A Contractor engaging in salvage and/or wreck removal operations shall ensure that they are in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and County laws. The following requirements may apply to any salvage and/or wreck removal operation: • Marine Surveyors may be hired on a case by case basis for the purpose of advising on operation plans monitoring salvage and wreck removal operations. • A written salvage plan shall be agreed upon before the commencement of any work. • Contractors shall minimize damage to corals and the natural resource. iii • Anyone working with hazardous materials shall be HAZWOPER trained and certified. • The Contractor shall remove any existing fuel, petroleum products, and hazardous materials prior to placement of vessels on the beach. • The contractor shall follow all DOH regulations regarding clean water and the following minimum best management practices (BMP) shall be followed: o Surround the entire disposal area with a minimum 6-foot-high dust fence to prevent any debris going into ocean waters. o Surround the perimeter of the dust fence with silt fences or biosocks to prevent any debris being carried away by rain/storm water. o Have petroleum spill kits on hand to clean up any fuel or petroleum spill that may occur. • Liquidated damages shall be paid each day past the agreed upon contract completion date. Completion date may be amended due to unforeseen circumstances. • Pre and Postdated photo documentation of the salvage site as well as the debris that was removed including the keel if applicable shall be submitted once the job is completed. • All commercial diving operations shall be conducted according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards found in 29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart T. • GPS coordinates are required for the salvage site and debris field. • Transportation of all waste materials and debris shall be in accordance with USDOT, EPA, and State requirements.
