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**Document Name:**

> Walsh Bros. Dana Farber Project Specifications

**Organization/Agency Responsible:**

> Massachusetts Dana Farber Cancer Institute

**Contact:** Joseph Breen

> Associate Vice President
>
> Walsh Brothers
>
> Dana Farber Field Office
>
> 617-878-4800
>
> fax: 617-582-8395
>
> jbreen@walshbrothers.com
>
> **or**
>
> Joe Bassi
>
> Senior Project Manager
>
> Dana Farber Institute
>
> 617-582-8390
>
> fax: 617-582-8395
>
> Joe_Bassi@DFCI.HARVARD.EDU

**Description:** Dana Farber Cancer Institute -- Walsh Brothers

> Emission control devices are required for all diesel-powered non-road
> construction equipment used on the project for more than 30 days.
> Contractors shall use methods to control nuisance odors associated
> with diesel emissions from construction equipment, implement dust
> control measures, and comply with idling reduction requirements.

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**[Dana Farber Cancer Institute OXIDATION CATALYST AND NO-IDLING
SPECIFICATIONS]{.underline}**

All Contractor and Sub-Contractor diesel-powered non-road construction
equipment with engine horsepower (HP) ratings of 60 HP and above, which
is used on the project for a period in excess of 30 days, shall be
retrofitted with Emission Control Devices in order to reduce diesel
emissions. In addition, all motor vehicles and construction equipment
shall comply with all pertinent local, state and federal regulations
covering exhaust emission control and safety.

The reduction of emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), carbon
monoxide (CO), and particulate matter (PM) from diesel-powered equipment
shall be accomplished by installing Retrofit Emission Control Devices.

The acceptable Retrofit Emission Control Devices for the project shall
consist of oxidation catalysts that (1) are included on the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) *Verified Retrofit Technology
List;* and (2) are verified by EPA or certified by the manufacturer to
provide a minimum emissions reduction of 42 percent for VOCs, 31 percent
for CO and 20 percent for PM. Attainment of the required reduction in PM
emissions can also be accomplished by using less polluting Clean Fuels
(e.g. PuriNOx).

Construction shall not proceed until the Contractor has submitted a
certified list of the non-road diesel --powered construction equipment
that will be retrofitted with emission control devices. The list shall
include (1) the equipment number, type, make and
Contractor/Sub-Contractor; and (2) the emission control device make,
model and EPA verification number. The Contractor shall also identify
any vehicles that will use Clean Fuels. Equipment that has been
retrofitted with an emission control device shall be stenciled or
otherwise clearly marked as "Low Emission Equipment"

The Contractor shall submit monthly reports, updating the same
information state above, including the quantity of Clean Fuel utilized.
The addition or deletion of non-road diesel equipment shall be indicated
in the report.

In addition to installing the required emission control devices, the
contractor shall use methods to control nuisance odors associated with
diesel emissions from construction equipment including without
limitation the following: (1) turning off diesel combustion engines on
construction equipment not in active use, and on trucks that are idling
while waiting to load or unload material for five minutes or more; (2)
locating diesel equipment away from the general public and sensitive
receptors (e. g., fresh air intakes, air conditioners and windows); and
(3) utilizing electronically-powered scissor/man lifts.

Any costs associated with implementing the dust control and diesel
equipment emissions controls as specified in this section shall be
included in the general cost of the contract, provided as an add/deduct
alternate as requested on Bid Form.

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