock, Texas, will be received in the office of the Purchasing Manager, Municipal Building, 1625 13th Street, Room L-04, Lubbock, Texas, 79401, until 2:00 o'clock p.m. on the 5th day of April, 2001, or as changed by the issuance of formal addenda to all planholders, to furnish all labor and materials and perform all work for the construction of the following described project: "CHAPEL HILL PAVING PROJECT" After the expiration of the time and date above first written, said sealed bids will be opened in the office of the Purchasing Manager and publicly read aloud. It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to insure that his bid is actually in the office of the Purchasing Manager for the City of Lubbock, prior to the expiration of the date above first written. Bids are due at 2:00 o'clock p.m. on the 5th day of April, 2001, and the City of Lubbock City Council will f** consider the bids on the 26th day of April, 2001, at the Municipal Building, 1625 13th Street, Lubbock, Texas, or as soon thereafter as may be reasonably convenient, subject to the right to reject any or all bids and waive any formalities. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond in accordance with Chapter 2253, Government Code, in the amount of 100% of the total contract price in the event that said contract price exceeds $100,000 and the successful bidder will be required to furnish a payment bond in accordance with Chapter 2253, Government Code, in the amount of 100% of the total contract price in the event that said contract price exceeds $25,000. Said statutory bonds should be issued by a company carrying a current Best Rating of B or su erior. •� Bidders are required, whether or not a payment or performance bond is required, to submit a cashier's or certified check issued by a bank satisfactory to the City of Lubbock, or a bid bond from a reliable surety company, payable without recourse to the order of the City of Lubbock in an amount not less than 5% of the total amount of the bid submitted as a guarantee that bidder will enter into a contract and execute all necessary bonds (if required) within fifteen (15) days after notice of award of the contract to him. It shall be each bidders sole responsibility to inspect the site of the work and to inform himself regarding all local conditions under which the work is to be done. It shall be understood and agreed that all such factors have been thoroughly investigated and considered in the preparation of the bid submitted. There will be a non -mandatory pre-bid conference on 27th day of March, 2001 at 10:00 o'clock a.m., in the Purchasing Conference Room L04, Lubbock, Texas. Bidders may view the plans and specifications without charge at Lubbock City Hall, 1625 13'h Street, Lubbock, Texas, Purchasing Department, Room L-04. Plans and specifications may be obtained by the bidder for a $100.00 refundable charge per set. Plans and specifications will be shipped at the bidder's expense. If bidder requires overnight or second day expedited method parcel shipment, the bidder will incur shipping charges and must furnish the name of the service to be used and the bidder's account number. Attention of each bidder is particularly called to the schedule of general prevailing rate of per diem wages included in the contract documents on file in the office of the Purchasing Manager of the City of Lubbock, which document is specifically referred to in this notice to bidders. Each bidder's attention is further directed to provision of Article 5159a, Vernon's Ann. Civil St., and the requirements contained therein concerning the above wage scale and payment by the contractor of the prevailing rates of wages as heretofore established by owner in said wage scale. The City of Lubbock hereby notifies all bidders that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority and women business enterprises will be afforded equal opportunities to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, disability, or national origin in consideration for an award. -continued- la The City of Lubbock does not discriminate against persons with disabilities. City of Lubbock pre-bid meetings and Olt* bid openings are available to all persons regardless of disability. If you would like bid information made available in a more accessible format or if you require assistance, please contact the City of Lubbock Human Relations Office at (806) w 775-2281 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. CITY OF LUBBOCK 1tt, VICTOR KILMAN PURCHASING MANAGER Bid documents may be examined at no charge in the Purchasing Department at 162513th Street, Room L-04, Lubbock, Texas 79401; and may be obtained by telephone (806) 775-2167/Fax (806) 775-2164. A-10 2 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS r 1 BID DELIVERY. TIME & DATE GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS a .. 1.1 The City of Lubbock is seeking written and sealed competitive bids to furnish CHAPEL HILL PAVING PROJECT per the attached specifications and contract documents. Sealed bids will be received no later than 2:00 p.m. CST, the 5th day of April, 2001 at the office listed below. Any bid received after the date and hour specified will be rejected and returned unopened to the bidder. Each bid and supporting documentation must be in a sealed envelope or container plainly labeled in the lower left-hand corner: "ITB #079-011LR, CHAPEL HILL PAVING PROJECT" and the bid opening date and time. Bidders must also include their company name and address on the outside of the envelope or container. Bids must be addressed to: Victor Kilman, Purchasing Manager City of Lubbock 1625 13th Street, Room L-04 Lubbock, Texas 79401 1.2 Bidders are responsible for making certain bids are delivered to the Purchasing Department. Mailing of a bid does not ensure that the bid will be delivered on time or delivered at all. If bidder does not hand deliver bid, we suggest that he/she use some sort of delivery service that provides a receipt. 1.3 Bids will be accepted in person, by United States Mail, by United Parcel Service, or by private courier service. No bids will be accepted by oral communication, telephone, electronic mail, telegraphic transmission, or telefacsimile transmission. THE CITY WILL NOT ACCEPT FAX BIDS. 1.4 The City of Lubbock reserves the right to postpone the date and time for opening bids through an addendum. 2 PRE-BID MEETING 2.1 For the purpose of familiarizing bidders with the requirements, answering questions, and issuing addenda as needed for the clarification of the Invitation to Bid (ITB) documents, a non-mandatorypre-bid meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m.. March 27th. 2001 in Purchasing Conference Room L04, Lubbock. Texas. All - persons attending the meeting will be asked to identify themselves and the prospective bidder they represent. 2.2 It is the bidder's responsibility to attend the pre-bid meeting though the meeting is not mandatory. The City will not be responsible for providing information discussed at the pre-bid meeting to bidders who do not attend the pre-bid meeting. 3 ADDENDA & MODIFICATIONS 3.1 Any changes, additions, or clarifications to the ITB are made by written bid addenda. 3.2 Any bidder in doubt as to the true meaning of any part of the specifications or other documents may request an interpretation thereof from the Purchasing Department. At the request of the bidder, or in the event the Purchasing Department deems the interpretation to be substantive, the interpretation will be made by written addendum issued by the Purchasing Department. Such addendum issued by the „ Purchasing Department will be sent to all bidders receiving the original Invitation to Bid (ITB) and will become part of the bid package having the same binding effect as provisions of the original bid. NO VERBAL EXPLANATIONS OR INTERPRETATIONS WILL BE BINDING. In order to have a request for interpretation considered, the request must be submitted in writing and must be received by the City of �-� Lubbock Purchasing Department no later than five (5) days before the bid closing date. 3.3 All addenda, amendments, and interpretations of this solicitation shall be in writing. The City of Lubbock shall not be legally bound by any amendment or interpretation that is not in writing. Only information supplied by the City of Lubbock Purchasing Department in writing or in this ITB should be used in preparing bid responses. All contacts that a bidder may have had before or after receipt of this ITB with any individuals, employees, or representatives of the City and any information that may have been read in any news media or seen or heard in any communication facility regarding this bid should be disregarded in preparing responses. 3.4 The City does not assume responsibility for the receipt of any addendum sent to bidders. ` 1 4 EXAMINATION OF DOCUMENTS AND REQUIREMENTS 4.1 Each bidder shall carefully examine all ITB documents and thoroughly familiarize itself with all requirements before submitting a bid to ensure that their bid meets the intent of these specifications. 4.2 Before submitting a bid, each bidder shall be responsible for making all investigations and examinations that are necessary to ascertain conditions and requirements affecting the requirements of this Invitation to Bid. Failure to make such investigations and examinations shall not relieve the bidder from obligation to comply, in every detail, with all provisions and requirements of the Invitation to Bid. 4.3 Notices of any discrepancies or omissions in these plans, specifications, or contract documents, shall be given to the Purchasing Manager and a clarification obtained before the bids are received, and if no such notice is received by the Purchasing Manager prior to the opening of bids, then it shall be deemed that the bidder fully understands the work to be included and has provided sufficient sums in its bid to complete the work in accordance with these plans and specifications. If bidder does not notify Purchasing Manager before bidding of any discrepancies or omissions, then it shall be deemed for all purposes that the plans and specifications are sufficient and adequate for completion of the project. It is further agreed that any request for clarification must be submitted no later than five (5) calendar days prior to the opening of bids. 5 BID PREPARATION COSTS 5.1 Issuance of this ITB does not commit the City of Lubbock, in any way, to pay any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of a bid. 5.2 The issuance of this ITB does not obligate the City of Lubbock to enter into contract for any services or equipment. 5.3 All costs related to the preparation and submission of a bid shall be paid by the bidder. 6 TRADE SECRETS CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION AND THE TEXAS PUBLIC INFORMATION ACT 6.1 If you consider any portion of your bid to be privileged or confidential by statute or judicial decision, including trade secrets and commercial or financial information, clearly identify those portions. 6.2 The City of Lubbock will honor your notations of trade secrets and confidential information and decline to release such information initially, but please note that the final determination of whether a particular portion of your bid is in fact a trade secret or commercial or financial information that may be withheld from public inspection will be made by the Texas Attorney General or a court of competent jurisdiction. In the event a public information request is received for a portion of your bid that you have marked as being confidential information, you will be notified of such request and you will be required to justify your legal position in writing to the Texas Attorney General pursuant to Section 552.305 of the Government Code. In the event that it is determined by opinion or order of the Texas Attorney General or a court of competent jurisdiction that such information is in fact not privileged and confidential under Section 552.110 of the Government Code and Section 252.049 of the Local Government Code, then such information will be made available to the requester. 6.3 Marking your entire bid CON FIDENTIAUPROPRIETARY is not in conformance with the Texas Open Records Act. 7 LICENSES, PERMITS, TAXES The price or prices for the work shall include full compensation for all taxes, permits, etc. that the bidder is or may be required to pay. 8 CONFLICT OF INTEREST 8.1 The bidder shall not offer or accept gifts or anything of value nor enter into any business arrangement with any employee, official or agent of the City of Lubbock. 8.2 By signing and executing this bid, the bidder certifies and represents to the City the bidder has not offered, conferred or agreed to confer any pecuniary benefit or other thing of value for the receipt of special treatment, advantage, information, recipient's decision, opinion, recommendation, vote or any other exercise of discretion concerning this bid. 2 Ma P" 9 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS 9.1 All work covered by the contract shall be done in accordance with contract documents described in the General Conditions. 9.2 All bidders shall be thoroughly familiar with all of the requirements set forth on the contract documents for the construction of this project and shall be responsible for the satisfactory completion of all work contemplated by said contract documents. 10 PLANS FOR USE BY BIDDERS ,., It is the intent of the City of Lubbock that all parties with an interest in submitting a bid on the project covered by the contract documents be given a reasonable opportunity to examine the documents and prepare a bid without charge or forfeiture of deposit. The contract documents, may be examined without charge as noted in the Notice to Bidders. r 11 BIDDER INQUIRIES AND CLARIFICATION OF REQUIREMENTS 11.1 It is the intent and purpose of the City of Lubbock that this request permit competitive bids. It shall be the bidder's responsibility to advise the Purchasing_ Manager if any language requirements etc or any Such notification must be submitted in writing and must be received by the City of Lubbock Purchasing Office no later than five (5) calendar days before the bid closing date. A review of such notifications will be made. 11.2 NO BIDDER SHALL REQUEST ANY INFORMATION VERBALLY. ALL REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR CLARIFICATION CONCERNING THIS INVITATION TO BID (ITB) MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING NO LATER THAN FIVE (5) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE BID CLOSING DATE AND ADDRESSED TO: LAURA RITCHIE, SENIOR BUYER City of Lubbock 1625 13" Street Lubbock, Texas 79401 Fax: (806) 775-2164 Email: LRitchie@mail.ci.lubbock.tx.us 12 TIME AND ORDER FOR COMPLETION 12.1 The construction covered by the contract documents shall be fully completed within SIXTY (60) WORKING DAYS from the date specified in the Notice to Proceed issued by the City of Lubbock to the successful bidder. 12.2 The Contractor will be permitted to prosecute the work in the order of his own choosing, provided, however, the City reserves the right to require the Contractor to submit a progress schedule of the work contemplated by the contract documents. In the event the City requires a progress schedule to be submitted, and it is determined by the City that the progress of the work is not in accordance with the progress schedule so submitted, the City may direct the Contractor to take such action as the City deems necessary to ensure completion of the project within the time specified. 13 PAYMENT All payments due to Contractor shalt be made in accordance with the provisions of the General Conditions of the contract documents. 14 AFFIDAVITS OF BILLS PAID The City of Lubbock reserves the right, prior to final acceptance of this project to require the Contractor to execute an affidavit that all bills for labor, materials and incidentals incurred in the construction of the improvements contemplated by the contract documents have been paid in full and that there are no claims pending, of which the Contractor has been notified. 15 MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP The intent of these contract documents is that only materials and workmanship of the best quality and grade will be furnished. The fact that the specifications may fail to be sufficiently complete in some detail will not relieve 3 the Contractor of full responsibility for providing materials of high quality and for protecting them adequately until incorporated into the project. The presence or absence of a representative of the City on the site will not relieve the Contractor of full responsibility of complying with this provision. The specifications for materials and methods set forth in the contract documents provide minimum standards of quality, which the Owner believes necessary to procure a satisfactory project. 16 GUARANTEES 16.1 All equipment and materials incorporated in the project and all construction shall be guaranteed against defective materials and workmanship. Prior to final acceptance, the Contractor shall furnish to the Owner, a written general guarantee which shall provide that the Contractor shall remedy any defects in the work, and pay for any and all damages of any nature whatsoever resulting in such defects, when such defects appear within ONE year from date of final acceptance of the work as a result of defective materials or workmanship, at no cost to the Owner (City of Lubbock). 16.2 Notwithstanding any provisions contained in the contractual agreement, the Contractor represents and warrants fault -free performance and fault -free result in the processing date and date -related data (including, but not limited to calculating, comparing and sequencing) of all hardware, software and firmware products delivered and services provided under this Contract, individually or in combination, as the case may be from the effective date of this Contract. Also, the Contractor warrants calculations will be recognized and accommodated and will not, in any way, result in hardware, software or firmware failure. The City of Lubbock, at its sole option, may require the Contractor, at any time, to demonstrate the _ procedures it intends to follow in order to comply with all the obligations contained herein. 16.3 The obligations contained herein apply to products and services provided by the Contractor, its sub- contractor or any third party involved in the creation or development of the products and services to be delivered to the City of Lubbock under this Contract. Failure to comply with any of the obligations contained herein, may result in the City of Lubbock availing itself of any of its rights under the law and under this Contract including, but not limited to, its right pertaining to termination or default. 16.4 The warranties contained herein are separate and discrete from any other warranties specified in this Contract, and are not subject to any disclaimer of warranty, implied or expressed, or limitation to the Contractor's liability which may be specified in this Contract, its appendices, its schedules, its annexes or any document incorporated in this Contract by reference. 17 PLANS FOR THE CONTRACTOR The contractor will be furnished one set of plans and specifications, and related contract documents for his use f during construction. Plans and specifications for use during construction will only be furnished directly to the Contractor. The Contractor shall then distribute copies of plans and specifications to suppliers, subcontractors or others, as required for proper prosecution of the work contemplated by the Contractor. 18 PROTECTION OF THE WORK The Contractor shall be responsible for the care, preservation, conservation, and protection of all materials, supplies, machinery, equipment, tools, apparatus, accessories, facilities, and all means of construction, and any and all parts of the work whether the Contractor has been paid, partially paid, or not paid for such work, until the date the City issues its certificate of completion to Contractor. The City reserves the right, after the bids have been opened and before the contract has been awarded, to require of a bidder the following information: (a) The experience record of the bidder showing completed jobs of a similar nature to the one covered by the intended contract and all work in progress with bond amounts and percentage completed. (b) A sworn statement of the current financial condition of the bidder. (c) Equipment schedule. 19 TEXAS STATE SALES TAX 19.1 This contract is issued by an organization which qualifies for exemption provisions pursuant to provisions of Article 20.04 of the Texas Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax Act. 19.2 The Contractor must obtain a limited sales, excise and use tax permit which shall enable him to buy the materials to be incorporated into the work without paying the tax at the time of purchase. 4 20 PROTECTION OF SUBSURFACE LINES AND STRUCTURES It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to prosecute the work contemplated by the contract documents in such a way as to exercise due care to locate and prevent damage to all underground pipelines, utility lines, conduits or other underground structures which might or could be damaged by Contractor during the construction of the project contemplated by these contract documents. The City of Lubbock agrees that it will furnish Contractor the location of all such underground lines and utilities of which it has knowledge. However, such fact shall not relieve the Contractor of his responsibilities aforementioned. All such underground lines or structures cut or damaged by Contractor during the prosecution of the work contemplated by this contract shall be repaired immediately by Contractor to the satisfaction of the City of Lubbock, Texas, at Contractor's expense. 21 BARRICADES AND SAFETY MEASURES The contractor shall, at his own expense, furnish and erect such barricades, fences, lights and danger signals, and shall take such other precautionary measures for the protection of persons, property and the work as may be necessary. The Contractor will be held responsible for all damage to the work due to failure of barricades, signs, and lights to protect it, and when damage is incurred, the damaged portion shall be immediately removed and replaced by Contractor at his own cost and expense. The Contractor's responsibility for maintenance of barricades, signs, and lights shall not cease until the date of issuance to Contractor of City's certificate of acceptance of the project. 22 EXPLOSIVES 22.1 The use of explosives will not be permitted unless written permission to do so is obtained by the Contractor from the City. In all cases where written permission is obtained for the use of explosives, the Contractor shall assume full responsibility for all damage, which may occur as a direct or indirect result of the blasting. In addition, in all cases where explosives are authorized to be used, the Contractor shall use utmost care so as not to endanger life or property and the Contractor shall further use only such methods as are currently utilized by persons, firms, or corporations engaged in similar type of construction activity. 22.2 Explosive materials shall not be stored or kept at the construction site by the Contractor. 22.3 In all cases where explosives are to be used during the construction of the project contemplated by this contract, it shall be the duty of the Contractor to notify each utility company having structures (above or below the ground) in proximity to the site of the work of Contractor's intention to use explosives, and such notice shall be given sufficiently in advance to enable the companies to take such steps as they may deem necessary to protect their property from injury. Such notice, however, shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for any damage resulting from his blasting operations. 23 CONTRACTOR'S REPRESENTATIVE The successful bidder shall be required to have a responsible local representative available at all times while the work is in progress under this contract. The successful bidder shall be required to furnish the name, address and telephone number where such local representative may be reached during the time that the work contemplated by this contract is in progress. M— 24 INSURANCE 24.1 The Contractor shall not commence work under this contract until he has obtained all insurance as required in the General Conditions of the contract documents, from an underwriter authorized to do business in the State of Texas and satisfactory to the City. Proof of coverage shall be furnished to the City and written notice of cancellation or any material change will be provided ten (10) days in advance of cancellation or change. All policies shall contain an agreement on the part of the insurer waiving the right to subrogation. The Contractor shall procure and carry at his sole cost and expense through the life of this contract, insurance protection as hereinafter specified. Coverage in excess of that specified herein also shall be acceptable. Such insurance shall be carried with an insurance company authorized to transact business in the State of Texas and shall cover all operations in connection with this contract, whether performed by the Contractor or a subcontractor, or separate policies shall be provided covering the operation of each subcontractor. A certificate of insurance specifying each and all coverages shall be submitted before contract execution. 24.2 The insurance certificates furnished shall name the City as an additional insured, or in the alternative, shall be accompanied by a statement from the Contractor to the effect that no work on this particular project shall be subcontracted. It shall be the contractor's responsibility to provide 5 to the owner all proof of coverage insurance documents including workers compensation coverage for each subcontractor. 25 LABOR AND WORKING HOURS 25.1 Attention of each bidder is particularly called to the schedule of general prevailing rate of per diem wages included in these contract documents. The wage rate that must be paid on this project shall not be less than specified in the schedule of general prevailing rates of per diem wages as above mentioned. The bidders' attention is further directed to the requirements of Article 5159a, Vernon's Annotated Civil Statutes providing for the payment of the wage schedules above mentioned and the bidder's obligations thereunder. The inclusion of the schedule of general prevailing rate of per diem wages in these contract documents does not release the Contractor from compliance with any wage law that may be applicable. Construction work under this contract requiring an inspector will not be performed on weekends or holidays unless the following conditions exist: 25.1.1 The project being constructed is essential to the City of Lubbock's ability to provide the necessary w service to its citizens. 25.1.2 Delays in construction are due to factors outside the control of the Contractor. The Contractor is approaching the penalty provisions of the contract and Contractor can show he has made a diligent effort to complete the contract within the allotted time. 25.2 Before construction work requiring an inspector is to be performed on weekends or holidays, the Contractor must notify the Owner's Representative not less than three full working days prior to the weekend or holiday he desires to do work and obtain written permission from the Owner's Representative to do such work. The final decision on whether to allow construction work requiring an inspector on weekends or holidays will be made by the Owner's Representative. 25.3 In any event, if a condition should occur or arise at the site of this project or from the work being done under this contract which is hazardous or dangerous to property or life, the Contractor shall immediately commence work, regardless of the day of the week or the time of day, to correct or alleviate such condition so that it is no longer dangerous to property or life. 26 PAYMENT OF EMPLOYEES AND FILING OF PAYROLLS The contractor and each of his subcontractors shall pay each of his employees engaged in work on the project under this contract in full (less mandatory legal deductions) in cash, or by check readily cashable without discount, not less often than once each week. The Contractor and each of his, subcontractors engaged at the site of the work shall not later than the seventh day following the payment of wages, file with the Owner's Representative, or Engineer, a certified, sworn, legible copy of such payroll. This shall contain the name of each employee, his classification, the number of hours worked on each day, rate of pay, and net pay. The affidavit shall state that the copy is a true and correct copy of such payroll, that no rebates or deductions (except as shown) have been made, or will in the future be made from the wages paid as shown thereon. The Contractor must classify employees according to one of the classifications set forth in the schedule of general prevailing rate of per diem wages, which schedule is included in the contract documents. The Contractor shall forfeit as a penalty to the City of Lubbock on whose behalf this contract is made, ten dollars for each laborer, workman, or mechanic employed for each calendar day, or portion thereof, such laborer, workman or mechanic is paid less than the wages assigned to his particular classification as set forth in the schedule of general prevailing rate of per diem wages included in these contract documents. 27 PROVISIONS CONCERNING ESCALATION CLAUSES Bids submitted containing any conditions which provide for changes in the stated bid price due to increases or decreases in the cost of materials, labor or other items required for the project will be rejected and returned to the bidder without being considered. 28 PREPARATION FOR BID 28.1 The bidder shall submit his bid on forms furnished by the City. All blank spaces in the form shall be correctly filled in and the bidder shall state the price both in words and numerals, for which he intends to do the work contemplated or furnish the materials required. Such prices shall be written in ink, distinctly and legibly, or typewritten. In case of discrepancy between the price written in words and the price written in figures, the price written in words shall govern. r 28.2 If the bid is submitted by an individual, his name must be signed by him or his duly authorized agent. If a bid is submitted by a firm, association, or partnership, the name and address of each member must be �*R given and the bid signed by a member of the firm, association or partnership, or person duly authorized. If the bid is submitted by a company or corporation, the company or corporate name and business address must be given, and the bid signed by an official or duly authorized agent. Powers of attorney authorizing agents or others to sign bids must be properly certified and must be in writing and submitted with the bid. The bid shall be executed in ink. 28.3 Each bid shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope, addressed as specified in the Notice to Bidders, and endorsed on the outside of the envelope in the following manner: 28.3.1 Bidder's name 28.3.2 Bid for (description of the project). 28.4 Bid submittals may be withdrawn and resubmitted at any time. before the time set for opening of the bids, but no bid may be withdrawn or altered thereafter. 28.5 Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 252.043(a), a competitive sealed bid that has been opened may not be changed for the purpose of correcting an error in the bid price. THEREFORE, ANY CORRECTIONS TO THE BID PRICE MUST BE MADE ON THE BID SUBMITTAL FORM PRIOR TO BID OPENING. 29 BOUND COPY OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS Bidder understands and agrees that the contract to be executed by bidder shall be bound and include the following: (a) Notice to Bidders: , (b) General Instructions to Bidders. (c) Bidder's Submittal. (d) Statutory Bond (if required). (e) Contract Agreement. (f) General Conditions. (g) Special Conditions (if any). (h) Specifications. (i) Insurance Certificates. Q) All other documents made available to bidder for his inspection in accordance with the Notice to Bidders. If Plans and Specifications are too bulky or cumbersome to be physically bound, they are to be considered ., incorporated by reference into the aforementioned contract documents. 30 QUALIFICATIONS OF BIDDERS The bidder may be required before the award of any contract to show to the complete satisfaction of the City of Lubbock that it has the necessary facilities, ability, and financial resources to provide the service specified therein in a satisfactory manner. The bidder may also be required to give a past history and references in order to satisfy the City of Lubbock about the bidder's qualifications. The City of Lubbock may make reasonable investigations deemed necessary and proper to determine the ability of the bidder to perform the work, and the bidder shall furnish to the City of Lubbock all information for this purpose that may be requested. The City of Lubbock reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, the bidder fails to satisfy the City of Lubbock that the bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the contract and to complete the work described therein. Evaluation of the bidder's qualifications shall include: (a) The ability, capacity, skill, and financial resources to perform the work or provide the service required. (b) The ability of the bidder to perform the work or provide the service promptly or within the time specified, without delay or interference. (c) The character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience, and efficiency of the bidder. (d) The quality of performance of previous contracts or services. �"' 7 31 BID AWARD 31.1 The City of Lubbock reserves the right to reject any or all bids, reject any particular item on a bid, and to waive immaterial formalities and to accept the offer most advantageous to the City of Lubbock in its sole discretion. Unless otherwise specified herein, the City shall award the bid based on the total bid for Bid Items 1 through 9 plus the sum of any Additive Alternate Bids the City may select. 31.2 All bids are evaluated for compliance with specifications before the bid price is considered. Response to specifications is primary in determining the best low bid. Failure to comply with the specifications may result in disqualification of the bid. 31.3 In case of tie bids, preference will be given to local bidders. Consistent and continued tie bidding may be cause for rejection of bids by the City of Lubbock and/or investigation by the Attorney General to determine possible Anti -Trust violations. 31.4 Before the City may award a bid to a nonresident bidder, the nonresident bidder's bid must be lower than lowest bid submitted by a responsible Texas bidder by the same margin or amount that a Texas bidder would be required to underbid the nonresident bidder in the nonresident bidders' home state. 31.5 Any contract made, or purchase order issued, as a result of this Invitation to Bid, shall be entered into the State of Texas and under the laws of the State of Texas. In connection with the performance of work, the Bidder agrees to comply with the Fair Labor Standard Act, Equal Opportunity Employment Act, and all other applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, regulations, and executive orders to the extent that the same may be applicable. 31.6 NO INDIVIDUAL OF ANY USING DEPARTMENT HAS THE AUTHORITY TO LEGALLY AND/OR FINANCIALLY COMMIT THE CITY TO ANY CONTRACT, AGREEMENT OR PURCHASE ORDER FOR GOODS OR SERVICES, UNLESS SPECIFICALLY SANCTIONED BY THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS INVITATION TO BID. BID SUBMITTAL 1 ,MIME BID SUBMITTAL LUMP SUM BID CONTRACT DATE: 14-0-6- Of PROJECT NUMBER: #079-01/1LR - CHAPEL HILL PAVING PROJECT Bid of top C- STA0- � ra.r � �wu rA (hereinafter called Bidder) To the Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Lubbock, Texas (hereinafter called Owner) Gentlemen: The Bidder, in compliance with your invitation for bids for the construction of a CHAPEL HILL PAVING PROJECT having carefully examined the plans, specifications, instructions to bidders, notice to bidders and all other related contract documents and the site of the intended work, and being familiar with all of the conditions surrounding the construction of the intended project including the availability'of materials and labor, hereby intends to furnish all labor, materials, and supplies; and to construct the project in accordance with the plans, specifications and contract documents, within the time -e set forth therein and at the price stated in Exhibit "A." The Bidder binds himself on acceptance of his bid to execute a contract and any required bonds, according to the accompanying forms, for performing and completing the said work within the time stated and for the prices stated in Exhibit "A" of this bid. Bidder hereby agrees to commence the work on the above project on or before a date to be specified in a written ' "Notice to Proceed" of the Owner and to fully complete the project within 60 (SIXTY) working days thereafter as stipulated in the specifications and other contract documents. Bidder hereby further agrees to pay to Owner as liquidated damages the sum of $300.00 (THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS) for each consecutive calendar day in excess of the time set forth herein above for completion of this project, all as more fully set forth in the general conditions of the contract documents. Bidder understands and agrees that this bid submittal shall be completed and submitted in accordance with instruction number 21 of the General Instructions to Bidders. Bidder understands that the Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any formality in the bidding. The Bidder agrees that this bid shall be good and may not be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) calendar days after the scheduled closing time for receiving bids. The undersigned Bidder hereby declares that he has visited the site of the work and has carefully examined the plans, specifications and contract documents pertaining to the work covered by this bid, and he further agrees to commence work on or before the date specified in the written notice to proceed, and to substantially complete the work on which he has bid; as provided in the contract documents. Bidders are required, whether or not a payment or performance bond is required, to submit a cashier's check or certified check issued by a bank satisfactory to the City of Lubbock, or a bid bond from a reliable surety company, payable without recourse to the order of the City of Lubbock in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid submitted as a guarantee that bidder will enter into a contract, obtain all required insurance policies, and execute all necessary bonds (if required) within fifteen (15) days after notice of award of the contract to him. OWA 1 rr , Enclosed with this bid is a Cashier's Check or Certified Check for Dollars ($ ) or a Bid Bond in the sum of 5910 Dollars ($ ), which it is agreed shall be collected and retained by the Owner as liquidated damages in the event the bid is accepted by the Owner and the undersigned fails to execute the necessary contract documents, insurance certificates, and the required bond (if any) with the Owner within fifteen (15) days after the date of receipt of written notification of acceptance of said bid; otherwise, said check or bond shall be returned to the undersigned upon demand. Bidder understands and agrees that the contract to be executed by Bidder shall be bound and include all contract documents made available to him for his inspection in accordance with the Notice to Bidders. MI N 1M Authorized Signature 91,>~111—f J.tJET j -p ,, AND f A -S (Printed or Typed Name) L'.1,6 _J f ow- AX -I a / i4✓ Y IV /o Company (Seal if Bidder is a Corporation) t� ATTEST: Secretary Bidder acknowledges receipt of the following addenda: Addenda No. Date Addenda No. Date Addenda No. Date Addenda No. Date Address `+u 46, 1,- , /-,. 4.0/G City, County 1�#4s )I 0A State Zip Code Telephone: k46 - 7 4�S-1 at / Fax: ef4 - 7 - /a % `{ MIWBE Firm: Woman Black American Hispanic American Asian Pacific Americ Native American Other (Specify) „^*� 2 2 3,450 LF 24" Concrete curb & gutter with 6" curb or separate reinforced concrete gutter including site clearance and subgrade preparation, reinforcement and jointing, complete in place, as shown and as specified, per linear foot: SERVICES: vcccs �'� _ /f �/LF) MATERIALS: -� �<<� r,►� �'�� ($ /LF) ($ TOTAL:C/�C•i�� s&,�e� ��%w"s. o s -,x fl k.�lc ($ J1 /LF) ($ (d� 3 160 SY "EXHIBIT A" -:.. BID SUBMITTAL reinforcement and jointing, BID FOR UNIT PRICE CONTRACTS complete in place, as shown and as specified, per Item Quantities Per Total No. & Units Description of Item Unit Amount BASE BID ($ 15 SV /SY) ($ '� ) 1 6,720 SY Type "D" Hot -Mix Asphaltic Concrete pavement, in ($155-6 /SY) ($) a street, including 3% latex polymer (SBR) and 1% �•�s ®o ---- hydrated lime, 1-1/2" (minimum compacted thickness), new 6" (minimum compacted thickness) caliche base (not recycled), including subgrade 6" concrete alley approach slabs including all preparation, prime and tack coat and dilute subgrade preparation, emulsion treatment, complete in place, as shown and as specified, per square yard: shown and as specified, per SERVICES: 11,ex DQcLOAr d .., MATERIALS: ,u,L poLtor� st /ov ($ /SY)$ TOTAL: /SY) ($SPflff(%,� ) 2 3,450 LF 24" Concrete curb & gutter with 6" curb or separate reinforced concrete gutter including site clearance and subgrade preparation, reinforcement and jointing, complete in place, as shown and as specified, per linear foot: SERVICES: vcccs �'� _ /f �/LF) MATERIALS: -� �<<� r,►� �'�� ($ /LF) ($ TOTAL:C/�C•i�� s&,�e� ��%w"s. o s -,x fl k.�lc ($ J1 /LF) ($ (d� 3 160 SY 6" concrete fillets and valley gutters, including all subgrade preparation, reinforcement and jointing, r. complete in place, as shown and as specified, per square yard: SERVICES: , /.,.� c i s /�, ---""—' ($ 15 SV /SY) ($ '� ) MATERIALS: a ($155-6 /SY) ($) TOTAL: ,. �•�s ®o ---- ($ 3I°' /SY) ($ O ) 4 75 SY 6" concrete alley approach slabs including all subgrade preparation, reinforcement and jointing, complete in place, as shown and as specified, per square yard: SERVICES: .5 �o /SY) ($ I/a. S19 ) MATERIALS: Afice. W d "limo-----"� � ($ /5 /SY) ($ //6g, � k ) TOTAL: �.�; ,+ar. >!f c�y''�` ��r�------• ($ 37;` /SY) BS -1 M "EXHIBIT A" BID SUBMITTAL BID FOR UNIT PRICE CONTRACTS Item Quantities Per Total No. & Units Description of Item Unit Amount 5 45 SY 4" concrete slab removal and legal disposal as shown and as specified, per square yard: .- SERVICES: /Ura& T)ot1,oas �4 ($ 17 /SY) ($ MATERIALS: /SY) ($ 0 ) TOTAL: �ra& Z�vtLons F'u6/oo ----^ ($ p a /SY) ($ g05i ) r•- 6 120 SY 4" concrete handicap ramp including all subgrade preparation, reinforcing, jointing, texturing & painting, etc., complete in place, as shown and as specified, per square yard: SERVICES: foo ($ 1g, /SY) MATERIALS: Et t tt �csN po[ c wL s roe ($ °�` /SY) ($ TOTAL: k��r S� �� /.11o�s d ($ 36` /SYoy`c' 7 50 SY 4" concrete sidewalk, complete in place, as shown and as specified, per square yard: SERVICES:/r, j1YCEN r��LLonS ��� _ ($ /�/SY) ($ 900�� .- MATERIALS: t N7 tiw &sf L-25 ""'/to ($ ! /SY) ($ TOTAL: ($ 3a /SY) ($ 8 620 LF Fence replacement, wood, chain link or other, including removal of existing fence (with legal disposal or on-site storage, as directed) and replacement with similar height and kind (or as directed), in proper location, with fence and corner posts, gates, stringers, rails, braces, fabric, pickets and whatever else is necessary, etc. complete in place, as shown, specified or as directed, per linear foot of new fence: ,..a SERVICES: 14.,s V1_1r1G------ ($ H /LF) ($ MATERIALS: ad %/ , ; /�v /LF) ($ 8'6d'd' ) A.•4 TOTAL: &," $ ,2gf 2F) ($. /Zgo„ `� ) B S-2 A-2 680 LF 24" Concrete curb & gutter with 6" curb or separate reinforced concrete gutter including site clearance and subgrade preparation, reinforcement and jointing, complete in place, as shown and as specified, per linear foot: )( ' 77 SERVICES: /LF �- do f lv�+s v �' �vu --____ ($ �7� a� $ MATERIALS: �w, ffotis "�-I�„� ($ Y�°m /LF) ($ Ildl>` ) ,.., TOTAL: d ,w fav& ($ 5-t /LF) ($ S qq-o'.� ) _T A-3 5 SY 4" concrete slab removal and legal disposal as shown and as specified, per square yard: SERVICES: Ott t,e Z 14-5 �l(o ($—L— /SY) ($ q5` s ) MATERIALS: 6 - ($ _ - /SY) ($ TOTAL: /SY) ($ ) BS -3 "EXHIBIT A" BID SUBMITTAL ,,.., BID FOR UNIT PRICE CONTRACTS Item Quantities Per Total No. & Units Description of Item Unit Amount 9 50 CY Cement stabilized caliche backfill material, 3 sacks of cement per cubic yard of caliche, complete in place, as specified, per cubic yard: SERVICES: io- -- d,16- ($1Y 7 /CY) ($ 1350 406 ,50406 ) MATERIALS: .", -ter t �` �:---- ($,7? /CY) ($ /3S'®� } TOTAL: �c�K. d� !shy �! "" av---_'—($ S lCY) ($ ,,?7oo-` ) TOTAL SERVICES $ 4a, 957.&V TOTAL MATERIALS TOTAL BASE BID (Items 1 through 9) $ lg3,31o. 00 ADDITIVE ALTERNATE Awl' A-1 1,250 SY Type "D" Hot -Mix Asphaltic Concrete pavement, in a street, including 3% latex polymer (SBR) and 1% hydrated lime, 1-1/2" (minimum compacted thickness), new 6" (minimum compacted thickness) caliche base (not recycled), including subgrade preparation, prime and tack coat and dilute emulsion treatment, complete in place, as shown and as specified, per square yard: .. SERVICES: ��- �l�R� 17s�oo � � ) ($ q /SY) ($ 59 W. MATERIALS: �� a� tlo.,� ?rroo ($ /SY) ($ 7 ) .., TOTAL: Aj,e All -As d ion --- -- ($ � /SY) ($ //, 87.51c ) A-2 680 LF 24" Concrete curb & gutter with 6" curb or separate reinforced concrete gutter including site clearance and subgrade preparation, reinforcement and jointing, complete in place, as shown and as specified, per linear foot: )( ' 77 SERVICES: /LF �- do f lv�+s v �' �vu --____ ($ �7� a� $ MATERIALS: �w, ffotis "�-I�„� ($ Y�°m /LF) ($ Ildl>` ) ,.., TOTAL: d ,w fav& ($ 5-t /LF) ($ S qq-o'.� ) _T A-3 5 SY 4" concrete slab removal and legal disposal as shown and as specified, per square yard: SERVICES: Ott t,e Z 14-5 �l(o ($—L— /SY) ($ q5` s ) MATERIALS: 6 - ($ _ - /SY) ($ TOTAL: /SY) ($ ) BS -3 "EXHIBIT A" BID SUBMITTAL BID FOR UNIT PRICE CONTRACTS Item Quantities Per Total No & Units Description of Item Unit Amount A-4 40 LF Fence replacement, wood, chain link or other, including removal of existing fence (with legal disposal or on-site storage, as directed) and replacement with similar height and kind (or as directed), in proper location, with fence and corner posts, gates, stringers, rails, braces, fabric, pickets and whatever else is necessary, etc. complete in place, as shown, specified or as directed, per linear ,. foot of new fence: 0 SERVICES: ($ ��/LF) ($ gr,160 Q ) °+ MATERIALS: _ �,,, ' �%h "%- ($ r�) /LF) ($ !r-6,0 ) TOTAL: G --�_ tj rC� !%p a��---- ($ 17d /LF) ($ &W �� ) TOTAL SERVICES $ 914; . SO TOTAL MATERIALS $ /,� i7, 50 TOTAL ADDITIVE BID (Items A-1 through A-4) $ �Sp qgp . 4a �o TOTAL SERVICES $ 71,94-0 TOTAL MATERIALS $ 7I 4 eta` TOTAL BID (Items 1 through 9 & A-1 through A-4) $ /q3,, 6.20 . ,., AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE BS -4 r- 3 LIST OF SUBCONTRACTORS r— Minority Owned Yes No 1 /l�awts ❑ ❑ 2. ❑ ❑ 3. ❑ ❑ 4. ❑ ❑ 5. ❑ ❑ 6 • ❑ ❑ 7. ❑ ❑ 8. ❑ ❑ 9. ❑ ❑ 10. ❑ ❑ elm r- 3 CITY OF LUBBOCK INSURANCE REQUIREMENT AFFIDAVIT To Be Completed by Bidder And Attached to Bid Submittal 1, the undersigned Bidder, certify that the insurance requirements contained in this bid document have been reviewed by me with the below identified Insurance Agent/Broker. If I am awarded this contract by the City of Lubbock, I will be able to, within fifteen (15) days after being notified of such award by the City of Lubbock, furnish a valid insurance certificate to the City meeting all of the requirements defined in this bid/proposal. Contracto Si nature) lkl �5 C E'1 �R�►J £I� Contractor (Print) CONTRACTOR'S NAME: LOIC Srs.- D110- (Print 11 -(Print or Type ) CONTRACTOR'S ADDRESS: 1/lrl�o W in a v¢ -i, Name of Agent/Broker: S4„I-s,�n Address of Agent/Broker: 0o5 City/State/Zip: L Agent/Broker Telephone Number: 7 d, - 4 •- Date: 4-®s- 1 NOTE TO CONTRACTOR If the time requirement specified above is not met, the City has the right to reject this bid/proposal and award the contract to another contractor. If you have any questions concerning these requirements, please contact the Purchasing Manager for the City of Lubbock at (806) 775-2165. BID #079-01/1-R - CHAPEL HILL PAVING PROJECT " 4 i Un UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY 118 Second Avenue SE PO Box 73909 Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52407-3909 319-399-5700 (A Stock Company) BID BOND Know ALL BY THESE PRESENTS, that LONE STAR DIRT & PAVING CONTRACTING as Principal, hereinafter called the Principal, and the UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY, a corporation duly organized under the laws of the State of IOWA, as Surety, hereinafter called the Surety, are held and firmly bound unto CITY OF LUBBOCK Obligee, hereinafter called the Obligee, in the sum of FIVE PERCENT OF THE GREATEST AMOUNT BID ----------------------Dollars ($---------5 0--------), for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, the said principal and the said Surety, bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. WHEREAS, the Principal has submitted a bid for BID #079-01/LR CHAPEL HILL PAVING PROJECT �+ Now, THEREFORE, if the Obligee shall accept the bid of the Principal and the Principal shall enter into a contract with the Obligee in accordance with the terms of such bid, and give such bond or bonds as may be specified in the bidding or contract -~ documents with good and sufficient surety for the faithful performance of such contract and for the prompt payment of labor and material furnished in the prosecution thereof, or in the event of the failure of the Principal to enter such contract and give such bond or bonds, if the Principal shall pay to the Obligee the difference not to exceed the penalty hereof between the amount specified in said bid and such larger amount for which the Obligee may in good faith contract with another parry to perform the work covered by said bid, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect. Signed and sealed this 5TH day of APRIL A.D. , 2 0 01. LONE STAR DIRT & PAVING CONTRACTIN(g,'.1) (Principal) (witness) WESL SANDERS (rifle) PARTNER UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY (seal) ., By (witness) DEEDEE BRINKER (Attorney-in-fact) r.e s CONT 00010798 � x s� � Sxate On tt to.."M Assi`s �� sr,an exNire MARCH.21l'i 2002 unless -.sooner revoxeo,: made and executed ptrsaanT to and by authority of'`t�te foilowin9 `By Lavy Party on April 1`8, .1 73 "Article V Surety Bonds and Undertakings.". Corney m Fact the president or any Vices esi� a y her ofY�cer of the Company may; from time" fo f e .9. act to act �n behalf of the Com an in the 'ys p y execution of policies of insurance bonds undertalurc s itiature. The signature of any offfcer authorized" fiereb r 'an the Corporate seal, may bii:1 &od Q:4acs ower of attorney or ceiffficatFon of either authorized hereby; such signature and seal, when sd`used be€ng:ad 3tyre of such officer ant the original 11-h te Company to be vafiid and b riding upon the Company With tK affixed. Such attorr�m fast;"sub�ecifo the Lmiitatronsseflorth m Alf,"' respective certfficafes of outhorjf ry'by their signat%Ye and execufion of airy sucFi instruments and�(o attac�i the seal of the Company thereto .`fi a ; 3rd of Directors or atf}r other offfceb�"i" the C mo pa}may at any time revo cue all power and authorFty.p'rey,6i VITNESS WNEREtiP, tie. ;U�t1TED IR `i3r C`xSUALTY 66IV�PANY has caused the, e signed by its assistan vice president an its Cor orate s,eal to 'e hetto g:; day of MARCH AD �r r } w R NITECIIi3E' & TY CE?Mf By T 3 Assistant ss, x 2C i 2 0 0'0 before me personally Carrie JEFFREY .1 C 3A e my sworn, did depose and say: that he resides in Cedar Rapids State:: ai, ;UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY_: COMPANY: the corporation (described in and'< BOND CHECK BEST MATING LICENSED /;N TEXAS ., BOND NO. 54-118214 STATUTORY PAYMENT BOND PURSUANT TO SECTION 2253.021(a) OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE (CONTRACTS MORE THAN $25,000) P.. CLONE STAR DIRT & PAVIN CONTftRAC�IdTT KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, tha ereina er ca a tie Principal(s), as , Principal(s), and UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY (hereinafter called the Sure�A, L R'EI7, el all'�I k 4Ffi T e u } Winafter called the Obligee), in the amount of NTNFmv rii� N a (�jj I money of the United States for the payment whereof, the said Principal and Surety bind themselves, and their heirs, administrators, executors, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. WHEREAS, the Principal has entered into a certain written contract with the Obligee, dated the 26TH day of APRIL ,20 01, to BID #079-01/LR CHAPEL HILL PAVING PROJECT and said Principal under the law is required before commencing the work provided for in said contract to execute a bond in the amount of said contract which contract is hereby referred to and made a part hereof as fully and to the same extent as if copied at length herein. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that if the said Principal shall pay all claimants supplying labor and material to him or a subcontractor in the prosecution of the work provided for in said contract, then, this obligation shall be void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that this bond is executed pursuant to the provisions of Section 2253.021(a) of the Texas Government Code, and all liabilities on this bond shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of said Article to the same extent as if it were copied at length herein. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said Principal (s) and Surety (s) have signed and sealed this instrument this 1ST day of MAY 2001 UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY LONE STAR DIRT & PAVING CONTRACTING Surety (Company Name) (Title) DEEDEE BRINKER ATTORNEY—IN—FACT 1 By: WESLEY SANDERS (Printed Name) (Signature PARTNER/CF0 (Title) ., The undersigned surety company represents that it is duly qualified to do business in Texas, and hereby designates DEEDEE BRINKER an agent resident in Lubbock County to whom any requisite notices may be delivered -: and on whom service of process may be had in matters arising out of such suretyship. UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY Surety *By: ,. (Title) DEEDEE BRINKER ATTORNEY—IN—FACT Approved as to form: M, City of Lubbock By: % Cit Attorney Note: If signed by an officer of the Surety Company there must be on file a certified extract from the by-laws showing that this person has authority to sign such obligation. If signed by an Attorney in Fact, we must have copy of power of attorney for our files. i_ o�+ 2 BOND CHECK BEST RATING LICENSED I TEXAS DATE / By LC , PERFORMANCE BOND lk r BOND NO. 54-118214 STATUTORY PERFORMANCE BOND PURSUANT TO SECTION 2253.021(a) OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE (CONTRACTS MORE THAN $100,000) LONE STAR DIRT & PAVING CONTRACTING KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that (hereinafter called the Principal(s), as Principal(s), and UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY (hereinafter called the Sur(�),S1Tl�i�2), aly t��t�� einafter called the Obligee), in the amount of�TrTFmv ANn N --------- l7o`iiars ( awful money of the United States for the payment whereof, the said Principal and Surety bind themselves, and their heirs, administrators, executors, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. WHEREAS, the Principal has entered into a certain written contract with the Obligee, dated the 26T&y of APRIL ,2001toBID #079-01/LR CHAPEL HILL PAVING PROJECT— and said principal under the law is required before commencing the work provided for in said contract to execute a bond in the amount of said contract which contract is hereby referred to and made a part hereof as fully and to the same extent as F if copied at length herein. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that if the said Principal shall faithfully perform the work in accordance with the plans, specifications and contract documents, then this obligation shall be void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect. PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that this bond is executed pursuant to the provisions of Section 2253.021(a) of the Texas Government Code, and all liabilities on this bond shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of said article to the same extent as if it were copied at length herein. "" IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said Principal (s) and Surety (s) have signed and sealed this instrument this 1ST day of MAY , 2001 , UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY Surety * By. DEEDEE BRINKER ATTORNEY—IN—FACT LONE STAR DIRT & PAVING CONTRACTING (Company Name) By:WESLEY SANDERS (Printed Nze (Signa re) .. -'414 z_R : • The undersignedsuretycompany represents that it is duly qualified to do business in Texas, and hereby R designates DEEDEE ent resident in Lubbock County to whom any requisite notices may be delivered and on whom service of process may be had in matters arising out of such suretyship. UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY Surety *By: IJP -I -Q. (Title) DEEDEE BRINKER ATTORNEY—IN—FACT Approved as to Form City of Lubbock ��pp By: Gam- /V4 --7Z> ity Attorney Note: If signed by an officer of the Surety Company, there must be on file a certified extract from the by-laws showing that this person has authority to sign such obligation. If signed by an Attorney in Fact, we must have copy of power of attorney for our files. 2 ... ... .... Zoo iec vy CcnipanY Ahis.,:IST ;,:ci 'f '20 O MRS ... ... ...... No Text D�� CERTIFICATE OF�4L---� ACORD', LTR RODUCER (806)792-5564 FAX (806)792-9344 POLICY NUMBER 4 -GL -54650 Sanford Insurance Agency POLICY EXRiRATION DATE MM/G'd�t11YY 04/06/24002 6303 Indiana FIRE DAMAGE (Any one fire) $ 100,000 P.O. Box 64790 PERSONAL. � AV INJURY $ 1,000,0()0 Lubbock, TX 79464 NSURED Lone Star Di rt & Paving OF ANY KIND UPON THE COMPANY, ITS AGENTS R REPOE ENT TIVES. Preston & Wesley Sanders dba GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 2,000,600 11820 S. University Lubbock, TX 79423 1 V,OVERAGES � s w! A N C E 05/OI/2001001 DATE (MM/D ��- � THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE SURER A: Mid -Continent Casualty SURER 9: Oklahoma Surety ^, IGCO C. Texas Workers Compensation INSUR ER D: INSURE R E: THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMtU ti.-kUVt I -VM i nt rULK,l rcRIVV IIYUI I ­..,....... ., I-- . ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACTOR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPE( ? TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAYBE ISSUED OR p'1 MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL+THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. AGGREGATE LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. , LTR TYPE OF INSURANCE GENERAL LIABILITY X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY CLAIMS MADE a OCCUR POLICY NUMBER 4 -GL -54650 POLICY EFFECTIVE DATE MMIDD 04/06/2001 POLICY EXRiRATION DATE MM/G'd�t11YY 04/06/24002 LIMITS EACHOCCURRENCE $ 1.,000,00 FIRE DAMAGE (Any one fire) $ 100,000 MliD EXP (Any on9f erson) $ 5100 PERSONAL. � AV INJURY $ 1,000,0()0 LA a.+ P.O. BOX 2000 OF ANY KIND UPON THE COMPANY, ITS AGENTS R REPOE ENT TIVES. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE 4 of ( y fF I a GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 2,000,600 nern !`nRPARATIAN 1QRR PRODUCTS - COMP/G° AGG $ - - - GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: POLICY JECT LOC AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY ANY AUTO 6 -TX -14089 04/06/2001 04/06/2002 COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT $ (Ea accident) 1,000.000 X ALL OWNED AUTOS BODILY INJURY $ (Per person) SCHEDULED AUTOS HIRED AUTOS BODILY INJURY $ (Per accident) NON -OWNED AUTOS PROPERTY DAMAGE $ (Per accident) GARAGE LIABILITY AUTO ONLY - EA ACCIDENT $ OTHER THAN EA ACC $ AUTO ONLY: AGG $ ANY AUTO EXCESS LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $ - AGGREGATE $ ` OCCUR FICLAIMS MADE I$ $ DEDUCTIBLE' $ RETENTION $WC WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY SF -0001090706 08/10/2000 08/1.0/2001 _ TORY LIMITS ER E.L. EACH ACCIDENT $ 500,000 E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEd $ S00,000 E.L. DISEASE -POLICY LIMIT 1 $ 500,00 OTHER DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/LOCATIONSNEHICLES/EXCLUSIONS ADDED BY ENDORSEMENTISPECIAL PROVISIONS RTIFICATE HOLDER HAS WAIVER OF SUBROGATION ON AUTO, GL AND WC AND IS ADDITIONAL INSURED ON AUTO & GL. BID #079-01/LR - CHAPEL HILL PAVING PROJECT. L r A k11%C11 ATIMI CitKll�'1\./iIC 1'IVLVGR HVUIIIVIYMLII`IJVncv.,wvn�.��r. ,r... ----------- SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, THE ISSUING COMPANY WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAIL 10 DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT, City of Lubbock BUT FAILURE TO MAIL SUCH NOTICE SHALL IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY ATTN • DONNA LUNA -PURCHASING a.+ P.O. BOX 2000 OF ANY KIND UPON THE COMPANY, ITS AGENTS R REPOE ENT TIVES. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE 4 of ( y fF I a LUBBOCK, TX 79457 nern !`nRPARATIAN 1QRR &C:UKU LD -a (rro!) a-1 IMPORTANT IIf the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must be endorsed. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). f* DISCLAIMER IThe Certificate of Insurance on the reverse side of this form does not constitute a contract between the issuing insurer(s), authorized representative or producer, and the certificate holder, nor does it affirmatively or negatively amend, extend or alter the coverage afforded by the policies listed thereon. q, r r CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE TO: CITY OF LUBBOCK DATE: P.O. BOX 2000 LUBBOCK, TX 79457 TYPE OF PROJECT: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT (Name and Address of Insured) is, at the date of this certificate, insured by this Company with respect to the business operations hereinafter described, for the typed of insurance and in accordance with the provisions of the standard policies used by this company, the further hereinafter described. Exceptions to standard policy noted hereon. TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER EFFECTIVE EFFECTIVE LIMITS DATE DATE GENERAL LIABILITY Commercial General Liability General Aggregate $ Claims Made Products-Comp/Op AGG $ _ Occurrence Personal & Adv. Injury $ Owner's & Contractors Protectiv Each Occurrence $ Fire Damage (Any one Fire) $ Med Exp (Any one Person) AUTOMOTIVE LIABILITY _ Any Auto Combined Single Limit $ E All Owned Autos Bodily Injury (Per Person) $ Scheduled Autos Bodily Injury (Per Accident) $ Hired Autos Property Damage $ Non -Owned Autos GARAGE LIABILITY Any Auto Auto Only - Each Accident $ Other than Auto Only: Each Accident $ Aggregate $ BUILDER'S RISK - 100% of the Total Contract Pric $ �J INSTALLATION FLOATER $ EXCESS LIABILITY Umbrella Form Each Occurrence $ Aggregate $ Other Than Umbrella Form $ WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY The Proprietor/ ❑ Included Statutory Limits Partners/Executive Excluded Each Accident $ Officers are: Disease Policy Limit $ Disease -Each Employee $ OTHER The above policies either in the body thereof or by appropriate endorsement provide that they may not be changed or canceled by the insurer in less than the legal time required after the insured has received written notice of such change or FA cancellation, or in case there is no legal requirement, in less than five days in advance of cancellation. FIVE COPIES OF THE CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE MUST BE SENT TO THE CITY OF LUBBOCK (Name of Insurer By: Y Title: �+ 1 i CONTRACTOR CHECKLIST A CONTRACTOR SHALL: �(1) provide coverage for its employees providing services on a project, for the duration of the project based on proper reporting of classification codes and payroll amounts and filling of any coverage agreements; I/ (2) provide a certificate of coverage showing workers' compensation coverage to the governmental entity prior to beginning work on the project; (3) provide the governmental entity, prior to the end of the coverage period, a new certificate of coverage showing extension of coverage, if the coverage period shown on the contractor's current certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the project; _Ce(4) obtain from each person providing services on a project, and provide to the governmental entity: (A) a certificate of coverage, prior to that person beginning work on the project, so the governmental entity will have on file certificates of coverage showing coverage for all persons providing services on the project; and (B) no later than seven days after receipt by the contractor, a new certificate of coverage showing ,,,,, extension of coverage, if the coverage period shown on the current certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the project; (5) retain all required certificates of coverage on file for the duration of the project and for one year thereafter; (6) notify the governmental entity in writing by certified mail or personal delivery, within ten (10) days after the contractor knew or should have known, of any change that materially affects the provision of coverage of any person providing services on the project; (7) post a notice on each project site informing all persons providing services on the project that they are required to be covered, and stating how a person may verify current coverage and report failure to provide coverage. This notice does not satisfy other posting requirements imposed by the Act or other commission rules. This notice must be printed in at least 19 point normal type, and shall be in both English and Spanish and any other language common to the worker population. The text for the notices shall be the following text provided by the commission on the sample notice, without any additional words or changes: "" 2 F0 REQUIRED WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE "The law requires that each person working on this site or providing services related to this construction project must (see reverse) be covered by workers' compensation insurance. This includes persons providing, hauling, or delivering equipment and materials, or providing labor or transportation or other service related to the project, regardless of the identity of their employer or status as an employee." "Call the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission at (512)440- 3789 to receive information on the legal requirement for coverage, to verify whether your employer has provided the required coverage, or to report an employer's failure to provide coverage." and �(8) contractually require each person with whom it contracts to provide services on a project, to: (A) provide coverage based on proper reporting of classification codes and payroll amounts and filing of any coverage agreements for all of its employees providing services on the project, for the duration of the project; (B) provide a certificate of coverage to the contractor prior to that person beginning work on the project; (C) include in all contracts to provide services on the project the language in subsection (e) (3) of this rule; (D) provide the contractor, prior to the end of the coverage period, a new certificate of coverage showing extension of coverage, if the coverage period shown on the current certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the project; (E) obtain from each other person with whom it contracts, and provide to the contractor: (i) a certificate of coverage, prior to the other person beginning work on the project; and (ii) prior to the end of the coverage period, a new certificate of coverage showing extension of the coverage period, if the coverage period shown on the current certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the project; (F) retain all required certificates of coverage on file for the duration of the project and for one year thereafter; (G) notify the governmental entity in writing by certified mail or personal delivery, within (ten) 10 days after the person knew or should have known, of any change that materially affects the provision of coverage of any person providing services on the project; and (H) contractually require each other person with whom it contracts, to perform as required by paragraphs (A) - (H), with the certificate of coverage to be provided to the person for whom they are providing services. 3 HUD CERTIFICATIONS SECTION 3 / STATEMENT OF WORK FORCE NEEDS CERTIFICATION IN COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 109 OF PUB. L. 100-202 REGARDING RESTRICTIONS ON THE AWARD OF CERTAIN CONTRACTS AND SUBCONTRACTS ._ TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES (a) Definitons. The definitions pertaining to this provision are those that are set forth in the clause entitled "Restrictions on Public Works Project." (b) Certification. Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this provision, by submission of its bid or proposal, the bidder certifies that it - (1) Is not a Contractor of a foreign country included on the list of countries that discriminate against U.S. firms published by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) (see paragraph (h) of this provision); (2) Has not or will not enter into any subcontract with a subcontractor of a foreign country included on the list of countries that discriminate against U.S. firms published by the USTR; and ... (3) Will not provide and product of a country included on the list of foreign countries that discriminate against U.S. firms published by the USTR. (c) Inability to certify. A bidder unable to certify in accordance with paragraph (b) of this provision shall submit with its offer a written explanation fully describing the reasons for its inability to make the certification. k (d) Applicability of 18 U.S.C. 1001. The certification in paragraph (b) of this provision concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an agency of the United States, and the making of a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the maker subject to prosecution under Title 18, U.S.C. 1001. (e) Notice. The bidder shall provide immediate written notice to the Contracting Officer if, at any time before the contract award, the bidder learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances. (f) Restrictions on contract award. Unless a waiver to these restrictions is granted by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, no contract will be awarded to a bidder (1) who is owned or controlled by a citizen or national of a foreign country included on the list of foreign countries that discriminate against U.S. firms published by the USTR, (2) whose subcontractors are owned or controlled by citizens or nationals of a foreign country on the USTR list, or (3) who incorporates any product of a foreign country on the USTR list in the public works project. (g) Recordkeeping. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render, in good faith, the certification required by paragraph (b) of this provision. The knowledge and information of a bidder is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings. (h) USTR list. The USTR published an initial list in the Federal Register on December 30, 1987 (53 FR49244), which identified one country - Japan. The USTR can add countries to the list, and remove countries from it, in accordance with section 109(c) of Pub. L. 100-202. Contractor - By. we5� ,. (Seal if Bidder is a Corporation) � ATTEST: Secretary ,� .. , CONTACTOR INFORMATION � TO: CITY OF LUBBOCK DATE: w~ P.C).BOX 2000 f` LUB8OCK.TEXAS 7g457 ' PF��JF~-T NUMBER �^ ~ PROJECT NAME: 1. The undersigned, having submitted a bid to the City of Lubbock for the construction of the above identified project, ~� certifies that: ` (a) The legal name and business address (including zip code) of the undersigned is:l-%-,c ~ / . - 2. The undersigned is: ~ (a)A single proprietorship (list sole owner). (b) *~, Apartnership (list all partners>. ' (c)_Acorporation (names nfall principals and their UUes). President: Vice -President: Secretary/Treasurer: 3. The Taxpayer Identification Number for the undersigned ia(whichever ioapp|icable): (a) Employer Identification Number (Fedara Identification Number): ^' (b) Social Security Number: 2 4. If awarded this bid for the aforementioned project, the undersigned agrees to forward to the City of Lubbock within ten days after the execution of any subcontractor(s) al list of all subcontractor(s) who will be employed on said project. This list will consist of the subcontractor's legal name and business address. ot'y Li-� Contractor (Printed tor Typed Name Company Address 60 c L c - �. City County L"ock- ,-T*qs -7q*2-:�5 State Zip Code .,. Telephone: Fax Number: ( 36(o) rr Date: T , 2001 3 CONTRACT CONTRACT STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF LUBBOCK THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 26th day of April, 2001 by and between the City of Lubbock, County of Lubbock, State of Texas, acting by and through the Mayor, City of Lubbock, thereunto authorized to do so, hereinafter referred to as OWNER, and Lone Star Dirt & Paving of the City of Lubbock, County of Lubbock and the State of Texas hereinafter termed CONTRACTOR. WITNESSETH: That for and in consideration of the payments and agreements hereinafter mentioned, to be made and performed by the OWNER and under the conditions expressed in the bond bearing even date herewith (if any) the CONTRACTOR hereby agrees with OWNER to commence and complete the construction of certain improvements described as follows: BID #079-01/LR - CHAPEL HILL PAVING PROJECT - $143,790.00 and all extra work in connection therewith, under the terms as stated in the contract documents and at his (or their) own proper cost and expense to furnish all materials, supplies, machinery, equipment, tools, superintendence, labor, insurance and other accessories and services necessary to complete the said construction in accordance with the contract documents as defined in the General Condition of Agreement. The CONTRACTOR hereby agrees to commence work within ten days after the date written notice to do so shall have been given to him and to substantially complete same within the time specified in the contract documents. The OWNER agrees to pay the CONTRACTOR in current funds for the performance of the contract in accordance with the bid submitted therefore, subject to additions and deductions, as provided in the contract documents and to make payment on account thereof as provided therein. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties to these presents have executed this agreement in Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas in the year and day first above written. - ATTEST: C P'.0-6 -e " B, Secretary APPROV6?AS TCO C�NTENT: _ CONTRACTOR: , �,rXw�neCsRe es ntati e ,) �G�s/� �iAR l�ik7 Y t'At✓1r+4��2f1tT1AiL APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney PRINTED NAME: Wes, `&Y 5,"f-' . TITLE: ATTEST: COMPLETE ADDRESS: Corporate Secretary Lone Star Dirt & Paving 11820 University Avenue Lubbock, Texas 79423 oft 1 GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE AGREEMENT GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE AGREEMENT 1. OWNER r-* Whenever the word Owner, or First Party, is used in this contract, it shall be understood as referring to the City of Lubbock, Texas. 2. CONTRACTOR Whenever the %1!ords Contractor, or Second Party, are used, it shall be understood to mean the person, persons, co -partnership or corporation, to wit LONE STAR DIRT & PAVING who has agreed to perform the work embraced in this contract, or their legal representative. 3. OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE Whenever the words Owner's Representative, or Representative, are used in this contract, it shall be understood as referring to, City of Lubbock, or its representative LARRY HERTEL, CITY ENGINEER, so designated who will inspect constructions; or to such other representatives, supervisors, architects, engineers, or inspectors as may be authorized by said Owner to act in any particular under this agreement. Engineers, supervisors or inspectors will act for the Owner under the direction of Owner's Representative, but shall not directly supervise the Contractor or persons acting on behalf of the Contractor. R 4. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS The contract's documents shall consist of the Notice to Bidders, General Instructions to Bidders, Bid, Signed Agreement, Statutory Bonds (if required), General Conditions of the Agreement, Special Conditions of the Agreement (if any), Specifications, Plans, Insurance Certificate, and all other documents made available to Bidder for inspection in accordance with the Notice to Bidders. The above described materials are sometimes referred to herein as the "contract" or "contract documents 5. INTERPRETATION OF PHRASES .� Whenever the words "Directed," "Permitted," "Designated," "Required," "Considered Necessary," "Prescribed," or words of like import are used, it shall be understood that the direction, requirement, permission, order, designation or prescription of the Owner's Representative is intended; and similarly, the words "Approved," "Acceptable," "Satisfactory," or words of like import shall mean approved by or acceptable or satisfactory to the Owner's Representative. 6. SUBCONTRACTOR The term Subcontractor, as employed herein, includes only those having a direct contract with the Contractor for performance of work on the project contemplated by these contract documents. Owner shall have no responsibility to any Subcontractor employed by Contractor for performance of work on the project contemplated by these contract documents, but said Subcontractors will look exclusively to Contractor for any payments due Subcontractor. 7. WRITTEN NOTICE Written notice shall be deemed to have been duly served if delivered in person to the individual or to a member of the firm or to an officer of the corporation for whom it is intended, or if delivered at or sent certified mail to the last business address known to the party who gives the notice. 1 0 8. CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES Unless otherwise stipulated, the Contractor shall provide and pay for all materials, supplies, machinery, ^' equipment, tools, superintendence, labor, insurance, and all water, light, power, fuel, transportation and all other facilities necessary for the execution and completion of the work covered by the contract documents. Unless otherwise specified, all materials shall be new and both workmanship and materials shall be of a good quality. — The Contractor shall, if required, furnish satisfactory evidence as to the kind and quality of materials. Materials or work described in words which so applied have well known, technical or trade meaning shall be held to refer such recognized standards. All work shall be done and all materials furnished in strict conformity with the contract documents. 9. SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETED The term "Substantially Completed" is meant that the structure or project contemplated by the contract documents has been made suitable for use or occupancy or the facility is in a condition to serve its intended purpose, but still may require minor miscellaneous work and adjustment. 10. LAYOUT Except as specifically provided herein, the Contractor shall be responsible for laying out all work and shall accomplish this work in a manner acceptable to the Owner's Representative. The Owner's Representative will check the Contractor's layout of all major structures and any other layout work done by the Contractor at Contractor's request, but this check does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility of correctly locating all work in accordance with the Plans and Specifications. 11. KEEPING OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS ACCESSIBLE The Contractor shall be furnished copies of all Plans and Specifications without expense to Contractor and Contractor shall keep one copy of same consistently accessible on the job site. 12. RIGHT OF ENTRY The Owner's Representative may make periodic visits to the site to observe the progress or quality of the executed work and to determine, in general, if the work is proceeding in accordance with the contract documents. Owner's Representative will not be required to make exhaustive or continuous onsite inspections to check the quality or quantity of the work, nor will Owner's Representative be responsible for the construction means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures, or the safety precautions incident thereto. Notwithstanding the Owner's Representative's rights of entry hereunder, the Owner's Representative will not be responsible for the Contractor's failure to perform the work in accordance with the Contract Documents. 13. LINES AND GRADES All lines and grades shall be furnished by the Owner's Representative whenever Owner's Representative deems said lines and grades are necessary for the commencement of the work contemplated by these contract documents or the completion of the work contemplated by these contract documents. Whenever necessary, Contractor shall suspend its work in order to permit Owner's Representative to comply with this requirement, but such suspension will be as brief as practical and Contractor shall be allowed no extra compensation therefore. The Contractor shall give the Owner's Representative ample notice of the time and place where lines and grades will be needed. All stakes, marks, etc., shall be carefully preserved by the Contractor, and in case of careless destruction or removal by Contractor, its Subcontractors, or its employees, such stakes, marks, etc., shall be replaced by the Owner's Representative at Contractor's expense. r 4. 14. OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE'S AUTHORITY AND DUTY Unless otherwise specified, it is mutually agreed between the parties to this Agreement that the Owner's Representative has the authority to review all work included herein. The Owner's Representative has the authority to stop the work whenever such stoppage may be necessary to insure the proper execution of the contract. The " Owner's Representative shall, in all cases, determine the amounts and quantities of the several kinds of work which are to be paid for under the contract documents, and shall determine all questions in relation to said work and the construction thereof, and shall, in all cases, decide every question which may arise relative to the execution of this contract on the part of said Contractor. The decision of the Owner's Representative shall be conclusive in the absence of written objection to same delivered to Owner's Representative within fifteen (15) calendar days of any decision or direction by Owner's Representative. In the absence of timely written objection by Contractor, as provided herein, any and all objection or objections shall be deemed waived. 15. SUPERINTENDENCE AND INSPECTION It is agreed by the Contractor that the Owner's Representative shall be and is hereby authorized to appoint from time to time such subordinate engineers, supervisors, or inspectors as the said Owner's Representative may deem proper to inspect the materials furnished and the work done under this Agreement, and to see that said material is furnished and said work is done in accordance with the specifications therefore. The Contractor shall furnish all reasonable aid and assistance required by the subordinate engineers, supervisors or inspectors for the proper inspection and examination of the work. The Contractor shall regard and obey the directions and instructions of any subordinate engineers, supervisors or inspectors so appointed, when such directions and instructions are consistent with the obligations of this Agreement and accompanying plans and specifications provided, however, should the Contractor object to any orders by any subordinate engineer, supervisor or inspector, the Contractor may within fifteen (15) calendar days make written appeal to the Owner's Representative for its decision. In the absence of timely written objection by Contractor, as provided herein, any and all objection a, or objections shall be deemed waived. 16. CONTRACTOR'S DUTY AND SUPERINTENDENCE The Contractor shall give personal attention to the faithful prosecution and completion of this contract and shall keep on the work, during its progress, a competent superintendent and any necessary assistants, all satisfactory to Owner's Representative. The superintendent shall represent the Contractor in its absence and all directions "^ given to superintendent shall be binding as if given to the Contractor. It is expressly agreed that adequate supervision by competent and reasonable representatives of the Contractor is essential to the proper performance of the work and lack of such supervision shall be grounds for suspending operations of the Contractor. The work, from its commencement to completion, shall be under the exclusive charge and control of the Contractor and all risk in connection therewith shall be borne by the Contractor. The Owner or Owner's Representatives shall not be responsible for the acts or omissions of the Contractor, or any subcontractors, or any of Contractor's agents or employees, or any other persons performing any of the work. 0% 17. CONTRACTOR'S UNDERSTANDING It is understood and agreed that the Contractor has, by careful examination, satisfied itself as to the nature and location of the work, the confirmation of the ground, the character, quality and quantity of materials to be encountered, the character of equipment and facilities needed preliminary to and during the prosecution of the work, and the general and local conditions, and all other matters which in any way affect the work under the contract documents. No oral agreement or conversation with any officer, agent, or employee of the Owner, or Owner's Representative either before or after the execution of this contract, shall affect or modify any of the terms or obligations herein contained. Subject to the rights of Owner as set forth in Paragraph 23 hereof, all modifications and/or amendments to the contract documents, shall be in writing, and executed by Owner's Representative and Contractor. ^ 3 Unless otherwise specified herein, all loss, expense or damage to Contractor arising out of the nature of the work to be done, or from the action of the elements, or from any unforeseen circumstance and the prosecution of the work, shall be sustained and borne by the Contractor at its own cost and expense. -- 18. CHARACTER OF WORKERS The Contractor agrees to employ only orderly and competent workers, skillful in the performance in the type of work required under this contract, to do the work; and agrees that whenever the Owner's Representative shall inform Contractor in writing that any man or men on the work, are, in Owner's Representative's sole opinion, incompetent, unfaithful, disorderly, or otherwise unacceptable to Owner or Owner's Representative, such man or men shall be discharged from the work and shall not again be employed on the work without the Owner's Representative's written consent. 19. CONSTRUCTION PLANT The Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, equipment, machinery and materials necessary in the prosecution and completion of this contract where it is not otherwise specifically provided that Owner shall furnish same, and it is also understood that Owner shall not be held responsible for the care, preservation, conservation, or protection of any materials, tools, equipment or machinery or any part of the work until it is finally completed and accepted. The building of structures for the housing of men or equipment will be permitted only at such places as the Owner's Representative shall consent or direct, and the sanitary conditions of the grounds in or about such structure shall at all times be maintained in a manner satisfactory to the Owner's Representative. 20. SANITATION Necessary sanitary conveniences for the use of laborers on the work site, properly secluded from public _ observation, shall be constructed and maintained by the Contractor in such manner and at such points as shall be approved by the Owner's Representative and their use shall be strictly enforced. 21. OBSERVATION AND TESTING The Owner or Owner's Representative shall have the right at all times to observe and test the work. Contractor shall make necessary arrangements and provide proper facilities and access for such observation and testing at any location wherever such work is in preparation or progress. Contractor shall ascertain the scope of any observation which may be contemplated by Owner or Owner's Representative and shall give ample notice as to the time each part of the work will be ready for such observation. Owner or Owner's Representative may reject any such work found to be defective or not in accordance with the contract documents, regardless of the stage of its completion or the time or place of discovery of such errors and regardless of whether Owner's Representative has previously accepted the work through oversight or otherwise. If any such work should be covered without approval or consent of the Owner, it must, if requested by Owner or Owner's Representative, be uncovered for examination at Contractor's expense. In the event that any part of the work is being fabricated or manufactured at a location where it is not convenient for Owner or Owner's Representative to make observations of such work or require testing of said work, then in such event Owner or Owner's Representative may require Contractor to furnish Owner or Owner's Representative certificates of inspection, testing or approval made by persons competent to perform such tasks at the location where that part of the work is being manufactured or fabricated. All such tests will be in accordance with the methods prescribed by the American Society for Testing and Materials or such other applicable organization as may be required by law or the contract documents. If any such work which is required to be inspected, tested, or approved is covered up without written approval or consent of the Owner or Owner's Representative, it must, if requested by the Owner or Owner's Representative, be uncovered for observation and testing at the Contractor's expense. The cost of all such inspections, tests and approvals shall be borne by the Contractor unless otherwise provided herein. Any work which fails to meet the requirements of any such tests, inspections or approvals, and any work which meets the requirements of any such tests or approvals but does not meet the requirements of the contract documents shall be considered defective, and shall be corrected at the Contractor's expense. Neither observations by the Owner or Owner's Representative, nor inspections, tests, or approvals made by Owner, Owner's Representative, or other persons authorized under the contract documents to make such inspections, tests, or approvals shall relieve the Contractor from its obligation to perform the work in accordance with the requirements of the contract documents. 22. DEFECTS AND THEIR REMEDIES It is expressly agreed that if the work or any part thereof, or any material brought on the site of the work for use in the work or selected for the same, shall be deemed by the Owner or Owner's Representative as unsuitable or not in conformity with plans, specifications and/or contract documents, the Contractor shall, after receipt of written notice thereof from the Owner's Representative, forthwith remove such material and rebuild or otherwise remedy = such work so that it shall be in full accordance with the contract documents. It is further agreed that any remedial action contemplated as hereinabove set forth shall be at Contractor's expense. 23. CHANGES AND ALTERATIONS cam, The Contractor further agrees that the Owner may make such changes and alterations as the Owner may see fit, in the line, grade, form dimensions, plans or materials for the work herein contemplated, or any part thereof, either before or after the beginning of the construction, without affecting the validity of this contract and the accompanying bond. If such changes or alterations diminish the quantity of the work to be done, they shall not constitute the basis for a claim for damages, or anticipated profits on the work that may be dispensed with. If they increase the amount of work, and the increased work can fairly be classified under the specifications, such increase shall be paid according to the quantity actually done and at the unit price established for such work under this contract; otherwise such additional work shall be paid for as provided under Extra Work. In case the Owner shall make such changes or alterations as shall make useless any work already done or material already furnished or used in said work, then the Owner shall recompense the Contractor for any material or labor so used, and for actual expenses incurred in preparation for the work as originally planned. FIR 24. EXTRA WORK The term "extra work" as used in this contract shall be understood to mean and include all work that may be required by the Owner or Owner's Representative to be done by the Contractor to accomplish any change, alteration or addition to the work as shown on the plans and specifications or contract documents and not covered by Contractor's bid, except as provided under Changes and Alterations herein. It is agreed that the Contractor shall perform all extra work under the direction of the Owner's Representative 1 ' when presented with a written work order signed by the Owner's Representative; subject, however, to the right of the Contractor to require written confirmation of such extra work order by the Owner. It is also agreed that the compensation to be paid to the Contractor for performing said extra work shall be determined by the following methods: Method (A) - By agreed unit prices; or Method (B) - By agreed lump sum; or Method (C) - If neither Method (A) or Method (B) be agreed upon before the extra work is commenced, then the Contractor shall be paid the lesser of the following: (1) actual field cost of the extra work, plus fifteen (15%) percent; or (2) the amount that would have been charged by a reasonable and prudent Contractor as a reasonable and necessary cost for performance of the extra work. *01" In the event said extra work be performed and paid for under Method (C)(1), then the provisions of this paragraph shall apply and the "actual field cost" is hereby defined to include the cost of all workmen, such as foremen, timekeepers, mechanics and laborers, materials, supplies, teams, trucks, rentals on machinery and equipment, for the time actually employed or used on such extra work, plus actual transportation charges necessarily incurred, .... together with all expenses incurred directly on account of such extra work, including Social Security, Old Age Benefits, Maintenance Bonds, Public Liability and Property Damage and Workers' Compensation and all other insurances as may be required by law or ordinances or directed by the Owner or Owner's Representative, or by -. 5 them agreed to. Owner's Representative may direct the form in which accounts of the actual field cost shall be kept and records of these accounts shall be made available to the Owner's Representative. The Owner's Representative may also specify in writing, before the work commences, the method of doing the work and the type and kind of machinery and equipment to be used; otherwise, these matters shall be determined by the Contractor. Unless otherwise agreed upon, the prices for the use of machinery and equipment shall be determined by using 100%, unless otherwise specified, of the latest Schedule of Equipment and Ownership Expenses adopted by the Associated General Contractors of America. Where practical, the terms and prices for the use of machinery and equipment shall be incorporated in the written extra work order. The fifteen percent (15%) of the actual field cost to be paid to Contractor shall cover and compensate Contractor for its profit, overhead, general superintendence and field office expense, and all other elements of cost and expense not embraced within the actual field cost as herein defined, save that where the Contractor's Camp or Field Office must be maintained primarily on account of such Extra Work, then the cost to maintain and operate the same shall be included in the "actual field cost." No claim for extra work of any kind will be allowed unless ordered in writing by Owner's Representative. In case any orders or instructions appear to the Contractor to involve extra work for which Contractor should receive compensation or an adjustment in the construction time, Contractor shall prior to commencement of such extra work, make written request to the Owner's Representative for a written order authorizing such extra work. Should a difference of opinion arise as to what does or does not constitute extra work or as to the payment therefore, and the Owner's Representative insists upon its performance, the Contractor shall proceed with the work after making written request for written order and shall keep adequate and accurate account of the actual field cost thereof, as provided under Method (C)(1). If Contractor does not notify Owner's Representative prior to the commencement any extra work, any claim for payment due to alleged extra work shall be deemed waived. 25. DISCREPANCIES AND OMISSIONS It is further agreed that it is the intent of the contract documents that all work described in the bid, the specifications, plans and other contract documents, is to be done for the prices quoted by the Contractor and that such price shall include all appurtenances necessary to complete the work in accordance with the intent of these contract documents as interpreted by Owner's Representative. Notices of any discrepancies or omissions in these plans, specifications, or contract documents, shall be given to the Owners' Representative and a clarification obtained before the bids are received, and if no such notice is received by the Owner's Representative prior to the opening of bids, then it shall be deemed that the Contractor fully understands the work to be included and has provided sufficient sums in its bid to complete the work in accordance with these plans and specifications. If Contractor does not notify Owner's Representative prior to bidding of any discrepancies or omissions, then it shall be deemed for all purposes that the plans and specifications are sufficient and adequate for completion of the project. It is further agreed that any request for clarification must be submitted no later than five (5) calendar days prior to the opening of bids. 26. RIGHT OF OWNER TO MODIFY METHODS AND EQUIPMENT If at any time the methods or equipment used by the Contractor are found to be inadequate to secure the quality of work with the rate of progress required under this contract, the Owner or Owner's Representative may order the Contractor in writing to increase their safety or improve their character and efficiency and the Contractor shall comply with such order. If, at any time, the working force of the Contractor is inadequate for securing the progress herein specified, the Contractor shall, if so ordered in writing, increase its force or equipment, or both, to such an extent as to give reasonable assurance of compliance with the schedule of progress. 6@ 27. PROTECTION AGAINST ACCIDENT TO EMPLOYEES AND THE PUBLIC AND GENERAL INDEMNITY The Contractor shall take out and procure a policy or policies of Workers' Compensation Insurance with an insurance company licensed to transact business in the State of Texas, which policy shall comply with the Workers' Compensation laws of the State of Texas. The Contractor shall at all times exercise reasonable precaution for the safety of employees and others on or near the work and shall comply with all applicable provisions of federal, state and municipal laws and building and construction codes. All machinery and equipment and other physical hazards shall be guarded in accordance with the "Manual of Accident Prevention in Construction" of Associated General Contractors of America, except where incompatible with federal, state or municipal laws or regulations. The Contractor, its sureties and insurance carriers shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Owner and all of its officers, agents and employees against any all losses, costs, damages, expenses, liabilities, claims and/or causes of action, whether known or unknown, fixed, actual, accrued or contingent, liquidated or unliquidated, including, but not limited to, attorneys' fees and expenses, in connection with, incident to, related to, or arising out of, the Contractor's or any subcontractor's, agent's or employee's, in any manner whatsoever, omission, execution and/or supervision of this contract, and the project which is the subject matter of this contract. The safety precautions taken shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor, in its sole discretion as an Independent Contractor; inclusion of this paragraph in the Agreement, as well as any notice which may be given " by the Owners or the Owner's Representative concerning omissions under this paragraph as the work progresses, are intended as reminders to the Contractor of its duty and shall not be construed as any assumption of duty to supervise safety precautions by either the Contractor or any of its subcontractors. 28. CONTRACTOR'S INSURANCE The Contractor shall not commence work under this contract until he has obtained all insurance as required in the General Conditions of the contract documents, from an underwriter authorized to do business in the State of Texas and satisfactory to the City. Proof of coverage shall be furnished to the City and written notice of cancellation or any material change will be provided ten (10) calendar days in advance of cancellation or change. ,,.., All policies of insurance, required herein, including policies of insurance required to be provided by Contractor and its subcontractors, shall contain a waiver of any and all of the insurer's or payors, in the event of self-insurance, rights to subrogation that any such insurer or payor, in the event of self-insurance, may acquire by virtue of payment of any loss under such insurance or self-insurance. All certificates of insurance submitted to the City in conformity with the provisions hereof shall establish such waiver.. The Contractor shall procure and carry at its sole cost and expense through the life of this contract, insurance �., protection as hereinafter specified. Coverage in excess of that specified herein also shall be acceptable. Such insurance shall be carried with an insurance company authorized to transact business in the State of Texas and shall cover all operations in connection with this contract, whether performed by the Contractor or a subcontractor, or separate policies shall be provided covering the operation of each subcontractor. A certificate of insurance specifying each and all coverages shall be submitted prior to contract execution. The insurance certificates furnished shall name the City as an additional insured, or in the alternative, shall be accompanied by a statement from the Contractor to the effect that no work on this particular project shall be subcontracted. It shall be the contractors responsibility to provide to the owner all proof of coverage insurance documents including workers compensation coverage for each subcontractor. A. General Liability Insurance The contractor shall have Comprehensive General Liability Insurance with limits of $1,000,000.00 Combined Single Limit in the aggregate and per occurrence to include: Premises and Operations . Heavy Equipment Explosion & Collapse Hazard ,, 7 Underground Damage Hazard Products & Completed Operations Hazard Contractual Liability Independent Contractors Coverage Personal Injury Advertising Injury B. Owner's Protective or Contingent Public Liability Insurance and Property Damage Liability Insurance. For bodily injuries, including accidental death and or property damage, $0.00 Combined Single Limit. This policy shall be submitted prior to contract execution. C. Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance The Contractor shall have Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance with limits of not less than; Bodily Injury/Property Damage, $500,000.00 Combined Single Limit, to include all owned and nonowned cars including: Employers Nonownership Liability Hired and Nonowned Vehicles. The City is to be named as an additional insured on this policy for this specific job and copy of the endorsement doing so is to be attached to the Certificate of Insurance. D. Builder's Risk Insurance/Installation Floater Insurance, The Contractor shall obtain a Builder's Risk policy in the amount of 0% of the total contract price (100% of potential loss) naming the City of Lubbock as insured. E. Umbrella Liability Insurance The Contractor shall have Umbrella Liability Insurance in the amount of $0on all contracts with coverage to correspond with Comprehensive General Liability and Comprehensive Automobile Liability coverages. F. Worker's Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance Worker's Compensation Insurance covering all employees whether employed by the Contractor or any Subcontractor on the job with Employers Liability of at least $500,000.00. Definitions: Certificate of coverage ("certificate") - A copy of a certificate of insurance, a certificate of authority to self -insure issued by the commission, or a coverage agreement (TWCC-81, TWCC-82, TWCC- 83, or TWCC-84), showing statutory workers' compensation insurance coverage for the person's or entity's employees providing services on a project, for the duration of the project. Duration of the project - includes the time from the beginning of the work on the project until the Contractor's/person's work on the project has been completed and accepted by the governmental entity. Persons providing services on the project ("subcontractor" in Section 406.096, Texas Labor Code) - includes all persons or entities performing all or part of the services the Contractor has undertaken to perform on the project, regardless of whether that person contracted directly with the Contractor and regardless of whether that person has employees. This includes, without PM - 2. limitation, independent contractors, subcontractors, leasing companies, motor carriers, owner - operators, employees of any such entity, or employees of any entity which furnishes persons to provide services on the project. "Services" include, without limitation, providing, hauling, or delivering equipment or materials, or providing labor, transportation, or other service related to a project. "Services" does not include activities unrelated to the project, such as food/beverage vendors, office supply deliveries, and delivery of portable toilets. The Contractor shall provide coverage, based on proper reporting of classification codes and payroll amounts and filing of any coverage agreements, which meets the statutory requirements of Texas Labor Code, Section 401.011(44) for all employees of the contractor providing services on the project, for the duration of the project. 3. The Contractor must provide a certificate of coverage to the governmental entity prior to being awarded the contract. 4. If the coverage period shown on the Contractor's current certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the project, the Contractor must, prior to the end of the coverage period, file a new certificate of coverage with the governmental entity showing that coverage has been extended. 5. The Contractor shall obtain from each person providing services on the project, and provide to the governmental entity: (a) a certificate of coverage, prior to that person beginning work on the project, so the governmental entity will have on file certificates of coverage showing coverage for all persons providing services on the project; and (b) no later than seven days after receipt by the Contractor, a new certificate of coverage showing extension of coverage, if the coverage period shown on the current certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the project. .-• 6 The Contractor shall retain all required certificates of coverage for the duration of the project and for one year thereafter. 7. The Contractor shall notify the governmental entity in writing by certified mail or personal delivery, within 10 days after the Contractor knew or should have known, of any change that materially affects the provision of coverage of any person providing services on the project. -- 8. The Contractor shall post on each project site a notice, in the text, form and manner prescribed by the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission, informing all persons providing services on the project that they are required to be covered, and stating how a person may verify coverage and report lack of coverage. 9. The Contractor shall contractually require each person with whom it contracts to provide services on the project, to: (a) provide coverage, based on proper reporting of classification codes and payroll amounts and filing of any coverage agreements, which meets the statutory requirements of Texas Labor Code, Section 401.011(44) for all of its employees providing services on the project, for the duration of the project; (b) provide to the Contractor, prior to that person beginning work on the project, a certificate „-„ of coverage showing that coverage is being provided for all employees of the person providing services on the project, for the duration of the project; (c) provide the Contractor, prior to the end of the coverage period, a new certificate of coverage showing extension of coverage, if the coverage period shown on the current certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the project; 9 (d) obtain from each other person with whom it contracts, and provide to the Contractor: (1) a certificate of coverage, prior to the other person beginning work on the project; and (2) a new certificate of coverage showing extension of coverage, prior to the end of the coverage period, if the coverage period shown on the current certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the project; (e) retain all required certificates of coverage on file for the duration of the project and for one year thereafter; (f) notify the governmental entity in writing by certified mail or personal delivery, within 10 days after the person knew or should have known, of any change that materially affects the provision of coverage of any person providing services on the project; and (g) contractually require each person with whom it contracts to perform as required by paragraphs (a) - (g), with the certificates of coverage to be provided to the person for whom they are providing services. 10. By signing this contract or providing or causing to be provided a certificate of coverage, the Contractor is representing to the governmental entity that all employees of the Contractor who will provide services on the project will be covered by worker's compensation coverage for the duration of the project, that the coverage will be based on proper reporting of classification codes and payroll amounts, and that all coverage agreements will be filed with the appropriate insurance carrier or, in the case of a self-insured, with the commission's Division of Self -Insurance Regulation. Providing false or misleading information may subject the Contractor to administrative penalties, criminal penalties, civil penalties, or other civil actions. 11. The Contractor's failure to comply with any of these provisions is a breach of contract by the Contractor which entitles the governmental entity to declare the contract void if the Contractor does not remedy the breach within ten days after receipt of notice of breach from the governmental entity. G. Proof of Coverage Before work on this contract is commenced, each Contractor and subcontractor shall submit to the Owner for approval five Certificates of Insurance covering each insurance policy carried and offered as evidence _. of compliance with the above insurance requirements, signed by an authorized representative of the insurance company setting forth: (1) The name and address of the insured. (2) The location of the operations to which the insurance applies. (3) The name of the policy and type or types of insurance in force thereunder on the date borne by such certificate. (4) The expiration date of the policy and the limit or limits of liability thereunder on the date borne by such certificate. (5) A provision that the policy may be canceled only by mailing written notice to the named insured at the address shown in the bid specifications. (6) A provision that written notice shall be given to the City ten days prior to any change in or cancellation of the policies shown on the certificate. ` 10 0 (7) The certificate or certificates shall be on the form (or identical copies thereof) contained in the job specifications. No substitute of nor amendment thereto will be acceptable. (8) If policy limits are paid, new policy must be secured for new coverage to complete project. •� (9) A Contractor shall: (a) provide coverage for its employees providing services on a project, for the duration of the project based on proper reporting of classification codes and payroll amounts and filling of any coverage agreements; (b) provide a certificate of coverage showing workers' compensation coverage to the governmental entity prior to beginning work on the project; (c) provide the governmental entity, prior to the end of the coverage period, a new certificate of coverage showing extension of coverage, if the coverage period shown on the Contractor's current certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the project; (d) obtain from each person providing services on a project, and provide to the governmental �»• entity: (i) a certificate_ of coverage, prior to that person beginning work on the project, so the governmental entity will have on file certificates of coverage showing coverage for all persons providing services on the project; and (ii) no later than seven days after receipt by the Contractor, a new certificate of �.. coverage showing extension of coverage, if the coverage period shown on the current certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the project; (e) retain all required certificates of coverage on file for the duration of the project and for one year thereafter; (f) notify the governmental entity in writing by certified mail or personal delivery, within 10 .-. days after the Contractor knew or should have known, of any change that materially affects the provision of coverage of any person providing services on the project; (g) post a notice on each project site informing all persons providing services on the project that they are required to be covered, and stating how a person may verify current coverage and report failure to provide coverage. This notice does not satisfy other posting requirements imposed by the Texas Worker's Compensation Act or other commission rules. This notice must be printed with a title in at least 30 point bold type and text in at least 19 point normal type, and shall be in both English and Spanish and any other language common to the worker population. The text for the notices shall be the following text provided by the commission on the sample notice, without any additional words or changes: REQUIRED WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE "The law requires that each person working on this site or providing services related to this construction project must be covered by workers' compensation insurance. This includes persons providing, hauling, or delivering equipment or materials, or providing labor or transportation or other service related to the project, regardless of the identity of their employer or status as an employee." _ "Call the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission at 592/440-3789 to receive information of the legal requirements for coverage, to verify whether your employer has provided the required coverage, or to report an employer's failure to provide coverage;" and (h) contractually require each person with whom it contracts to provide services on a project, to: (i) provide coverage based on proper reporting of classification codes and payroll amounts and filing of any coverage agreements for all of its employees providing services on the project, for the duration of the project; (ii) provide a certificate of coverage to the Contractor prior to that person beginning work on the project; (iii) include in all contracts to provide services on the project the following language: "By signing this contract or providing or causing to be provided a certificate of coverage, the person signing this contract is representing to the governmental entity that all employees of the person signing this contract who will provide services on the project will be covered by workers' compensation coverage for the duration of the project, that the coverage will be based on proper reprinting of classification codes and payroll amounts, and that all coverage agreements will be filed with the appropriate insurance carrier or, in the case of a self-insured, with the commission's Division of Self -Insurance Regulation. Providing false or misleading information may subject the Contractor to administrative penalties, criminal penalties, civil penalties, or other civil actions."; (iv) provide the Contractor, prior to the end of the coverage period, a new certificate of coverage showing extension of coverage, if the coverage period shown on the current certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the project; (v) obtain from each other person with whom it contracts, and provide to the Contractor: (1) a certificate of coverage, prior to the other person beginning work on the project; and (2) prior to the end of the coverage period, a new certificate of coverage showing extension of the coverage period, if the coverage period shown on the current certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the project; (vi) retain all required certificates of coverage on file for the duration of the project and for one year thereafter; 12 (vii) notify the governmental entity in writing by certified mail or personal delivery, within 10 days after the person knew or should have known, of any change that materially affects the provision of coverage of any person providing services on the project; and (viii) contractually require each other person with whom it contracts, to perform as required by paragraphs (i) -(viii), with the certificate of coverage to be provided to the person for whom they are providing services. ,., 29. DISABLED EMPLOYEES Contractors having more than fifteen (15) employees agree to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and agree not to discriminate against a qualified individual with a disability because of the disability of such individual in regard to job application procedures, the hiring, advancement, or discharge of employees, employee compensation, job training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. ,— 30. PROTECTION AGAINST CLAIMS OF SUBCONTRACTORS LABORERS MATERIALMEN AND FURNISHERS OF MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES Without limiting, in any way, manner or form, the indemnity provided by Contractor in paragraph 27 hereof, the Contractor agrees that it will indemnify and save the Owner and all of its officers, agents and employees, harmless against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, expenses and causes of action arising out of, in any way, manner or form, the demands of subcontractors, laborers, workmen, mechanics, materialmen and furnishers of machinery and parts thereof, equipment, power tools, and supplies, incurred in the performance of this contract and the project which is the subject matter of this contract. When Owner so desires, the Contractor shall furnish satisfactory evidence that all obligations of the nature hereinabove designated have been paid, discharged or waived. If during the progress of the work, Contractor shall allow any indebtedness to accrue for work furnished by any of those designated in the preceding paragraph and shall fail to pay and discharge any such indebtedness within five (5) days after demand is made, then Owner may, during the period for which such indebtedness shall remain unpaid, in addition to any statutory retainage rights it may have, withhold from the unpaid portion of this contract, a sum equal to the amount of such unpaid indebtedness or may apply the sum so withheld to discharge any such indebtedness. 31. PROTECTION AGAINST ROYALTIES OR PATENT INVENTION The Contractor shall pay all royalties and license fees, and shall provide for the use of any design, device, material or process covered by letters patent or copyright by suitable legal agreement with the Patentee or owner thereof. Without limiting, in any way, manner or form, the indemnity provided by Contractor in paragraph 27 hereof, the Contractor shall defend all suits or claims for infringement of any patent or copyrights and shall indemnify and save the Owner, and all of its officers, agents and employees harmless from any loss on account thereof, except that Owner shall defend all such suits and claims and shall be responsible for all such loss when a particular design, device, material or process or the product of a particular manufacturer or manufacturers is specified or required in these contract documents by Owner; provided, however, if choice of alternate design, device, material or process is allowed to the Contractor, then Contractor shall indemnify and save Owner, and all of its officers, agents and employees harmless from any loss on account thereof. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, if the material or process specified or required by Owner and/or this contract is an infringement, the Contractor shall be responsible for such loss unless it gives written notice of such infringement to the Owner's Representative prior to bidding. 13 32. LAWS AND ORDINANCES The Contractor shall at all times observe and comply with all federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations, which in any manner affect the contract or the work, and without limiting, in any way, manner or form, the indemnity provided by Contractor in paragraph 27 hereof, Contractor shall indemnify and save harmless the Owner, and all of its officers, agents, and employees against any claims arising from the violation of any such laws, ordinances, and regulations, whether by the Contractor, its employees, or subcontractors. Contractor hereby agrees to follow all federal, state, and local statutes, laws, ordinances and regulations. Further, Contractor specifically agrees to abide by the federal regulations as set forth in 24 CFR Parks 570. If the Contractor observes that the plans and specifications are at variance therewith, he shall notify the Owner's Representative in writing prior to bidding and any necessary changes shall be adjusted as provided in the contract for changes in the work. In the absence of timely written notification to Owner's Representative of such variance or variances within said time, any objection and/or assertion that the plans and specifications are at variance with any federal, state or local laws, ordinances or regulations shall be deemed waived. If the Contractor, its employees or subcontractors perform any work contrary to such laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, and without such notice to the Owner's Representative, Contractor shall bear all costs arising therefrom. The Owner is a municipal corporation of the State of Texas and the law from which it derives its powers, insofar as the same regulates the objects for which, or the manner in which, or the conditions under which the Owner may enter into contracts, shall be controlling, and shall be considered as part of this contract to the same effect as though embodied herein. 33. SUBCONTRACTING The Contractor agrees that it will retain personal control and will give its personal attention to the fulfillment of this contract. The Contractor further agrees that subletting of any portion or feature of the work, or materials required in the performance of this contract, shall not relieve the Contractor from its full obligations to the Owner, as provided by the contract documents. 34. TIME FOR SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES It is hereby understood and mutually agreed by and between the Contractor and the Owner, that the date of beginning and time for completion as specified in the contract documents, of work to be done hereunder are essential conditions of this contract; and it is further mutually understood and agreed that the work embraced in this contract shall be commenced as provided in the contract documents. If the Contractor should neglect, fail, or refuse to substantially complete the work within the time herein specified, then the Contractor does hereby agree as part of the consideration for the awarding of this contract, the Owner may withhold permanently from Contractor's total compensation, the sum of $300.00 (THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS) PER DAY, not as a penalty, but as liquidated damages for the breach of the contract as herein set forth for each and every working day that the Contractor shall be in default after the time stipulated for substantially completing the work. It is expressly understood and agreed, by and between Contractor and the Owner, that the time for the substantial completion of the work described herein is reasonable time for the completion of the same, taking into consideration the average climatic range and conditions and usual industrial conditions prevailing in this locality. The amount is fixed and agreed upon by and between the Contractor and the Owner because the actual damages the Owner would sustain in such event would be difficult and/or impossible to estimate, however, the amount agreed upon herein is a reasonable forecast of the amount necessary to render just compensation to Owner, and is expressly agreed to be not disproportionate to actual damages as measured at time of breach. IT IS FURTHER AGREED AND UNDERSTOOD BETWEEN THE CONTRACTOR AND OWNER THAT TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE OF THIS CONTRACT. 14 a+� ii 35. TIME AND ORDER OF COMPLETION It is the meaning and intent of this contract, unless otherwise herein specifically provided, that the Contractor shall be allowed to prosecute its work at such time and sessions, in such order of precedence, and in such manner as shall be most conductive to economy of construction; provided, however, that the order and time of prosecution shall be such that the work shall be substantially completed as a whole and in part, in accordance with this 'contract, the plans and specifications, and within the time of completion designated in the bid; provided, also, that when the Owner is having other work done, either by contract or by its own force, the Owner's Representative may .• direct the time and manner of constructing work done under this contract so that conflicts will be avoided and the construction of the various works being done for the Owner shall be harmonized. The Contractor shall submit, at such times as may reasonably be requested by the Owner's Representative, schedules which shall show the order in which the Contractor intends to carry on the work, with dates at which the Contractor will start the several parts of the work and estimated dates of completion of the several parts. .�+ 36. TIME OF PERFORMANCE The Contractor agrees that it has submitted its bid in full recognition of the time required for the completion of this project, taking into consideration the average climatic range and industrial conditions prevailing in this locality, and has considered the liquidated damage provisions of paragraph 34 hereinabove set forth and expressly agrees that it shall not be entitled to, nor will it request, an extension of time on this contract, except when its work has been delayed by an act or neglect of the Owner, Owner's Representative, employees of the Owner or other contractors ••r employed by the Owner, or by changes ordered in the work, or by strike, walkouts, acts of God or the public enemy, fire or flood. Any request for extension shall be in writing with the written request for same setting forth all justifications, in detail, for the request, and submitted to Owner's Representative within twenty (20) calendar days of the occurrence of the event causing said delay. A failure by Owner's Representative to affirmatively grant the extension no later than twenty (20) calendar days of written submission by Contractor shall be deemed a denial, and final. Further, in the absence of timely written notification of such delay and request for extension, as provided herein, any request for extension by Contractor shall be deemed waived. 37. HINDRANCE AND DELAYS In executing the contract, the Contractor agrees that in undertaking to complete the work within the time herein 'Pow fixed, Contractor has taken into consideration and made allowances for all hindrances and delays incident to such work, whether growing out of delays due to unusual and unanticipated circumstances, difficulties or delays in securing material or workmen, or any other cause or occurrence. No charge shall be made by the Contractor for �.. hindrance or delays from any cause during the progress of any part of the work embraced in this contract except where the work is stopped by order of the Owner or Owner's Representative for the Owner's convenience, in which event, such expense as in the sole judgment of the Owner's Representative that is caused by such stoppage shall be paid by Owner to Contractor. 38. QUANTITIES AND MEASUREMENTS No extra or customary measurements of any kind will be allowed, but the actual measured or computed length, area, solid contents, number and weight only shall be considered, unless otherwise specifically provided. In the event this contract is let on a unit price basis, then Owner and Contractor agree that this contract, including the specifications, plans and other contract documents are intended to show clearly all work to be done and material to be furnished hereunder. Where the estimated quantities are shown, and only when same are expressly stated to be estimates, for the various classes of work to be done and material to be furnished under this contract, they are approximate and are to be used only as a basis for estimating the probable cost of the work and for comparing their bids offered for the work. In the event the amount of work to be done and materials to be furnished are expressly stated to be estimated, and only when same are expressly stated to be estimated, it is understood and agreed that the actual amount of work to be done and the materials to be furnished under this contract may differ somewhat from these estimates, and that where the basis for payment under this contract is the unit price method, payment shall be for the actual amount of work done and materials furnished on the project. r" 15 39. PROTECTION OF ADJOINING PROPERTY The Contractor shall take proper means to protect the adjacent or adjoining property or properties in any way encountered, which may be injured or seriously affected by any process of construction to be undertaken under this agreement, from any damage or injury by reason of said process of construction; and Contractor shall be liable for any and all claims for such damage on account of his failure to fully protect all adjacent property. Without limiting, in any way, manner and form, the indemnity provided by Contractor in paragraph 27 hereof, the Contractor agrees to indemnify, save and hold harmless the Owner, and any of its officers, agents and employees, against any and all claims or damages due to any injury to any adjacent or adjoining property, related to, arising from or growing out of the performance of this contract. 40. PRICE FOR WORK In consideration of the furnishing of all necessary labor, equipment and material and the completion of all work by the Contractor, and on the delivery of all materials embraced in this contract in full conformity with the specifications and stipulations herein contained, the Owner agrees to pay the Contractor the price set forth in the bid proposal attached hereto, which has been made a part of this contract, and the Contractor hereby agrees to receive such price in full for furnishing all materials and all labor required for the aforesaid work, also, for all expenses incurred by Contractor and for well and truly performing the same and the whole thereof in the manner and according to this agreement, the attached specifications, plans, contract documents and requirements of Owner's Representative. 41. PAYMENTS No payments made or certificates given shall be considered as conclusive evidence of the performance of the contract, either wholly or in part, nor shall any certificate or payment be considered as acceptance of defective work. Contractor shall at any time requested during the progress of the work furnish the Owner or Owner's Representative with a verifying certificate showing the Contractor's total outstanding indebtedness in connection with the work. Before final payment is made, Contractor shall satisfy Owner, by affidavit or otherwise, that there are no outstanding liens against Owner's premises by reason of any work under the contract. Acceptance by Contractor of final payment of the contract price shall constitute a waiver of all claims against Owner, Owner's agents and employees, which have not theretofore been timely filed as provided in this contract. 42. PARTIAL PAYMENTS On or before the tenth day of each month, the Contractor shall submit to Owner's Representative an application for partial payment or, if the Contractor does not submit such application, the Owner's Representative shall determine the amount to be partially paid. Owner's Representative shall review said application for partial payment if submitted, and the progress of the work made by the Contractor and if found to be in order, shall prepare a certificate for partial payment showing as completely as practical the total value of the work done by the Contractor up to and including the last day of the preceding month. The determination of the partial payment by the Owner's Representative shall be in accordance with Paragraph 14 hereof. The Owner shall then pay the Contractor on or before the fifteenth day of the current month the total amount of the Owner's Representative's Certificate of Partial Payment, less 5% of the amount thereof, which 5% shall be retained until final payment, and further, less all previous payments and all further sums that may be retained by Owner under the terms of the contract documents. Any partial payment made hereunder shall not constitute a waiver by the Owner of any and all other rights to enforce the express terms of the contract documents, and all remedies provided therein, as to any and all work performed, to be performed and/or materials delivered hereunder, including, but limited to, work to which said partial payment is attributable. L r 43. SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION Contractor shall give Owner's Representative written notice of substantial completion. Within thirty-one (31) working days after the Contractor has given the Owner's Representative written notice that the work has been substantially completed, the Owner's Representative and/or the Owner shall inspect the work and within said time, if the work be found to be substantially completed in accordance with the contract documents, the Owner's Representative shall issue to the Owner and Contractor a certificate of substantial completion. Notwithstanding the issuance of a certificate of substantial completion, Contractor shall proceed with diligence to finally complete the work within the time provided in this contract. 44. FINAL COMPLETION AND PAYMENT The Contractor shall give written notice to Owner's Representative of final completion. Upon written notice of final completion, the Owner's Representative shall proceed to make final measurement to determine whether final completion has occurred. If the Owner's Representative determines final completion has occurred, Owner's Representative shall so certify to the Owner. Upon certification by Owner's Representative of final completion, Owner shall pay to the Contractor on or before the 31 st working day after the date of certification of final completion, the balance due Contractor under the terms of this agreement. Neither the certification of final completion nor the final payment, nor any provisions in the contract documents shall relieve the Contractor of the obligation for fulfillment of any warranty which may be required in the contract documents and/or any warranty or warranties implied by law or otherwise. -+ 45. CORRECTION OF WORK Contractor shall promptly remove from Owner's premises all materials condemned by the Owner's Representative on account of failure to conform to the contract documents, whether actually incorporated in the work or not, and Contractor shall at its own expense promptly replace such condemned materials with other materials conforming to the requirements of the contract documents. Contractor shall also bear the expense of restoring all work of other contractors damaged by any such removal or replacement. If Contractor does not remove and replace any such condemned work within a reasonable time after a written notice by the Owner or the Owner's Representative, Owner may remove and replace it at Contractor's expense. Neither the final payment, nor certification of final completion or substantial completion, nor any provision in the contract documents shall relieve the Contractor of responsibility for faulty materials or workmanship, and Contractor shall remedy any defects due thereto and pay for any damage to other work resulting therefrom, which shall appear within a period of one (1) year from the date of certification of final completion by Owner's Representative. 46. PAYMENT WITHHELD �, The Owner or Owner's Representative may, on account of subsequently discovered evidence, withhold or nullify the whole or part of any certification to such extent as may be necessary to protect itself from loss on account of: .� (a) Defective work not remedied and/or work not performed. (b) Claims filed or reasonable evidence indicating possible filing of claims. (c) Failure of the Contractor to make payments promptly to subcontractors or for materials or labor. (d) Damage to another contractor. When the above grounds are removed, or the Contractor provides a surety bond satisfactory to the Owner, in the amount withheld, payment shall be made for amounts withheld because of them. r 17 47. CLAIM OR DISPUTE It is further agreed by both parties hereto that all questions of dispute or adjustment presented by the Contractor shall be in writing and filed with the Owner's Representative within fifteen (15) calendar days after the Owner's Representative has given any direction, order or instruction to which the Contractor desires to take exception. Timely written notice of dispute as provided in this contract of any decision by Owner's Representative or Owner shall be a condition precedent to the bringing and/or assertion of any action or claim by Contractor of any right under this Contract. If the matters set forth in the notice of dispute are not granted or otherwise responded to by Owner's Representative within fifteen (15) calendar days of receipt of notice of dispute by Owner's Representative, said objections shall be deemed denied. Any decision by the Owner's Representative, or deemed denial by the Owner's Representative, shall be final and conclusive in the absence of fraud. It is further agreed that the acceptance by the Contractor of the final payment shall be a bar to any and all claims of the Contractor, and constitute a waiver of the right to assert any claim against Owner, Owner's agents and employees and Owner's Representative, by Contractor. 48. NON-COMPLIANCE AND/OR ABANDONMENT BY CONTRACTOR In case the Contractor should (1) abandon and fail or refuse to resume work within fifteen (15) calendar days after written notification from the Owner or the Owner's Representative, or (2) if the Contractor fails to comply with the written orders of the Owner's Representative, when such orders are consistent with this contract, then the Surety on the bond shall be notified in writing and directed to complete the work and a copy of said notice shall be delivered to the Contractor. In the event a bond is not required by law, or otherwise obtained by the Contractor, no further notice of such non-compliance to Contractor shall be required. After receiving said notice of abandonment or non-compliance , the Contractor shall not remove from the work any machinery, equipment, tools, materials or supplies then on the job, but the same, together with any materials and equipment under the contract for work, may be held for use on the work by the Owner or the Surety of the Contractor, or another contractor, in completion of the work; and the Contractor shall not receive any rental or credit therefore (except when used in connection with Extra Work, where credit shall be allowed as provided for under paragraph 24 of this contract); it being understood that the use of such equipment and materials will ultimately reduce the cost to complete the work and be reflected in the final settlement. In the event the Contractor, or Surety, whichever is applicable, should fail to commence compliance with the notice hereinbefore provided within ten (10) calendar days after service of such notice, and/or shall fail to proceed with diligence to complete the project as contemplated and in compliance with all terms and provisions of the contract documents, then the Owner may exercise any and all remedies available to it pursuant to law, contract, equity or otherwise, including, but not limited to, providing for completion of the work in either of the following elective manners: (a) The Owner may employ such force of men and use of machinery, equipment, tools, materials and supplies as said Owner may deem necessary to complete the work and charge the expense of such labor, machinery, equipment, tools, materials and supplies to said Contractor, and the expense so charged shall be deducted and paid by the Owner out of such moneys as may be due, or that may thereafter at any time become due to the Contractor under and by virtue of this Agreement. In case such expense is less than the sum which would have been payable under this contract, if the same had been completed by the Contractor, then said Contractor shall receive the difference. In case such expense is greater than the sum which would have been payable under this contract, if the same had been completed by said Contractor, then the Contractor and/or its Surety shall pay the amount of such excess to the Owner; or (b) The Owner, under sealed bids, after notice published as required by law, at least twice in a newspaper having a general circulation in the County of location of the work, may let the contract for the completion of the work under substantially the same terms and conditions which are provided in this contract. In case of any increase in cost to the Owner under the new contract as compared to what would have been the cost under this contract, such increase shall be charged to the Contractor and the Surety shall be and remain bound therefore. Should the cost to complete any such new contract prove to be less than that which would have been the cost to complete the work under this contract, the Contractor or his Surety shall be credited therewith. 18 In the event the Owner's Representative elects to complete the work, as described above, when the work shall have been finally completed, the Contractor and his Surety shall be so notified and certification of completion as �-- provided in paragraph 44 hereinabove set forth, shall be issued. A complete itemized statement of the contract accounts, certified to by Owner's Representative as being correct shall then be prepared and delivered to Contractor and his Surety, if applicable, whereon the Contractor or his Surety, or the Owner as the case may be, shall pay the balance due as reflected by said statement within 30 days after the date of certification of completion. In the event the statement of accounts shows that the cost to complete the work is less than that which would have been the cost to the Owner had the work been completed by the Contractor under the terms of this contract, or when the Contractor and/or his Surety, if applicable, shall pay the balance shown to be due by them to the Owner, then all machinery, equipment, tools, materials or supplies left on the site of the work shall be turned over to the Contractor and/or his Surety, if applicable. Should the cost to complete the work exceed the contract price, and the Contractor and/or his Surety, if applicable, fail to pay the amount due the Owner within the time designated hereinabove, and there remains any machinery, equipment, tools, materials or supplies on the site of the work, notice thereof, together with an itemized list of such equipment and materials shall be mailed to the Contractor and his Surety, if applicable, at the respective addresses designated in this contract; provided, however, that actual written notice given in any manner will satisfy this condition. After mailing, or other giving of such notice, such property shall be held at the risk of the Contractor and his Surety, if applicable, subject only to the duty of the Owner to exercise ordinary care to protect such property. After fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of said notice the Owner may sell such machinery, equipment, tools, materials or supplies and apply the net sum derived from such sale to the credit of the Contractor and his Surety, if applicable. Such sale may be made at either public or private sale, with or without notice, as the Owner may elect. The Owner shall release any machinery, equipment, tools, materials, or supplies which remain on the jobsite and belong to persons other than the Contractor or his Surety, if applicable, to their proper owners. The remedies provided to Owner by law, equity, contract, or otherwise, shall be cumulative, to the extent permitted by law. it is expressly agreed and understood that the exercise by Owner of the remedies provided in this paragraph shall not constitute an election of remedies on the part of Owner, and Owner, irrespective of its exercise of remedies hereunder, shall be entitled to exercise concurrently or otherwise, any and all other remedies available to it, by law, equity, contract or otherwise, including but not limited to, liquidated damages, as provided in paragraph 34, hereinabove set forth. 49. LIMITATION ON CONTRACTOR'S REMEDY The remedies of Contractor hereunder shall be limited to, and Owner shall be liable only for, work actually performed by Contractor and/or its subcontractors as set forth in the contract documents, and Owner shall not be liable for any consequential, punitive or indirect loss or damage that Contractor may suffer in connection with the project which is the subject matter of this contract. 50. BONDS The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond in accordance with Chapter 2253, Government Code, in the amount of 100% of the total contract price in the event that said contract price exceeds $100,000 and the successful bidder will be required to furnish a payment bond in accordance with Chapter 2253, Government Code, in the amount of 100% of the total contract price in the event that said contract price exceeds $25,000. All bonds, if required, shall be submitted on forms supplied by the Owner, and executed by an approved Surety Company authorized to do business in the State of Texas. It is further agreed that this contract shall not be in effect until such bonds are so furnished. 51. SPECIAL CONDITIONS In the event special conditions are contained herein as part of the contract documents and said special conditions conflict with any of the general conditions contained in this contract, then in such event the special conditions shall control. I P" 19 52. LOSS OR EXPENSE DUE TO UNUSUAL OR UNANTICIPATED CIRCUMSTANCES Unless otherwise specified herein, all loss, expense or damage to the Contractor arising out of the nature of the work to be done, or from the action of the elements, or from any unforeseen circumstance or from unusual obstructions or difficulties, naturally occurring, man made or otherwise, which may be encountered in the prosecution of the work, shall be sustained and borne by the Contractor at his own cost and expense. 53. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR Contractor is, and shall remain, an independent contractor with full, complete and exclusive power and authority to direct, supervise, and control its own employees and to determine the method of the performance of the work covered hereby. The fact that the Owner or Owner's Representative shall have the right to observe Contractor's work during Contractor's performance and to carry out the other prerogatives which are expressly reserved to and vested in the Owner or Owner's Representative hereunder, is not intended to and shall not at any time change or effect the status of the Contractor as an independent contractor with respect to either the Owner or Owner's Representative or to the Contractor's own employees or to any other person, firm, or corporation. 54. CLEANING UP The Contractor shall at all times keep the premises free from accumulation of debris caused by the work, and at the completion of the work Contractor shall remove all such debris and also its tools, scaffolding, and surplus materials and shall leave the work room clean or its equivalent. The work shall be left in good order and condition. In case of dispute Owner may remove the debris and charge the cost to the Contractor. 55. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES AND ASBESTOS Hazardous Substances (herein so called), as defined in the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (42 U.S.C.S. §9601(14)) and the regulations promulgated thereunder, as same may be amended from time to time, hydrocarbons or other petroleum products or byproducts and/or asbestos, in any form, shall not (i) be utilized, in any way, manner or form, in the construction of, or incorporation into, the Project; or (ii) be brought upon, placed, or located, by any party, on the Project site, or any other property of the City, without the written consent of the Owner's Representative. If Contractor believes that the utilization of a Hazardous Substance, hydrocarbons or other petroleum products or byproducts and/or asbestos is necessary in the construction of the Project, or that it is necessary to place and/or otherwise locate upon the site of the Project or other property of the City, a Hazardous Substance, hydrocarbons or other petroleum products or byproducts and/or asbestos, Contractor shall notify the Owner's Representative, and request consent therefrom, at least twenty (20) days prior to such action. Owner's Representative may grant or deny the request of Contractor and provide whatever requirements such consent, if granted, is conditioned upon, in its sole and absolute discretion. If the request of Contractor is not granted, or otherwise not responded to, by Owner's Representative within five (5) days of the receipt of said request, said request shall be deemed to be denied. In the event Owner's Representative shall consent to the request of Contractor, Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all personnel involved in the Project are (i) trained for the level of expertise required for proper performance of the actions contemplated by this Contract and, in particular, in all aspects of handling, storage, disposal and exposure of Hazardous Substances, hydrocarbons or other petroleum products or byproducts and/or asbestos; and (ii) are provided and utilize all protective equipment, including without limitation, personal protective gear, necessary to provide protection from exposure to Hazardous Substances, hydrocarbons or other petroleum products or byproducts and/or asbestos. 20 SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF THE AGREEMENT 0 1. PAYROLLS AND BASIC PAYROLL RECORDS OF CONTRACTOR AND SUBCONTRACTORS The Contractor and each subcontractor shall prepare their payrolls on forms satisfactory to and in accordance with instructions to be furnished by the Local Public Agency or Public Body. The Contractor shall submit weekly to the "M Local Public Agency or Public Body two certified copies of all payrolls of the Contractor and of the subcontractors, it being understood that the Contractor shall be responsible for the submission of copies of payrolls of all subcontractors. Each such payroll shall contain the "Weekly Statement of Compliance" set forth in Section 3.3 of Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations. The payrolls and basic payroll records of the Contractor and each subcontractor covering all laborers and mechanics employed upon the work covered by this Contract shall be maintained during the course of the work and preserved for a period of three (3) years thereafter. Such payrolls and basic payroll records shall contain the name and address of each such employee, his correct classification, r"% rate of pay (including rates of contributions or costs anticipated of the types described in Section 1(b)(2) of the Davis -Bacon Act), daily and weekly number of hours worked, deductions made and actual wages paid. In addition, whenever the Secretary of Labor has found under Section 5.5(a)(1)(iv) of Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, that the wages of any laborer or mechanic include the amount of any costs reasonably anticipated in providing benefits under a plan or program described in Section 1(b)(2)(B) of the Davis -Bacon Act, the Contractor or subcontractor shall maintain records which show that the commitment to provide such benefits is enforceable, that the plan or program is financially responsible and that the plan or program has been communicated in writing to the laborers or mechanics affected, and records which show the costs anticipated or the actual cost incurred in providing such benefits. The Contractor and each subcontractor shall make their employment records with respect to persons employed by them upon the work covered by this Contract available for inspection by authorized representatives of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, the Local Public Agency or Public Body and the United States Department of Labor. Such representatives shall be permitted to interview employees of the Contractor or of any subcontractor during working hours on the job. 9— 2. MINIMUM WAGES (See Exhibit B: In excess of $2,000) All laborers and mechanics employed upon the work covered by this Contract shall be paid unconditionally and not less often than once each week, and without subsequent deduction or rebate on any account (except such payroll deductions as are made mandatory by law and such other payroll deductions as are permitted by the applicable regulations issued by the Secretary of Labor, United States Department of Labor, pursuant to the Anti -Kickback Act hereinafter identified), the full amount due at time of payment computed at wage rates not less than those ,,.. contained in the wage determination decision of said Secretary of Labor (a copy of which is included in Exhibit B) regardless of any contractual relationship which may be alleged to exist between the Contractor or any subcontractor and such laborers and mechanics. All laborers and mechanics employed upon such work shall be paid in cash, except that payment may be by check if the employer provides or secures satisfactory facilities approved by the Local Public Agency or Public Body for the cashing of the same without cost or expense to the employee. For the purpose of this clause, contributions made or costs reasonably anticipated under Section 1(b)(2) of the Davis -Bacon Act on behalf of laborers or mechanics are considered wages paid to such laborers or mechanics, subject to the provisions of Section 5.5(a)(1)(iv) of Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations. Also for the purpose of this clause, regular contributions made or costs incurred for more than a weekly period under plans, funds or programs, but covering the particular weekly period, are deemed to be constructively made or incurred during such weekly period. 3. POSTING WAGE DETERMINATION DECISIONS AND AUTHORIZED WAGE DEDUCTIONS The applicable wage poster of the Secretary of Labor, United States Department of Labor, and the applicable wage determination decisions of said Secretary of Labor with respect to the various classification of laborers and mechanics employed and to be employed upon the work covered by this Contract, and a statement showing all deductions, if any, in accordance with the provisions of this Contract, to be made from wages actually earned by -� persons so employed or to be employed in such classifications, shall be posted at appropriate conspicuous points at the site of the work. 4. EMPLOYMENT OF LABORERS OR MECHANICS NOT LISTED IN AFORESAID WAGE DETERMINATION DECISIONS Any class of laborers or mechanics which is not listed in the wage determination decisions and which is to be employed under the Contract will be classified or reclassified conformably to the wage determination by the Local Public Agency or Public Body, and a report of the action taken shall be submitted by the Local Public Agency or Public Body, through the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, to the Secretary of Labor, United States P_ Department of Labor. In the event the interested parties cannot agree on the proper classification or reclassification of a particular class of laborers and mechanics to be used, the question, accompanied by the recommendation of the Local Public Agency or Public Body, shall be referred, through the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, to the Secretary of Labor for final determination. SPECIFIC COVERAGE OF CERTAIN TYPES OF WORK BY EMPLOYEES The transportation of materials and supplies to or from the site of the Project or Program to which this Contract pertains by the employees of the Contractor or of any subcontractor, and the manufacturing or furnishing of materials, articles, supplies or equipment on the site of the Project or Program to which this Contract pertains by persons employed by the Contractor or by any subcontractor, shall, for the purposes of this Contract, and without limiting the geniality of the foregoing provisions of this Contract, be deemed to be work to which these Federal Labor Standards Provisions are applicable. 6. UNDERPAYMENTS OF WAGES OR SALARIES In case of underpayment of wages by the Contractor or by any subcontractor to laborers or mechanics employed by the Contractor or subcontractor upon the work covered by this Contract, the Local Public Agency or Public Body, in addition to such other rights as may be afforded it under this Contract, shall withhold from the Contractor, out of any payments due the Contractor, so much thereof as the Local Public Agency or Public Body may consider necessary to pay such laborers or mechanics the full amount of wages required by this Contract. The amount so withheld may be disbursed by the Local Public Agency or Public Body, for and on account of the Contractor or the subcontractor (as may be appropriate), to the respective laborers or mechanics to whom the same is due, or on their behalf to plans, funds or programs for any type of fringe benefit prescribed in the applicable determination. 7. ANTICIPATED COSTS OF FRINGE BENEFITS If the Contractor does not make payments to a trustee or other third person, he may consider as part of the wages of any laborer or mechanic the amount of any costs reasonably anticipated in providing fringe benefits under a plan or program of a type expressly listed in the wage determination decisions of the Secretary of Labor, which are a part of this Contract: Provided, the Secretary of Labor has found, upon the written request of the Contractor, that the applicable standards of the Davis -Bacon Act have been met. The Secretary of Labor may require the Contractor to set aside, in a separate account, assets for meeting the obligations under the plan or program. A copy of any findings made by the Secretary of Labor in respect to fringe benefits being provided by the Contractor must be submitted to the Local Public Agency or Public Body with the first payroll filed by the Contractor subsequent to receipt of the findings. FRINGE BENEFITS NOT EXPRESSED AS HOURLY WAGE RATES The Local Public Agency or Public Body shall require, whenever the minimum rate prescribed in the Contract for a class of laborers or mechanics includes a fringe benefits which is not expressed as an hourly wage rate, and the Contractor is obligated to pay the cash equivalent of such a fringe benefit, an hourly cash equivalent thereof to be established. In the event the interested parties cannot agree upon a cash equivalent of the fringe benefit, the question, accompanied by the recommendation of the Local Public Agency or Public Body, shall be referred, through the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, to the Secretary of Labor for determination. 9. OVERTIME COMPENSATION REQUIRED BY CONTRACT WORK HOURS AND SAFETY STANDARDS ACT (76 STAT. 357-360: TITLE 40 U.S.C.. SECTIONS 327-332) (a) Overtime requirements. No Contractor or subcontractor contracting for any part of the Contract work which may require or involve the employment of laborers or mechanics, including watchmen and guards, shall require or permit any laborer or mechanic in any work week in which they are employed on such work to work in excess of 40 hours in such work week unless such laborer or mechanic receives compensation at a rate not less than one and one-half times their basic rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours in such work week. (b) Violation: Liability, forunpaid wages and liquidated damages. In the event of any violation of the clause set forth in paragraph (a) of this Section, the Contractor and any subcontractor responsible therefor shall be liable to any affected employee for his unpaid wages. In addition, such Contractor and subcontractor shall be liable to the United States for liquidated damages. Such liquidated damages shall be computed r-� with respect to each individual laborer or mechanic employed in violation of the clause set forth in paragraph (a) in the sum of $10 for each calendar day on which such employee was required or permitted to work in excess of the standard work week of 40 hours without payment of the overtime wages required by the clause set forth in paragraph (a). (c) Withholding for liquidated damages. The Local Public Agency or Public Body shall withhold or cause to be withheld from any moneys payable on account of work performed by the Contractor or any subcontractor such sums as may administratively be determined to be necessary to satisfy any liabilities of such Contractor or subcontractor for liquidated damages as provided in the clause set forth in paragraph (b) of this Section. (d) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert in any subcontracts the clauses set forth in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of this Section and also a clause requiring the subcontractors to include these clauses in any lower tier subcontract which they may enter into, together with a clause requiring this insertion in any further subcontracts that may in turn be made. 10. EMPLOYMENT OF APPRENTICES/TRAINEES (a) Apprentices will be permitted to work at less than the predetermined rate for the work they perform when they are employed and individually registered in a bona fide apprenticeship program registered with the U. S. Department of Labor, Manpower Administration, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, or with a State Apprenticeship Agency recognized by the Bureau, or if a person is employed in his first 90 days of probationary employment as an apprentice in such an apprenticeship program who is not individually registered in the program, but who has been certified by the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training or a State Apprenticeship Agency (where appropriate) to be eligible for probationary employment as an apprentice. The allowable ratio of apprentices to journeymen in any craft classification shall not be greater than the ratio permitted to the Contractor as to his entire work force under the registered program. Any employee listed on a payroll at an apprentice wage rate who is not a trainee as defined in paragraph (b) of this Section, or is not registered or otherwise employed as stated above, shall be paid the wage rate determined by the Secretary of Labor for the classification of work he actually performs. The Contractor or subcontractor will be required to furnish to the contracting officer, or a representative of the Wage -Hour Division of the U. S. Department of Labor, written evidence of the registration of and wage rates (expressed in percentages of the journeymen hourly rates), for the area of construction prior to using any apprentice on the Contract work. The wage rate paid apprentices shall be not less than the appropriate percentage of the journeyman's rate contained in the applicable wage determination. (b) Trainees. Except as provided in 29 CFR 5.15, trainees will not be permitted to work at less than the predetermined rate for the work performed unless they are employed pursuant to and individually registered in a program which has received prior approval, evidenced by formal certification, by the U. D. Department of Labor, Manpower Administration, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training. The ratio of trainees to journeymen shall not be greater than permitted under the plan approved by the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training. Every trainee must be paid at not less than the rate specified in the approved program for his level of progress. Any employee listed on the payroll at a trainee rate who is not registered and participating in a training plan approved by the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training shall be paid not less than the wage rate determined by the Secretary of Labor for the classification of work he actually performs. The Contractor or subcontractor will be required to performs. The Contractor or subcontractor will be required to furnish the contracting officer or a representative of the Wage -Hour Division of the U. S. Department of Labor written evidence of the certification of his program, the registration of the trainees and the ratios and wage rates prescribed in that program. In the event the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training withdraws approval of a training program, the Contractor will no longer be permitted to utilize trainees at less than the applicable predetermined rate for the work performed until an acceptable program is approved. (c) Equal Employment Opportunity. The utilization of apprentices, trainees and journeymen under this part shall be in conformity with the equal employment opportunity requirements of Executive Order 11246, as amended, and 29 CFR Part 30. 3 11. EMPLOYMENT OF CERTAIN PERSONS PROHIBITED No person under the age of sixteen years and no person who, at the time, is serving sentence in a penal or correctional institution shall be employed on the work covered by this Contract. 12. REGULATIONS PURSUANT TO SO-CALLED "ANTI -KICKBACK ACT' The Contractor shall comply with the applicable regulations (See Exhibit A, attached and herein incorporated by reference) of the Secretary of Labor, United States Department of Labor, made pursuant to the so-called "Anti - Kickback Act" of June 13, 1934 (48 Stat. 948, 62 Stat. 862, 63 Stat. 108, 72 Stat. 967; 62 Stat. 740: Title 18 U.S.C., Section 874 and Title 40 U.S.C., Section 276c) and any amendments or modifications thereof, and shall cause appropriate provisions to be inserted in subcontracts to insure compliance therewith by all subcontractors subject thereto, and shall be responsible for the submission of affidavits required by subcontractors thereunder, except as said Secretary of Labor may specifically provide for reasonable limitations, variations, tolerances and exemptions from the requirements thereof. 13. COMPLAINTS PROCEEDINGS OR TESTIMONY BY EMPLOYEES No laborer or mechanic to whom the wage, salary or other labor standards provisions of this Contract are applicable shall be discharged or in any other manner discriminated against by the Contractor or any subcontractor because such employee has filed any complaint or instituted or caused to be instituted any proceeding or has testified or is about to testify in any proceeding under or relating to the labor standards applicable to his employer under this Contract. 14. CLAIMS AND DISPUTES PERTAINING TO WAGE RATES Claims and disputes pertaining to wage rates or to classifications of laborers and mechanics employed upon the work covered by this Contract shall be promptly reported by the Contractor, in writing, to the Local Public Agency or Public Body for referral by the latter through the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to the Secretary of Labor, United States Department of Labor, whose decision shall be final with respect thereto. 15. QUESTIONS CONCERNING CERTAIN FEDERAL STATUTES AND REGULATIONS All questions arising under this Contract which relate to the application or interpretation of (a) the aforesaid Anti - Kickback Act, (b) the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, (c) the aforesaid Davis -Bacon act, (d) the regulations issued by the Secretary of Labor, United States Department of Labor, pursuant to said Acts or (e) the labor standards provisions of any other pertinent Federal statute, shall be referred, through the Local Public Agency or Public Body and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, to the Secretary of Labor, United States Department of Labor, for said Secretary's appropriate ruling or interpretation, which shall be authoritative and may be relied upon for the purpose of this Contract. 16. BREACH OF FOREGOING FEDERAL LABOR STANDARDS PROVISIONS In addition to the causes for termination of this Contract as herein elsewhere set forth, the Local Public Agency or Public Body reserves the right to terminate this Contract if the Contractor or any subcontractor whose subcontract covers any of the work covered by this Contract shall breach any of these Federal Labor Standards Provisions. A breach of these Federal Labor Standards Provisions may also be grounds for debarment, as provided by the applicable regulations issued by the Secretary of Labor. A breach of Section 45 and the Federal Labor Standards Provisions may be grounds for termination of the Contract, and for debarment as provided in 29 CFR 5.6. 17. INTEREST OR MEMBER OF OR DELEGATE TO CONGRESS No member of or Delegate to Congress or Resident Commissioner shall be admitted to any share of this Contract or to any benefit that may arise therefrom, but this provision shall not be construed to extend to this Contract if made with a corporation for its general benefit. OTHER PROHIBITED INTERESTS No official of the Owner who is authorized in such capacity and on behalf of the Owner to negotiate, make, accept or approve, or to take part in negotiating, making, accepting or approving any architectural, engineering, ^^ inspection, construction or material supply contract or any subcontract in connection with the construction of the project shall become directly or indirectly interested personally in this Contract or in any part hereof. No officer, employee, architect, attorney, engineer or inspector of or for the Owner who is authorized in such capacity and on behalf of the Owner to exercise any legislative, executive, supervisory or other similar functions in connection with the construction of the project shall become directly or indirectly interested personally in this Contract or in any part thereof, any material supply contract, subcontract, insurance contract or any other contract pertaining to the project. n 19. SPECIAL EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVISIONS A. Activities and Contracts Not Subject to Executive Order 11246. as Amended. Applicable to Federally assisted construction contracts and related subcontractors under $10.000) .� During the performance of this Contract, the Contractor agrees as follows: (1) The Contractor shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex or national origin. The Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants for employment are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. (2) The Contractor shall post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided by the Contracting Officer setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause. The Contractor shall state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin. (3) The Contractor shall incorporate the foregoing requirements in all subcontracts. B. Contracts Subject to Executive Order 11246. as Amended. (Applicable to Federally assisted construction contracts and related subcontracts exceeding $10.000) During the performance of this Contract, the Contractor agrees as follows: (1) The Contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex or national origin. The Contractor will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants for employment are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Such action shall include, but not limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer,; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The Contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided by the Contracting Officer setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause. (2) The Contractor will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the Contractor, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin. (3) The Contractor will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which he has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, a notice to be provided by the �., Contract Compliance Officer advising the said labor union or workers' representative of the Contractor's commitment under this Section, and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment. .. 5 (4) The Contractor will comply with all provisions of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor. (5) The Contractor will furnish all information and reports required by Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and the rules, regulations and orders of the Secretary of Labor, or pursuant thereto, and will permit access to his books, records and accounts by the Department and the Secretary of Labor for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with such rules, regulations and orders. (6) In the event of the Contractor's noncompliance with the nondiscrimination clauses of this Contract, or with any of such rules, regulations or orders, this Contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part, and the Contractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts or federally assisted construction contract procedures authorized in Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, or by rule, regulation or order of the Secretary of Labor, or as otherwise provided by laws. (7) The Contractor will include the portion of the sentence immediately preceding paragraph B(1) of this Section, and the provisions of paragraphs (1) through (7) which follow, in every subcontract or purchase order unless exempted by rules, regulations or orders of the Secretary of Labor issued pursuant to Section 204 of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, so that such provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor. The Contractor will take such action with respect to any subcontractor or purchase order as the Department may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions, including sanctions for noncompliance. Provided, however, that in the event a Contractor become involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with the Department, the Contractor may request the United States to enter such litigation to protect the interest of the United States. C. "Section 3" Compliance in the Provision of Training. Employment and Business Opportunities: (Applicable to Federally assisted construction contracts and related subcontracts exceeding $10,000) During the performance of this Contract, the Contractor agrees as follows: (1) The Contractor agrees to comply with the requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (1 USC 170(u)), as amended, the HUD regulations issued pursuant thereto at 24 CFR Part 135, and any applicable rules and orders of HUD issued thereunder. (2) The "Section 3" set forth in 24 CFR 135.20(b) shall form part of this Contract, as set forth in Paragraph 1 of the General Conditions, "Contract and Contract Documents." (3) Contractors shall incorporate the "Section 3 clause" shown below and the foregoing requirements in all subcontracts. Section 3 Clause as set forth in 24 CFR 135.20(b) A. The work to be performed under this Contract is on a project assisted under a program providing direct Federal financial assistance from the Department of Housing and Urban Development and is subject to the requirements of Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, as amended, 12 U.S.C. 1701 u. Section 3 requires that to the greatest extent feasible opportunities for training and employment be given lower income residents of the project area, and contracts for work in connection with the project be awarded to business concerns which are located in, or owned in substantial part by persons residing in the area of the project. B. The parties to this Contract will comply with the provisions of said Section 3 and the regulations issued pursuant thereto by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and set forth in 24 CFR 135.20(b), and all applicable rules and orders of the Department issued thereunder, prior to the execution of this Contract. The parties to this Contract certify and agree that they are under no contractual or other disability which would prevent them from complying with these requirements. C. The Contractor will send to each labor organization or representative of workers with which he has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, if any, a notice advising the said labor organization or workers' representative of his commitments under this Section 3 clause, and shall posts copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment or training. D. The Contractor will include this Section 3 clause in every subcontract for work in connection with the project and will, at the direction of the applicant for or recipient of Federal financial assistance, take appropriate action pursuant to a subcontract upon a finding that a Subcontractor is in violation of regulations issued by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, 24 CFR 135.20 (b). The Contractor will not subcontract with any subcontractor where the Contractor has notice or knowledge that the subcontractor has been found in violation of regulations under 24 CFR 135.20 (b), and will not let any subcontract unless the subcontractor has first provided said Contractor with a preliminary statement of ability to comply with the requirements of these regulations. E. Compliance with the provisions of Section 3, the regulations set forth in 24 CFR 135.20 (b), and all applicable rules and orders of the Department issued thereunder prior to the execution of the Contract, shall be a condition of the Federal financial assistance provided tot he project, binding upon the applicant or recipient for such assistance, its successors and assigns. Failure to fulfill theses requirements shall subject the applicant or recipient, its contractors and subcontractors, its successors and assigns to those sanctions specified by the grant or loan agreement or contract through which Federal assistance is provided, and to such sanctions as are specified by 24 CFR 135.20(b). 20. CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH AIR AND WATER ACTS (Applicable to Federally assisted construction contracts and related subcontracts exceeding $100.000) Compliance with Air and Water Acts During the performance of this Contract, the Contractor and all subcontractors shall comply with the requirements of the Clean Air Act, as amended, 42 USC 1857 et seq., and the Federal water Pollution Control Act, as amended, .�„ 33 USC 1251 et seq., and the regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency with respect thereto, at 40 CFR Part 15, as amended. In addition to the foregoing requirements, all non-exempt contractors and subcontractors shall furnish to the Owner the following: (1) A stipulation by the Contractor or subcontractors that any facility to be utilized in the performance of any nonexempt contract or subcontract is not listed on the List of Violating Facilities issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) pursuant to 40 CFR 15.20. (2) An agreement by the Contractor to comply with all the requirements of Section 114 of the Clean Air Act, as amended, (42 USC 1857c-8) and Section 308 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, (33 USC 1318) relating to inspection, monitoring, entry, reports and information, as well as all other requirements specified in said Section 114 and Section 308, and all regulations and guidelines issued thereunder. (3) A stipulation that as a condition for the award of the Contract, prompt notice will be given of any notification received from the Director, Office of Federal Activities, EPA, indicating that a facility utilized, or to be utilized for the contracts, is under consideration to be listed on the EPA List of Violating Facilities. 7 (4) An agreement by the Contractor that he will include, or cause to be included, the criteria and requirements _ in paragraphs (1) through (4) of this Section in every nonexempt subcontract and requiring that the Contractor will take such action as the Government may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions. 21. SPECIAL CONDITIONS PERTAINING TO HAZARDS SAFETY STANDARDS AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION — A. Lead -Based Pain Hazards (Applicable to contracts and related subcontracts for construction or rehabilitation of residential structures exceeding $100.000) The construction or rehabilitation of residential structures is subject to the HUD Lead -Based Paint regulations, 24 CFR Part 35. The Contractor and subcontractors shall comply with the provisions for the elimination of lead-based paint hazards under sub -part B of said regulations. The Owner will be responsible for the inspections and certifications required under Section 35.14(f) thereof. B. Use of Explosives The use of explosives will not be permitted unless written permission to do so is obtained by the Contractor from the City. When the use of explosives is necessary for the prosecution of the work, the Contractor shall observe all local, state and Federal laws in purchasing and handling explosives. The contractor shall take all necessary precautions to protect completed work, neighboring property, water lines or other underground structures. Where there is danger to structures or property from blasting, the charges shall be reduced and the material shall be covered with suitable timber, steel or rope mats. The Contractor shall notify all owners of public utility property of his intention to use explosives at least eight hours before blasting is done close to such property. Any supervision or direction of use of explosives by the Engineer does not in any way reduce the responsibility of the Contractor or his Surety for damages that may be caused by such use. C. Danger Signals and Safety Devices The Contractor shall make all necessary precautions to guard against damages to property and injury to persons, He shall put up and maintain in good condition sufficient red or warning lights at night, suitable barricades and other devices necessary to protect the public. In case the Contractor fails or neglects to take such precautions, the Owner may have such lights and barricades installed and charge the cost of this work to the Contractor. Such action by the Owner does not relieve the Contractor of any liability incurred under these specifications or Contract. 22. NONDISCRIMINATION AGAINST THE HANDICAPPED - SECTION 504 The Contractor shall not discriminate against any otherwise qualified handicapped employee or applicant for employment solely by reason of his handicap. The Contractor shall comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112) as amended (129 U.S.C.A. section 794). No Text No Text ATTACHMENT TO FEDERAL LABOR STANDARDS PROVISIONS SO-CALLED "ANTI -KICKBACK ACT' AND REGULATIONS PROMULGATED PURSUANT THERETO BY THE SECRETARY OF LABOR, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR TITLE 18, U.S.C., SECTION 874 (Replaces Section 1 of the Act of June 13, 1934 (48 Stat. 948, 40 U.S.C., Sec. 276b) pursuant to the Act of June 25, 1948, 62 Stat. 862) KICKBACKS FROM PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEES Whoever, by force, intimidation, or threat of procuring dismissal from employment, or by any other manner whatsoever induces any person employed in the construction, prosecution, completion or repair of any public building, public work, or building or work financed in whole or in part by loans or grants from the United States to give up any part of the compensation to which he is entitled under his contract of employment, shall be fined not more than $5,000 or imprisoned not more than five years, or both. SECTION 2 OF THE ACT OF JUNE 13, 1934, AS AMENDED (48 Stat. 948, 62 Stat. 862, 63 Stat. 108, 72 Stat. 967, 40 U.S.C., Sec. 276c) The Secretary of Labor shall make reasonable regulations for contractors and subcontractors engaged in the construction, prosecution, completion or repair of public buildings, public works or buildings or work finance din whole or in part by loans or grants from the United States, including a provision that each contractor and subcontractor shall furnish weekly a statement with respect to the wages paid each employee during the preceding week. Section 1001 of Title 18 (United State Code) shall apply to such statements. ---XXX--- Pursuant to the aforesaid Anti -Kickback Act, the Secretary of Labor, United States Department of Labor, has r.•, promulgated the regulations hereinafter set forth, which regulations are found in Title 29, Subtitle A, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 3. The term "this part," as used in the regulations hereinafter set forth, refers to Part 3 last above mentioned. Said regulations are as follows: TITLE 29 - LABOR Subtitle A - Office of the Secretary of Labor - PART 3 - CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS ON PUBLIC BUILDING OR PUBLIC WORK FINANCED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY LOANS OR GRANTS FROM THE UNITED STATES Section 3.1 Purpose and scope. This part prescribes "anti -kickback' regulations under Section 2 of the Act of June 13, 1934, as amended (40 U.S.C. 276c), popularly known as the Copeland Act. This part applies to any contract which is subject to Federal wage standardsand which is for the construction, prosecution, completion, or repair of public buildings, public works or buildings or work financed in whole or in part by loans or grants from the United States. The part is intended to aid in the enforcement of the minimum wage provisions of the Davis -Bacon Act and the various statutes dealing with Federally -assisted construction that contain similar minimum .<3 . Wage'provisions, including those provisions which are not subject to Reorganization plan No. 14 (e.g., the College Housing Act of 1950, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and the Housing Act of 1959), and in the enforcement of the overtime provisions of the Contract Work Hours Standards Act whenever they are applicable to construction work. The part details the weekly submission of statements regarding the wages paid on work covered thereby; sets forth the circumstances and procedures governing the making of payroll deductions from the wages of those employed on such work; and delineates the methods of +* payment permissible on such work. .ow I Section 3.2 Definitions. As used in the regulation in this part: (a) The terms "building" or "work" generally includes construction activity as distinguished from manufacturing, furnishing of materials, or servicing and maintenance work. The terms include, without limitation, buildings, structures, and improvements of all types, such as bridges, dams, plants, highways, parkways, streets, subways, tunnels, sewers, mains, power lines, pumping stations, railways, airports, terminals, docks, piers, wharves, ways, lighthouses, buoys, jetties, breakwaters, levees, and canals; dredging, shoring, scaffolding, drilling, blasting, excavating, clearing, and landscaping. Unless conducted in connection with and at the site of such a building or work as is described in the foregoing sentence, the manufacture or furnishing of materials, articles, supplies, or equipment (whether or not a Federal or State agency acquires title to such materials, articles, supplies, or equipment during the course of the manufacture or furnishing, or owns the materials from which they are manufactured or furnished) is not a "building" or "work" within the meaning of the regulations in this part. (b) The terms "conditions", "prosecution", "completion", or "repair" mean all types of work done on a particular building or work at the site thereof, including, without limitation, altering, remodeling, painting and decorating, the transporting of materials and supplies to or from the building or work by the - employees of the construction contractor or construction subcontractor, and the manufacturing or furnishing of materials, articles, supplies, or equipment on the site of the building or work, by persons employed at the site by the contractor or subcontractor. (c) The terms "public building" or "public work" include building or work for whose construction, prosecution, completion, or repair, as defined above, a Federal agency is a contracting party, regardless of whether title thereof is in a federal agency. (d) The term "building or work financed in whole or in part by loans or grants from the United States" includes building or work for whose construction, prosecution, completion, or repair, as defined above, payment or part payment is made directly or indirectly from funds provided by loans or grants by a Federal agency. The term does not include building or work for which Federal assistance is limited solely to loan guarantees or insurance. (e) Every person paid by a contractor or subcontractor in any manner for his labor in the construction, prosecution, completion, or repair of a public building or public work or building or work financed in whole or in part by loans or grants from the United States is "employed" or receiving "wages", regardless of any contractual relationship alleged to exist between him and the real employer. (f) The term "any affiliated person" includes a spouse, child, parent, or other close relative of the contractor or subcontractor, a partner or officer of the contractor or subcontractor, a corporation closely connected with the contractor or subcontractor as parent, subsidiary or otherwise, and an officer or agent of such corporation. (g) The term "Federal agency" means the United States, the District of Columbia, and all executive departments, independent establishments, administrative agencies, and instrumentality's of the United States and of the District of Columbia, including corporations, all or substantially all of the stock of which is beneficially owned by the United States, by the District of Columbia, or any of the foregoing departments, establishments, agencies, and instrumentality's. Section 3.3 Weekly statement with respect to payment of wages. (a) As used in this section, the term "employee" shall not apply to persons in classifications higher than that of laborer or mechanic and those who are the immediate supervisors of such employees. (b) Each contractor or subcontractor engaged in the construction, prosecution, completion, or repair of any public building or public work, or building or work financed in whole or in part by loans or grants form the United States, shall furnish each week a statement with respect to the wages paid each of its employees engaged on work covered by 29 CFR Parts 3 and 5 -during the preceding weekly payroll period. This statement shall be executed by the contractor or subcontractor or by an authorized officer or employee of the contractor or subcontractor who supervises the payment of wages, and shall be on form 2 n WH 348 "Statement of Compliance", or on an identical form on the back of WH 347, "Payroll (For µ Contractors Optional Use)" or on any form with identical wording. Sample copies of WH 347 and WH 347 and WH 348 may be obtained from the Government contracting or sponsoring agency, and copies of these forms may be purchased at the Government Printing Office. (c) The requirements of this section shall not apply to any contract of $2,000 or less. ., (d) Upon a written finding by the head of a Federal agency, the Secretary of Labor may provide reasonable limitations, variations, tolerances, and exemptions from the requirements of this section subject to such conditions as the Secretary of Labor may specify. (29 F.R. 95, Jan. 4, 1964, as amended at 33 F.R. 10186, July 17, 1968) Section 3.4 Submission of weekly statements and the preservation and inspection of weekly payroll records. (a) Each weekly statement required under Section 3.3 shall be delivered by the contractor or subcontractor, within seven days after the regular payment date of the payroll period, to a representative of a Federal or State agency in charge at site of the building or work, or, if there is nor representative of a Federal or State agency at the site of the building or work, the statement shall be mailed by the contractor or subcontractor, within such time, to a Federal or state agency contracting for or financing the building or work. After such examination and check as may be made, such statement, or a copy thereof, shall be kept available, or shall be transmitted together with a report of any violation, in accordance with applicable procedures prescribed by the United States Department of Labor. (b) Each contractor or subcontractor shall preserve his weekly payroll records for a period of three years from date of completion of the contract. The payroll records shall set out accurately and completely the name and address of each laborer and mechanic, his correct classification, rate of pay, daily and weekly number of hours worked, deductions made, and actual wages paid. Such payroll records shall be made available at all times for inspection by the contracting officer or his authorized representatives of the Department of Labor. Section 3.5 Payroll deductions permissible without application to or approval of the Secretary of Labor. Deductions made under the circumstances or in the situations described in the paragraphs of this section may be made without application to and approval of the Secretary of Labor: (a) Any deduction made in compliance with the requirements of Federal, State, or local law, such as Federal or State withholding income taxes and Federal social security taxes. (b) Any deduction of sums previously paid to the employee as a bona fide prepayment of wages when such prepayment is made without discount or interest. A "bona fide prepayment of wages" is considered to have been made only when cash or its equivalent has been advanced to the person employed in such manner as to give him complete freedom of disposition of the advanced funds. (c) Any deduction of amounts required by court process to be paid to another, unless the deduction is in favor of the contractor, subcontractor or any affiliated person, or when collusion or collaboration exists. (d) Any deductions constituting a contribution on behalf of the person employed to funds established by the employer or representatives of employees, or both, for the purpose of providing either form principal or income, or both, medical or hospital care, pensions or annuities on retirement, death benefits, *'* compensation for injuries, illness, accidents, sickness, or disability, or for insurance to provide any of the foregoing, or unemployment benefits, vacation pay, savings accounts, or similar payments for the benefit of employees, their families and dependents: Provided, however, that the following standards are met: "� ort (1) The deduction is not otherwise prohibited by law; (2) it is either: (1) Voluntarily consented to by the employee in writing and in advance of the period in which the work is to be done and such consent is not a condition either for the obtaining of or for the continuation of employment, or (ii) provided for in a bona fide collective bargaining agreement between the contractor or subcontractor and representatives of its employees; (3) no profit or other benefit is otherwise obtained, directly or indirectly, by the contractor or subcontractor or any affiliated person in the form of commission, dividend, or otherwise; and (4) the deductions shall serve the convenience and interest of the employee. 3 (e) Any deduction contributing toward the purchase of United States Defense Stamps and Bonds when voluntarily authorized by the employee. (f) Any deduction requested by the employee to enable him to repay loans to or to purchase shares in credit unions organized and operated in accordance with Federal and State credit union statutes. — (g) Any deduction voluntarily authorized by the employee for the making of contributions to governmental or quasigovernmental agencies, such as the American Red Cross. (h) Any deduction voluntarily authorized by the employee for the making of contributions to community Chests, United Givers Funds, and similar charitable organizations. (i) Any deduction to pay regular union initiation fees and membership dues, not including fines or special assessments: Provided, however, that a collective bargaining agreement between the contractor or subcontractor and representatives of its employees provides for such deductions and the deductions are not otherwise prohibited by law. Q) Any deduction not more than for the "reasonable cost" of board, lodging, or other facilities meeting the requirements of section 3(m) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended, and Part 531 of this title. When such a deduction is made the additional records required under Section 516.27(a) of this title shall be kept. Section 3.6 Payroll deductions permissible with the approval of the Secretary of Labor. Any contractor or subcontractor may apply to the Secretary of Labor for permission to make any deduction not permitted under Section 3.5. The Secretary may grant permission whenever he finds that: (a) The contractor, subcontractor, or any affiliated person does not make a profit or benefit directly or indirectly form the deduction either in the form of a commission, dividend, or otherwise' (b) The deduction is not otherwise prohibited by law; (c) The deduction is either (1) voluntarily consented to by the employee in writing and in advance of the period in which the work is to be done and such consent is not a condition either for the obtaining of employment or its continuance, or (2) provided for in a bona fide collective bargaining agreement between the contractor or subcontractor and representatives of its employees; and (d) The deduction serves the convenience and interest of the employee. Section 3.7 Applications for the approval of the Secretary of Labor. Any application or the making of payroll deductions under Section 3.6 shall comply with the requirements prescribed in the following paragraphs of this section: (a) The application shall be in writing and shall be addressed to the Secretary of Labor. (b) The application shall identify the contract or contracts under which the work in question is to be performed. Permission will be given for deductions only on specific, identified contracts, except upon a showing of exceptional circumstances. (c) The application shall state affirmatively that there is compliance with the standards set forth in the provisions of Section 3.6. The affirmation shall be accompanied by a full statement of the facts indicating such compliance. (d) The application shall include a description of the proposed deduction, the purpose to be served thereby, and the classes of laborers or mechanics form whose wages the proposed deduction would be made. POW (e) The application shall state the name and business of any third person to whom any funds obtained from the proposed deductions are to be transmitted and the affiliation of such person, if any, with the applicant. Section 3.8 Action by the Secretary of Labor upon applications. The Secretary of Labor shall decide whether or not the requested deduction is permissible under ., provisions of Section 3.6; and shall notify the applicant in writing of his decision. Section 3.9 Prohibited payroll deductions. Deductions not elsewhere for by this part and which are not found to be permissible under Section 3.6 are prohibited. Section 3.10 Methods of payment of wages. The payment of wages shall be by cash, negotiable instruments payable on demand, or the additional forms of compensation for which deductions are permissible under this part. Not other methods of payment shall be recognized on work subject to the Copeland Act. Section 3.11 Regulations part of contract All contracts made with respect to the construction, prosecution, completion, or repair of any public a building or public work or building or work financed in whole or in part by loans or grants from the United States covered by the regulations in this part shall expressly bind the contractor or subcontractor to comply with such of the regulations in this part as may be applicable. In this regard, see Section 5.5 (a) of this subtitle. 5 No Text ,.WAIS Document Retrieval littp://neptune.fedworld.gov/cgi-bin...097323529+1+0+0&waisaction=rctrie GENERAL DECISION TX000028 03/02/01 TX28 r General Decision Number TX010028 Superseded General Decision No. TX000028 State: TEXAS Construction Type: HEAVY HIGHWAY County(ies): ECTOR POTTER LUBBOCK RANDALL MIDLAND TAYLOR TOM GREEN HEAVY (excluding tunnels & dams) and HIGHWAY PROJECTS (does not include building structures in rest area projects). 1 �f 3 Modification Number Publication Date 0 03/02/2001 COUNTY(ies): ECTOR POTTER TOM GREEN LIIBBOCK RANDALL MIDLAND TAYLOR SUTX2037A 03/26/1998 Rates Fringes ASPHALT HEATER OPERATOR 7.27 ASPHALT RAKER 7.27 CARPENTER 9.23 CONCRETE FINISHER -PAVING 9.90 P"' CONCRETE FINISHER STRUCTURES 8.81 ELECTRICIAN 13.72 FLAGGER 6.56 FORM BUILDER -STRUCTURES 9.00 FORM SETTER - PAVING & CURB 8.30 FORM SETTER -STRUCTURES 8.83 LABORER -COMMON 6.79 LABORER UTILITY 8.46 MECHANIC 10.28 SERVICER 7.82 PIPE LAYER 8.70 ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR OPERATOR 8.54 ASPHALT PAVING MACHINE 9.50 BROOM OR SWEEPER OPERATOR 7.17 BULLDOZER 8.74 SLIPFORM MACHINE OPERATOR 9.00 CRANE, CLAMSHELL, BACKHOE DERRICK, DRAGLINE, SHOVEL 9.67 FRONT END LOADER 8.09 MOTOR GRADER OPERATOR FINE GRADE 11.58 MOTOR GRADER 10.47 PLANER OPERATOR 10.46 ROLLER, STEEL WHEEL PLANT MIX PAVEMENTS 7.32 ROLLER, STEEL WHEEL OTHER, FLATWHEEL OR TAMPING 6.79 ROLLER, PNEUMATIC SELF-PROPELLED 6.79 3/2/014:10 NN f..4VA1S Document Retrieval http://neptutle.fedworld.gov/cgi-bin...097323529+1+0+0&.waisaction=retrie, SCRAPER 7.55 TRACTOR -CRAWLER TYPE 9.16 TRACTOR - PNEUMATIC 7.86 TRAVELING MIXER 8.46 REINFORCING STEEL SETTER PAVING 10.00 REINFORCING STEEL SETTER STRUCTURES 11.48 SPREADER BOX OPERATOR 7.33 WORK ZONE BARRICADE 6.79 TRUCK DRIVER -SINGLE AXLE LIGHT 6.91 TRUCK DRIVER -SINGLE AXLE HEAVY 8.20 TRUCK DRIVER -TANDEM AXLE SEMI TRAILER 7.13 TRUCK DRIVER-LOWBOY/FLOAT 8.87 WELDER 11.83 ------------------------------- Unlisted classifications needed for work not included within the scope of the classifications listed may be added after award only as provided in the labor standards contract clauses (29 CFR 5.5 (a) (1) (v)) . ---------------------------------------------------------------- in the listing above, the "SU" designation means that rates listed under that identifier do not reflect collectively bargained wage and fringe benefit rates. Other designations indicate unions whose rates have been determined to be prevailing. la WAGE DETERMINATION APPEALS PROCESS 1.) Has there been an initial decision in the matter? This can be: * an existing published wage determination * a survey underlying a wage determination * a Wage and Hour Division letter setting forth a position on a wage determination matter * a conformance (additional classification and rate) ruling On survey related matters, initial contact, including requests ., for summaries of surveys, should be with the Wage and Hour Regional Office for the area in which the survey was conducted because those Regional Offices have responsibility for the Davis -Bacon survey program. If the response from this initial contact is not satisfactory, then the process described in 2.) and 3.) should be followed. With regard to any other matter not yet ripe for the formal process described here, initial contact should be with the Branch of Construction Wage Determinations. Write to: Branch of Construction Wage Determinations wage and Hour Division U. S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N. W. Washington, D. C. 20210 2.) If the answer to the question in 1.) is yes, then an OA n r, Z/')/ni .1.10 D4 WAIS Document Retrieval http://neptutte.fedworld.,aov/c.ai-bin... 097523529+1+0+0&waisaction=rctrie interested party (those affected by the action) can request review and reconsideration from the Wage and Hour Administrator (See 29 CFR Part 1.8 and 29 CFR Part 7). Write to: Wage and Hour Administrator U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N. W. Washington, D. C. 20210 The request should be accompanied by a full statement of the interested party's position and by any information (wage payment data, project description, area practice material, etc.) that the requestor considers relevant to the issue. 3.) If the decision of the Administrator is not favorable, an interested party may appeal directly to the Administrative Review Board (formerly the Wage Appeals Board). Write to: Administrative Review Board *-� U. S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N. W. Washington, D. C. 20210 4.) All decisions by the Administrative Review Board are final. END OF GENERAL DECISION. ..e rF* 3 of 3 3/2/01 4: 10 P No Text COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PAVING PROJECT in CHAPEL HILL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS STREET/DRAINAGE ENGINEERING FEBRUARY 28, 2001 OF Thi►%I1 mom �g,4•�,..l.....,�. 1 • • •ooleoll!•0000••w LOUIS D. WOOD, JR. y�'Po�••�P 60815 aAL�•.''. 22BP _! lTTV f1LM T TT117)113l1!"T7 STREET / DRAINAGE ENGINEERING STANDARD PAVING SPECIFICATIONS CITY OF LUBBOCK . STREET/DRAINAGE ENGINEERING STANDARD PAVING SPECIFICATIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE NUMBER 1.1 GENERAL 1 1.2 Specifications 1 1.3 Warranty and Acceptance 1 1.4 Testing and Inspection 2 1.5 Cleanup and Site Restoration 2 2.1 CONCRETE 2 2.2 Classification 2 2.3 Mix Design 3 2.4 Strength Requirements 3 2.5 Cement 4 K . 2.6 Aggregate 4 2.7 Water 4 Admixtures 5 2.9 Reinforcing Materials 5 2.10 Joints 6 2.11 Joint Sealing Materials 6 2.12 Curing Compounds 7 2.13 Forms for Concrete 7 2.14 Placing and Finishing Concrete 7 3.1 SUBGRADE 8 4.1 FLEXIBLE BASE (CALICHE) 9 4.2 Materials Tests 9 4.3 Flexible Base Construction 9 5.1 ASPHALT STABLIZED BASE (ASB) 10 5.2 ASB Mix design 10 5.3 Placing ASB 11 5.4 ASB Compaction 11 6.1 HOT MIX ASPHALT CONCRETE SURFACE (HMAC) 11 6.2 Mix Design 12 r 6.3 Coarse Aggregate 13 6.4 Fine Aggregate 13 6.5 Asphalt 14 6.6 Placing HMAC 14 6.7 Compaction 15 6.8 Prime and Tack Coats 16 6.9 Emulsified Asphalt Seal Coat 16 Poll 7.1 STORM SEWER 16 7.2 Reinforced Concrete Pipe 16 7.3 Mortar 17 7.4 Preformed Bituminous Gasket Joints 17 7.5 Manholes 17 7.6 Manhole Frames and Covers 18 7.7 Construction Methods 18 7.8 Excavation 19 7.9 Pipe Installation 20 7.10 Backfilling 21 7.11 Trench Protection 21 8.1 BARRICADES 21 9.1 WORKING DAYS 22 9.2 Definition of Working Days 22 10.1 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT 23 10.2 Curb and Gutter 23 10.3 Concrete Flat Slabs 23 10.4 Curb Ramps 23 10.5 Concrete Drainage Channel 23 10.6 Retaining Wall or Curb on Drain Channel or Curb Ramp 24 10.7 Concrete Median 24 10.8 Concrete Street Paving 24 10.9 Sawing and Sealing Joints 24 - 10.10 Storm Sewer Inlet Boxes and Manholes 24 10.11 Headwalls 24 bad 10.12 Storm Sewer Pipe 25 10.13 Extra Vertical Feet of Manhole 25 10.14 Curb and Gutter Removal 25 • 10.15 Concrete Slab Removal 25 10.16 2 Sack Flowable Fill 25 10.17 Asphalt Paving 25 10.18 Asphalt Paving Repair 26 10.19 Excavation and Grading 26 11.1 STANDARD DETAILS 26 Street Crown Elevations 1.4 TESTING AND INSPECTION All work shall be inspected and/or tested by a representative designated by the Engineer, who shall have the authority to halt construction when, in his opinion, construction is being performed contrary to these specifications or associated plans. Whenever any portion of these specifications or associated plans is violated, the Engineer may order that portion of construction which is in violation to cease until such violation is corrected. Contractor shall cooperate with the Engineer in providing for sampling and testing procedures. 1.5 CLEANUP AND SITE RESTORATION After any construction covered by these specifications is completed, the Contractor shall remove all equipment, surplus materials, and rubbish from the site. The contractor shall restore, all disturbed areas to their original condition satisfactory to the Engineer. 2.1 CONCRETE These specifications shall govern Portland cement concrete used for curb and gutter, valley gutters, alley paving, sidewalks, street paving, drainage channels. The concrete shall be produced at a Ready -Mix Concrete Batch Plant conforming to ASTM C 94. The concrete shall be transported to the project location in approved Revolving Drum Agitator Trucks, and shall be placed within one hour of mixing time. The concrete shall be continuously mixed during transit. No patching of any nature shall be allowed in repairing any damage to concrete improvements. Where damage occurs, the section shall be removed to the nearest joints and shall be replaced with new construction. All concrete shall have 5%, plus or minus 1-1/2%, air entrainment in conformance with ASTM C 260. 2.2 CLASSIFICATION The following City of Lubbock classes of concrete shall be used: Class A Curb and gutter, sidewalks, curb ramps, drainage channels, medians, inlet - boxes, headwalls, junction boxes, driveways, and retaining walls. Class B Alley returns and alley paving. Class C Valley gutters, fillets, and concrete street pavement. Class D LPL encasements Class E Fast setting concrete pavement such as "Fast Track" Concrete Pavement or, other special design. 2 a*► 2.3 MIX DESIGN Twenty to thirty days prior to beginning any concrete construction the contractor shall submit the following to the Engineer for approval: 1. Test certificates from an approved commercial testing laboratory on all proposed aggregate. Certificates shall indicate material source, gradation, and loss from 5 cycle Magnesium Sulfate or Sodium Sulfate test (not to exceed 18%) 2. A mix design based on water -cement ratio. 3. Results of compression tests in conformance with ASTM C 39 and/or flexural tests in conformance with ASTM C 78, made by an approved commercial testing laboratory. Tests shall be made on 6 cylinders and/or 6 beams at curing times appropriate to the class of concrete. The City Engineer will approve or reject the mix design and materials based on these submittals. This approval shall be subject to additional testing during construction. Mix designs for various classes of concrete shall conform to the following: 2.4 STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS The various classes of concrete shall conform to the following strengths in psi as determined by the average of two test cylinders or beams. Minimum Sacks Maximum Gal Maximum Slump Class Cement per CY Water per Sack Inches A 5.0 6.5 4 B 5.5 5.5 3 C 6.0 6.0 3 D 4.5 6.5 4 E 7.0 5.0 As specified by concrete batch plant 2.4 STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS The various classes of concrete shall conform to the following strengths in psi as determined by the average of two test cylinders or beams. 3 - COMPRESSIVE FLEXURAL Class 3 Day 7 Day 28 Day A - 2100 3000 - B 2500 3000 - - C - 2500 3600 600 (28 day) D - - 2500 - E - - - Unless otherwise specified 500 (16 hr) 3 2.5 CEMENT Cement shall be Type I, Type II, or Type III cements conforming to ASTM C 150 "Standard Specification for Portland Cement". Air entrained cement shall be Type IA, Type IIA, or Type IIIA conforming to ASTM C 175 "Specification for Adding Air Entraining to Portland Cement and ASTM C 226 "Standard Specification for Air -Entraining Portland Cement. 2.6 AGGREGATE Concrete aggregate shall consist of natural, washed and screened sand, and washed and screened gravel or clean crushed stone conforming to ASTM C 33. The aggregates shall be well graded from coarse to fine with a maximum size of 1-1/2 inches, and shall conform to ASTM C 136. All aggregate shall be free of injurious amounts of clay, soft or flaky materials, loam, or organic impurities. Coarse aggregate for Class C or D concrete shall be crushed limestone ( Brownwood type or equivalent). Fine aggregate shall be graded from fine to coarse and shall conform to ASTM C 136. The gradation for aggregate shall meet the following requirements by weight: FINE AGGREGATE Sieve Percent Retained 3/8 inch 0 No. 4 0-5 No. 16 20-55 No. 30 45-75 No. 50 70-90 No. 100 98-100 COARSE AGGREGATE Sieve 1-3/4 inch 1-1/2 inch 3/4inch 3/8 inch No. 4 Percent Retained 0-5 30-65 70-90 95-100 Maximum amounts of organic impurities shall conform to ASTM C 40 and ASTM C 87. Maximum amounts of impurities finer than the #200 sieve shall conform to ASTM C 117. Maximum amounts of soft particles shall conform to ASTM C 123. Maximum amounts of friable particles shall conform to ASTM C 142. Stockpiles shall be protected from dusty conditions by drift fences or other methods approved by the Engineer. Stockpiling methods used shall not allow_ aggregate to roll down the slope as it is added to existing stockpiles. Stockpiles shall be built in layers of uniform thickness. Equipment shall not be permitted to operate over the same lift repeatedly. 2.7 WATER Water shall be clean, clear, free from oil, acid or organic matter and free from injurious amounts of alkali, salts, or other chemicals and shall conform to AASHTO T26. 4 2.8 ADMIXTURES Admixtures may be applied to the concrete mix design when approved by the Engineer to achieve any desired special properties. Chemical admixtures shall conform to ASTM C 494. F Chemical admixtures shall not be used as a substitute for Cement. Mineral admixtures such as Fly Ash and Natural Pozzolans in conformance with ASTM C 618 ` may be used with Types I, II, and III Portland Cement when approved by the Engineer. Only Class C or Class F fly ash may be used. When fly ash is used, "cement" in relation to mix design shall be defined as "cement plus fly ash". Fly ash may constitute 20% to 30% by absolute volume of the cement as approved by the Engineer. «-� 2.9 REINFORCING MATERIALS GENERAL - All concrete, except for curb and gutter, shall incorporate wire mesh or fiber reinforcement, and/or other reinforcement as indicated on plan sheets. Metal reinforcement shall be grade 40 (40KSI) unless indicated otherwise on plan sheets. ~^ All steel reinforcing materials shall be securely held in proper position with devices appropriate to the type of reinforcement used, subject to approval by the Engineer. STEEL - Wire mesh shall conform to ASTM A 185, and shall be 6"x 6"-10 gauge welded wire fabric, or size as indicated on plan sheets. Reinforcing bars shall be open-hearth basic oxygen or electric furnace new billet steel manufactured in accordance with ASTM A 615 and ASTM A ^' 305. Steel reinforcing materials stored at any location shall be protected from accumulations of grease, mud or other foreign matter, and rust producing materials. When incorporated into construction, steel reinforcement shall be free from rust, scale, oil, mud, and structural defects. rte: Dowels shall be smooth plain round bars free from burrs, rough surfaces, and deformations. Sleeves or wrapping shall be as indicated on plan sheets. Chairs shall be used to support the reinforcing steel in the correct position while concrete is being placed. Chairs shall be made of steel, and shall be of adequate size to positively hold the reinforcing in position. FIBER - Fiber reinforcement may be used in place of wire mesh only if approved by the City Engineer. Fiber reinforcement shall be 100% virgin polypropylene, collated, fibrillated fibers specifically manufactured for use as concrete reinforcement, containing no reprocessed olefin materials. The quantity of fiber reinforcement used shall be in conformance with the manufacturer's recommendation or as directed by the Engineer. 5 The minimum physical characteristics on the fiber shall be as follows: Specific Gravity 0.91 Tensile Strength 70,000 psi to 110,000 psi Length 3/4" 2.10 JOINTS Curb and gutter (Class A concrete)shall be constructed with an expansion joint at the tangent point of each return at intersections and at intervals not more than 40 feet between the intersections. The 40 foot intervals may be omitted for machine placed curb and gutter. Construction joints formed by removable metal templates accurately shaped to the cross-section of the curb and gutter shall be located at the midpoint of each section between expansion joints, or as directed by the Engineer. Tooled contraction joints, cut at least one quarter the concrete depth, shall be placed at 10 foot intervals. Alley paving (Class B concrete) shall be constructed with an expansion joint at each cold joint and at intervals of 39 feet. Tooled contraction joints, cut 1/2 inch wide 2 inches_ deep, shall be placed at 13 foot intervals. Alley paving contraction joints shall be sealed with an asphaltic sealer. Street Paving (Class C or D concrete) shall be constructed with contraction and expansion joints as indicated on plan and detail sheets. Unless otherwise specified, the joints shall be sawed 1/2 inch wide and to depth equal to 1/4 of the pavement thickness plus one half inch. Joints shall be saw cut within 12 hours of placement of the concrete paving. The joints shall be sealed with the specified elastomeric system. 2.11 JOINT SEALING MATERIALS Bituminous premolded expansion joint material shall conform to ASTM D 1751; and shall be placed as indicated on plan sheets or elsewhere in these specifications. Elastomeric sealant for contraction joints shall be, or shall be equivalent to, W.R. Meadows "SOF-SEAL" or "GARDOX" as required by plan sheets. Hot poured sealant for joints between Portland cement concrete and Bituminous concrete shall conform to ASTM D 3405. Hot poured joint sealant for all other joints in Portland cement concrete pavement, shall conform to ASTM D 3406. Cold poured joint sealant shall conform to ASTM C 920. Elastomeric joint sealant shall be mixed and applied in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Prior to application, joints shall be cleaned by sandblasting and otherwise prepared so that the sealant adheres to the surfaces to form an effective seal against moisture and solid particles. The sealant shall be a soft, highly flexible, rubber like material after curing which shall not track, flow, crack, or break when exposed to hot and cold temperature extremes typical of local conditions. Backer rod used with elastomeric sealant shall be 25% greater in diameter than the joint width. 2 It shall be made of polyethylene foam or other material as recommended by the sealant manufacturer. Compression of the backer rod material shall be approximately 25% shrinkage at S psi applied stress. The material shall not melt, shrink, evaporate, or absorb water, and shall be compatible with the application of the sealant to be used. 2.12 CURING COMPOUNDS All fresh concrete surfaces shall be completely covered with a liquid membrane forming curing ..: compound and the application shall conform to ASTM C 309 and TxDOT Item "Membrane Curing". No other methods of moisture retention on fresh concrete shall be used unless specifically approved by the Engineer. 0- 2.13 FORMS FOR CONCRETE Forms for concrete construction shall be set to the lines and grades established by the Engineer �- after subgrade has been prepared. The forms shall be held together and in place in such a manner that they will not move during the placing and working of the concrete. The forms shall be cleaned and oiled prior to placing concrete. Face forms and construction joints (removable metal plates) shall be set to hold the concrete in place until it is to be finished. Forms that are warped or damaged in any manner so as to make them unacceptable to the *^ Engineer shall not be used. Forms for radii shall be set in the same manner as straight forms, and shall be set to produce curves true to the plans. Face forms will not be required for curb and gutter on radii if a true section can be obtained by other methods acceptable to the Engineer. 2.14 PLACING AND FINISHING CONCRETE Concrete shall be placed as close to its proper location as practical. Sufficient concrete shall be placed to allow for shrinkage and extra material for finishing. The concrete shall be floated and troweled to the approximate section. No water shall be added during placement or finishing of any concrete, unless specifically authorized by the Engineer. For curb and gutter, removal of face forms and finishing shall be started after a partial set occurs. For all concrete construction approved forms, templates, and tools shall be used to form the cross-sections indicated on plan or detail sheets. Concrete shall not be placed when the ambient temperature is below 40 degrees F as determined by the National Weather Service continuous broadcast. Concrete shall not be placed on frozen subgrade. The contractor shall have available sufficient covering material, approved by the Engineer, to immediately protect concrete placed less than 6 hours should the air temperature fall below 33 degrees F. This protection shall remain it place as long as the temperature continues below 32 degrees, to a maximum of 5 days. No salt or other chemical admixtures shall be added to the concrete to prevent freezing. 7 All concrete placed for pavement shall be consolidated by use of mechanical vibrators approved by the Engineer and designed to vibrate the concrete internally. Vibrators shall be operated in a manner not to interfere with joints, and shall not come in contact with forms. The surface of concrete street paving shall incorporate a heavy broom finish, or tined finish if indicated on plans. All other concrete surfaces shall be completed with a light broom finish. Finished concrete surfaces shall not have irregularities in excess of 1/8 inch when tested with a 10 foot straightedge. Prior to acceptance, the contractor shall apply sufficient water to all concrete and paving to determine locations of ponding. Ponded areas shall be removed and replaced. Any concrete construction damaged by equipment, tools, vandals, or other influences shall be replaced at the contractor's expense. 3.1 SUBGRADE Subgrade material for concrete or asphalt construction shall consist of suitable native soil or off site soil, free from vegetation or other objectionable matter. All unstable or objectionable material shall be removed from the subgrade and replaced with approved material. The material shall be suitable for forming a stable embankment and shall meet the following requirements: Liquid Limit 45 max. Plasticity Index 15 max. Linear Shrinkage 2 min. - 10 max. Subgrade material which does not meet the above requirements may be conditioned with lime or caliche screenings. The conditioning shall produce a uniform subgrade material which meets all of these specified subgrade requirements Subgrade shall be prepared in conformance with the lines and grades shown on the plans, or as directed by the Engineer, by scarifying and compacting to a minimum of 95% of Standard Proctor Density at a moisture content 1% to 2% below optimum. Subgrade shall be constructed in maximum of 6 inch lifts. The total thickness of the subgrade shall be 6 inches minimum for streets 36 foot wide or less, 12 inches minimum for streets greater than 36 foot, or as indicated on plan sheets. The compaction method for subgrade shall provide for each lift to be compacted to the specified density using appropriate equipment. After each section of subgrade is complete, tests as determined necessary by the City Engineer will be made by the City of Lubbock Testing Lab with respect to moisture and density using nuclear testing equipment. At any time the City Engineer may require may order proof rolling to test the uniformity of compaction. Any fill placed within existing or proposed street right of way in execution of an approved cut and fill plan shall meet these requirements for materials and construction. Subgrade not covered with base material within 7 days of completion may be subject to retesting and reprocessing as determined by the Engineer. 8 awk 4.1 FLEXIBLE BASE (CALICHE) The material for flexible base shall consist of crushed caliche (limestone, calcareous clay ` particles, conglomerate, gravel, sand, or other approved granular materials) produced from oversize quarried aggregate, sized by crushing and produced,. from a naturally occurring single source. No blending of sources and/or additive materials will be allowed. The material source shall be subject to approval by the Engineer. If material characteristics within the approved source change, the material shall be subject to retesting and re-approval prior to continued use. ... The Contractor shall not change material sources without approval by the Engineer. All base material sources are subject to approval by the Engineer. Approved sources that do not test consistently within the limits of these specifications during construction may be rejected by the Engineer. •-. 4.2 MATERIAL TESTS Flexible base material shall conform to the following test requirements: Sieve Analysis Sieve Size 2-1/2" 1-3/4" 7/8" 1/2" #4 #40 %Retained 0 0-10 10-35 30-50 45-65 70-85 Atterberg Limits Material passing the No. 40 Sieve shall be known as "Soil Binder" and shall meet the following requirements: + Liquid Limit 45 max. Plasticity Index 15 max. & 3 min. Linear Shrinkage 10 max. Wet Ball Mill When tested in accordance with Tex- 116-E (Wet Ball Mill) the material shall have a value not to exceed 55. 4.3 FLEXIBLE BASE CONSTRUCTION Areas behind curbs shall be backfilled and leveled with approved topsoil prior to placing base material. Approved flexible base material shall be hauled in vehicles of uniform capacity and dumped evenly along the project length for processing and compaction. Processing shall be accomplished in multiple lifts of 3 inches compacted thickness. Each course shall be wetted and rolled as required to produce a uniform compaction of 95% of Standard Proctor Density at a moisture content 1% to 2% below optimum. Completed flexible base shall be cured for at least 7 days before finishing. During the curing E period the street may be opened to traffic. The base shall be maintained by blading, watering, or other methods until the wearing surface is placed. The compacted flexible base shall be finished and shaped immediately proceeding the application of the surface treatment. All loose or unconsolidated material shall be removed and the surface moistened and rolled with a steel wheel roller. All irregularities, depressions, or weak spots which develop shall be corrected by scarifying, adding or removing material as required, reshaping, and recompacting, or other methods approved by the Engineer. Any deviation in the surface of the finished base in excess of 3/8 inch from the established grade or true cross-section, using a 10 foot long straight edge, shall be corrected as provided above. 5.1 ASPHALT STABILIZED BASE (ASB) Asphalt stabilized base shall consist of a compacted mixture of graded gravel aggregate and asphalt cement mixed hot in a mixing plant in accordance with these specifications. Unless otherwise specified, the materials and construction shall conform to TxDOT Item "Asphalt Stabilized Base" (Plant Mix). The contractor's plant and equipment are subject to approval by the Engineer, and shall be appropriate and in suitable condition to produce the base material consistently in compliance with these specifications. Samples of the compacted ASB will be removed by City personnel from locations designated by the Engineer to determine composition, compaction, thickness, and density. The contractor shall replace the pavement removed from core holes at not cost to the City. ASB found to be deficient in composition, compaction, thickness, or density shall be corrected at the contractor's expense as directed by the Engineer. 5.2 ASB MIX DESIGN The contractor shall provide a current mix design using the approved materials indicating gradation and optimum asphalt content. The aggregate mixture shall conform to the following master gradation: Sieve Size 1-1/2" 3/4" 1/2" #4 #40 Percent Retained by Weight 0 8-30 30-55 50-70 70-90 Material passing the #40 sieve shall be known as soil binder and shall meet the following requirements: Liquid Limit shall not exceed 45 Plasticity Index shall not exceed 15 Linear Shrinkage shall not exceed 5 The mineral aggregate shall not contain more than 0.5% moisture prior to entering the pugmill for mixing with asphalt. 10 The ASB mixture shall consist of a uniform mixture of mineral aggregate and asphaltic material. The mineral aggregate shall conform to the gradation requirements specified. The percent asphaltic material shall be determined in accordance with Test Method Tex. -126-E or Test Method Tex. -204-F and procedures outlined in TxDOT Bulletin C-14. In no case shall the asphalt content be less than 4% or more than 9% by weight. Asphalt for the mixture shall meet the requirements of TxDOT Item "Asphalt, Oils, and Emulsions". The grade of asphalt and source must be approved by the Engineer prior to use. The contractor shall submit the mix design prepared by a qualified lab for approval by the Engineer. The Engineer will approve the asphalt content to be used in the mixture after design tests have been made with the aggregate to be used. The asphalt content of the production mixture shall not vary from the design more than 0.2% dry weight based on total mixture. 5.3 PLACING ASB ASB shall be placed and compacted in 3 inch lifts, unless otherwise directed by the Engineer. Prior to placing ASB, the subgrade shall be prepared as previously specified The cross-section shall be constructed to form the specified crown on the HMAC surface at the centerline of the street, or as indicated on the plans. ASB shall not be placed when the air temperature as reported by the National Weather Service is below 45 degrees F and falling. Any ASB material that is 25 degrees F or more below the temperature approved by the Engineer shall be rejected. No payment will be made for any rejected material. The ASB material shall be dumped and spread on the approved prepared surface using an approved spreading machine. The material shall be placed in such a manner that when properly compacted the finished course is smooth, of uniform density, and in conformance with the cross-sections and grades shown on the associated plans. 5.4 ASB COMPACTION - The ASB shall be compacted thoroughly and uniformly with approved rollers. Rolling shall be continued until no further increase in density can be obtained and all roller marks are eliminated. Compaction shall be completed before the ASB mixture cools below 185 degrees F. The compacted ASB shall conform the cross-sections, lines, and grades shown on the plans or as directed by the Engineer. The surface shall be smooth and have a uniform texture acceptable to the Engineer. 6.1 HOT MIX ASPHALT CONCRETE SURFACE (HMAC) Hot mix asphalt concrete surface shall consist of a compacted mixture of coarse aggregate, fine aggregate, mineral filler (if required), and asphalt cement mixed hot in a mixing plant in accordance with these specifications. Unless otherwise specified, the materials and construction shall conform to TxDOT Item "Hot Mix Asphalt Pavement". 11 The contractor's plant and equipment are subject to approval by the Engineer, and shall be appropriate and in suitable condition to produce the HMAC surface consistently in compliance with these specifications. Approval of the source and character of the materials shall be obtained from the Engineer prior to use. The combined mineral aggregate, after final processing by the mixing plant and prior to addition of asphalt and mineral filler, shall have a sand equivalent value of not less than 45 when tested in accordance with Test Method Tex 203-F. The percent of flat, elongated slivers of stone for any aggregate shall not exceed 25% when tested in accordance with Test Method Tex 224-F. Asphaltic mixtures shall be conditioned with either lime or liquid anti -stripping agent approved by the Engineer. Anti -stripping agents shall meet requirements of TxDOT Item "Asphalt Anti - stripping Agents". Samples of the HMAC surface will be removed by City personnel from locations designated by the Engineer to determine composition, compaction, thickness, and density. The contractor shall replace the pavement removed from core holes at not cost to the City. HMAC surface found to be deficient in composition, compaction, thickness, or density shall be corrected at the contractor's expense as directed by the Engineer. 6.2 MIX DESIGN Type "D" HMAC shall be used on streets 36 feet or less in width. Type "C" HMAC shall be used on streets greater than 36 feet in width. The contractor shall provide a current HMAC mix design using the approved materials indicating gradation and optimum asphalt content. The aggregate mixture shall conform to the following master gradation: Tvne "C" (Coarse Graded Surface Course - Streets greater than 36 feet wide Percent passing 7/8" 100 Percent passing 5/8" 98-100 Percent retained on 3/8" 12-25 Percent retained on No. 4 15-30 Percent retained on No. 10 12-30 Total percent retained on No. 10 53-65 Percent retained on No. 40 10-20 Percent retained on No. 80 5-15 Percent retained on No. 200 5-15 Percent passing No. 200 1-6 TVDe "D" ( Fine Graded Surface Course - Streets 36 feet or less wide Percent passing 5/8" 100 Percent retained on 3/8" 0-15 Percent retained on No. 4 30-50 Percent retained on No. 10 12-30 Total Retained on No. 10 53-65 12 Percent retained on No.40 10-20 Percent retained on No. 80 5-15 Percent retained on No. 200 5-15 Percent passing No. 200 1-6 Material passing the No. 40 sieve shall be known as soil binder and shall meet the following requirements: ,�.. Liquid Limit shall not exceed 45 - Plasticity Index shall not exceed 15 Linear Shrinkage shall not exceed 5 The mineral aggregate shall not contain more than 0.5% moisture prior to entering the pugmill for mixing with asphalt. The HMAC mixture shall consist of a uniform mixture of mineral aggregate and asphalt material. The percent asphalt in the mixture shall be determined to meet the Marshall Stability criteria as follows: Marshall Criteria Type "C" Type "D" No. Blows (each end of specimen) 75 50 Stability (Lb.) 1500 1200 Flow (units of 0.01 inch) 8 min 16 max 8 min 18 max Percent Air Voids 2 min 5 max 3 min 6 max 6.3 COARSE AGGREGATE ro The coarse aggregate shall be the material retained on a No. 10 sieve, and shall consist of clean, tough, durable fragments of crushed stone of uniform quality. Mixing or combining of crushed gravel and crushed stone will not be permitted. Coarse aggregate shall be crushed to the extent that produces a minimum of 50% crushed faces for Type "D" HMAC, and 85% crushed faces for Type "C" HMAC, when tested in accordance with Test Method Tex 413-A. Coarse aggregate shall have a maximum loss of 25% when subjected to 5 cycles of the Magnesium Sulfate Soundness Test ASTM C-88. The amount of organic matter, clays, loams, or particles coated therewith, or other undesirable materials shall not exceed 2 percent. When subjected to the Los Angeles Abrasion Test, the coarse aggregate shall not have a loss greater than 40 percent by weight. 6.4 FINE AGGREGATE The fine aggregate shall be that part of the material passing the No. 10 sieve and shall consist of sand and/or screenings. The plasticity index of that part of the sand passing the 40 sieve shall not exceed 6. The plasticity index of the screenings shall not exceed 9. 13 Sand shall be composed of durable stone particles free from injurious foreign matter. Screenings shall be of the same or similar material as specified for coarse aggregate. Mineral filler shall consist of thoroughly dry stone dust, slate dust, Portland cement or other material dust approved by the Engineer. The mineral filler shall be free of foreign and other injurious matter and shall meet the following gradation: Percent by Weight Retained on No. 30 Sieve 0 Percent by Weight Retained on No. 80 Sieve 10 maximum Percent by Weight Retained on No. 200 Sieve 35 maximum 6.5 ASPHALT Asphalt shall be performance grade 64-28 S or L. The contractor shall notify the Engineer of the source of asphaltic material for approval prior to production of the asphaltic mixture. The optimum asphalt content shall be determined by the Marshall Stability method. The percent asphalt content in HMAC surface shall be optimum as indicated by Marshall Stability for streets for Type "C" HMAC, and optimum plus 0.5 percentage point for Type "D" HMAC. The asphalt content of the paving mixture shall not be below optimum, or vary from the specified design asphalt content by more than plus 0.3 percent dry weight, based on total mixture. 6.6 PLACING HMAC HMAC surface shall be placed and compacted to a density of 95 to 100 percent of that density developed in the laboratory test method of molding stability specimens, with a minimum compacted thickness of 1-1/2 inches. The pavement shall be constructed on the previously approved base. Air temperature requirements for placing HMAC shall be as follows: November 1 to April 1 HMAC shall not be placed when the air temperature is below 55 degrees F and falling. HMAC may be placed when the air temperature is above 50 degrees F and rising. April 1 to November 1 HMAC shall not be placed when the air temperature is below 50 degrees F and falling. HMAC may be placed when the air temperature is above 45 degrees and rising. Air temperature shall be determined by the National Weather Service hourly report. If the temperature of any HMAC, measured while passing through the lay down machine, is 25 degrees F less than the mixing temperature, it shall be rejected. No payment will be made for rejected material. The asphaltic mixture shall be dumped and spread on the approved prepared surface using an approved spreading and finishing machine. The material shall be placed in such a manner that when properly compacted the finished course is smooth, of uniform density, and in conformance with the cross-sections and grades shown on the associated plans. 14 W A level up course, 1/2 inch or more in thickness, shall require the use of ASB or a coarse grade of HMAC approved by the Engineer. When the asphaltic mixture is placed in a small area where use of a finishing machine is not practical, the contractor may use other methods approved by the Engineer provided a satisfactory surface can be obtained. Adjacent to curbs gutters or other flush structures, the surface shall be finished uniformly high so �-. that when compacted it will be 1/4 inch above the curb or structure. All joints shall present the same texture, density, and smoothness as other sections of the course. The joints between old and new pavements or between successive day's work shall be' made to insure a continuous bond between the old and new sections of the course. The transverse edges of old pavement and, if required by the Engineer, the successive day's pavement shall be cut with an approved concrete saw to expose an even vertical surface for the full thickness of the course. All contact surfaces of previously constructed pavement shall be painted with a thin uniform coat of hot Bituminous material before the fresh mixture is placed. 6.7 COMPACTION The pavement shall be compacted thoroughly and uniformly to a density of 95 to 100 percent of that density developed in the laboratory Marshall test method of molding stability specimens using appropriate rollers approved by the Engineer. At a minimum one tandem roller weighing not less than 8 tons, two pneumatic rollers with a weight capable of being uniformly varied from 275 to 550 psi per inch width of tire tread, and one three wheel roller weighing not less than 10 tons shall be provided for each job. Additional rollers shall be provided by the contractor if needed. Rolling with three wheel and tandem rollers shall start longitudinally at the sides and proceed 01` toward the center of the pavement, overlapping on successive trips by at least half the width of the rear wheels. Alternate trips of the roller shall be slightly different in length. On super - elevated curves rolling shall begin at the low side and progress toward the high side. Rolling with pneumatic rollers shall be done as directed by the Engineer and shall be continued until required compaction is obtained and all roller marks are eliminated. The motion of the rollers shall be slow enough to avoid displacement of the mixture. Rollers shall not be permitted to stand on pavement which has not been fully compacted. Any displacement of the mixture shall be corrected immediately by the use of rakes and fresh mixture where required. Gasoline, oil, grease, solvents, or other foreign matter shall not be permitted to fall on the pavement when rollers are in operation or standing. ` Places inaccessible to the rollers may be compacted using lightly oiled tamps. Trenches and other limited areas where required compaction cannot be obtained using a three wheel roller shall be compacted with a trench type roller. 15 I. The surface of the pavement after compaction shall be smooth and true to the established line, grade, and cross-section. When tested with a 10 foot straight edge placed parallel to the centerline of the roadway, or other means acceptable to the Engineer, the maximum deviation shall be not exceed 1/8 inch in 10 feet. An acceptable 10 foot straight edge shall be provided by the contractor. Any point in the surface not meeting this requirement shall be corrected as directed by the Engineer. When placed on existing surfaces, the 1/8 inch maximum deviation requirement may be waived by the Engineer. 6.8 PRIME AND TACK COATS Prior to placing HMAC on flexible base, the surface shall be primed using an application of 0.25 gallons per square yard of MC asphalt. Before any asphaltic mixture is laid, the surfaces against which the pavement are to be placed shall be cleaned to the satisfaction of the Engineer. The surfaces shall be given a uniform application of tack coat using asphaltic materials of this specification. The tack coat shall be applied as directed by the Engineer with an approved sprayer. Where the pavement mixture will adhere, as determined by the Engineer, to the surfaces on which it is to be placed without the use of a tack coat, the Engineer may waive the requirement for the tack coat. All contact surfaces of curbs, structures, and joints shall be painted with a thin uniform tack coat. The tack coat shall be rolled with a pneumatic tire roller as directed by the Engineer. The asphaltic material for tack coat shall meet the requirements for Cut -Back Asphalt RC -2, or shall be a Cut -Back Asphalt made by combining 50 to 70 percent by volume of the asphaltic material as specified for the paving mixture with 50 to 30 percent by volume of gasoline and/or kerosene. If RC -2 Cut -Back Asphalt is used, it may, upon direction from the Engineer, be diluted by addition of an approved grade of gasoline and/or kerosene, not to exceed 15 percent by volume. 6.9 EMULSIFIED ASPHALT SEAL COAT All HMAC surface courses shall be sprayed with an emulsified asphalt sealer consisting of a 15/85 mixture of an MS -2, or 20/80 SS -1, liquid anionic asphalt and distilled water. The emulsified asphalt sealer shall be applied after the HMAC surface has cooled to below 70 degrees F, and shall be applied at a rate of 0.10 to 0.12 gallons per square yard of surface. 7.1 STORM SEWER Storm sewer shall include installation of pipe, manholes, inlet structures and outlet structures. Contractor shall use only materials, tools, methods, and equipment considered standard by the pipeline construction industry, and approved by the Engineer. Grade and horizontal alignment shall be maintained using a laser or batter boards. 7.2 REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPE Storm sewer shall be constructed using reinforced concrete pipe, either precast or cast in place. The pipe shall conform to the requirements of AASHTO M-170 or ASTM C-76. Pipe shall be 16 Class III unless otherwise noted on plan sheets. ._ 7.3 MORTAR Mortar shall be used for caulking and filling between pipe and drainage structures. Mortar shall be composed of 1 part, by volume, of Portland cement and 2 parts of mortar sand. The Portland cement shall conform to the requirements of ASTM C-150, Type I. The sand shall conform to the requirements of ASTM C-144. Hydrated lime may be added to the mixture of sand and cement in an amount equal to 15% of the weight of cement used. The hydrated lime shall meet the requirements of ASTM C-6. Mortar which has not been used after 45 minutes of having water added shall be discarded. Mortar may not be retempered by having water added. 7.4 PREFORMED BITUMINOUS GASKET JOINTS Preformed bituminous gaskets for concrete non -pressure pipe shall conform to the requirements of Fed. Spec. SS -S-00210 (GSA -FSS), and shall be Ram-Nek or approved equal. Gaskets shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and shall form a water -tight joint. 7.5 MANHOLES Manhole barrel, cone and extension sections shall be constructed of precast concrete. A plant inspection may be required for production facility inspection and to review record-keeping for material certification. The manufacturer must provide certification that all materials used for manufacturing meet with the following ASTM Specifications: Aggregates ASTM C-33 Cement ASTM C-150 Sampling Specimens ASTM C-39 Reinforcing ASTM C-185 Sand and Mortar ASTM C-144 Precast concrete sections for manholes shall conform to ASTM C-478 specifications. Compressive strength test results must verify concrete strengths meet or exceed 4,000 psi. Aggregate shall be crushed limestone and shall conform to ASTM C-33 specifications. Joints, excepting grade rings, shall be tongue and groove or an equivalent male and female type joint as approved by the Engineer. All joints shall be effectively jointed to prevent leakage and infiltration. All connections between wall sections shall be joined with Conseal Joint Sealant or approved equal to provide a watertight manhole. This sealant will be provided by supplier and will be considered an essential part of each shipment. ,� 17 All cones and adjusting rings shall maintain a clear 24"_ opening. Adjusting rings shall be reinforced with the same percentage of steel as risers and tops and will also meet ASTM C-478 specifications. Adjusting rings, as well as all precast concrete manhole products, shall be smooth, uniform in size and dimensions, consistent in components throughout and free of voids or honeycombs. All manholes shall be designed to withstand H-20 AASHTO loading. They shall also have lifting holes that do not protrude through manhole wall; one full inch of concrete thickness must remain between lift hole and outside wall of manhole. Manhole barrels shall be assembled of precast riser section. Riser sections and top cone sections shall be placed vertically with tongues and grooves properly keyed. Invert channels shall be smooth and semi -circular in shape conforming to the inside of the adjacent pipe section. Changes in direction of flow shall be made with a smooth curve of as large a radius as the size of the manhole with permit. Changes in size and grade of the channels shall be made gradually and evenly. The invert channels may be formed directly in the concrete of the manhole base or may be half -pipe laid in concrete. The floor of the manhole, outside the channel shall be smooth and shall slope toward the channel not less than one inch per foot, nor more than two inches per foot. All connections between the riser or base sections and the sewer pipe shall be joined in such a manner as to make the manholes watertight. Preformed rubber waterstop gaskets cast into the riser or base section are acceptable. Preformed flexible plastic sealing compounds equivalent to "Ram-nek" or "Kent Seal" may be used provided a watertight seal is achieved. Adjusting rings may be used for adjusting the top elevation, except that the total height of the adjusting rings shall not exceed 12 inches at any manhole. Concrete shall be placed around and under the rings to provide a seal and seat the ring at the proper elevation. Each manhole shall have a minimum of 6 inches of grade adjustment. 7.6 MANHOLE FRAMES AND COVERS Manhole frames and covers shall be of good quality gray iron casting and conform to ASTM A- 48, having a clear opening of not less than 22 inches. The casting shall be designed with a full bearing ring so as to provide a continuous seat between frame and cover. The cover shall be furnished with lifting ring cast into the cover in such manner as to prevent water leaking through. Frame and cover shall have a weight of not less than 275 pounds. The manhole ring and cover shall be Western Iron Works #40 or approved equal. 7.7 CONSTRUCTION METHODS All equipment necessary and required for the proper construction of storm sewers, manholes and culverts shall be on the project, in first-class working condition, and approved by the Engineer before construction is permitted to start. If precast concrete pipe or manhole sections are used, the Contractor shall provide appropriate hoisting equipment to handle the pipe or sections while unloading and placing it in its final position without damage to the pipe. 18 The Contractor shall provide hand tampers and pneumatic tampers to obtain the required compaction of the pipe bed, the manhole bed and the backfill, as specified. 7.8 EXCAVATION ,.,. The Contractor shall do all excavation to the depth shown on the plans. Where rock, or soil containing rocks or gravel, hard pan or other unyielding foundation material is encountered in trench excavation, the pipe shall be bedded in accordance with the requirements of one of the classes of bedding but with the following additions: The hard unyielding material shall be excavated below the elevation of the bottom of the pipe or pipe bell to a depth of at least 8 inches or 1/2 inch for each foot of fill over the top of the pipe, whichever is greater, but not more than r three-fourths the nominal diameter of the pipe. The cushion shall consist of a fine compressive material, such as silty clay or loam, lightly compacted, and shaped as required for the specified class of bedding. The cost of furnishing and placing the cushion material shall be included in the �- bid price per linear foot of pipe in place. The bottom of the trench shall be excavated to a horizontal section as far as practicable. Excavated material not required or acceptable for backfill shall be disposed of by the Contractor as directed by the Engineer. Excavation shall not be carried below the required depth; but when it is, the trench shall be backfilled at the Contractor's expense with material approved by the Engineer and compacted to the density of the surrounding earth material as determined by AASHTO T-180. When directed, unstable soil shall be removed for the full width of the trench and replaced with sand or with approved granular material. The Engineer shall determine the depth of removal of �* unstable soil and the amount of backfill necessary. The backfill shall be compacted and shaped to a firm but slightly yielding condition to form the bed for the pipe. Grades for pipe shall be as shown on the drawings. No changes in grade will be made unless so directed by the Engineer. The minimum width of the trench at the top of the pipe, when placed, shall be a width which will permit the proper construction of joints and compaction of backfill around the pipe. The sides of the trench shall be vertical, unless otherwise approved by the Engineer. The maximum allowable width of the trench shall not exceed the widths shown below unless otherwise approved by the Engineer. NOMINAL SIZE MINIMUM TRENCH WIDTH MAXIMUM TRENCH WIDTH OF PIPE AT PIPE SPRINGLIKE AT TOP OF PIPE Less than 18" Pipe O.D. + 12" Pipe O.D. + 18" 18" thru 36" Pipe O.D. + 18" Pipe O.D. + 24" 37" thru 60" Pipe O.D. + 24" Pipe O.D. + 30" The width of the trench above the top of the pipe may be as wide as necessary for shoring, bracing or proper installation of the pipe. Excavation in paved areas shall be confined to a minimum practical width. The bed for pipe shall be so shaped that at least the lower quarter of ' the pipe circumference shall be in continuous contact with the bottom of the trench. The excavation for the manhole shall be essentially the same as that for the piping. The sides of 19 the excavation shall be vertical unless otherwise approved by the Engineer. The Contractor shall do such trench bracing, sheathing or shoring necessary to perform and protect the excavation as required for safety and conformance to applicable laws and regulations. The bracing, sheathing, or shoring shall not be removed in one operation but shall be done in successive stages to prevent overloading of the pipe during backfilling operations. The cost of the bracing, sheathing, or shoring and the removal of same, shall be included in the unit price bid per foot for the pipe. 7.9 PIPE INSTALLATION The Contractor shall provide the appropriate tools and methods to insure installation of the pipe to line and grade, as shown on the drawings. The Contractor's facilities for lowering precast pipe into the trench shall be such that neither the pipe nor the trench will be damaged or disturbed. The Engineer shall inspect all precast pipe before it is placed. Any section that is damaged by handling or is defective to a degree which in the opinion of the Engineer will materially affect the function and service of the pipe shall be rejected and removed from the job site. - Installing the precast pipe in the finished trench shall be started at the lowest point and is laid upgrade. For tongue and groove precast pipe, the grooved end shall be laid upgrade. The pipe shall be firmly and accurately installed to line and grade so that the invert will be smooth and uniform. The pipe shall be protected from water during placing and until the concrete, in cast -in-place pipe, or the mortar, in the joints of precast or cast in place pipe, has thoroughly set. The contractor shall provide temporary diversions as necessary to prevent surface water flow into the excavation. Pipe shall not be laid or installed on frozen ground. Pipe which is not true in alignment, or which shows any change in grade after laying or installing, shall be taken up and re-laid or re -installed without extra compensation. Mortar shall be used for caulking and filling between the pipe and the drainage structures. Mortar that is not used within 45 minutes after water has been added shall be discarded. Retempering of mortar shall not be permitted. Pipe joints for precast concrete pipe shall be of the tongue and groove type. The joints shall be of a watertight joint. Each joint shall be sealed with a preformed bituminous gasket as specified. The gasket shall be installed as recommended by the pipe manufacturer. Field poured concrete bases shall be at least 12 inches thick and not less than 1 (one) foot greater diameter than the outside diameter of the manhole riser section. Concrete shall be Class A at a minimum 3000 psi 28 day compressive strength. Concrete placement shall conform to ACI and good construction practices. Concrete shall be consolidated and struck -off to a horizontal surface within the forms or pouring rings. Field poured concrete bases shall be reinforced as detailed on the Plans or as shown in the 20 p Standard Details. The manhole shall be constructed to ASTM C-891 standards. Precast reinforced concrete bases shall be of the size and shape detailed on the Plans or as shown in the Standard Details. ,.. 7.10 BACKFILLING All trenches and excavations shall be backfilled as the pipes and manholes are installed, unless ,., other protection is directed. Outside of street right of way the backfill material shall be selected granular material from excavation or borrow; material which is placed at the sides of the pipe and manhole and 1 foot over the top shall be material which can be readily compacted. It shall not contain stones retained on a 2 -inch sieve, frozen lumps, chunks of highly plastic clay, or any other material which is objectionable to the Engineer. The Material shall be moistened or dried, if necessary, to be compacted by the method in use. Backfill material shall be approved by the Engineer. The backfill shall be placed in loose layers not to exceed 6 inches in depth along each side of the pipe and manhole. Special care shall be taken to secure thorough compaction under the haunches and at the sides of the pipe and manhole. This backfill shall be brought up evenly on each side of the structure to an elevation of 1 foot over the top of the pipe, or such greater -^ elevation as directed by the Engineer. Backfilling shall be done in a manner to avoid injurious top or side pressures on the pipe and manhole. Backfill shall be compacted to 95% (min.) Standard Proctor Density. Within street right of way flowable fill backfill material (2 -sacks of cement per cubic yard concrete mix) shall be used. During the pour the pipe shall not be disturbed or moved in any ... way Movement of construction machinery over a culvert, pipeline, or manhole shall be at the Contractor's risk. Any damaged construction shall be removed and replaced at the expense of the Contractor. 7.11 TRENCH PROTECTION Contractor shall provide trench protection where required by OSHA regulations and other applicable requirements. The Engineer shall not be responsible for applicability or effectiveness of trench protection plan or devices. No separate payment shall be made for trench protection. 8.1 BARRICADES Prior to starting work on any project covered by these specifications, the contractor shall submit a Traffic Control Plan for approval by the Engineer. The contractor shall have the sole responsibility for providing, installing, moving, replacing, maintaining, cleaning and removing upon completion of work, all traffic control devices. The Traffic Control Plan and devices shall be in compliance with the Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and the 1993 National Cooperative Highway Research Program Report 350 (NCHRP 350). 21 The Traffic Control Plan approved by the Engineer shall be considered the minimum requirement for the project. The contractor shall provide additional devices as determined to be necessary during the project. If at any time during construction the approved plan does not accomplish the intended purpose, due to weather or other conditions affecting the safe handling of traffic, the contractor shall immediately make necessary changes to correct the unsatisfactory conditions. The contractor shall maintain ingress and egress to private property at all times. All signing and barricading shall be in place before construction operations are started and during all times construction is in progress. All hazards shall be clearly marked and adequately protected. If pedestrian walkways are blocked, pedestrian control shall conform to "Typical Sidewalk and Curb -Lane Closure for Pedestrian Control" as indicated in Texas MUTCD. No separate payment will be made for traffic control. The required plan and devices shall be considered to be subsidiary to pay items. 9.1 WORKING DAYS City contracted paving projects will be based on working days allowed. No requests for extensions of time will be considered. 9.2 DEFINITION OF WORKING DAYS A working day is defined as a calendar day, not including Saturdays, Sundays, or City of Lubbock designated holidays, in which weather or other conditions beyond control of the contractor will permit the performance of the principal unit of work for a continuous period of not less than 7 hours between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm. For each Saturday, Sunday, or City of Lubbock designated holiday on which the Contractor chooses to work and has authorization from the Engineer to work, 1 day will be charged against the contract working time when conditions will permit at least 7 hours of work as described above. Work on Sunday will not be authorized except in cases of extreme emergency, as determined by the Engineer. Working days will be considered to begin on the effective date stated in the Notice to Proceed, unless the contractor is unable to begin work on that date due to factors beyond his control as determined by the Engineer. In that event, time charged against the project will begin on the date the contractor could first work a minimum of 7 hours as described above. The Engineer will furnish the contractor a monthly statement showing the number of working days used and the working days remaining. The contractor shall, be allowed 10 calendar days in which to protest the correctness of each statement. The protest shall be in writing, addressed to the Engineer, and shall indicate basis of the protest. The Engineer shall respond to the protest within 10 calendar days of receiving the protest. Failure to file a protest within the allotted 10 days for any statement shall indicate the contractor's approval of the time charges as shown on that period's time statement, and future consideration of that time statement will not be permitted. 22 10.1 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT The unit price bid on each item as stated in the bid proposal shall include furnishing all labor, superintendence, machinery, equipment, and materials, except as otherwise specified, necessary or incidental to complete the various items of work in accordance with the plans and specifications. Cost of work or materials shown on the plans or called for in the specifications and on which no separate payment is made shall be included in the bid prices on the various pay items. Payment will not be made for any item that is not complete, including all associated incidental work. All of the items covered by these standard specifications may not be included in a particular project. Only those items indicated on bid documents and plan sheets shall be included for construction and payment. 10.2 CURB AND GUTTER Measurement will be made of the linear feet of curb and gutter actually constructed. Curb and gutter will be paid for at the unit price bid per linear foot. The unit price bid shall include furnishing and installing all materials, excavation, filling, backfilling, forming, finishing, and all incidentals necessary to complete the work. 10.3 CONCRETE FLAT SLABS - SIDEWALK, DRIVEWAY, ALLEY RETURN, ALLEY PAVING, AND VALLEY GUTTER Measurement will be made of the area, in square feet, of flat slab actually constructed. Flat slabs will be paid for at the unit price bid per square foot for each specific type of slab. Curb on alley returns shall be included in the area measured for the slab and will not be paid as a separate item. The unit price bid shall include furnishing and installing all materials, excavation, filling, backfilling, reinforcement, forming, finishing, joint cutting, joint sealing, and all incidentals necessary to complete the work. 10.4 CURB RAMPS (HANDICAP RAMPS Measurement will be made of the area, in square feet, of curb ramp actually constructed, including top surface area of any retaining wall or curb. Curb ramps will be paid for at the unit price bid per square foot. The unit price bid shall include furnishing and installing all materials, excavation and filling within two feet of the ramp, back filling, reinforcement, forming, finishing, and all incidentals necessary to complete the work. 10.5 CONCRETE DRAINAGE CHANNEL Measurement will be made of the area, in square feet, of drainage channel actually constructed, including top surface area of any retaining wall or curb. Drainage channel will be paid for at the unit price bid per square foot. The unit price bid shall include furnishing and installing all materials, excavation and filling within two feet of the channel, backfilling, reinforcement, forming, finishing, and all incidentals necessary to complete the work. 23 P"" 10.6 RETAINING WALL OR CURB ON DRAINAGE CHANNELS AND CURB RAMPS Measurement will be made of the height and linear feet of wall or curb actually constructed. Retaining wall or curb will be paid for at the unit price bid per linear foot multiplied by the height of the wall or curb in inches above the top of the slab (per linear foot per inch height). The unit price bid shall include furnishing and installing all materials, excavation, filling, backfilling, reinforcement, forming, finishing, and all incidentals necessary to complete the work. 10.7 CONCRETE MEDIAN Measurement will be made of the area, in square feet, of median actually constructed. Median will be paid for at the unit price bid per square foot. The unit price bid shall include furnishing and installing all materials, excavation, filling, reinforcement, forming, finishing, and all incidentals necessary to complete the work. 10.8 CONCRETE STREET PAVING Measurement will be made of the area, in square yards, of concrete street paving actually constructed. Concrete street paving will be paid for at the unit price bid per square yard. The unit price bid shall include furnishing and installing all materials, excavation, filling, backfilling, reinforcement, forming, finishing, and all incidentals necessary to complete the work. Sawing and sealing of joints shall not be included and will be paid for as a separate bid item. 10.9 SAWING AND SEALING OF JOINTS IN CONCRETE STREET PAVING Measurement will be made of the linear feet of sawed and sealed joints actually constructed. Sawing and sealing of joints will be paid for at the unit price bid per linear foot. The unit price bid shall include furnishing and installing all materials, equipment, sawing, cleaning, seal components, and all incidentals necessary to complete the work. 10.10 STORM SEWER INLET BOX AND MAHOLES Storm sewer inlet boxes and manholes will be paid for at the unit price bid per each. The unit price bid shall include furnishing and installing all materials, excavation, filling (except flowable fill), floor, connection to pipes, reinforcement, forming, finishing, manhole rings and covers, and all incidentals necessary to complete the work. 10.11 HEADWALLS Storm sewer headwalls will be paid for at the unit price bid per each. The unit price bid shall include furnishing and installing all materials, excavation, filling, reinforcement, forming, finishing, grates, and all incidentals necessary to complete the work. 24 LZI 10.12 STORM SEWER PIPE ,., Measurement along the centerline of the pipe will be made of the actual length of pipe constructed, from face of structure to face of structure or to centerline of manhole, and will be paid for at the unit price bid for Storm Sewer. Depth of cut shall be considered to be from the s- top of the adjacent grade stake to the flowline of the pipe. The unit price bid shall include furnishing and installing all materials, pavement removal, excavation, filling, backfilling with compacted soil where applicable, and all incidentals necessary to complete the work. Flowable fill will be paid for as a separate pay item. 10.13 EXTRA VERTICAL FEET OF MANHOLE The actual constructed manhole will be measured from the top of the base to the top of the ring and cover. Any depth of manhole exceeding 6 feet in depth will be paid for at the unit price bid for extra vertical feet of manhole. The unit price bid shall include furnishing and installing all materials and all incidentals necessary to complete the work. 10.14 CURB AND GUTTER REMOVAL Measurement will be made of the linear feet of curb and gutter actually removed. Payment will r"+ be made at the unit price bid per linear foot of curb and gutter removed. The contractor shall ensure that the Engineer has the opportunity to measure the linear feet of curb and gutter prior to removal. If curb and gutter is removed without measurement by the Engineer, no payment will be made for that removal. The unit price bid shall include sawing, hauling, labor and equipment, and legal disposal for removal of the curb and gutter. ^" 10.15 CONCRETE SLAB REMOVAL Measurement will be made of the area in square feet of concrete slab actually removed. Payment will be made at the unit price bid per square foot of concrete slab removed. The contractor shall ensure that the Engineer has the opportunity to measure the area of concrete slab prior to removal. If concrete slab is removed without measurement by the Engineer, no payment will be made for that removal. The unit price bid shall include sawing, breaking, hauling, labor and equipment, and legal disposal for removal of the concrete slab. 10.16 2 SACK FLOWABLE FILL Quantities of 2 sack flowable fill will be determined from tickets provided by the drivers of the delivery trucks. Payment will be made at the unit price bid per cubic yard of in place 2 sack flowable fill. The unit price bid shall include furnishing and placing the material and all incidentals necessary to complete the work. 10.17 ASPHALT PAVING Measurement will be made of the area, in square yards, of asphalt paving actually constructed. Payment will be made at the unit price bid per cubic yard. The unit price bid shall include furnishing and installing all materials, subgrade preparation, construction of caliche or asphalt .. 25 a stabilized base as specified, excavation, filling, tack and prime coats, HMAC surface, emulsion seal, and all incidentals necessary to complete the work. 10.18 ASPHALT PAVING REPAIR Measurement will be made of the area, in square yards, of in place asphalt paving repair. Payment will be made at the unit price bid per square yard of paving repair. The unit price bid shall include furnishing and placing all asphaltic materials, sawing of existing paving edges, smoothing and preparation of the existing base, flowable fill if required, tack and prime coats, compaction, and all incidentals necessary to complete the work. 10.19 EXCAVATION AND GRADING (OUTSIDE LIMITS OF CONSTRUCTION) Volume of excavation or fill, in cubic yards, will be determined by average end area method. City personnel will shoot elevations as necessary to facilitate volume calculations. Payment will be made at the unit price bid per cubic yard of completed excavation or fill. The unit price bid shall include all labor, equipment, and incidentals necessary to excavate or fill the site to the grades established by the Engineer. No separate payment will be made for disposing of excess material. 11.1 STANDARD DETAILS Construction shall be in accordance with the following standard details unless otherwise indicated on plans, or directed by the Engineer. The 24 inch curb and gutter details shall be considered to be standard. 30 inch curb and gutter details shall apply only if specifically indicated on plans or bid documents. STREET CROWN ELEVATIONS PAVEMENT WIDTH CURB FACE TO CURB FACE 24 feet 26 feet 28 feet . 30 feet 32 feet 36 feet 42 feet 46 feet 52 feet 64 feet 66 feet 86 feet 88 feet FINISHED PAVING SURFACE ABOVE GUTTER 0.35 feet 0.37 feet 0.40 feet 0.42 feet 0.45 feet 0.50 feet 0.57 feet 0.62 feet 0.69 feet 0.85 feet 0.86 feet 1.14 feet 1.15 feet All street paving shall incorporate a centerline crown_ at the listed elevation unless otherwise indicated on plans, or as directed by the Engineer. 26 STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN (SWPPP) FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PAVING PROJECT IN '^ CHAPEL HILL LUBBOCK, TEXAS THE CITY OF LUBBOCK LUBBOCK COUNTY, TEXAS February 28, 2001 CONTENTS Section Page I. SITE DATA.................................................................................................... A. Project Name........................................................................................ 1 B. Project Location....................................................................................... C. Project Operator(s)...................................................................... ........... D. Nature of Anticipated Construction Activities ................................................... 1 E. Sequence of Anticipated Construction Activities ................................................ 1 F. Site Area and Projected Disturbed Area........................................................... 2 G. Soil Data and Storm Water Runoff Coefficient .................................................. 2 H. ... ..... ......... . 3 SWPPP Site Plan ............................................. .. ......... ........ I. Receiving Water Information....................................................................... 3 II. CONTROLS................................................................................................ A. Erosion and Sediment Controls .................... ............ ........................... 3 B. Storm Water Management........................................................................... 5 C. Waste Collection and Disposal..................................................................... 5 D. State and/or Local Plan Approvals.................................................................. 5 .., III. MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTIONS.................................................................. 5 A. Maintenance ........ .................. ... ............................... 5 B. Inspections ........................... ......... .................... ......... ............... 6 IV. NON -STORM WATER DISCHARGES ..... ..................... ... ................ ...... . 7 ... ... ... .. ... A. Anticipated Sources of Non -Storm Water......................................................... 7 B. Pollution Prevention Measures...................................................................... 7 V. CERTIFICATION STATEMENTS ................. .. .......... .... 7 A. Signatory Requirements............................................................................. 7 B. Contractor's and Subcontractor's Certification.................................................... 8 APPENDICES Appendix A: Federal Register Notice September 9, 1992 NPDES General Permit Appendix B: Notice of Intent Forms Appendix C: Certification Statement Forms Appendix D: Inspection Reports Appendix E: SWPPP Addenda SWPPP FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PAVING PROJECT IN CHAPEL HILL LUBBOCK,TEXAS i. SITE DATA A. Project Name: Community Development Paving Project in Chapel Hill B. Project Location: In the Southeast Quarter of Section 3, Block A Approximate Latitude 33°35'40.03" N. Approximate Longitude 101047'23.38" W. .-, C. Project Operator(s): 1. Owner: City of Lubbock -� 1625 13th Street Lubbock, TX 79457 (806) 775-2331 2. Contractor: To be determined. D. Nature of Anticipated Construction Activities: The project involves the relocation and adjustment of fences and surface utilities as well as earthwork and paving construction for residential streets. Work to be performed by independent contractors under contract with the owner includes the construction of fences, municipal earthwork, paving and drainage improvements. City crews will be responsible for making necessary adjustments to fire hydrants, water valve boxes, manhole rings and lids as well as adjusting any other City -owned utility as necessary. Other underground utilities with some surface elements will be adjusted or relocated by the respective municipally franchised utility companies, including natural gas lines, electric power distribution lines, telephone lines, and cable television lines. Most of the site will be disturbed for the project. E. Sequence of Anticipated Construction Activities: It is generally anticipated that necessary relocation and adjustment of utilities will occur first, then relocation of some fences, then dirtwork with construction of paving and drainage improvements following. SW -1 F. Site Area and Projected Disturbed Area: The site area is approximately 3.0 acres within the current right-of-way limits. It is projected that most of the area within the construction limits will be disturbed during the course of construction of these improvements. The areas to be disturbed are under one ownership with all development ` to be constructed concurrently by one general contractor. G. Soil Data and Storm Water Runoff Coefficient: The sites are currently public Rights -of -Way with dirt streets being used in those Rights -of -Way. There are underground and overhead utilities and fences existing, but no other improvements. Data taken from Soil Survey of Lubbock County, Texas, USDA Soil Conservation Service, April 1979, describes general soil properties expected for the project site. Soils on site are classified as Amarillo -Urban land complex and Estacado -Urban land complex. Amarillo -Urban land complex is nearly level to gently sloping on uplands and occurs as irregularly shaped areas that range from 25 to about 2,000 acres. Amarillo soils make up about 55% of this unit, Urban land about 35% and other soils about 10%. The surface layer of the Amarillo soil is friable, mildly alkaline, reddish brown fine sandy loam about 14 inches thick. From 14 to 46 inches is friable, reddish brown sandy clay loam that is mildly alkaline in the upper 10 inches and moderately alkaline in the lower 22 inches. From 46 to 80 inches is friable, moderately alkaline pink sandy clay loam that is about 30% by volume soft masses and weakly cemented concretions of calcium carbonate. Urban land consists of works and structures, most which are residential and commercial buildings, driveways, sidewalks and parking lots. — Amarillo soils are well drained and surface runoff is high because a large percentage of soil is covered by works and structures, which shed most of the precipitation. The root zone is deep and is easily penetrated by roots. The hazard of water erosion is slight. The hazard of soil blowing is moderate. Permeability is moderate and the available water capacity is high. This unit is entirely in urban use. Amarillo soils are used for lawn grasses, ornamental trees and shrubs, and vegetable and flower gardens. The potential is high for most urban use. Low strength for streets and roads and seepage from sewage lagoons are the most restrictive features. The potential is high for recreational use. The potential is low for cropland and range. Estacado -Urban land complex is a nearly level to gently sloping map unit on uplands. It occurs as irregularly shaped areas that range from 15 to several hundred acres. It is about 60% Estacado soils, 30% Urban land and 10% other soils. The deep Estacado soil has a surface layer of friable, moderately alkaline, brown clay loam about 16" thick. From 16" to 28" is friable, moderately alkaline, brown clay loam that has a few concretions of calcium carbonate. From 28" to 40" is friable, moderately alkaline, pink clay loam that has many soft masses and concretions of calcium carbonate. From 40" to 80" is friable, SW -2 moderately alkaline, reddish yellow clay loam that also has many soft masses and concretions of calcium carbonate. Urban land consists of residential and commercial buildings, driveways, streets, sidewalks and parking lots. Surface runoff is high because a large acreage is covered by works and structures, which shed �., most of the precipitation. The Estacado soil has good tilth, is high in natural fertility, and is well drained. The root zone is easily penetrated by roots. This unit is entirely in urban use. Estacado soils are used for lawn grasses, ornamental trees and shrubs, and flower and vegetable gardens. The potential is high for most urban use. Corrosivity to uncoated steel and low strength are the most limiting factors but are easily overcome by good design and careful installation. The potential is medium for recreation use. The main limitation is the clay loam surface layer. As discussed previously, final ultimate use of the project site will be a municipal residential street. Under normal conditions the paved areas will have about 0.95 runoff factor while the unpaved areas will have about 0.30 runoff factor. At the conclusion of this paving project the composite runoff coefficient is about 0.78. 1.89 Acres Paved + 0.66 Acres Unpaved = 2.55 Acres Site H. SWPPP Site Plan: -- The SWPPP Site Plan is included in the construction plans as Sheet 2 of 2 herein. The plan indicates SWPPP features including existing and proposed grading/drainage patterns, structural and non-structural controls, stabilization areas, and locations where storm water will be discharged from the site. I. Receiving Water Information: Storm water discharged from the site will be collected and conveyed via "channelization" in ditches, city streets, and State Highway Right -of -Way. All of the storm flow associated with this project will eventually reach Playa Lake 73 and possibly Lake 74 located to the south and east of this project. Although there is some storm sewer associated with crossing the Loop, most of the transportation will be by overland flow. No wetland areas exist at the site of proposed construction. CONTROLS A. Erosion and Sediment Controls: Primary means for controlling erosion and sediment transport during project construction are indicated on the SWPPP Site Plan. SW -3 1. Stabilization Methods: a. Ultimately, municipal residential streets will be constructed in the Rights -of -Way. The area unused for street improvements will still be public Right -Of -Way and will be undeveloped until such time as the adjacent property developments. b. It is not anticipated that there will be any periods of no construction activity exceeding 21 days from the time utility construction is begun through final stabilization. If unforeseen delays occur which exceed 21 days, stabilization methods will be instituted within 14 days. C. Stabilized construction vehicle ingress -egress and staging areas will be provided as indicated on the SWPPP Site Plan. To the extent practicable, construction employees will be directed to park their personal vehicles on side streets adjacent to the project to help prevent tracking of sediments off-site, particularly during wet periods. Contractor -operators will be required to clean up any significant amounts of mud tracked off-site onto adjacent streets on an as -needed basis. Additionally, it is expected that normal City of Lubbock street cleaning operations will continue to be implemented according to the City's schedule for same. d. Final stabilization will include development of grasses and other vegetation along the Right -of -Way. 2. Structural Methods: a. The subject property is situated topographically such that there is good opportunity for off-site overland flows to enter the site, especially at the south and west ends of the project. Most of the flow will enter the site down Keel and Linden Avenues, then turn east down E. Yd Street toward Loop 289. Prevailing slopes are generally to the north and east. The subject property is adjacent to partially developed residential areas. b. After the ingress -egress areas have been stabilized, sandbags barricades will be placed in the outlet curbs and ditches to trap sediment. Some regrading may be needed to direct drainage down 4`h Street and not down Keel or Linden Avenues, during construction. Drainage from Kapok Avenue on E. Yd Street needs to be attenuated. The outlet will be controlled by sandbag barricades at the point of discharge. Staked silt fencing will also be utilized along the sides of the project where the prevailing ground elevations will be above the proposed top of curb grades to prevent any discharge of silt onto the proposed streets. Additionally, sandbag barricades will be utilized at all intersections or any other points of concentrated flows, as necessary. These diversion swales, barricades, and silt fencing will be removed when the utility and street construction has been completed and prior to final stabilization of the site. C. Excess earth spoil will be temporarily stockpiled at the locations indicated on the plans prior to being either incorporated into the project or properly disposed of by the contractor. d. No storm sewer inlets currently exist on the site. Several trees exist where they have been planted or grown voluntarily, adjacent to some of the houses. The west curb and SW -4 a gutter of Keel Avenue is to be moved 4' east, to narrow the street and give some room for 2 trees and some water meters. No trees will be removed for this project although some poles, fencing and fire hydrants will need to be relocated, prior to construction of the project. e. The NPDES General Permit requires provision of a temporary sediment basin providing 3,600 cubic feet of storage per acre drained for common drainage locations serving 10 or more disturbed acres at one time, "where attainable." Due to the nature of this project (relatively narrow tracts for street right-of-way) and the relatively small project acreage (about 3 acres), it would not be feasible to construct basins of this size on-site. Additionally, access to adjacent property down gradient for purposes of constructing large sediment basins is not available. For these reasons, minimum structural controls incorporating diversion swales, silt fencing, and smaller sedimentation controls are proposed as indicated on the SWPPP Site Plan. All structural controls proposed are temporary and will be removed after site stabilization. B. Storm Water Management: 1. Storm water management during construction will be accomplished through implementation of the erosion and sedimentation controls previously detailed and as indicated on the SWPPP Site Plan. 2. As discussed previously, final use of the property will be as municipal residential streets. Per normal practice in the area, it is expected that parkway areas will eventually be seeded with native grasses and other landscape plantings as moisture conditions allow. 3. Longitudinal street slopes will vary from 0.2% to 2.4% with a majority of the streets *-^ constructed at the flatter grades. Cross -slopes for paved street areas will likely average 1- 3%. These relatively gentle prevailing slopes combined with the expected landscaping indicate that there will be need for velocity dissipation controls only . C. Waste Collection and Disposal: All solid and liquid waste materials generated on-site will be collected, temporarily stored, and finally disposed of as necessary to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. No waste materials will be buried or otherwise disposed of on-site. Burning of waste materials on-site is prohibited. D. State and/or Local Plan Approvals: At the time of preparation of this SWPPP, there are no known existing state or local plan ."� preparation or approval requirements for erosion and sediment control. III. MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTIONS A. Maintenance: Maintenance and repair of all erosion, sedimentation, and stabilization methods identified in the SWPPP or its amendments shall be performed in a timely manner on an as -needed basis. All SW -5 controls shall be kept in good operating condition to assure their effective implementation. The site operator(s) responsible for implementation of specific measures shall also be responsible for their maintenance and repair. B. Inspections: 1. The site operator(s) responsible for implementation and maintenance of specific measures shall provide a qualified person or persons to perform regular inspections of the measures _ and to complete appropriate inspection reports. 2. Inspections shall be performed on the following: a. Disturbed areas and storage areas exposed to precipitation shall be checked for evidence of and the possibility for discharge of pollutants. b. Erosion and sediment control measures identified in the SWPPP and its amendments shall be checked to assure they are performing the intended function. C. Storm water discharge locations shall be checked to determine if erosion control measures implemented are effective in the prevention of significant impacts upon the receiving waters identified in the SWPPP. d. Vehicle ingress -egress areas shall be checked to determine if off-site tracking of ^ sediment is being effectively controlled. 3. Inspections will be performed at least once every seven (7) calendar days and within twenty- four (24) hours after a rain event totaling one-half inch (0.5") or more. However, for portions of the site which have been finally stabilized or during seasonal dry periods, these inspections may be performed at least once each month. 4. If warranted based on inspection reports identifying specific needs, the site description information and the pollution prevention practices specified in the SWPPP shall be revised as appropriate. In no instance shall the required revisions be implemented later than seven (7) calendar days beyond the date of the inspection. 5. Inspection reports shall be made for each inspection performed and shall be retained as part of the SWPPP for a minimum period of three (3) years following the date of final stabilization of the site. Inspection reports shall contain the following information: a. Summary of scope of the inspection b. Name(s) and qualifications of person(s) performing the inspection C. Date(s) of the inspection d. Major observations with respect to the implementation of the various measures detailed in the SWPPP and its amendments e. Actions taken in accordance with Item 4 above SW -6 6. Where an inspection report does not identify any incidents of non-compliance, the report .- shall contain a certification that the facility is in compliance with the SWPPP and the published NPDES General Permit for Storm Water Discharges From Construction Activities that are classified as "Associated With Industrial Activity." 7. All inspection reports shall be signed in accordance with requirements of the referenced General Permit including certification provisions therein. IV. NON -STORM WATER DISCHARGES A. Anticipated Sources of Non -Storm Water: 1. Fire hydrant and potable water line flushings 2. Water used for soil or base conditioning 3. Water used for vehicle washing or dust control 4. Water used for trench backfill consolidation 5. Pavement washwater (non -detergent) where spills of toxic or hazardous materials have not occurred (or have been completely removed) B. Pollution Prevention Measures: 1. All vehicles on-site will be monitored for leaks. 2. Concrete trucks will be required to discharge surplus concrete or drum wash at a single designated spot. These waste materials will be removed from the site at least once per week during dry periods and more often during expected wet periods. These materials will be legally disposed of off-site. Alternatively, concrete trucks will not be allowed to discharge waste materials on-site. 3. All products kept on-site will be stored in their original containers with manufacturer's labels intact. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) will be kept if applicable. All products will be used according to manufacturer's instructions, and all spills will be cleaned up immediately. Containers shall not be exposed to precipitation. 4. Final disposal of all excess product and product containers shall be accomplished according to the manufacturer's instructions and in accordance with all applicable rules, regulations, and laws. V. CERTIFICATION STATEMENTS A. Signatory Requirements: Any person required to sign documents necessary under paragraph VI.G of the General Permit shall make the certification stated in paragraph VI.G.2.d of the General Permit. SW -7 B. Contractor's and Subcontractor's Certification: All contractors and subcontractors identified in the SWPPP or its amendments shall sign a copy of the certification statement shown in paragraph IV.E.2 of the General Permit before conducting any professional service identified in the SWPPP. This certification must include the name and title of the person providing the signature; the name, address and telephone number of the contracting firm; location and identifying description of the site; and the date of the certification. — SW -8 STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN CERTIFICATION I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gathered and evaluated the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment r" for knowing violations. Signature Typed or printed name Title Company Date signed r— INSPECTOR CERTIFICATION I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gathered and evaluated the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment , for knowing violations. Signature Typed or printed name Company Date signed Title CONTRACTOR'S AND SUBCONTRACTOR'S CERTIFICATION Project: In the Southeast Quarter of Section 3, Block A Location: Approximate Latitude 33°35'40.03" N. Approximate Longitude 101 °47'23.3 8" W. Certification:I certify under penalty of law that I understand the terms and conditions of the general National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit that authorizes the storm water discharges associated with industrial activity from the construction site identified as part of this certification. Signatures: Signature and Title Company Name Address Company Telephone Number Company's Project Responsibility: SWPPP INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE REPORT Project: Date: n y Inspector: Name Company Major Observations Regarding SWPPP Measures: Action(s) Required: Changes Needed to SWPPP Based on Inspection: _ If no incidents of non-compliance are identified in the Inspection Report, then the following certification shall be made: I certify that on this date and as a result of an inspection(s) made by me or under my supervision that the named project is in compliance with the SWPPP for the project and with provisions of the published NPDES General Permit for Storm Water Discharges From Construction Activities. Signature Date Company srM+ THIS FORM REPLACES PREVIOUS FORM 3510-6 (8-92) Form Approved. olae No. tae -Doss See Reverse for Instructions "PprO9'' expires: 3-31'09 � United States Environmental Protection Agency NPDES Washington, DC 20460 FORM \�/ EPANotice of Intent (NOQ for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity Under a NPDES General Permit Submission of this Notice of intent constitutes notice that the party`identified in Section'il of this form intends to be authorized by a NPDES permit issued for storm water discharges associated with industrial activity in the State identified in Section III of this form. Becoming a permittee obligates such discharger to ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION MUST BE PROVIDED ON THIS comply with the terms and conditions of the permit. FORM. 1. Permit Selection: You must indicate the NPDES Storm Water general permit under which you are applying for coverage. Check one of these. Baseline Baseline Multi -Sector 0 Industrial Construction (Group Permit) II. Facility Operator Information Name: t `, I Phone: I I I I Status of Address:] + + t +' ++ i Owner/Operator: o City: i + + + + + + , + + + + + + , + + , + + + I State: ZIP Code: I + , + , , ' , + + , I Ill. Facility/Site Location Information Name: � , + + + + + + + + + + Is the facility locateda I , + I + , + + + + + I + I + I + , � Indian Lands? (Y or N)) Address: I , + , , , , , , , , , , + , , , , , , , , , , , ,i I City + , , + , , , + + + + + + + + + , , + i + ,+ J State: W ZIP Code: I 11 + + + - i i + + I ! Latitude: I t I i Longitude: I 1 1' I _1_J Quarter: I Section: W Township:LTJ Range: LLW IV. Site Activity Information MS4 Operator Name: ody Receiving Water Body- Multi -Sector Permit Applicants Only: Based on the instructions provided In Addendum H of the If you are filing as a oo-permittee, If enter storm water general permit number: I Multi -Sector permit, are species identified in Addendum H SIC or Designated Primary: I ' in proximity to the storm water discharges to be covered under this or the areas BMP Activity Code: 2nd: II_ _It permit, of construction to F1control those storm water discharges? (Y N) Is the facility required to submit monitoring data? (1, 2, 3, or 4) Will construction (land disturbing activities) be conducted ❑ If You Have Another Existing NPDES for storm water controls? (Y or N) Permit, Enter Permit Number: I , , , + , , , , i Is applicant subject to and in compliance with a written ❑ historic preservation agreement? Y or N) V. Additional Information Required for Construction Activities Only Project Start Date. Completion Date: Is the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Estimated Area to be in compliance with State and/or Local ❑ I iI I I I + I I I , I Disturbed (in Acres): + + + + + sediment and erosion plans? (Y or N) VI. Certification: The certification statement in Box 1 applies to alt applicants. The certification statement in Box 2 applies Qnty to facilities applying for the Multi -Sector storm water general permit. BOX 1 BOX 2 _ALL APPLICANTS: MULTI -SECTOR STORM WATER GENERAL PERMIT APPLICANTS ONLY: 1 certify under penalty of law that this I certify under penalty of law that 1 have read and understand the Part I.B. eligibility requirements for document and all attachments were coverage under the Multi -Sector storm water general permit, including those requirements relating to prepared under my direction or supervision the protection of species identified in Addendum H. in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly To the best of my knowledge, the discharges covered under this permit, and construction of BMPs to gather and evaluate the information control storm water run-off, are not likely to and will not likely adversely affect any species identified in submitted. Based on my Inquiry of the Addendum H of the Multi -Sector storm water general permit or are otherwise eligible for coverage due person or persons who manage the system, to previous authorization under the Endangered Species Act. or those persons directly responsible for gathering the Information, the information To the best of my knowledge, l further certify that such discharges, and construction of BMPs to submitted is, to the best of my knowledge control storm water run-off, do not have an effect on properties listed or eligible for listing on the and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I National Register of Historic Places under the National Historic Preservation Act, or are otherwise am aware that there are significant penalties eligible for coverage due to a previous agreement under the National Historic Preservation Act. for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for 1 understand that continued coverage under the Multi -Sector general permit is contingent upon knowing violations. maintaining eligibility as provided for in Part I.B. Print Name: L , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , I Date: I I i I Si na e: ro" IPA rOrM 351 U-0 t5-95) Instructions - EPA Form 3510-6 Notice Of Intent (NOI) For Storm Water Discharges Associated With Industrial Activity To Be Covered Under a NPDES General Permit Who Must File A Notice Of Intent (NOI) Form Federal law at 40 CFR Part 122 prohibits point source discharges of storm water associated with industrial activity to a water body(ies) of the U.S. without a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. The operator of an industrial activity that has such a storm water discharge must submit a NOI to obtain coverage under NPDES Storm Water General Permit. If you have questions about whether you need a permit under the NPDES Storm Water program, or if you need information as to whether a particular program is administered by EPA or a state agency, telephone or write to the Notice of Intent Processing Center at (703) 931-3230. Where To File NOI Form NOls must be sent to the following address: Storm Water Notice of Intent (4203) 401 M Street, S.W. Washington, DC 20460 Completing The Form You must type or print, using upper-case letters, in the appropriate areas only. Please P Abbreviate if necessary to stay within the number of characters allowed for each tem. Use one space for breaks between words, but not for punctuation marks unless they are needed to clarify your response. If you have any questions on this form, call the Notice of Intent Processing Center at (703) 931- 3230. Section I Permit Selection You must indicate the NPDES storm water general permit under which you are applying for coverage. Check one box only. The Baseline Industrial and Baseline Construction permits were issued in September 1992. The Multi -Sector Permit became effective October 1, 1995. Section II Facility Operator Information Provide the legal name of the person, firm, public organization, or any other entity that operates the facility or site described in this application. The name of the operator may or may not be the same as the name of the facility. The responsible party is the legal entity that controls the facility's operation, rather than the plant or site manager. Do not use a colloquial name. Enter the complete address and telephone number of the operator. Enter the appropriate letter to indicate the legal status of the operator of the facility: F = Federal; S = State; M = Public (other than federal or state); P = Private. Section III Facility/Site Location Information Enter the facility's or site's official or legal name and complete street address, including city, state, and ZIP code. Do not provide a P.O. Box number as the street address. If applying for a Baseline Permit and the facility or site lacks a street address, indicate the state and either the latitude and longitude of the facility to the nearest 15 seconds or the quarter, section, township, and range (to the nearest quarter section) of the approximate center of the site. If applying for the Multi -Sector Permit indicate the complete street address and either the latitude and longitude of the facility to the nearest 15 seconds or the quarter, section, township, and range (to the nearest quarter section) of the approximate center of the, site. All applicants must indicate whether the facility is located on Indian lands. Section IV Site Activity information If the storm water discharges to a municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4), enter the name of the operator of the MS4 (e.g., municipality name, county name) and the receiving water of the discharge from the MS4. (A MS4 is defined as a conveyance or system of conveyances (including roads with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins, curbs, gutters, ditches, man-made channels, or storm drains) that is owned or operated by a state, city, town, borough, county, parish, district, association, or other public body which is designed or used for collecting or conveying storm water.) If the facility discharges storm water directly to receiving water(s), enter the name of the receiving water(s). If you are filing as a co -permittee and a storm water general permit number has been issued, enter that number in the space provided. Indicate the monitoring status of the facility. Refer to the permit for information on monitoring requirements. Indicate the monitoring status by entering one of the following: 1 = Not subject to monitoring requirements under the conditions of the permit. 2 = Subject to monitoring requirements and required to submit data. 3 = Subject to monitoring requirements but not required to submit data. 4 = Subject to monitoring requirements but submitting certification for monitoring exclusion. List, in descending order of significance, up to two 4 -digit standard industrial classification (SIC) codes that best describe the principal products or services provided at the facility orsite identified in Section III of this application. If you are applying for coverage under the construction general permit, enter "CO" (which represents SIC codes 1500 - 1799). For industrial activities defined in 40 CFR 122.26(b)(14)(i)-(xi) that do not have SIC codes that accurately describe the principal products produced or services provided, use the following 2 -character codes. HZ = Hazardous waste treatment, storage, or disposal facilities, including those that are operating under interim status or a permit under subtitle C of RCRA 140 CFR 122.26 (b)(14)(iv)]; LF = Landfills, land application sites, and open dumps that receive or have received any industrial wastes, including those that are subject to regulation under subtitle D of RCRA 140 CFR 122.26 (b)(1 4)(v)]; SE = Steam electric power generating facilities, including coal handling sites [40 CFR 122.26 (b)(14)(vii)]; TW = Treatment works treating domestic sewage or any other sewage sludge or wastewater treatment device or system, used in the storage, treatment, recycling, and reclamation of municipal or domestic sewage 140 CFR 122.26 (b)(14)(ix)]; or, CO = Construction activities 140 CFR 122.26 (b)(14)(x)]. If there is another NPDES permit presently issued for the facility or site listed in Section III, enter the permit number. If an application for the facility has been submitted but no permit number has been assigned, enter the application number. Facilities applying for coverage under the Multi -Sector storm water general permit must answer the last three questions in Section IV. Refer to Addendum H of the Multi -Sector general permit for a list of species that are either proposed or listed as threatened or endangered. "BMP" means "Best Management Practices" that are used to control storm water discharges. Indicate whether any construction will be conducted to install or develop storm water runoff controls. Section V Additional Information Required for Construction Activities Only Construction activities must complete Section V in addition to Sections I through IV. Only construction activities need to complete Section V. Enter the project start date and the estimated completion date for the entire development plan. Provide an estimate of the total number of acres of the site on which soil will be disturbed (round to the nearest acre). Indicate whether the storm water pollution prevention plan for the site is in compliance with approved state and/or local sediment and erosion plans, permits, or storm water management plans. Section VI Certification Federal statutes provide for severe penalties for submitting false information on this application form. Federal regulations require this application to be signed as follows: For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer, which means: (i) president, secretary, treasurer, or vice-president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision making functions, or (ii) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or operating facilities employing more than 250 persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures exceeding $25 million (in second-quarter 1980 dollars), if authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager In accordance with corporate procedures; Fora partnership orsole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor; or For a municipality, state, Federal, or other public facility: by either a principal executive officer or ranking elected official. Paperwork Reduction Act Notice Public reporting burden for this application is estimated to average 0.5 hours per application, including time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding the burden estimate, any other aspect of the collection of information, or suggestions for improving this form, including any suggestions which may increase or reduce this burden to: Chief, Information Policy Branch, 2136, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M Street, SW, Washington, DC 20460, or Director, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503. THIS FORM REPLACES PREVIOUS FORM 3510-7 (8-92) Form Approved. ofrsNo. sao4m Please See Instructions Before Completing This Form Approval expires: 541-H Protection Agency United StatesWashington, NPDES DC 20460 FORM Notice of Termination (NOT) of Coverage Under a NPDES General Permit for `�' Storm Water Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity Submission of this Notice of Termination oonstitutes notice that thea identified in Section II of this form is no longer authorized to discharge storm water PROVIDED THIS FORM. associated with industrial activity under the NPDES program. ALL NE ESSARY INFORMATION MUST BE ON t. Permit Information NPDES Storm Water J Check Here if You are No Longer Check Here if the Storm Water ' Facility: General Permit Number. -a - i -! a 1- i —! ft Operator of the Discharge is Being Terminated: II. Facility Operator Information , ( Name- 1 , 1 t i I I I i r 1 t i i I I i I i 1 1 , f , t i Phone: Address: I_—I—J —•-1 L__I_j Cty ziP Code: Ill. FacllityMte Location Information Name Address City I , , , , , , , , , , , , I , : , , i 1 I , I State: L.i._J Z(P Code: 1 1 I [I I ' I I ill Lt I Longitude: I I I i I I ( Quarter: L.....I._J Section: Township: 1..._J__.1._....L._I Range: Latitude: _...t__LL IV. Certification: I certify under penalty of law that all storm water discharges associated with industrial activity from the identified facility that are authorized by a NPDES general permit have been eliminated or that I am no longer the operator of the facility or construction site. 1 understand that by submitting this Notice of Termination, l am no longer authorized to discharge storm water associated with industrial activity under this general permit, and that discharging pollutants in storm water associated with industrial activity to waters of the United States is unlawful under the Clean Water Act where the discharge is not authorized by a NPDES permit. 1 also understand that the submittal of this Notice of Termination does not release an operator from liability for any violations of this permit or the Clean Water Act. 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Completing the Form For constriction activities, elimination of all storm water discharges associated with industrial activity occurs when disturbed soils at the construction site have Type or print, using upper-case letters, in the appropriate areas only. Please been finally stabilized and temporary erosion and sediment control measures place each character between the marks. Abbreviate If necessary to stay within have been removed or win be removed at an appropriate time, or that all storm the number of characters allowed for each Item. Use only one space for breaks water discharges associated with industrial activity from the construction site that between words, but not for punctuation marks unless they are needed to clarify are authorized by a NPDES general permit have otherwise been eliminated. Final your response. N you have any questions about this form, telephone or write the stabilization means that all soil -disturbing activities at the site have been Notice of Intent Processing Center at (703) 931-3230. completed, and that a uniform perennial vegetative cover with a density of 70% of the cover for unpaved areas and areas not covered by permanent structures has been established, or equivalent permanent stabilization measures (such as the use of riprap, gabions, or geotextiles) have been employed. EPA Forth 3510-7 (8-98) Instructions - EPA Form 351D-7 Notice of Termination (NOT) of Coverage Under The NPDES General Permit for Storm Water Discharges Associated With Industrial Activity Section I Permit Information Enter the existing NPDES Storm Water General Permit number assigned to the facility or site identified in Section Ill, if you do not know the permit number, telephone or write your EPA Regional storm water contact person. Indicate your reason for submitting this Notice of Termination by checking the appropriate box: If there has been a change of operator and you are no longer the operator of the facility or site identified in Section III, check the corresponding box. Ball stone water discharges at the facility or site identified in Section III have been terminated, check the corresponding box. Section II Facility Operator Information Give the legal name of the person, firm, public organization, or any other entity that operates the facility or site described in this application. The name of the operator may or may not be the same name as the facility. The operator of the facility is the legal entity which controls the facility's operation, rather than the plant or site manager. Do not use a colloquial name. Enter the complete address and telephone number of the operator. Section Ill Facility/Site location Information Enter the facility's or site's official or legal name and complete address, including city, state and ZIP code. If the facility lacks a street address, indicate the state, the latitude and longitude of the facility to the nearest 15 seconds, or the quarter, section, township, and range (to the nearest quarter section) of the approximate center of the site. Section IV Certification Federal statutes provide for severe penalties for submitting false information on this application form. Federal regulations require this application to be signed as follows: For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer, which means: (i) president, secretary, treasurer, or vice-president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision making functions, or (ii) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or operating facilities employing more than 250 persons or having gross annual sales orexpenditures exceeding $25 million (in second-quarter 1980 dollars), if authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures; For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, or For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public facility: by either a principal executive officer or ranking elected official. Paperwork Reduction Act Notice Public reporting burden for this application is estimated to average 0.5 hours per application, including time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding the burden estimate, any other aspect of the collection of information, or suggestions for improving this form, including any suggestions which may increase or reduce this burden to: Chief, Information Policy Branch, 2136, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M Street, SW, Washington, DC 20460, or Director, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503. Monday July 6, 1998 Part II Environmental Protection Agency Reissuance of NPDES General Permits for Storm Water Discharges From Construction Activities in Region 6; Notice 36489 Federal Register/Vol. 63, No. 128/Monday, July 6, 1998/Notices 36491 1 operator. EPA believes that the general contractor, being a professional in the building industry, should be the entity rather than the individual who is better equipped to meet the requirements of both applying for permit coverage and developing and properly implementing a SWPPP. However, individuals would meet the definition of "operator" and require permit coverage in instances where they perform general contracting duties for construction of their personal residences. ► Owner and Contractor as Co - Permittees. The owner retains control over any changes to site plans. SWPPPs, or storm water conveyance or control designs; but the contractor is responsible for overseeing actual earth disturbing activities and daily implementation of SWPPP and other permit conditions. In this case, both parties may need coverage. However, you are probably not an operator and subsequently do not need permit coverage if: ► You are a subcontractor hired by, and under the supervision of, the owner or a general contractor (i.e., if the contractor directs your activities on-site, you probably are not an operator); or ► your activities on site result in earth disturbance and you are not legally a subcontractor, but a SWPPP specifically identifies someone other than you (or your subcontractor) as the party having operational control to address the impacts your activities may have on storm water quality (i.e., another operator has assumed responsibility for the impacts of your construction activities). This particular provision will apply to most utility service line installations. For further information concerning whether utility service line installations meet the definition of operator and require permit coverage, see the discussion under "Installation of Utility Service Lines" in Section VIII, Summary Response to Public Comments of the Fact Sheet. In addition, for purposes of this permit and determining who is an operator, "owner" refers to the party that owns the structure being built. Ownership of the land where construction is occurring does not necessarily imply the property owner is an operator (e.g., a landowner whose property is being disturbed by construction of a gas pipeline). Likewise, if the erection of a structure has been contracted for, but possession of the title or lease to the land or structure is not to occur until after construction, the would-be owner may not be considered an operator (e.g., having a house built by a residential parcel, any subsequent deve opment or homebuilder). redevelopment of that parcel would be re arded as a new plan of development. My Project Will Disturb Less Than Five Acres, but it May Be Part of a "Larger Common Plan of Development or Sale. " How Can 1 Tell and What Must I do? If your smaller project is part of a larger common plan of development or sale that collectively will disturb five or more acres (e.g., you are building on six half -acre residential lots in a 10 -acre development or are putting in a parking lot in a large retail center) you need permit coverage. The "plan" in a common plan of development or sale is broadly defined as any announcement or piece of documentation (including a sign, public notice or hearing, sales pitch, advertisement, drawing, permit application, zoning request, computer design, etc.) or physical demarcation (including boundary signs, lot stakes, surveyor markings, etc.) indicating construction activities may occur on a specific plot. You must still meet the definition of operator in order to be required to get permit coverage, regardless of the acreage you personally disturb. As a subcontractor, it is unlikely you would need a permit. For some situations where less than five acres of the original common plan of development remain undeveloped, a permit may not be needed for the construction projects "filling in" the last parts of the common plan of development. A case in which a permit would not be needed is where several_ empty lots totaling less than five acres remain after the rest of the project had been completed, providing stabilization had also been completed for the entire project. However, if the total area of all the undeveloped lots in the original common plan of development was more than five acres, a permit would be needed. When Can You Consider Future Construction on a Property To Be Part of Separate Plan of Development or Sale? In many cases, a common plan of development or sale consists of many small construction projects that collectively add up to five (5) or more acres of total disturbed land. For example, an original common plan of development for a residential subdivision might lay out the streets, house lots, and areas for parks, schools and commercial development that the developer plans to build or sell to others for development. All these areas would remain part of the common plan of development or sale until the intended construction occurs. After this initial plan is completed for a particular g and would then be subject to the five - acre cutoff for storm water permitting. What Must I do to Satisfy The Permit Eligibility Requirements Related to Endangered Species? In order to be eligible for this permit, you must follow the procedures and examples found in Addendum A for the protection of endangered species. You cannot submit your NOI until you are able to certify your eligibility for the permit. Enough lead time should be built into your project schedule to accomplish these procedures. If another operator has certified eligibility for the project (or at least the portion of the project you will be working on) in his NOI, you will usually be able to rely on his certification of project eligibility and not have to repeat the process. EPA created this "coat tail" eligibility option for protection of endangered species to allow the site developer/owner to obtain up -front "clearance" for a project, thereby avoiding duplication of effort by his contractors and unnecessary delays in construction. What Does the Permit Require Regarding Historic Preservation? Today's permit does not currently impose requirements related to historic preservation, though EPA may modify the permit at a later date after further discussions with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. Therefore, under today's permit, EPA will conduct consultations as it did under the pre- existing Baseline Construction General Permit on a case-by-case basis as needed. Removal of the proposed permit provisions related to historic preservation in no way relieves applicants and permittees of their obligations to comply with applicable State, Tribal or local laws for the preservation of historic properties. EPA reminds permittees that according to section 110(k) of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), an intentional action to significantly adversely affect historic resources with intent to avoid Federal historic preservation requirements may jeopardize future permit coverage for such a permittee. How Many Notices of Intent (NOIs) Must 1 Submit? Where and When Are They Sent? You only need to submit one NOI to cover all activities on any one common plan of development or sale. The site map you develop for the storm water pollution prevention plan identifies which parts of the overall project are 36492 Federal Register / Vol. 63, No. 128/Monday, July 6, 1998/Notices under your control. For example, if you are a homebuilder in a residential development, you need submit only one NOI to cover all your lots, even if they are on opposite sides of the development. The NOI must be postmarked two days before you begin work on site. The address for submitting NOIs is found in the instruction portion of the NOI form and in Part II.C. of the CGP. You must also look in Part X of the permit to determine if copies'of the NOI form are to be sent to a State or Indian Tribe. If I Am on an ongoing Construction Project, do I Have to Fill in a New NOI To Be Covered by the Permit? Yes, if you are on an ongoing construction project, a construction project which started prior to the effective date of this permit, you must complete a revised NOI Form (EPA Form 3510-9) to obtain coverage under this permit. However, applicants who have previously submitted an NOI for permit coverage prior to the effective date of this permit have the option to leave the section regarding Addendum A on endangered species blank unless there is a potential impact on endangered species or their habitat. How do I Know Which Permit Conditions Apply to Me? You are responsible for complying with all parts of the permit that are applicable to the construction activities you perform. Part III.E. of the permit defines the roles of various operators at a site. In addition, several States and Indian Tribes require alternative or additional permit conditions, and these can be found in Part X of the permit. Do 1 Have Flexibility in Preparing the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and Selecting Best Management Practices (BMPs) for My Site? Storm water pollution prevention plan requirements were designed to allow maximum flexibility to develop the needed storm water controls based on the specifics of the site. Some of the factors you might consider include: more stringent local development requirements and/or building codes; precipitation patterns for the area at the time the project will be underway; soil types; slopes; layout of structures for the site: sensitivity of nearby water bodies; safety concerns of the storm water controls (e.g., potential hazards of water in storm water retention ponds to the safety of children; the potential of drawing birds to retention ponds and the hazards they pose to aircraft); and coordination with other site operators. Must Every Permittee Have His Own Separate SWPPP or Is a Joint Plan Allowed? The only requirement is that there be at least one SWPPP for a site which incorporates the required elements for all operators, but there can be separate plans if individual permittees so desire. EPA encourages permittees to explore possible cost savings by having a joint SWPPP for several operators. For example, the prime developer could assume the inspection responsibilities for the entire site, while each homebuilder shares in the installation and maintenance of sediment traps serving common areas. If a Project Will Not Be Completed Before This Permit Expires, How Can I Keep Permit Coverage? If the permit is reissued or replaced with a new one before the current one expires, you will need to comply with whatever conditions the new permit requires in order to transition coverage from the old permit. This usually includes submitting a new NOI. If the permit expires before a replacement permit can be issued, the permit will be administratively "continued." You are automatically covered under the continued permit, without needing to submit anything to EPA, until the earliest of: ► The permit being reissued or replaced; ► Submittal of a Notice of Termination (NOT); ► Issuance of an individual permit for your activity; or ► The Director issues a formal decision not to reissue the permit, at which time you must seek coverage under an alternative permit. When Can I Terminate Permit Coverage? Can I Terminate Coverage (i.e., Liability for Permit Compliance) Before the Entire Project Is Finished? You can submit an NOT for your portion of a site providing: (1) You have achieved final stabilization of the portion of the site for which you are a permittee (including, if applicable, returning agricultural land to its pre - construction agricultural use); (2) another operator/permittee has assumed control according to Part VI.G.2.c. of the permit over all areas of the site that have not been finally stabilized which you were responsible for (for example, a developer can pass permit responsibility for lots in a subdivision to the homebuilder who purchases those lots, providing the homebuilder has filed his own NOI); or (3) for residential construction only, you have completed temporary stabilization and the residence has been transferred to the homeowner. III. Section 401 Certification and Coastal Zone Management Act Section 401 of the Clean Water Act states that EPA may not issue an NPDES permit until the State in which the discharge will originate grants or waives certification to ensure compliance with appropriate requirements of the Act and State law. The Region has received section 401 certification from the appropriate States and Indian Tribes for all facilities covered by today's permits. Additional permit requirements were required as a condition of certification by the State of Texas and by the Pueblos of Isleta, Nambe, Picuris, Pojoaque, Sandia, Tesuque and Santa Clara in New Mexico. These additional permit requirements are contained in Part X of the permits. The Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) requires all Federal permitting actions to be reviewed for consistency with each approved State Coastal Zone Management Plan. Texas is the only State covered by these permits that has an approved Coastal Zone Management Plan. EPA Region 6 has determined that the permit is consistent with the Texas Coastal Zone Management Plan. The Texas Coastal Zone Management Plan procedures for Federal consistency with Coastal Management Program goals and policies (31 TAC 506.12) state that if an activity requiring a state agency or subdivision action above thresholds requires an equivalent Federal permit, the Texas Coastal Coordination Council may determine the consistency of the state agency/subdivision action or the Federal permit, but not both. Permittees whose construction projects are located within the boundary of the Texas Coastal Management Program above thresholds will be required, as a part of pre -construction project approval, to have a consistency review by the Texas Council. An additional consistency review by the Texas Coastal Coordination Council of the storm water discharges from these construction projects covered by today's permit is, therefore, not required. IV. Endangered Species Protection A. Background The Construction General Permit (CGP) also contains conditions to ensure the activities regulated by it are protective of species that are listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) as endangered or threatened (known as "listed species"), and listed species habitat that is designated under Federal Register/Vol. 63, No. 128/Monday, July 6, 1998/Notices 36493 the ESA as critical ("critical habitat"). In discussions, correspondence, etc. concurrence on a finding of no addition the permit's coverage does not between the Services and a Federal likelihood of adverse effects; or extend to discharges and discharge - related activities likely to jeopardize the continued existence of species proposed but not yet listed as endangered or threatened or result in the adverse modification of habitat proposed to be designated critical habitat. The ESA places several different requirements on activities covered by the CGP. First, section 9 of the ESA and the ESA implementing regulations generally prohibit any person from "taking" a listed animal species (e.g., harassing or harming it) unless the take is authorized under the ESA. This prohibition applies to all entities and includes EPA, permit applicants, permittees and the public at large. Second, section 7(a)(2) of the ESA requires that Federal agencies consult with the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) or the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) ("the Services") to insure that any action authorized, funded or carried out by them (also known as "agency actions") are not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of any listed species or result in the destruction or adverse modification of critical habitat. Jeopardizing the continued existence of a listed species means to engage in an action that reasonably would be expected, directly or indirectly, to reduce appreciably the likelihood of both the survival and recoveryof a listed species in the wild by reducing the reproduction, numbers or distribution of that species (See 40 CFR 402.02). The ESA section 7 implementing regulations at 50 CFR 402 apply this consultation requirement to any action authorized by a Federal agency that may affect listed species or critical habitat, including permits. This effect, among other things, can be beneficial, detrimental, direct and indirect. The issuance of the CGP by EPA is thus subject to the ESA section 7(a)(2) consultation requirements. Finally, ESA section 7(a)(1) directs Federal agencies to use their authority to further the purposes of the ESA by carrying out programs for the conservation of listed species, and section 7(a) (4) directs Federal agencies to confer with the Services on Agency actions likely to jeopardize the existence of species proposed but not yet finally listed or result in the adverse modification of critical habitat proposed to be designated. The ESA regulations provide for two types of consultation: formal and informal. Informal consultation is an optional process that includes agency or a designated non -Federal representative (NFR) to determine whether a Federal action is likely to have an adverse effect on listed species or critical habitat. During informal consultation the Services may suggest modifications to the action that a Federal agency, permit applicant or non -Federal representative could implement to avoid likely adverse effects to listed species or critical habitat. If adverse effects are likely and those effects cannot be addressed through informal consultation, then formal ccnsultation generally occurs. Also of relevance for the CGP are ESA section 10 incidental taking permits. Section 10 of the ESA allows persons, including non -Federal entities to incidentally take listed animal species, where otherwise prohibited, through the issuance of a permit after development of a habitat conservation plan (HCP). These procedures were developed to allow non -Federal entities such as developers to, among other things, alter habitat without incurring takings liability where take is minimized to the extent practicable. B. Conditions in the June 2, 19,197 Proposed Permit To Protect Species and Critical Habitat The CGP was proposed with a number of conditions to ensure that storm water discharges and best management practices (BMPs) to control storm water runoff were protective of listed species or critical habitat. Specifically, coverage under the proposed CGP would be granted only under the following circumstances: 1. An applicant's storm water discharges or BMPs to control storm water runoff were not likely to adversely affect listed species (identified in Addendum A of the permit) or critical habitat; or 2. The applicant's activity was previously authorized under § 7 or § 10 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and that authorization addressed storm water discharges and BMPs to control storm water runoff; or 3. The applicant's activity was considered as part of a larger, more comprehensive assessment of impacts on endangered and threatened species under § 7 or § 10 of the ESA which accounted for storm water discharges and BMPs to control storm water runoff; or 4. Consultation under § 7 of the ESA was conducted for the applicant's activity which resulted in either a no jeopardy opinion or a written 5. The applicant's activity was considered as part of a larger, more comprehensive site-specific assessment of impacts on endangered and threatened species by the owner or other operator of the site and that permittee certified eligibility under items 1., 2., 3. or 4. above. The proposal required that applicants assess the impacts of their "storm water discharges" and "BMPs to control storm water runoff"' on listed species and critical habitat that are located "in proximity" to the those discharges and BMPs when developing Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) as part of the application process. The proposed CGP also required applicants to include measures in SWPPPs to protect listed species and critical habitat. "In proximity" was defined in Addendum A to include species: ► Located in the path or immediate area through which or over which contaminated point source storm water flows from construction activities to the point of discharge into the receiving water; ► Located in the immediate vicinity of, or nearby, the point of discharge into receiving waters; or ► Located in the area of a site where storm water BMPs are planned or are to be constructed. EPA also solicited comment on whether the area or scope of impacts to be considered by applicants should be broadened to encompass listed species found on the entire construction site and not just those species found "in proximity" as currently defined in Addendum A. Failure by permittees to abide by measures in their SWPPPs to protect species and critical habitat would invalidate permit coverage. Attached to the proposed permits were instructions (Addendum A) to assist permit applicants in making this inquiry. The proposal indicated that a county -by - county species list would be included in Addendum A of the final permit to assist applicants in determining if listed species might be "in proximity" to storm water discharges and BMPs. EPA did not provide a draft species list in proposed Addendum A. Instead, EPA referred commenters to a similar species list that was used for an earlier EPA - issued storm water permit, the Multisector Storm Water General Permit, that was issued on September 29, 1995 (See 62 FR 29792, note 12, June 2, 1997). 36494 Federal Register / Vol. 63, No. 128/Monday, July 6, 1998/Notices C. Final CGP Conditions To Protect results in either a no jeopardy opinion species are in the project area; and (3) Listed Species or a written concurrence by the whether the applicant's storm water On April 28, 1997, EPA entered into S f' A. th t th d' h r es and di'schar e -related formal consultation with the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) (the "Services") for issuance of the CGP. After discussions with the Services, EPA terminated formal consultation and entered into ESA section 7 informal consultation and conferencing with the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Fisheries Service Services (NMFS) on June 11, 1997. On November 4, and 26, 1997, EPA completed ESA informal consultation when NMFS and ...... ........:.: FWS provided their respective concurrences with EPA's finding that issuance of the CGP was not likely to adversely affect listed species or critical habitat. However, the negotiations on CGP did not consider ongoing construction projects; i.e., construction projects which started prior to the effective date of these permits. In January, 1998, Region 6 decided to address ESA certification issues for ongoing construction projects before finalizing the permit. In February, 1998, EPA Region 6 began a supplemental informal consultation with FWS and NMFS on language to clarify requirements for ongoing construction activity. EPA Region 6 completed ESA informal section 7 consultation and conferencing when FWS and NMFS provided their concurrences that issuance of these permits is unlikely to adversely affect listed species or critical habitat on June 9, and 15, respectively. With the completion of these consultations, EPA Region 6 has reduced the administrative burden associated with obtaining permit coverage for ongoing construction projects for the federal agencies and the regulated community. Based on that consultation and in consideration of comments received on the June 2, 1997, proposal, EPA has placed the following conditions in the permit to protect listed species and critical habitat (See Part I.B.3.e). Coverage under the CGP is available for construction projects only if: a. The storm water discharges and storm water discharge -related activities are not likely to adversely affect listed species or critical habitat (Part I.B.3.e.(2)(a)); or b. Formal or informal consultation with the Services under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) has been concluded which addresses the effects of the applicant's storm water discharges and storm water discharge - related activities on listed species and critical habitat and the consultation OW eryice(s) on a to mg a e applicant's storm water discharges and storm water discharge -related activities are not likely to adversely affect listed species or critical habitat. A section 7 consultation may occur in the context of another Federal on (e.g., an ESA section 7 consultation was performed for issuance of a wetlands dredge and fill permit for the project, or as part of a National Environmental Policy Act [NEPA] review); or c. The applicant's construction activities are covered by a permit under section 10 of the ESA and that permit addresses the effects of the applicant's storm water discharges and storm water discharge -related activities on listed species and critical habitat (Part I.B.3.e.(2)(c)); or d. The applicant's storm water discharges and storm water discharge - related activities were already addressed in another operator's certification of eligibility under Part I.B.3.e. (2) (a), (b), or (c) which included the applicant's project area. By certifying eligibility under Part I.B.3.e.(2)(d), the applicant agrees to comply with any measures or controls upon which the other operator's certification under Part I.B.3.e.(2)(a), (b) or (c) was based. The CGP requires that applicants consider effects to listed species and critical habitat when developing SWPPPs and require that those plans isc a g g activities are likely to adversely affect listed species or critical habitat. If adverse effects are likely, then applicants would have to meet one of the eligibility requirements of Part I.B.3.e. (2) (b) -(d) (paragraphs b., c., and d. above) to receive permit coverage. "Discharge -related activities" include activities which cause point source storm water pollutant discharges including but not limited to excavation, site development, and other surface disturbing activities, and measures to control, reduce or prevent storm water pollution including the siting, construction and operation of BMPs. The "project area" includes: 1. Area(s) on the construction site where storm water discharges originate and flow towards the point of discharge into the receiving waters (this includes the entire area or areas where excavation, site development, or other ground disturbance activities occur), and the immediate vicinity', 2. Area(s) where storm water discharges flow from the construction site to the point of discharge into receiving waters; 3. Area(s) where storm water from construction activities discharges into the receiving waters and the area(s) in the immediate vicinity of the point of discharge; and 4. Area(s) where storm water BMPs include measures, as appropriate, to protect those resources. Failure by permittees to abide by measures in the SWPPPs to protect species and critical habitat may invalidate permit coverage. This permit requires all projects commencing construction after the effective date of this permit, to follow the procedures provided in Addendum A of the permit when applying for permit coverage. The Director may also require any existing permittee or applicant to provide documentation of eligibility for this permit using the procedures in Addendum A, where EPA or the Fish and Wildlife Services determine that there is a potential impaction on endangered or threatened species or a critical habitat. Nothing in the permit relieves applicants which are under construction as of the effective date of this permit of their obligations they may have to comply with any requirements of the Endangered Species Act. Addendum A contains instructions to assist permit applicants in making this inquiry. Those instructions require that applicants ascertain: (1) If their construction activities would occur in critical habitat; (2) whether listed will be constructed and operated, including any area(s) where storm water flows to and from BMPs. The project area will vary with the size and structure of the construction activity, the nature and quantity of the storm water discharges, the measures (including BMPs) to control storm water runoff, and the type of receiving waters. Addendum A also contains information on where to find information on listed and proposed species organized by State and county to assist applicants in determining if further inquiry is necessary as to whether listed species are present in the project area. Applicants can check the Office of Wastewater Management's website (http://www.epa.gov/owm). CGP applicants can also get updated species information for their county by calling the appropriate FWS or NMFS office. EPA Region 6 applicants can also contact the EPA Region 6 Storm Water Hotline (1-800-245-6510) for updated species information. The CGP also requires that applicants comply with any conditions imposed under the eligibility requirements of Part I.B.3.e,(2)a., b., c., or d. above to remain eligible for coverage under this Federal Register/Vol. 63, No. 128/Monday, July 6, 1998/Notices 36495 permit. Such conditions must be incorporated in the applicant's SWPPP. The CGP does not authorize any prohibited take (as defined under section 3 of the ESA and 50 CFR 17.3) of endangered or threatened species unless such takes are authorized under sections 7 or 10 of the ESA. The CGP does not authorize any storm water discharges or storm water discharge - related activities that are likely to jeopardize the continued existence of any species that are listed or proposed to be listed as endangered or threatened under the ESA or result in the adverse modification or destruction of habitat that is designated or proposed to be designated as critical under the ESA. It is EPA's intention to provide permit applicants with the greatest possible flexibility in meeting permit requirements for protecting listed species and critical habitat. Thus, EPA is allowing applicants to use either section 7 or section 10 ESA mechanisms to address situations where adverse effects are likely (See Part I.B.3.e. (2) (b) and (c)). Also, to give applicants additional flexibility in meeting the Part I.B.3.e. eligibility requirements and with the timing of informal consultations, the permit automatically designates CGP applicants as non -Federal representatives for the purpose of carrying out informal consultation. However, EPA notes that meeting ESA requirements raises difficult implementation issues on how to best ensure that the permits are protective of listed species and critical habitats without unduly burdening permit applicants, permittees, and State, local, and Federal governmental entities. Thus, EPA intends in the future to review those permit conditions and procedures that relate to the ESA and the protection of historic resources to see how well that goal has been achieved and may revise the permits if necessary to better achieve that goal. V. Historic Property Protection A. Background The National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, (NHPA) establishes a national historic preservation program for the identification and protection of historic properties and resources. Under the NHPA, identification of historic properties is coordinated by the State Historic Preservation Officers (SHPOs), Tribal Historic Preservation Officers (THPOs) or other Tribal Representatives (in the absence of a THPO). Section 106 of the NHPA requires Federal agencies to take into account the effects of their actions on historic properties that are listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places and to seek comments from the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP). The permit was proposed with a number of conditions pertaining to the consideration of historic properties. EPA has decided to not include those conditions because the ACHP and the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers (NCSHPO) have requested that EPA not include such conditions in the final permit at this time. The ACHP and the NCSHPO have recommended that EPA issue the permit but recommend that EPA continue working with them and Tribes regarding the possible development of a more comprehensive and efficient approach to ensure that effects to historic properties are given appropriate consideration while ensuring undue burdens are not imposed on applicants and regulatory authorities. EPA plans to continue working with the ACHP, NCSHPO and Tribes on this effort and may modify the permit to incorporate procedures regarding the protection of historic resources at a later date. B. Future CCP Conditions To Protect or Consider Effects to Historic Properties In response to comments received on the permit proposal and because the Agency is still discussing historic preservation with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP), the final permit reserves permit requirements related to historic preservation. Today's final permit does not include the eligibility restrictions and evaluation requirements from the proposed permit. After future discussions with the ACHP, EPA may modify the permit to reflect those discussions. VI. Regulatory Review (Executive Order 12866) Under Executive Order 12866, (58 FR 51735 [October 4, 1993]) the Agency must determine whether the regulatory action is "significant" and therefore subject to OMB review and the requirements of the Executive Order. The Order defines "significant regulatory action" as one that is likely to result in a rule that may have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local or Tribal governments or communities; create a serious inconsistency or otherwise interfere with an action taken or planned by another agency; materially alter the budgetary impact of entitlements, grants, user fees, or loan programs or the rights and obligations of recipients thereof; or raise novel legal or policy issues arising out of legal mandates, the President's priorities, or the principles set forth in the Executive Order. It has been determined that this re -issued general permit is not a "significant regulatory action" under the terms of Executive Order 12866. VII. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (UMRA), Pub. L. 104-4, establishes requirements for Federal agencies to assess the effects of their regulatory actions on State, local, and Tribal governments and the private sector. Under UMRA section 202, EPA generally must prepare a written statement, including a cost -benefit analysis, for proposed and final rules with "Federal mandates" that may result in expenditures to State, local, and Tribal governments, in the aggregate, or to the private sector, of $100 million or more in any one year. Before promulgating an EPA rule for which a written statement is needed, UMRA § 205 generally requires EPA to identify and consider a reasonable number of regulatory alternatives and adopt the least costly, most cost- effective or least burdensome alternative that achieves the objectives of the rule. The provisions of UMRA § 205 do not apply when they are inconsistent with applicable law. Moreover, UMRA § 205 allows EPA to adopt an alternative other than the least costly, most cost-effective or least burdensome alternative if the Administrator publishes an explanation with the final rule why the alternative was not adopted. Before EPA establishes any regulatory requirements that may significantly or uniquely affect small governments, including Tribal governments, it must have developed under UMRA § 203 a small government agency plan. The plan must provide for notifying potentially affected small governments, enabling officials of affected small governments to have meaningful and timely input in the development of EPA regulatory proposals with significant Federal intergovernmental mandates, and informing, educating and advising small governments on compliance with the regulatory requirements. A. UMRA Section 202 and the Construction General Permit UMRA § 202 requires a written statement containing certain assessments, estimates and analyses prior to the promulgation of certain general notices of proposed rulemaking (2 U.S.C. 1532). UMRA § 421 (10) defines 36496 Federal Register / Vol. 63, No. 128/Monday, July 6, 1998/Notices "rule" based on the definition of rule in the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Section 601 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act defines "rule" to mean any rule for which an agency publishes a general notice of proposed rulemaking pursuant to § 553 of the Administrative Procedure Act. EPA does not propose to issue NPDES general permits based on APA § 553. Instead, EPA relies on publication of general permits in the Federal Register in order to provide "an opportunity for a hearing" under CWA §402(a), 33 U.S.C. 1342(a). Nonetheless, EPA has evaluated permitting alternatives for regulation of storm water discharges associated with construction activity. The general permit that EPA proposes to re -issue would be virtually the same NPDES general permit for construction that many construction operators have used over the past five years. Furthermore, general permits provide a more cost and time efficient alternative for the regulated community to obtain NPDES permit coverage than that provided through individually drafted permits. B. UMRA Section 203 and the Construction General Permit Agencies are required to prepare small government agency plans under UMRA § 203 prior to establishing any regulatory requirement that might significantly or uniquely affect small governments. "Regulatory requirements" might, for example, include the requirements of these NPDES general permits for discharges associated with construction activity, especially if a municipality sought coverage under one of the general permits. EPA envisions that some municipalities—those with municipal separate storm sewer systems serving a population over 100,000—may elect to seek coverage under these proposed general permits. For many municipalities, however, a permit application is not required until August 7, 2001, for a storm water discharge associated with construction activity where the construction site is owned or operated by a municipality with a population of less than 100,000. (See 40 CFR 122.26(e)(1)(ii) and (g)). In any event, any such permit requirements would not significantly affect small governments because most State laws already provide for the control of sedimentation and erosion in a similar manner as today's general permit. Permit requirements also would not uniquely affect small governments because compliance with the permit's conditions affects small governments in the same manner as any other entity seeking coverage under the permit. Thus, UMRA § 203 would not apply VIII. Paperwork Reduction Act On June 2, 1997, EPA solicited comments on the proposed revision to the current Information Collection Request (ICR) document for this permit (ICR approved OMB; OMB No. 2040- 0086, expiration, August 31, 1998) to accommodate the increased information requirements in the new NOI for the construction general permit (62 FR 29826). A revised NOI form has been approved (EPA Form 3510-9 OMB No. 2040-0188.) This revised form is included in the permit in Addendum C. EPA estimates an increase in the burden associated with filling out the NOI form for the permit due to added requirements under the Endangered Species Act. EPA also anticipates a small increase in the time because of the requirement to submit an NOT upon completion of construction activities. IX. Regulatory Flexibility Act Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA), 5 U.S.C. 601 et seq., a Federal agency must prepare an initial regulatory flexibility analysis "for any proposed rule" for which the agency "is required by section 553 of [the Administrative Procedure Act (APA)J, or any other law, to publish general notice of proposed rulemaking. The RFA exempts from this requirement any rule that the issuing agency certifies "will not, if promulgated, have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities." EPA did not prepare an initial regulatory flexibility analysis (IRFA) for the proposed CGP. (Note that in today's action, EPA is issuing a separate general permit for each jurisdiction where EPA issues permits; i.e., in certain States, Indian Country lands and Federal facilities within certain States. However, for purposes of readability, reference is made to the permits in the singular form such as "permit" or "CGP" rather than in plural form.) In the notice of the proposed permit, EPA explained its view that issuance of an NPDES general permit is not subject to rulemaking requirements, including the requirement for a general notice of proposed rulemaking, under APA section 553 or any other law, and is thus not subject to the RFA requirement to prepare an IRFA. Nevertheless, in keeping with EPA's policy to consider the impact of its actions on small entities even when it is not legally required to do so, the Agency considered the potential impact of the permit on small entities that would be eligible for coverage under the permit. EPA concluded that the permit, if issued as drafted, would not have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. EPA based its conclusion on the fact that the draft permit was largely the same as the previous permit issued in 1992 and, to the extent it differed, provided dischargers with more flexibility than that permit allowed. Some commenters on the proposed CGP disagreed with EPA's conclusions that NPDES general permits are not subject to rulemaking requirements and that the proposed permit would not have a significant impact on small entities. They asserted that the CGP is subject to rulemaking requirements and thus the RFA, and that the Agency should have prepared an IRFA for the permit. In light of the comments received, EPA further considered whether NPDES general permits are subject to rulemaking requirements. The Agency reviewed its previous NPDES general permitting actions and related statements in the Federal Register or elsewhere. This review suggests that the Agency has generally treated NPDES general permits effectively as rules, though at times it has given contrary indications as to whether these actions are rules or permits. EPA also reviewed again the applicable law, including the CWA, relevant CWA case law and the APA, as well as the Attorney General's Manual on the APA (1947). On the basis of its review, EPA has concluded, as set forth in the proposal, that NPDES general permits are permits under the APA and thus not subject to APA rulemaking requirements or the RFA. The APA defines two broad, mutually exclusive categories of agency action— "rules" and "orders." Its definition of "rule" encompasses "an agency statement of general or particular applicability and future effect designed to implement, interpret, or prescribe law or policy or describing the organization, procedure, or practice requirements of an agency * * *" APA section 551(4). Its definition of "order" is residual: "a final disposition * * * of an agency in a matter other than rule making but including licensing." APA section 551(6) (emphasis added). The APA defines "license" to "include * * * an agency permit * * *" APA section 551(8). The APA thus categorizes a permit as an order, which by the APA's definition is not a rule. Section 553 of the APA establishes "rule making" requirements. The APA defines rule making as "the agency process for formulating, amending, or repealing a rule." APA § 551(5). By its terms, then, § 553 applies only to "rules" and not also to "orders," which Federal Register / Vol. 63, No. 128/Monday, July 6, 1998/Notices 36497 include permits. As the Attorney General's Manual on the APA explains, "the entire Act is based upon a dichotomy between rule making and adjudication [the agency process for formulation of an order]" (p. 14). The CWA specifies the use of permits for authorizing the discharge of pollutants to waters of the United States. Section 301(a) of the CWA prohibits discharges of pollutants "[except as in compliance with" specified sections of the CWA, including section 402. 33 U.S.C. 1311(a). Section 402 of the CWA authorizes EPA "to issue a permit for the discharge of any pollutant * * notwithstanding section [301(a) of the CWA]." 33 U.S.C. 1342(a). Thus, the only circumstances in which a discharge of pollution may be authorized is where the Agency has issued a permit for the discharge. Courts, recognizing that a permit is the necessary condition -precedent to any lawful discharge, specifically suggested the use of area -wide and general permits as a mechanism for addressing the Agency's need to issue a substantial number of permits. See NRDC v. Train, 396 F.Supp. 1393, 1402 (D.D.C. 1975); NRDC v. Costle, 568 F.2d 1369, 1381. (D.C. Cir. 1977). Adopting the courts' suggestion, EPA has made increasing use of general permits in its CWA regulatory program, particularly for storm water discharges. In the Agency's view, the fact that an NPDES general permit may apply to a large number of different dischargers does not convert it from a permit into a rule. As noted above, the courts which have faced the issue of how EPA can permit large numbers of discharges under the CWA have suggested use of a general permit, not a rule. Under the APA, the two terms are mutually exclusive. Moreover, an NPDES general permit retains unique characteristics that distinguish a permit from a rule. First, today's NPDES general permit for storm water discharges associated with construction activity is effective only with respect to those dischargers that choose to be bound by the permit. Thus, unlike the typical rule, this NPDES general permit does not impose immediately effective obligations of general applicability. A discharger must choose to be covered by this general permit and so notify EPA. A discharger always retains the option of obtaining its own individual permit. Relatedly, the terms of the NPDES general permit are enforceable only against dischargers that choose to make use of the permit. If a source discharges without authorization of a general or an individual permit, the discharger violates g 301 of the Act for discharging without a permit, not for violating the terms of an NPDES general permit. Because the CWA and its case law make clear that NPDES permits are the congressionally chosen vehicle for authorizing discharges of pollutants to waters of the United States, the APA's rulemaking requirements are inapplicable to issuance of such permits, including today's general permit. Further, while the CWA requires that NPDES permits be issued only after an opportunity for a hearing, it does not require publication of a general notice of proposed rulemaking. Thus, NPDES permitting is not subject to the requirement to publish a general notice of proposed rulemaking under the APA or any other law. Accordingly, it is not subject to the RFA. At the same time, the Agency recognizes that the question of the applicability of the APA, and thus the RFA, to the issuance of a general permit is a difficult one, given the fact that a large number of dischargers may choose to use the general permit. Indeed, the point of issuing a general permit is to provide a speedier means of permitting large number of sources and save dischargers and EPA time and effort. Since the Agency hopes that many dischargers will make use of a general permit and since the CWA requires EPA to provide an opportunity for "a hearing" prior to issuance of a permit, EPA provides the public with notice of a draft general permit and an opportunity to comment on it. From public comments, EPA learns how to better craft a general permit to make it appropriate for, and acceptable to, the largest number of potential permittees. This same process also provides an opportunity for EPA to consider the potential impact of general permit terms on small entities and how to craft the permit to avoid any undue burden on small entities. This process, however, is voluntary, and does not trigger rulemaking or RFA requirements. In the case of the CGP being issued today, the Agency has considered and addressed the potential impact of the general permit on small entities in a manner that would meet the requirements of the RFA if it applied. Specifically, EPA has analyzed the potential impact of the general permit on small entities and found that it will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. Like the previous general permit that it replaces (the Baseline Construction General Permit), the permit will make available to many small entities, particularly operators of construction sites, a streamlined process for obtaining authorization to discharge. Of the possible permitting mechanisms available to dischargers subject to the CWA, NPDES general permits are designed to reduce the reporting and monitoring burden associated with NPDES permit authorization, especially for small entities with discharges having comparatively less potential for environmental degradation than discharges typically regulated under individual NPDES permits. Thus, general permits like the permit at issue here provide small entities with a permitting application option that is much less burdensome than NPDES individual permit applications. Furthermore, the general permit is virtually identical to its predecessor, the Baseline Construction General Permit, under which many construction operators have operated during the past five years. Moreover, the other new provisions of the permit have been designed to minimize burdens on small entities, including eliminating the requirement that construction site operators require that their contractors and subcontractors sign a standard certification statement agreeing to abide by storm water pollution prevention plan provisions developed for a project. In today's general permit, only the operator(s) of a construction site are required to satisfy certification requirements under the permit. EPA believes this modification from the prior permit should reduce any such adverse economic impacts on both operators and contractors/subcontractors who, in many instances, are small entities. In view of the foregoing, the Regional Administrators find that the final general permit, even if it were a rule, will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. Storm Water General Permit for Construction Activities in Region 6 NPDES Permit No. [See Part I.A.] Authorization to Discharge Under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System In compliance with the provisions of the Clean Water Act, as amended, (33 U.S.C. 1251 et. seq.), except as provided in Part I.B.3 of this permit, operators of construction activities located in an area specified in Part I.A. and who submit a Notice of Intent in accordance with Part II, are authorized to discharge pollutants to waters of the United States in accordance with the conditions and requirements set forth herein. This permit shall become effective on [insert the date of publication of the final permit in the Federal Register]. N 36498 Federal Register/Vol. 63, No. 128/Monday, July 6, 1998/Notices This permit and the authorization to discharge shall expire at midnight, July T, 2003. Signed: June 24, 1998. William B. Hathaway, Director, Water Quality Protection Division. NPDES General Permits for Storm Water Discharges from Construction Activities Table of Contents Part I. Coverage Under this Permit A. Permit Area B. Eligibility C. Obtaining Authorization D. Terminating Coverage Part Il. Notice of Intent Requirements A. Deadlines for Notification B. Contents of Notice of Intent C. Where to Submit Part III. Special Conditions, Management Practices, and Other Non -Numeric Limitations A. Prohibition on Non -Storm Water Discharges B. Releases in Excess of Reportable Quantities C. Spills D. Discharge Compliance with Water Quality Standards E. Responsibilities of Operators F. Consistency with the Texas Coastal Management Program Part IV. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans A. Deadlines for PlanPreparation and Compliance B. Signature, Plan Review and Making Plans Available C. Keeping Plans Current D. Contents of Plan Part V. Retention of Records A. Documents B. Accessibility C. Addresses Part VI. Standard Permit Conditions A. Duty to Comply B. Continuation of the Expired General Permit C. Need to Halt or Reduce Activity not a Defense D. Duty to Mitigate E. Duty to Provide Information. F. Other Information G. Signatory Requirements H. Penalties for Falsification of Reports I. Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability J. Property Rights K. Severability L. Requiring an Individual Permit or an Alternative General Permit M. State/Tribal Environmental Laws N. Proper Operation and Maintenance O. Inspection and Entry P. Permit Actions Part VII. Reopener Clause Part VIII. Termination of Coverage A. Notice of Termination B. Addresses Part IX. Definitions Part X. Permit Conditions Applicable to Specific States, Indian Country Lands, or Territories Addenda A. Endangered Species B. Historic Properties (Reserved) C. Notice of Intent (NOD Form D. Notice of Termination (NOT) Form Part I. Coverage Under This Permit A. Permit Area The permit language is structured as if it were a single permit, with State, Indian Country land, or other area - specific conditions specified in Part X. Permit coverage is actually provided by legally separate and distinctly numbered permits covering each of the following areas: Region 6 LAR10*##I: Indian Country lands in the State of Louisiana NMR10*###: The State of New Mexico, except Indian Country lands NMR10*##I: Indian Country lands in the State of New Mexico, except Navajo Reservation Lands and Ute Mountain Reservation Lands OKR10*##I: Indian Country lands in the State of Oklahoma OKR10*##F: Oil and Gas Sites in State of Oklahoma TXR10*###: The State of Texas, except Indian Country lands TXR10*##I: Indian Country lands in the State of Texas B. Eligibility 1. Permittees are authorized to discharge pollutants in storm water runoff associated with construction activities as defined in 40 CFR 122.26(b)(14)(x) and those construction site discharges designated by the Director as needing a storm water permit under 122.26 (a) (1) (v) or under 122.26(a)(9) and 122.26(g)(1)(i). Discharges identified under Part I.B.3 are excluded from coverage. Any discharge authorized by a different NPDES permit may be commingled with discharges authorized by this permit. 2. This permit also authorizes storm water discharges from support activities (e.g., concrete or asphalt batch plants, equipment staging yards, material storage areas, excavated material disposal areas, borrow areas) provided: a. The support activity is directly related to a construction site that is required to have NPDES permit coverage for discharges of storm water associated with construction activity; b. The support activity is not a commercial operation serving multiple unrelated construction projects by different operators, and does not operate beyond the completion of the construction activity at the last construction project it supports; and c. Appropriate controls and measures are identified in a storm water pollution prevention plan covering the discharges from the support activity areas. 3. Limitations on Coverage a. Post Construction Discharges. This permit does not authorize storm water discharges that originate from the site after construction activities have been completed and the site, including any temporary support activity site, has undergone final stabilization. Industrial post -construction storm water discharges may need to be covered by a separate NPDES permit. b. Discharges Mixed with Non -Storm Water. This permit does not authorize discharges that are mixed with sources of non -storm water, other than those discharges which are identified in Part III.A.2. or 3. (exceptions to prohibition on non -storm water discharges) and are in compliance with Part IV.D.5 (non - storm water discharges). c. Discharges Covered by Another Permit. This permit does not authorize storm water discharges associated with construction activity that have been covered under an individual permit or required to obtain coverage under an alternative general permit in accordance with Part VI.L. d. Discharges Threatening Water Quality. This permit does not authorize storm water discharges from construction sites that the Director (EPA) determines will cause, or have reasonable potential to cause or contribute to, violations of water quality standards. Where such determinations have been made, the Director may notify the operator(s) that an individual permit application is necessary in accordance with Part VI.L. However, the Director may authorize coverage under this permit after appropriate controls and implementation procedures designed to bring the discharges into compliance with water quality standards have been included in the storm water pollution prevention plan; e. Storm water discharges and storm water discharge -related activities that are not protective of Federally listed endangered and threatened ("listed') species or designated critical habitat ("critical habitat'). (1) For the purposes of complying with the Part I.B.3.e. eligibility requirements, "storm water discharge - related activities" include: (a) Activities which cause, contribute to, or result in point source storm water pollutant discharges, including but not limited to: excavation, site development, grading and other surface disturbance activities; and (b) Measures to control storm water including the siting, construction and operation of best management practices Federal Register/Vol. 63, No. 128/Monday, July 6, 1998/Notices 36499 (BMPs) to control, reduce or prevent storm water pollution. (2) Coverage under this permit is available only if the applicant certifies that it meets at least one of the criteria in paragraphs (a)—(d) below. Failure to continue to meet one of these criteria during the term of the permit will render a permittee ineligible for coverage under this permit. (a) The storm water discharges and storm water discharge -related activities are not likely to adversely affect listed species or critical habitat; or (b) Formal or informal consultation with the Fish and Wildlife Service and/ or the National Marine Fisheries Service (the "Services") under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) has been concluded which addresses the effects of the applicant's storm water discharges and storm water discharge - related activities on listed species and critical habitat and the consultation results in either a no jeopardy opinion or a written concurrence by the Service(s) on a finding that the applicant's storm water discharges and storm water discharge -related activities are not likely to adversely affect listed species or critical habitat. A section 7 consultation may occur in the context of another Federal action (e.g., a ESA section 7 consultation was performed for issuance of a wetlands dredge and fill permit for the project, or as part of a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review); or (c) The applicant's construction activities are authorized under section 10 of the ESA and that authorization addresses the effects of the applicant's storm water discharges and storm water discharge -related activities on listed species and critical habitat; or (d) The applicant's storm water discharges and storm water discharge - related activities were already addressed in another operator's certification of eligibility under Part I.B.3.e.(2) (a), (b), or (c) which included the applicant's project area. By certifying eligibility under Part I.B.3.e.(2)(d), the applicant agrees to comply with any measures or controls upon which the other operator's certification under Part I.13.3.e.(2)(a), (b) or (c) was based. (3) For all projects commencing construction after the effective date of this permit, applicants must follow the procedures provided at Addendum A of this permit when applying for permit coverage. The Director may also require any existing permittee or applicant to provide documentation of eligibility for this permit using the procedures in Addendum A, where EPA or the Fish and Wildlife Services determine that there is a potential impaction on endangered or threatened species or a critical habitat. Nothing in this permit relieves applicants which are under construction as of the effective date of this permit of their obligations they may have to comply with any requirements of the Endangered Species Act. (4) The applicant must comply with any applicable terms, conditions or other requirements developed in the process of meeting eligibility requirements of Part I.B.3.e.(2)(a), (b), (c), or (d) above to remain eligible for coverage under this permit. Such terms and conditions must be incorporated in the applicant's storm water pollution prevention plan. (5) Applicants who choose to conduct informal consultation to meet the eligibility requirements of Part I.13.3.e.(2)(b) are automatically designated as non -Federal representatives under this permit. See 50 CFR 402.08. Applicants who choose to conduct informal consultation as a non -Federal representatives must notify EPA and the appropriate Service office in writing of that decision. (6) This permit does not authorize any storm water discharges where the discharges or storm water discharge - related activities cause prohibited "take" (as defined under section 3 of the Endangered Species Act and 50 CFR 17.3) of endangered or threatened species unless such takes are authorized under sections 7 or 10 of the Endangered Species Act. (7) This permit does not authorize any storm water discharges where the discharges or storm water discharge - related activities are likely to jeopardize the continued existence of any species that are listed or proposed to be listed as endangered or threatened under the ESA or result in the adverse modification or destruction of habitat that is designated or proposed to be designated as critical under the ESA. f. Storm water Discharges and Storm Water Discharge -Related Activities with Unconsidered Adverse Effects on Historic Properties. (Reserved) C. Obtaining Authorization 1. In order for storm water discharges from construction activities to be authorized under this general permit, an operator must: a. Meet the Part I.B eligibility requirements; b. Except as provided in Parts II.A.5 and II.A.6, develop a storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) covering either the entire site or all portions of the site for which they are operators (see definition in Part IX.N) according to the requirements in Part IV. A ';joint" SWPPP may be developed and implemented as a cooperative effort where there is more than one operator at a site; and c. Submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) in accordance with the requirements of Part II, using an NOI form provided in Addendum C of this permit. Only one NOI need be submitted to cover all of the permittee's activities on the common plan of development or sale (e.g., you do not need to submit a separate NOI for each separate lot in a residential subdivision or for two separate buildings being constructed at a manufacturing facility, provided your SWPPP covers each area for which you are an operator). The SWPPP must be implemented upon commencement of construction activities. 2. Any new operator on site, including those who replace an operator who has previously obtained permit coverage, must submit an NOI to obtain permit coverage. 3. Unless notified by the Director to the contrary, operators who submit a correctly completed NOI in accordance with the requirements of this permit are authorized to discharge storm water from construction activities under the terms and conditions of this permit two (2) days after the date that the NOI is postmarked. The Director may deny coverage under this permit and require submittal of an application for an individual NPDES permit based on a review of the NOI or other information (see Part VI.Q. D. Terminating Coverage 1. Permittees wishing to terminate coverage under this permit must submit a Notice of Termination (NOT) in accordance with Part VIII of this permit. Compliance with this permit is required until an NOT is submitted. The permittee's authorization to discharge under this permit terminates at midnight of the day the NOT is signed. 2. All permittees must submit a NOT within thirty (30) days after one or more of the following conditions have been met: a. Final stabilization (see definition Part IX.I) has been achieved on all portions of the site for which the permittee is responsible (including if applicable, returning agricultural land to its pre -construction agricultural use); b. Another operator/permittee has assumed control according to Part VI.G.2.c. over all areas of the site that have not been finally stabilized; or c. For residential construction only, temporary stabilization has been completed and the residence has been transferred to the homeowner. Enforcement actions may be taken if a permittee submits a NOT without 5W 36500 Federal Register/Vol. 63, No. 128/Monday, July 6, 1998/Notices meeting one or more of these b. For the first 90 days from the proposed threatened or endangered conditions. effective date of this permit, comply species, or designated critical habitat, Part II. Notice of Intent Requirements with the terms and conditions of the are in proximity to the storm water 1992 baseline construction general discharges or storm water discharge - A. Deadlines for Notification 1. Except as provided in Parts II.A.3, II.A.4, II.A.5 or II.A.6 below, parties defined as operators (see definition in Part IX.N) due to their operational control over construction plans and specifications, including the ability to make modifications to those plans and specifications, must submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) in accordance with the requirements of this Part at least two (2) days prior to the commencement of construction activities (i.e., the initial disturbance of soils associated with clearing, grading, excavation activities, or other construction activities). 2. Except as provided in Parts II.A.3, II.A.4, II.A.5 or II.A.6 below, parties defined as operators (see definition in Part IX.N) due to their day-to-day operational control over activities at a project which are necessary to ensure compliance with a storm water pollution prevention plan or other permit conditions (e.g., general contractor, erosion control contractor) must submit a NOI at least two (2) days prior to commencing work on-site. 3. For storm water discharges from construction projects where the operator changes, including instances where an operator is added after a NOI has been submitted under Parts II.A.1 or II.A.2, the new operator must submit a NOI at least two (2) days before assuming operational control over site specifications or commencing work on- site. 4. Operators are not prohibited from submitting late NOIs. When a late NOI is submitted, authorization is only for discharges that occur after permit coverage is granted. The Agency reserves the right to take appropriate enforcement actions for any unpermitted activities that may have occurred between the time construction commenced and authorization of future discharges is granted (typically 2 days after a complete NOI is submitted). 5. Operators of on-going construction projects as of the effective date of this permit which received authorization to discharge for these projects under the 1992 baseline construction general permit must: a. Submit a NOI according to Part II.B. within 90 days of the effective date of this permit. If the permittee is eligible to submit a Notice of Termination (e.g., construction is finished and final stabilization has been achieved) before the 90th day, a new NOI is not required to be submitted; ww permit they were previously authorized related activities to be covered by this under; and permit; c. Update their storm water pollution j. Under which section(s) of Part prevention plan to comply with the I.B.3.e. (Endangered Species) the requirements of Part IV within 90 days applicant is certifying eligibility; and after the effective date of this permit. Note that as of the effective date of 6. Operators of on-going construction this permit, reporting of information projects as of the effective date of this relating to the preservation of historic permit which did not receive properties has been reserved and is not authorization to discharge for these required at this time. Such reservation projects under the 1992 baseline in no way relieves applicants or construction general permit must: permittees from any otherwise a. Prepare and comply with an applicable obligations or liabilities interim storm water pollution related to historic preservation under prevention plan in accordance with the State, Tribal or local law. After further 1992 baseline construction general discussions between EPA and the permit prior to submitting an NOI: Advisory Council on Historic b. Submit a NOI according to Part II.B; Preservation, the Agency may modify andthe permit. Any such modification may c. Update their storm water pollution affect future Notice of Intent reporting prevention plan to comply with the requirements. requirements of Part IV within 90 days after the effective date of this permit. C. Where To Submit B. Contents of Notice of Intent (N01) 1. Use of Revised NOI Form The revised NOI form [EPA Form 3510-9] shall be signed in accordance with Part VI.G of this permit and shall include the following information: a. The name, address, and telephone number of the operator filing the NOI for permit coverage; b. An indication of whether the operator is a Federal, State, Tribal, private, or other public entity; c. The name (or other identifier), address, county, and latitude/longitude of the construction project or site; d. An indication of whether the project or site is located on Indian Country lands: e. Confirmation that a storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) has been developed or will be developed prior to commencing construction activities, and that the SWPPP will be compliant with any applicable local sediment and erosion control plans. Copies of SWPPPs or permits should not be included with the NOI submission; f. Optional information: the location where the SWPPP may be viewed and the name and telephone number of a contact person for scheduling viewing times; g. The name of the receiving water(s); h. Estimates of project start and completion dates, and estimates of the number of acres of the site on which soil will be disturbed (if less than 1 acre, enter "1 i. Based on the instructions in Addendum A, whether any listed or 1. NOIs must be signed in accordance with Part VI.G. and sent to the following address: Storm Water Notice of Intent (4203), US EPA, 401 M Street, SW, Washington, DC 20460. Part III. Special Conditions, Management Practices, and Other Non - Numeric Limitations A. Prohibition on Non -Storm Water Discharges 1. Except as provided in Parts I.B.2 or 3 and III.A.2 or 3, all discharges covered by this permit shall be composed entirely of storm water associated with construction activity. 2. Discharges of material other than storm water that are in compliance with an NPDES permit (other than this permit) issued for that discharge may be discharged or mixed with discharges authorized by this permit. 3. The following non -storm water discharges from active construction sites are authorized by this permit provided the non -storm water component of the discharge is in compliance with Part IV.D.5 (non -storm water discharges): discharges from fire fighting activities; fire hydrant flushings; waters used to wash vehicles where detergents are not used; water used to control dust in accordance with Part IV.D.2.c.(2); potable water sources including waterline flushings; routine external building wash down which does not use detergents; pavement washwaters where spills or leaks of toxic or hazardous materials have not occurred (unless all spilled material has been removed) and where detergents are not used; air Federal Register / Vol. 63, No. 128/Monday, July 6, 1998/Notices 36501 conditioning condensate; uncontaminated ground water or spring water; and foundation or footing drains where flows are not contaminated with process materials such as solvents. B. Releases in Excess of Reportable Quantities The discharge of hazardous substances or oil in the storm water discharge(s) from a facility shall be prevented or minimized in accordance with the applicable storm water pollution prevention plan for the facility. This permit does not relieve the permittee of the reporting requirements of 40 CFR 110, 40 CFR 117 and 40 CFR 302. Where a release containing a hazardous substance or oil in an amount equal to or in excess of a reportable quantity established under either 40 CFR 110, 40 CFR 117 or 40 CFR 302, occurs during a 24 hour period: 1. The permittee is required to notify the National Response Center (NRC) (800-424-8802; in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area call 202-426-2675) in accordance with the requirements of 40 CFR 110, 40 CFR 117 and 40 CFR 302 as soon as he or she has knowledge of the discharge; 2. The storm water pollution prevention plan required under Part IV of this permit must be modified within 14 calendar days of knowledge of the release to: provide a description of the release, the circumstances leading to the release, and the date of the release. In addition, the plan must be reviewed to identify measures to prevent the reoccurrence of such releases and to respond to such releases, and the plan must be modified where appropriate. C. Spills This permit does not authorize the discharge of hazardous substances or oil resulting from an on-site spill. D. Discharge Compliance With Water Quality Standards Operators seeking coverage under this permit shall not be causing or have the reasonable potential to cause or contribute to a violation of a water quality standard. Where a discharge is already authorized under this permit and is later determined to cause or have the reasonable potential to cause or contribute to the violation of an applicable water quality standard, the Director will notify the operator of such violation(s). The permittee shall take all necessary actions to ensure future discharges do not cause or contribute to the violation of a water quality standard and document these actions in the storm water pollution prevention plan. If violations remain or re -occur, then coverage under this permit may be terminated by the Director, and an alternative general permit or individual permit may be issued. Compliance with this requirement does not preclude any enforcement activity as provided by the Clean Water Act for the underlying violation. E. Responsibilities of Operators Permittees may meet one or both of the operational control components in the definition of "operator" found in Part IX.N. Either Parts III.E.1 or III.E.2 or both will apply depending on the type of operational control exerted by an individual permittee. Part III.E.3 applies to all permittees. 1. Permittees with operational control over construction plans and specifications, including the ability to make modifications to those plans and specifications (e.g., developer or owner), must: a. Ensure the project specifications that they develop meet the minimum requirements of Part IV (Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP)) and all other applicable conditions; b. Ensure that the SWPPP indicates the areas of the project where they have operational control over project specifications (including the ability to make modifications in specifications), and ensure all other permittees implementing portions of the SWPPP impacted by any changes they make to the plan are notified of such modifications in a timely manner; and c. Ensure that the SWPPP for portions of the project where they are operators indicates the name and NPDES permit number for parties with day-to-day operational control of those activities necessary to ensure compliance with the SWPPP or other permit conditions. If these parties have not been identified at the time the SWPPP is initially developed, the permittee with operational control over project specifications shall be considered to be the responsible party until such time as the authority is transferred to another party (e.g., general contractor) and the plan updated. 2. Permittee(s) with day-to-day operational control of those activities at a project which are necessary to ensure compliance with a SWPPP for the site or other permit conditions (e.g., general contractor) must: a. Ensure that the SWPPP for portions of the project where they are operators meets the minimum requirements of Part IV (Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan) and identifies the parties responsible for implementation of control measures identified in the plan; b. Ensure that the SWPPP indicates areas of the project where they have operational control over day-to-day activities; c. Ensure that the SWPPP for portions of the project where they are operators indicates the name and NPDES permit number of the party(ies) with operational control over project specifications (including the ability to make modifications in specifications); 3. Permittees with operational control over only a portion of a larger construction project (e.g., one of four homebuilders in a subdivision) are responsible for compliance with all applicable terms and conditions of this permit as it relates to their activities on their portion of the construction site, including protection of endangered species and implementation of BMPs and other controls required by the SWPPP. Permittees shall ensure either directly or through coordination with other permittees, that their activities do not render another party's pollution controls ineffective. Permittees must either implement their portions of a common SWPPP or develop and implement their own SWPPP. F. Consistency With the Texas Coastal Management Program This permit does not relieve permittees whose construction project is located within the boundary of the Texas Coastal Management Program of their responsibility to insure consistency with all applicable requirements of this State program. While pre -construction approval of development projects is not within the jurisdiction of the Federal NPDES permit program, State or local pre - construction project approvals and/or permits may be required. The permittee's Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan must be consistent with any storm water discharge -related requirements established pursuant to, or necessary to be consistent with, the Texas Coastal Management Program. This permit may be reopened, upon petition by the State, to include more stringent discharge requirements applying to areas within the State's designated coastal zone. The Texas Coastal Management Program boundary covers part or all of the following Texas Counties: Aransas, Brazoria, Calhoun, Cameron, Chambers, Galveston, Harris, Jackson, Jefferson, Kenedy, Kleberg, Matagorda, Nueces, Orange, Refugio, San Patricio, Victoria, and Willacy. To determine if a construction project is located within the Texas Coastal Zone, and if so, the applicable requirements of the Texas Coastal Management Program, please 36502 Federal Register/Vol. 63, No. 128/Monday, July 6, 1998/Notices contact the Texas General Land Office's Permittees must implement the inspection. Also, in the interest of Coastal Hotline at 1 -800 -85 -BEACH or applicable provisions of the SWPPP public involvement, EPA encourages access their Internet site at "http:// required under this part as a condition permittees to make their SWPPPs red.glo.state.tx.us/res-mgmUcoastal/". of this permit available to the public for viewing Information is also available from the Texas Coastal Coordination Council's A. Deadlines for Plan Preparation and during normal business hours. 4. The Director may notify the Coastal Permitting Assistance Office at Compliance permittee at any time that the SWPPP 1 -888 -3 -PERMIT or via the Internet at The storm water pollution prevention does not meet one or more of the "http://red.glo.state.tx.us/ plan shall: minimum requirements of this Part. coastalpermits/". 1. Be completed prior to the submittal Such notification shall identify those Part IV. Storm Water Pollution of an NOI to be covered under this permit (except as provided in Parts provision of this permit which are not being met by the SWPPP as well as Prevention Plans II.A.5 and II.A.6) updated as those requiring modification in order to At least one storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) shall be developed for each construction project or site covered by this permit. For more effective coordination of BMPs and opportunities for cost sharing, a cooperative effort by the different operators at a site to prepare and participate in a comprehensive SWPPP is encouraged. Individual operators at a site may, but are not required, to develop separate SWPPPs that cover only their portion of the project provided reference is made to other operators at the site. In instances where there is more than one SWPPP for a site, coordination must be conducted between the permittees to ensure the storm water discharge controls and other measures are consistent with one another (e.g., provisions to protect listed species and critical habitat). Storm water pollution prevention plans shall be prepared in accordance with good engineering practices. The SWPPP shall identify potential sources of pollution which may reasonably be expected to affect the quality of storm water discharges from the construction site. The SWPPP shall describe and ensure the implementation of practices which will be used to reduce the pollutants in storm water discharges associated with construction activity at the construction site and assure compliance with the terms and conditions of this permit. When developing SWPPPs, applicants must follow the procedures in Addendum A of this permit to determine whether listed endangered or threatened species or critical habitat would be affected by the applicant's storm water discharges or storm water discharge -related activities. Any information on whether listed species or critical habitat are found in proximity to the construction site must be included in the SWPPP. Any terms or conditions that are imposed under the eligibility requirements of Part I.B.3.e and Addendum A of this permit to protect listed species or critical habitat from storm water discharges or storm water discharge -related activity must be incorporated into the SWPPP. appropriate; and 2. Provide for compliance with the terms and schedule of the SWPPP beginning with the initiation of construction activities. B. Signature, Plan Review and Making Plans Available 1. The SWPPP shall be signed in accordance with Part VI.G, and be retained on-site at the facility which generates the storm water discharge in accordance with Part V (Retention of Records) of this permit. 2. The permittee shall post a notice near the main entrance of the construction site with the following information: a. The NPDES permit number for the project or a copy of the NOI if a permit number has not yet been assigned; b. The name and telephone number of a local contact person; c. A brief description of the project; and d. The location of the SWPPP if the site is inactive or does not have an on- site location to store the plan. If posting this information near a main entrance is infeasible due to safety concerns, the notice shall be posted in a local public building. If the construction project is a linear construction project (e.g., pipeline, highway, etc.), the notice must be placed in a publicly accessible location near where construction is actively underway and moved as necessary. This permit does not provide the public with any right to trespass on a construction site for any reason, including inspection of a site; nor does this permit require that permittees allow members of the public access to a construction site. 3. The permittee shall make SWPPPs available upon request to the Director, a State, Tribal or local agency approving sediment and erosion plans, grading plans, or storm water management plans; local government officials; or the operator of a municipal separate storm sewer receiving discharges from the site. The copy of the SWPPP that is required to be kept on-site or locally available must be made available to the Director for review at the time of an on-site meet the minimum requirements of this Part. Within seven (7) calendar days of receipt of such notification from the Director (or as otherwise provided by the Director), the permittee shall make the required changes to the SWPPP and shall submit to the Director a written certification that the requested changes have been made. The Director may take appropriate enforcement action for the period of time the permittee was operating under a plan that did not meet the minimum requirements of this permit. C. Keeping Plans Current The permittee must amend the storm water pollution prevention plan whenever: 1. There is a change in design, construction, operation, or maintenance which has a significant effect on the discharge of pollutants to the waters of the United States which has not been addressed in the SWPPP; or 2. Inspections or investigations by site operators, local, State, Tribal or Federal officials indicate the SWPPP is proving ineffective in eliminating or significantly minimizing pollutants from sources identified under Part IV.D. i of this permit, or is otherwise not achieving the general objectives of controlling pollutants in storm water discharges associated with construction activity. D. Contents of Plan The storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) shall include the following items: 1. Site Description Each SWPPP shall provide a description of potential pollutant sources and other information as indicated below: a. A description of the nature of the construction activity: b. A description of the intended sequence of major activities which disturb soils for major portions of the site (e.g., grubbing, excavation, grading, utilities and infrastructure installation); c. Estimates of the total area of the site and the total area of the site that is Federal Register / Vol. 63, No. 128/Monday, July 6, 1998/Notices 36503 expected to be disturbed by excavation, clearly describe for each major activity schedule of when the practices will be grading, or other activities including off- identified in Part IV.D.I.b: (a) implemented. Site plans should ensure site borrow and fill areas; appropriate control measures and the that existing vegetation is preserved d. An estimate of the runoff general timing (or sequence) during the where attainable and that disturbed coefficient of the site for both the pre- construction process that the measures portions of the site are stabilized. construction and post -construction will be implemented; and (b) which Stabilization practices may include but conditions and data describing the soil permittee is responsible for are not limited to; establishment of or the quality of any discharge from the implementation (e.g., perimeter controls temporary vegetation, establishment of site; for one portion of the site will be permanent vegetation, mulching, e. A general location map (e.g., a installed by Contractor A after the geotextiles, sod stabilization, vegetative portion of a city or county map) and a clearing and grubbing necessary for buffer strips, protection of trees, site map indicating the following: installation of the measure, but before preservation of mature vegetation, and drainage patterns and approximate the clearing and grubbing for the other appropriate measures. Use of slopes anticipated after major grading remaining portions of the site; and impervious surfaces for stabilization activities; areas of soil disturbance, perimeter controls will be actively should be avoided. areas which will not be disturbed; maintained by Contractor B until final The following records shall be locations of major structural and stabilization of those portions of the site maintained and attached to the SWPPP: nonstructural controls identified in the up -gradient of the perimeter control; the dates when major grading activities SWPPP; locations where stabilization and temporary perimeter controls will occur; the dates when construction practices are expected to occur; locations of off-site material, waste, borrow or equipment storage areas; surface waters (including wetlands); and locations where storm water discharges to a surface water; f. Location and description of any discharge associated with industrial activity other than construction, including storm water discharges from dedicated asphalt plants and dedicated concrete plants, which is covered by this permit; g. The name of the receiving water(s) and the areal extent and description of wetland or other special aquatic sites (as described under 40 CFR 230.3(q-1)) at or near the site which will be disturbed or which will receive discharges from disturbed areas of the project; h. A copy of the permit requirements (attaching a copy of this permit is acceptable); i. Information on whether listed endangered or threatened species, or critical habitat, are found in proximity to the construction activity and whether such species may be affected by the applicant's storm water discharges or storm water discharge -related activities; and j. Information on whether storm water discharges or storm water discharge - related activities would have an affect on a property that is listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places; where effects may occur, any written agreements with the State Historic Preservation Officer, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, or other Tribal leader to mitigate those effects. 2. Controls Each SWPPP shall include a description of appropriate control measures (i.e., BMPs) that will be implemented as part of the construction activity to control pollutants in storm water discharges. The SWPPP must be removed by the owner after final activities temporarily or permanently stabilization). The description and cease on a portion of the site; and the implementation of control measures dates when stabilization measures are shall address the following minimum initiated. components: E d d ' P a. Erosion and Sediment Controls. (1) Short and Long Term Goals and Criteria: (a) The construction -phase erosion and sediment controls should be designed to retain sediment on site to the extent practicable. (b) All control measures must be properly selected, installed, and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers specifications and good engineering practices. If periodic inspections or other information indicates a control has been used inappropriately, or incorrectly, the permittee must replace or modify the control for site situations. (c) If sediment escapes the construction site, off-site accumulations of sediment must be removed at a frequency sufficient to minimize offsite impacts (e.g., fugitive sediment in street could be washed into storm sewers by the next rain and/or pose a safety hazard to users of public streets). (d) Sediment must be removed from sediment traps or sedimentation ponds when design capacity has been reduced by 50%. (e) Litter, construction debris, and construction chemicals exposed to storm water shall be prevented from becoming a pollutant source for storm water discharges (e.g., screening outfalls, picked up daily). (f) Offsite material storage areas (also including overburden and stockpiles of dirt, borrow areas, etc.) used solely by the permitted project are considered a part of the project and shall be addressed in the SWPPP. (2) Stabilization Practices: The SWPPP must include a description of interim and permanent stabilization practices for the site, including a xcept as prove e in arts IV.D.2.a.(2)(a), (b), and (c) below, stabilization measures shall be initiated as soon as practicable in portions of the site where construction activities have temporarily or permanently ceased, but in no case more than 14 days after the construction activity in that portion of the site has temporarily or permanently ceased. (a) Where the initiation of stabilization measures by the 14th day after construction activity temporary or permanently cease is precluded by snow cover or frozen ground conditions, stabilization measures shall be initiated as soon as practicable. (b) Where construction activity on a portion of the site is temporarily ceased, and earth disturbing activities will be resumed within 21 days, temporary stabilization measures do not have to be initiated on that portion of site. (c) In and areas (areas with an average annual rainfall of 0 to 10 inches), semi- arid areas (areas with an average annual rainfall of 10 to 20 inches), and areas experiencing droughts where the initiation of stabilization measures by the 14th day after construction activity has temporarily or permanently ceased is precluded by seasonal and conditions, stabilization measures shall be initiated as soon as practicable. (3) Structural Practices: The SWPPP must include a description of structural practices to divert flows from exposed soils, store flows or otherwise limit runoff and the discharge of pollutants from exposed areas of the site to the degree attainable. Structural practices may include but are not limited to: silt fences, earth dikes, drainage swales, sediment traps, check dams, subsurface drains, pipe slope drains, level spreaders, storm drain inlet protection, IfIn 36504 Federal Register / Vol. 63, No. 128/Monday, July 6, 1998/Notices rock outlet protection, reinforced soil retaining systems, gabions, and temporary or permanent sediment basins. Placement of structural practices in floodplains should be avoided to the degree attainable. The installation of these devices may be subject to section 404 of the CWA. (a) For common drainage locations that serve an area with ten (10) or more acres disturbed at one time, a temporary (or permanent) sediment basin that provides storage for a calculated volume of runoff from a 2 year, 24 hour storm from each disturbed acre drained, or equivalent control measures, shall be provided where attainable until final stabilization of the site. Where no such calculation has been performed, a temporary (or permanent) sediment basin providing 3,600 cubic feet of storage per acre drained, or equivalent control measures, shall be provided where attainable until final stabilization of the site. When computing the number of acres draining into a common location it is not necessary to include flows from offsite areas and flows from onsite areas that are either undisturbed or have undergone final stabilization where such flows are diverted around both the disturbed area and the sediment basin. In determining whether installing a sediment basin is attainable, the permittee may consider factors such as site soils, slope, available area on site. etc. In any event, the permittee must consider public safety, especially as it relates to children, as a design factor for the sediment basin and alternative sediment controls shall be used where site limitations would preclude a safe design. For drainage locations which serve ten (10) or more disturbed acres at one time and where a temporary sediment basin or equivalent controls is not attainable, smaller sediment basins and/or sediment traps should be used. Where neither the sediment basin nor equivalent controls are attainable due to site limitations, silt fences, vegetative buffer strips, or equivalent sediment controls are required for all down slope boundaries of the construction area and for those side slope boundaries deemed appropriate as dictated by individual site conditions. EPA encourages the use of a combination of sediment and erosion control measures in order to achieve maximum pollutant removal. (b) For drainage locations serving less than 10 acres, smaller sediment basins and/or sediment traps should be used. At a minimum, silt fences, vegetative buffer strips, or equivalent sediment controls are required for all down slope boundaries (and for those side slope boundaries deemed appropriate as dictated by individual site conditions) of the construction area unless a sediment basin providing storage for a calculated volume of runoff from a 2 year, 24 hour storm or 3,600 cubic feet of storage per acre drained is provided. EPA encourages the use of a combination of sediment and erosion control measures in order to achieve maximum pollutant removal. b. Storm Water Management. A description of measures that will be installed during the construction process to control pollutants in storm water discharges that will occur after construction operations have been completed must be included in the SWPPP. Structural measures should be placed on upland soils to the degree attainable. The installation of these devices may also require a separate permit under section 404 of the CWA. Permittees are only responsible for the installation and maintenance of storm water management measures prior to final stabilization of the site, and are not responsible for maintenance after storm water discharges associated with construction activity have been eliminated from the site. However, post - construction storm water BMPs that discharge pollutants from point sources once construction is completed may, in themselves, need authorization under a separate NPDES permit. (1) Such practices may include but are not limited to: storm water detention structures (including wet ponds); storm water retention structures; flow attenuation by use of open vegetated swales and natural depressions; infiltration of runoff onsite; and sequential systems (which combine several practices). The SWPPP shall include an explanation of the technical basis used to select the practices to control pollution where flows exceed predevelopment levels. (2) Velocity dissipation devices shall be placed at discharge locations and along the length of any outfall channel to provide a non-erosive flow velocity from the structure to a water course so that the natural physical and biological characteristics and functions are maintained and protected (e.g., no significant changes in the hydrological regime of the receiving water). c. Other Controls. (1) No solid materials, including building materials, shall be discharged to waters of the United States, except as authorized by a permit issued under section 404 of the CWA. (2) Off-site vehicle tracking of sediments and the generation of dust shall be minimized. (3) The SWPPP shall be consistent with applicable State, Tribal and/or local waste disposal, sanitary sewer or septic system regulations to the extent these are located within the permitted area. (4) The SWPPP shall include a description of construction and waste materials expected to be stored on-site with updates as appropriate. The SWPPP shall also include a description of controls to reduce pollutants from these materials including storage practices to minimize exposure of the materials to storm water, and spill prevention and response. (5) The SWPPP shall include a description of pollutant sources from areas other than construction (including storm water discharges from dedicated asphalt plants and dedicated concrete plants), and a description of controls and measures that will be implemented at those sites to minimize pollutant discharges. (6) The SWPPP shall include a description of measures necessary to protect listed endangered or threatened species, or critical habitat, including any terms or conditions that are imposed under the eligibility requirements of Part I.B.3.e(4) of this permit. Failure to describe and implement such measures will result in storm water discharges from construction activities that are ineligible for coverage under this permit. d. Approved State, Tribal or Local Plans. (1) Permittees which discharge storm water associated with construction activities must ensure their storm water pollution prevention plan is consistent with requirements specified in applicable sediment and erosion site plans or site permits, or storm water management site plans or site permits approved by State, Tribal or local officials. (2) Storm water pollution prevention plans must be updated as necessary to remain consistent with any changes applicable to protecting surface water resources in sediment and erosion site plans or site permits, or storm water management site plans or site permits approved by State, Tribal or local officials for which the permittee receives wi itten notice. 3. Maintenance All erosion and sediment control measures and other protective measures identified in the SWPPP must be maintained in effective operating condition. If site inspections required by Part IV.D.4. identify BMPs that are not operating effectively, maintenance shall be performed before the next anticipated storm event, or as necessary to maintain the continued effectiveness of storm Federal Register/Vol. 63, No. 128/Monday, July 6, 1998/Notices 36505 water controls. If maintenance prior to the next anticipated storm event is impracticable, maintenance must be scheduled and accomplished as soon as practicable. 4. Inspections Qualified personnel (provided by the permittee or cooperatively by multiple permittees) shall inspect disturbed areas of the construction site that have not been finally stabilized, areas used for storage of materials that are exposed to precipitation, structural control measures, and locations where vehicles enter or exit the site, at least once every fourteen (14) calendar days and within 24 hours of the end of a storm event of 0.5 inches or greater. Where sites have been finally or temporarily stabilized, runoff is unlikely due to winter conditions (e.g., site is covered with snow, ice, or frozen ground exists), or during seasonal and periods in and areas (areas with an average annual rainfall of 0 to 10 inches) and semi -arid areas (areas with an average annual rainfall of 10 to 20 inches) such inspections shall be conducted at least once every month. Permittees are eligible for a waiver of monthly inspection requirements until one month before thawing conditions are expected to result in a discharge if all of the following requirements are met: (1) the project is located in an area where frozen conditions are anticipated to continue for extended periods of time (i.e., more than one month); (2) land disturbance activities have been suspended; and (3) the beginning and ending dates of the waiver period are documented in the SWPPP. a. Disturbed areas and areas used for storage of materials that are exposed to precipitation shall be inspected for evidence of, or the potential for, pollutants entering the drainage system. Sediment and erosion control measures identified in the SWPPP shall be observed to ensure that they are operating correctly. Where discharge locations or points are accessible, they shall be inspected to ascertain whether erosion control measures are effective in preventing significant impacts to receiving waters. Where discharge locations are inaccessible, nearby downstream locations shall be inspected to the extent that such inspections are practicable. Locations where vehicles enter or exit the site shall be inspected for evidence of offsite sediment tracking. b. Based on the results of the inspection, the SWPPP shall be modified as necessary (e.g., show additional controls on map required by Part IV.D.1; revise description of controls required by Part IV.D.2) to include additional or modified BMPs designed to correct problems identified. Revisions to the SWPPP shall be completed within 7 calendar days following the inspection. If existing BMPs need to be modified or if additional BMPs are necessary, implementation shall be completed before the next anticipated storm event. If implementation before the next anticipated storm event is impracticable, they shall be implemented as soon as practicable. c. A report summarizing the scope of the inspection, name(s) and qualifications of personnel making the inspection, the date(s) of the inspection, and major observations relating to the implementation of the SWPPP shall be made and retained as part of the SWPPP for at least three years from the date that the site is finally stabilized. Major observations should include: the location(s) of discharges of sediment or other pollutants from the site; location(s) of BMPs that need to be maintained; location(s) of BMPs that failed to operate as designed or proved inadequate for a particular location; and location(s) where additional BMPs are needed that did not exist at the time of inspection. Actions taken in accordance with Part IV.D.4.b of this permit shall be made and retained as part of the storm water pollution prevention plan for at least three years from the date that the site is finally stabilized. Such reports shall identify any incidents of non- compliance. Where a report does not identify any incidents of non- compliance, the report shall contain a certification that the facility is in compliance with the storm water pollution prevention plan and this permit. The report shall be signed in accordance with Part VI.G of this permit. Non -Storm Water Discharges Except for flows from fire fighting activities, sources of non -storm water listed in Part III.A.2 or 3 of this permit that are combined with storm water discharges associated with construction activity must be identified in the SWPPP. The SWPPP shall identify and ensure the implementation of appropriate pollution prevention measures for the non -storm water component(s) of the discharge. Part V. Retention of Records A. Documents The permittee shall retain copies of storm water pollution prevention plans and all reports required by this permit, and records of all data used to complete the Notice of Intent to be covered by this permit, for a period of at least three years from the date that the site is finally stabilized. This period may be extended by request of the Director at any time. B. Accessibility The permittee shall retain a copy of the storm water pollution prevention plan required by this permit (including a copy of the permit language) at the construction site (or other local location accessible to the Director, a State, Tribal or local agency approving sediment and erosion plans, grading plans, or storm water management plans; local government officials; or the operator of a municipal separate storm sewer receiving discharges from the site) from the date of project initiation to the date of final stabilization. Permittees with day-to-day operational control over SWPPP implementation shall have a copy of the SWPPP available at a central location on-site for the use of all operators and those identified as having responsibilities under the SWPPP whenever they are on the construction site. C. Addresses Except for the submittal of NOIs and NOTs (see Parts II.0 and VIII.B, respectively), all written correspondence concerning discharges in any State, Indian Country land or from any Federal facility covered under this permit and directed to the EPA, including the submittal of individual permit applications, shall be sent to the address listed below: United States EPA, Region 6, Storm Water Staff, Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Division (GEN -WC), EPA SW Construction GP, P.O. Box 50625, Dallas, TX 75205. Part VI. Standard Permit Conditions A. Duty To Comply 1. The Permittee Must Comply With All Conditions of This Permit Any permit noncompliance constitutes a violation of CWA and is grounds for enforcement action; for permit termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or for denial of a permit renewal application. 2. Penalties for Violations of Permit Conditions The Director will adjust the civil and administrative penalties listed below in accordance with the Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustment Rule (Federal Register: December 31, 1996, Volume 61, Number 252, pages 69359- 69366, as corrected, March 20, 1997, Volume 62, Number 54, pages 13514— iii 36506 Federal Register/Vol. 63, No. 128/Monday, July 6, 1998/Notices 13517) as mandated by the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 for inflation on a periodic basis. This rule allows EPA's penalties to keep pace with inflation. The Agency is required to review its penalties at least once every four years thereafter and to adjust them as necessary for inflation according to a specified formula. The civil and administrative penalties listed below were adjusted for inflation starting in 1996. a. Criminal. (1) Negligent Violations. The CWA provides that any person who negligently violates permit conditions implementing sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act is subject to a fine of not less than $2,500 nor more than $25,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment for not more than 1 year, or both. (2) Knowing Violations. The CWA provides that any person who knowingly violates permit conditions implementing sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act is subject to a fine of not less than $5,000 nor more than $50,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment for not more than 3 years, or both. (3) Knowing Endangerment. The CWA provides that any person who knowingly violates permit conditions implementing sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act and who knows at that time that he is placing another person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury is subject to a fine of not more than $250,000, or by imprisonment for not more than 15 years, or both. (4) False Statement. The CWA provides that any person who. knowingly makes any false material statement, representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document filed or required to be maintained under the Act or who knowingly falsifies, tampers with, or renders inaccurate, any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under the Act, shall upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000 or by imprisonment for not more than two years, or by both. If a conviction is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this paragraph, punishment shall be by a fine of not more than $20,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment of not more than four years, or by both. (See section 309.c.4 of the Clean Water Act). b. Civil Penalties. The CWA provides that any person who violates a permit condition implementing sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act is subject to a civil penalty not to r*+ exceed $27,500 per day for each violation. c. Administrative Penalties. The CWA provides that any person who violates a permit condition implementing sections 301, 302, 306, 307, 308, 318, or 405 of the Act is subject to an administrative penalty, as follows: (1) Class I Penalty. Not to exceed $11,000 per violation nor shall the maximum amount exceed $27,500. (2) Class II Penalty. Not to exceed $11,000 per day for each day during which the violation continues, nor shall the maximum amount exceed $137,500. B. Continuation of the Expired General Permit If this permit is not reissued or replaced prior to the expiration date, it will be administratively continued in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act and remain in force and effect. Any permittee who was granted permit coverage prior to the expiration date will automatically remain covered by the continued permit until the earlier of: 1. Reissuance or replacement of this permit, at which time the permittee must comply with the Notice of Intent conditions of the new permit to maintain authorization to discharge; or 2. The permittee's submittal of a Notice of Termination; or 3. Issuance of an individual permit for thepermittee's discharges; or 4. A formal permit decision by the Director not to reissue this general permit, at which time the permittee must seek coverage under an alternative general permit or an individual permit. C. Need To Halt or Reduce Activity Not a Defense It shall not be a defense for a permittee in an enforcement action that it would have been necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the conditions of this permit. D. Duty To Mitigate The permittee shall take all reasonable steps to minimize or prevent any discharge in violation of this permit which has a reasonable likelihood of adversely affecting human health or the environment. E. Duty To Provide Information The permittee shall furnish to the Director or an authorized representative of the Director any information which is requested to determine compliance with this permit or other information. F. Other Information When the permittee becomes aware that he or she failed to submit any relevant facts or submitted incorrect information in the Notice of Intent or in any other report to the Director, he or she shall promptly submit such facts or information. G. Signatory Requirements All Notices of Intent, Notices of Termination, storm water pollution prevention plans, reports, certifications or information either submitted to the Director or the operator of a large or medium municipal separate storm sewer system, or that this permit requires be maintained by the permittee, shall be signed as follows: 1. All Notices of Intent and Notices of Termination shall be signed as follows: a. For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer. For the purpose of this section, a responsible corporate officer means: a president, secretary, treasurer, or vice-president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision-making functions for the corporation; or the manager of one or more manufacturing, production or operating facilities employing more than 250 persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures exceeding $25,000,000 (in second-quarter 1980 dollars) if authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures; b. For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner or the proprietor, respectively: or c. For a municipality, State, Federal, or other public agency: by either a principal executive officer or ranking elected official. For purposes of this section, a principal executive officer of a Federal agency includes (1) the chief executive officer of the agency, or (2) a senior executive officer having responsibility for the overall operations of a principal geographic unit of the agency (e.g., Regional Administrators of EPA) . 2. All reports required by this permit and other information requested by the Director or authorized representative of the Director shall be signed by a person described above or by a duly authorized representative of that person. A person is a duly authorized representative only if: a. The authorization is made in writing by a person described above and submitted to the Director. b. The authorization specifies either an individual or a position having responsibility for the overall operation of the regulated facility or activity, such as the position of manager, operator, superintendent, or position of equivalent responsibility or an Federal Register / Vol. 63, No. 128/Monday, July 6, 1998/Notices 36507 individual or position having overall responsibility for environmental matters for the company. (A duly authorized representative may thus be either a named individual or any individual occupying a named position). c. Changes to Authorization. If an authorization under Part II.B is no longer accurate because a different operator has responsibility for the overall operation of the construction site, a new Notice of Intent satisfying the requirements of Part II.B must be submitted to the Director prior to or together with any reports, information, or applications to be signed by an authorized representative. The change in authorization must be submitted within the time frame specified in Part II.A.3, and sent to the address specified in Part II.C. d. Certification. Any person signing documents under Part VI.G shall make the following certification: "I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gathered and evaluated the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations." H. Penalties for Falsification of Reports Section 309(c)(4) of the Clean Water Act provides that any person who knowingly makes any false material statement, representation, or certification in any record or other document submitted or required to be maintained under this permit, including reports of compliance or noncompliance shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000, or by imprisonment for not more than two years, or by both. L Oil and Hazardous Substance Liability Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties to which the permittee is or may be subject under section 311 of the CWA or section 106 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA). J Property Rights The issuance of this permit does not convey any property rights of any sort, nor any exclusive privileges, nor does it authorize any injury to private property nor any invasion of personal rights, nor any infringement of Federal, State or local laws or regulations. K. Severability The provisions of this permit are severable, and if any provision of this permit, or the application of any provision of this permit to any circumstance, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other circumstances, and the remainder of this permit shall not be affected thereby. L. Requiring an Individual Permit or an Alternative General Permit 1. The Director may require any person authorized by this permit to apply for and/or obtain either an individual NPDES permit or an alternative NPDES general permit. Any interested person may petition the Director to take action under this paragraph. Where the Director requires a permittee authorized to discharge under this permit to apply for an individual NPDES permit, the Director shall notify the permittee in writing that a permit application is required. This notification shall include a brief statement of the reasons for this decision, an application form, a statement setting a deadline for the permittee to file the application, and a statement that on the effective date of issuance or denial of the individual NPDES permit or the alternative general permit as it applies to the individual permittee, coverage under this general permit shall automatically terminate. Applications shall be submitted to the appropriate Regional Office indicated in Part V.0 of this permit. The Director may grant additional time to submit the application upon request of the applicant. If a permittee fails to submit in a timely manner an individual NPDES permit application as required by the Director under this paragraph, then the applicability of this permit to the individual NPDES permittee is automatically terminated at the end of the day specified by the Director for application submittal. 2. Any permittee authorized by this permit may request to be excluded from the coverage of this permit by applying for an individual permit. In such cases, the permittee shall submit an individual application in accordance with the requirements of 40 CFR 122.26(c)(1)(ii), with reasons supporting the request, to the Director at the address for the appropriate Regional Office indicated in Part V.0 of this permit. The request may be granted by issuance of any individual permit or an alternative general permit if the reasons cited by the permittee are adequate to support the request. 3. When an individual NPDES permit is issued to a permittee otherwise subject to this permit, or the permittee is authorized to discharge under an alternative NPDES general permit, the applicability of this permit to the individual NPDES permittee is automatically terminated on the effective date of the individual permit or the date of authorization of coverage under the alternative general permit, whichever the case may be. When an individual NPDES permit is denied to an owner or operator otherwise subject to this permit, or the owner or operator is denied for coverage under an alternative NPDES general permit, the applicability of this permit to the individual NPDES permittee is automatically terminated on the date of such denial, unless otherwise specified by the Director. M. State/Tribal Environmental Laws 1. Nothing in this permit shall be construed to preclude the institution of any legal action or relieve the permittee from any responsibilities, liabilities, or penalties established pursuant to any applicable State/Tribal law or regulation under authority preserved by section 510 of the Act. 2. No condition of this permit shall release the permittee from any responsibility or requirements under other environmental statutes or regulations. N. Proper Operation and Maintenance The permittee shall at all times properly operate and maintain all facilities and systems of treatment and control (and related appurtenances) which are installed or used by the permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit and with the requirements of storm water pollution prevention plans. Proper operation and maintenance also includes adequate laboratory controls and appropriate quality assurance procedures. Proper operation and maintenance requires the operation of backup or auxiliary facilities or similar systems, installed by a permittee only when necessary to achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit. O. Inspection and Entry The permittee shall allow the Director or an authorized representative of EPA, the State/Tribe, or, in the case of a construction site which discharges 36508 Federal Register/Vol. 63, No. 128/Monday, July 6, 1998 / Notices through a municipal separate storm 2. An indication of whether the storm B. Addresses sewer, an authorized representative of water discharges associated with 1. All Notices of Termination, signed A» the municipal owner/operator or the construction activity have been in accordance with Part VI.G of this separate stone sewer receiving the eliminated (i.e., regulated discharges of permit, are to be submitted using the discharge, upon the presentation of storm water are being terminated) or the form provided by the Director (or a credentials and other documents as may permittee is no longer an operator at the photocopy thereof), to the address be required by law, to: site; specified on the NOT form. 1. Enter upon the permittee's 3. The name, address and telephone premises where a regulated facility or number of the permittee submitting the Part IX. Definitions activity is located or conducted or Notice of Termination; A. Best Management Practices where records must be kept under the 4. The name of the project and street ("BMPs") means schedules of activities, conditions of this permit; 2. Have access to and copy at address {or a description of location if prohibitions of practices, maintenance p reasonable times, any records that must no street address is available) of the procedures, and other management be kept under the conditions of this construction site for which the notification is submitted; practices to prevent or reduce the discharge of pollutants to waters of the permit; and 3. Inspect at reasonable times any 5. The latitude and longitude of the United States. BMPs also include facilities or equipment (including construction site; and treatment requirements, operating monitoring and control equipment). 6. The following certification, signed procedures, and practices to control plant site runoff, spillage or leaks, ►*++ P. Permit Actions in accordance with Part VI.G (signatory requirements) of this permit. For sludge or waste disposal, or drainage This permit may be modified, revoked and reissued, or terminated for cause. construction projects with more than from raw material storage. B. Control Measure as used in this The filing of a request by the permittee one permittee and/or operator, the Permittee need only make this permit, refers to any Best Management fora permit modification, revocation p and reissuance, or termination, ora certification for those portions of the Practice or other method used to Prevent or reduce the discharge of notification of planned changes or construction site where the permittee was authorized under this permit and pollutants to waters of the United -anticipated noncompliance does not stay any permit condition. not for areas where the permittee was States. C. Commencement of Construction Part VII. Reopener Clause not an operator: "I certify under penalty of law that all the initial disturbance of soils associated with clearing, grading, or A. If there is evidence indicating that storm water discharges associated with excavating activities or other the storm water discharges authorized industrial activity from the identified construction activities. by this permit cause, have the facility that authorized by a general D. CWA means the Clean Water Act or reasonable potential to cause or permit have been eliminated or that I the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, contribute to, a violation of a water am no longer the operator of the facility 33 U.S.C. § 1251 et seq. quality standard, the permittee may be or construction site. I understand that E. Director means the Regional required to obtain an individual permit by submitting this notice of termination. Administrator of the Environmental or an alternative general permit in I am no longer authorized to discharge Protection Agency or an authorized accordance with Part I.0 of this permit, storm water associated with industrial representative. or the permit may be modified to activity under this general permit, and F. Discharge when used without include different limitations and/or that discharging pollutants in storm qualification means the "discharge of a requirements. water associated with industrial activity pollutant." B. Permit modification or revocation to waters of the United States is G. Discharge of Storm Water will be conducted according to 40 CFR unlawful under the Clean Water Act Associated With Construction Activity 122.62, 122.63, 122.64 and 124.5. where the discharge is not authorized by as used in this permit, refers to a C. EPA may propose a modification to a NPDES permit. I also understand that discharge of pollutants in storm water " this permit after further discussions the submittal of this Notice of runoff from areas where soil disturbing between the Agency and the Advisory Termination does not release an activities (e.g., clearing, grading, or Council on Historic Preservation for the operator from liability for any violations excavation), construction materials or protection of historic properties. of this permit or the Clean Water Act." equipment storage or maintenance (e.g., Part VIII. Termination of Coverage For the purposes of this certification, fill piles, borrow areas, concrete truck "- elimination of storm water discharges washout, fueling), or other industrial A. Notice of Termination associated with construction activity storm water directly related to the Permittees must submit a completed means that all disturbed soils at the construction process (e.g., concrete or Notice of Termination (NOT) that is portion of the construction site where asphalt batch plants) are located. signed in accordance with Part VI.G of the operator had control have been H. Facility or Activity means any this permit when one or more of the finally stabilized (as defined in Part IX.I) NPDES "point source" or any other conditions contained in Part I.D.2. and temporary erosion and sediment facility or activity (including land or (Terminating Coverage) have been met control measures have been removed or appurtenances thereto) that is subject to at a construction project. The NOT form will be removed at an appropriate time regulation under the NPDES program. found in Addendum D will be used to ensure final stabilization is I. Final Stabilization means that unless it has been replaced by a revised maintained, or that all storm water either: version by the Director. The Notice of discharges associated with construction 1. All soil disturbing activities at the Termination shall include the following activities from the identified site that site have been completed and a uniform information: are authorized by a NPDES general (e.g., evenly distributed, without large 1. The NPDES permit number for the permit have otherwise been eliminated bare areas) perennial vegetative cover storm water discharge identified by the from the portion of the construction site with a density of 70% of the native -* Notice of Termination; where the operator had control. background vegetative cover for the area Federal Register/Vol. 63, No. 128/Monday, July 6, 1998/Notices 36509 has been established on all unpaved areas and areas not covered by permanent structures, or equivalent permanent stabilization measures (such as the use of riprap, gabions, or geotextiles) have been employed. In some parts of the country, background native vegetation will cover less than 100% of the ground (e.g., arid areas, beaches). Establishing at least 70% of the natural cover of native vegetation meets the vegetative cover criteria for final stabilization (e.g., if the native vegetation covers 50% of the ground, 70% of 50% would require 35% total cover for final stabilization; on a beach with no natural vegetation, no stabilization is required); or 2. For individual lots in residential construction by either: (a) the homebuilder completing final stabilization as specified above, or (b) the homebuilder establishing temporary stabilization including perimeter controls for an individual lot prior to occupation of the home by the homeowner and informing the homeowner of the need for, and benefits of, final stabilization. (Homeowners typically have an incentive to put in landscaping functionally equivalent to final stabilization as quick as possible to keep mud out of their homes and off their sidewalks and driveways.); or 3. For construction projects on land used for agricultural purposes (e.g., pipelines across crop or range land), final stabilization may be accomplished by returning the disturbed land to its preconstruction agricultural use. Areas disturbed that were not previously used for agricultural activities, such as buffer strips immediately adjacent to "waters of the United States," and areas which are not being returned to their preconstruction agricultural use must meet the final stabilization criteria in (1) or (2) above. J. Flow -Weighted Composite Sample means a composite sample consisting of a mixture of aliquots collected at a constant time interval, where the volume of each aliquot is proportional to the flow rate of the discharge. K. Large and Medium Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System means all municipal separate storm sewers that are either: 1. Located in an incorporated place (city) with a population of 100,000 or more as determined by the latest Decennial Census by the Bureau of Census (these cities are listed in Appendices F and G of 40 CFR 122); or 2. Located in the counties with unincorporated urbanized populations of 100,000 or more, except municipal separate storm sewers that are located in the incorporated places, townships or towns within such counties (these counties are listed in Appendices H and I of 40 CFR 122); or 3. Owned or operated by a municipalityother than those described in paragraph (i) or (ii) and that are designated by the Director as part of the large or medium municipal separate storm sewer system. L. NOI means Notice of Intent to be covered by this permit (see Part II of this permit). M. NOT means Notice of Termination (see Part VIII of this permit). N. Operator for the purpose of this permit and in the context of storm water associated with construction activity, means any party associated with a construction project that meets either of the following two criteria: 1. The party has operational control over construction plans and specifications, including the ability to make modifications to those plans and specifications, or 2. The party has day-to-day operational control of those activities at a project which are necessary to ensure compliance with a storm water pollution prevention plan for the site or other permit conditions (e.g., they are authorized to direct workers at a site to carry out activities required by the SWPPP or comply with other permit conditions). This definition is provided to inform permittees of EPA's interpretation of how the regulatory definitions of "owner or operator" and "facility or activity" are applied to discharges of storm water associated with construction activity. O. Owner or operator means the owner or operator of any "facility or activity" subject to regulation under the NPDES program. P. Point Source means any discernible, confined, and discrete conveyance, including but not limited to, any pipe, ditch, channel, tunnel, conduit, well, discrete fissure, container, rolling stock, concentrated animal feeding operation, landfill leachate collection system, vessel or other floating craft from which pollutants are or may be discharged. This term does not include return flows from irrigated agriculture or agricultural storm water runoff. Q. Pollutant is defined at 40 CFR 122.2. A partial listing from this definition includes: dredged spoil, solid waste, sewage, garbage, sewage sludge, chemical wastes, biological materials, heat, wrecked or discarded equipment, rock, sand, cellar dirt, and industrial or municipal waste. R. Runoff coefficient means the fraction of total rainfall that will appear at the conveyance as runoff. S. Storm Water means storm water runoff, snow melt runoff, and surface runoff and drainage. T. Storm Water Associated With Industrial Activity is defined at 40 CFR 122.26(b)(14) and incorporated here by reference. Most relevant to this permit is 40 CFR 122.26(b)(14)(x), which relates to construction activity including clearing, grading and excavation activities that result in the disturbance of five (5) or more acres of total land area, or are part of a larger common plan of development or sale. U. Waters of the United States means: 1. All waters which are currently used, were used in the past, or may be susceptible to use in interstate or foreign commerce, including all waters which are subject to the ebb and flow of the tide; 2. All interstate waters, including interstate "wetlands"; 3. All other waters such as interstate lakes, rivers, streams (including intermittent streams), mudflats, sandflats, wetlands, sloughs, prairie potholes, wet meadows, playa lakes, or natural ponds, the use, degradation, or destruction of which would affect or could affect interstate or foreign commerce including any such waters: a. Which are or could be used by interstate or foreign travelers for recreational or other purposes; b. From which fish or shellfish are or could be taken and sold in interstate or foreign commerce; or c. Which are used or could be used for industrial purposes by industries in interstate commerce; 4. All impoundments of waters otherwise defined as waters of the United States under this definition; 5. Tributaries of waters identified in paragraphs (a) through (d) of this definition; 6. The territorial sea; and 7. Wetlands adjacent to waters (other than waters that are themselves wetlands) identified in paragraphs 1. through 6. of this definition. Waste treatment systems, including treatment ponds or lagoons designed to meet the requirements of the CWA (other than cooling ponds for steam electric generation stations per 40 CFR 423 which also meet the criteria of this definition) are not waters of the United States. Waters of the United States do not include prior converted cropland. Notwithstanding the determination of an area's status as prior converted cropland by any other federal agency, for the purposes of the Clean Water Act, the final authority regarding Clean W 36510 Federal Register / Vol. 63, No. 128/Monday, July 6, 1998/Notices Water Act jurisdiction remains with EPA. Part X. Permit Conditions Applicable to Specific States and Indian Country Lands The provisions of this Part provide additions to the applicable conditions of Parts I through IX of this permit to reflect specific additional conditions required as part of the State or Tribal CWA Section 401 certification process. The additional revisions and requirements listed below are set forth in connection with, and only apply to, the following States and Indian Country lands. 1. LARIO*##I.• Indian Country Lands in the State of Louisiana No additional requirements. 2. NMRIO*###: The State of New Mexico, Except Indian Country Lands No additional requirements. 3. NMRIO*##I. Indian Country Lands in the State of New Mexico, Except Navajo Reservation Lands (see Region 9) and Ute Mountain Reservation Lands (see Region 8) a. Pueblo of Isleta. Copies of Notices of Intent (NOI), Notices of Termination (NOT), and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) must be submitted to the Pueblo of Isleta's Environment Department, Water Quality Program. (1) Part II.C.2 of the permit is added as follows: Special NOI Requirements for the Pueblo of Isleta. NOIs shall also be submitted to the Pueblo of Isleta's Environment Department, Water Quality Program, concurrently with their submission to EPA at the following address: Isleta Environment Department, Water Quality Program, Pueblo of Isleta, PO Box 1270, Isleta, New Mexico 87022. (2) Part VIII.B2 is added to the permit as follows: Special NOI Requirements for the Pueblo of Isleta. NOTs shall also be submitted to the Pueblo of Isleta's Environment Department, Water Quality Program, concurrently with their submission to EPA. NOTs are to be sent to the address given in Part II.C.2. (3) Part IV.A.3 is added to the permit as follows: Special Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Requirements for the Pueblo of Isleta. Storm water pollution prevention plans must be submitted to the Pueblo of Isleta Environment Department, Water Quality Program, ten working days prior to commencing the project on Pueblo of Isleta tribal lands. SWPPPs are to be sent to the address given in Part II.C.2. b. Pueblo of Nambe. Copies of Notices of Intent (NOI), Notices of Termination (NOT), and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) must be submitted to the Pueblo of Nambe Department of Environment and Natural Resources. (1) Part II.C.2 is added to the permit as follows: Special NOI Requirements for the Pueblo of Nambe. NOIs shall also be submitted to the Pueblo of Nambe Department of Environment and Natural Resources at the same time they are submitted to EPA at the following address: Pueblo of Nambe, Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Route 1 Box 11788, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501, Phone (505) 455-2036, Fax(505)455-2038. (2) Part VIII.B.2 is added to the permit as follows: Special NOT Requirements for the Pueblo of Nambe. NOTs shall also be submitted to the Pueblo of Nambe Department of Environment and Natural Resources at the same time they are submitted to EPA. NOTs are to be sent to the address given in Part II.C.2. (3) Part IV.A.3 is added to the permit as follows: Special Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Requirements for the Pueblo of Nambe. Storm water pollution prevention plans must be submitted to the Pueblo of Nambe Department of Environment and Natural Resources before the project on Pueblo of Nambe tribal lands begins. SWPPPs are to be sent to the address given in Part II.C.2. c. Pueblo of Picuris. Copies of Notices of Intent (NOI), Notices of Termination (NOT), and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Pians (SWPPPs) must be submitted to the Pueblo of Picuris Environment Department. (1) Part II.C.2 is added to the permit as follows: Speciai NOI Requirements for the Pueblo of Picuris. NOIs shall also be submitted to the Pueblo of Picuris Environment Department at the same time they are submitted to EPA at the following address: Pueblo of Picuris, Environment Department, P.O. Box 127, Penasco, New Mexico 87553, Phone (505) 587-2519, Fax (505) 587-1071. (2) Part VIII.B.2 is added to the permit as follows: Special NOT Requirements for the Pueblo of Picuris. NOTs shall also be submitted to the Pueblo of Picuris Environment Department at the same time they are submitted to EPA. NOTs are to be sent to the address given in Part II.C.2. (3) Part IV.A.3 is added to the permit as follows: Special Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Requirements for the Pueblo of Ficuris. Storm water pollution prevention plans must be submitted to the Picuris Environment Department before the project on Pueblo of Picuris tribal lands begins. SWPPPs are to be sent to the address given in Part II.C.2. d. Pueblo of Pojoaque. Copies of Notices of Intent (NOI), Notices of Termination (NOT), and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) must be submitted to the Pueblo of Pojoaque Environment Department Director. (1) Part II.C.2 is added to the permit as follows: Special NOI Requirements for the Pueblo of Pojoaque. NOIs shall also be submitted to the Pueblo of Pojoaque Environment Department Director at the same time they are submitted to EPA at the following address: Pueblo of Pojoaque, Environment Department, Route 11, P.O. Box 208, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501, Phone (505) 455-3383, Fax(505)455-3633. (2) Part VIII.B.2 of the permit is added as follows: Special NOT Requirements for the Pueblo of Pojoaque. NOTs shall also be submitted to the Pueblo of Pojoaque Environment Department Director at the same time they are submitted to EPA. NOTs are to be sent to the address given in Part II.C.2. (3) Part IV.A.3 is added to the permit as follows: Special Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Requirements for the Pueblo of Pojoaque. Storm water pollution prevention plans must be submitted to the Pueblo of Pojoaque Environment Department Director before the project on Pueblo of Pojoaque tribal lands begins. SWPPPs are to be sent to the address given in Part II.C.2. e. Pueblo of San Juan. No additional requirements. f. Pueblo of Sandia. Copies of Notices of.Intent (NOD, Notices of Termination (NOT), and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) must be submitted to the Pueblo of Sandia Environment Department. (1) Part II.C.2 of the permit is added as follows: Special NOI Requirements for the Pueblo of Sandia. NOIs shall also be submitted to the Pueblo of Sandia Environment Department at the same time they are submitted to EPA at the following address: Pueblo of Sandia, Environment Department, Box 6008, Bernalillo, New Mexico 87004, Phone (505) 867-4533; Fax (505) 867-9235. Federal Register/Vol, 63, No. 128/Monday, July 6, 1998/Notices 36511 (2) Part VIII.B.2 is added to the permit as follows: Special NOT Requirements for the Pueblo of Sandia. NOTs shall also be submitted to the Pueblo of Sandia Environment Department at the same time they are submitted to EPA. NOTs are to be sent to the address given in Part II.C.2. (3) Part IV.A.3 is added to the permit as follows: Special Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Requirements for the Pueblo of Sandia. Storm water pollution prevention plans must be submitted to the Pueblo of Sandia Environment Department before commencement of the project on Pueblo of Sandia tribal lands. SWPPPs are to be sent to the address given in Part II.C.2. g. Pueblo of Tesuque. Copies of Notices of Intent (NOI), Notices of Termination (NOT), Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), inspection reports, all certifications and "other information" must be submitted, by hand delivery or certified mail, to the Pueblo of Tesuque. (1) Part II.C.2 of the permit is added as follows: Special NOI Requirements for the Pueblo of Tesuque. NOIs shall also be submitted to the Pueblo of Tesuque at least five (5) days prior to any ground disturbing activity at the following address: Pueblo of Tesuque, Environment Department, Route 5, Box 3260-T, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501, Phone (505) 983-2667; Fax (505) 982- 2331. (2) Part VIII.B.2 is added to the permit as follows: Special NOT Requirements for the Pueblo of Tesuque. NOTs shall also be submitted to the Pueblo of Tesuque at the same time they are submitted to EPA. NOTs are to be sent to the address given in Part II.C.2. (3) Part IV.A.3 is added to the permit as follows: Special Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Requirements for the Pueblo of Tesuque. Storm water pollution prevention plans must be submitted to the Pueblo of Tesuque at least five (5) days prior to any ground disturbing activity on Pueblo of Tesuque tribal lands. SWPPPs are to be sent to the address given in Part II.C.2. (4) Part V.D is added to the permit as follows: Special Reporting Requirements for the Pueblo of Tesuque. Copies of all certifications required by Section IV.D, and copies of "other information" required by Section VI.F shall be provided to the Pueblo of Tesuque, by hand delivery or certified mail. Also, copies of all inspection reports required under Section IV.D.4.c, shall be submitted within five (5) days of completion of the inspection. All information sent to the Pueblo of Tesuque is to be sent to the address given in Part II.C.2. h. Santa Clara Pueblo. Copies of Notices of Intent (NOI) and Notices of Termination (NOT) must be submitted to the Santa Clara Pueblo Governors Office with a copy to the Office of Environmental Affairs. (1) Part I.C.4. is added to the permit as follows: Special Authorization Requirements for the Santa Clara Pueblo. Prior to submitting a Notice of Intent, the operator must obtain permission from the Santa Clara Governors Office to do the construction. If the, project is approved by the tribal administration, the operator may proceed with submitting a Notice of Intent (NOI). (2) Part II.C.2 is added to the permit as follows: Special NOI Requirements for the Santa Clara Pueblo. NOIs shall also be submitted to the Santa Clara Pueblo Governors Office with a copy to the Office of Environmental Affairs at least two (2) weeks prior to the start of construction at the following address: Santa Clara Governors Office, PO Box 580, Espanola, New Mexico 87532, Phone (505) 753-7326; Fax (505) 753- 8988. (3) Part VIII.B.2 is added to the permit as follows: Special NOT Requirements for the Santa Clara Pueblo. NOTs shall also be submitted to the Santa Clara Pueblo Governors Office with a copy to the Office of Environmental Affairs at least two (2) weeks prior to the start of construction. NOTs are to be sent to the address given in Part II.C.2. L All Other Indian Country lands in New Mexico. No additional requirements. 4. OKR10*##I: Indian Country Lands in the State of Oklahoma No additional requirements. 5. OKR10*##F: Oil and Gas Sites in the State of Oklahoma No additional requirements. 6. TXRIO*###: The State of Texas, Except Indian Country Lands a. Part III of the permit is modified as follows: Change the title of Part III. (Special Conditions, Management Practices, and other Non -Numeric Limitations) to: Part III. Special Conditions, Management Practices, and other Limitations. b. Part III.G is added to the permit as follows: Special Numeric Limitations for Discharges from Ready -Mixed Concrete Plants in the State of Texas, except Indian Country lands. All discharges of storm water from ready -mixed concrete plants covered by this permit must comply with the following limitations: pH—Between 6.0 and 9.0 standard units Oil and Grease -15 mg/l as a daily maximum Total Suspended Solids -65 mg/l as a daily maximum These limitations must be taken into account when designing the storm water control measures to be used for areas draining any ready -mixed concrete plants operated by the permittee. 7. TXRIO*##1: Indian Country Lands in the State of Texas No additional requirements. Addendum A—Endangered Species I. Instructions for Applicants A. Background To meet its obligations under the Clean Water Act and the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and to promote those Acts' goals, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking to ensure the activities regulated by the Construction General Permit (CGP) are protective of endangered and threatened species and critical habitat. To ensure that those goals are met, applicants for CGP coverage are required under Part I.B.3.e. to assess the impacts of their storm water discharges and storm water discharge -related activities on Federally listed endangered and threatened species ("listed species") and designated critical habitat ("critical habitat") by following Steps One through Six listed below. EPA strongly recommends that applicants follow these steps at the earliest possible stage to ensure that measures to protect listed species and critical habitat are incorporated early in the planning process. At minimum, the procedures should be followed when developing the storm water pollution prevention plan. Permittees and applicants also have an independent ESA obligation to ensure that their activities do not result in any prohibited "takes" of listed species. I Many of the measures required in the CGP and in these instructions to protect species may also assist permittees in ensuring that their construction activities do not result in a prohibited take of species in violation of § 9 of the ESA. Applicants who plan construction activities in areas that harbor endangered and threatened species are advised to ensure that Section 9 of the ESA prohibits any person from "taking" a listed species (e.g.. harassing or harming it) unless: (1) the taking is authorized through a "incidental take statement" as part of undergoing ESA § 7 formal consultation; (2) where an incidental take permit is obtained under ESA § 10 (which requires the development of a habitat conservation plan): or (3) where otherwise authorized or exempted under the ESA. This prohibition applies to all entities including private individuals. businesses, and governments. tom* 36512 Federal Register / Vol. 63, No. 128/Monday, July 6, 1998/Notices they are protected from potential takings liability under ESA § 9 by obtaining either an ESA § 10 permit or by requesting formal consultation under ESA § 7 (as described in more detail in Step Seven below). Applicants who seek protection from takings liability should be aware that it is possible that some specific construction activities may be too unrelated to storm water discharges to be afforded incidental take coverage through an ESA § 7 consultation that is performed to meet the eligibility requirements for CGP coverage. In such instances, applicants should apply for an ESA § 10 permit. Where applicants are not sure whether to pursue a § 10 permit or a § 7 consultation for takings protection, they should confer with the appropriate Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) or National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) office. This permit provides for the possibility of multiple permittees at a construction site. Applicants should be aware that in many cases they can meet the permit eligibility requirements by relying on another operator's certification of eligibility under Part I.13.3.e.(2)(a), (b), or (c). This is allowed under Part I.B.3.e.(2)(d) of the permit. However, the other operator's certification must apply to the applicant's project area and must address the effects from the applicant's storm water discharges and storm water discharge -related activities on listed species and critical habitat. By certifying eligibility under Part I.B.3.e. (2) (d), the applicant agrees to comply with any measures or controls upon which the other operator's certification under Part I.13.3.e.(2)(a), (b) or (c) was based. This situation will typically occur where a developer or primary contractor, such as one for construction of a subdivision or industrial park, conducts a comprehensive assessment of effects on listed species and critical habitat for the entire construction project, certifies eligibility under Part I.B.3.e. (2) (a), (b) or (c), and that certification is relied upon by other operators (i.e., contractors) at the site. However, applicants that consider relying on another operator's certification should carefully review that certification along with any supporting information. If an applicant does not believe that the operator's certification provides adequate coverage for the applicant's storm water discharges and storm water discharge -related activities or for the applicant's particular project area, the applicant should provide its own independent certification under Part I.13.3.e.(2)(a), (b), or (c). B. Procedures To receive coverage under the Construction General Permit, applicants must assess the potential effects of their stone water discharges and storm water discharge -related activities on listed species and their critical habitat. To make this assessment, applicants must follow the steps outlined below prior to completing and submitting Notice of Intent (NOD form. Applicants who are able to certify eligibility under Parts 1.13.3.e.(2) (b), (c) or (d) because of a previously issued ESA § 10 permit, a previously completed ESA § 7 consultation, or because the applicant's activities were already addressed in another operator's certification of eligibility may proceed directly to Step Six. Note.—The revised NOI form which was included in the CGP (see 62 FR 29822-29823, June 2, 1997) requires that applicants provide detailed certification information on listed species. That form is still under development and is not expected to be finalized before this permit is issued. Until the revised NOI form is finalized, applicants must use the existing NOI form which does not contain the specific certification provisions relating to listed species and critical habitats at construction projects. However, use of the existing NOI form does not relieve applicants of their obligation to follow the procedures listed below to determine if their construction storm water discharges or storm water discharge -related activities meet permit eligibility requirements for the protection of listed species and critical habitat. By following these instructions, applicants will have sufficient information on listed species and critical habitat in order to complete either the existing or revised NOI form and sign the certification statement. Step One: Determine if the Construction Site Is Found Within Designated Critical Habitat for Listed Species Some, but not all, listed species have designated critical habitat. Exact locations of such habitat is provided in the Service regulations at 50 CFR Parts 17 and 226. To determine if their construction site occurs within designated critical habitat, applicants should either: • Contact the nearest Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Office. A list of FWS and NMFS offices is found in Section Il of this Addendum; or • Contact the State or Tribal Natural Heritage Centers. These centers compile and disseminate information on Federally listed and other protected species. They frequently have the most current information on listed species and critical habitat. A list of these centers is provided in Section III of this Addendum; or • Review those regulations (which can be found in many larger libraries). If the construction site is not located in designated critical habitat, then the applicant does not need to consider impacts to critical habitat when following Steps Two through Six below. If the site is located within critical habitat, then the applicant must look at impacts to critical habitat when following Steps Two through Six. Note that many but not all measures imposed to protect listed species under these steps will also protect critical habitat. Thus, meeting the eligibility requirements of this permit may require measures to protect critical habitat that are separate from those to protect listed species. Step Two: Determine if Listed Species Are Located in the County(ies) Where the Construction Activity Will Occur Section IV of the Addendum contains a county -by -county list of listed endangered and threatened species ("listed species"), and proposed endangered and threatened species ("proposed species"). Since the list was current as of September 1, 1997, applicants must also check with other sources for updated species and county information. These sources include: Sections II and III of this Addendum; EPA's Office of Wastewater Management's web page at "http:H www.epa.gov/owm" where updates of the county -by -county list will be posted on a periodic basis; Federal Register Notices; State wildlife protection offices; a biologist or similar professional in the environmental field; or any other method which can be reasonably expected to provide this information. Applicants with construction projects located in EPA Region 2 and Region 6 can call the Storm Water General Permits Hotline at (800) 245-6510 for further assistance. while applicants with projects located in EPA Regions 1, 3, 7, 8, 9 and 10 may contact the appropriate EPA Regional Office. Where a facility is located in more than one county, the lists for all counties should be reviewed. Where a facility discharges into a water body which serves as a border between counties or which crosses a county line which is in the immediate vicinity of the point of discharge, applicants should also review the species list for the county which lies immediately downstream or is across the water body from the point of discharge. After a review of the available information from the sources mentioned above, if no listed species are located in a facility's county or if a facility's county is not listed, and the construction site is not located in critical habitat as described under Step One, an applicant is eligible for CGP coverage without further inquiry into the presence of, or effect to, listed species. The applicant must check the appropriate certification item on the revised NOI form (Part I.13.3.e.(2)(a)). Once the applicant has determined which listed species are located in his or her facility's county, the applicant must follow Step Three. Step Three: Determine if any Federally Listed Endangered and Threatened Species May Be Present in the Project Area The project area consists of. • The areas on the construction site where storm water discharges originate and flow toward the point of discharge into the receiving waters (including areas where excavation, site development, or other ground disturbance activities occur) and the immediate vicinity. Example(s) 1. Where bald eagles nest in a tree that is on or bordering a construction site and could be disturbed by the construction activity. 2. Where grading causes storm water to flow into a small wetland or other habitat that is on the site which contains listed species. • The areas where storm water discharges flow from the construction site to the point of discharge into receiving waters. Example(s) 1. Where storm water flows into a ditch, Swale, or gully which leads to receiving waters and where listed species (such as amphibians) are found in the ditch, swale, or gully. • The areas where storm water from construction activities discharge into receiving waters and the areas in the immediate vicinity of the point of discharge. Federal Register / Vol. 63, No. 128/Monday, July 6, 1998/Notices 36513 Example(s) 1. Where storm water from construction activities discharges into a stream segment that is known to harbor listed aquatic species. • The areas where storm water BMPs will be constructed and operated, including any areas where storm water flows to and from BMPs. Example(s) 1. Where a storm water retention pond would be built. The project area will vary with the size and structure of the construction activity, the nature and quantity of the storm water discharges, the storm water discharge -related activities and the type of receiving water. Given the number of construction activities potentially covered by the CGP, no specific method to determine whether listed species may be located in the project area is required for coverage under the CGP. Instead, applicants should use the method which allows them to determine, to the best of their knowledge, whether listed species are located in their project area. These methods may include: • Conducting visual inspections: This method may be particularly suitable for construction sites that are smaller in size or located in non -natural settings such as highly urbanized areas or industrial parks where there is little or no natural habitat, or for construction activities that discharge directly into municipal storm water collection systems. • Contacting the nearest State or Tribal wildlife agency, the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), or the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). Many endangered and threatened species are found in well- defined areas or habitats. Such information is frequently known to State, Tribal, or Federal wildlife agencies. A list of FWS and NMFS offices is provided in Section II of this Addendum below. • Contacting local/regional conservation groups or the State or Tribal Natural Heritage Centers (see Section III of this Addendum). State and local conservation groups may have location specific listed species information. The Natural Heritage Centers inventory species and their locations and maintain lists of sightings and habitats. • Submitting a data request to a Natural Heritage Center. Many of these centers will provide site specific information on the presence of listed species in a project area. Some of these centers will charge a fee for researching data requests. • Conducting a formal biological survey. Larger construction sites with extensive storm water discharges may choose to conduct biological surveys as the most effective way to assess whether species are located in the project area and whether there are likely adverse effects. Biological surveys are frequently performed by environmental consulting firms. A biological survey can be used to follow Steps Four through Six of these instructions. • Conducting an environmental assessment under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Some construction activities may require environmental assessments under NEPA. Such assessments may indicate if listed species are in the project area. Coverage under the CGP does not trigger such an assessment because the permit does not regulate any dischargers subject to New Source Performance Standards under Section 306 of the Clean Water Act, and is thus statutorily exempted from NEPA. See CWA § 511(c). However, some construction activities might require review under NEPA because of Federal funding or other Federal involvement in the project. If no species are found in the project area, an applicant is eligible for CGP coverage. Applicants must provide the necessary certification on the revised NOI form. If listed species are found in the project area, applicants must indicate the location and nature of this presence in the storm water pollution prevention plan and follow Step Four. Step Four: Determine if Listed Species or Critical Habitat Are Likely To Be Adversely Affected by the Construction Activity s Storm Water Discharges or Storm Water Discharge - Related Activities To receive CGP coverage, applicants must assess whether their storm water discharges or storm water discharge -related activities are likely to adversely affect listed species or critical habitat. "Storm water discharge - related activities" include: • Activities which cause, contribute to, or result in point source storm water pollutant discharges, including but not limited to excavation, site development, grading, and other surface disturbance activities; and • Measures to control storm water discharges including the siting, construction, operation of best management practices (BMPs) to control, reduce or prevent storm water pollution. Potential adverse effects from storm water discharges and storm water discharge -related activities include: • Hydrological. Storm water discharges may cause siltation, sedimentation or induce other changes in receiving waters such as temperature, salinity or pH. These effects will vary with the amount of storm water discharged and the volume and condition of the receiving water. Where a storm water discharge constitutes a minute pertion of the total volume of the receiving water, adverse hydrological effects are less likely. Construction activity itself may also alter drainage patterns on a site where construction occurs which can impact listed species or critical habitat. • Habitat. Excavation, site development, grading, and other surface disturbance activities from construction activities, including the installation or placement of storm water BMPs, may adversely affect listed species or their habitat. Storm water may drain or inundate listed species habitat. • Toxicity. In some cases, pollutants in storm water may have toxic effects on listed species. The scope of effects to consider will vary with each site. If the applicant is having difficulty in determining whether his or her project is likely to adversely Affect a listed species or critical habitat, then the appropriate office of the FWS, NMFS or Natural Heritage Center listed in Sections II and III of this Addendum should be contacted for assistance. If adverse effects are not likely, then the applicant should make the appropriate certification on the revised NOI form and apply for coverage under the permit. If adverse effects are likely, applicants must follow Step Five. Step Five: Determine if Measures Can Be Implemented To Avoid Any Adverse Effects If an applicant makes a preliminary determination that adverse effects are likely, it can still receive coverage under Part I.B.3.e.(2)(a) of the CGP if appropriate measures are undertaken to avoid or eliminate the likelihood of adverse effects prior to applying for permit coverage. These measures may involve relatively simple changes to construction activities such as re- routing a storm water discharge to bypass an area where species are located, relocating BMPs, or by changing the "footprint" of the construction activity. Applicants may wish to contact the FWS and/or NMFS to see what appropriate measures might be suitable to avoid or eliminate the likelihood of adverse impacts to listed species and/or critical habitat. (See 50 CFR 402.13(b).) This can entail the initiation of informal consultation with the FWS and/or NMFS which is described in more detail in Step Six. If applicants adopt measures to avoid or eliminate adverse effects, they must continue to abide by those measures during the course of permit coverage. These measures must be described in the storm water pollution prevention plan and may be enforceable as permit conditions. If appropriate measures to avoid the likelihood of adverse effects are not available to the applicant, the applicant must follow Step Six. Step Six: Determine if the Eligibility Requirements of Part LB.3.e.(2)(b)-(d) Can Be Met Where adverse effects are likely, the applicant must contact the EPA and FWS/ NMFS. Applicants may still be eligible for CGP coverage if any likely adverse effects can be addressed through meeting the criteria of Part I.B.3.e.(2)(b)-(d) of the permit. These criteria are as follows: 1. An ESA Section 7 Consultation Is Performed for the Applicant's Activity (See Part I.B.3.e.(2)(b) Formal or informal ESA § 7 consultation is performed with the FWS and/or NMFS which addresses the effects of the applicant's storm water discharges and storm water discharge -related activities on listed species and critical habitat. The formal consultation must result in either a "no jeopardy opinion" or a "jeopardy opinion" that identifies reasonable and prudent alternatives to avoid jeopardy which are to be implemented by the applicant. The informal consultation must result in a written concurrence by the Service(s) on a finding that the applicant's storm water discharge(s) and storm water discharge -related activities are not likely to adversely affect listed species or critical habitat (for informal consultation, see 50 CFR 402.13). ki 36514 Federal Register / Vol. 63, No. 128/Monday, July 6, 1998/Notices Most consultations are accomplished through informal consultation. By the terms of this permit, EPA has automatically designated applicants as non -Federal representatives for the purpose of conducting informal consultations. See Part I.B.3.e.(5) and 50 CFR 402.08 and 402.13. When conducting informal ESA § 7 consultation as a non -Federal representative, applicants must follow the procedures found in 50 CFR 402 of the ESA regulations. Applicants must also notify EPA and the Services of their intention and agreement to conduct consultation as a non -Federal representative. Consultation may occur in the context of another Federal action at the construction site (e.g., where ESA § 7 consultation was performed for issuance of a wetlands dredge and fill permit for the project or where a NEPA review is performed for the project which incorporates a section 7 consultation). Any terms and conditions developed through consultations to protect listed species and critical habitat must be incorporated into the SWPPP. As noted above, applicants may, if they wish, initiate consultation with the Services at Step Five. Whether ESA § 7 consultation must be performed with either the FWS, NMFS or both Services depends on the listed species which may be affected by the applicant's activity. In general, NMFS has jurisdiction over marine, estuarine, and anadromous species. Applicants should also be aware that while formal § 7 consultation provides protection from incidental takings liability, informal consultation does not. 2. An Incidental Taking Permit Under Section 10 of the ESA Is Issued for the Applicants Activity (See Part I.B.3.e. (2) (c)) The applicant's construction activities are authorized through the issuance of a permit under § 10 of the ESA and that authorization addresses the effects of the applicant's storm water discharge(s) and storm water discharge -related activities on listed species and critical habitat. Applicants must follow FWS and/or NMFS procedures when applying for an ESA Section 10 permit (see 50 CFR § 17.22(b)(1) (FWS) and § 222.22 (NMFS)). Application instructions for Section 10 permits for NMFS species can be obtained by (1) accessing the "Office of Protected Resources" sector of the NMFS Home Page at "http://www.nmfs.gov" or by contacting the National Marine Fisheries Service, Office of Protected Resources, Endangered Species Division, F/PR3, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910; telephone (301) 713-1401, fax (301) 713-0376. 3. The Applicant Is Covered Under the Eligibility Certification of Another Operator for the Project Area (See Part I.B.3.e.(2) (d)) The applicant's storm water discharges and storm water discharge -related activities were already addressed in another operator's certification of eligibility under Part I.13.3.e.(2)(b), or (c) which also included the applicant's project area. By certifying eligibility under Part I.B.3.e. (2) (d), the applicant agrees to comply with any measures or controls upon which the other operator's certification under Part I.13.3.e.(2)(a), (b) or (c) was based. O Certification under Part I.B,3.e.(2)(d) is discussed in more detail in Section I.A. of this addendum. The applicant must comply with any terms and conditions imposed under the eligibility requirements of paragraphs I3.3.e(2)(a), (b), (c), (d) to ensure that its storm water discharges and storm water discharge -related activities are protective of listed species and/ or critical habitat. Such terms and conditions must be incorporated in the project's SWPPP. If the eligibility requirements of Part I.B.3.e.(2)(a)-(d) cannot be met, then the applicant may not receive coverage under the CGP. Applicants should then consider applying to EPA for an individual permit. II. List of Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service Offices A. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Offices National Website for Endangered Species Information Endangered Species Home page: http:// www.fws.gov/r9endspp/endspp.html Regional, State, Field and Project Offices USFWS Region Two Regional Office Division Chief, Endangered Species, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, ARD Ecological Services, P.O. Box 1306, Albuquerque, NM 87103 State, Field, and Project Offices (Region Two) Field Supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Corpus Christi Field Office, 6300 Ocean Dr., Campus Box 338, Corpus Christi, TX 78412 Field Supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Arlington Field Office, 711 Stadium Dr., East, Suite 252, Arlington, TX 76011 Field Supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Clear Lake Field Office, 17629 El Camino Real, Suite 211, Houston, TX 77058 Field Supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Oklahoma Field Office, 222 S. Houston, Suite a, Tulsa, OK 74127 Field Supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, New Mexico Field Office, 2105 Osuna, NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113 Field Supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Austin Ecological Serv. Field Office, 10711 Burnet Road, Suite 200, Austin, TX 78758 Field Supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Arizona State Office, 2321 W. Royal Palm Road, Suite 103, Phoenix, AZ 85021-4951 USFWS Region Four Regional Office Division Chief, Endangered Species, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, ARD— Ecological Services, 1875 Century Blvd., Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30345 State, Field, and Project Offices (Region Four) Field Supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Panama City Field Office, 1612 June Avenue, Panama City, FL 32405-3721 Field Supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, South Florida Ecosystem Field Office, 1360 U.S. Hwy 1, #5; P.O. Box 2676, Vero Beach, FL 32961-2676 Field Supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Caribbean Field Office, P.O. Box 491, Boqueron, PR 00622 Field Supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Puerto Rican Parrot Field Office, P.O. Box 1600, Rio Grande, PR 00745 Field Supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Brunswick Field Office, 4270 Norwich Street, Brunswick, GA 31520- 2523 Field Supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Jacksonville Field Office, 6620 Southpoint Drive S., Suite 310, Jacksonville, FL 32216-0912 Field Supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Charleston Field Office, 217 Ft. Johnson Road, P.O. Box 12559, Charleston, SC 29422-2559 Field Supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Clemson F.O., Dept. of Forest Resources, 261 Lehotsky Hall, Box 341003, Clemson, SC 29634-1003 Field Supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Raleigh Field Office, P.O. Box 33726, Raleigh, NC 27636-3726 Field Supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Cookeville Field Office, 446 Neal Street, Cookeville, TN 38501 Field Supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Asheville Field Office, 160 Zillicoa Street, Asheville, NC 28801 Field Supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Daphne Field Office, P.O. Drawer 1190, Daphne, AL 36526 Field Supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Vicksburg Field Office, 2524 S. Frontage Road, Suite B, Vicksburg, MS 39180-5269 Field Supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Svc., Lafayette Field Office, Brandywine II, Suite 102, 825 Kaliste Saloom Road, Lafayette, LA 70508 Field Supervisor, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Jackson Field Office, 6578 Dogwood View Pkwy Suite A, Jackson, MS 39213 B. National Marine Fisheries Service Offices The National Marine Fisheries Service is developing a database to provide county and territorial water (up to three miles offshore) information on the presence of endangered and threatened species and critical habitat. The database is projected to be available to the public sometime in December 1997. The database should be found at the "Office of Protected Resources" site on the NMFS Homepage at "http://www.nmfs.gov". Regional and Field Office Southeast Region Protective Species Management Branch, National Marine Fisheries Service, Southeast Region, 9721 Executive Center Drive, St. Petersburg, Florida 33702-2432 III. Natural Heritage Centers The Natural Heritage Network comprises 85 biodiversity data centers throughout the Western Hemisphere. These centers collect, organize, and share data relating to endangered and threatened species and habitat. The network was developed to inform land -use decisions for developers, Federal Register / Vol. 63, No. 128/Monday, July 6, 1998/Notices 36515 f _- corporations, conservationists, and government agencies and is also consulted for research and educational purposes. The centers maintain a Natural Heritage Network Control Server Website (http:H www.heritage.tnc.org) which provides website and other access to a large number of specific biodiversity centers. Some of these centers are listed below: Oklahoma Natural Heritage Inventory Oklahoma Biological Survey, 111 East Chesapeake Street, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 73019-0575,405/ 325-1985 Fax: 405/325-7702, Web site: http://obssun02.uoknor.edu/biosurvey/ onhi/home.html Louisiana Natural Heritage Program Department of Wildlife & Fisheries, P.O. Box 98000, Baton Rouge, LA 70898-9000, 504/ 765-2821 Fax: 504/765-2607 Navajo Natural Heritage Program P.O. Box 1480, Window Rock, Navajo Nation, AZ 86515, (520) 871-7603, (520) 871-7069 (FAX) Texas Biological and Conservation Data System 3000 South IH -35, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78704, 512/912-7011 Fax: 512/912-7058 IV. County List of Endangered and relieve applicants or permittees o their Threatened Species responsibility to comply with applicable Please see February 17, 1998, Federal Register Vol. 63 no. 31 for county by county listing or contact EPA Region 6 Storm Water Hotline (1-800-245-6510). EPA's Office of Wastewater Management's web page at "http://www.epa.gov/owm" will post periodic updates of the county -by -county list. You may also check the list of endangered and threatened species published by the Fish and Wildlife Service on the Endangered Species Home Page (http://www.fws.gov/ -r9endspp/enddspp.htm) which is also attached to the FWS Home Page in the "Nationwide Activities Category". List of species under NMFS jurisdiction can be found on the NMFS Homepage (http:www.nmfs.gov) under the "Protected Resources Program." Lists and maps of critical habitat can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs) at 50 CFR parts 17 and 226. Addendum B—Historic Properties (Reserved) Instructions related to historic preservation have not been included in the permit at this time. EPA may modify the permit to include such provisions at a later date. This does not State, Tribal or local laws for the protection of historic properties. Addendum C—Revised Notice of Intent Form The Notice of Intent form (EPA3510-9) replaces the Notice of Intent form (EPA 3510-6 (8-98)). The revised form is contained in this Addendum. According to the provisions in Part II.B.1 of this permit, applicants are reminded they must certify that they meet all eligibility requirements of Part I.B. of this permit and are informing the Director of their intent to be covered by, and comply with, those terms and conditions. These conditions include certifications that the applicant's storm water discharges and storm water -related discharge activities will not adversely affect listed endangered or threatened species, or their critical habitat. EPA may modify this permit to include provisions relating to historic preservation. BILLING CODE 6566-50-P r*+ 36516 Federal Register / Vol. 63, No. 128/Monday, July 6, 1998/Notices rn� r*� THIS FORM REPLACES PREVIOUS FORM 3510-6 (8-98) Form Approved. oMB No.2040-0188 See Reverse for Instructions /f United States Environmental Protection Agency Washington, DC 20460 NPDES FORM EPA Notice of Intent (NOI) for Storm Water Discharges Associated with `�' CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY Under a NPDES General Permit Submission of this Notice of Intent constitutes notice that the party identified in Section I of this form intends to be authorized by a NPDES permit issued for storm water discharges associated with construction activity in the State/Indian Country Land identified in Section II of this form. Submission of this Notice of Intent also constitutes notice that the party identified in Section 1 of this form meets the eligibility requirements in Part I.B. of the general permit (including those related to protection of endangered species determined through the procedures in Addendum A of the general permit), understands that continued authorization to discharge is contingent on maintaining permit eligibility, and that Implementation of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan required under Part IV of the general permit will begin at the time the permittee commences work on the construction project identified in Secion II below. IN ORDER TO OBTAIN AUTHORIZATION, ALL INFORMATION REQUESTED MUST BE INCLUDED ON THIS FORM. SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON BACK OF FORM. 1. Owner/Operator (Applicant) information Name; I I I I I I I I I I I I I t i l l l l l f 1 1 1 1 i i l I I Phone: I I I I I 1 1 1 1 1 1 Status of Address:) t l l! t l l 11 I 1 t I I i I ( t I I I I I I I I I I I I! I Owner/Operator: ❑ City: L I 1 4 1 1 I I I I I! I I! i 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 State: Zip Code: Is the facility located on Indian 11. Project/Site Information Country Lands? 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 I I i i l l 1 I I i I I I I I I i I I I I l i Yes ❑ No ❑ Project Name: Project Address/Location: City: I i I I I I I I I I I i I I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I I State: L I Zip Code: Latitude: 1 1 1 t 1 _I I Longitude: I 1 1 1 1 I- 1 County: I I I I 1 I i I 1 I I I I 1 1 I I 1 I I Has the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) been prepared? Yes ❑ No ❑ Optional: Address of location of SWPPP for viewing ❑ Address in Section I above ❑ Address in Section II above ❑ Other address (if known) below: SWPPP Phone: Address: i 1 1 1 f 1 1 1 1 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I i I I i I I I I I I 1 I I I 11 I I I City: E I I I I 1 I I I i i I _ I 1 i 1 1 I I I I I I State: LI Zap Code: 1 1 1 1 1 1-1 1 1 1 1 Name of Receiving Water. I I I M I I I I I I I I 11 f I I I I I I t I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I t I Based on instruction provided in Addendum A of the permit, are Month Day Year Month Day Year there any listed endangered or threatened species, or designated Estimated Construction Start Date Estimated Completion Date critical habitat in the project area? Estimate of area to be disturbed (to nearest acre): I I I I I I I Yes ❑ No ❑ Estimate of Likelihood of Discharge (choose only one): I have satisfied permit eligibility with regard to protection of endangered species through the indicated section of Part 1.B.3.e.(2) 1. ❑ Unlikely 3. ❑ Once per week 5. ❑ Continualof the permit (check one or more boxes): 2. ❑ Once per month 4. ❑ Once per day (a) ❑ (b) ❑ (c) ❑ (d) ❑ III. Certification I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel property gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my Inquiry of the person or persons who manage this system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations. Print Name: 11 i i t i I I t I I I I 1 I f 1 1 I I 1 I I 1 1 1 1 I I I Date: 11 1 1 I 1 Signature: EPA Form 3510-9 replaced 3510-6 (8-98) Federal Register/Vol. 63, No. 128/Monday, July 6, 1998/Notices 36517 Instructions — EPA Form 3510-9 Form Approved. OMB No. 2040-0188 PA Notice of Intent (NOI) for Storm Water Discharges Associated with 1810 E Construction Activity to be Covered Under a NPDES Permit Who Must File a Notice of Intent Form Under the provisions of the Clean Water Act, as amended, (33 U.S.C. 1251 st.seq.; the Act), except as provided by Part I.B.3 the permit, Federal law prohibits discharges of pollutants in storm water from construction activities without a National, Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Operators) of construction sites where 5 or more acres are disturbed, smaller sites that are part of a larger common plan of development or sale where there Is a cumulative disturbance of at least 5 acres, or any site designated by the Director, must submit an NOI to obtain coverage under an NPDES Storm Water Construction General Permit. If you have questions about whether you need a permit under the NPDES Storm Water program, or if you need Information as to whether a particular program is administered by EPA or a State agency, write to or telephone the Notice of Intent Processing Center at (703) 931-3230. Where to File Not Form NOIs must be sent to the following address: Storm Water Notice of Intent (4203) USEPA 401 M. Street, SW Washington, D.C. 20460 Do not send Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) to the above address. For ovemight/express delivery of NOls, please include the room number 2104 Northeast Mail and phone number (202) 260-9541 in the address. When to File This form must be filed at least 48 hours before construction begins. Completing the Form OBTAIN AND READ A COPY OF THE APPROPRIATE EPA STORM WATER CONSTRUCTION GENERAL PERMIT FOR YOUR AREA. To complete this form, type or print, using uppercase letters, in the appropriate areas only. Please place each character between the marks (abbreviate if necessary to stay within the number of characters allowed for each item). Use one space for breaks between words, but not for punctuation marks unless they are needed to clarify your response. If you have any questions on this form, call the Notice of Intent Processing Center at (703) 931-3230. Section I. Facility Owner/Operator (Applicant) Information Provide the legal name, mailing address, and telephone number of the person, firm, public organization, or any other entity that meet either of the following two criteria: (1) they have operational control over construction plans and specifications, including the ability to make modifications to those plans and specifications; or (2) they have the day -today operational control of those activities at the project necessary to ensure compliance with SWPPP requirements or other permit conditions. Each person that meets either of these criteria must file this form. Do not use a colloquial name. Correspon- dence for the permit will be sent to this address. Enter the appropriate letter to indicate the legal status of the owner/operator of the project: F = Federal; S = State; M = Public (other than federal or state); P = Private. Section If. Project/Site Information Enter the official or legal name and complete street address, including city, county, state, zip code, and phone number of the project or site. If It lacks a street address, indicate with a general statement the location of the site (e.g., Intersection of State Highways 61 and 34). Complete site information must be provided for permit coverage to be granted. The applicant must also provide the latitude and longitude of the facility in degrees, minutes, and seconds to the nearest 15 seconds. The latitude and longitude of your facility can be located on USGS quadrangle maps. Quadrangle maps can be obtained by calling 1-800 USA MAPS. Longitude and latitude may also be obtained at the Census Bureau Internet site: httpJ/www.consus.gov/cgi-bin/gazettear. Latitude and longitude for a facility in decimal form must be converted to degrees, minutes and seconds for proper entry on the NOI form. To convert decimal latitude or longitude to degrees, minutes, and seconds, follow the steps in the following example. Convert decimal latitude 45.1234567 to degrees, minutes, and seconds. 1) The numbers to the left of the decimal point are degrees. 2) To obtain minutes, multiply the first four numbers to the right of the decimal point by 0.006. 1234x.006=7.404. 3) The numbers to the left of the decimal point in the result obtained in step 2 are the minutes: 7. 4) To obtain seconds, multiply the remaining three numbers to the right of the decimal from the result in step 2 by 0.06: 404 x 0.06 = 24.24. Since the numbers to the right of the decimal point are not used, the result is 24'. 5) The conversion for 45.1234 = 45° 7' 24". Indicate whether the project is on Indian Country lands. Indicate if the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) has been developed. Refer to Part IV of the general permit for information on SWPPPs. To be eligible for coverage, a SWPPP must have been prepared. Optional: Provide the address and phone number where the SWPPP can be viewed if different from addresses previously given. Check appropriate box. Enter the name of the closest water body which receives the project's construction stone water discharge. Enter the estimated construction start and completion dates using four digits for the year (i.e. 05/27/1998). Enter the estimated area to be disturbed including but not limited to: grubbing, excavation, grading, and utilities and infrastructure installation. Indicate to the nearest acre; if less than 1 acre, enter "1.* Note: 1 acre = 43,560 sq. ft. Indicate your best estimate of the likelihood of storm water discharges from the project. EPA recognizes that actual discharges may differ from this estimate due to unforeseen or chance circumstances. Indicate if there are any listed endangered or threatened species, or designated critical habitat in the project area. Indicate which Part of the permit that the applicant is eligible with regard to protection of endangered or threatened species, or designated critical habitat. Section ill. Certification Federal Statutes provide for severe penalties for submitting false Information on this application form. Federal regulations require this application to be signed as follows: For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer, which means: (i) president, secretary, treasurer, or vice president of the corporation In charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision making functions, or (ii) the manager of one or more manufacturing, production, or operating facilities employing more than 250 persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures exceeding $25 million (in second-quarter 1980 dollars), if authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager in accordance with corporate procedures; For a partnership or sole proprietorship: by a general partner of the proprietor, or For a municipality, state, federal, or other public facility: by either a principal executive or ranking elected official. An unsigned or undated NOI form will not be granted permit coverage. Paperwork Reduction Act Notice Public reporting burden. for this application is estimated to average 3.7 hours. This estimate Includes time for reviewing Instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of Information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Send comments regarding the burden estimate, any other aspect of the collection of information, or suggestions for improving this form, including any suggestions which may increase or reduce this burden to: Director, OPPE Regulatory Information Division (2137), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M Street, SW, Washington, D.C. 20460. Include the OMB control number on any correspondence. Do not send the completed form to this address. faah 36518 Federal Register / Vol. 63; No. 128/Monday, July 6, 1998/Notices Addendum D—Notice of Termination Form From the effective date of this permit, permittees are to use the existing Notice of Termination form (EPA Form 3510-7) contained in this Addendum until they are instructed by the Director (EPA) to use a revised version. Permittees are to complete, sign and submit the form in accordance with Part VIII of the permit when terminating permit coverage at a construction project when one or more or the conditions contained in Part I.D.2 have been met. r� nava a�a THIS FORM REPLACES PREVIOUS FORM 3510-7 (8-92) Form Approved, ortame. nso4m Platse see Instruetlom Before Com This Form Aeeseret eekam am.w t� United WashDO 20400 NPDES FORM ®�'EpA Nadas of Termination O of Covera Under a NPDES General PerntR for (NOT) lsctts sera etivlty Storm Water D r Attuochttsd with IndutstNal A I Submission of this Notice of Terdnaton COnsittum notice shat the party Wontltied in SecOon 11 o1this form is no loaner auQarizad to disdwps liar water THIS FORM. aswdsW wth kmd wbW actiWgr under Ilia NPDES program. ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION MUST BE PROVIDED ON j i. Permit irdarm9tlon I NPDES Strom Water Cho* Hera N You are No Longer sock Hera n fitn storm water t General Permit NumbL-a-^L- L--) lite Operator of tiro Fadk � Discharge is filing TamYnated: er: If. Facility Operator irdortnatlon Name: L_ r,:, t t r , r r r t r t r t r r e Phone; r t m m m t CW. 1 1 t i t f t I m Lt1_ I i I t 1 1 1 J Stats: �• F 1 ZIP Code: 111. Facility/She Location Inlormatbn Nana: I Address t t 1 m m r i t r t i C*fi I r t t i 1 I , , m t, 1 t 1 i i i I state: L__1_J zipcoded ( 1 1 t ! 1', 1 1 t I LaIIhXIW L t i t i t i f.ahgibide:l I i 1 t an. W. W sww: W Township: ( I Range: LTJ IV. Certification 1 nerdy under penalty of law that all storm water discharges associated with Industrial acd ty from the identified facility that are two been eliminated or that I am no longer the operator of the facility or constriction site. I understand that by auewrized by a NPOES general permit subrNffin9 itis Notice of Termirwilm, l am no longer authorized to discharge storm water associated with industrial activity under this gsrwral permit and with Industrial activity to waters of Via United States IS unlawful under the Clean Water Act whore trot drtdha9ing pollutants M storm water assoc)ated the discharge Is not authorized by a NPDE$ permit. 1 also understand that ft submittal of this Notice of Termination does not release an operator from Isbfuy for any vbletlons of this permit or the Clean Water Act. i Pdm Nares: L�_i_t�_.f �l�t ._1_..t .t ��� _ L , I Date: i _� L t i_h J Signature: Instructions for Completing Notice of Termination (NOT) Form Who U" File a Notice of Termination (NOT) Form when to Me NOT Form Permltba who ars post* covered under an EPA-bsued Naflom1 Polufant Send OU form toffs go tolowtng "cima: mHeefarae ENmkmtion System (NPDES) General Permit (hwkxft the 1996 I6jFSedor Parol) for Storm Water Didfarga Associated with Industrial Activity Storm Water Notice of Termination (4200) may rJYM a Noah of TemYnation (NOT) form when their facases no low 401 M Soeet. S.W. hates any storm water drderges associated with kAotdai aetivhly as defined in Washington, DC 20460 the storm worst regulations at 40 CFR 122.28(b)(14), or when they are no brper the operator of to facillsa. Completing tlha Form For construction MOV111011, $k"dom Of 81 storm w11W dsdurga aasoaisted with Industrial aotivity occurs when dsbrtbed acre at the cortsetwom sits have Type or print, using upper -Case letters, M tis appropriate Arm OW Plsae been Wesly sMMed and temporary nasion and sediment control measures ptau a.M dwacW txtoom the rub. Abbreviate If necessary to Mywf b ham ban nmowd or will M removed at an appropriate time. Or that 81 storm the mmber of dunxters allowed for each item. U" orgy she spans for We" e water Aedlugn associated with Industrial0*4ity from the aanstru rim We fiat between words, fad not for putcbMtion marks wIm they an msded to dity are nrataited by a NPDES general permit Mve otrun+ke been Nhmlnated PAW your response. If you have ny pwamm about NM lam, telephone or the dWAzdim mmem tiut a1 aoiduhubing sctvZes at hie " have been Narks of Intent Processing Cemeat (703) 0314230. oerpletW, and that a wdbnm penmtal mpelatim ower wkh adeaity of 70% of Uma cover for apaved areas and ansa not covered by pernarnnt structures hes ban aMbilshed, or egtimNM Penmmnt SWAIzation maws (such as the we of romp, gabiom. or gootext1a) have beer employed. EPA Form 3510-7 48-90) Federal Register/Vol. 63, No. 128/Monday, July 6, 1998/Notices 36519 Instructions - EPA Form 3510-7 Notice of Termination (NOT) of Coverage Under The NPDES General Permit for Storm Water Discharges Associated With Industrial Activity Section t Permit Information Enter the existing NPOES Storm Water General Permit number assigned to the facility or site identified in Section III. If you do not know the permit number, telephone or write your EPA Regional storm water contact person. Indicate your reason for submitting this Notice of Termination by checking the appropdate box: If there has been a change of operator and you are no longer the operator of the facility or site identified in Section 111, check the corresponding box. Hal storm water discharges at the facility or site identified in Section Ill have been terminated, check the corresponding box. Section 11 Facility Operator Information Give the legal name of the person, firm, public organization, or any other entity that operdesthe facility, or site described in this application. The name of the operator mayormay not bathe same name as the facility. The operator of the facility is the legal entity which controls the facility's operation, rather than the plant or site manager. Do not use a colloquial nacre. Enter the complete address and telephone number of the operator. Section 111 Facility/Site Location Information Enter the facility's or site's official or legal name and complete address, including city, state and 2312 code. N the tacitly lacks a street address, indicate the state, the latitude and longitude of the facility to the nearest 15 seconds, or the quarter, section, township, and range (to the nearest quarter section) of the approximate center of the site. [FR Doc. 98-17521 Filed 7-2-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-C Section IV Certification Federal statutes provide for severe penalties for submitting false Information on this application form. Federal regulations require this application to be signed as follows: For a corporation: by a responsible corporate officer, which means: n president, secretary, treasurer, or vice-president of the corporation in charge of a principal business function, or any other person who performs similar policy or decision making functions, or (4) the manager of one or more manufacturing. production, or operating facilit"ies employing more than 250 persons or having gross annual sales or expenditures exceeding $25 million (n second-quarter 1980 dollars), it authority to sign documents has been assigned or delegated to the manager In accordance with corporate procedures: Fora partnership orsote proprietorship: by a general partner orthe proprietor, or For a municipefity, State, Federal, or other public facill(i by either a principal executive officer or ranking elected official. Paperwork Reduction Act Notice Public reporting burden for this application is estimated to average 0.5 hours per application, including time for reviewing instructions. searching existing data sources, gathedrng and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding the burden estimate, an otheraspect of the collection of information, or suggestions for improving this form, including any suggestions which may Increase or reduce this burden to: Chief, Information Policy Branch, 2136, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M Street, SW, Washington, DC 20460, or Director. Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs. Office of Management and Budget, Washington, DC 20503. LOCATION MAP j i I Py IND PARK = ADD 1!*a < O O,O .. 4. � B ' �'^'RIVA� y S S�� � C. DCORRELL It II [. MC �1 tEr iit i fT. z i C fA' .,t R C. @Alt .T. 'Ar i � i =T. rrfi AUBURN E. 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