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Vantage to Pomona Heights Chapter 2 230 kV Transmission Line Project FEIS Proposed Action and Alternatives PAGE 2-56 2.3.7 Wildland Fire WF-1: Pacific Power will initiate discussions with key fire officials in the Project area including representatives of local fire districts, regional fire prevention staff, DNR, BLM, and JBLM YTC, prior to construction of the proposed transmission line project. The discussions would include the need for Pacific Power to provide transmission line safety training, including safety procedures for conducting fire suppression activities near a power line. WF-2: The Pacific Power’s construction contractor(s) will fuel all highway-authorized vehicles off-site to minimize the risk of fire. Fueling of construction equipment that is transported to the site via truck and is not highway authorized will be done in accordance with regulated construction practices and federal, state, and local laws. Helicopters will be fueled and housed at local airfields or at staging areas. WF-3: Pacific Power and its construction contractor(s) will carry fire suppression equipment including (but not limited to) shovels, buckets, and fire extinguishers on all construction, operation, and maintenance vehicles. WF-4: A Fire Protection and Control Plan will be developed and incorporated into the POD. The Fire Protection and Control Plan will include measures to be implemented during construction and maintenance, such as: restricting smoking to designated areas; restricting equipment parking to sites cleared of all flammable material; equipping vehicles with appropriate fire suppression tools and equipment; and training Pacific Power and its contractors on fire safety, minimizing fire hazards, to safely suppress a fire until firefighters can respond. Pacific Power and its contractors will notify the federal, state, and local agencies of any fires and comply with all rules and regulations administered by the federal, state, and local land management agencies concerning the use, prevention, and suppression of fires including any fire prevention orders that may be in effect at the time of the permitted activity. Pacific Power and its contractors will be held liable for the cost of fire suppression, stabilization, and rehabilitation when they are responsible for the cause of the fire event. In the event of a fire, personal safety will be the first priority of Pacific Power and its contractors. 2.3.8 Climate and Air Quality AQ-1: Road construction and maintenance will include dust control measures, as required and identified in Pacific Power’s approved POD. AQ-2: All requirements of the federal, state, and local entities having jurisdiction over air quality matters will be adhered to. Any necessary dust control plans would be developed and permits for construction activities will be obtained by Pacific Power. AQ-3: Pacific Power will use water trucks to control dust during construction operations when necessary. AQ-4: Pacific Power will cover construction materials if they are a source of blowing dust. AQ-5: Pacific Power will limit the amount of exposed soil, including dirt piles and open pits, to a minimum. Pacific Power will stabilize exposed earth/soils through compost, plastic, mulch, straw, biodegradable erosion control blanket, or other appropriate method within seven days of grading/exposure. AQ-6: All vehicle engines are to be in good operating condition to minimize exhaust emissions. Engine idling shall be kept to a minimum.