903POLLUTION PREVENTION

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903.1Description.

This work consists of implementing and maintaining the pollution prevention plan outlined in the contract.

903.2Materials.

Not applicable.

903.3Construction.

903.3.1 Application Law and Regulations. Follow the Delaware Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook. https://dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/watershed-stewardship/sediment-stormwater 903.3.2 Prohibited Discharges.

A.Wastewater from concrete washout operations, unless managed by an appropriate control;

B.Wastewater from stucco washout, paint, form release oils, curing compounds, and other

construction materials, unless managed by an appropriate control;

C.Fuels, oils, or other pollutants used in vehicle and equipment operation and maintenance;

D.Soaps, solvents, or detergents used in vehicle and equipment washing; and

E.Toxic or hazardous substances from a spill or other release.

903.3.3 Maintenance.

A.Inspect pollutant-generating activities and the pollution prevention Best Management.

1.Immediately upon discovery of spilled pollutants, initiate clean-up operations.

2.Do not hose down surfaces, use dry clean-up methods only.

903.4Method of Measurement.

Not applicable.

903.5Basis of Payment.

The Department will consider the cost of pollution prevention as incidental to the associated work items. The Department will make no separate payment for pollution prevention activities.

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