210Removal and Disposal of Asbestos-Containing

210-1 DESCRIPTION. This work shall consist of removal and disposal of asbestos- containing

material (ACM) from locations designated in the Contract Documents and/or where directed by the Engineer. Additional contract-specific requirements may be found on the plans or in the proposal in a Special Note entitled "Asbestos Remediation Supplemental Requirements.”

210-2 MATERIALS. All materials used in the performance of the work shall comply with all

applicable regulatory standards. Respirators and filters shall comply with NIOSH and MSHA standards. HEPA filtration systems shall comply with ANSI Z9.2-79.

210-3 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS. Prior to beginning any work under this item, the Contractor shall

supply the Engineer with proof that the firm performing the work has a valid asbestos handling license; that its insurance coverage whether provided by the Contractor or the Asbestos Subcontractor, is consistent with §107-06 Insurance and includes an asbestos-specific, occurrence-type policy with no deductible or sunset clause; that its project supervisor is a NYSDOL certified asbestos project supervisor; that all employees engaged in the work are properly certified and have current physical examinations and respirator fit tests; and that the proper notification of work beginning on the asbestos project has been given to the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). The Contractor shall schedule a coordination meeting between the Asbestos Subcontractor and the Department contracted Asbestos Project Monitor to be held at least two (2) weeks before the start of any asbestos abatement work. The meeting shall be held at the Engineer’s Field Office unless otherwise approved by the Engineer. The Contractor shall remove and dispose of ACMs in accordance with 12 NYCRR 56 or, if indicated, an approved variance thereof promulgated by the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL); the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), promulgated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA); and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). In the event of a conflict between these specification requirements and laws, rules and regulations of Federal, State, or local agencies, the more restrictive shall apply. ACM shall be disposed of in accordance with 40 CFR Part 61 and all other requirements and laws, rules, and regulations of applicable Federal, State, or local agencies. Disposal sites which accept ACM for disposal shall be permitted by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). If disposed of out-of-state, the rules, regulations, and laws of that state shall apply. After the work is completed, the Contractor shall provide the Engineer with two copies of Daily Logs, Visitor Logs, Final Visual Inspection Logs and OSHA Air Monitoring records. The Contractor shall also provide the Engineer with a written certification that the material was disposed of in an approved waste disposal site. For friable waste this certification shall be in the form of a Waste Shipment Record. For non-friable waste this certification shall include the name and address of the waste disposal site or sites used.

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210-4 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT. The quantity of ACM to be measured for payment will be

determined by one of the following methods:

210-4.01 Square Foot. The quantity to be measured will be the area, measured to the nearest 0.1 square

foot, of asbestos-containing material removed and disposed of.

210-4.02 Foot. The quantity to be measured will be the length, measured to the nearest 0.1 foot, of

asbestos-containing material removed and disposed of.

210-4.03 Lump Sum. The quantity will be measured for payment on a lump sum basis.

210-4.04 Fixed Price Lump Sum. The lump sum shown in the itemized proposal for this item will be

considered the price bid even though payment will be made for the work performed. Should the amount shown be altered, the altered figures will be disregarded and the original price will be used to determine the total contract bid amount. Payments will be based on one or both of the following:

210-5 BASIS OF PAYMENT. Payment for the work under this specification shall include all labor,

materials, equipment, and asbestos-related fees and insurances necessary to satisfactorily complete the work. Payment shall not include Work Zone Traffic Control devices outside the regulated asbestos work area.

210-5.01 Square Foot, Foot, or Lump Sum Bid Items. Payment for 75% of the completed quantity

will be made upon the Project Monitor's written concurrence with the Contractor's certification as to the following: that the building, structure, and/or highway is visually free of asbestos; that the removal of the asbestos containing material was performed as required; that the final clearance air monitoring results meet the acceptable level specified in 12 NYCRR 56; and, that the building(s), bridge(s), and/or highway(s) are certified by the asbestos Contractor to be available for normal demolition. The remainder of the payment for completed work will be made upon receipt by the Engineer of a certified statement from the disposal facility, signed by an official thereof, that the asbestos-containing material has been accepted and disposed of in accordance with all applicable laws, codes, rules, and regulations.

210-5.02 Fixed Price Lump Sum. The fixed price lump sum published in the proposal is an amount

estimated by the State to be adequate to complete the work. Payments under this work will be made by Force Account or by Agreed Price, or by a combination thereof. Payment for 75% of the Agreed Price or Force Account charges will be made upon the Project Monitor's written concurrence with the Contractor's certification that the building, structure, and/or highway is visually free of asbestos; the removal of the asbestos containing material was performed as required; that the final clearance air monitoring results meet the acceptable level specified in 12 NYCRR 56; and, that the building(s), bridge(s), and/or highway(s) are certified by the asbestos Contractor to be available for subsequent demolition and/or construction. The remainder of the payment for completed work will be made upon receipt by the Engineer of a written certification that the ACM was disposed of in an approved waste disposal site.

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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Sections 200 - 599 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 Volume 2 Asbestos-specific insurance premiums will be reimbursed as the actual and identifiable cost of the portion of the premium attributable to the work performed under the Fixed Price Lump Sum Item. No overhead or profit will be allowed on asbestos specific insurance premiums. Payment will be made under: Item No. Item Pay Unit Roofing (Buildings) 210.1002 Removal and Disposal of Roofing ACM Square Foot 210.1003 Removal and Disposal of Roofing ACM Lump Sum 210.1004 Removal and Disposal of Roofing ACM Fixed Price Lump Sum Siding (Buildings) 210.1102 Removal and Disposal of Siding ACM Square Foot 210.1103 Removal and Disposal of Siding ACM Lump Sum 210.1104 Removal and Disposal of Siding ACM Fixed Price Lump Sum Window Caulking and/or Glazing (Buildings) 210.1201 Removal and Disposal of Caulk/Glazing ACM Foot 210.1203 Removal and Disposal of Caulk/Glazing ACM Lump Sum 210.1204 Removal and Disposal of Caulk/Glazing ACM Fixed Price Lump Sum Flooring/Mastic (Buildings) 210.1302 Removal and Disposal of Flooring/Mastic ACM Square Foot 210.1303 Removal and Disposal of Flooring/Mastic ACM Lump Sum 210.1304 Removal and Disposal of Flooring/Mastic ACM Fixed Price Lump Sum Ceilings (Buildings) 210.1402 Removal and Disposal of Ceiling ACM Square Foot 210.1403 Removal and Disposal of Ceiling ACM Lump Sum 210.1404 Removal and Disposal of Ceiling ACM Fixed Price Lump Sum Thermal System Insulation (Buildings) 210.1501 Removal and Disposal of Thermal System Insulation ACM Foot 210.1502 Removal and Disposal of Thermal System Insulation ACM Square Foot 210.1503 Removal and Disposal of Thermal System Insulation ACM Lump Sum 210.1504 Removal and Disposal of Thermal System Insulation ACM Fixed Price Lump Sum Miscellaneous (Buildings) 210.2901XX Removal and Disposal of Miscellaneous ACM Foot 210.2902XX Removal and Disposal of Miscellaneous ACM Square Foot 210.2903XX Removal and Disposal of Miscellaneous ACM Lump Sum 210.2904XX Removal and Disposal of Miscellaneous ACM Fixed Price Lump Sum

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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Sections 200 - 599 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 Volume 2 Concrete Encased Pipe (Bridges & Highways) 210.3001 Removal and Disposal of Concrete-Encased Pipe ACM Foot 210.3003 Removal and Disposal of Concrete-Encased Pipe ACM Lump Sum 210.3004 Removal and Disposal of Concrete-Encased Pipe ACM Fixed Price Lump Sum 210.3011 Removal and Disposal of Concrete-Encased Pipe ACM (BV14) Foot 210.3013 Removal and Disposal of Concrete-Encased Pipe ACM (BV14) Lump Sum 210.3014 Removal and Disposal of Concrete-Encased Pipe ACM (BV14) Fixed Price Lump Sum Underground Pipe (Bridges & Highways) 210.3101 Removal and Disposal of Underground Pipe ACM Foot 210.3103 Removal and Disposal of Underground Pipe ACM Lump Sum 210.3104 Removal and Disposal of Underground Pipe ACM Fixed Price Lump Sum 210.3111 Removal and Disposal of Underground Pipe ACM (BV14) Foot 210.3113 Removal and Disposal of Underground Pipe ACM (BV14) Lump Sum 210.3114 Removal and Disposal of Underground Pipe ACM (BV14) Fixed Price Lump Sum Suspended Pipe (Bridges & Highways) 210.3201 Removal and Disposal of Suspended Pipe ACM Foot 210.3203 Removal and Disposal of Suspended Pipe ACM Lump Sum 210.3204 Removal and Disposal of Suspended Pipe ACM Fixed Price Lump Sum 210.3211 Removal and Disposal of Suspended Pipe ACM (BV14) Foot 210.3213 Removal and Disposal of Suspended Pipe ACM (BV14) Lump Sum 210.3214 Removal and Disposal of Suspended Pipe ACM (BV14) Fixed Price Lump Sum Bond Breaker/Filler (Bridges & Highways) 210.3302 Removal and Disposal of Bond Breaker/Filler ACM Square Foot 210.3303 Removal and Disposal of Bond Breaker/Filler ACM Lump Sum 210.3304 Removal and Disposal of Bond Breaker/Filler ACM Fixed Price Lump Sum 210.3312 Removal and Disposal of Bond Breaker/Filler ACM (BV14) Square Foot 210.3313 Removal and Disposal of Bond Breaker/Filler ACM (BV14) Lump Sum 210.3314 Removal and Disposal of Bond Breaker/Filler ACM (BV14) Fixed Price Lump Sum Caulking (Bridges & Highways) 210.3401 Removal and Disposal of Caulking ACM Foot 210.3403 Removal and Disposal of Caulking ACM Lump Sum 210.3404 Removal and Disposal of Caulking ACM Fixed Price Lump Sum 210.3411 Removal and Disposal of Caulking ACM (BV14) Foot 210.3413 Removal and Disposal of Caulking ACM (BV14) Lump Sum 210.3414 Removal and Disposal of Caulking ACM (BV14) Fixed Price Lump Sum Miscellaneous (Bridges & Highways) 210.4801XX Removal and Disposal of Miscellaneous ACM Foot 210.4802XX Removal and Disposal of Miscellaneous ACM Square Foot 210.4803XX Removal and Disposal of Miscellaneous ACM Lump Sum 210.4804XX Removal and Disposal of Miscellaneous ACM Fixed Price Lump Sum

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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Sections 200 - 599 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 Volume 2 210.4811XX Removal and Disposal of Miscellaneous ACM (BV14) Foot 210.4812XX Removal and Disposal of Miscellaneous ACM (BV14) Square Foot 210.4813XX Removal and Disposal of Miscellaneous ACM (BV14) Lump Sum 210.4814XX Removal and Disposal of Miscellaneous ACM (BV14) Fixed Price Lump Sum Item Number Codes 210.xxyzXX where xx equals Category

10-28 Buildings, 29 Miscellaneous (Buildings)

30-47 Bridges and Highways, 48 Miscellaneous (Bridges and Highways)

where y equals BV

1-9 In order of listing within the category, 0 No BV

where z equals Payment Method 1=Foot, 2=Square Foot, 3=Lump Sum, 4=Fixed Price Lump Sum where XX denotes serialization (applicable to only miscellaneous items)