2014-069 - Final Environmental Impact Report No. 2014-01

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HARBOR BLVD. MIXED USE TRANSIT CORRIDOR PLAN FINAL FIR CITY OF SANTA ANA 5. Environmental Analysis HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Therefore, long -term operations of the proposed project would not involve routine transport, storage, use, and disposal of substantial amounts of hazardous materials, and no impacts would occur. Project Construction Construction activities of the individual development projects that would be accommodated under the Harbor Boulevard Mixed Use Transit Corridor would use larger amounts of hazardous materials than would project operation, such as fuels, lubricants, and greases in construction equipment and coatings used in construction. However, the materials used would not be in such quantities or stored in such a manner as to pose a significant safety hazard. These activities would also be short term or one time. Additionally, as with project operation, the use, transport, and disposal of construction related hazardous materials would be required to conform to existing laws and regulations. Compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing the use, storage, and transportation of hazardous materials would ensure that all potentially hazardous materials are used and handled in an appropriate manner and would minimize the potential for safety impacts to occur. For example, all spills or leakage of petroleum products during construction activities are required to be immediately contained, the hazardous material identified, and the material remediated in compliance with applicable state and local regulations. All contaminated waste would be required to be collected and disposed of at an appropriately licensed disposal or treatment facility. Furthermore, strict adherence to all emergency response plan requirements of the City and SAID would be required through the duration of the construction of each individual development project. Therefore, no hazards to the public or the environment would arise from the routine use of hazardous materials during project construction, and no impacts would occur. Hazardous Materials Existing Onsite Building Materials Construction of individual development projects that would be accommodated under the Harbor Boulevard Mixed Use Transit Corridor would involve the demolition of the existing buildings, structures, parking area and drive aisles, and other site improvements. Due to the age of many of the buildings and structures throughout the project area, it is likely that ACM and LBP were used in the construction of these structures. Demolition can cause encapsulated ACM to become friable and, once airborne, it is considered a carcinogen. Such releases could pose significant risks to persons living and working in and around the project site. However, all demolition activities would be required to comply with the SCAQMD's Rule 1403, OSHA Rule 29 CFR Part 1926.62, and Sections 17920.10 and 105255 of the California Health and Safety Code. Rule 1403 requires that buildings be surveyed for ACM prior to any demolition or renovation activities. If ACM is identified, it must be safely removed and disposed of. If this is not possible, Rule 1403 requires that safe procedures be used to demolish the building with asbestos in place without resulting in a significant release of asbestos. The OSHA Regulation 29 CFR Standard 1926.62 regulates the demolition, renovation, or construction of buildings involving lead materials. It includes requirements for the safe removal and disposal of lead and the safe demolition of buildings containing LBP or other lead materials. Sections 17920.10 and Page 5.6 -20 PlaceWorkr