Final Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP)

Los Angeles Harbor Department Section 2 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
Table 2-1. Mitigation and Lease Measures Monitoring and Reporting Program Summary for the SCIG Project
Mitigation Measure and Lease Measure Timing and Methods Responsible Parties
Aesthetics
For mitigation measures that address significant impacts under
Impact AES-1, see Mitigation Measures MM CR-2 and MM
CR-3, below, under Cultural Resources.
Air Quality
MM AQ-1. Fleet Modernization for Off-Road Equipment. Timing: Prior to and during construction.
1. Construction equipment shall incorporate, where
feasible, emissions savings technology such as hybrid drives
and specific fuel economy standards.
2. Idling shall be restricted to a maximum of 5 minutes
when not in use.
3. Tier Specifications:
a. From January 1, 2012, to December 31, 2014: All offroad
diesel-powered construction equipment greater than 50
hp, except marine vessels and harbor craft, will meet Tier-3
off-road emission standards at a minimum. In addition, all
construction equipment greater than 50 hp will be retrofitted
with a CARB-verified Level 3 DECS. Per Port’s
Construction Guidelines, for CEQA Project, in 2012 to 2014,
construction equipment shall meet 50% Tier 3 Level 3, 20%
Tier 2 Level 3, 10% Tier 1 Level 3, 10% Tier 2 Level 2, and
10% Tier 1 Level 2.
b. Post-January 1, 2015 on: All off-road diesel-powered
construction equipment greater than 50 hp, except marine
vessels and harbor craft, will meet Tier-4 off-road emission
standards at a minimum. Per Port’s Construction Guidelines,
for CEQA Project, in 2015 and going forward, construction
equipment shall meet 50% Tier 4, Tier 3 Level 3, 20% Tier 3
Level 3, 10% Tier 1 Level 3, 10% Tier 2 Level 2, and 10%
Tier 1 Level 2.
Methods: This measure shall be incorporated into
BNSF’s and Alternate Business Location Tenants’ bid
and contract specifications approved by LAHD for all
construction work to reduce the impacts of construction
diesel emissions. The contractor(s) shall submit an
Environmental Compliance Plan for review and
approval by BNSF and Tenants prior to beginning any
construction activity. The contractor(s) shall adhere to
these specifications throughout construction phases.
Enforcement shall include oversight by BNSF’s and
Tenants’ project/construction managers or designated
building inspectors to ensure compliance with contract
specifications.
The construction equipment measures shall be met,
unless one of the following circumstances exist and the
contractor is able to provide proof that any of these
circumstances exists:
• A piece of specialized equipment is unavailable in a
controlled form within the state of California,
including through a leasing agreement.
• A contractor has applied for necessary incentive
funds to put controls on a piece of uncontrolled
equipment planned for use on the project, but the
application process is not yet approved, or the
application has been approved, but funds are not yet
available.
Implementation: BNSF and Alternate Business
Location Tenants through Construction Contractors
Monitoring and Reporting:
LAHD, Environmental Management Division,
Construction Management Division
SCIG Final EIR 2-4