Common use of Environmental Sampling Clause in Contracts

Environmental Sampling. The EIMP describes environmental sampling of soil and groundwater that is handled during construction activities to determine how these materials must be managed (see Sections 6.3.4 and 6.10). This sampling will be conducted in close coordination with construction activities. Additional environmental sampling may be necessary in conjunction with the removal of tanks, sumps, containers, abandoned pipes or other subsurface structures associated with potential impacts to Site soil or groundwater (see Sections 6.7 and 6.8), or in the event that previously unknown soil contamination is encountered during construction. In general, NASA intends to conduct the environmental sampling described in the EIMP; however, in some cases, based on project needs and schedule or staffing constraints, the project developer’s contractor may conduct such sampling with NASA’s approval and under NASA’s oversight. In this event, the project developer will be responsible for using a qualified environmental contractor, appropriately staffed with licensed, certified, or registered environmental professionals. For each development project, NASA and the developer will agree to arrangements for conducting necessary environmental sampling activities during Site development activities.