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4.2.3.3. Floodplains and Wetlands Regulations. Avoid siting projects in wetlands.
Projects may be sited in floodplains if necessary, with proper risk mitigation. Ensure
projects in floodplains or flood risk areas address flood risk condition protection
requirement minimums outlined in UFC 1-200-01, or in accordance with more stringent
local criteria. (T-0). Per Executive Order (EO) 11988, Floodplains Management; EO
11990, Protection of Wetlands; and AFMAN 32-7003, Environmental Conservation, in
order to conduct construction in Floodplains or Wetlands a Finding of No Practicable
Alternative, based on the applicable standard and worded appropriately, must be included
within EIAP. (T-0). The EPF will coordinate with the MAJCOM NEPA Liaison to
ensure an authorized official makes the finding. (T-1). AFCEC shall prepare an annual
report with the annual budget submission for SAF/IEE’s approval on all proposed
MILCON projects that are sited within or partially within the 100-year floodplain. The
report shall include the following: an assessment of flood vulnerability for the proposed
project, any information concerning alternative construction sites that were considered,
an explanation of why those sites do not satisfy mission requirements, and a description
of planned flood mitigation measures. (T-0).
4.2.3.4. Environmentally Preferable Products and Materials. Comply with the DoD
Green Procurement Program by using products and materials that are environmentally
preferable. (T-0). Refer to 42 USC Chapter 82, Solid Waste Disposal; 42 USC Chapter
91 Subchapter IV Part B, Energy Conservation Plans; and 42 USC Chapter 133,
Pollution Prevention.
4.2.3.5. Toxic and Hazardous Materials. All Air Force construction projects in the
United States must comply with requirements and work practices provided in; 29 CFR
§1926.1101, Asbestos; 40 CFR Part 61 Subpart M, National Emission Standard for
Asbestos; and 40 CFR Part 763, Asbestos. (T-0). Air Force projects outside the United
States must comply with applicable international agreements, country-specific final
governing standards and Overseas Environmental Baseline Guidance Document for
enduring locations, or Contingency Location Environmental Standards for contingency
locations (whichever applies), and geographic combatant command policy. (T-0).
4.2.3.6. Asbestos. All Air Force construction projects in the United States and its must
comply with requirements and work practices in 29 CFR §1926.1101, Asbestos; 40 CFR
Part 61 Subpart M, National Emission Standard for Asbestos; and 40 CFR Part 763,
Asbestos. (T-0). Demolition and construction projects that involve asbestos survey,
removal, abatement, and disposal actions must separately track the cost associated with
each of these actions along with a per unit cost. (T-1). Air Force installations in foreign
countries must comply with applicable international agreements, country-specific final
governing standards and Overseas Environmental Baseline Guidance Document for
enduring locations, or Contingency Location Environmental Standards for contingency
locations (T-0).
4.2.3.7. Lead-Based Paint. Follow the requirements and work practices in 42 USC §
4831, Use of lead-based paint, 40 CFR Part 745, Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention
in Certain Residential Structures, 40 CFR Subchapter I, Solid Wastes; Public Law 102-
550, The Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992, and 15 USC
Chapter 53 Subchapter I, Control of Toxic Substances. Air Force installations in foreign
countries must comply with applicable international agreements, country-specific final