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**Document Name:**

> ODOT Special Provisions (Air Pollution Control Measures)

**Organization/Agency Responsible:**

> Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT)

**Contact:** Geoff Crook

> Environmental Program Manager
>
> [geoff.s.crook@odot.state.or.us](mailto:geoff.s.crook@odot.state.or.us_)
>
> \(503\) 986-3425

**Description:** Oregon Transportation Investment Act (OTIA) III State
Bridge Delivery Program

> ODOT's OTIA III State Bridge Delivery Program is a 10-year, \$1.3
> billion initiative to repair and replace hundreds of bridges in
> Oregon\'s state highway system. Bridge Program contractors implement
> goal-oriented Environmental Performance Standards (EPS) that provide
> flexibility and context-sensitive environmental protections. Air
> quality performance standards aim to reduce construction-related
> diesel emissions through use of clean burning fuels, best available
> pollution controls, and limitations on engine idling times.
>
> **SECTION 00290 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION**

**00290.30(c) Air Pollution Control Measures-** Add the following
Subsections:

Add the following paragraphs to the end of this subsection:

Reduce emissions from construction equipment by using clean-burning
fuels and equipment that meets or exceeds applicable USEPA emissions
standards for equipment, where feasible. Equipment shall be fitted with
the best available pollution controls for particulate matter when
possible. Refer to the *Materials and Contamination Performance
Standards Manual* for further information.

Establish staging areas for diesel-powered vehicles where truck
emissions will have a minimum impact on sensitive populations, such as
residences, schools, hospitals and nursing homes.

Limit idling of trucks and other diesel powered equipment to five
minutes, when the equipment is not in use or in motion, except as
follows:

-   When traffic conditions or mechanical difficulties, over which the
    operator has no control, force the equipment to remain motionless;

-   When operating the equipment's heating, cooling or auxiliary systems
    is necessary to accomplish the equipment's intended use;

-   To bring the equipment to the manufacturer's recommended operating
    temperature;

-   When the outdoor temperature is below 20^o^F;

-   When needed to repair equipment; or

-   Under other circumstances specifically authorized by the Engineer.

**(c-1) Dust Control and Permitting** -- Prevent airborne dust and
fugitive dust from construction activities. Do not use oil, waste oil,
waste water or other illegal materials as dust suppressants.

**(c-2) Burn Restrictions --** Burn wastes in accordance with
00320.42(a), only if open burning is allowed per State, LRAPA
***\[select if within Lane County\]*** and local burning Laws. Obtain
and comply with all required permits including DEQ permits and/or local
fire district permits. Do not conduct any burning within riparian areas.
Do not burn the following materials on site:

-   Rubber products

-   Tires

-   Plastic

-   Wet garbage

-   Petroleum and petroleum treated materials

-   Asphalt or industrial waste

-   Any material that creates dense or noxious odors

-   Painted materials

-   Asbestos, mercury or PCB containing materials or equipment

-   Hazardous wastes

-   Scrap wiring or electrical equipment

-   Painted or treated wood.

> ***(Use the following subsection when Project occurs within urban
> areas of Region 1 Districts 2A and 2B and Region 4, District 9 , or if
> the Project is within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.
> Contact you Environmental Design Coordinator for further information.
> Modify as needed. Delete items that do not apply.)***

**(c-4) Truck and Equipment Fuel Types**-- Except where authorized by
the Engineer in writing, use a ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel or a 20%
blend of biodiesel (B20) with ultra-low sulfur diesel fuels for all
trucks and equipment used on the Project site.