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B. The OWNER considers pollution from dewatering water and stormwater runoff from a construction site or work area to be a very serious offense. The CONTRACTOR is solely responsible for preventing pollution caused by dewatering water and stormwater runoff from the construction site or work area. C. The pollution control measures specified herein represent minimum standards to be adhered to by the CONTRACTOR throughout the Project's construction. The OWNER reserves the right to require the CONTRACTOR to employ additional pollution control measures, when in the sole opinion of the OWNER, they are warranted. If site specific conditions require additional erosion and stormwater pollution control measures during any phase of construction or operation to prevent erosion or to control sediment or other pollution, beyond those specified in the Drawings or herein, implement additional best management practices as necessary, in accordance with Chapter 4, "Best Management Practices for Erosion and Sedimentation Control" of the Florida Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector's Manual, and other references as may be required by regulatory permits. (http://www.dep.state.fl.us./water/nonpoint/docs/erosion/erosion-inspectors- manual.pdf) D. The OWNER may terminate this Contract if the CONTRACTOR fails to comply with this Section. Alternatively, the OWNER may halt the CONTRACTOR's operations until the CONTRACTOR is in full compliance with this Section. If the OWNER halts the CONTRACTOR's work as a result of its failure to comply with this Section, the Construction Contract time clock will continue to run. E. In addition to these Specifications, comply with Chapter 4 - "Best Management Practices for Erosion and Sedimentation Control" and Chapter 5 — "Best Management Practices for Dewatering" of the Florida Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector's Manual. In the event of a conflict between the referenced Chapters and these Specifications, the more stringent requirement shall prevail. 1.2 SOME PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED BY THE CONTRACTOR A. The OWNER has obtained certain permits for this project and they are listed in paragraph SC -6.08 of the Supplementary Conditions. Per paragraph SC -6.08.A.2 of the Supplementary Conditions, the CONTRACTOR shall apply for, obtain, and pay for all other required permits, licenses, sampling, and tests. Permits the CONTRACTOR may need to secure may include but not be limited to: 1. Long-term and/or short-term dewatering permit as required by the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD). Generally, only the short-term permit is required. Contact SJRWMD at (321) 984-4940 to determine which permit is required and the associated statutory requirements; 2. SJRWMD RDS -50 Permit (required); 3. The State of Florida Generic Permit for Stormwater Discharge From Large and Small Construction Activities (required). Contact the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) at (866) 336-6312 (toll free) or (850) 245-7522 or www.dep.state.fl.us/water/stormwater/npdes/ 4. FDEP's Uncontaminated Groundwater Release Permit (required if dewatering occurs). This permit requires water quality testing by a State certified laboratory. 01025-4 Technical Specifications F:\Public Works\ENGINEERING DIVISION PROJECTS \1317 -85th St Milling_91st Ave to 101st Ave Wdmin\bid documentsWtaster Contract Documents\Technical Specifications.doc