[Adopted 4-5-1999 by Order No. 99-019 (Ch. 18.16 of the 1993 Code)]
The potential exists for community exposure to hazardous materials which have been, are or may be released during City-sponsored projects (such as building expansion, infrastructure improvements, etc.). In order to minimize (reduce or eliminate) the potential for hazardous exposure to the public, appropriate site-specific environmental controls can and should be implemented before and during project implementation. Effective risk communication through public outreach and notification should complement actual environmental controls.
Any project conducted by or on behalf of the City of Quincy which has the potential to create a nuisance condition of air pollution and which involves the application, removal, or repair of any material deemed to be or to contain hazardous materials (including but not limited to asbestos, lead, petroleum products, etc.) must include a site- and project-specific environmental assessment and control plan. Review and approval of the environmental assessment and control plan by the Quincy Health Department must be received prior to the commencement of the project. The environmental assessment and control plan must include, at minimum, the following:
A. 
Project description.
B. 
Safety and/or health hazard assessment which will evaluate any potential environmental hazards generated by the project (including pre-monitoring test requirements and ambient air testing requirements, as applicable).
[Amended 6-1-2020 by Order No. 2020-012]
C. 
Operational plan which will include statements and references to the applicable local, state and federal regulations and include site control and containment measures (as applicable), along with detailed health and safety procedures that will be required to be in effect for the duration of the project.
A. 
For any project which abuts, wholly or in part, any residential structure, or which has the potential to impact a residential area within the City, a public informational meeting describing the scope of the project (including anticipated project start and completion dates), any potential environmental hazards, details of control measures to be implemented, etc., must be conducted prior to the start of the project. This section will exclude the repaving of roadways and underground utility work (water/sewer/drain) within a public or private way.
B. 
Notification regarding the actual start and completion dates for the project must be made at least 24 hours prior to the start to appropriate City officials [including but not limited to the Quincy Health Department (Health Commissioner and/or Environmental Sanitarian), Quincy Fire Department (Hazardous Materials Officer), Mayor's office, and Ward Councillor whose ward includes the project location].
C. 
Notification regarding any major project change (including procedural changes with respect to environmental controls) should be made prior to the change, whenever possible, or at a minimum within 24 hours of the change to appropriate City officials [including but not limited to the Quincy Health Department (Health Commissioner and/or Environmental Sanitarian), Quincy Fire Department (Hazardous Materials Officer), Mayor's office, and Ward Councillor whose ward includes the project location].