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**Document Name:**

> O'Hare Modernization Program Diesel Vehicle Emissions Controls

**Organization/Agency Responsible:**

> O'Hare Modernization Program

**Contact:** Roderick Drew

> Public Affairs Director
>
> O'Hare Modernization Program
>
> Roderick.drew@cityofchicago.org
>
> 773-462-7340

**Description:** O'Hare Modernization Program

> The Chicago O'Hare Modernization Program (OMP) developed design and
> construction standards for construction equipment and vehicles that
> reduce air emissions through cleaner fuels, diesel oxidation catalysts
> (DOCs) and diesel particulate filters (DPFs), ultra-low sulfur diesel
> fuel (ULSD), idling restrictions, and cleaner vehicle options.
>
> CONSTRUCTION AIR QUALITY -- DIESEL VEHICLE EMISSIONS CONTROLS
>
> SECTION 01111

1.  GENERAL

    1.  DESCRIPTION

        A.  The O'Hare Modernization Program (OMP) developed a
            "Sustainable Design Manual" (SDM) as an integral part of the
            overall design and construction standards for the OMP. (City
            of Chicago, O'Hare Modernization Program, Sustainable Design
            Manual. O'Hare Modernization Program. December 2003 can be
            found at
            [**www.oharemodernization.org**](http://www.oharemodernization.org/),
            see "OMP Public Information".) Its vision states that
            "O'Hare International Airport will continue to evolve as a
            benchmark for environmental stewardship in design and
            construction. The OMP will embrace the best possible
            environmental, social, and fiscally responsible practices to
            enhance the quality of life and maintain consistency with
            the overall mission and goals of the City of Chicago."

        B.  Section 8.5 of the OMP SDM, "Clean Fuel Construction
            Vehicles", includes consideration of requiring "...that a
            portion of the construction vehicle fleet be clean fuel
            vehicles and/or incorporate clean air technologies."

        C.  The specifications herein meet and exceed the scope of
            Section 8.5 of the OMP SDM and will benefit the Chicagoland
            region by providing meaningful reductions in air emissions
            associated with OMP construction activity.

2.  PRODUCTS

    1.  FUEL USE REQUIREMENTS

        A.  The fuel use requirements apply to all off-road vehicles and
            equipment utilized by Contractors, Subcontractors and
            Suppliers that are on the project site for a minimum period
            of fourteen (14) consecutive calendar days.

        B.  The fuel use requirements apply to all on-road vehicles and
            equipment utilized by Contractors, Subcontractors and
            Suppliers that transport materials regularly to and from the
            Project site that exceed five (5) calendar days per month
            accessing the work site.

        C.  The contractor must utilize Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD)
            for all diesel-powered vehicles and equipment (both mobile
            and stationary) with engine HP ratings of 50 HP or more that
            are utilized on the Project site. It should be noted that
            ULSD fuel is readily available in the Chicagoland area.
            Also, it should be noted that the requirements stated herein
            are compatible with, but in advance of, Federal requirements
            for the use of ULSD fuel for both on-road (2007) and
            off-road (2010) vehicles. The ULSD must conform to the
            American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) D975 with
            the following additional specifications:

            1.  ASTM D5453 15 ppm Sulfur maximum

            2.  ASTM D6078 Lubricity (SBOCLE) 3100g minimum

            3.  ASTM D613 Cetane 45 minimum

    2.  EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS

        A.  The equipment technology requirements apply to all off-road
            vehicles and equipment utilized by Contractors,
            Subcontractors and Suppliers that are on the Project site
            for a minimum period of fourteen (14) consecutive calendar
            days.

        B.  These requirements do not apply to on-road vehicles and
            equipment, however Contractors, Subcontractors and Suppliers
            that transport materials regularly to and from the Project
            site are encouraged to follow these requirements to the best
            of their ability.

        C.  Requirements:

            1.  All off-road diesel-powered vehicles and equipment (both
                mobile and stationary), as applicable, with engine HP
                ratings of 50 HP or more, must install and or retrofit
                with emissions control devices that will reduce
                emissions prior to utilization of said equipment on the
                Project. The Retrofit Emission Control Devices must
                consist of diesel oxidation catalysts, diesel
                particulate filters or similar retrofit equipment
                control technology that

                a.  is included on the EPA Verified Retrofit Technology
                    List
                    (<http://www.epa.gov/otaq/retrofit/retroverifiedlist.htm>)
                    or verified by the California Air Resources Board
                    (CARB)
                    (<http://www.arb.ca.gov/diesel/verdev/verdev.htm>)
                    or

                b.  is verified by EPA or represented by the
                    manufacturer in writing, to provide a minimum
                    emissions reduction of 20% PM, 20% CO, and 40% HC
                    when used with Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel fuel.

                c.  This requirement applies unless the vehicle or
                    equipment is either EPA Tier 2 Rule compliant or
                    meets the horsepower/model year defined in the table
                    below:

  --------------------------------- -------------------------------------
  Horsepower Range                  Model Year (or newer)

  50-99                             2004

  100-299                           2003

  300-599                           2001

  600-749                           2002

  750 and up                        2006
  --------------------------------- -------------------------------------

3.  INTERPRETATION OF REQUIREMENTS

    A.  The interpretation of these requirements and any determination
        of lack of compliance with these requirements may be made the
        subject of a claim to the Director. However, the Director's
        decision will be final. The Contractor may not file a dispute
        under Article XVII of Part 2 General Conditions.

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3.  EXECUTION

    1.  GENERAL

        A.  Throughout the Project, the contractor will submit a
            certified monthly fuel report to the OMP CM, which lists the
            supplier and the amount of fuel delivered to each piece of
            equipment and each vehicle used on the Project to which the
            fuel use requirements apply. The Director has the option, in
            addition to any other remedies available to the City, to
            withhold monthly progress payments until such time as the
            Contractor submits the required information.

        B.  All vehicles and equipment to which this requirement is
            applicable will be subject to random inspections to ensure
            full compliance with these requirements. If any equipment is
            found to be non-compliant, the Contractor, Subcontractor or
            Supplier must remove or retrofit this equipment or vehicle
            within 24 hours or be subject to possible impoundment by the
            Department of Aviation until that piece of equipment or
            vehicle is removed from Project.

            Prior to the start of construction the contractor must
            submit in writing a list of equipment to the OMP CM that
            will be utilized as part of the Project for inspection to
            ensure that all of these requirements have been implemented.
            Equipment and vehicles brought on-site over the course of
            the Project must be submitted in writing on or before the
            date the equipment or vehicle is delivered to the site. The
            list(s) must include the following:

            1.  Contractor/sub-contractor name,

            2.  Equipment number, type, make, model, year, horsepower
                rating, and VIN,

            3.  EPA tier-rule compliant level or the emission control
                device make, model and EPA or manufacturer verification
                letter.

            4.  The Director has the option, in addition to any other
                remedies available to the City, to withhold monthly
                progress payments until such time as the contractor
                submits the required information.

        C.  Idling Restrictions

            1.  Idling of diesel powered vehicles and equipment must not
                be permitted during periods of non-active vehicle use.
                Diesel powered engines shall not be allowed to idle for
                more than five consecutive minutes in a 60-minute period
                when the equipment is; not in use, occupied by an
                operator, or otherwise in motion, except only as
                follows:

                a.  When equipment is forced to remain motionless
                    because of traffic conditions or mechanical
                    difficulties over which the operator has no control,

                b.  When it is necessary to operate auxiliary systems
                    installed on the equipment, only when such system
                    operation is necessary to accomplish the intended
                    use of the equipment,

                c.  To bring the equipment to the manufacturers
                    recommended operating temperature,

                d.  When the ambient temperature is below forty (40)
                    degrees F or above eighty (80) degrees F, or

                e.  When equipment is being repaired.

        D.  Clean Buses/Light Duty Vehicles

            1.  Contractors are encouraged to identify and incorporate
                any other measures that may assist in reducing air
                quality emissions as a result of Project construction.
                For example, many cleaner vehicle options now exist for
                employee shuttle buses and Light Duty Vehicles (LDVs)
                including compressed natural gas (CNG), hybrid
                (fuel/electric), flex fuel, and demand on displacement.
                The availability of cleaner vehicle options is
                anticipated to expand over time and over the course of
                the Project. Contractors working on the Project are
                strongly encouraged to consider these options when
                making purchase decisions.

4.  METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

    1.  MEASUREMENT

        A.  Construction Air Quality and Diesel Vehicle Emissions
            Controls will not be measured separately for payment, but
            will be considered incidental to the overall contract.

5.  BASIS OF PAYMENT

    1.  PAYMENT

        A.  All costs associated with meeting these requirements are
            incidental to the overall contract. No additional time or
            monies will be granted to the contractor for compliance with
            these requirements and any associated regulations.

**[END OF SECTION 01111]{.underline}**

**(Contractor's Letterhead)**

**O'Hare Modernization Program\
Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel\
Contractor/Subcontractor Equipment Verification Report**

Construction Air Quality -- Diesel Vehicle Emissions Control\
Section 01111

  --------------- ----------- ------ ------ ------- ------ ---- ----- -- ------------ ---- ------ ------- ----------------
                                                                         EPA                              
                                                                         Compliance                       

  Contractor or   Equipment   Type   Make   Model   Year   HP   VIN      EPA Tier     Or   Make   Model   EPA or
  Subcontractor   Number                                                 Rule                             Manufacturer's
                                                                         Compliant                        Verification
                                                                         Level                            Letter?

                                                                                                          

                                                                                                          

                                                                                                          

                                                                                                          

                                                                                                          

                                                                                                          

                                                                                                          

                                                                                                          

                                                                                                          

                                                                                                          

                                                                                                          

                                                                                                          

                                                                                                          

                                                                                                          

                                                                                                          

                                                                                                          

                                                                                                          
  --------------- ----------- ------ ------ ------- ------ ---- ----- -- ------------ ---- ------ ------- ----------------

In connection with the above captioned project: I, (name), (title) of
(company name), do hereby\
state that the information as it is portrayed above on this Equipment
Verification Report is a true\
and accurate account of all equipment that is currently scheduled to be
utilized on this project.

**Company**

**Print Name**

**Title**

**Signature**

**Date**

**O'HARE MODERNIZATION PROGRAM\
CONTRACTOR EQUIPMENT LISTING\
**Construction Air Quality -- Diesel Vehicle Emissions Control Section
01111

  --------- ------------- ------ -------- ------ ------------ ------ -------------- -----------
  Machine   Description   Unit   Serial   Year   Horsepower   Tier   Date           Notes
  \#                      \#     \#              Rating              Retrofitted\   
                                                                     (if            
                                                                     applicable)    

  1                                                                                 

  2                                                                                 

  3                                                                                 

  4                                                                                 

  5                                                                                 

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  --------- ------------- ------ -------- ------ ------------ ------ -------------- -----------

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Certify the above information is accurate.**                        |
|                                                                       |
| Company                                                               |
|                                                                       |
| Print Name                                                            |
|                                                                       |
| Title                                                                 |
|                                                                       |
| Signature                                                             |
|                                                                       |
| Date                                                                  |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

REVIEWED BY:

**O'HARE MODERNIZATION PROGRAM\
CONTRACTOR MONTHLY FUEL USAGE SUMMARY REPORT\
\[MONTH YEAR\]**

  --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
            Machine   1         2         3         4         5         6         7         8         9         10
            \#                                                                                                  

                                                                                                                

  Date      Day       Gallons   Gallons   Gallons   Gallons   Gallons   Gallons   Gallons   Gallons   Gallons   Gallons
  Fueled                                                                                                        

            Sun       x         x         x         x         x         x         x         x         x         x

            Mon                                                                                                 

            Tues                                                                                                

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            Sun       x         x         x         x         x         x         x         x         x         x

            Mon                                                                                                 

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            Sun       x         x         x         x         x         x         x         x         x         x

            Mon                                                                                                 

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            Sun       x         x         x         x         x         x         x         x         x         x

            Mon                                                                                                 

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            Fri                                                                                                 

            Sat                                                                                                 

            Sun       x         x         x         x         x         x         x         x         x         x

            Mon                                                                                                 

            Tues                                                                                                

  **TOTAL             0.00      0.00      0.00      0.00      0.00      0.00      0.00      0.00      0.00      0.00
  GALLONS                                                                                                       
  USED:**                                                                                                       
  --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Certify the above information is accurate.**                        |
|                                                                       |
| Print Name                                                            |
|                                                                       |
| Title                                                                 |
|                                                                       |
| Signature                                                             |
|                                                                       |
| Date                                                                  |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

REVIEWED BY:

(Resident Engineer)

**O'HARE MODERNIZATION PROGRAM\
\[YEAR\] CONTRACTOR ANNUAL FUEL USAGE SUMMARY REPORT**

  ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
  Machine \#   1         2         3         4         5         6         7         8         9         10

                                                                                                         

  Month Fueled Gallons   Gallons   Gallons   Gallons   Gallons   Gallons   Gallons   Gallons   Gallons   Gallons

  January      x         x         x         x         x         x         x         x         x         x

  February                                                                                               

  March                                                                                                  

  April                                                                                                  

  May                                                                                                    

  June                                                                                                   

  July                                                                                                   

  August       x         x         x         x         x         x         x         x         x         x

  September                                                                                              

  October                                                                                                

  November                                                                                               

  December                                                                                               

                                                                                                         

  **TOTAL      0.00      0.00      0.00      0.00      0.00      0.00      0.00      0.00      0.00      0.00
  GALLONS                                                                                                
  USED:**                                                                                                
  ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Certify the above information is accurate.**                        |
|                                                                       |
| Print Name                                                            |
|                                                                       |
| Title                                                                 |
|                                                                       |
| Signature                                                             |
|                                                                       |
| Date                                                                  |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

REVIEWED BY:

(Resident Engineer)

**O'HARE MODERNIZATION PROGRAM\
EQUIPMENT TRACKING FORM\
**Construction Air Quality -- Diesel Vehicle Emissions Control Section
01111

  --------- -------------- ------ -------- --------- ----------- -------- ------ ------------
  Machine   Description    Unit   Serial   Arrival   Departure   Status   Fuel   Notes
  \#                       \#     \#                                             

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  --------- -------------- ------ -------- --------- ----------- -------- ------ ------------

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Certify the above information is accurate.**                        |
|                                                                       |
| Company                                                               |
|                                                                       |
| Print Name                                                            |
|                                                                       |
| Title                                                                 |
|                                                                       |
| Signature                                                             |
|                                                                       |
| Date                                                                  |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

REVIEWED BY:

> (Resident Engineer)