SCOPE STAGE CHECKLIST |
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Environmental |
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1. Does the
site have any historical or archaeological significance that might interfere
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the
project? |
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2. Are
there existing structures on the site that must be demolished? |
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A
permit from the local building official may be required. If Asbestos, Lead
Based Paint, or PCB Transformers |
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are involved, additional permits will be
required. If in doubt, contact the responsible Environmental Department. |
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3. Will a
sanitary lift station be required? |
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If
yes, contact the responsible legal department concerning the requirement for
a permit. |
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4. Are
there concerns arising from the prior use of the property? |
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Previous
manufacturing and/or disposal activities may give rise to environmental
liabilities. The responsible |
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Environmental
Department should be contacted to determine whether an environmental
assessment must be |
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undertaken
at the site to avoid potential liability. |
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5.
Are there surface or subsurface soil conditions, such as organic or saturated
layers, |
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which might
affect construction? |
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6. Will the
project impact Wetlands or Navigable Waters? |
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If
yes, contact the responsible Legal and Environmental Departments for a
determination of what additional |
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requirements
that must be met. These may include special permits and/or design
considerations. |
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7. Has
Erosion and Sediment Control been considered? |
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If
a Land Disturbing Permit is required, this plan must be a part of the
application. |
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8. Will the
completed project require any of the following environmental permits: |
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Air? (PSD or Nonattainment) |
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Water? (NPDES or Discharge) |
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RCRA? |
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Stormwater? |
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Solid Wastes? |
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Hazardous Wastes? |
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If
the answer to any of the above questions is yes or unknown, the responsible
Environmental Department |
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must
be contacted regarding the potential for permits. |
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9. Has the local regulatory agency been
contacted concerning the possible requirement for |
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separating
air and/or water streams for compliance measurement? |
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10. Will
the project require installation of: |
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Environmental equipment |
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Aboveground Storage Tanks |
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Underground Storage Tanks |
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Facilities to handle Hazardous
Substances |
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Facilities to handle petroleum
products |
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If
the answer to any of the above is yes, the responsible Environmental
Department must be contacted to |
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determine
what permits are required. |
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11. Will
this project be subject to the requirements of the "Green Lights"
Program? |
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If
yes, contact the division "Green Lights" Coordinator for
specifications. |
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12.
If the project involves renovation of the existing facilities, have the
facilities been |
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surveyed
for the presence of asbestos and/or lead based paints? |
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If
the answer is no or unknown, contact the responsible Environmental Department
for guidance. |
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13. If the
project involves renovation of existing facilities, have Indoor Air Quality
(IAQ) issues |
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been
considered? |
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14.
Will (company) be required to dispose of solid waste for the Contractors
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construction? |
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15. Is
there a sales tax break for the installation of pollution control equipment? |
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Ergonomics |
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1. Will the
quality of light be adequate for the task performed in each area? |
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2. Will
material handling devices be provided for repetitive lifts of greater than
30lb.? |
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3. Is the
equipment layout such that employees will not be required to regularly twist,
bend, |
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or stretch
to operate the system? |
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4. Will the
noise level at all workstations be below 85 db? |
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If
the noise level cannot be maintained below 85 db., then consideration should
be given to providing sound- |
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proofing
or soundproof enclosures at the workstations. |
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5. Has
consideration been given to ventilation, heating/cooling, and humidity
control? |
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6.
Have operations and/or maintenance personnel been consulted on the concept of
this |
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project? |
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7. Will
this project be subject to the requirements of the Americans With
Disabilities Act? |
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Safety |
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1.
Does the operations of the completed facility involve any special processes
that give rise |
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to safety
concerns? |
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If
the answer is yes, contact the Division Safety Coordinator for guidance. |
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2. Have the
appropriate design and construction codes (ASME, ANSI, etc.) been researched? |
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3. Will the
design of the building include permanent attachment points for fall
protection devices |
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to be used
during the construction and/or later for maintenance and operations? |
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4.
Have code requirements with regard to firewalls and fire
detection/suppression systems |
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been
considered in this project? |
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5. Are eye
washes and/or safety showers required? |
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6. Has a
formal Preliminary Assessment of the project team been completed by the
Project |
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Manager
in accordance with Section VIII of the Division Safety, Health and
Environmental |
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Requirements
for Construction Projects and the requirements of SH-11? |
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General
Considerations |
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1. Does the
company own or lease the site of the proposed project? |
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2. Are
there any deed or lease restrictions on the site that may affect the project? |
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If
the answer is yes or unknown, you must consult with the responsible Legal
Department so that potential |
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problems
arising from restrictions may be identified and resolved before the project
planning is too far advanced. |
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3. Is the
proposed project compatible with the current zoning? |
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If
the answer is yes or unknown, please contact the responsible Legal
Department. If rezoning is required, |
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allowances
must be made in the project schedule for such rezoning. |
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4. Is the
project consistent with the current land use for the site? |
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5.
Are there utility lines crossing the site, either overhead or underground
that might affect |
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its
usability? |
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6. Are
there Public Utility Easements crossing the site that might affect its
usability? |
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7. Are the
following services available at the site: |
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Electricity? |
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Water? |
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Sewer? |
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Natural Gas? |
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Air? |
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Steam? |
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8. Are the
existing services sufficient to support the project: |
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Electricity? |
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Water? |
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Sewer? |
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Natural Gas? |
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Air? |
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Steam? |
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9. Will tap
fees be assessed by the local utilities? |
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10.
If the sewer discharges to an off-site treatment plant owned by a local
utility, will the |
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utility
accept the quality and quantity of additional discharge? |
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11. Is
there any reason to check the potable water quality? |
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If
the answer is yes, contact the responsible Environmental Department for
guidance. |
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12. Will
the project require modification to any existing electrical system? |
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13. Will
new access from a state or federal highway to the site be required? |
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If
yes, contact the state Department of Transportation (DOT) to determine their
requirements for a plant entrance. |
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14. Will
new rail access to the site be required? |
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If
yes, contact the responsible Transportation office to determine the railroad
who owns the line and who to |
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contact
with regard to the installation of a siding. |
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15. Will
new water access to the site be required? |
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If
yes, contact the responsible Legal and Environmental Departments for
assistance. |
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16. Will a
building permit be required? |
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If
in doubt, contact the responsible Legal Department for guidance. |
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17. Has the
appropriate Building Code been researched? |
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18. Will
the building require a variance from code or zoning requirements? |
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Contact
the responsible Legal Department for assistance in requesting a variance. |
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19. Will
temporary storage areas or office trailers be required? |
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If
yes, contact the responsible Legal Department to determine if building
permits and/or utility fees will be required. |
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20. Will
temporary access from a state or federal highway be required? |
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If
yes, contact the state DOT to determine whether or not a permit is required. |
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21. Is
excess demolition a part of the project? |
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If
demolition in excess of that required to build the new project is included,
or if the cost of demolition exceeds |
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10%
of the cost of the new facility, check with the Division controller to see if
all or part of the demolition must be |
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expensed. |
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Other
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