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Encourage transit agencies to provide bicycle friendly buses and trains. 100 01-Mar-2015
Connect monitors, printers, and other accessories to a power strip/surge protector. Turn off the power strip to prevent them from drawing power (even when shut off) when they are not in use. 100 01-Mar-2015
Unplug cell phone chargers, fans, coffeemakers, desktop printers, radios, and other equipment that drains energy even when not in use. 100 01-Mar-2015
Select a power-down or "sleep mode" feature on the computer central processing unit and monitor. 100 01-Mar-2015
Purchase and use printers and fax machines that have power-down or standby features. 100 01-Mar-2015
Achieve direct line of sight to vision glazing for building occupants in 90 percent of all regularly occupied spaces. 100 01-Mar-2015
Develop and implement an Environmental Management System (EMS) to track progress in improving environmental performance. 96 01-Mar-2015
Require a U.S. Green Building Council LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) or equivalent building standard and green operating commitment from non-airport controlled buildings that are undergoing construction activities, including renovations. 96 01-Mar-2015
Provide subsidized train and/or bus passes to employees and construction workers. 96 01-Mar-2015
Do not use computer screen savers since they consume more energy than not using one and/or they may disable power-down or "sleep mode" features. 96 01-Mar-2015
Require vendors to eliminate plastic from their service items and packaging. 96 01-Mar-2015
Inscribe "printed on recycled paper" on the footers of applicable documents. 96 01-Mar-2015
Assign team members to obtain a U.S. Green Building Council LEED professional credential (e.g., LEED Accredited Professional (AP) with specialty or LEED Green Associate) or similar credential. 92 01-Mar-2015
Allow passengers to receive their boarding pass via website. 92 01-Mar-2015
Install motion sensors on sink faucets. 92 01-Mar-2015
Install waterless or water-efficient urinals. 92 01-Mar-2015
Install water-efficient pre-rinse spray valves (used in commercial kitchens to remove food waste from dishes prior to dishwashing). 92 01-Mar-2015
Provide safe bicycle lanes and walking paths to and from the airport and to nearby commercial office, retail, and hotel zones. 92 01-Mar-2015
Install centralized pre-conditioned air (PCA) and ground power systems (400 Hz) for gated aircraft. 92 01-Mar-2015
Use zero- or low-volatile organic compound (VOC) paints and coatings. 92 01-Mar-2015
Ensure that all shop finished material meet volatile organic compound (VOC) emission requirements. 92 01-Mar-2015
Achieve a Daylight Factor of at least 25 footcandles (excluding all direct sunlight penetration) in 75 percent of all regularly occupied areas. 92 01-Mar-2015
Develop a comprehensive operation and maintenance (O&M) manual, including record logs, for all systems and operations. 92 01-Mar-2015
Maintain a community noise resource website. 92 01-Mar-2015
Donate surplus food to charity. 92 01-Mar-2015
Minimize the use of printed materials. 92 01-Mar-2015
Designate a majority of printers as general purpose to be loaded with 20 pound or 22 pound weight paper with only one or two printers to be loaded with higher quality paper. 92 01-Mar-2015
Only purchase copiers or printers that offer double-sided printing options. Set all print drivers to default to double-sided printing. 92 01-Mar-2015
Contract an electronics reseller service provider to earn revenue for retired computers, monitors, and printers. 92 01-Mar-2015
Print documents in "draft mode" to reduce the use of printer ink. 92 01-Mar-2015
Place recycling bins for printer/copier cartridges and for batteries in offices and terminals. 92 01-Mar-2015
Utilize conference calls and web-based conferences when possible to reduce printed materials and to reduce emissions from transportation. 92 01-Mar-2015
Purchase high post-consumer recycled content paper. 92 01-Mar-2015
Purchase reusable/recyclable printer cartridges. 92 01-Mar-2015
Identify the value of both the post-consumer recycled content and the post-industrial content, defining recycled content materials in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission"s Guides for the Use 92 01-Mar-2015
Use ceramic tile containing post-consumer or post-industrial waste. 92 01-Mar-2015
Use the following locally/regionally available materials: concrete, asphalt, structural steel, masonry, post-industrial recycled gypsum wallboard, storm system concrete pipes of all sizes, manholes and other materials as available locally to the region. 92 01-Mar-2015
Reuse existing structures and/or building components. 92 01-Mar-2015
Reuse existing runway pavement. 92 01-Mar-2015
Plan for deconstruction, disassembly, and flexible use of space for systems, components, and structures. 92 01-Mar-2015
Integrate sustainability language and requirements into airport contracts. 88 01-Mar-2015
Develop and provide free, internet accessible learning material and tutorials for public schools on the topics of aviation and environment/sustainability. 88 01-Mar-2015
Designate a wellness/walking path within the terminal complex. 88 01-Mar-2015
Allow passengers to report a missing bag at a kiosk instead of waiting in line at a baggage service counter. 88 01-Mar-2015
Encourage airlines to participate in the International Air Transport Association"s (IATA) Baggage Improvement Program (BIP). 88 01-Mar-2015
Allow passengers to scan their travel documents at kiosks for data verification and onward transmission to government agencies (e.g., automated passport control), avoiding identity checks at check-in 88 01-Mar-2015
Remove and recycle existing pavement that is not required or needed for future use. 88 01-Mar-2015
Provide direct, safe access to an existing or planned and funded commuter rail or subway/elevated train station. 88 01-Mar-2015
Provide direct, safe access to bus stops usable by airport passengers, employees, and construction workers. 88 01-Mar-2015
Provide public transportation information displays, schedules, and ticket vending machines in the baggage claim area. 88 01-Mar-2015
Provide bicycle storatge spaces as well as shower and changing facilities for employees. 88 01-Mar-2015
Provide incentives for hybrid and/or alternatively-fueled vehicle purchases/conversions. 88 01-Mar-2015
Provide preferred parking and/or discounted parking rates for hybrid and/or alternatively-fueled vehicles. 88 01-Mar-2015
Turn off vehicle engines if they will be left idle for more than three minutes (or other airport-specified time limit). 88 01-Mar-2015
Post no-idling signs. 88 01-Mar-2015
Purchase and install vehicle air fresheners, placards, stickers, and/or decals (non-toxic) that promote and remind vehicle operators of a ""no-idling"" or ""engines off"" campaign. 88 01-Mar-2015
Develop and implement sustainable landscaping guidelines/specifications that require plantings to be low-maintenance, drought resistant, and native species that are non-wildlife attracting. 88 01-Mar-2015
Require that all vegetation that has to be removed be chipped for on-site mulching or composting (if the plant or tree cannot be relocated, sold, or donated intact). 88 01-Mar-2015
Develop a wildlife hazard control plan. 88 01-Mar-2015
Use falconry to control bird activity. 88 01-Mar-2015
Install volatile organic compound-free natural linoleum flooring, recycled glass tile, or ceramic tile. 88 01-Mar-2015
Do not install vinyl flooring with high polyvinyl chloride (PVC) content. 88 01-Mar-2015
Develop a strategic plan (e.g., climate action plan) for addressing climate change, addressing reduction of greenhouse gasses and adapting to projected future climate scenarios. 88 01-Mar-2015
Encourage aircraft to taxi with less than all engines operating, where appropriate. 88 01-Mar-2015
Develop and implement a Green Concessions Policy. 88 01-Mar-2015
Change soap dispensers to units that dispense soap foam instead of liquid soap. 88 01-Mar-2015
Purchase reused furniture from local organizations. 88 01-Mar-2015
Procure only green cleaning and hygiene products (e.g., GreenGuard, Green Seal, Ecologo, etc.). 88 01-Mar-2015
Establish project goals for recycled content materials and identify material suppliers that can achieve this goal. 88 01-Mar-2015
Provide fact sheets to designers that include available recycled content materials and the target for each material. 88 01-Mar-2015
Use recycled/reused rubber, glass, agricultural fibers, and plastic for flooring. 88 01-Mar-2015
Establish a goal for the minimum percentage of local/regional materials and products that are manufactured regionally within a radius no greater than 500 miles (designate a shorter radius where possib 88 01-Mar-2015
Identify materials and material suppliers that can achieve the regional materials goal. 88 01-Mar-2015
Establish a Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified wood products goal and identify suitable suppliers. 88 01-Mar-2015
Use Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) products in temporary and permanent construction materials and finished products. 88 01-Mar-2015
Donate project waste that cannot be reused or salvaged to a cooperating agency. 88 01-Mar-2015
Donate surplus equipment and other goods to charity 88 22-Oct-2015
Include a sustainability training requirement in all bid documents. 85 01-Mar-2015
Clearly define sustainable design goals in requests for qualifications (RFQs), requests for proposals (RFPs), and bid review criteria. 85 01-Mar-2015
Pursue U.S. Green Building Council LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certification or equivalent (e.g., BREEAM, DGNB, GreenStar, etc.). 85 01-Mar-2015
Prepare an airport-wide greenhouse gas emissions inventory. 85 01-Mar-2015
Distribute press releases regarding specific airport projects and sustainability accomplishments. 85 01-Mar-2015
Link achievement of the organization"s sustainability goals to performance reviews of key personnel. 85 01-Mar-2015
Support the use of paperless ticket (e-ticket) technology, including bar-coded boarding passes on mobile phones. 85 01-Mar-2015
Develop and Implement a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). 85 01-Mar-2015
Block storm drains during deicing/anti-icing operations to prevent contamination of stormwater runoff. 85 01-Mar-2015
Provide incentives such as rebates and/or preferred parking for staff vanpools/carpools. 85 01-Mar-2015
Specify non-toxic fertilizer and maintenance materials for initial plant establishment. 85 01-Mar-2015
Control vegetation using grazing animals. 85 01-Mar-2015
Install high reflectance/high albedo roofing materials with a high solar reflectance index (SRI). 85 01-Mar-2015
Design buildings and site systems to comply with ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-1999 or later. 85 01-Mar-2015
Develop energy performance contracting partnerships. 85 01-Mar-2015
Install solar photovoltaic panels on buildings and/or at ground level. 85 01-Mar-2015
Designate privately leased spaces (such as cargo areas) as non-smoking. 85 01-Mar-2015
Design buildings for optimum natural ventilation. 85 01-Mar-2015
Remove all equipment containing Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB). 85 01-Mar-2015
Provide educational training on waste reduction. 85 01-Mar-2015
Develop and implement a Construction Waste Management Plan that requires and tracks recycling of (at a minimum) land-clearing debris, cardboard, metal, brick, concrete, asphalt, plastic, wood, glass, 85 01-Mar-2015
Include in all contract documents the minimum quantities of excess materials that will be accepted for return by the vendor and the required conditions of such material. 85 01-Mar-2015
Require that all developers, contractors, and tenants have and follow a corporate sustainability policy. 81 01-Mar-2015
Use standardized tracking forms and guidelines to document all sustainable construction activities. 81 01-Mar-2015
Provide job experience and income by operating an on-airport apiary (beehives) to sell honey and honey-based products. 81 01-Mar-2015
Enable passengers to proactively handle the re-booking for cancelled or delayed flights and obtain a new boarding pass via a self-service channel (kiosk, web, and mobile phone). 81 01-Mar-2015
Incorporate temporary and permanent soil stabilization techniques including hydroseeding, soil binders, composting and mulching. 81 01-Mar-2015
Recycle used non-potable water for landscaping, machine washing, urinal and toilet flushing, custodial uses, etc. to the extent allowed by the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974. 81 01-Mar-2015
Participate in a bike sharing program. 81 01-Mar-2015
Provide infrastructure and support programs to facilitate shared vehicle usage such as carpool drop-off areas, car-share services, ride boards, and shuttle services to mass transit. 81 01-Mar-2015
Develop a reduced vehicle idling plan. 81 01-Mar-2015
Use warm-mix asphalt instead of hot mix asphalt. 81 01-Mar-2015
Collect grass clippings for composting or mulching or set the lawn mower to release (rather than bag) clippings. 81 01-Mar-2015
Install bird deterrent wires or other mechanisms to prevent waterfowl from using area water bodies. 81 01-Mar-2015
Complete a systems commissioning report that contains the information required for recommissioning and provide it to the airport owner in a single manual. 81 01-Mar-2015
Perform a baseline energy audit and conduct and implement recommendations from an energy audit periodically (e.g., every four years). 81 01-Mar-2015
Improve insulation of the building envelope. 81 01-Mar-2015
Install U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ENERGY STAR labeled products. 81 01-Mar-2015
Install gas-fired (instead of electric) kitchen equipment, such as ovens, booster heaters, and grills, that ignites electronically instead of using pilot lights. 81 01-Mar-2015
Install geothermal heating and cooling systems. 81 01-Mar-2015
Investigate energy tax credits, rebates, and grants by local utilities or federal, state, or local agencies. 81 01-Mar-2015
Use zero- or low-volatile organic compound (VOC) adhesives and sealants; consider using water-based sealants which contain no VOCs and can be used on porous or nonporous surfaces. 81 01-Mar-2015
Install window tinting film to minimize heat and air conditioning loss, reduce glare, increase privacy, protect installed materials from the sun"s ultraviolet rays, and prevent injury and damage from 81 01-Mar-2015
Use ground support equipment (GSE) tugs to move aircraft. 81 01-Mar-2015
Recycle coffee grounds as mulch. 81 01-Mar-2015
Implement a toilet paper roll repurposing (re-rolling) program. 81 01-Mar-2015
Replace conventional vehicle motor oil filters with reusable oil filters. 81 01-Mar-2015
Tie contractor/vendor sustainability submittals and documentation of sustainable practices to payments (e.g., tie construction contractor green equipment and fuel use logs to monthly payments). 77 01-Mar-2015
Require regular sustainability progress reports at several stages throughout the design and construction process at project start-up, interim milestones, project substantial completion, and close-out. 77 01-Mar-2015
Complete a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Pollution Prevention Opportunity Assessment. 77 01-Mar-2015
Post sustainable meeting best practices in meeting rooms and on internet and intranet sites. 77 01-Mar-2015
Provide sustainability awareness training programs, presentations, and/or meetings for employees, consultants, tenants, and contractors. 77 01-Mar-2015
Participate in a full scale emergency response exercise to evaluate the capability and effectiveness of emergency responders in the event of an actual emergency. 77 01-Mar-2015
Use therapy dogs to comfort stressed travelers. 77 01-Mar-2015
Plant nitrogen-fixing vegetation in fertilized areas. 77 01-Mar-2015
Install idling reduction technologies. 77 01-Mar-2015
Use clean-cut or trenchless technology when installing utility conduits to minimize surface disruption; tunnel under or around tree roots by hand digging or boring. 77 01-Mar-2015
Avoid the creation of natural open water features on or near airfield sites that attract wildlife. 77 01-Mar-2015
Install vegetated green roofs. 77 01-Mar-2015
Meet or provide lower light levels and uniformity ratios than those recommended by the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Recommended Practice Manual: Lighting for Exterior Envi 77 01-Mar-2015
Adopt strict site lighting criteria to maintain appropriate light levels while avoiding off-site lighting and night sky pollution; update lighting criteria periodically in conjunction with seasonal daylight levels 77 01-Mar-2015
Develop and utilize a systems commissioning plan. 77 01-Mar-2015
Establish and follow commissioning requirements to ensure optimal performance of the following systems: central building automation; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment; lighti 77 01-Mar-2015
Recommission energy systems when building energy usage deviates from the planned energy usage or as part of any building modification or addition. 77 01-Mar-2015
Acquire manufacturer documentation and guarantee of installations, projected results, and in-situ performance criteria to compare to standard performance results as part of systems commissioning. 77 01-Mar-2015
Use a computer simulation model to assess energy performance and identify the most cost effective energy measures. 77 01-Mar-2015
Develop and implement a Lighting System Energy Conservation Program. 77 01-Mar-2015
Use Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) motors to control the rotational speed of an alternating current (AC) electric motor. 77 01-Mar-2015
Conduct an alternative renewable energy feasibility study (e.g., solar, wind, geothermal) to determine the optimal size, type, location, and the cost of installing and operating an alternative renewable energy generation system 77 01-Mar-2015
Buy and sell Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) or carbon credits. 77 01-Mar-2015
Install a permanent carbon dioxide monitoring system that provides feedback on space ventilation performance. 77 01-Mar-2015
Design the building with a shallow floor plate (more rectangular than square), aligning the east-west axis so that the southern sun will penetrate deeper into the building. 77 01-Mar-2015
Start or enhance a waste reduction or recycling program that includes employees, passengers, and concessions. 77 01-Mar-2015
Provide liquid disposal stations at security checkpoints. 77 01-Mar-2015
Install bottle refill stations, especially after security checkpoints so that passengers can refill their beverage containers after dumping out liquids to pass through security. 77 01-Mar-2015
Minimize the extent and duration of bare ground exposure to prevent erosion. 77 01-Mar-2015
Use large panel formwork systems to reduce concrete waste generated by losses due to damaged formwork. 77 01-Mar-2015
Advertise salvage activities prior to demolition to encourage salvaged materials reuse. 77 01-Mar-2015
Install Voice Over IP (VOIP) phone service to replace land lines 77 17-Apr-2015
Create and follow a sustainable vision/mission statement. 74 01-Mar-2015
Tie sustainability goals and objectives into the operations and maintenance and capital improvement program budget process. 74 01-Mar-2015
Provide airport internships in administrative and technical areas (e.g., business administration, information technology (IT), car mechanic, electrician, landscaping, etc.), focusing on low-income and 74 01-Mar-2015
Provide designated public observation and photographer locations around the airport with a view to air traffic ("plane spotter locations"). 74 01-Mar-2015
Communicate alternative routes to the nearest medical facility as part of the overall health and safety program. 74 01-Mar-2015
Measure and communicate healthcare cost impacts. 74 01-Mar-2015
Train airport personnel to identify and stop human trafficking. 74 01-Mar-2015
Build on a previously developed site. 74 01-Mar-2015
Install bioswales (non-wildlife attracting) to encourage groundwater infiltration of stormwater runoff. 74 01-Mar-2015
Clearly designate aircraft deicer/anti-icer storage and transfer areas. 74 01-Mar-2015
Install cisterns to capture rainwater from roofs for irrigation. 74 01-Mar-2015
Incorporate reclaimed graywater collection and reuse in building design. 74 01-Mar-2015
Reclaim water used during aircraft rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) training exercises for landscaping or other non-potable uses. 74 01-Mar-2015
Provide a centralized, consolidated rental car facility with connection to the airport transit system. 74 01-Mar-2015
Provide a temporary parking area for vehicles waiting to pick up passengers (such as a cell phone lot). 74 01-Mar-2015
Plant trees and other vegetation (non-wildlife attracting) to retain stormwater and shade dark-colored impervious surfaces. 74 01-Mar-2015
Monitor lighting systems regularly to maintain proper illumination and minimize lighting where possible (maintain light use for safety, access, and building identification). 74 01-Mar-2015
Focus light toward the earth to minimize night-sky pollution. 74 01-Mar-2015
Utilize full cutoff luminaries, low-reflectance, non-specular surfaces and low-angle spotlights for roadway and building lighting. 74 01-Mar-2015
Develop a Strategic Energy Management Plan using input from maintenance staff. 74 01-Mar-2015
Specify energy efficiency requirements for equipment in contract agreements. 74 01-Mar-2015
Install interior and exterior shading devices/strategies to filter daylight and control glare (e.g., shades, louvers, blinds, awnings/overhangs, vegetation, etc.). 74 01-Mar-2015
Use variable-air-volume air conditioning systems to reduce energy use during peak-use conditions. 74 01-Mar-2015
Track and control energy use using metering/monitoring devices and energy management control systems. 74 01-Mar-2015
Install tenant energy sub-metering systems. 74 01-Mar-2015
Install air diffusers for all mechanically ventilated spaces. 74 01-Mar-2015
Skew parking fees based on carbon; charge higher fees for single occupancy vehicles (SOVs) and lower fees for high-occupancy vehicles (HOVs), alternatively-fueled vehicles, and hybrid vehicles. 74 01-Mar-2015
Conduct a waste composition study (an audit of waste streams) to identify the most common types and amount of waste collected. 74 01-Mar-2015
Switch from normal toilet paper rolls to coreless (no cardboard core) toilet paper rolls. 74 01-Mar-2015
Allow adequate time for deconstruction activities. 74 01-Mar-2015
Develop a Tier compliant and retrofit program for construction vehicles (e.g., retrofit all pre-Tier, Tier 1 and Tier 2 construction vehicles). 74 01-Mar-2015
Use a Global Positioning System-based earthmover to enable machines to get to grade with fewer passes, using less fuel, incurring less wear, improving safety, and reducing costs. 74 01-Mar-2015
Develop or adopt sustainability guidelines and metrics. 70 01-Mar-2015
Develop or adopt a sustainability project rating and award recognition program. 70 01-Mar-2015
Support the development of alternative fuels for aircraft. 70 01-Mar-2015
Provide training opportunities for U.S. Green Building Council LEED Accredited Professionals and American Institute of Architects (AIA) professionals to obtain continuing education hours. 70 01-Mar-2015
Assign a U.S. Green Building Council LEED Accredited Professional (AP) to review sustainable concepts and practices with project team members including green building planning, design, construction, operations, and maintenance. 70 01-Mar-2015
Coordinate with local schools to arrange for field trips or educational presentations on airport and aviation related issues. 70 01-Mar-2015
Provide narrated tours of the airport to demonstrate sustainability achievements and specific installations (e.g., solar panels). 70 01-Mar-2015
Host an airport health and wellness clinic/expo that provides health screening, seminars, health and safety exhibits, flu shots, a workout pavilion, healthy cooking demos, green living ideas, exhibito 70 01-Mar-2015
Install an indoor hydroponic or aeroponic garden. 70 01-Mar-2015
Offer expedited "1-Stop" customs processing for international passengers arriving without checked baggage. 70 01-Mar-2015
Implement Automated Passport Control (APC) with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to help travelers move faster through the border clearance process by entering information at a self-servic 70 01-Mar-2015
Offer passenger check-in self-service kiosks with bag-tag printing. 70 01-Mar-2015
Install permeable pavement. 70 01-Mar-2015
Install slotted edge drains and other first flush systems connected to underground holding tanks. 70 01-Mar-2015
Clear snow accumulation from aircraft deicing areas prior to deicing operations to prevent contamination. 70 01-Mar-2015
Communicate with local and regional transit authorities to advance multiple transit connection opportunities. 70 01-Mar-2015
Use alternatively-fueled and/or hybrid construction vehicles. 70 01-Mar-2015
Model the site lighting using a computer model to establish a baseline level and evaluate benefits. 70 01-Mar-2015
Install LED (light-emitting diode) lighting and signals. 70 01-Mar-2015
Install a building automation system (BAS). 70 01-Mar-2015
Evaluate and upgrade the central plant and distribution system equipment. 70 01-Mar-2015
Install energy efficient chillers. 70 01-Mar-2015
Replace existing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment that uses chlorofluorocarbon (CFC), hydrofluorocarbon (HFC), and hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) refrigerants. 70 01-Mar-2015
Use bees and honey from an on-airport apiary to biomonitor the air quality at the airport. 70 01-Mar-2015
Clean or change furnace filters once a month during the heating season. 70 01-Mar-2015
Create a heat response plan, focusing on vulnerable travelers (e.g., the elderly). 70 01-Mar-2015
Develop and implement a residential sound insulation program for residential units located in areas exposed to substantial aircraft noise. 70 01-Mar-2015
Participate in a "waste-to-profit" network to identify by-product synergy and material reuse opportunities. 70 01-Mar-2015
Provide food waste collection bins to separate food waste from normal waste. 70 01-Mar-2015
Utilize worm boxes in kitchens to reduce leftover food waste. 70 01-Mar-2015
Add polyethylene vapor retardant under the floor slab to reduce the potential for mold. 70 01-Mar-2015
Use the Envision™ rating system to assess the sustainability performance of airport infrastructure projects and development programs. 66 01-Mar-2015
Adopt the Global Reporting Initiative"s Sustainability Reporting Framework, following their Airport Operations Sector Supplement. 66 01-Mar-2015
Arrange for space in public and private (i.e., tenant) areas for sustainability displays and awareness training. 66 01-Mar-2015
Schedule mobile food trucks to provide service in the cell phone waiting lot. 66 01-Mar-2015
Collect and reuse stormwater for non-potable uses such as landscape irrigation and building flush systems. 66 01-Mar-2015
Implement Best Management Practices outlined in the U.S. EPAs Guidance Specifying Management for Sources of Nonpoint Pollution in Coastal Waters. 66 01-Mar-2015
Collect excess glycol in permanent or temporary tanks for recycling, treatment, and/or disposal. 66 01-Mar-2015
Install Holdover Time Determination Systems (HOTDS) to record measurements of winter conditions and calculate deicing/anti-icing fluid holdover time. 66 01-Mar-2015
Install an on-site biological/natural treatment system to treat deicing/anti-icing runoff to concentrations acceptable for discharge to surface waters or the sanitary sewer. 66 01-Mar-2015
Use recovered glycol as a “feedstock” for reformulated aircraft deicing fluid (after meeting SAE AMS 1424 specifications), vehicle anti-freeze, aircraft lavatory fluid, coolants, coatings, paints, and 66 01-Mar-2015
Encourage telecommuting and off-site work. 66 01-Mar-2015
Purchase, operate and maintain alternatively-fueled, electric, and hybrid vehicles. 66 01-Mar-2015
Provide airport employees with access to a hybrid and/or alternatively-fueled vehicle sharing program. 66 01-Mar-2015
Use alternatively fueled ground support equipment (GSE), generators, and shuttle buses. 66 01-Mar-2015
Substitute vegetated surfaces (non-wildlife attracting) for impervious surfaces. 66 01-Mar-2015
Apply high reflectance coating to the surface of a conventional roof membrane. 66 01-Mar-2015
Enhance insulation of the heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) distribution piping system. 66 01-Mar-2015
Develop, implement, and enforce a policy to minimize the use of auxiliary power units at gates where pre-conditioned air (PCA) and gate power are available. 66 01-Mar-2015
Participate in a climate registry to calculate, verify, and publicly report greenhouse gas emissions. 66 01-Mar-2015
Install carbon-offset kiosks where passengers can purchase offsets for their flight and discover the environmental impact of their flight. 66 01-Mar-2015
Track and respond to all noise complaints. 66 01-Mar-2015
Develop and implement an Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan. 66 01-Mar-2015
Increase the number of clearly marked, distinct recycling containers available. 66 01-Mar-2015
Start or enhance a Green Procurement Program. 66 01-Mar-2015
Provide concrete washout areas to collect and retain concrete washout water and solids in leak proof containers for recycling. 66 01-Mar-2015
Upcycle materials from indoor advertising 66 21-Sep-2015
Donate surplus equipment and other goods to charity 66 21-Oct-2015
Donate surplus equipment and other goods to charity 66 21-Oct-2015
Apply for national, state, and local grants to support the implementation of sustainable practices. 62 01-Mar-2015
Partner with local conservation groups to restore native habitat. 62 01-Mar-2015
Administer and/or contribute to a scholarship fund that supports education, sustainability, and aviation. 62 01-Mar-2015
Communicate sustainability goals and requirements at pre-bid, bid, project start, update meetings, and review them at project closeout. 62 01-Mar-2015
Provide flu shots and immunizations. 62 01-Mar-2015
Provide art and cultural programs for employees and the general public. 62 01-Mar-2015
Provide centralized and/or remote deicing/anti-icing facilities (e.g., deicing pads) with drainage infrastructure to capture and segregate deicing runoff. 62 01-Mar-2015
Use an external NoFoam unit/kit for aircraft rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) vehicles and for application on aircraft hangar foam-water suppression systems. 62 01-Mar-2015
Develop preferred parking and/or lot locations for rental fleets that offer alternatively-fueled rental vehicles. 62 01-Mar-2015
Install electric vehicle charging stations. 62 01-Mar-2015
Use High Pressure Sodium (HPS) lamps instead of Metal Halide (MH) lamps. 62 01-Mar-2015
Apply for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Voluntary Airport Low Emissions Program (VALE) funding for intermodal connections, underground fuel hydrants, alternatively fueled vehicles, etc. 62 01-Mar-2015
Install and provide direct access to an underground fuel hydrant system at all aircraft gates. 62 01-Mar-2015
Install 'pay on foot' parking machines. 62 01-Mar-2015
Install Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs) to decrease waste, optimize energy performance, and reduce impacts from construction. 62 01-Mar-2015
Closely coordinate deliveries of construction materials with scheduled installation times ("just in time" deliveries) to reduce staging requirements. 62 01-Mar-2015
Develop a balanced earthwork plan and keep excavated soil on-site to reduce off-site hauling. 62 01-Mar-2015
Use bio-based transformer fluids. 62 01-Mar-2015
Alter construction scheduling to limit activity during high winds and poor air quality conditions. 62 01-Mar-2015
Brand, track, certify, manage, and market sustainable initiatives using an airport-specific sustainability logo (i.e., place on green vehicles, recycling bins, and other airport signage). 59 01-Mar-2015
Publish an internal and external airport-wide sustainability report. 59 01-Mar-2015
Develop and implement a Risk Management System according to International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 31000 Risk Management Principles and Guidelines. 59 01-Mar-2015
Provide leadership training for airport sustainability staff. 59 01-Mar-2015
Install, increase, and/or improve wireless internet connectivity. 59 01-Mar-2015
Install internet kiosks. 59 01-Mar-2015
Provide a yoga room and/or prayer/reflection room. 59 01-Mar-2015
Design for and install detention basins, detention ditches, ditch checks, curb breaks, and/or other stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs). 59 01-Mar-2015
Collect and recycle, or treat and properly dispose of water used for vehicle and aircraft washing. 59 01-Mar-2015
Use infrared energy to deice aircraft. 59 01-Mar-2015
Install automatic engine start/stop technology that reduces idling but maintains engine oil temperature. 59 01-Mar-2015
Install an avian radar system to improve aviation safety, security surveillance, environmental management, weather detection, and wind measurement. 59 01-Mar-2015
Install a motor efficiency controller in escalators and automated people movers/moving walkways to reduce energy consumption. 59 01-Mar-2015
Install an on-airport power generation system. 59 01-Mar-2015
Develop a measurement and verification plan. 59 01-Mar-2015
Use collected snow to chill the liquid used in the airports cooling system in the summer. 59 01-Mar-2015
Utilize wind power. 59 01-Mar-2015
Install indoor toxic-absorptive vegetation (e.g., green walls). 59 01-Mar-2015
Install ultraviolet-C (UVC) lights in air handling units for continuous coil cleaning. 59 01-Mar-2015
Provide waste oil containers to pilots (particularly general aviation pilots) for the collection of waste engine oil. 59 01-Mar-2015
Appoint an Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) manager who will identify problems and methods of mitigation. 59 01-Mar-2015
Appoint a health and safety manager for the construction site. 59 01-Mar-2015
Sustainability Engagement Calendar 59 01-May-2015
Integrate climate resilience considerations in airport development projects 59 30-Sep-2015
Conduct an emissions inventory for all projected construction activities. 55 01-Mar-2015
Provide an airport fitness center and/or partner with an on-airport hotel health club to provide access for the public and/or employees. 55 01-Mar-2015
Optimize the passenger baggage handling system. 55 01-Mar-2015
Apply thermochromic coatings on buildings. 55 01-Mar-2015
Utilize food waste for composting (off-airport only), biofuels, livestock feed, waste to energy, and other uses. 55 01-Mar-2015
Install bypass motor oil filters. 55 01-Mar-2015
Develop and implement an Asset or Infrastructure Management Plan. 51 01-Mar-2015
Use a community volunteer "airport rangers" equestrian program and/or "airport watch" aircraft plane spotting program to monitor suspicious activity, perimeter fencing, wildlife activity, and foreign 51 01-Mar-2015
Provide a subsidized on-site daycare facility for employee children. 51 01-Mar-2015
Install large electrical cables (larger than required by the National Electric Code) to decrease the cable resistance and reduce energy loss during transmission. 51 01-Mar-2015
Install solar thermal storage systems (e.g., solar Trombe walls) for passive solar heating. 51 01-Mar-2015
Provide segregated areas with separate outside exhaust at a rate of at least 0.50 cubic feet per minute per square foot, no air re-circulation, and maintain a negative pressure where chemical use occurs 51 01-Mar-2015
Install air curtains at building entrances. 51 01-Mar-2015
Install fuel vapor recovery systems to limit the escape of gasoline vapors, reducing emissions and conserving liquid gasoline. 51 01-Mar-2015
Purchase fair trade products (such as coffee, bags, boxes, artwork, chocolate, sugar, etc.) to build equitable and sustainable trading partnerships and create opportunities to alleviate poverty. 51 01-Mar-2015
Cease all construction and maintenance vehicle activities in the airport movement area during periods of low visibility. 48 01-Mar-2015
Install an airport observation deck/spectator terrace with a view to the airside apron and tower-to-pilot radio communication available. 48 01-Mar-2015
Install electronic and/or hydronic heated pavement systems to control snow accumulation. 48 01-Mar-2015
Install an anaerobic digester. 48 01-Mar-2015
Use displacement ventilation, which introduces cool air into a zone at low velocity, to increase air change effectiveness. 48 01-Mar-2015
Recycle hot-drained or crushed non-terne plated used oil filters. 48 01-Mar-2015
Use reverse osmosis and ultra filtration to process waste water. 44 01-Mar-2015
Conduct a two-week building flush out with 100 percent outside air after construction ends and prior to occupancy. 44 01-Mar-2015
Utilize fuel cells. 40 01-Mar-2015
Comply with ASHRAE Standard 55-2004, Thermal Comfort Conditions, including humidity control within established ranges per climate zone. 40 01-Mar-2015
Organize an Airport Experience for Autistic Children and Adults where people with autism can practice entering the airport, obtaining boarding passes, checking bags, being screened at the security c 33 01-Mar-2015
Provide in-terminal sleeping pods, napping rooms, rocking chars, and/or transit hotels. 33 01-Mar-2015
Provide an in-terminal sanctuary lounge. 29 01-Mar-2015
Utilize coal gasification to convert low-value fuels and residuals into a synthesis gas. 29 01-Mar-2015
Develop an onsite materials recovery facility 29 22-Sep-2015
Provide passengers with access to an on-airport pool and hot tub. 25 01-Mar-2015
Install an ice skating rink in the terminal made of plastic artificial ice and provide ice skates for rent. 25 01-Mar-2015
Provide an on-airport movie theater. 22 01-Mar-2015
Conduct awareness training for the janitorial staff to ensure that recyclables stay segregated from waste. 22 01-Mar-2015
Install vegetated filter strips to reduce flow velocities in stormwater conveyance systems to encourage settling of sediments (for later removal). 0 01-Mar-2015
Install an on-airport stormwater collection and rain harvesting system to treat runoff prior to reuse or discharge. 0 01-Mar-2015
Install an on-airport sand filtration system to control storm water quality and runoff volumes. 0 01-Mar-2015
Wetland Treatment System 0 29-Jul-2016
Install Bioretention/Rain Garden 0 29-Jul-2016
Install Infiltration System 0 29-Jul-2016
Develop a sustainability recognition program for airport business partners. - 01-Mar-2015
Develop and follow a Sustainable Management Plan or Sustainable Airport Master Plan. - 01-Mar-2015
Include sustainable practices in the airport’s Minimum Operating Standards. - 01-Mar-2015
Urge state and local legislative authorities to adopt laws that support sustainability and remove barriers to sustainability practices. - 01-Mar-2015
Maintain regular discourse with federal, state and local air management agencies to be aware of plans and timelines affecting the airport, including State Implementation Plan development and air emiss - 01-Mar-2015
Develop a communication plan to report on sustainability performance that includes social media posts, website information, commercial advertisement in the terminals, stakeholder presentations, etc. - 01-Mar-2015
Develop and implement an air quality improvement program. - 01-Mar-2015
Develop and implement a Pavement Management Plan. - 01-Mar-2015
Perform a pre-NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) analysis of environmental resource categories as part of planning efforts. - 01-Mar-2015
Develop a Cultural Resources Management Plan (CRMP) to guide the treatment and identification of cultural resources. - 01-Mar-2015
Develop an Unanticipated Discovery Plan that establishes a response framework for the environmental manager in the event unanticipated finds are discovered. - 01-Mar-2015
Use the ""Total Cost Assessment"" (TCA) tool to incorporate the costs and savings associated with environmental considerations as a key part of business decisions. - 01-Mar-2015
Develop a rolling (e.g., 15-year) capital expenditures (CAPEX) Roadmap that shows the annual capital demand for all capital development projects. - 01-Mar-2015
Establish a sustainability budget to fund sustainability projects. - 01-Mar-2015
Establish a sustainability oversight committee or ""Green Team"" to guide, direct, and evaluate the integration of sustainability practices. - 01-Mar-2015
Create a "sustainability manager" position and/or an "office of sustainability." - 01-Mar-2015
Establish a sustainability liaison to the airport sponsor for all design, construction, operations, maintenance, and tenant activities. - 01-Mar-2015
Develop a sustainable review panel that includes designers, engineers, construction managers, and contractors to facilitate submittals and review documentation. - 01-Mar-2015
Establish a regular meeting schedule to discuss sustainability progress with construction and maintenance contractors, tenants, airlines, local regulators, and/or national civil aviation administratio - 01-Mar-2015
Plan for annual meetings at times of the year when temperatures are less extreme to reduce energy consumption due to the use of air conditioning/heat. - 01-Mar-2015
Integrate various airport departments and functions to promote sustainability goals, including planning and design, operations and maintenance, procurement, real estate, and legal. - 01-Mar-2015
Utilize electronic visual aids instead of paper where appropriate to facilitate discussion in sustainability meetings. - 01-Mar-2015
Use zero-emission or low-emitting materials for exhibit displays. - 01-Mar-2015
Reuse display boards; utilize both front and back sides. - 01-Mar-2015
Conduct meetings outdoors when appropriate to take advantage of natural light and fresh air. - 01-Mar-2015
Create an electronic library/central depository for viewing project information to reduce paperwork. - 01-Mar-2015
Create an "environmental handbook for tenants" that includes emergency contact numbers, policies, reporting requirements, spill response, procedures for handling international waste and managing and disposing of materials - 01-Mar-2015
Encourage construction field personnel, project architects and engineers, contractors, project supervisors, and trades people to achieve American National Standards Institute accredited Green Advantag - 01-Mar-2015
Sponsor local community projects that showcase sustainability efforts such as recycling days and tree plantings. - 01-Mar-2015
Develop working relationships/partnerships with community groups; community leadership; local businesses; and local, regional, and/or national environmental organizations. - 01-Mar-2015
Solicit feedback on a particular project from local community leaders. - 01-Mar-2015
Issue a newsletter to local residents, businesses, libraries, and the city hall that discusses construction progress, airport updates, events, facts, and/or other information. - 01-Mar-2015
Provide a ""help desk""/""welcome center"" information table where volunteers help answer questions, provide assistance with lost luggage, offer brochures of local attractions, pass out freebies, showcase - 01-Mar-2015
Create an interactive multimedia display (e.g., website or kiosk) that would engage and educate visitors about the sustainable aspects of completed projects and/or airport operations. - 01-Mar-2015
Create short, easy to understand video-clips that explain various elements of airport operations and sustainability for display in terminals and/or on the internet ("Airport-TV"). - 01-Mar-2015
Provide construction information kiosks at the airport. - 01-Mar-2015
Participate in a mentorship program with a local school where airport employees build special connections with students by reading, playing games, and sharing experiences in a supportive learning envi - 01-Mar-2015
Host a seminar open to the community and/or other stakeholders that provides education on the airport, aviation, and sustainability-related topics (separate from the required public hearing). - 01-Mar-2015
Develop a ""Speaker’s Bureau"" where airport representatives report the airport's sustainability accomplishments to local communities and determine points of collaboration for future practices. - 01-Mar-2015
Serve as a guest lecturer at a university, speaking to students and faculty (live or via teleconference) about airport sustainability initiatives. - 01-Mar-2015
Partner with universities and research centers to evaluate, demonstrate, and commercialize new airport sustainability practices. - 01-Mar-2015
Work with municipalities to prevent incompatible land uses. - 01-Mar-2015
Provide transportation to public meetings. - 01-Mar-2015
Ensure that public meetings are at varied times (day/evening) and at varied locations. - 01-Mar-2015
Provide child care during public meetings. - 01-Mar-2015
Provide a foreign language translator, a sign language translator, and/or equipment for handicapped/disadvantaged attendees during land acquisition processes, public meetings, and similar events. - 01-Mar-2015
Hold press conferences and issue press releases in conjunction with construction changes and milestones. - 01-Mar-2015
Indicate sustainability goals in all interactions with the public for all design and construction projects. - 01-Mar-2015
Produce training materials, flyers, and press releases in languages other than English that will reach local minority or ethnic groups in the community. - 01-Mar-2015
Develop and implement a 'Periodicals for Education' program, collecting magazines, newspapers, and books from international passengers and donating them to educational facilities that teach foreign la - 01-Mar-2015
Donate airplane passenger headphones, blankets and pillows to homeless shelters and/or charity organizations. - 01-Mar-2015
Provide the public with live data on the performance of airport alternative renewable energy systems. - 01-Mar-2015
Partner with community leaders to provide incentives and/or establish foreign trade zones that would attract new clean businesses and educational institutions to the community. - 01-Mar-2015
Offer a free roadway advertisement/sponsorship, or a reduced advertisement fee, for tenants or community groups who clean up an airport roadway environment. - 01-Mar-2015
Coordinate informal meetings with the mayors of neighboring cities to discuss airport projects, sustainability, and other general information. - 01-Mar-2015
Detail current and anticipated sustainability practices on airport and local municipality websites and provide an opportunity for community input. - 01-Mar-2015
Establish an archery-only deer hunting program on airport property. - 01-Mar-2015
Host a ""Relay for Life"" or other walking event inside the terminal (during off-peak hours) to raise funds for a charity. - 01-Mar-2015
Establish an honor flight program with an airline where veterans are paid tribute to inside the airport and fly to a national memorial free of charge. - 01-Mar-2015
Start an “Airport Explorers” program with local schools and children’s groups, such as the Boy and Girl Scouts, to allow children to explore airplane related jobs and functions. - 01-Mar-2015
Establish a social organization of airport partners (i.e., an ""Airport Managers Association"") for communicating, networking, and recreational outings that includes managers from the airlines, Transpor - 01-Mar-2015
Sign a ""Sister Airport"" agreement with another airport outside the country to formalize a commitment to work collaboratively to strengthen air service, trade, tourism and cultural links. - 01-Mar-2015
Send holiday care packages/goodies to airport staff serving military duty. - 01-Mar-2015
Host an international airport delegation, providing a tour of airport facilities, briefings on construction projects and sustainability practices, and technical discussions on planning, engineering an - 01-Mar-2015
Deliver gifts and goodie baskets to local families who need assistance and support during the holiday season (e.g., children's educational toys, games, blankets, bicycles and gift cards). - 01-Mar-2015
Host a airplane pull/tug-of-war competition to raise money for charity. - 01-Mar-2015
Use social media to promote the airport and its sustainability accomplishments, issue alerts, travel tips, traffic information, weather updates, flight cancellations, etc. - 01-Mar-2015
Create an airport float made of recycled materials for use in parades to promote teamwork, community, and resource conservation. - 01-Mar-2015
Recruit and train members of minority and women-owned businesses. - 01-Mar-2015
Include sustainability responsibilities in job descriptions. - 01-Mar-2015
Include educational training on sustainability in periodic employee meetings. - 01-Mar-2015
Provide training on the airport's sustainable planning, design and construction guidelines, including their basis, the parties responsible for using the guidelines, and the sustainable rating system. - 01-Mar-2015
Incorporate objectives of Americans with Disabilities Act compliance and the accommodation of persons with special needs in the project planning phase so that any additional costs can be properly mana - 01-Mar-2015
Conduct frequent employee performance reviews to ensure alignment of labor practice goals with business strategy. - 01-Mar-2015
Conduct periodic employee satisfaction and engagement surveys (anonymous) on topics like work and job challenges, work-life-balance, workplace health, etc. - 01-Mar-2015
Develop an employee retention and development plan consistent with the overall organizational goals. - 01-Mar-2015
Establish team-specific goals and objectives that support the airport's overall goals in an effort to keep employees engaged and committed. - 01-Mar-2015
Recognize employees for their achievements and outstanding performances through an award and recognition program that may include luncheons, team outings, and gift cards. - 01-Mar-2015
Measure and communicate changes in absenteeism of affected employees. - 01-Mar-2015
Measure and communicate user satisfaction with airport facilities. - 01-Mar-2015
Install ""green"" suggestion boxes to obtain airport passenger and employee input and to identify any questions or concerns regarding existing sustainable practices. - 01-Mar-2015
Develop Labor Practice and Decent Work Indicators consistent with goals for employee development and maintaining a strong and viable work force. - 01-Mar-2015
Require documented sustainability experience from contractors and subcontractors. - 01-Mar-2015
Review sustainable building requirements in specifications with each contractor and subcontractor prior to commencement of work. - 01-Mar-2015
Host a concession, airline, and/or department of aviation job opportunity fair. - 01-Mar-2015
Host an airport concessions workshop that includes an overview of the Request for Proposals (RFP) process, information on having a business at the airports, and an explanation on how to become certifi - 01-Mar-2015
Offer voluntary, free language courses for employees (e.g., English aviation terms and common tourist languages). - 01-Mar-2015
Offer voluntary, free courses on using administrative software (presentation, document, and spreadsheet software). - 01-Mar-2015
Develop a 'Take Your Child to Work Day' Program that includes a tour of the airfield, hangars, and fire stations, and presentations from airport staff, tenants, and the airlines. - 01-Mar-2015
Participate in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) Voluntary Protection Programs. - 01-Mar-2015
Develop an Airport Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Plan. - 01-Mar-2015
Provide first responder life support training for employees. - 01-Mar-2015
Install Automated External Defibrillators (AED). - 01-Mar-2015
Participate in an emergency exercise with a local hospital/medical center to train medical staff on how to transfer patients from an aircraft to local medical facilities in the event of a natural dis - 01-Mar-2015
Conduct road safety audits for all major pedestrian crossings. - 01-Mar-2015
Offer voluntary, free physical activity programs for staff (e.g., running groups, yoga classes, softball leagues, etc.). - 01-Mar-2015
Notify area police and fire departments of any road closures or heavy construction traffic. - 01-Mar-2015
Submit weekly reports summarizing all safety incidences as well as all events which may have resulted in an accident; include an evaluation of what steps can be taken to prevent those events in the fu - 01-Mar-2015
Post flyers, brochures, and/or screen public service announcements on television monitors to warn human traffickers about the harsh penalties they face and provide victims with a toll-free number to c - 01-Mar-2015
Install an automated foreign object debris (FOD) detection system on aircraft movement areas. - 01-Mar-2015
Provide airfield perimeter service roads to facilitate access to all areas of the airfield without requiring the crossing of active airfield pavement. - 01-Mar-2015
Segregate operationally diverse facilities on the airfield to minimize mixing of different operational types (e.g., GA/student and air carrier). - 01-Mar-2015
Enhance lighting, signage, and/or markings to mitigate confusion and error potential in the movement area. - 01-Mar-2015
Provide recurrent training for all movement area drivers and require a ""checkout"" field exam. - 01-Mar-2015
Isolate construction areas from the movement area as completely as possible (barricades, fencing, signage, etc.). - 01-Mar-2015
Ensure adequate staffing during snow removal and/or maintenance activities to ensure continuous and coordinated contact between vehicle drivers and air traffic controllers; consider use of a command v - 01-Mar-2015
Ensure the airport's snow removal and/or landscaping plan is coordinated with and on file with the airport traffic control tower. - 01-Mar-2015
Use guards to monitor all points of access between the construction area, contractor staging/operations area, and the movement area. - 01-Mar-2015
Include a placard in all vehicles (airport, tenant, service provider, other) that illustrates airfield markings and their meaning. - 01-Mar-2015
Ensure vehicle drivers receive appropriate training in air traffic control phraseology and intent, including airport-specific references that may be in use at a particular airport. - 01-Mar-2015
Define and communicate thresholds for airport movement area infractions and associated penalties (e.g., badge revocation). - 01-Mar-2015
Provide passengers with access to showering facilities. - 01-Mar-2015
Stock bathrooms with pocket-size oral hygiene kits that contain mouthwash, dental floss, a toothbrush, and toothpaste. - 01-Mar-2015
Provide an in-terminal vanity area/powder room. - 01-Mar-2015
Provide in-line skates, bicycles, Nordic walking poles, skis, snowboards, and/or other sports equipment for rent at an airport service center. - 01-Mar-2015
Offer stationary bikes that can generate energy when pedaled for users to recharge personal electronics and get a workout in. - 01-Mar-2015
Install retail touchscreen kiosks where travelers can rent or buy entertainment (via download) on the go. - 01-Mar-2015
Plant/install a butterfly/sunflower/cactus garden and/or koi pond nature trail (non-wildlife attracting if open-air). - 01-Mar-2015
Welcome passengers by handing out free popcorn, a fresh-baked cookie, or other goodies. - 01-Mar-2015
Install an ice cream kiosk, popcorn machine, and/or a cookie kiosk. - 01-Mar-2015
Work with local restaurants to provide passengers with 'a taste of the city' featuring the local area's most famous cuisine. - 01-Mar-2015
Distribute flowers to passengers on Valentine's Day and on Mother's Day. - 01-Mar-2015
Offer free local phone calls year-round (or on customer appreciation days). - 01-Mar-2015
Install a multistory tube slide in the terminal. - 01-Mar-2015
Provide an in-terminal play room for children. - 01-Mar-2015
Staff child play areas/rooms with ""play coordinators"" that host craft activities and storytelling sessions and help parents keep an eye on their kids. - 01-Mar-2015
Provide a private baby care room with a hot water dispenser. - 01-Mar-2015
Provide an entertainment zone/deck (e.g., gaming, television, ping pong, board games) for passengers. - 01-Mar-2015
Provide sports simulators that mimic soccer, basketball, golf, boxing, skiing, car racing, etc. for passengers to enjoy in between flights. - 01-Mar-2015
Provide live music performances in the terminal. - 01-Mar-2015
Provide live holiday/seasonal entertainment (e.g., Santa, Irish dancers, Halloween parade and trick or treating, etc.). - 01-Mar-2015
Host a holiday fashion market where local fashion designers and independent retailers offer unique, one-of-a-kind holiday gifts for sale including accessories, apparel and jewelry. - 01-Mar-2015
Offer digital versions of movies for passengers to purchase and download on a flash drive that can be watched on their laptop or tablet. - 01-Mar-2015
Provide an on-airport beauty salon, barber shop, massage bar, spa, reflexogy, and other services. - 01-Mar-2015
Provide an on-airport fish spa pedicure with Garra rufa fish to pamper and entertain passengers. - 01-Mar-2015
Provide an in-terminal library with work stations and reading areas. - 01-Mar-2015
Provide a golf putting green and/or mini golf inside the terminal. - 01-Mar-2015
Provide guided airport tours and/or free bus tours that passengers can take during layovers and/or delays. - 01-Mar-2015
Provide an in-terminal dental office where passengers and employees can obtain teeth cleanings, whitening, and X-rays. - 01-Mar-2015
Provide wheelchairs and strollers/baby carriages for use inside the terminal (free or rental). - 01-Mar-2015
Rent portable DVD players to passengers. - 01-Mar-2015
Provide a post office box or counter with post office services and a commemorative airport ink stamp that can be impressed on postcards and letters. - 01-Mar-2015
Provide a pharmacy, bank and other basic public services at the airport. - 01-Mar-2015
Provide in-terminal shoe and luggage repair services. - 01-Mar-2015
Provide gift wrapping services and/or provide complimentary holiday gift wrapping. - 01-Mar-2015
Provide dry cleaning services in the terminal. - 01-Mar-2015
Take care of pets while passengers are away at an on-airport pet hotel; include an adjoining veterinarian clinic and nail clipping salon. - 01-Mar-2015
Designate meeting points/rendezvous plazas in the terminal with appropriate signage. - 01-Mar-2015
Develop an airport art and culture master plan, partnering with local art districts, cultural societies, artists, educational institutions, and volunteers to identify optimal locations for exhibits, t - 01-Mar-2015
Provide a museum and/or art gallery in the terminal. - 01-Mar-2015
Install a cultural display, exhibit, garden, gallery, or museum inside the terminal. - 01-Mar-2015
Partner with a local school or university to display artwork created by the students (preferably artwork promoting conservation, use of recycled materials, and environmental awareness). - 01-Mar-2015
Give children free crayons and blank post-paid postcards and ask them to mail back a picture from their travels for display in an airport gallery. - 01-Mar-2015
Hire a team of 'airport experience agents' to roam around the airport terminals with tablets assisting travelers with way-finding, check-in, transfers, lost luggage and other travel-related issues. - 01-Mar-2015
Offer bag drops where passengers can free themselves of luggage immediately upon arriving at the airport. - 01-Mar-2015
Provide baggage storage lockers (for screened baggage). - 01-Mar-2015
Offer luggage delivery services for passengers where they can hire baggage agents to retrieve their checked luggage and deliver it to a destination of their choice, freeing them of luggage and avoidin - 01-Mar-2015
Develop an airport mobile application for easy access to retail and dining options and promotions, real-time flight status, emergency alerts, terminal maps, weather and city guides, airport facilities - 01-Mar-2015
Participate in the Transportation Security Administration's PreCheck Program to allow low-risk travelers to experience faster, more efficient screening. - 01-Mar-2015
Provide an on-airport car wash valet service where cars are cleaned and ready for travels upon their return to the airport. - 01-Mar-2015
Install water quality swales, rain gardens, and/or constructed wetlands to control stormwater rates. - 01-Mar-2015
Install temporary sedimentation basins, diversion dikes, ditches, sediment traps, silt fences, and/or pipe slope drains during construction. - 01-Mar-2015
Achieve permanent soil stabilization in seeded areas by covering all exposed soil surfaces with vegetation (non-wildlife attracting). - 01-Mar-2015
Install rolled mats (organic, biodegradable mulch mats used to reduce erosion) and ensure that they conform to site contours. - 01-Mar-2015
Use natural fiber geotextiles (permeable fabrics) that are biodegradable. - 01-Mar-2015
Prohibit the use of chemical soil stabilizers during construction. - 01-Mar-2015
Use lime to increase the stability, impermeability, and load-bearing capacity of the subgrade. - 01-Mar-2015
Monitor construction water quality impacts by conducting sampling before and during construction, especially after significant storm events. - 01-Mar-2015
Install slurry walls during construction to prevent commingling of aquifers. - 01-Mar-2015
Locate construction vehicle entrances on stabilized, level ground and provide ample turning radii. - 01-Mar-2015
Grade construction vehicle entrances to prevent runoff. - 01-Mar-2015
Locate construction staging, lay-down areas, stockpiles, and traffic on areas that are paved or will be paved as part of the construction. - 01-Mar-2015
Design projects to ensure no net increase in rate and quantity of stormwater runoff (minimize the amount of impervious surface constructed). - 01-Mar-2015
Design stormwater storage and conveyance systems for the 500-year storm in areas prone to flooding and those that are projected to have increased flooding due to climate change. - 01-Mar-2015
Coordinate with local or city governments to determine if other properties (e.g., parks) can be used for regional stormwater infiltration to prevent flooding. - 01-Mar-2015
Construct engineered wetlands to treat wastewater, glycol, and other chemicals and provide aesthetic benefits (off-airport and/or ensure non-wildlife attracting). - 01-Mar-2015
Use water quality inlets (WQIs) to separate pollutants from the first flush of storm water (referred to as oil/grit separators or oil/water separators). - 01-Mar-2015
Train on-site personnel in pollution prevention procedures and always make the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) available at the construction site for review. - 01-Mar-2015
Prepare a hydrology report to document typical rainfall, drainage patterns, flow rates, and runoff expected during storms. - 01-Mar-2015
Prepare a soil report to document drainage characteristics, soil stability, and design constraints. - 01-Mar-2015
Prepare a grading and drainage plan (based on hydrology and soil reports) that records slopes, areas of cut and fill, areas of soil disturbance, and protection of existing vegetation. - 01-Mar-2015
Store materials and waste in areas sheltered from rain and runoff. - 01-Mar-2015
Install a closed-loop aircraft wash rack wastewater recycling system. - 01-Mar-2015
Install a construction sewage pre-treatment plant to avoid acidification (e.g., from concrete) before discharge in the stormwater system. - 01-Mar-2015
Use sweeper-vacuums, glycol recovery vehicles (GRVs), and/or “mobile collection units” to remove (and potentially reuse) spent deicing/anti-icing fluid. - 01-Mar-2015
Use deicing materials that have a low biochemical oxygen demand (BOD). - 01-Mar-2015
Install a glycol epoxy overcoat on pavement surfaces. - 01-Mar-2015
Train employees on deicing fluid storage and handling, deicing procedures, spill response and prevention, and stormwater pollution prevention. - 01-Mar-2015
Store deicing/anti-icing materials indoors or in a sheltered area away from direct traffic routes to prevent spills. - 01-Mar-2015
Keep deicing/anti-icing spill response equipment in locations easily accessible to and near areas where spills may occur. - 01-Mar-2015
Perform and document frequent inspections of storm drains, deicer application equipment, deicer runoff controls, and storage tanks; perform maintenance as required. - 01-Mar-2015
Use forced air/hybrid deicing that adds deicing fluid to the air stream to aid in breaking loose snow and ice. - 01-Mar-2015
Perform initial deicing using hot water at a temperature of at least 60 degrees Celsius or 140 degrees Fahrenheit; an anti-icing fluid is then applied before the water freezes. - 01-Mar-2015
Purchase and install enclosed deicing buckets on deicing vehicles (or as part of centralized deicing facilities), protecting operators from exposure to deicing fluid and encouraging deicing closer to - 01-Mar-2015
Track the volume of aircraft deicers and anti-icers used to identify procedures to improve, help analyze and design deicing management systems, and enhance compliance with regulatory requirements. - 01-Mar-2015
Use Tempered Steam Technology (TST) to defrost or pre-deice aircraft. - 01-Mar-2015
Dispose deicer-laden stormwater to publicly owned off-site treatment works that use biological processes to break down glycols and other organic constituents of deicing runoff. - 01-Mar-2015
Use membrane filtration to separate larger deicing/anti-icing molecules from smaller water molecules, increasing the concentration of the (reject) stream and separating it from the dilute (permeate) s - 01-Mar-2015
Use beet juice made from the carbohydrate extract of sugar beets or molasses to deice sidewalks, parking lots, and roadways. - 01-Mar-2015
Educate maintenance staff, employees, passengers, and tenants on water conservation strategies. - 01-Mar-2015
Develop a baseline water consumption level and track and report on water use data and cost savings compared to the baseline. - 01-Mar-2015
Install metering networks to facilitate accurate measurement of water use. - 01-Mar-2015
Install an on-site wastewater treatment plant. - 01-Mar-2015
Install water-conserving aerators on faucets and showerheads. - 01-Mar-2015
Install pressure-assisted toilets. - 01-Mar-2015
Install dual-flush toilets. - 01-Mar-2015
Use low-volume, high pressure sprayer nozzles on water hoses used for vehicle washing. - 01-Mar-2015
Use pulsed-power electromagnetic water treatment, ultraviolet treatment, or ozone treatment for the cooling tower water. - 01-Mar-2015
Use tank-less (instantaneous) hot water heaters. - 01-Mar-2015
Provide training for employees and signage for facility users instructing them on how they can reduce water use. - 01-Mar-2015
Limit steam cleaning and high pressure washing of vehicles and equipment. - 01-Mar-2015
Test and repair water supply and wastewater conveyances to conserve water and stop leaks. - 01-Mar-2015
Financially contribute to the greening and/or expansion of the mass transit systems which serve the airport. - 01-Mar-2015
Provide a transportation plan to and from the construction site. - 01-Mar-2015
Provide employees with directions to public transportation facilities. - 01-Mar-2015
Install covered and heated (if applicable) waiting areas for public transportation stops at the airport. - 01-Mar-2015
Prepare a smart growth plan that considers mixed land uses, compact building design, walkable neighborhoods, a strong sense of place, preservation of open space, directing development towards existing - 01-Mar-2015
Select public transportation accessible venues/hotels (with directions provided). - 01-Mar-2015
Provide a Centralized Intermodal Ground Transportation Center. - 01-Mar-2015
Operate satellite 'check-in' facilities (downtown and suburban locations) to minimize congestion on terminal access roads. - 01-Mar-2015
Provide a remote curb location outside of the terminal core (such as a 'Kiss-n-Fly' drop off). - 01-Mar-2015
Use an off-site delivery consolidation center to reduce delivery traffic. - 01-Mar-2015
Provide secure bicycle racks and/or storage near the building entrance and at construction staging locations. - 01-Mar-2015
Install signage to ensure bikes remain visible and maintain an image of ""bikes belong here."" - 01-Mar-2015
Support the implementation of vanpooling services for all airport agencies and vendors. - 01-Mar-2015
Coordinate carpooling to construction sites (set up schedules and incentives based on locations). - 01-Mar-2015
Bus construction workers into the construction site from consolidated vehicle parking/staging areas to reduce security checkpoint delays and emissions from individual riders and vehicle idling. - 01-Mar-2015
Provide incentives for shared rides in taxis. - 01-Mar-2015
Increasing transit ridership among employees by implementing programs such as transit awareness day, guaranteed ride home, etc. - 01-Mar-2015
Support the use of flexible or non-traditional work hours by airport agencies and vendors. - 01-Mar-2015
Replace conventional gasoline-based equipment with alternative-fuel based equipment, including biodiesel, compressed natural gas (CNG), hybrid electric, fuel cell, hydrogen, or liquid petroleum gas (L - 01-Mar-2015
Install biodiesel and ethanol fuel refueling stations. - 01-Mar-2015
Install compressed natural gas (CNG) refueling stations. - 01-Mar-2015
Transport visitors and passengers between parking lots and terminals using electric golf carts. - 01-Mar-2015
Issue notices or fines to vehicle operators who leave vehicles idle for excessive periods. - 01-Mar-2015
Ensure that no vehicle idling occurs within 100 feet of a sensitive receptor area, such as air intakes. - 01-Mar-2015
Provide a commercial vehicle holding area. - 01-Mar-2015
Implement an on-demand system for taxi management. - 01-Mar-2015
Provide training and post flyers to encourage eco-friendly driving habits. - 01-Mar-2015
Design roadways to meet long life pavement design criteria. - 01-Mar-2015
Use asphalt containing recycled tires and/or roofing shingles. - 01-Mar-2015
Design roadway lanes for use by high-occupancy vehicles (HOVs), including appropriate turning lane dimensions. - 01-Mar-2015
Use at least 50 percent recycled aggregate in roadbase materials. - 01-Mar-2015
Use at least 25 percent recycled aggregate in cement or asphalt bound pavement materials. - 01-Mar-2015
Use at least 25 percent replacement of Portland cement with suitable supplementary cementitious material (SCM) in all concrete pavements, curbs and gutters, and sidewalks. - 01-Mar-2015
Specify the use of blended (ASTM C595) and/or Performance Specified (ASTM C1157) cements for all Portland cement concrete pavements, sidewalks, and curbs and gutters. - 01-Mar-2015
Reduce the total Portland cement content to a maximum of 470 pounds per cubic yard for all pavements, sidewalks, and curbs and gutters. - 01-Mar-2015
Contact the local U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) county extension agent for suggestions on plantings to reduce water consumption, lower maintenance costs, enhance aesthetics, etc. - 01-Mar-2015
Minimize disturbed landscape areas and keep pre-existing topography, terrain, trees and vegetation (non-wildlife attracting) intact whenever feasible. - 01-Mar-2015
Require the contractor(s) to develop a plan to protect existing vegetation during all construction activities. - 01-Mar-2015
Protect vegetation from damage due to run-off or spillage during mixing and placement of construction materials using temporary fencing, barricades, and guards. - 01-Mar-2015
Purchase off-site, prefabricated assemblies to avoid the need for on-site fabrication equipment. - 01-Mar-2015
Donate healthy plants and trees removed during construction to the community. - 01-Mar-2015
Donate money to an organization that plants trees/vegetation to offset impacts to existing vegetation. - 01-Mar-2015
Install artificial turf to reduce maintenance labor and traffic, the presence of hazardous wildlife and foreign object debris, to accommodate emergency response, and to enhance pilot recognition of no - 01-Mar-2015
Spot treat landscape problem areas instead of chemically treating a larger area than necessary. - 01-Mar-2015
Provide structured parking in lieu of paved surface lots to reduce stormwater runoff and the heat island effect. - 01-Mar-2015
Use pavement materials that have a high Solar Reflectance Index (at least 29). - 01-Mar-2015
Perform a soil and climate analysis to determine the appropriate landscape strategy. - 01-Mar-2015
Install a high-efficiency slow-drip, sub-soil irrigation system (if irrigation is a necessity) that uses non-potable water and has an automated linkage to meteorological data. - 01-Mar-2015
Top-dress plant root zones and soil with mulch and compost to decrease fertilizer needs, retain moisture, and control erosion. - 01-Mar-2015
Develop and implement an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan. - 01-Mar-2015
Establish a non-toxic wildlife control program. - 01-Mar-2015
Maintain (i.e., mow) airfield sites to prevent use by wildlife that is hazardous to aircraft. - 01-Mar-2015
Use electric lawn mowers to reduce the level of noise and air pollution generated by traditional gasoline-powered mowers. - 01-Mar-2015
Use organic or bio-based fertilizers and pesticides if landscape treatment is necessary. - 01-Mar-2015
Use non-potable hot water (heated to 210 degrees Fahrenheit/94 degrees Celsius) to kill vegetation in pavement cracks instead of herbicides. - 01-Mar-2015
Use perforated underground drains/drain pipe or dry wells to provide infiltration without creating inundated areas that may attract hazardous wildlife. - 01-Mar-2015
Install a Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) rated roof product or an Energy Star cool roof with equivalent reluctance and emittance properties. - 01-Mar-2015
Utilize a combination of vegetated and high albedo roof surfaces. - 01-Mar-2015
Use advanced satellite imagery to create a map that identifies hot spots at the airport where urban heat island reduction strategies will have the greatest impact. - 01-Mar-2015
Limit lighting in protected ecological areas to mitigate lighting impacts on wildlife. - 01-Mar-2015
Develop greenbelts along the airport perimeter as an attractive light and noise buffer between the airport and the community. - 01-Mar-2015
Install low-temperature fluorescents and/or solar powered fixtures for exterior lighting. - 01-Mar-2015
Use high frequency electronic ballasts with fluorescent 2, 4, and 8-foot Tubular lamps that do not contain mercury. - 01-Mar-2015
Install self-dimming fluorescent lamp ballasts. - 01-Mar-2015
Install recyclable lamps and provide recycling information for all luminaries. - 01-Mar-2015
Establish a schedule for when construction lighting is required and develop a policy to reduce lighting when not needed. - 01-Mar-2015
Engage a commissioning team that does not include individuals directly responsible for project design or construction management to evaluate both building and site systems as part of the commissioning - 01-Mar-2015
Identify an individual to lead the commissioning process early on. - 01-Mar-2015
Establish and follow systems commission requirements for runway lighting and illuminated signage, runway navigational aids, runway site lighting systems, traffic signals, pump stations, and oil/water - 01-Mar-2015
Incorporate commissioning requirements into construction documents. - 01-Mar-2015
Include airport facility operators and users in design teams to insure installed equipment is used as intended (e.g., heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems). - 01-Mar-2015
Meet or exceed the local Energy Conservation Code. - 01-Mar-2015
Utilize compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs in lieu of incandescent lamps. - 01-Mar-2015
Organize lighting circuitry and building systems so that individual areas are separately controlled. - 01-Mar-2015
Implement a ""turn off your light and computer"" campaign to raise awareness about unnecessary energy usage. - 01-Mar-2015
Integrate occupancy sensors with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) operation. - 01-Mar-2015
Install occupancy sensors, either infrared (heat detection), ultrasonic (movement detection), or a combination of both, to control lighting in areas that are intermittently occupied (i.e., rest rooms, - 01-Mar-2015
Install large revolving doors to create an air lock and reduce heat transfer. - 01-Mar-2015
Minimize air infiltration through all exterior openings during heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) operation. - 01-Mar-2015
Group flights in a certain part of the concourse during nonpeak hours, allowing the airport to shut off air-conditioning and lighting in unused areas. - 01-Mar-2015
Design aircraft gates and hold rooms for common use, requiring airlines to use the same passenger processing system, displays, baggage handling, and baggage claim system. - 01-Mar-2015
Design aircraft remain over night areas for common use (e.g., so they can serve as cargo ramps during the day and airline parking at night). - 01-Mar-2015
Install cogeneration or trigeneration systems. - 01-Mar-2015
Install energy peak shaving units to offset higher demand periods and costs. - 01-Mar-2015
Install daylight harvesting control systems, optimize lighting controls, and integrate lighting systems with building automation systems. - 01-Mar-2015
Install thermally efficient/high performance glazing and window systems. - 01-Mar-2015
Convert old steam heating systems to modern hot-water heating systems (preferably passive solar water heating systems). - 01-Mar-2015
Install direct-drive equipment instead of belt- or gear-driven heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment. - 01-Mar-2015
Install an indirect evaporative and/or evaporative condensing direct expansion (DX) heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system instead of chilled water plant system. - 01-Mar-2015
Establish airside lighting controls and procedures to turn off or reduce the intensity of airside lighting (runway, taxiway and apron lights and navigational aids) when not being used. - 01-Mar-2015
Enable pilot controlled lighting for aircraft landing during off-peak hours so that airfield lighting can be turned off at night. - 01-Mar-2015
Use light colored paints and interiors to reflect lighting. - 01-Mar-2015
Plant coniferous trees (non-wildlife attracting) to block winter winds from entering indoor areas. - 01-Mar-2015
Include a requirement for pre-conditioned air units in all bid documents for terminal and gate design and renovation projects. - 01-Mar-2015
Use infrared imaging during construction to identify issues with thermal leaks from buildings. - 01-Mar-2015
Integrate high-performance chillers with thermal ice storage to reduce electrical demand use and costs during the cooling season. - 01-Mar-2015
Use absorption cooling which employs lower cost fuels such as steam, natural gas, or high-temperature waste heat, to drive the absorption refrigeration process. - 01-Mar-2015
Turn off computer monitors if they are not going to be used for more than 20 minutes (a small surge in energy occurs when a monitor starts up). - 01-Mar-2015
Turn off both the computer central processing unit and monitor if the computer is not going to be used for more than two hours (a small surge in energy occurs when a computer starts up). - 01-Mar-2015
Use a maintenance log to track energy use processes, problems, and ideas. - 01-Mar-2015
Report energy savings after implementing energy reduction strategies for use as a marketing mechanism, to set/accomplish energy goals, manage strategies, etc. - 01-Mar-2015
Conduct comprehensive training of all staff that covers all aspects of building operations and maintenance. - 01-Mar-2015
Include operations and maintenance staff in building design meetings, commissioning, and testing and balancing activities to capture their perspective and ideas. - 01-Mar-2015
Use evaporative cooling. - 01-Mar-2015
Install leak-detection systems and maintain equipment frequently to detect leaks. - 01-Mar-2015
Purchase ""Green Power"" from a local energy provider to fund renewable energy research, development, production, and use. - 01-Mar-2015
Enter into a public-private partnership to construct and operate a renewable energy system. - 01-Mar-2015
Install solar trash compactors along curbfonts and in remote areas. - 01-Mar-2015
Install solar-thermal powered water heaters. - 01-Mar-2015
Install solar-powered roadway signs and parking lot lights. - 01-Mar-2015
Utilize sewer heat recovery systems. - 01-Mar-2015
Utilize hydroelectric and/or tidal power. - 01-Mar-2015
Utilize biofuels in facilities and appropriate vehicles. - 01-Mar-2015
Develop and implement an Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) control plan. - 01-Mar-2015
Prohibit smoking in the public areas of buildings. - 01-Mar-2015
Locate exterior designated smoking areas away from entries and operable windows. - 01-Mar-2015
Prohibit smoking within structures under construction and restrict smoking on-site during construction. - 01-Mar-2015
Provide a designated exterior smoking area (protected from the elements) that is sufficiently distant from construction activities. - 01-Mar-2015
Install a designated smoking room designed to effectively contain, capture, and remove Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) from the building using a separate ventilation system (if an interior smoking r - 01-Mar-2015
Establish zero exposure of non-smokers to Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS). - 01-Mar-2015
Provide for real-time control of terminal unit air flow rates and total outdoor air flow rates based on carbon dioxide levels. - 01-Mar-2015
Voluntarily install air quality monitoring stations and track and publish data. - 01-Mar-2015
Design heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems with carbon dioxide monitoring sensors in each space and integrate these sensors with the building automation system (BAS). - 01-Mar-2015
Locate air intakes away from contaminants such as loading areas, exhaust fans, and cooling towers. - 01-Mar-2015
Utilize carbon or electrostatic filters, or other particulate control technologies. - 01-Mar-2015
Design building ventilation systems that result in an air change effectiveness (??ac) greater than or equal to 0.9 as determined by ASHRAE 129-1997. - 01-Mar-2015
Use low-face velocity coils and filters to reduce energy loss through air delivery system components. - 01-Mar-2015
Increase air movement in facilities by using ceiling fans. - 01-Mar-2015
Install trickle ventilators (small ‘openers’ concealed within a window or curtainwall’s horizontal members) that allow fresh air to ‘trickle’ into the building without the need for operating windows o - 01-Mar-2015
Install relief vents or operable skylights in cargo and other applicable facilities to provide stack effect natural ventilation. - 01-Mar-2015
Install remote monitoring systems to detect Jet A vapors. - 01-Mar-2015
Do not use fluorescent, compact fluorescent, and LED (light-emitting diode) lights that contain mercury (as well as electrical switches and thermostats). - 01-Mar-2015
Specify low-volatile organic compound (VOC) carpet systems and/or require that VOC emissions meet or exceed the requirements of the Carpet and Rug Institute's Green Label Indoor Air Quality Test Progr - 01-Mar-2015
Require that composite wood and agrifiber carpet systems must contain no added urea-formaldehyde resins. - 01-Mar-2015
Vacuum heavily trafficked areas daily using equipment with powerful suction and a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration bag. - 01-Mar-2015
Perform carpet extraction cleaning every 6 to 12 months, preferably with hot water or steam. - 01-Mar-2015
Install separate exhaust and plumbing systems in spaces that are known to use or contain chemicals and hazardous products. - 01-Mar-2015
Prohibit the indoor use of combustion engine-based devices without direct exterior exhaust and make-up air. - 01-Mar-2015
Use non-absorptive flooring and walls. - 01-Mar-2015
Design buildings to minimize pollutant cross-contamination of regularly occupied areas. - 01-Mar-2015
Install drains plumbed for appropriate disposal of liquid waste in spaces where water and chemical concentrate mixing occurs. - 01-Mar-2015
Install permanent architectural entryway systems such as grills or grates (preferably over six feet long) to prevent occupant-borne contaminants from entering the building. - 01-Mar-2015
Hire a contractor to regularly clean mats that track dirt from occupants entering the building if installing a grate or grill is not practical. - 01-Mar-2015
Identify all hazardous products or processes. - 01-Mar-2015
Install air-tight electrical boxes to minimize air leakage. - 01-Mar-2015
Ensure proper ventilations, such as fume hoods, for activities that produce hazardous gasses. - 01-Mar-2015
Design central locations in terminal and office buildings for storage of concentrated cleaning chemicals and other pollutant sources. - 01-Mar-2015
Provide water and electricity utility outlets for cleaning. - 01-Mar-2015
Use biodegradable soap in aircraft and vehicle wash areas. - 01-Mar-2015
Specify environmentally friendly cleaning products and processes for installed systems and products in operation and maintenance manuals. - 01-Mar-2015
Install operable windows in areas that are not noise-sensitive. - 01-Mar-2015
Install task lighting or more light switching zones in offices areas. - 01-Mar-2015
Install under floor air distribution systems with individual diffusers (controllable outlets) in office areas. - 01-Mar-2015
Provide controls for each individual in office spaces for airflow, temperature and lighting of the occupied space, and for the occupants in non-perimeter, regularly occupied areas. - 01-Mar-2015
Integrate micro switches of operable windows with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) operation. - 01-Mar-2015
Use direct digital control systems for greater accuracy, flexibility, and operator interface compared to pneumatic systems. - 01-Mar-2015
Install a temperature and humidity monitoring system that provides operators with control over thermal comfort performance and humidification and/or dehumidification systems. - 01-Mar-2015
Provide areas with varying indoor conditions in terminals, allowing passengers to choose an area with conditions that best match their needs. - 01-Mar-2015
Install natural skylights to reduce daylight lighting requirements. - 01-Mar-2015
Coordinate daylight strategies with electrical lighting scenarios and the building automation system (BAS). - 01-Mar-2015
Install photo-integrated light sensors to dim artificial lights when daylight penetrating the building is sufficient. - 01-Mar-2015
Use a daylighting model or calculations to assess foot-candle levels and daylight factors achieved. - 01-Mar-2015
Design partitioned offices in the center of floor plans with windows so that more daylighting and views can be achieved. - 01-Mar-2015
Use open workstation cubicles or cubical walls lower than four feet. - 01-Mar-2015
Perform a climate change vulnerability assessment of airport land and buildings. - 01-Mar-2015
Integrate sea level rise flood scenarios into the regional aviation strategic plan process. - 01-Mar-2015
Prepare a watershed plan with the water reclamation district that factors in projected climate changes. - 01-Mar-2015
Install backup power for sump pumps. - 01-Mar-2015
Provide an emergency inventory of portable pumps, generators, temporary flood gates, and sandbags. - 01-Mar-2015
Plan for and advertising extended concessionaire hours to accommodate stranded passengers. - 01-Mar-2015
Implement hardening and protection techniques for areas with low shorelines and adaptive management procedures for sites vulnerable to sea level rise. - 01-Mar-2015
Determine which nearby major roadways and airport access roads are prone to flooding and identify backup routes for airport/airline staff and emergency personnel to safely reach the airport. - 01-Mar-2015
Increase the airport's snow removal and deicing equipment inventory to account for an increased likelihood of winter precipitation associated with climate change (where applicable). - 01-Mar-2015
Plant foliage and trees (non-wildlife attracting) that can survive in warmer environments. - 01-Mar-2015
Educate travelers on the impact of climate change, including impacts on individual lives and how to respond, using displays, commercials, and art exhibits. - 01-Mar-2015
Write and follow a maintenance plan that evaluates each system component and incorporates the proper maintenance strategy to minimize unnecessary maintenance while maximizing system up-time. - 01-Mar-2015
Use a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to streamline the management of operations and maintenance programs. - 01-Mar-2015
Determine the required maintenance procedures prior to installing or purchasing equipment, paying specific attention to disposal requirements and impacts to indoor environmental quality. - 01-Mar-2015
Perform all aircraft, vehicle, and equipment maintenance indoors, where possible. - 01-Mar-2015
Perform outdoor maintenance in a designated area paved with impervious concrete located at least 50 feet from any storm drain inlet. - 01-Mar-2015
Design drains in aircraft and vehicle maintenance areas to discharge to the sanitary sewer and not the stormwater system. Floor drains should discharge into an oil/water separator that is periodically cleaned and maintained. - 01-Mar-2015
Maintain and locate Spill Control Kits in areas readily accessible to all maintenance areas. - 01-Mar-2015
Have the building service contractors provide a monthly log that documents the collection, storage and disposal of recyclable materials. - 01-Mar-2015
Have the building service contractors provide a monthly log of all of the materials used in Integrated Pest Management (IPM). - 01-Mar-2015
Review engineering standards for building equipment subject to periodic maintenance or replacement (air handler motors and belts, pumps and valves, luminaries, switches, etc.) to identify potential du - 01-Mar-2015
Specify more durable, longer lasting materials and finishes to extend material life and reduce maintenance requirements. - 01-Mar-2015
Provide a full set of design and construction documentation to system operators so they can maintain the equipment as the manufacturer recommends. - 01-Mar-2015
Install heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and ductwork products that can be easily cleaned and that protect against dust, microbial growth, and fiber shredding. - 01-Mar-2015
Consider ease of maintenance when designing lighting systems. - 01-Mar-2015
Develop a Brownfield Prevention Program for the airport to implement strategies that prevent pollution and minimize waste generation. - 01-Mar-2015
Develop on a site documented as contaminated by an All Appropriate Inquiry (AAI) (or an ASTM E1903-97 Phase II Environmental Site Assessment) OR classified as a Brownfield by a local state and federal - 01-Mar-2015
Enter into the state's voluntary Site Remediation Program (if applicable) that offers a No Further Remediation (NFR) Letter. - 01-Mar-2015
Pursue tax incentives, government grants, property tax savings, and legal protections for development in a Brownfield (examples include the Expedited Remedial Action Program and Prospective Purchase A - 01-Mar-2015
Purchase carbon offsets. - 01-Mar-2015
Purchase materials, goods, and equipment from local sources. - 01-Mar-2015
Install an intra-terminal people-mover system from remote parking lots, rental car facilities, employee parking, etc. to reduce emissions and roadway traffic. - 01-Mar-2015
Encourage rental car facilities to use 'ready/return' systems. - 01-Mar-2015
Enhance airport campus overhead signage and roadway marking/painting (e.g., terminal entrance, parking lots, rental car return). - 01-Mar-2015
Develop a vehicle inspection program to ensure vehicles are properly maintained and pollution control devices are in place. - 01-Mar-2015
Monitor bus/commercial vehicle performance, routes, and frequencies through an Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI) system to verify performance and fuel economy. - 01-Mar-2015
Improve the fuel efficiency of taxis by requiring lighter/smaller advertisement display boards. - 01-Mar-2015
Install additional lanes and booths at parking structures. - 01-Mar-2015
Install a ""smart park"" system to efficiently utilize garage capacity and reduce emissions from excessive spot searching. - 01-Mar-2015
Install high-speed or rapid exit taxiways to reduce aircraft taxi distances. - 01-Mar-2015
Implement a ground management program, leveraging airport surface surveillance data and airline schedules to better manage the taxi-out process, reduce taxi times, and improve efficiency. - 01-Mar-2015
Design airfield geometry (or reposition runway and taxiway hold lines) such that aircraft idling in the departure queue and ground run-up areas are directed away from surrounding sensitive areas. - 01-Mar-2015
Encourage aircraft to taxi at idle power or a specified minimum power threshold. - 01-Mar-2015
Use an aircraft rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) training facility to conduct firefighting training exercises. - 01-Mar-2015
Use propane fuel for the aircraft rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) training center simulation burners instead of conventional gasoline (use a mobile aircraft fire fighting training device (MAFTD)). - 01-Mar-2015
Conduct a noise modeling study. - 01-Mar-2015
Develop and implement a noise abatement plan. - 01-Mar-2015
Work with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to enable continuous descent arrivals to reduce emissions and noise. - 01-Mar-2015
Use area navigation (RNAV) procedures to reduce noise on surrounding land uses. - 01-Mar-2015
Install a Noise Monitoring System (NMS). - 01-Mar-2015
Produce a Fly Quiet Report which scores and awards airport operators. - 01-Mar-2015
Start a community noise roundtable to help respond to noise issues. - 01-Mar-2015
Track noise complaints using a geographic information system (GIS) to better identify where noise problems are occurring surrounding the airport. - 01-Mar-2015
Develop and implement a school sound insulation program if any schools are located within areas exposed to substantial aircraft noise. - 01-Mar-2015
Install acoustical silencers, barriers, and earthen berms. - 01-Mar-2015
Implement a Preferential Runway Use Policy to minimize noise exposure over sensitive land uses when possible. - 01-Mar-2015
Encourage airlines to limit the use of aircraft engine reverse thrust after landing (when runway length, pilot judgment, and weather/visibility considerations are optimal). - 01-Mar-2015
Establish an aggressive land acquisition program to prevent noise-sensitive land use encroachment and preserve green spaces. - 01-Mar-2015
Work with local realtors to ensure accurate communication of noise levels to home buyers (e.g., real estate disclosures). - 01-Mar-2015
Replace noisier vehicles and equipment with quieter units. - 01-Mar-2015
Install mufflers on vehicles and construction equipment. - 01-Mar-2015
Wrap exterior heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) duct work with sound deadening materials. - 01-Mar-2015
Install a ground run-up enclosure. - 01-Mar-2015
Designate specific areas on the airfield for aircraft engine run-up operations (pre-flight and maintenance and pre-flight engine checks). - 01-Mar-2015
Locate mechanical equipment and other sources of noise away from areas of occupancy. - 01-Mar-2015
Orient the building the building so that glazed surfaces are not directed toward noise. - 01-Mar-2015
Install acoustical ceiling tiles, flooring and walls. - 01-Mar-2015
Install double-pane windows. - 01-Mar-2015
Use laminated glazing to reduce noise transmission. - 01-Mar-2015
Establish mandates, incentives, and/or inspections to encourage tenants to support composting programs. - 01-Mar-2015
Design waste management to comply with ASTM E2129-05 and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Green Purchasing Guidelines. - 01-Mar-2015
Work with tenants and contractors to provide recycling data and to establish monitoring and reporting techniques. - 01-Mar-2015
Develop an inventory list of space allocation, infrastructure and equipment needed to facilitate waste reduction and recycling. - 01-Mar-2015
Require concessionaires to minimize packaging. - 01-Mar-2015
Set up annual or bi-annual clean-up events to collect bulky, non-hazardous items from tenants, airlines, and airport employees for recycling, donation, or disposal. - 01-Mar-2015
Require airport businesses to use fabric/reusable bags, biodegradable bags, and/or paper bags instead of plastic bags. - 01-Mar-2015
Recycle used restaurant grease to manufacture biofuel. - 01-Mar-2015
Use recycled coffee grounds, flour, chili powder, cinnamon, peppermint, and/or black pepper for ant control. - 01-Mar-2015
Use reusable coffee/tea mugs, glasses, and water bottles. - 01-Mar-2015
Use biodegradable plates and cutlery. - 01-Mar-2015
Install automatic hand towel dispensers in restrooms. - 01-Mar-2015
Install efficient next-generation hand dryers instead of conventional dryers or paper towels. - 01-Mar-2015
Reuse or donate existing furniture. - 01-Mar-2015
Integrate information technology (IT) systems to maximize teamwork, transparency and information sharing, including: web directories and links; web based document sharing; web based procurement proces - 01-Mar-2015
Require electronic submittals. - 01-Mar-2015
Use electronic pay statements and accounting forms. - 01-Mar-2015
Use water pitchers rather than individual plastic bottles during meetings. - 01-Mar-2015
Track printing to identify errors so that print jobs are not duplicated. - 01-Mar-2015
State ""please consider the environment before printing this email"" on the footer of all e-mails (and write a similar message on other electronic documents). - 01-Mar-2015
Recycle used computer systems. Donate or schedule and implement an auction of used computer systems. - 01-Mar-2015
Implement ""Paper-Free Fridays,"" a ""Think Before You Print"" campaign, and/or similar campaigns to reduce paper and/or materials consumption. - 01-Mar-2015
Work with waste haulers to negotiate contracts that allow for reduction in waste hauls and increases in recycling hauls in order to leverage cost savings potential that may arise from recycling progra - 01-Mar-2015
Establish a document management system so that project files can be submitted and archived electronically. - 01-Mar-2015
Recycle aluminum, glass, plastics, paper, newspapers, magazines, phone books, and corrugated cardboard. - 01-Mar-2015
Recycle gas filters, waste gasoline, motor oil, anti-freeze, scrap metal, tires, electrical wiring, electronics, grease and sludge, hazardous materials and spent solvents, pallets, and wood. - 01-Mar-2015
Recycle batteries, light bulbs, toner cartridges, and electronics. - 01-Mar-2015
Use on-site trash compactors instead of roll-offs to reduce the trips needed to remove municipal solid waste. - 01-Mar-2015
Require airlines and cleaning companies to have onboard recycling programs. - 01-Mar-2015
Install an airside recycling center to collect and recycle deplaned waste from arriving aircraft. - 01-Mar-2015
Provide general aviation tenants with sump fuel disposal containers. - 01-Mar-2015
Recycle all used oil cans as scrap metal. - 01-Mar-2015
Recycle aircraft tires, turbine oil, hydraulic fluid, engine oil, carpet, glass and metal from light bulbs, and batteries. - 01-Mar-2015
Collect used oil for heating purposes in approved burners. - 01-Mar-2015
Utilize cardboard balers, aluminum can crushers, recycling chutes, and other technologies to enhance recycling activities. - 01-Mar-2015
Provide cardboard compactors to assist concessionaires with recycling. - 01-Mar-2015
Strategically locate recycling receptacles and place signs directly adjacent that clearly identifies what can and cannot be recycled. - 01-Mar-2015
Develop recycling and waste reduction competitions between different departments. - 01-Mar-2015
Develop and implement a hazardous waste management plan for the containment and operational use of hazardous materials. - 01-Mar-2015
Develop and implement a Spill Prevention Countermeasure and Control (SPCC) Plan. - 01-Mar-2015
Develop and implement an underground storage tank management plan. - 01-Mar-2015
Upgrade aging single-wall underground storage tanks with double-wall underground storage tanks. - 01-Mar-2015
Develop and implement an above ground storage tank management plan. - 01-Mar-2015
Establish a hazardous waste spill response chain of command with tenant and fuel supplier planners (i.e., pipeline and fuel trucking). - 01-Mar-2015
Institute solid and fluid waste containment methods and disposal protocols to support minimal or no site contamination. - 01-Mar-2015
Donate unused paint to the city's graffiti removal program. - 01-Mar-2015
Implement a centralized hazardous substance management system/library where materials could be purchased or checked out on an as needed basis. - 01-Mar-2015
Provide sophisticated monitoring for underground fuel hydrant systems. - 01-Mar-2015
Require off-peak fueling. - 01-Mar-2015
Develop and submit a Fuel and Lubricants Control Plan. - 01-Mar-2015
Participate in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Program. - 01-Mar-2015
Participate in a statewide purchasing alliance with a focus on local procurement. - 01-Mar-2015
Purchase naturally raised, hormone-free and organic ingredients. - 01-Mar-2015
Purchase bleach-free and chlorine-free paper products. - 01-Mar-2015
Purchase bottles made of biodegradable materials such as ethanol instead of plastic bottles (if bottles are necessary). - 01-Mar-2015
Purchase vegetable-based inks for printing where appropriate. - 01-Mar-2015
Enforce procurement of motorized vehicles with fuel economies higher than existing values. - 01-Mar-2015
Expedite the completion of the building envelope to minimize moisture exposure to interior surfaces, minimizing the potential for mold. - 01-Mar-2015
Purchase precut and prefabricated components when available and order materials to size in order to reduce waste and haul loads. - 01-Mar-2015
Require supplies to make deliveries using sturdy returnable pallets and containers. Have suppliers pick up pallets and empty containers. - 01-Mar-2015
Purchase easily stackable units such as cladding systems, curtain walls, steel beams, etc. to reduce transportation costs to the site. - 01-Mar-2015
Use a raised floor system to reduce data and communication installation costs and allow for easier, more economical moves and space reconfiguration. - 01-Mar-2015
Use portable concrete/asphalt crushers or operate concrete crushing/recycling plants on-site to facilitate reuse of materials in other construction projects. - 01-Mar-2015
Designate specific on-site areas for recycling construction waste materials. - 01-Mar-2015
Recycle non-contaminated drywall by grinding, spreading, and tilling it on open land (away from aircraft movement areas) at a rate of approximately five tons per acre if no local markets exist for rec - 01-Mar-2015
Use excess asphalt paving material to fix surrounding roads, parking lots, etc. - 01-Mar-2015
Use concrete chunks, old bricks, broken block and other masonry rubble for backfill along foundation walls, parking stops, jersey barriers, etc. (where permitted). - 01-Mar-2015
Use pre-assembled rebar cages to reduce on-site rebar waste. - 01-Mar-2015
Reduce packaging waste through vendor participation using bulk packaging techniques or choose products with minimal or no packaging. - 01-Mar-2015
Encourage alternative sustainable packaging techniques (e.g., metal strapping in preference to shrink-wrap, paper packaging as opposed to plastic and shredded paper as opposed to foam). - 01-Mar-2015
Do not use temporary wood structures. - 01-Mar-2015
Use sight and sound barriers made of lightweight panels that can be easily installed, maintained, and replaced. - 01-Mar-2015
Reuse items such as electrical boxes, wire spools, breaker equipment, wall outlets and other equipment. - 01-Mar-2015
Save worn out NiCad (nickel–cadmium) batteries from portable power tools for delivery to a specialized battery-recycling site. - 01-Mar-2015
Determine the disposal cost, hauling cost, and revenue generated from reusing materials on-site and compare that with the cost of purchasing new items. - 01-Mar-2015
Purchase concrete materials that contain recycled content, such as aggregate cast-in-place concrete, fly-ash cast-in-place concrete, and bituminous concrete pavement. - 01-Mar-2015
Purchase recycled content materials for the following major building components: unit pavers; steel reinforcement; structural steel; miscellaneous steel; steel fencing and furnishings; unit masonry; d - 01-Mar-2015
Purchase recycled content materials for the following internal building components: plaster; terrazzo; acoustical ceilings; drywall; finish flooring including carpet, resilient flooring, and terrazzo; - 01-Mar-2015
Develop an acquisitions policy for furniture and building fixtures with high recycled content. - 01-Mar-2015
Install carpet tiles from post industrial nylon that are reusable and recyclable. - 01-Mar-2015
Use telecommunications cabling and electrical device wall plates that have a high percentage of recycled plastic. - 01-Mar-2015
Ensure that the specified recycled content materials are installed and quantify the total percentage of recycled content materials installed. - 01-Mar-2015
Use the following rapidly renewable materials for both permanent and temporary construction materials: poplar oriented straw board (OSB) or ""agriboard"" (formwork for temporary construction and underla - 01-Mar-2015
Install clay roof tiles which are made from abundant raw materials and carry effective heat gain characteristics (for cool climates). - 01-Mar-2015
Use paper joint tape in lieu of fiberglass tape. - 01-Mar-2015
Establish a project goal for the utilization of rapidly renewable materials. - 01-Mar-2015
Do not use creosote-coated lumber. - 01-Mar-2015
Do not use chromate copper arsenate (CCA) pressure-treated lumber. - 01-Mar-2015
Do not use extruded polystyrene (XPS) rigid board insulation. - 01-Mar-2015
Do not use fiberglass insulation that contains phenol-formaldehyde binders. - 01-Mar-2015
Plan for the reuse (and temporary storage) of equipment, facilities, and materials from one project to another; track cost savings. - 01-Mar-2015
Quantify the extent of structure and building reuse. - 01-Mar-2015
Remove elements that pose a contamination risk prior to reusing structures. - 01-Mar-2015
Use a public information website or other means to list salvaged materials to offer for sale or donation. - 01-Mar-2015
Conduct detailed assessments to better understand materials or equipment that are salvageable versus recyclable. - 01-Mar-2015
Design for current needs with the ability to expand into the future. Do not oversize components during the initial design phase to account for future build-out. - 01-Mar-2015
Specify detailed terms of deconstruction in bid documents. - 01-Mar-2015
Evaluate the potential reuse of deconstructed mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. - 01-Mar-2015
Purchase ceiling tile and carpeting from companies that recycle and/or reuse deconstructed carpet and tiles. - 01-Mar-2015
Detail electrical/utility connections for disassembly and/or upgrades and ensure they are accessible; provide instructions. - 01-Mar-2015
Minimize the use of chemical (adhesive) connectors; instead use friction-based connectors. - 01-Mar-2015
Design electrical and fiber optics, other wiring, and the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system in such a way that it is flexible to expand or downsize it. - 01-Mar-2015
Design air conditioner roof units so additional units may be placed if necessary in the future. - 01-Mar-2015
Design for additional temperature, electrical, sprinklers and communication zones in a large space so that future renovation work will not disrupt services. - 01-Mar-2015
Place entrances and corridors to spaces in such a way that future uses may utilize existing egresses. - 01-Mar-2015
Evaluate the structure and component life cycle prior to purchasing materials/equipment. - 01-Mar-2015
Create flexible and diverse workspaces to enable expansion. - 01-Mar-2015
Select fittings fasteners, adhesives and sealants that allow for quicker disassembly and facilitate the removal of reusable materials. - 01-Mar-2015
Replace aging construction equipment with new low emission models. - 01-Mar-2015
Install low emission engines into old equipment chassis. - 01-Mar-2015
Perform routine maintenance to maintain original vehicle emission levels. - 01-Mar-2015
Install particulate filters on construction vehicles. - 01-Mar-2015
Install diesel oxidation catalysts (DOC) on construction vehicles. - 01-Mar-2015
Use the best available retrofit technology as approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and/or the California Air Resources Board (CARB). - 01-Mar-2015
Provide retrofit allowances for construction equipment. - 01-Mar-2015
Maintain an inventory of all installed retrofit equipment and emissions reduction devices to ensure goals or guidelines are achieved and for documentation and marketing purposes. - 01-Mar-2015
Develop a vehicle inspection program to ensure pollution control devices are in place. - 01-Mar-2015
Use an overland conveyor system to transport construction materials from stockpile areas. - 01-Mar-2015
Use biodegradable hydraulic elevator oils for conveyors. - 01-Mar-2015
Establish construction vehicle speed limits to minimize noise and dust. - 01-Mar-2015
Require contractors to submit sound reduction construction plans to mitigate unwanted construction noise and vibration. - 01-Mar-2015
Locate mechanical equipment and other sources of noise away from noise-sensitive land uses. - 01-Mar-2015
Install noise barriers. - 01-Mar-2015
Use rubber tired equipment in lieu of track equipment to reduce noise levels. - 01-Mar-2015
Install a layer of gas-permeable material under the foundation (usually four inches of gravel). - 01-Mar-2015
Provide a capillary break (dampproofing or membrane) between the footing and foundation wall or perimeter foundation for slab-on-grade. - 01-Mar-2015
Install drainage tile at foundation footings. - 01-Mar-2015
Install freight elevators as early as possible and coordinate building enclosure at the elevator shafts to minimize temporary hoisting needs. - 01-Mar-2015
Use localized hot water equipment rather than centralized equipment to reduce transmission loss and improve efficiency. - 01-Mar-2015
Install pipes with acoustic measuring devices to detect vibrations and/or sound waves in pipelines, indicating defects. - 01-Mar-2015
Require early installation of permanent electrical systems to minimize the number of temporary circuits needed for construction. - 01-Mar-2015
Use soundless demolition chemical agents (SCDA) as a substitute for explosives. - 01-Mar-2015
Install moisture resistant greenboard and mold resistant purpleboard. - 01-Mar-2015
Conduct periodic monitoring for mold and asbestos. - 01-Mar-2015
Use recycled oil, biodiesel-based oils and hydraulic fluid, non-toxic lubricants, and other environmentally friendly maintenance agents. - 01-Mar-2015
Require contractors to submit a pre-construction plan to recycle oil and use environmentally friendly maintenance agents during construction. - 01-Mar-2015
Maintain current Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) on-site. - 01-Mar-2015
Develop and implement an Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management Plan for the construction and pre-occupancy phases of the building. - 01-Mar-2015
Communicate the hazards of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) with construction workers during health and safety meetings. - 01-Mar-2015
Meet or exceed the recommended Design Approaches of the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning National Contractors Association (SMACNA) Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Guidelines for Occupied Buildings Under Cons - 01-Mar-2015
Sequence the installation of materials to avoid contamination of absorptive materials such as insulation, carpeting, ceiling tile, and gypsum wallboard. - 01-Mar-2015
Do not operate (or impose strict limits on the operation of) air handling equipment during construction. - 01-Mar-2015
Use filtration media with a Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) of 8 at each return air grill if air handlers are used during construction. - 01-Mar-2015
Replace all air filter media used during construction at least two weeks prior to building occupancy, subsequent to building flush-out. - 01-Mar-2015
Install filtration media with a Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) of 13 for media installed after construction. - 01-Mar-2015
Use ventilation systems overnight to purge the work area. - 01-Mar-2015
Use a desiccant dehumidifier to remove humidity and control moisture levels during installation of interior finishes. - 01-Mar-2015
Develop and implement a Construction Dust Control Plan. - 01-Mar-2015
Cover soil stockpiles or areas under active construction during rainfall, high wind, and at night. - 01-Mar-2015
Stabilize access roads, subdivision roads, parking areas, and other on-site vehicle transportation routes immediately after grading and frequently maintain them to prevent erosion and control dust. - 01-Mar-2015
Require haulers to cover truck beds for dust suppression. - 01-Mar-2015
Water down loose materials and exposed earth (with non-potable water) during construction. - 01-Mar-2015
Spray down truck wheel wells (with non-potable water) and use rumble strips before exiting the construction site. - 01-Mar-2015
Require truck beds to maintain at least two feet of freeboard for dust suppression. - 01-Mar-2015
Perform regular street sweeping during construction. - 01-Mar-2015
Use integral dust collection systems on drywall sanders, cut off saws and routers. - 01-Mar-2015
Use wet rags, damp mops, and vacuum cleaners with high-efficiency particulate absorption (HEPA) filters to clean dust. - 01-Mar-2015
Require employees and/or contractors to wear respirators and masks during certain dust/hazardous conditions. - 01-Mar-2015
Delineate the site perimeter to prevent disturbance beyond the construction area and flag all environmentally and socially sensitive areas. - 01-Mar-2015
Brief all contractors and sub-contractors on access road and staging area locations. - 01-Mar-2015
Ensure that truck/vehicle washing is on a paved or crushed stone pad to drain into a sediment trap or basin. - 01-Mar-2015
Designate truck and vehicle cleaning areas to manage or collect wastewater. - 01-Mar-2015
Coordinate with state and local transportation agencies to plan construction routes and to avoid vulnerable roadway areas. - 01-Mar-2015
Work with local radio affiliates to announce construction traffic alerts/reports on local radio stations. - 01-Mar-2015
Display construction traffic information on signage near the airport. - 01-Mar-2015
Release a construction project outlook report to local media outlets to provide advanced notice of any modifications to existing streets and intersections and provide information on truck haul routes - 01-Mar-2015
Immediately repair any construction related roadway damage. - 01-Mar-2015
Develop a site-specific health and safety plan that identifies all potential hazards and steps taken to mitigate accidents. - 01-Mar-2015
Include a reference to the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) General Duty Clause (29 CFR 1903.1) in all project bid specifications. - 01-Mar-2015
Perform a environmental site assessment and industrial hygiene review prior to construction. - 01-Mar-2015
Require one or more member(s) of the construction field team to have CPR/First Aid certification. - 01-Mar-2015
Post signs reminding construction workers of the long term health risks from exposure to particulates and the unknown toxins attached to particulates. - 01-Mar-2015
Use personal air monitoring systems during construction to sample airborne contaminants and compare them to permissible exposure limits published in health and safety standards. - 01-Mar-2015
* = Private Practice