Hazardous Materials Study Clause Samples

Hazardous Materials Study. Complete a Level I Hazardous Materials Corridor Study (HMCS) for the project in accordance with the “Hazardous Waste Guide for Project Development” (1990) by American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Special Committee on Environment, Archaeology and Historic Preservation, and the “ODOT Hazmat Program Procedures Guidebook,” (2010). The purpose of the Level I HMCS is to review the development history and current use of properties within and adjacent to the project corridor to identify the possible presence of adverse environmental conditions that could be encountered during construction of project improvements. Properties identified adjacent to the work areas that are listed on federal, state, or local environmental records may indicate that contaminant releases from these properties have impacted soil or groundwater within the work area. The Level I HMCS report will summarize the results of the historical research and field reconnaissance. The report will also identify adjacent and nearby properties with potential environmental problems and evaluate whether releases from these sites could have impacted the project corridor. Although the research completed during a Level I HMCS is generally similar to the ASTM requirements for completing a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA), due to the specific requirements of a Level I HMCS, the study should not be considered compliant with the Phase I ESA ASTM Standard. Based on the proximity to potentially contaminated sites, if any, identified during the Level I HMCS, the type of construction and nature of excavation required at the project area, additional investigation may be recommended to evaluate worker safety during construction and to evaluate disposal options for contaminated soil or groundwater that may be encountered during earthwork activities. The specific Level I HMCS scope of work is summarized below: ▪ Review County-provided and readily available geotechnical reports, environmental reports, or other relevant documents pertaining to environmental conditions within the project area. ▪ Review federal, tribal, state, and local environmental records for listings of known or suspected environmental conditions within the project area and nearby properties using 40 CFR Part 312 and ASTM Practice E 1527-13 as general guidelines. ▪ Review regulatory agency files for properties in the project area identified in the environmental databases if research indicates that releases ...