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PROVIDING

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TRAINING •CONSULTING

Asbestos Assessment Report NOAA Ship Fairweather

NOAA Marine Operations Center Seattle, Washington

January 29, 2009

Asbestos Assessment Report January 29, 2009 NOAA Ship Fairweather Argus Pacific #5343-09

TABLE OF CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY....................................................................................... i

1.0 INTRODUCTION

2.0 PROJECT BACKGROUND

2.1 Sources of Information

2.2 Ship Description

3.0 ASBESTOS ASSESSMENT

3.1 Assessment

3.2 Sampling Procedures

3.3 Analytical Methodology

3.4 Asbestos Results

4.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.0 LIMITATIONS

Table 3.4.2: Inventory by Compartment Figures Photographs

Appendices Appendix A. Asbestos Laboratory Analytical Results Appendix B. Certifications and Accreditations

Page i

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

NOAA Marine Operations Center retained Argus Pacific, Inc. (Argus Pacific) to conduct an asbestos assessment of the NOAA Ship Fairweather docked at 7600 Sand Point Way in Seattle, Washington. Argus Pacific’s representatives, Mr. Chris Selders and Mr. Andrew Wong, conducted the assessment on January 14-15 and 29, 2009. The scope of the services provided is described in Argus Pacific Proposal Number P534309 dated January 9, 2009.

Argus Pacific assessed the ship for the following regulated materials:

• Asbestos-containing materials (ACM); and

• Assumed asbestos-containing materials.

Fifty-four bulk samples of suspect asbestos-containing materials were collected and analyzed using Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM). Four materials were found to contain greater than one percent asbestos and one material was assumed to contain asbestos.

1.0 INTRODUCTION

Argus Pacific assessed the ship for the following regulated materials:

• Asbestos-containing materials (ACM); and

• Assumed asbestos-containing materials.

2.0 PROJECT BACKGROUND

This report presents the results of our asbestos assessment conducted on the NOAA Ship Fairweather. The purpose of the assessment was to identify potential ACM, prior to repairs and for purposes of hazard communication and on-going management. The assessment included the ship's interior and exterior decks.

The Fairweather was previously surveyed for asbestos in 1995. Between May and August of 2003, Performance Contracting Inc. (PCI) removed the majority of the previously identified ACMs from the Fairweather while in Portland, Oregon. Abatement reportedly included pipe insulation, asbestos-containing wallboard, cement asbestos board, and floor tiles. Some asbestos-containing materials were inaccessible at the time of this abatement such as pipe insulation behind steel bulkheads on G deck. The mechanical systems were re-insulated and new finish materials were installed. NOAA Marine Operations Center contracted with Argus Pacific to review the previous documentation and conduct an assessment of the ship to identify remaining ACM and sample newly installed finishes and insulation.

The purpose of the inspection was to assist NOAA Marine Operations Center with communicating the presence, location, and quantity of ACM to employees, vendors, and contractors working in the ship and to meet the requirements for an asbestos survey for the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA) and a good faith inspection as required by Washington State Department of Labor and Industries’ Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) regulations prior to ship repair or renovation.

2.1 Sources of Information

During the course of the assessment, the following individuals and documentation provided assistance to the Argus Pacific inspectors:

• Mr. James Schell, NOAA Marine Operations Center

• Mr. Joe Wall, NOAA Marine Operations Center

• Asbestos and Polychlorinated BiPhenyls Survey prepared by Med-Tox Northwest dated

May 18, 1995

• Additional Sampling Memorandum dated March 9, 2006 prepared by Mr. James Schell

• Daily abatement records from PCI dated from May through August 2003

2.2 Ship Description

The NOAA Ship Fairweather was commissioned in 1968, deactivated in 1989, and reactivated in 2004. During our assessment, the NOAA Ship Fairweather was docked at 7600 Sand Point Way in Seattle, Washington. The Fairweather is a 231-foot by 42-foot steel-hulled ship. The interior compartments of the ship generally include quarters, heads, galley, engine room, mechanical spaces, passageways, equipment rooms, work areas, and fan rooms. The ship's decks are identified as A, B, C, D, E, F, and G.

The interior finishes generally include glue-down carpeting, vinyl floor tiles, vinyl floor coverings, cove bases, vinyl-covered fiberglass batt insulation on ceilings, and steel. Interior wall systems are vinyl covered board or steels.

The interior mechanical systems are insulated with painted canvas-wrapped fiberglass or foam insulation. In addition, tanks and piping have canvas valve blankets with fiberglass filling. There was one small area of canvas and asphaltic wrapped fiberglass insulation. The wiring is generally braided over rubber with interior white insulation or rubber wrap over grey insulation.

3.0 ASBESTOS ASSESSMENT

3.1 Assessment

Mr. Selders and Mr. Wong, both Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA)-accredited building inspectors (Certification 10302061, expiration date: 8/27/09 and Certification 10303456 exp. 12/31/09, respectively) from Argus Pacific, performed the sampling on January 14-15 and 29, 2009. Argus Pacific’s inspectors collected fifty-four samples of materials identified as suspect ACM.

This assessment was conducted using a modified protocol adapted from AHERA. The protocol is as follows:

• Identify suspect asbestos-containing materials.

• Group materials into homogeneous sampling areas/materials.

• Quantify each homogeneous material and collect representative samples. The number of samples collected of miscellaneous materials was determined by the inspector.

• Samples of each material were taken to the substrate, ensuring that all components and layers of the material were included.

• Sample locations are referenced on the field data forms according to sample number.

• Sampling was performed by an AHERA-accredited building inspector, and the use of proper protective equipment and procedures was followed.

3.2 Sampling Procedures

This sampling was conducted using the following procedures:

1. Spread the plastic drop cloth (if needed) and set up other equipment, e.g., ladder.

2. Don protective equipment (respirator and protective clothing if needed).

3. Label sample container with its identification number and record number. Record sample location and type of material sampled on a sampling data form.

4. Moisten area where sample is to be extracted (spray the immediate area with water).

5. Extract sample using a clean knife, drill capsule, or cork boring tool to cut out or scrape off approximately one tablespoon of the material. Penetrate all layers of material.

6. Place sample in a container and tightly seal it.

7. Wipe the exterior of the container with a wet wipe to remove any material that may have adhered to it during sampling.

8. Clean tools with wet wipes and wet mop; or vacuum area with HEPA vacuum to clean all debris.

9. Discard protective clothing, wet wipes and rags, cartridge filters, and drop cloth in a labeled plastic waste bag.

3.3 Analytical Methodology

Suspect ACMs were sampled in general accordance with 40 CFR 763.86 by an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) AHERA-accredited building inspector. Each sample was collected and stored in a heavy-duty, self-sealing plastic bag, and delivered to Seattle Asbestos Test, LLC in Lynnwood, Washington. Samples were analyzed via polarized light microscopy (PLM) in accordance with EPA/600/R-93/116. In addition, one sample was further analyzed by PLM point count method. Seattle Asbestos Test, LLC is accredited to perform PLM analysis by the National Institute of Standards and Technology National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program

(NVLAP).

3.4 Asbestos Results

Table 3.4-1 provides a list of suspect homogeneous sampling area (HSA) material descriptions, general material locations, and results for this sampling. Asbestos-containing materials and assumed asbestos-containing materials are presented in bold text. Refer to the attached Figures for sample locations and Table 3.4.2 for a listing of materials by compartment.

Table 3.4-1. Results of Bulk Sample Analyses

HSA ID, Material Description, and AHERA Classification

Material General Locations1 HSA Results

AC1: Spray-applied texture on walls and ceiling (S)

C-11-001 Steering Gear Flat ND

CAB1: Cement asbestos board (M)

B-04-002 Chill and B-04-102 Freezer

15-17% chrysotile

CBM1: 4” white cove base and yellow mastic (M)

Base of walls in various compartments

Cove: ND Mastic: ND

CBM2: 4” gray cove base and yellow/white mastic (M)

Base of walls in various compartments

Cove: ND Mastic: ND

Table 3.4-1. Results of Bulk Sample Analyses

HSA ID, Material Description, and AHERA Classification

Material General Locations1 HSA Results

DI1: Canvas-wrapped fiberglass and neoprene duct insulation (T)

Fan rooms, engine room, and various compartments

Canvas: ND Neoprene: ND Fiberglass: ND

FC1: Tan with white spotted floor coating and leveling compound (M)

Floors in heads, laundry room, several laboratories, and galley

Flooring: ND Leveling: ND

FS1: Red firestop (M) Various compartments throughout ND

FS2: Gray firestop (M) Various compartments throughout ND

FS3: Brown firestop (M) Various compartments throughout ND

GA1: Green gasket (M) Stores and on some mechanical systems

GA2: Black gasket (M) Stores and on some mechanical systems

CM1: Yellow carpet mastic (M) Various compartments throughout ND

OTH1: White braided wiring with black rubber, white insulation, and mastic (M)

Throughout White woven cover: ND Black rubber: ND White insulation: 15- 17% chrysotile Mastic: 2% chrysotile

OTH2: Vinyl-covered fiberglass matting and yellow mastic (M)

On ceilings in various compartments throughout

Vinyl: ND Fiberglass: ND Mastic: ND

OTH3: Asbestos collar filling (M)

B-05-103 Dry stores 55% chrysotile

OTH4: Black rubber-wrapped gray wire insulation (M)

Throughout ND

PB1: Canvas pipe blanket and fiberglass filler (T)

Engine room, fan rooms, and mechanical areas

Canvas: ND Fiberglass: ND

PI1: Canvas-wrapped fiberglass and neoprene pipe insulation (T)

On piping systems throughout Canvas: ND Foam: ND Fiberglass: ND

PI1-08: Canvas and asphalt-wrapped fiberglass insulation (T)

Small section of piping at ceiling in E-04-001 Passage

Canvas: ND Mastic: 2.25% chrysotile2 Fiberglass: ND

PI2: Old pipe insulation that was inaccessible during major abatement (T)

Inaccessible spaces behind steel bulkheads on G Deck

Assumed

Table 3.4-1. Results of Bulk Sample Analyses

HSA ID, Material Description, and AHERA Classification

Material General Locations1 HSA Results

VFT1: 12”x12” beige vinyl floor tile and yellow mastic (M)

Various floors throughout Tile: ND Mastic: ND

VFS2: Gray vinyl floor sheeting with cream streaks, paper backing, and mastic (M)

Various floors throughout Sheeting: ND Backing: ND Mastic: ND

VFS3: Blue vinyl floor sheeting with white streaks and paper backing with mastic (M)

Various floors throughout Sheeting: ND Backing/mastic: ND

ND: none detected, HSA: material that is uniform in color, texture, general appearance, and construction and application date S: Surfacing material per AHERA, T: Thermal system insulation per AHERA, M: Miscellaneous material per AHERA.

1 Refer to Table 3 for specific compartment locations 2 Verified by PLM point count analysis

Additional ACMs may be present in inaccessible or concealed spaces. These spaces include, but are not limited to, fan rooms, electrical systems, pipe chases, spaces between wall/ceiling/door/floor cavities, interior of mechanical components, etc. If future maintenance, renovation, and/or demolition activities make these areas accessible, Argus Pacific recommends that a thorough assessment of these spaces be conducted at that time to identify and confirm the presence or absence of additional ACMs. Until then, all such unidentified materials must be treated as assumed ACMs in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

If the analytical results indicate that all the samples collected per HSA do not contain asbestos, then the HSA (material) is considered a non-ACM. However, if the analytical results of one or more of the samples collected per HSA indicate that asbestos is present in quantities of greater than one percent asbestos as defined by the EPA, all of the HSA (material) is considered to be an ACM regardless of any other analytical results.

Any material that contains greater than one percent asbestos is considered an ACM and must be handled according to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), EPA, and applicable state and local regulations. The EPA National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) 40 CFR 61, Subparts A and M has a requirement related to assessment of suspect ACM. When the asbestos content of a friable material is visually estimated by PLM to be detectable but less than ten percent, your firm may elect to (1) assume the amount is greater than one percent and treat the material as asbestos-containing or (2) require verification of the amount by the PLM point counting technique. If the results obtained by point counting and visual estimation are different, the point count result must be used. When no asbestos is detected by PLM, point counting is not required.

4.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

On January 14-15 and 29, 2009, Argus Pacific conducted an asbestos assessment of the NOAA Ship Fairweather docked at 7600 Sand Point Way in Seattle, Washington.

The following table identifies the confirmed ACM and assumed ACM.

Table 4.1-1. ACM and Assumed ACM

HSA ID, Material Description, and AHERA Classification Material Location

HSA Quantity (approximate)

CAB1: Cement asbestos board (M) B-04-002 Chill and B-04-102 Freezer

1,439 SF

OTH1: White insulation inside white braided wiring with black rubber and mastic (M)

Throughout Not quantified

OTH3: Asbestos collar filling (M) B-05-103 Dry stores 1 each

PI1-08: Canvas and asphalt-wrapped fiberglass insulation (T)

Small section of piping at ceiling in E-04-001 Passage

12 LF

PI2: Old pipe insulation that was inaccessible during major abatement (T)

Inaccessible spaces behind steel bulkheads on G Deck

Not quantified

HSA: material that is uniform in color, texture, general appearance, and construction and application date, T: Thermal system insulation per AHERA, M: Miscellaneous material per AHERA, SF: square feet, LF: linear feet.

5.0 LIMITATIONS

This report presents the results of the asbestos assessment conducted of the NOAA Ship Fairweather located at 7600 Sand Point Way in Seattle, Washington. The assessment was for the purposes of identifying ACM prior to repair and for hazard communication.

Asbestos assessments are non-comprehensive and subject to many limitations, including those presented below. Our assessment has considered risks pertaining to asbestos; however, this assessment is limited to only those locations and materials assessed. This assessment was not designed to identify all potential concerns or to eliminate all risks associated with renovation, material removal, construction, or transferring of property title. Evaluation of other risks not specifically described in the Scope of Work have not been included; for example: lead-containing paint; structural integrity; engineering loads; vessel; seaworthiness, electrical; mechanical; radon gas; and evaluation of toxic and hazardous substances. No warranty, expressed or implied, is made.

Argus Pacific has performed the services set forth in the Scope of Work in accordance with generally accepted industrial hygiene practices in the same or similar localities, related to the nature of the work accomplished, at the time the services were performed.

The ACM and conditions presented in this report represent those observed on the dates we conducted the sampling. This sampling is intended for the exclusive use of NOAA Marine Operations Center for specific application to the referenced property. This assessment is not intended to abatement specifications or bidding documents. This report is not meant to represent a legal opinion.

Prepared by: Reviewed by:

Nicole Gladu Scott R. Parker Senior Consultant Principal Argus Pacific, Inc. Argus Pacific, Inc.

Table 3.4.2

Table 3.4.2. Materials Inventory by Compartment

NOAA Ship Fairweather Asbestos Assessment February 2009

LOCATION MATERIAL DESCRIPTION RESULTS QUANTITY

B Deck

PI1: Canvas-wrapped fiberglass and neoprene pipe insulation (T) Non ACM N/A

OTH1: White braided wiring with black rubber, white insulation, and mastic (M) ACM Not quantified

CAB1: Cement asbestos board (M)

ACM 650 SF

CAB1: Cement asbestos board (M)

ACM 789 SF

PI1: Canvas-wrapped fiberglass and neoprene pipe insulation (T) Non ACM N/A

OTH1: White braided wiring with black rubber, white insulation, and mastic (M) ACM Not quantified

B-05-001 Air conditioner and refrigerator PI1: Canvas-wrapped fiberglass and neoprene pipe insulation (T) Non ACM N/A

PI1: Canvas-wrapped fiberglass and neoprene pipe insulation (T) Non ACM N/A

GA1: Green gasket (M) Non ACM N/A

OTH1: White braided wiring with black rubber, white insulation, and mastic (M) ACM Not quantified

OTH3: Asbestos collar filling (M) ACM 1 EA

OTH4: Black rubber-wrapped grey wire insulation (M) Non ACM N/A

B-05-102 Dry stores OTH1: White braided wiring with black rubber, white insulation, and mastic (M) ACM Not quantified

B-02-003 Bow thruster, motor room OTH1: White braided wiring with black rubber, white insulation, and mastic (M) ACM Not quantified

B-08-003 No access

B-04-103 Butcher shop

B-04-102 Freezer

B-04-002 Chill

B-05-103 Dry stores

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LOCATION MATERIAL DESCRIPTION RESULTS QUANTITY

C Deck

CBM1: 4” white cove base and yellow mastic (M) Non ACM N/A

CM1: Yellow carpet mastic (M) Non ACM N/A

FS1: Red firestop (M) Non ACM N/A

OTH1: White braided wiring with black rubber, white insulation, and mastic (M) ACM Not quantified

OTH2: Vinyl covered fiberglass matting and yellow mastic (M) Non ACM N/A

PI1: Canvas-wrapped fiberglass and neoprene pipe insulation (T) Non ACM N/A

FC1: Tan with white spotted floor coating and leveling compound (M) Non ACM N/A

C-09-001 Showers FC1: Tan with white spotted floor coating and leveling compound (M) Non ACM N/A

CBM1: 4” white cove base and yellow mastic (M) Non ACM N/A

CM1: Yellow carpet mastic (M) Non ACM N/A

OTH1: White braided wiring with black rubber, white insulation, and mastic (M) ACM Not quantified

OTH2: Vinyl covered fiberglass matting and yellow mastic (M) Non ACM N/A

PI1: Canvas-wrapped fiberglass and neoprene pipe insulation (T) Non ACM N/A

CBM1: 4” white cove base and yellow mastic (M) Non ACM N/A

CM1: Yellow carpet mastic (M) Non ACM N/A

DI1: Canvas wrapped fiberglass and neoprene duct insulation (T) Non ACM N/A

FS2: Gray firestop (M) Non ACM N/A

OTH1: White braided wiring with black rubber, white insulation, and mastic (M) ACM Not quantified

OTH2: Vinyl covered fiberglass matting and yellow mastic (M) Non ACM N/A

PI1: Canvas-wrapped fiberglass and neoprene pipe insulation (T) Non ACM N/A

C-09-103 Seamen Quarters

C-09-101 Head

C-09-104 Firemen

C-09-003 Quarters

Asbestos Assessment Report

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LOCATION MATERIAL DESCRIPTION RESULTS QUANTITY

OTH1: White braided wiring with black rubber, white insulation, and mastic (M) ACM Not quantified

OTH2: Vinyl covered fiberglass matting and yellow mastic (M) Non ACM N/A

PI1: Canvas-wrapped fiberglass and neoprene pipe insulation (T) Non ACM N/A

VFT1: 12”x12” beige vinyl floor tile and yellow mastic (M) Non ACM N/A

CBM2: 4” gray cove base and mastic (M) Non ACM N/A

CM1: Yellow carpet mastic (M) Non ACM N/A

OTH2: Vinyl covered fiberglass matting and yellow mastic (M) Non ACM N/A

PI1: Canvas-wrapped fiberglass and neoprene pipe insulation (T) Non ACM N/A

FS1: Red firestop (M) Non ACM N/A

FS2: Gray firestop (M) Non ACM N/A

VFT1: 12”x12” beige vinyl floor tile and yellow mastic (M) Non ACM N/A

FC1: Tan with white spotted floor coating and leveling compound (M) Non ACM N/A

PI1: Canvas-wrapped fiberglass and neoprene pipe insulation (T) Non ACM N/A

FC1: Tan with white spotted floor coating and leveling compound (M) Non ACM N/A

PI1: Canvas-wrapped fiberglass and neoprene pipe insulation (T) Non ACM N/A

CBM2: 4” gray cove base and mastic (M) Non ACM N/A

CM1: Yellow carpet mastic (M) Non ACM N/A

DI1: Canvas wrapped fiberglass and neoprene duct insulation (T) Non ACM N/A

OTH1: White braided wiring with black rubber, white insulation, and mastic (M) ACM Not quantified

OTH2: Vinyl covered fiberglass matting and yellow mastic (M) Non ACM N/A

PI1: Canvas-wrapped fiberglass and neoprene pipe insulation (T) Non ACM N/A

FS2: Gray firestop (M) Non ACM N/A

C-08-101 Head

C-08-102 Head

C-08-104 Chief

Pharmacist/Quartermaster

Surveyors

C-09-002 Passage

C-08-103 Boatswains

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LOCATION MATERIAL DESCRIPTION RESULTS QUANTITY

CBM1: 4” white cove base and yellow mastic (M) Non ACM N/A

CM1: Yellow carpet mastic (M) Non ACM N/A

OTH1: White braided wiring with black rubber, white insulation, and mastic (M) ACM Not quantified

OTH2: Vinyl covered fiberglass matting and yellow mastic (M) Non ACM N/A

PI1: Canvas-wrapped fiberglass and neoprene pipe insulation (T) Non ACM N/A

FS2: Gray firestop (M) Non ACM N/A

CBM1: 4” white cove base and yellow mastic (M) Non ACM N/A

CM1: Yellow carpet mastic (M) Non ACM N/A

DI1: Canvas wrapped fiberglass and neoprene duct insulation (T) Non ACM N/A

FS1: Red firestop (M) Non ACM N/A

OTH1: White braided wiring with black rubber, white insulation, and mastic (M) ACM Not quantified

OTH2: Vinyl covered fiberglass matting and yellow mastic (M) Non ACM N/A

PI1: Canvas-wrapped fiberglass and neoprene pipe insulation (T) Non ACM N/A

CBM1: 4” white cove base and yellow mastic (M) Non ACM N/A

CM1: Yellow carpet mastic (M) Non ACM N/A

DI1: Canvas wrapped fiberglass and neoprene duct insulation (T) Non ACM N/A

FS1: Red firestop (M) Non ACM N/A

OTH1: White braided wiring with black rubber, white insulation, and mastic (M) ACM Not quantified

OTH2: Vinyl covered fiberglass matting and yellow mastic (M) Non ACM N/A

PI1: Canvas-wrapped fiberglass and neoprene pipe insulation (T) Non ACM N/A

C-08-003 Quarters

C-08-105 Quarters

C-08-106 Quarters