Commuter rail operating agreement

For the eight facilities listed in Table ES1-1 that have stormwater discharges permitted under the NPDES Multi-Sector General Stormwater Discharge Permit (MSGP), Environmental Subcontractor shall conduct quarterly stormwater drainage area inspections of the affected catch basins, associated drainage structures, and drainage areas in accordance with the requirements of the MSGP. The work must include inspections of oil/water separators, where present, that are associated with stormwater drainage. The scope of work for the oil/water separator inspections is included under a separate specification. Environmental Subcontractor shall develop drainage area inspection forms for conducting the quarterly inspections. The inspection forms are subject to the approval of the MBTA. Environmental Subcontractor shall complete the inspection forms for each drainage area inspection conducted and provide the completed form to the MBTA’s designated contact (ODRL 3.8-019).

Catch basins expected to contain oil-contaminated media are considered to be catch basins that are located in areas that receive drainage from diesel locomotive parking and/or staging areas at Commuter Rail Maintenance and Layover Facilities. These catch basins shall be equipped with oil absorbent basin guards or other oil absorbent material. The status of oil absorbent materials within catch basins shall be monitored during monthly inspections

Environmental Subcontractor shall conduct annual cleaning of catch basins to remove oil-contaminated media (water, oil, sludge, sediment, sand). The contaminated media shall be managed in accordance with hazardous waste management practices under 310 CMR 30.0000, Massachusetts Hazardous Waste Management regulations. For facilities where inspections are required in accordance with the NPDES MSGP, more frequent catch basin cleaning may be required based on the frequency of emergencies and spills caused by Environmental Subcontractor, and storm events. Environmental Subcontractor is responsible for any additional inspections and management of wastes generated during more frequent inspections and cleaning of both non-MSGP and MSGP catch basins resulting directly from Operators operations or storm events.

Catch basin cleaning shall consist of removing in its entirety all water, oil, sludge, sediment, and other material contained in the catch basin. Materials removed from the catch basins contaminated with oil may be considered hazardous waste. Environmental Subcontractor shall provide analytical testing, manifesting, and reporting services as required by applicable regulations. Environmental Subcontractor is responsible for proper and legal handling and offsite recycling or disposal of materials removed from the catch basins. Environmental Subcontractor must handle, transport, and dispose of materials in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, policies, ordinances, or guidelines applicable to the work.

Environmental Subcontractor shall conduct annual cleaning of catch basins that are not contaminated with oil. Such catch basins are expected to be located in parking areas and on platforms at Commuter Rail Stations and at Commuter Rail Maintenance and Layover Facility employee and commuter parking areas.

Cleaning of non-oil-contaminated media from catch basins shall consist of removing in its entirety and proper off-site recycling or disposal of material contained in the catch basin. It is expected that materials removed from non-oil-contaminated catch basins will not be classified as a hazardous waste. However, Environmental Subcontractor is responsible for proper and legal handling and offsite recycling or disposal of materials removed from the catch basins and must provide appropriate analytical testing, manifesting, and reporting services, if necessary, as required by applicable regulations. Environmental Subcontractor shall handle, transport, and dispose of materials in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, policies, ordinances, or guidelines applicable to the work.

Oil or Hazardous Material Releases Caused by Operator or Environmental Subcontractor

For releases of oil or other hazardous materials caused by Operator or Environmental Subcontractor that exceed an applicable reportable quantity established by the Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP), the Operator or Environmental Subcontractor shall notify the MassDEP and MBTA within two-hours of the release. The reportable quantity for oil is 10 gallons. The Operator or Environmental Subcontractor shall be identified as the Responsible Party (operator) during any MassDEP notification. The Operator or Environmental Subcontractor shall implement response actions as necessary to contain and cleanup the release at no additional costs to the MBTA. The Operator or Environmental Subcontractor shall retain a Licensed Site Professional (LSP) as necessary to prepare any required MassDEP submittals related to response actions associated with the release caused by Operator or Environmental Subcontractor.

Monthly Environmental Status Report

The MBTA Environmental Director shall receive a monthly status report of all open environmental sites on MBTA property or caused by MBTA equipment (each, an "Open Environmental Site Report") (ODRL 3.8-045). The Open Environmental Site Report shall detail all federal, state, and/or local issues of any kind that are ongoing or recently closed.

The Operator acknowledges and agrees that the Operator shall be responsible for the maintenance, repair and operation of the catch basin systems, as in effect on the Agreement Services Commencement Date, in accordance with the provisions of Section 4 (Onsite Subsurface Disposal System Servicing) of this Schedule 3.8 (Environmental Services) and the costs of all such services are included in the Annual Fee.

Environmental Subcontractor shall perform inspections of all facility drainage areas in accordance with the provisions of the EPA’s NPDES Multi-Sector General Stormwater Discharge Permit. Environmental Subcontractor shall prepare and submit to the MBTA an inspection report for each inspection, routine service, maintenance calls, and emergency service and maintenance, on a form to be developed by Environmental Subcontractor and approved by the MBTA (ODRL 3.8-023). The form shall be prepared to include all inspection items required for this work, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations and permit conditions. Environmental Subcontractor shall conduct inspections of catch basins and drainage areas at the time of catch basin cleanings.

Environmental Subcontractor shall notify the MBTA’s designated contact immediately to report any malfunctions of the MBTA’s drainage systems, noncompliance with a permit condition, identification of conditions requiring non-scheduled cleaning, evidence of a spill or contamination caused by the Operator, Environmental Subcontractor or by others, or indications of defective system components. The Operator in association with Environmental Subcontractor is responsible for all repairs and response actions associated with spills or emergencies caused by the Operator or Environmental Subcontractor.

The Operator or Environmental Subcontractor shall perform immediate maintenance, adjustments, or minor repairs to the catch basins and associated drainage systems as necessary based on results of the inspection. If a catch basin and/or its associated drainage appurtenances are found to require major repairs or replacement, the MBTA must be notified immediately. The Operator is responsible for repairs or replacements associated with damages to the facilities’ fixed assets caused by the Operator or Environmental Subcontractor.

Environmental Subcontractor shall collect, characterize, and remove from the facility all waste materials generated during this work in accordance with applicable local, state and federal regulations.

Environmental Subcontractor shall inspect the catch basins and drainage areas on a quarterly basis, or more frequently where and when conditions warrant. Environmental Subcontractor shall supply a schedule to the MBTA specifying when Systems will be inspected. This schedule will be subject to MBTA approval, and once approved, cannot be changed without the written approval from the MBTA.

Environmental Subcontractor is responsible for any snow removal required to access the catch basin to be inspected or cleaned. Cleaning of oil-contaminated catch basins requiring hazardous waste management practices under 310 CMR 30.0000 shall consist of entirely removing all water, oil, sludge, sediment, stones, and other matter contained in the catch basin. Cleaning may be performed by pump, handwork, and/or jetting as necessary to fully clean the catch basin. Dissimilar materials shall be segregated to the extent possible during cleaning. Prior to the cleaning of any oil-contaminated catch basin, Environmental Subcontractor shall provide a minimum of three working days notice to the MBTA to allow a joint inspection of the catch basin to confirm that the MBTA agrees that hazardous waste management practices are required.

Catch basins may be cleaned by using a clamshell apparatus where water is allowed to drain back to the catch basin only where petroleum and/or other hazardous materials are not present in the catch basin. Environmental Subcontractor shall ensure that all materials contained in the catch basins are removed for proper off-site recycling or disposal. Environmental Subcontractor is responsible for evaluating the proper and legal disposal of the materials removed from the catch basins during cleaning, including the collection and analysis of samples as necessary to meet the requirements of the receiving facility.

Licenses and Permits

It shall be Environmental Subcontractor’s responsibility to obtain all necessary permits, licenses, and/or certifications from federal, state, and/or local regulatory agencies required for the management, transportation, and disposal of hazardous and/or non-hazardous wastes generated during this work.

Environmental Subcontractor shall prepare all applications and obtain all licenses, permits and registrations required by local, state, and federal agencies for work to be performed for the catch basins included under this specification. Environmental Subcontractor must ensure that catch basins are maintained in compliance with the NPDES MSGP permit conditions including inspection, monitoring, and reporting requirements.

OIL/WATER SEPARATOR SYSTEM SERVICING

This specification defines the conditions and requirements for the operation and maintenance of oil/water separators and separator systems located throughout the Service Property. Environmental Subcontractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to operate, maintain, repair, inspect, skim, pump, and clean oil/water separators and separator systems. Oil/water separator systems shall include all drip pans, piping and other systems associated with the oil/water separator.

For the purposes of this specification, inspections shall consist of visual observation of oil/water separator system components and associated equipment, and recording of observed conditions on approved inspection forms, in accordance with manufacturer specifications, good engineering practice, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations. Inspections shall include maintenance of system equipment and components including adsorbent booms, cleaning, adjustment, and calibration of system components and associated equipment. Environmental Subcontractor is responsible for all snow removal to access the oil/water systems.

For the purposes of this specification, skimming shall include pumping of the floating oil contained within the separators and system chambers, and pumping of all oil contained in associated waste oil holding tanks. Cleaning shall consist of entirely removing by pump and handwork, and by jetting as necessary, all water, oil, sludge, sediments, and other matter contained in separators, chambers, holding tanks, and connecting piping.

The Operator shall conduct minor repairs to oil/water separator system components including, but not limited to, jetting/snaking of clogged or damaged building sewers and component piping, repair or replacement of drip pans, replacement of separator and chamber covers; removal and replacement of adsorbent booms as necessary in oil/water separators and at outfalls; and replacement of pumps, and level float switches and sensors. Major repairs include replacement of oil/water separators, chambers, level control panels, sewers, and underground piping.

Environmental Subcontractor shall properly handle and dispose of water, oil and material residuals generated in performing services. Environmental Subcontractor shall handle, transport, and dispose of residuals in accordance with EPA and MassDEP rules and regulations and provide analytical testing, manifesting, and reporting services.

Environmental Subcontractor shall perform work at nineteen locations. Some locations have more than one oil/water separator/system. Table ES2-1 summarizes the available data on most of the separators and associated systems on the Service Property

Table ES2-1 Oil/Water Separator System Information

The Operator acknowledges and agrees that the Operator shall be responsible for the maintenance, repair and operation of the oil/water separator systems, as in effect on the Agreement Services Commencement Date, in accordance with the provisions of Section 4 (Onsite Subsurface Disposal System Servicing) of this Schedule 3.8 (Environmental Services) and the costs of all such services are included in the Annual Fee.

For all the facilities and oil/water separators identified in this specification, Environmental Subcontractor shall perform the following tasks:

Individual Operation and Maintenance Plans (O&M) shall be prepared (ODRL 3.8-021). Included with each O&M Plan, Environmental Subcontractor shall develop an Inspection Plan with inspection forms and provide an assessment of existing conditions and a staffing plan. The O&M Plans are subject to the approval of the MBTA.

Environmental Subcontractor shall conduct, at a minimum, monthly inspections of all identified separators and associated equipment and appurtenances. Additional inspections shall be performed following significant storm events. Environmental Subcontractor shall complete the approved inspection forms for each facility and submit the completed form to the MBTA’s designated contact monthly (ODRL 3.8-022). All inspections forms shall also be maintained in the Operators files.

If, based on an inspection, skimming, cleaning, or adsorbent boom replacement is required, Environmental Subcontractor shall conduct skimming, cleaning, or replacement as needed. After each significant storm event, Environmental Subcontractor shall inspect all absorbent booms and make replacements where required. Environmental Subcontractor shall conduct minor repairs and emergency services on the oil/water separator systems as needed.

Specific details for each individual facility are summarized below.

The oil/water separators at the BET receive drainage from drip pans located in the rail yards designed to collect drippings from the diesel locomotives. Waste oil collected by the separators is pumped to a waste oil holding tank, one tank for each separator. Environmental Subcontractor shall develop an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Plan for each of the three oil/water separator systems. The O&M Plan shall include an assessment of existing conditions and a staffing plan for executing the work subject to the review and approval of the MBTA.

Environmental Subcontractor shall conduct a complete cleaning and inspection of the drip pans, oil/water separators systems and waste oil holding tanks if required based on the results of an inspection.

Prison Point Bridge

The oil/water separator system at the Prison Point Bridge receives drainage from the BET and from the local storm drainage system. Environmental Subcontractor shall follow the current O&M Plan for the overall separator system including the Rope Skimmer and Chamber and the Cambridge Chambers. During significant storm events the oil/water separator system shall be monitored, which includes the manual operation of pumps and pump systems, to ensure continued proper operation.

Environmental Subcontractor shall provide all monitoring, testing, and reporting required under the Facility’s NPDES Discharge Permit Number MA0003590.

Environmental Subcontractor shall skim the floating oil from the Cambridge Chambers and pump the oil from the skimmer waste oil holding tank whenever required based on an inspection. Environmental Subcontractor shall conduct a full cleaning of the complete oil/water separator system if required based on the results of an inspection.

Environmental Subcontractor shall inspect the oil/water separators located at these facilities, at a minimum, once a month to ensure that the separators are operating satisfactorily. Environmental Subcontractor shall provide all monitoring, testing, and reporting required under the Facility’s Multi-Sector General Stormwater Permit Numbers MAR05D158 and MAR151, respectively.

Environmental Subcontractor shall inspect the separator located at North Station, at a minimum, once a month to ensure that the separator is operating satisfactorily. Environmental Subcontractor shall provide all monitoring, testing, and reporting required under the Facility’s NPDES Discharge Permit Number MA0028941.

Environmental Subcontractor shall inspect the separators located at these facilities, at a minimum, once a month to ensure that the separators are operating satisfactorily.

Environmental Subcontractor shall perform inspections of the MBTA’s oil/water separator systems. Environmental Subcontractor is responsible for all snow removal to access the systems to perform the inspections. Subcontractor must prepare and submit to the MBTA an inspection report for each inspection and routine service and maintenance call on a form to be developed by Environmental Subcontractor and approved by the MBTA. Environmental Subcontractor shall conduct inspections and routine service and maintenance of each oil/water separator on the Service Property. Inventories of existing oil/water separators include a total of nineteen: three at the Boston Engine Terminal, two at Greenbush, one at North Station, one at Prison Point Bridge, two as Salem, one at Widett Circle and a total of ten at the layover and maintenance facilities located throughout the system.

Environmental Subcontractor shall notify the MBTA’s designated contact immediately to report any malfunctions of the oil/water separator systems, noncompliance with a permit condition, identification of conditions requiring non-scheduled pumping or cleaning, evidence of leakage or subsurface contamination, or other signs of defective system components.

Operator or Environmental Subcontractor shall perform immediate maintenance, adjustments, or minor repairs to the oil/water separator systems as necessary based on results of the inspection. If an oil/water separator system is found to require major repairs or replacement, the MBTA must be notified immediately. The Operator is responsible for repairs or replacements associated with damages to the facilities’ fixed assets caused by the Operator or Environmental Subcontractor.

Environmental Subcontractor shall collect, sample for analytical analysis as required by the receiving facility, characterize, and remove from the facility all waste materials generated during this work in accordance with applicable local, state and federal regulations.

Inspection Forms

Environmental Subcontractor shall prepare inspection forms designed to conduct monthly and full cleaning inspections of the MBTA’s oil/water separator systems. The forms shall be prepared to include all inspection items required for this work, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations. The Forms shall be subject to the approval of the MBTA (ODRL 3.8-022).

Environmental Subcontractor shall at a minimum conduct monthly inspections of the separators and associated equipment and appurtenances including but not limited to the controls, level sensors, leak detection systems, adsorbent booms, alarms, skimmers, pumps and piping. Inspections shall include cleaning, adjustment, calibration, and minor repairs to the controls, sensors, alarms, pumps and piping associated with the separators. Environmental Subcontractor shall inspect and monitor the Prison Point oil/water separator system during significant storm events. Inspection and monitoring includes the manual operation of pumps and pump systems, to ensure continued proper operation. Environmental Subcontractor shall make inspections of all oil/water separator system, including inspection and replacement of damaged absorbent booms, after every significant storm event. Cleaning, adjustment, and calibration shall be conducted in accordance with the equipment manufacturer’s specifications and good engineering practice. The inspections shall include the measurement of floating oil and collected sludge and sediments inside separators, adsorbent booms, chambers, and waste oil holding tanks. Environmental Subcontractor shall report observed malfunctions to the MBTA’s designated contact immediately. Environmental Subcontractor shall complete an approved inspection form and submit the completed form to the MBTA’s designated contact monthly (ODRL 3.8-022).

Environmental Subcontractor must supply a detailed schedule to the MBTA specifying when Systems will be inspected (ODRL 3.8-022). This schedule will be subject to MBTA approval, and once approved, cannot be changed without the consent of the MBTA.

If, based on an inspection, skimming and/or cleaning of an oil/water separator system component or replacement of an adsorbent boom is required, Environmental Subcontractor shall conduct pumping, cleaning or replacement as needed. In determining the need to conduct skimming/cleaning/boom replacement, Environmental Subcontractor shall use good engineering practice and follow manufacturer recommendations when evaluating the results of oil, sludge, and sediment measurements made during inspections.

Skimming shall include pumping of the floating oil contained within the separators, system chambers, and pumping all oil from associated waste oil holding tanks. Pumping shall be to an appropriate vehicle or container for proper transport and offsite disposal. Skimming/pumping shall be conducted on a quarterly basis unless the MBTA requests a change in service frequency or servicing is required based on an inspection.

Cleaning shall consist of entirely removing by pump and handwork, and by jetting as necessary, all water, oil, sludge, sediment, mud and other matter contained in separators, associated systems, and connecting piping. Cleaning includes the jetting of pipes, mechanical augering, or other means necessary to free a potential clog condition. Cleaning includes pumping the contents of separators, chambers, holding tank and appurtenances to an appropriate vehicle or container for proper transport and offsite disposal. Cleaning of each oil/water separator shall be conducted at a minimum once per calendar year, or more frequently if inspection warrants or, upon the request of the MBTA. Adsorbent booms located in the systems shall also be replaced as necessary. Upon completion of cleaning, Environmental Subcontractor shall add clean tap water to the separator chambers to raise water to operating levels of the baffle/water seal. For the purposes of adding clean water to separator systems, Environmental Subcontractor may use MBTA water sources where available.

Cleaning shall also include a visual inspection of the inside of the separators, chambers and/or holding tanks to verify the structural integrity of the separators, tanks, and systems. This cleaning inspection shall be recorded on an approved inspection form and submitted to the MBTA’s designated contact. Structural issues requiring immediate or future repair shall be photographed and documented by Environmental Subcontractor and reported immediately to the MBTA’s designated contact.

Boom Replacement

Environmental Subcontractor shall inspect and replace, when necessary, absorbent booms at all oil/water separator systems and outfalls after each significant storm event.

Environmental Subcontractor shall provide the following NPDES Permit-related services.

Prison Point Bridge:

Environmental Subcontractor shall provide all monitoring, testing, and reporting required under the Facility’s NPDES Discharge Permit Number MA0003590. This permit requires that an estimate of flow, water samples of the discharge, measurement of temperature and pH, and observation of floating solids and foam is performed monthly. The grab samples are to be analyzed for parameters outlined in the NPDES permit at a MassDEP certified laboratory. Reporting includes completion of quarterly Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs). Environmental Subcontractor shall complete all permit-required monitoring, testing, and reports and submit reports to the MBTA’s designated contact in a timely manner such that the MBTA can submit the reports to the EPA and MassDEP by the dates listed in the permit (ODRL 3.8-023).

Environmental Subcontractor shall collect and record all information required by the permit and provide this information to the MBTA for inclusions with the DMRs (ODRL 3.8-023). In the event that monitoring results indicate noncompliance with the permit, Environmental Subcontractor shall immediately notify the MBTA and provide a description of the cause of the noncompliance and other information required by the permit (ODRL 3.8-023).

In addition to the NPDES requirements at Prison Point, Environmental Subcontractor shall manually operate transfer pumps located within the oil/water system. The manual operation of the pumps is required during significant storm events. Environmental Subcontractor’s staffing plan shall also include provisions for providing staff on an on-call emergency basis to operate the pumps during significant storm events.

North Station:

Environmental Subcontractor shall provide all monitoring, testing, and reporting required under the Facility’s NPDES Discharge Permit Number MA0028941. The North Station permit requires an estimate of flow, water samples of the discharge, measurement of temperature and pH, and observation of floating solids and foam to be performed monthly. Grab samples are to be analyzed for parameters outlined in the NPDES permit. Reporting includes completion of quarterly Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs). Environmental Subcontractor shall complete all permit-required monitoring, testing, and reports and submit reports to the MBTA’s designated contact in a timely manner such that the MBTA can submit the reports to the EPA and MassDEP by the dates listed in the permit (ODRL 3.8-023).

Environmental Subcontractor shall collect and record all information required by the permit and provide this information to the MBTA for inclusions with the DMRs. In the event that monitoring results indicate noncompliance with the permit, Environmental Subcontractor shall immediately notify the MBTA and provide a description of the cause of the noncompliance and other information required by the permit. Environmental Subcontractor shall provide any additional testing, reporting or coordination associated with the North Station oil/water separator system that may be required for MBTA or other Massachusetts government agencies projects.

Operation and Maintenance Plans

Environmental Subcontractor shall review the current Operations & Maintenance Plan that includes an Operations & Maintenance Manual, Staffing Plan (O&M Manual) and Inspection Plan per these specifications for the MBTA’s oil/water separator systems located at the BET and Prison Point Bridge. The O& M Manual shall be updated to include an assessment of existing conditions and a staffing plan for executing the work, subject to the review and approval of the MBTA.

Environmental Subcontractor shall review the current Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Manual based on the requirements of Massachusetts regulations (314 CMR 12) that specifies the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for each unit operation and provides a schedule for preventive maintenance (PM) for each unit operation and its appurtenances and associated equipment. SOPs and PM must be conducted in accordance with equipment manufacturer specifications. The O&M Manual must include, at a minimum, the following:

Facility Overview

Facility and Emergency Contacts

System Operator Qualifications, Licensing, and Training Requirements

Instrumentation and Alarms

Support Systems (Power, Plumbing)

Standard Operating Procedures

Preventive Maintenance Schedule

Sampling and Testing Requirements

Waste Identification, Characterization, and Management Requirements

Record-keeping Requirements

Safety Requirements

Emergency Procedures and Contingency Plan

Facility Plans

Tools and Spare Parts Inventory and Parts Supplier Contacts

References to Manufacturer Service Manuals

Staffing Plan

Environmental Subcontractor shall conduct an evaluation of the staffing for certain oil/water separator systems. The staffing requirements shall include provisions for on-call staffing 24 hours/day, 7 days /week, 52 weeks/year using certified, grade 3 industrial, wastewater treatment plant operators based on the Staffing Plan to be updated by Environmental Subcontractor and submitted for approval to MBTA.

For the BET and Prison Point Bridge oil/water separator systems, Environmental Subcontractor shall update the written Staffing Plan to provide on-call operators with current and valid certification at the Full Operator Status requirements for operating the MBTA’s oil/water separator systems based on the requirements of 257 CMR 2.00 (ODRL 3.8-021). The Staffing Plan shall be written in accordance with Massachusetts regulations (314 CMR 12) and shall specify the number and qualifications of personnel necessary to ensure proper and continuous operation of the oil/water separator systems.

Existing Conditions Assessments and Inspection Plans

Environmental Subcontractor shall conduct an existing conditions assessment for the oil/water separator systems in place at the BET and Prison Point Bridge to document the type and condition of the separators, equipment, and appurtenances. Environmental Subcontractor shall review and update (if necessary) the current Inspection Plan that specifies the inspection requirements for these systems. The inspection requirements shall be based on manufacturer recommendations and good engineering practice (ODRL 3.8-022).

Inspection Plans include inspection forms designed to conduct monthly and full cleaning inspections of the MBTA’s oil/water separator systems. The forms shall include all inspection items required for this work, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

Environmental Subcontractor shall supply a copy of the updated O&M Plans complete with O&M Manuals, Staffing Plans and Inspection Plans to the MBTA for MBTA approval within 45 days of the beginning of the contract term (ODRL 3.8-020). The MBTA shall have the right to comment on the O&M Plans, and Environmental Subcontractor must address any and all deficiencies noted by the MBTA and provide final updated O&M Plans within 15 days of receipt of the MBTA’s comments (ODRL 3.8-021). A copy of the final O&M Plans must be provided to the MBTA and a copy maintained by Environmental Subcontractor. Up-to-date copies of manufacturer service manuals must be maintained at the Facility. Requirements of the O&M Plans cannot be changed without the approval of the MBTA.

Operator or Environmental Subcontractor shall perform minor repairs on oil/water separator system components including, but are not limited to, jetting/snaking of clogged or damaged building sewers, and component piping, repair or replacement of drip pans, replacement of separator and chamber covers; removal and replacement of adsorbent booms in oil/water separators and at outfalls; and replacement of pumps, and level float switches and sensors.

If an oil/water separator system is found to require major repairs or replacement, the MBTA shall be contacted immediately. The Operator is responsible for repairs or replacements associated with damages to the facilities’ fixed assets caused by the Operator or Environmental Subcontractor.

Spare Parts and Emergency Repairs and Services

Services

Environmental Subcontractor shall be responsible for the following services:

The Operator shall respond immediately upon becoming aware of a malfunction or to requests by the MBTA for repairs of any nature.

The Operator shall complete repairs to oil/water separator systems, appurtenances, and associated equipment within a 24-hour period whenever possible.

The Operator shall maintain an up to date inventory of tools and parts for maintaining the oil/water separator systems.

Spare Parts List

Environmental Subcontractor shall develop and submit to the MBTA for approval within 45 days of the Notice to Proceed, a list of spare parts recommended by the oil/water separator systems and associated equipment manufacturers for each oil/water separator/system, appurtenance, and equipment component (ODRL 3.8-024). For each spare part,

Environmental Subcontractor shall provide the following information:

supplier name, address, telephone number

emergency telephone number

delivery time

unit price

The Operator shall maintain and keep current, the spare parts list.

Environmental Subcontractor shall develop and submit to the MBTA for approval within 45 days of the Notice to Proceed, a list of critical spare parts recommended by the oil/water separator system and associated equipment manufacturers for each oil/water separator system, appurtenance, and equipment component. Environmental Subcontractor shall maintain an inventory of all items listed on the MBTA-approved spare parts inventory list (ODRL 3.8-024).

The Operator in coordination with Environmental Subcontractor must ensure that emergency repairs are completed within 30 days of malfunction discovery. Environmental Subcontractor is responsible for completing an application for an oil/water separator system Construction Permit, or obtain other applicable approvals/permits, if required, within 30 days of malfunction discovery. The Operator shall use new parts to make repairs and/or replacements to the MBTA’s oil/water separator systems.

Environmental Subcontractor shall respond within 24 hours to requests by the MBTA for emergency skimming/cleaning services. Environmental Subcontractor shall provide emergency skimming/cleaning services necessary to prevent backup. Environmental Subcontractor shall complete and submit skimming/cleaning reports to the MBTA’s designated contact for each skimming/cleaning event.

Environmental Subcontractor’s shall obtain all necessary permits, licenses, and/or certifications from federal, state, and/or local regulatory agencies required for the management, transportation, and disposal of the various hazardous and/or non-hazardous wastes generated under these specifications.

Environmental Subcontractor shall research licensing, permitting, and registration requirements, prepare applications and obtain licenses, permits and registrations required by local, state, and federal agencies for the oil/water separators included under these specifications. Environmental Subcontractor must maintain separators in compliance with permit conditions including inspection, monitoring, and reporting requirements.

Environmental Subcontractor shall maintain compliance with discharge permits for the drainage systems included under these specifications including compliance with existing and future Multi-Sector General Stormwater Discharge Permits and permits for discharge to local sanitary districts. Environmental Subcontractor is responsible for conducting monitoring and testing of oil/water separator discharges when required by permit conditions and/or by local, state, or federal regulatory agencies.

ONSITE SUBSURFACE DISPOSAL SYSTEM SERVICING

Description of Services

These specifications define the conditions and requirements for the inspection; maintenance; minor repair; and pumping of onsite subsurface sewage disposal systems on the Service Property.

On-Site Subsurface Sewage Disposal Systems (disposal systems) include septic systems, tight tanks, and cesspools and their associated piping, equipment, and appurtenances.

Minor repairs to disposal systems include but are not limited to jetting/snaking of clogged or damaged building sewers, component piping, and distribution lines; replacement of covers and tees for septic tanks, distribution boxes, and cesspools; and replacement of pumps, level float switches, and sensors.

Major repairs include replacement of septic tanks, distribution boxes, control panels, sewers and distribution lines, and leaching trenches/fields.

For the purposes of this specification:

Inspections shall consist of visual observation of disposal system components and associated equipment, and recording of observed conditions on approved inspection forms, in accordance with manufacturer specifications, good engineering practice, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

Maintenance shall include cleaning, adjustment, and calibration of system components and associated equipment.

Pumping shall include removing in its entirety all water, sludge, scum, solids, and other materials contained in the disposal systems and transport of these materials for proper and legal off-site disposal.

Environmental Subcontractor is responsible for proper and legal handling and offsite disposal of all septage and material residuals removed from the disposal systems. Environmental Subcontractor must handle, transport, and dispose of residuals in accordance with all applicable, local, state, and federal regulations, policies, ordinances, and guidelines, and provide maintenance and reporting services in accordance with these specifications.

Table ES3-1 summarizes site-specific data supplied by the MBTA for each Disposal System included in this specification.