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DESCRIPTION

Section 1 57 9

ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

Page

1.1

This Section covers Work for protection

of

the environment during construction, Site

preparation and demolition Work.

1.2 Provisions

of

this Section are in addition to requirements

of

other Sections

of the

Contrac

Documents.

2

DEFINITIONS

2.1

Alert Level: Monitored level specific for each individual environmental aspect at which

environmental contingency measures must be implemented.

2.2 Corrective Action: Action to eliminate the cause of a detected nonconformity.

2.3 Complaints Protocol: Jurisdiction specific (e.g. The City

of

Toronto) procedures to be

followed if a complaint is received from either the public

or

an affected third party (Refer to

Attachment 6 .

2.4 Comprehensive Environmental Controls and Methods Program (CECMP): Contractor s

specific approach to address environmental controls at each construction Site. The

Contractor s and its Subcontractor s management system shall be used to develop and

implement all environmental aspects.

2.5 Environment: Surroundings in which the Contractor and its Subcontractors operate

including air, water, land, natural resources, flora, fauna, humans and their interrelation.

2.6 Environmental Aspect: An element of the Contractor s activities, Products or services tha

can interact with the environment.

2. 7 Environmental Inspection Log ElL): Daily environmental reporting form prepared for each

construction Site (Refer to Attachment 1 .

2.8 Environmental Performance: The measurable results of the Contractor s and its

Subcontractors management of its environmental aspects.

2.9 Environmental Objectives: Toronto York Spadina Subway Extension Project s overal

environmental goals consistent with the approved environmental assessments nd those

referenced in the subsequent Articles of this Section.

2.10 Environmental Target: Detailed performance requirements applicable to this Contract as

described in subsequent Articles, as shown

on

Drawings and in applicable Appendices.

2.11

Incident Follow-Up Report Form: Form to be used to report all environmental incidents

occurring at any Site (Refer to Attachment 3).

2.12 Noise Monitoring Report Form: Form to be sued to report all noise monitoring records

throughout construction for each Site (Refer to Attachment 4).

2.13 Preventive Action: Action to eliminate the cause of potential non-conformity.


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2.14 Proactive Mitigation: Means, methods and procedures instituted by the Contractor to

implement the environmental aspects of the CECMP.

2.15 Procedure: Specified way to carry out an activity or process.

2.16 Record: Document(s) stating results achieved or providing evidence of activities

performed. These will include, but are not limited to, the

Ell

(Refer to Attachment 1 , the

Weekly Summary Report (Refer to Attachment 2), the Incident Follow-up Report (Refer to

Attachment

3 ,

Construction Noise Monitoring Form (Refer to Attachment 4)

and

the

Construction Vibration Monitoring form (Refer to Attachment 5).

2.17 Thermal Effects Monitoring Form: Reporting form for thermal effects monitoring of

dewatering effluent and the discharge effects at creek outfalls (Refer to Attachment 8).

2.18 Trigger Level: Monitored level at which proactive mitigation specific to each environmental

aspect must be initiated and reported on in the Ell.

2.19 Vibration Monitoring Form: Reporting form for ongoing construction vibration monitoring

results at each Site to support Ell and Weekly Summary Report(s) (Refer to Attachment 5).

2.20 Weekly Summary Report: Reporting form to be used to summarize issues identif ied in the

daily Ell and report on status of remedies or corrective actions taken Refer to

Attachment 2).

3 CONTRACTOR S RESPONSIBILITIES

3.1 The Contract Documents detail the minimum environmental protection requirements,

specifications, monitoring, reporting, materials and construction staging that the Contractor

shall install and implement. The Contractor may, at its own expense, recommend the

implementation

of

other or additional measures to suit the Contractor s selected

means

and

methods in accordance with all regulatory permits and requirements. Proposed alternative

measures shall be provided to the Commission s Representative prior to commencing any

Work and be submitted in accordance with Section

01

33 00.

3.2 The Contractor shall install, implement and maintain in good working order, all

environmental controls and monitoring

as

set out in the Contract Documents, together with

any additional monitoring deemed necessary in order to perform the Work with Contractor s

selected means and methods.

4 SUBMITTALS

4.1

Unless noted otherwise, within thirty (30) calendar days

of

date

of

Notice to Proceed and as

agreed to by the Commission s Representative, submit a Comprehensive Environmental

Controls and Methods Program (CECMP) to the Commission s Representative for all

disciplines identified in this Section covering the first ninety (90) days of the Work, or as

required to confirm or establish any baseline monitoring requirements as detailed in the

Contract Documents. The Contractor shall make appropriate amendments to the plans as

requested by the Commission s Representative.


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Within sixty (60) calendar days of date of Notice to Proceed submit for the Commission s

Representative s review a set of CECMPs for all disciplines identified in this Section

covering the entire schedule of the Work for each construction Site. The Contractor sha

make appropriate changes to the plans as requested by the Commission s Representative

and issue.

CONTRACTOR S COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

AND

METHODS

PROGRAM {CECPM)

The Contractor shall provide a CECMP comprising Site specific environmental controls and

methods, monitoring, testing implementation and record keeping as applicable to the

environmental aspect of the Work for each construction Site in a

manner

generall

consistent with the IS014001 :2004 Environmental Management Systems. The CECPM

shall address all phases of the Work, including temporary works design and construction

materials procurement and construction.

The CECMP shall establish, document, implement, maintain and continually improve the

CECMP in accordance with the requirements of these Contract Documents, all applicable

regulations and requirements, and the conditions of all permits associated

with

this Wor

and determine how it will fulfill tt)ese requirements.

At a minimum the Contractor s CECMP shall include the following categories describing the

Contractor s commitment to

and

procedures covering:

General Requirements:

1 Control of the Comprehensive Environmental Controls and Methods Program .

.2 Project Environmental Commitment:

1 The environmental philosophy to be followed on the Work and provide direction to

action in order to avoid delays in identifying and addressing environmental impact

arising from the Work

.2 The applicable mitigation measures and follow-up requirements during

the

Work

.3 The contingency and response procedures related to the discovery of unexpected

Site conditions .

4 The roles and responsibilities for the Contractor and Subcontractor(s), including Wor

accountability and institution of reporting protocols with respect to environmenta

aspects .

. 5 Implement an Environmental Awareness Training Program (EATP} to

ensure

that a

on-Site personnel understand the importance

of

environmental protection, the cause

of environmental damage, proper environmental protection practices and the

Contractor and Subcontractor( s) obligations to ensure that the environment is

protected .

.6 Implement an adaptive monitoring and management program to verify that a

environmental protection measures required in this Section are being properly

implemented and maintained and are effective

.7 Collection and maintenance of records are maintained to monitor the effectiveness o

environmental controls.


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3 Guidance on Sampling and Analytical Methods for use at Contaminated Sites in

Ontario, Dec 1996

.4 Guideline for Implementing Spill Prevention and Contingency Plan Regulatory

Requirements {O.Reg. 224/07)

.4 Ministry of Transportation Ontario {MTO), MTO Drainage Management Manual

{DMM), {1997) .

.5 Ontario Regulations, standards and guidelines pertaining to waste effluen

monitoring, erosion and sediment control, air, polychlorinated biphenyls {PCBs)

spills, 3 R regulations {Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) and any other regulations affecting

the environment.

6

Ontario Provincial standards where specifically identified

in

the Contract Document.

1 Ontario Provincial Standard Specification {OPSS)

.2 Ontario Provincial Standard Drawing (OPSD)

.7 Municipal by-laws pertaining to sewer use, sediment and erosion control, noise and

vibration, and any other environmental requirements from the applicable jurisdiction

depending

on

the location

of

the construction component activities .

.8 Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), Regulation

of

Development

Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses {Ontario

Regulation 166/06)

.9 Greater Golden Horseshoe Area Conservation Authorities Erosion and Sedimen

Control Guidelines for Urban Construction, December 2006 .

. 1

0 The Contractor shall identify any additional regulations or requirements that must

be

met

.2 Execution, Implementation and Operation:

1

Establish baseline, conditions trigger and alert levels and approach for each

environmental aspect

.2 Establish and implement program for each environmental aspect.

3

Establish and implement reporting and communication protocols using reporting tools

appended herein

.3 Resources, Roles, Responsibility and Authority:

1 Define Contractor's responsibilities and management commitment for environmenta

aspects

.2 Identify personnel and authorities for all Work associated with environmental aspects

.1 The Contractor shall ensure the availability of resources essential

to

establish

implement, maintain and improve the CECMP. Resources include human

resources and specialized skills organization infrastructure, technology and

financial resources .

.2 The Contractor shall employ a full time qualified Environmental Manager to be

responsible for the monitoring, data collection, inspections, and reporting

o

compliance with all Contract Environmental requirements and permit conditions

The Contractor shall implement and operate the CECMP and ensure the

availability

of

resources essential to establish, implement, maintain and improve

the CECMP.


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.3 Contact information for

the

Environmental Manager shall be provided, including

business phone, after hours phone, fax, email and mailing address

4 All plans, monitoring programs and reports shall be reviewed, stamped and

sealed by a Professional Engineer or Professional Geoscientist licensed in the

Province of Ontario .

.5 The Environmental Manager shall assess the effectiveness of Project

environmental protection measures to ensure that:

1

Environmental protection measures are adequate for need and

functioning as intended .

.2 All required monitoring and testing equipment is checked regularly and is

in working order. All failed devices are replaced within twenty-four (24) to

forty-eight ( 48) hours, depending on

individual monitoring requirements .

.3 Deficiencies are corrected immediately

.4 All daily, weekly, and monthly records, logs, and reports are established,

reported, and maintained on Site

.5 Monitoring reports are prepared and submitted in accordance with

Section 01 33 00 .

.6 The Environmental Manager shall have the following qualifications:

1 A degree or diploma from a recognized university or college in a natural

or physical science with specialization in fisheries biology, aquatic

biology, ecology, or another related discipline, and

2 Minimum of five (5) years related work experience, and

3 Minimum o three (3) years experience in monitoring construction

activities in and around fish habitat, and

.4 The Contractor shall define, document and communicate roles,

responsibilities and authorities in order to facilitate effective management

of environmental aspects in the CECMP

.7 The Contractor shall retain air, water, noise and vibration monitoring

professionals to establish and conduct baseline and monitoring requirements,

as well as reporting for construction noise and vibration in accordance with the

applicable City construction noise by-laws and construction vibration by-laws.

The noise monitoring professional must demonstrate that he/she has a current

certificate of competency in environmental acoustics technology issued by an

accredited program of an Ontario Community College, or other approved

consulting agency, or is otherwise suitably qualified and acceptable to the

Commission s Representative. The Contractor shall demonstrate that the air

quality monitoring professional has a competency in air quality monitoring and

reporting .

.8 The Contractor shall retain a qualified avian biologist to assess the potential for

and development o mitigation plan(s) if nesting birds are found on the Site(s) in

accordance with the Migratory Bird Convention Act.


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.3 Communication including a Rapid Response Protocol as follows:

1 Immediate environmental concerns with respect to construction activities o

associated with Site activities are identified:

1 The Contractor s Environmental Manager shall immediately report the

incident directly to the Contractor and the Commission s Representative

.2 The Commission s Representative shall immediately contact the relevan

stakeholder agencies, per Section 5.35

or

the Spill Response

Contingency Plan as applicable,

in

Section 18

.3 The Contractor s Environmental Manager shall work with the Contracto

to ensure the cause of the incident is quickly addressed and a plan is

developed to prevent a re-occurrence (i.e. mitigative measure

implemented). Mitigative measures shall include, but not be limited to

the following:

1 Changes to Work protocols that led to the incident.

2 Further training of personnel.

3 Implementation of additional engineering controls; and

4 Increased frequency

of

monitoring and ongoing maintenance

4

The Contractor s Environmental Manager shall verify whether prope

procedures had been followed prior to the incident.

.5 The Contractor s Environmental Manager shall record the incident on an

Ell attach a description of the mitigation measures program that will be

implemented in response to the incident, and submit the l l and

mitigative measures plan directly to the Commission s Representative

.6 The Contractor s Environmental Manager shall also submit

an

Inciden

Follow-up Summary report to the Commission s Representative, verifying

that the proposed mitigation measures program was implemented

successfully and noting the condition of the identified area o

environmental concern. If the issue is not resolved in a reasonable period

of time, per the mitigation measures program developed, the

Commission s Representative shall take further action to ensure

mitigation measures are implemented as required .

.7 The Commission s Representative will liaise with affected stakeholde

agencies throughout the incident resolution, as required, to ensure that al

relevant mitigation measures requested by said agencies, to

the

greates

extent practicable, are implemented .

.2 The Contractor must ensure that brief daily discussions are held with its

Environmental Manager to address any shortfalls identified during the

implemented monitoring programs. A daily review of any identified potentia

concerns will allow the implementation of mitigative measures before any

negative environmental impacts result.

3 To update the Commission s Representative

of

the ongoing status

of

the

monitoring program on a regular frequency

4

In

the event that a dust, noise, vibration or other exceedance is detected

.5 To respond to complaints if they are received.


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4 Establish and Implement Documentation and Procedures for the Control of

Documents

.5 Establish and implement Operational Controls .

.4 Measuring, Analysis and Improvement:

.1

Evaluation of compliance

.2 Continued improvement.

.3 Nonconformity, corrective action(s)

.4 Preventive action(s).

5.5 The CECMP shall include a Site plan for each construction Site indicating locations

of

all

construction facilities, wet and dry storage areas, trailers, environmental controls equipment

and facilities, waste materials storage, erosion and sediment control areas, including wheel

wash, mud mats and all other elements of the Site.

5.6 The Contractor shall establish a co-ordinated monitoring and reporting program that

provides daily, weekly and monthly reporting as required for the various disciplines defined

in this Section. This program shall manage the individual inspection and reporting

requirements of each component plan, together with electronic and paper monitoring

reports. A copy of all reports shall be maintained on Site(s) and be maintained and

available for immediate inspection by the Commission s Representative and any

enforcement agency representative. Provide a copy of these reports to the Commission s

Representative.

5.7 The condition of all environmental controls shall be reported on the daily Environmental

Inspection Log Ell) (Refer to Attachment 1) of each Site, the Weekly Summary Report

(Refer to Attachment 2) and the Incident Follow-up Report (Refer to Attachment 3). A

sample copy

of

each form is appended to this Section.

5.8 Monitoring and reporting documentation shall also be maintained electronically and shall be

provided to the Commission s Representative on CD/DVD in a format to be mutually agreed

upon.

5.9 The Contractor shall maintain a record of any enforcement actions (Refer to Attachment 3)

that occur on-Site including, but not limited

to

any citation(s), requirements to correct and

any follow-up reports from the enforcement agency. The Contractor shall report all

enforcement actions immediately to the Commission s Representative and make available

a copy of complaints and notices received from the enforcement agency. The Contractor

shall make available any records

of

remedial action taken by the Contractor of any

violations associated with all permits obtained by the Commission for this Work.

5.10 The Contractor shall prepare all monitoring and implementation programs, schedules, site

plans, photo logs and drawings of affected areas. Plan elements, baseline, trigger and

alarm levels, and frequencies are described in subsequent Articles.


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The Contractor shall develop and include in the CECMP and implement an Environmenta

Awareness and Training Plan (EATP).

The EATP will include the following training components:

1 Decontamination Procedures

.2 Materials Handling Procedures

.3 Spill and Fire Response/Emergency and Response Protocols

4 Discovery of Unexpected Site Conditions (i.e. dewatering, soil contaminations, etc.)

.5 Erosion and Sediment Control Measure Awareness .

.6 Dust Prevention and Control.

.7 Noise Prevention Awareness .

.8 Communications Protocols.

5.12 The Contractor is responsible for administering the EATP to all on-Site personnel and mus

ensure that Subcontractor(s), hired consultants and all other individuals in Project Work

areas receive training prior to entering the Site. The EATP must provide

for

a once

pe

year update training for all personnel. All new personnel must be trained

prior

to entering

the Site and receive up-date training annually thereafter.

5.13 The Contractor shall submit five copies of the ETAP to the Commission s Representative

prior to the initial training. The Contractor shall make any revisions requested by the

Commission s Representative.

5.14 The Contractors Communications Protocols shall reflect procedures set forth in the TYSSE

Complaints Protocol as outlined in the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension

Downsview Station to Steeles Avenue Environmental, Complaints Protocol, dated Februar

2008 (Refer to Attachment 6).

6 PRODUCTS AND EQUIPMENT

6 1 The Contractor shall provide all noise and vibration, air quality, water quality, sampling and

testing equipment, materials, and recording devices necessary to conduct all required

monitoring, testing and reporting for the environmental monitoring for the duration o

construction at each Site.

6.2 The Contractor shall provide on Site all materials necessary to implement all environmenta

controls, including contingency measures specified in the Contractor s Environmenta

Controls and Methods Program.

6.3 The Contractor shall obtain the services of off-Site testing laboratories and shall provide the

necessary test results associated with the various monitoring plans.

7 MONITORING/AUDITING

BY

COMMISSION S REPRESENTATIVE

7 1 The Commission s Representative will monitor/audit Contractor compliance with al

environmental requirements in accordance with Section

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8 DUST AND AIR QUALITY CONTROL DURING DEMOLITION AND CONSTRUCTION

8.1 The Contractor shall prepare and submit for approval a plan for dust and air quality

monitoring. The plan shall include a Site plan showing:

.1 The pre-construction and construction monitoring locations of sensitive receptors {e.g. in

the public right-of-way adjacent or ajdacent to or across the street from each construction

Site of this Contract) including: on the York University Campus - at mulitple locations within

the Harry W. Arthur Common area at York University and including the Harry Sherman

Crowe Co-op and based on the locations and extents of the construction area{ s )

.2 The locations

of

construction Site{ s) sources of total dust, Total Suspended Particulates

{TSP), Particulate Matter of 2.5 microns or smaller {PM

2

.

5

,

crystalline silica and other

contaminants as applicable within the construction Sites .

.3 The locations of major excavations and soil stock piles

.4 Location

of

on-Site roads to

be

utilized during construction. Indicate

if

roads are to be

paved

or

unpaved .

.5 Location

of

Site entrances and exits, including location of wheel wash facilities .

.6 Location of truck staging area{s)

.7 Location

of

areas of special concern (on-Site and off-Site) such as fresh air intakes, air

conditioners and windows of adjacent buildings and residences.

8.2 A description

of

the monitoring

Jocation{s ,

monitoring methods and equipment, approach,

provision of power to the monitors, sample handling procedures, and data collection

frequency for Total Suspended Particulates (TSP) and Particulate Matter

Jess

than 2.5

microns in diameter {PM

2

5

, crystalline silica, other contaminants as applicable to the

demolition and any materials stored on-Site.

8.3 The results of the monitoring shall be compared to relevant guidelines including, but not

limited

to,

their respective standards, guidelines, and time weighted average exposure

value {TWAEV) as indicated in 0. Reg.

419/05

Schedule 3 and OHSA Regulation 833, or

as directed by the Commission s Representative.

8.4 A listing of standard operating procedures {SOPs) for standard techniques

in

accordance

with best practices for the reduction

of

air emission from construction and demolition

activities within the construction industry. One {1) SOP is required for each mitigation

technique and shall be included as an appendix to the plan.

8.5 A preliminary schedule for pre-construction, construction, and post-construction monitoring,

including expected work day durations and identification of major construction activities that

are expected to generate airborne contaminants.


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8.6 During progress of the Work, implement the approved plan, monitoring, reporting, complain

response and contingency program to the satisfaction of the Commission s Representative.

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7 The Contractor shall provide/complete air monitoring of crystalline sil ica, airborn

particulate and weather during pre-construction and construction.

8.8 A minimum of

one

(1) air monitoring locations shall be utilized at each discrete area

of

th

overall construction Site.

8.9 A minimum of two (2) full weeks of pre-construction monitoring shall be completed.

8.10 Air monitoring shall occur during construction and shall match the Contractor s Wor

schedule in terms of days per week and hours per day.

8 11 Continuous sampling methods shall be utilized for monitoring TSP, PM10 and PM2.5

Acceptable continuous monitoring methods include the following:

1

Tapered element oscillating microbalance (TEOM)

.2 Portable laser photometers with internal data loggers, with weatherproof environmenta

enclosure

.3 Portable aerosol monitors with detectors using Turnkey laser nephelometer

.4

Portable programmable mass flow controlled

PM

reference samplers

.5 Others as approved by the Commission s Representative.

8.12 Acceptable manufacturers for the above instrumentation are:

1

TSI.

2 BGI.

.3 Thermo Scientific

.4 Met One Instruments

.5 Others as approved by the Commission s Representative.

8.13 Continuous monitors shall be set up to alert the Environmental Manager in

the

event tha

any

of

the limits are exceeded. On the detection

of

an exceedance, the Commission

Representative shall be notified verbally as soon as possible and followed by notification in

writing within two (2) days, including the time of occurrence, duration

of

the exceedance

magnitude

of

the exceedance, mitigation measures taken, wind speed and wind direction a

the time of the exceedance. To start, the instantaneous alert level shall be equal to th

twenty-four (24) averaging time values. After two (2) months of construction, the Contracto

may propose

to

reduce the instantaneous alert level to a value higher than the twenty-fou

(24) hour averaging time value based on the data collected.


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8.14 Data from the continuous monitors shall

be

logged with a time resolution of minimum one

{1) minute. Data shall

be

maintained on electronic storage media on Site throughout the

Contract. An electronic copy of all data shall be provided to the Commission's

Representative

in

a format mutually agreed upon between the Contractor and the

Commission's Representative.

8.15 Continuous monitors must

be

active and collecting valid data for 95 of the Contractor's

working hours {on a monthly basis). Contractor shall arrange

for

adequate provision of

spares, provision of reliable power sources, and scheduling of required calibration and

maintenance to achieve this requirement.

8.16 For the monitoring of crystalline silica, sampling shall be carried out using a combination of

a cyclone and pump assembly. Each sample length {duration) shall be a minimum of eight

{8) hours and the sampling shall, at a minimum, be carried out on a one-in-six

{1

in 6 day

sample regime. If the Contractor is working more than eight {8) hours during the sampling

day, the number of samples taken that day shall be adjusted to ensure that sampling results

are gathered for the entire working day. The intent

of

the one-in-six {1 in 6) day rotation is

to gather information over the construction period over different days

of

the week.

8.17 The Contractor shall provide notification to the Commission's Representative verbally as

soon as possible and followed

by

notification

in

writing within two {2) days of receiving the

non-continuous results from the laboratory, including the time of occurrence, magnitude of

the exceedance, mitigation measures taken.

8.18 The Contractor shall control dust and debris through the use of standard techniques and in

accordance with best practices for the reduction of air emission from construction and

demolition activities within the Work Site which include, but are not limited to, the following:

1 Cover or wet down dry materials to prevent blowing dust and debris

.2 Prevent dust from blowing across the Site(s) and from leaving the Site(s), in particular by

frequently wetting paved and unpaved temporary roads and excavated areas .

.3 Comply with Provincial regulations regarding the minimization

of

dust and airborne

pollution .

.4 Wash down the streets within the Work Site(s) on a daily basis,

or

more frequently as

required .

.5 Securely cover excavated material being removed from the Site(s) and all fill materials

being delivered to the Site(s) to prevent blowing of dust and suspended particulate matter

into the streets and haul routes as required

in

Section 02

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00 - Impacted Soils Handling

.6 Application of calcium chloride shall be kept to minimum and shall be restricted to vehicle

right-of-way. In close proximity to watercourses, frequent applications of water shall be the

preferred method. Obtain the Commission's Representative's approval before chemicals

for dust control are used.


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Provide wheel wash facilities at all Site exits as shown on erosion and sediment contro

Drawings.

Emissions from Construction Equipment:

The Contractor shall establish truck-staging zones for vehicles waiting to load or unload

material at the Work Site. Such zones shall be located where diesel emissions have the

least impact on abutting properties and the general public.

Idling time for delivery trucks, dump trucks and all other internal combustion powered

equipment shall be reduced as appropriate.

The Contractor shall ensure that internal combustion powered engines are located away

from fresh air intakes, air conditioners and windows.

Reporting:

The Contractor shall provide the Commission s Representative with a monthly summary ai

quality report. The report shall include the following:

.1 For the continuous monitors: A summary of the statistics (mean, median, maximum

minimum, 75, 80, 85, 90 95, 99th percentiles) for the period, listing of exceedances

percentage of time exceeding, for all averaging times

.2 Continuous monitor uptime percentage as a percentage of the Contractor s working

hours

.3 Results from the non-continuous samplers

.4 Comparison of the monitored airborne contaminants to their respective regulator

limits and time weighted average exposure values (TWAEV) as indicated in OHSA

Regulation 833. The limits below are based on corresponding standards, criteria, and

guidelines and may be updated from time to time,

or

as directed by the Commission s

Representative.

Contaminant Source Averaging Time Value

(pglm3)

PM-TSP

0

Reg. 419/05, Schedule 3 24 hours

120

PM2.5 Canada Wide Standard 24 hours

30

PM10 MOE Interim Reference Level 24 hours

50

Crystalline Silica OHSA Regulation 833 Time-Weighted Average

100

Limit

(TWA)-

8 hours

Crystalline Silica MOE Guideline

hour

15

Crystalline Silica MOE Guideline 24 hours

5

.5 Copies of all written notices of exceedances submitted during the month

.6 Copies of all written complaint reports received during the month

.7 Summary of actions taken to address any exceedances and complaints (if any) and

their current status

.8 Summary of any changes and modifications to the Air Quality and Dust Controls and

Methods component of the CECMP

.9 Statement of compliance with the measures to control dust and debris through the

use of standard techniques and

in

accordance with best practices

. 10 Statement

of

compliance with the measures to control emissions

from

constructio

equipment.


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.2 The Contractor shall submit the monthly summary report in draft form to the Commission's

Representative within three (3) weeks

of

the end of each month

.3 The Contractor shall submit five (5) copies

of

each final monthly summary report to the

Commission's Representative within one ( 1) week

of

receiving the Commission's

Representative review

of

the draft report.

8.21 Final Close-Out Report:

1 Provide five (5) copies of a final close out report to the Commission's Representative

summarizing the dust control Work of all construction sites and an electronic copy of all

records made during the Work.

9 NOISE AND VIBRATION MONITORING AND CONTROL

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The maximum allowable exposure to noise for a Commission employee (in accordance with

Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, Ont. Reg. 851) is:

Sound Level in Decibels Duration Allowed in Hours per day

85 8

86 6

88

4

89

3

91

2

92

1 5

94 1

95

0 75

97

0 5

100 0 25

103

0 12

Over103

No exposure

9.2 The Contractor shall comply with all applicable noise and vibration by-laws, preparing all

required baseline monitoring and reporting. The Contractor shall prepare this information in

a Noise and Vibration Monitoring Plan and provide five (5) copies

of

the plan, and

subsequent reporting results to the Commission's Representative monthly throughout the

construction period.

9.3 The Contractor shall be responsible for the cost

of

monitoring the noise and vibration on

Site and at sensitive receptors off Site.

9.4 In addition to requirements

of

the noise by-laws, the Contractor shall take special

precautions and apply noise abatement measures to reduce public exposure to noise.

These shall be identified in the Noise and Vibration Plan.

9.5 Shields

or

other physical barriers to restrict the transmission of noise: Barriers should have

sufficient mass such that noise passing through the barrier does not affect the net sound

level by more than 1dB at the receiver.

9.6 Pile drivers used for construction at the Station areas shall be of the quiet hydraulic

vibratory type, rather than the noisier drop weight type, unless such equipment is required

for other identified reasons by the Commission's Representative.


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9.7 Soundproof housings

and

enclosures for noise producing machinery, such as compressors,

pumps, motors and generators. All equipment shall meet NPC115 guidelines t a

minimum.

9.8 Provide efficient intake

and

exhaust mufflers on internal combustion engines.

9.9 Provide efficient intake and exhaust silencers on air equipment.

9.10 Provide sound deadening lining material

on

hoppers and storage bins.

9.11 Conduct truck loading, unloading

and

hauling operations so that noise

is

kept to a

minimum.

9.12

9.13

9.14

9.15

9.16

1

All vehicles and equipment employed continuously on any Site for extended periods (in

excess of two (2) days) shall be fitted with sound reducing, broadband, multi-frequency

back-up (reversing) alarms, such as bbs-tek heavy duty model BBS-107, as distributed by

Walker Aggregates

Inc.

(Tel: 905-680-3747),

or

similar and approved. All such vehicles wil

be subject to inspection by the Environmental Manager for compliance with this

requirement. Any original factory installed vehicle and equipment back-up alarm units, no

complying with the sound level of the BBS-107 unit will not be permitted on such vehicles

and the Commission s Representative will have the right to order that they be removed and

replaced with the specified units.

Use electric, rather than internal combustion engine power, on chain saws, hoisting

equipment

in

fixed locations and other equipment, where electric power is available.

Position stationary noise producing equipment at maximum distance from public areas.

Provide any other effective noise control measure proposed by the Contractor and

approved by the Commission s Representative.

The Contractor shall design and establish a Noise and Vibration Monitoring Program within

the CECMP to document existing noise and vibration levels at each Site and t sensitive

receptors e.g. adjacent or across the street from each construction Site of this Contrac

including, but not limited to,

on

the York University Campus - at mulitple locations within the

Commons area at York University and including the Harry Sherman Crowe Co-op and

based on the locations and extents of the construction area( s . Notwithstanding the above

work shall be carried out as required by the City of Toronto noise and vibration construction

by-laws, to provide ongoing noise monitoring and reporting during construction that can be

used

to

substantiate the effects on nearby sensitive receptors. This Work may

be

the same

as that done to meet the noise and vibration requirements of the applicable City

construction by-laws, but must at a minimum provide:

A map of the location(s) of and list of adjacent and nearby sensitive receptor(s) fo

pre-condition monitoring (in the public right-of-way as described herein), that is likely to

experience noise and vibration effects from the construction activities. Noise nd vibration

levels for nearby sensitive properties shall

be

measured prior to the commencement

o

construction.


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.3 Additional locations for continuous noise monitoring may be added as required .

4 Continuous noise monitoring shall be measured and reported in one (1) hour intervals ove

twenty-four {24) hour periods for the duration of construction at each Site

.5 Continuous noise measurements during construction activity shall be reported to the

Commission s Representative in weekly monitoring reports (Refer to Attachment 4)

Reports shall include noise level data (Leq, L90 and L 10) in A-weighted values dBA) in on

(1) hour intervals; with associated weather conditions (wind speed, temperature, conditions

etc.) to be provided for each one (1) hour interval. Construction activities shall also be

documented for each one ( 1) hour interval to be correlated with the noise level data fo

reference purposes.

9.20 Noise Data Analysis:

.1 Noise data measured during inclement weather conditions shall be discounted from th

data set. Inclement weather conditions shall include conditions where the wind

is

in exces

of 20 km/hr and any type of precipitation .

.2 Hourly sound data shall be presented for each for each

of

the A-weighted values, Leq, L90

and L10. Sound levels shall be sampled at a minimum rate

of

1/sec. The meter shall be

set to fast response .

.3 Submit a graph depicting the hourly A-weighted Leq, L90 and L 10 values and wind speed

against time.

9.21 Long-Term Vibration Monitoring:

.1 A vibration monitor shall be located at each construction Site to continuously monitor th

vibration level from construction .

.2 The closest sensitive receptor to the construction activity may be used as a location fo

continuous monitoring

.3 Additional locations for continuous vibration monitoring may be added as required

4 Continuous vibration monitoring shall be measured and exceedences above the critica

levels provided in the applicable City constriction bylaws logged and reported for the

duration of construction at each Site

.5 Commission s Representative shall be provided weekly monitoring reports (Refer t

Attachment

5 .

Reports shall include vibration level data referenced in

Peak

Particle

Velocity (mm/s) and associated frequency (5-100 Hz) specifically noting exceedance

above the critical levels provided in the applicable City construction bylaws. Construction

activities shall also be documented for each bylaw exceedance to be correlated with the

vibration level data for reference purposes.


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9.22 Vibration Data Analysis. Submit a graph depicting the PPV against time for all logged

events exceeding the criteria set out in the applicable City Construction By-law.

9.23 Documentation of all noise and vibration alerts shall be recorded and provided within two

(2) business days to the Commission's Representative, together with the corrective actions

taken.

9.24 The Contractor shall provide weekly monitoring reports (Refer to Attachment 5 for sample

vibration monitoring forms) to the Commission's Representative prior to each progress

meeting for the duration of the Work. Any alerts and corrective actions shall be reported on

the daily Ell (Refer to Attachment 1) and on the Weekly Summary Form. Records of the

monitoring program output shall be maintained

on

Site and provided in a weekly summary

to the Commission's Representative on an

Ell

form with monitoring documentation

provided in summary form both on paper and in electronic format.

9.25 Noise and vibration monitoring reports shall provide the statistical noise level data

described in paragraphs 9.20,

and 9 21

above. The full measurement data in one

1)

hour

intervals, relevant weather data (precipitation and wind speed), summary charts and

documentation regarding the specific location of monitoring are to be provided in an

appendix to the monitoring reports.

9.26 Provide five (5) copies of a final close-out report to the Commission's Representative

summarizing the then current status of all indicators listed in paragraphs 9.20 and 9 21

above and an electronic copy of

all

records made during the construction period.

9.27 Should the Commission's Representative and/or the Contractor receive any complaint from

the public, the Contractor shall verify that the general noise control measures agreed to

are in effect. The Contractor shall investigate any noise concerns and shall report to the

Commission's Representative within one ( 1) calendar day of the complaint on what actions

have been taken to mitigate the issue. Complaints shall also

be

reported

on

the daily

Ell

form and actions to abate, mitigate or confirm no exceedance shall be recorded on the daily

Ell and Weekly Summary forms

9.28 The Noise and Vibration Monitoring Plan shall identify the Contractor's procedures to

respond to public complaints in accordance with the projects-approved complaints protocols

as referenced in the project's York Complaints Protocol, June 2010 and the Contractor's

Rapid Response Protocol. Should the Commission and/or the Contractor receive any

complaint from the public, the Contractor shall verify that noise limits of NPC115) have not

been exceeded, and if they have, take immediate steps to ensure compliance.

9.29 Documentation requirements for incident or complaint reports shall be prepared and

forwarded immediately to the Commission's Representative and not later than within two {2)

business days after the incident, or complaint is received. This shall be completed in

accordance with the York Complaints Protocol (Refer to Attachment 6) for the York Region

portions of the project as set forth in the CECMP's Rapid Response Protocol. Copies of

plans, monitoring reports and incident or complaint reports shall be delivered to the

Commission's Representative in accordance with Section 01 33 00.


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9.30 If the general noise control measures are complied with, but the public still complain abou

noise, the Commission's Representative will require the Contractor to investigate, and

subject to the results of the field investigation, apply alternative noise control measures

where these are reasonably available.

9 31

In selecting the appropriate alternative construction noise control and mitigation measures

the Commission's Representative and the Contractor will give consideration to the

technical, administrative, and economic feasibility

of

the various alternatives.

9.32 Where timing constraints

or

any other provisions of the municipal by-laws

may

cause

hardship to the Commission's Representative and the Contractor,

an

explanation of this wi

be outlined in a submission to the local municipality and the Contractor shall obtain an

exemption from such by-law directly from the local municipality in accordance with Section

01 14 00

10

EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN

10 1 Erosion and sediment controls (ESC) at the York University Site are to be installed at the

site by the A29-2 Contractor and then turned over to the Contractor. Upon mobilization

Contractor will inspect and assume responsibility of these installed and/or remaining ESC

measures for completion of the station site. Hand over will

be

supervised by the

Commission's Representative.

10.2 Mitigation measures identified in the Contract Documents listed below are in accordance

with the OPSS, OPSD, and the Greater Golden Horseshoe Area Conservation Authorities

(GGHACA) Erosion

and

Sedimentation Guideline for Urban Construction (December 2006)

10.3 The purpose of the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan is to prevent sediment laden

stormwater from entering either temporary or permanent storm drainage systems during

construction by the following:

1 Minimize the duration and extent of soil exposure .

.2 Manage surface water to prevent contact with exposed soil surfaces

.3 Implement erosion and sedimentation control measures on-Site to prevent sedimen

migration off-Site

4 Erosion and Sediment Control Plan measures shall be in place before construction

commences .

.5 Baseline ESC control monitoring results shall be collected within one 1) week

o

installation, documented and provided to the Commission's Representative on the daily El

(Refer to Attachment 1) and Weekly Summary Forms (Refer to Attachment 2) for review

.6 A copy of all records shall

be

maintained on Site for inspection by regulators and the

Commission's Representative; a weekly summary shall be provided to the Commission's

Representative (paper and electronic versions); Ells shall be provided daily, together with

the weekly summary and for each incident/event that triggers an inspection.


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10.4

10.5

10.6

10.7

7

1

. 1

Provide five (5) copies of a final close-out report that coalesces individual Site reports to the

Commission's Representative summarizing the then current status of all

measures/indicators listed and used in paragraph 10.4 below and an electronic copy

of

all

records made during the construction period.

The Contractor shall design and establish a plan to address erosion and sediment control

and monitoring on Site and on adjacent streets, for each construction Site associated with

this Contract that reflects the Contractor's means and methods of construction. These shall

be

consistent with and based on the details shown on the on the following Drawings:

Contract A29-1: Drawing No. A29-1 C5102 and C5504 Erosion and Sediment Control plan

and details

Where changes in construction staging, methods and/or the arrangement

of

construction

Site(s) occur that change or modify the Contract details, a revised ESC Plan shall be

prepared and submitted by the Contractor to the Commission's Representative

for

review

prior to implementation.

The ESC Plan shall include an inspection schedule including times, areas and personnel

responsible. Reports on the inspections shall be included on the daily and weekly El l and

Summary forms and provided to the Commission's Representative for review. The ESC

Plan shall include from among the following ESC control measures and shall identify the

following monitoring trigger levels and alert levels which identify when corrective action

must be taken by the Contractor, as well as the corrective action to be taken under each

condition:

Measures/Indicators

Monitoring

fTrigger Level

Action Level

Heavv Dutv Silt Fence 30 full 50 full

Jersey Barrier with Sil t Fence 30 full 50 full

Staked Sediment Control Log 30

of

height

50

of

height

Truck Wash

As specified by Manufacturer's

As specified by Manufacturer's

0

Mmanual O Mmanual

Mud Mat 50 coverage 75 coverage

Concrete Wash-out Station

30 full

50 full

Inlet Sediment Control Device

15 full

30 full

Sediment Trap

15 full

30 full

Temporary Rock Check

Dam

15 full

30 full

Sediment Control Pond

15 full

30 full

Erosion Control Blanket 85 coverage

<

70 coverage

Mulch

85 o v e r ~ ~ e

< 70 coveraQe

Hydroseed 85 coverage

< 70 coverage

Sediment and erosion control measures shall be inspected and monitored

by

the

Contractor:

On a weekly basis .

.2 After large rainfall events (>20 mm in twenty-four (24) hours)

.3 After significant snowmelt events

.4 Daily during extended rain or snowmelt periods.


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6

10 8

10 9

10 10

11

11 1

11 2

1

2

3

During inactive construction periods, where the Site is left inactive for thirty {30 days o

longer, a monthly inspection shall be conducted and reported after to the Commission

Representative to ensure that these measures are maintained in proper working order unt

all areas are fully stabilized.

Provide daily reports once a week to the Commission s Representative on l l form

accompanied by required submittal documents.

All damaged erosion and sediment control measures shall be repaired or replaced within

forty-eight (48) hours of the inspection to the satisfaction of the Commission

Representative. Repair and replacement actions and materials will be reported on Ell

and Weekly Summary forms. Repair materials must be maintained on site

for

all installed

ESC measures.

The ESC plan shall also include provisions for monitoring and maintenance to ensure th

ESC measures at each Site are functioning within their established discharge quality and

quantity limits.

Erosion and sediment controls shall be removed or retained at the end of the Contract a

directed by the Commission s Representative. All remaining control materials shall be lef

in good working order and all elements that will be dismantled shall

be

removed from the

Site. Those ESC facilities/elements to be retained will be documented in the final closeou

report and submitted

to

the Commission s Representative.

SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN

The Contractor shall design and implement a Surface Water Management

Plan

(SWMP) a

part of the CECMP for each Site and submit to the Commission s Representative fo

review.

The Contractor shall define in the SWMP procedures, monitoring and reporting to

implement mitigation measures that ensure following surface water managemen

objectives:

Protection of local vegetation and surrounding properties from flooding and/or so

saturation (the frequent or prolonged inundation of soil).

Maintained proper Site drainage

Protection of excavations and trenches against flooding and damage


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11.3 Table 1 reflects the general elements of the SWMP.

Table 1

Monitoring

of

MonitorinQ Frequeno

Parameter

Method

Baseline 1 During Contract

Element

locations

Construction Completion

Surface Water

Total At sources

Grab samples none In accordance none

Quality

suspended across the

with analytic with the

solids TSS)

construction testing results discharge

site s).

permit and

after every

20 mm rain

event or major

snowfall.

Dissolved

At sources Field analysed

none

In accordance none

Oxygen DO),

across the

with portable

with the

pH, construction

meter

discharge

conductivity site s).

permit and

after every

20 mm rain

event or major

snowfall.

Surface Water

Temperature

At

sources

Continuous none Continuous none

Temperature

across the

logger, field downloaded

construction analyzed with bi-weekly.

site s)

if

portable meter

discharge is

to the storm

sewers.

Water Quantity

Calculated At each

Continuous flow none Continuous, none

Sewer input for discharge

metre downloaded

storm or

location of bi-weekly,

sanitary construction

reported

site s).

monthly.

11.4 The SWMP shall:

1 Address the means and methods to control Site flooding and soil saturation at all

construction Sites

.2 Shall be executed on a Site by Site basis by the Contractor and reported

in

the daily EIL s),

the Weekly Summary form and on the incident follow-up form for each Site

.3 Shall describe and implement a program that establishes ongoing monitoring,

implementation

of

control methods, establishes discharge trigger and alarm levels and lists

pro-active mitigation to

be

implemented on site

in

accordance with Table 2 below

.4 The Surface Water Management Plan shall include monitoring, control methods, trigger and

alarm levels and pro-active mitigation

in

accordance with Table 2 and as appropriate to

each construction Site and the activities therein, as well as appropriate to the potential for

flooding

at

each construction Site. These methods may include:

1 Frequent on-Site daily visual and odour observations

of

areas

of

collected surface

water for spills and high turbidity levels.


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Table 2

-

1

Baseline:

No

on

site

flooding

SurfaceWater Ri.moft'

Management

(

Monitor:

surf

ace

water runoff

for

spills

and

turbidity,.met

eo ro logical co nd

it ons, o n site

flooding

and

the surf

ace

water runoff collection system(s)

I

1 1 1 1 1

Trigger:

Trigger: Observed

Alarm:

2dmrnl24 hr rain

Baseline:

Alarm: Spill

or

areas

of pooled

On-site

fall event (pre ,

No

evidence

deleterious substance

surface water or

flooding

during

and

post

of spill

is

presentwithin

aturated soils

event) , thav.

surface w ~ e r runoff

I

event

1 l

Action: Employ

r

Action: Inspect

'

Action: Employ Spill

Contingency .Plan for

surface drainage

Canting encyPian

Severe

Weather

and

collection system(s)

measures

inspect surface water

prior to, during and

drainage system(s),

postrain event

to

increase

monitoring

ensure

proper

frequencl

function,

ensure

filter

/settling components

'

are

in good function to

Action:

I+

reduce

turbidity levels

Implement

Action:

Inspect surface '

prior

to

entry into

the

proactive

Action:Take

all

storm sewer, ensure

mitigative

'

water

drainage

system(s), take all

necessary actions to

sediment and erosion

measures for

ensure surf

ace

water

controls

are in

good

spills

necessary

steps to

drainage

system(s)

is

'

function

1

nsure·

the surface water

runoff

drainage

system s

functioning properly

functioning property,

I

ncrease

monitoring

frequency

.2

Frequent daily visual observations for flooding

or

areas of surface

water

run-o

collection on Site .

.3 Frequent daily inspection of the surface water drainage collection system(s) to ensur

proper maintenance and function as provided in the design specifications .

4

Daily monitoring

of

Environment Canada weather forecast to anticipate

and

plan

fo

rain and thaw events

.5 Identify personnel by name, responsible for ensuring that the work Site (s) shall b

maintained at all times, such that materials are contained during regularly foreseeabl

weather conditions. Additional protocols must be identified for implementation if greate

than a one-in ten (1 in 10)

or

one-in-one hundred years storm is forecasted .

.6 Shall cause to be prepared and filed copies

of

all records which will be maintained

at

eac

Site's construction office for inspection by regulators and the Commission's Representative

including the daily Ells, the Weekly Summary Forms and records

of

each incident or even

that triggers

an

inspection.


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.7 Shall cause to report any exceedance of MOE water quality standards/City of Toronto

discharge standards to the Commission s Representative and when required to the MOE.

.8 Describe and cause to be implemented a program whereby site surface water wil l be

sampled, tested

and

monitored for water quality including total oil and grease, Total

Suspended Solids (TSS), general chemistry and total metals (e.g. copper, iron, zinc, and

boron). Samples will be taken consistently from established post treatment discharge

locations as approved in the Contractor obtained City o f Toronto s discharge permit (either

storm or sanitary sewer). monitoring Sites at the same time in-situ (field) water quality

measurements are taken. TSS may not exceed 5 ppm .

.9 All measurements, as well as the date and time of sample collection are to be recorded and

submitted by the Contractor to the Commission s Representative with corresponding

analytical laboratory reports including original signed test results, four additional copies and

an electronic version .

.10 Specify that the Contractor must submit all laboratory results to the Commission s

Representative within twenty-four (24) hours of receipt. An original signed laboratory result

shall be provided. Laboratory results may be appended to the Ells and Weekly Summary

Reports

. Shall include a severe weather element that identifies all appropriate precautions to be

taken by the Contractor to ensure that, in the event

of

severe weather, the integrity

of

each

Site(s) and the safety of the workers will be maintained .

.12 The SWMP shall identify procedures to

be

followed to implement the following surface

water run-off action plan including the listed trigger and alarm levels shown in Table 2

above.

11.5 Baseline stormwater discharge monitoring results shall

be

compiled into a report and five

(5) paper copies and a PDF electronic copy shall be provided to the Commission s

Representative for review within thirty (30) days of Notice to Proceed. The Contractor

is

provided the monitoring reports from design phase work (Refer to Attachment 6).

Contractor shall provide monthly reports throughout the duration of the Contract.

11.6 Final stormwater discharge monitoring results shall be compiled into a report and five (5)

paper copies and a .pdf format electronic copy shall be provided to the Commission s

Representative. The report shall summarize the results throughout construction and a final

set

of

results for the Site shall be submitted prior to final payment.

11.7 The Surface Water Management Plan shall implement and be consistent and compatible

with the surface water handling requirements specified in Drainage of Excavated Areas of

Section

3

23 19.

11.8 The Contractor shall maintain all components of the surface water management system in

good condition and ensure that all sediment and erosion control measures are functioning

as designed. Replacement and repair of all facilities must

be

made no longer than 4 hours

after identification of failure or shortfall.


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11.9 The SWMP shall identify those responsible for ensuring that Work Sites shall be maintained

at all times, such that materials are contained during regularly foreseeable weather

conditions. Additional protocols must be identified for implementation i f greater than one-in

ten

1

in 10) or one-in-one-hundred 1 in 100) years storms are forecast.

12 TERRESTRIAL HABITAT MONITORING PROGRAM

12.1 The Contractor shall define a Terrestrial Habitat monitoring program as

part

of the

Comprehensive Controls and Methods Plan. The Terrestrial Habitat Monitoring Program

(THMP) shall include:

.1 Tree protection and monitoring in accordance with the local by-laws

.2 Vegetation protection in accordance with Ontario Ministry

of

Natural Resource s (MNR

provisions for the Species at Risk Act (SARA) listed species as applicable

.3 Wildlife protection

in

accordance with MBCA (Migratory Bird Convention Act)

.4 Reporting by the Environmental Manager in accordance with the reporting format as

specified herein .

.5 The Terrestrial Habitat Monitoring plan shall include the following baseline, threshold and

remediation levels:

Parameter Baseline

Threshold

Remediation

Terrestrial Health

Precondition Survey

Deficiencies

in tree

Repair or replace

protection materials

immediately

Preconstruction Nests (tree or ground)

Bird Nests

Survey

located within Immediate Repair

construction site

Tree Protection

Preconstruction Damage to or Failure

Immediate Repair

Survey

of protection

12.2 Establish tree protection plan(s) to implement City By-laws at all construction

Sites

. 1 The Contractor shall establish a tree protection plan in accordance with Section 3 01

91

.

.2 Provide monitoring by a certified arborist twice (2) annually during the growing seasons and

periodically year-round for the duration of dewatering and recovery to ensure that they are

functioning as designed .

.3 Address methods to correct deficiencies

.4 Report and repair deficiencies within twenty-four (24) hours of identification.


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Specifically prohibit the following activities within Tree Protection Zones (TPZ)

.1 Construction activities .

.2 Altering of grade by adding fill, excavating, trenching, scraping, dumping, or

disturbances of any kind .

.3 Storage

of

construction materials, equipment, soil, construction waste,

or

debris

.4 Disposal of any liquids (e.g. concrete wash-out, gas, oil, etc.)

.5 Movement of vehicles and machinery.

12.3 If temporary stock piling of materials is to be located near a TPZ, appropriate measures, as

determined by a certified arborist, shall be installed to ensure no material enters the TPZ.

12.4 Establish a Wildlife Protection Monitoring plan to implement the Migratory Bird protections.

12.5 The Contractor

shall establish a mitigation and monitoring plan to implement construction

timing restrictions to avoid nesting/breeding periods for wildlife, including migratory birds.

As a result, wildlife habitat shall not be removed, from April1 to July

31

annually, where

possible.

12.6 If construction occurs at any Site between March 15 and July 31, the Contractor shall use a

qualified avian biologist to conduct a survey for migratory bird nesting sites.

12.7 Inspection results shall be recorded and shall include photos

of

any nests identified during

the inspection with locations of nests shown on a Project Site plan.

12.8 If an active nest is found during the breeding season, the Contractor shall immediately

notify the Commission s Representative and shall not disturb

nor

conduct Work that may

adversely impact the active nests.

12.9 If an active nest is found, the Contractor shall do the following:

1

The Contractor s avian biologist shall prepare a Site-specific mitigation plan in consultation

with the Commission s Representative. The Commission s Representative will contact the

Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS) to review and approve the Site-specific mitigation plan .

.2 Prior to vegetation clearing, wildlife capture/relocation and dispersal techniques shall be

used to protect wildlife from physical harm

in

accordance with the CWS approved

Site-specific mitigation plan .

.3 Establish procedures to ensure that vegetation with active nests and areas adjacent to the

nest cannot be disturbed until the young have fledged.

12.10 Where there are no active nests, vegetation clearing can occur within three (3) calendar

days of the survey, between March 15th and July 31st breeding period. For clearing activity

to occur outside of the three {3) calendar day window, the survey must be repeated.

12 11

The Contractor shall be responsible for the implementation of any Site-specific mitigation

plan approved by the CWS for the identified nesting site.


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The Contractor shall provide a monthly report during nesting season of all

surveys

and

findings of nesting birds and wildlife recorded at the Site

.2 The Contractor shall maintain a copy of the Terrestrial Habitat Monitoring Plan,

l l

reports

any mitigation plans prepared and all monitoring reports and records on Site for review b

Federal and/or Provincial regulatory enforcement personnel .

.3 The Contractor shall maintain a copy

of

any CWS mitigation plans on Site

and make

them

available to the public upon request.

12.13 Vegetation Protection

and

Predator Protection Plans:

12.14 Landscape Contract Drawings identify additional plant materials to be protected

Contractor shall install protections prior to on-Site activities, in accordance with the Contrac

Documents,

and

shall inspect and maintain such protections as shown on the Contrac

Drawings. ·

12.15 Tree replacements and re-vegetation must be

in

accordance with requirements specified in

the Contract Documents.

12.16 The construction Site is located within the regulation area for both the Emerald Ash Bore

and the Asian long-Horned Beetle. Vegetation Removal shall be

in

accordance with

Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) requirements which include:

12.17 All trees being monitored have a numbered metal tag affixed to the tree with a staple. An

of these tagged trees that require removal must have CFIA inspect them prior to removal.

.1

All removed federal tags from removed trees must be returned to CFIA.

13 DISCOVERY OF UNEXPECTED CONTAMINATION

13.1 If unexpected contaminated materials are encountered, the Contractor shall immediatel

stop work in the affected area, inform the Commission s Representative

and

proceed in

accordance with the Commission Representative s direction.

14 SOILS MANAGEMENT PLAN

14.1

Soils management at each construction Site shall be conducted in accordance with the

relevant Sections of this Specification, including Sections 02 61 00 and 31 23 15, as

applicable.

14.2 The Contractor shall prepare a Soils Management Plan which implements the

recommendations of the applicable Soil and Ground Water Management Strategy. The

Contractor shall set out sampling and testing procedures for management

of

excavated soi

according to all applicable regulatory requirements.


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14.3 The Contractor shall submit a proposed protocol to the Commission s Representative

where soils confirmed to be contaminated are to be segregated on Site to allow for further

testing by the Contractor. Contractor shall follow protocols for collection

of

samples, their

testing and methods of handling in accordance with those set forth in Section 02 61 00 of

this Contract, as applicable.

14.4 For soils, which do not meet all of the MOE standards, handling and disposal requirements

shall be determined based on thorough soil sample extraction and chemical analysis

by

the

Contractor. Analytical results shall

be

evaluated and compared with the applicable generic

standards, as provided in

Soil, Groundwater and Sediment Standards for Use under Part

XV.1 of the Environmental Protection Act (EPA) (dated March

9

2004). The standards are

referenced in Ontario Regulation 153/04 (the Record

of

Site Condition Regulation),

0.

Reg. 153/04 as amended by

0.

Reg. 266/08) under the EPA.

14.5 Prior to construction, the Commission will require the Contractor to submit the names,

locations and types of licences, as issued by the MOE, of the designated soil disposal sites.

15 DESIGNATED SUBSTANCES

15.1 The Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) imposes a duty on the Owner

(Commission) to inform the Contractor

of

any designated substances present

at

the Work

Site, where it is reasonable for the Commission to have known about the substance.

15.2 There are currently eleven (11) substances designated. They are subject to special

regulations under OHSA:

.1

Asbestos

.2 Lead .

.3 Ethylene oxide

.4 Mercury

.5 Silica (free crystalline silica)

.6 Vinyl chloride monomer (not PVC)

.7 Benzene

.8 Arsenic

.9

Coke oven emissions

. 10 Acrylonitrile .

.

11

lsocyanates.


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.1

Notify the Commission's Representative immediately if any material suspected

to

be

asbestos-containing material is discovered during demolition/construction

.2 Cease work in the area

and

barricade the area to prevent entry until such time as th

Commission's Representative confirms the presence or non-presence of asbestos

.3 Comply with all provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Regulations

Respecting Asbestos on Construction Projects and in Buildings and Repair

Operations .

15.4 Man-Made Mineral Fibre:

.1 Comply with Synthetic Vitreous Fibres Guidelines for Construction , Construction Safet

Association of Ontario Document DS036.

15.5 Designated substances, other hazardous materials and PCBs survey report.

15.6 In accordance with the requirements

of

the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, no

reports of Designated Substances for Contract A37

1

have been prepared.

16 POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCBS)

16.1 Conform to the EPA and Regulations made thereunder, Ontario Regulation as amended.

16.2 In the event of unexpected discovery of PCBs immediately notify Commission'

Representative orally and in writing and do not handle, disturb nor remove items containing

PCBs. Commission's Representative will authorize remedial work, if any, in writing.

17 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS AND CONTINGENCY PLAN FOR

CLEAN UP

OF

SPILLS

17.1 A spill is defined in the Ontario Environmental Protection Act as a discharge into the

natural environment, from or out

of

a structure, vehicle or other container, that

is

abnorma

in quality or quantity in light of all the circumstances of the discharge .

17.2 The Contractor is solely responsible and liable for, without being limited to, all testing

documentation, clean up reporting, repairs, removal, damages and associated costs an

any other actions arising from a spill.

.1 Provide, at each Site, a Spill Response Kit for use by any Site personnel including, but no

limited to, Subcontractors and Commission's Representative(s). The Spill Response Kit

shall contain materials and equipment capable of containing and disposing

any

spill tha

may occur during the course of this Contract.

.2

Provide all equipment specific for controlling spills directly into Black Creek Creek and

tributaries at thel construction Site(s}, or into stormwater management facilities that drain

into these creeks.


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.3 Contingency plans shall include, but not

be

limited to, provisions for spills of hazardous and

unknown materials (i.e. puncturing an unmarked drain during excavation)

4 o prevent spills during construction re-fuelling the Contractor shall:

.1 Not permit refuelling within 30 m of a watercourse or catchbasin .

.2 Have Emergency Response Plan in place before construction commences.

17.3

In

event of a spill, the Contractor shall at its own expense:

.1 Immediately report the spill to the MOE Spills Action Centre

.2 Immediately report the spill to the municipality within boundaries ofwhich the spill occurred

.3 Immediately communicate the details to the Commission s Representative. Report on the

type

of

spill, the quantity

of

the material spilled, the exact location of the spill and whether or

not the contaminant has entered any drain, or water course,

or

if the spill has occurred on

unpaved ground. Advise if any contaminant has entered a sewer line, floor drain, or has

affected any unpaved ground .

4

Contain the spill in a safe manner

.5 Proceed to clean up the spill

in

accordance with the applicable regulations.

17.4 The Contractor shall prepare and submit in accordance with Article 3 Site specific Spill

Prevention and Contingency Plan( s) for the avoidance, control and clean-up of spills in

accordance with 0 Reg. 224/07 and to meet the requirements of O.Reg 675/98 and other

applicable regulations. The Contractor shall

be

responsible for preparing, implementing,

directing and supervising the contingency plan(s). Submit for the Commission s

Representative s review five (5) copies of the Spills Prevention and Contingency Cleanup

Plan and make appropriate changes as requested. The plan shall include as a minimum:

.1 Names and telephone numbers of persons

in

local municipalities and MOE to be notified

immediately of a reportable spill

.2 Names and telephone numbers

of

representatives

of

fire, police and health departments

of

local municipalities who are responsible to respond to emergency situations

.3 Names and telephone numbers

of

companies experienced in control and clean-up

of

hazardous materials that will

be

called

in

an emergency involving a spill.

.4 A Site plan for each construction Site that identifies: Pre-designated safe and secure

Product storage areas at the materials staging areas; set-backs from any nearby

watercourses, drainage ditches and catchbasins and the creek that each drains into;

refuelling and equipment maintenance areas; diesel fuels and above ground storage tanks;

and compressed gas cylinder storage.


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5 Shall require daily and weekly inspection of active and inactive storage areas

and

report th

results in the

Ell

and Weekly Summary Log .

.6 Procedures for monitoring and inspection to limit or reduce the potential for spills.

17.5 Contingency plans shall include, but not be limited to, provisions for spills of hazardous an

unknown materials (i.e. puncturing an unmarked drain during excavation). The contingenc

plan shall include:

1

Proposal for immediate containment and control of spill, clean up procedures to be initiate

immediately and any other action to be taken to mitigate potential environmental damag

while awaiting additional assistance

.2 Be responsible for preparing, implementing, directing and supervising the contingency plan

17.6 Spill prevention training for each Site shall be documented and included in the ETAP. A

personnel, including Contractor, Subcontractors and Commission s Representat ives sha

be trained in the procedures for all construction Sites which each may access during th

construction.

END OF SECTION


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ATTACHMENT 1: ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTION LOG

Environmental Inspection Log - Contract A29-1

Site Location:

Date D/MIY):

Time 24hrs

:

Weather Conditions:

Construction Status:

Inspection Log Completed by printed name and signature):

CHECKLIST ITEM: ACCEPTABLE

1

NOT ACCEPTABLE

1

* NOT APPLICABLE

1.

Sediment Control Structures

Heavy Duty Sil t Fences IJ

c

c

Jersey Barriers with Silt Fence IJ

c c

Staked Sediment Control Logs IJ

IJ

c

Truck Wash IJ

c c

Mud Mat

c IJ c

Concrete Wash-Out Station

c

c c

Storm Drain Inlet Protection

IJ c c

Sediment Traps

c c c

Temporary Rock Flow Check Dams

IJ c c

Other

c

c c

2.

Stabilization Areas

Erosion Control Blankets

c

IJ c

Mulch

c c c

Hydroseed IJ c c

3.

General Noise Control Measures IJ c c

4.

General Air Quality Control Measures IJ

c c

8

Dewatering

Discharge Quality

c c c

Discharge Filters/Treatment System IJ

c c

Groundwater Level excavations)

c

c

c

Groundwater Level ecological) IJ c

c

9. Environmental Monitoring Activities

Soil Quality

IJ c c

Dryness Level of Spoils

IJ

c c

Surface Water IJ

c c

Aquatic Environment

c c

c

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