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2016 CBA Tentati ve Agreement Page 114 of 217 briefing on the construction project and be permitted to participate in all remediation project meetings. Additionally, the Principal Facility Representative will be permitted to attend any management briefings at the facility concerning employee exposure monitoring (e.g. air sampling, mold sampling) and associated data. In the event that the facility's Occupant Emergency Plan/Emergency Action Plan (OEP/EAP) will be affected by the const ruction project, the Parties at the local level will collaborate on any changes. If, during the construction project, there is a release of any hazardous materials or chemicals, the Principal Facility Representative or designee shall be immediately notifi ed, will receive periodic progress reviews as appropriate, and will be provided copies of all documents concerning the release. Upon request, the Principal Facility Representative shall be given an explanation of these reports. In addition, the Union may a ppoint a representative on each shift to receive copies of all employee exposure monitoring reports as soon as they can be made available. Upon request, the Union's Hygienist shall be permitted to attend meetings under this Section. Section 3. Exposure as sessments/monitoring conducted by the Agency in connection with construction projects will be handled in accordance with 29 CFR 1926 and ATO IAQ Program Implementation Requirements. Section 4. The objectives of employee exposure monitoring by the Agency i n connection with construction projects are as follows: a. to determine if potential contaminants (e.g. dust, mold, volatile organic materials) are exposing occupants to levels above established recommended levels or legal standards. b. to determine if construc tion controls (e.g. contaminants, barriers, administrative controls) are protecting occupants from potential contaminants. Section 5. Any evidence of visible release and/or exposure of employees to inhalation, ingestion, skin absorption, or contact with any material or chemicals, at or above FAA/OSHA safety limits, shall result in immediate control steps by the Agency to remediate the hazard. Section 6. The Agency and all remediation contractors hired must comply with all applicable OSHA, EPA, FAA, loc al, and state regulations regarding hazardous materials and chemicals as defined by 29 CFR 1926.59 and 29 CFR 1910.1200. Section 7. If protection measures will not provide adequate protection of occupants, the Agency will relocate bargaining unit employe es outside of the affected work area while the construction work is being completed. Section 8. In the event that relocation is not required/possible, the remediation contractor will seal off the remediation area, when required in accordance with the AT O IAQ Program Implementation Requirements, with a negative pressure enclosure. When negative pressure enclosures are used, the contractor will ensure and maintain negative pressure at all times. Section 9. Decontamination facilities will be provided for construction projects, where required by ATO IAQ Program Implementation Requirements. The Agency shall ensure strict decontamination procedures will be enforced to ensure that workers cannot bring any contaminants into the clean area(s). Section 10. The remediation area will not be reoccupied until a post remediation evaluation has

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