140P2022R0036-0004-Att01a-Q06_MIBLimitedAsbestosInspectionReport_200722_0004.pdf

LIMITED ASBESTOS INSPECTION REPORT

Project Location:

Main Immigration Building Ellis Island

New York, NY 10004

Prepared for:

National Park Service, Statue of Liberty NM & Ellis Island

Ellis Receiving Office Jersey City, NJ 07305

Prepared by:

AIM Environmental LLC

725 River Road, Suite 32-81 Edgewater, NJ 07020

Report Date:

July, 22 2020

Main Immigration Building – Ellis Island, New York, NY 10004

AIM Project # 20-07-210

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

AIM Environmental LLC (AIM) was retained by National Park Service to perform a limited asbestos inspection and collect bulk material samples from suspect Asbestos-Containing Materials (ACM) at Main Immigration Building – Ellis Island, New York, NY 10004. The scope of work for this inspection was limited to the identification, sampling, and analysis of suspect ACM impacted by the window renovations on the 3rd floor of the aforementioned facility.

The above-referenced asbestos inspection was performed by AIM’s New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) certified Asbestos Inspector and New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYCDEP) certified Asbestos Investigator on July 14, 2020. A total of fifteen (15) bulk samples were collected from five (5) suspect asbestos-containing materials.

All of the bulk material samples collected were transported, under chain-of-custody protocol, to Atlas Environmental Lab, Corp., a New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) Environmental Laboratory Approval Program (ELAP) accredited laboratory, for analysis.

Material identification and analysis was performed utilizing Polarized Light Microscopy with Dispersion Staining (PLM/DS). The PLM method has limitations when Non-Friable Organically Bound (NOB) Materials are analyzed. NOB materials that are found to be non-detect or contain trace concentrations of asbestos when analyzed by PLM methodology are then analyzed by Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) methods in accordance with NYSDOH ELAP requirements.

According to the laboratory analytical results for the bulk samples collected, one (1) of five (5) materials sampled were found to contain asbestos in a concentration exceeding one percent (1.0%), thus classifying them as ACM.

Please refer to Table 1.0 and Table 2.0 for a detailed summary of the suspect ACM sampled, corresponding analytical findings, ACM quantities and pertinent additional details.

LIMITATIONS AND CONDITIONS

The tasks detailed above were performed by AIM in a comprehensive and professional manner consistent with industry standards and practices. The findings detailed within this report are representative of the site conditions at the time of the assessment detailed herewith. AIM cannot guarantee that this limited assessment has uncovered all adverse environmental conditions that may be present at the subject site. However, AIM does warrant that the assessment performed was carried out in a manner that reflects our best efforts in addressing the potential environmental concerns of our clients and in a manner that is consistent with current industry standards and pertinent regulations in force at the time of the assessment. The information contained herein is prepared for the specific use of our client. AIM accepts no responsibility for the use or interpretation of the data presented herein by other parties without the written authorization from an officer of AIM.

APPENDICES

Appendix A – Laboratory Analytical Results Appendix B – Licenses and Certifications Appendix C – Sample Location Sketches Appendix D – Photographic Documentation

Thank you for your attention and consideration in this matter. Please feel free to contact the undersigned should you have any questions or require any additional information.

7/22/2020 Alex Martirosian Date Project Director NYS DOL Certified Inspector #06-08485, Exp.: 07/2020 NYC DEP Certified Investigator # 136955, Exp.: 07/30/2020

7/22/2020 Igor Martirosian Date NYS DOL Certified Inspector #05-05291, Exp.: 10/2020

NYC DEP Certified Investigator # 120050, Exp.: 10/22/2020

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TABLE 1.0: SUMMARY OF INSPECTION RESULTS

Summary of Inspection Results

Ellis Island, New York, NY 10004

Homogeneous Sampling Area

Material Location Material Description Laboratory Analytical

Result Estimated ACM

Quantity Notations

3rd Floor – Interior

(Within Areas of Window Work)

Brown Coating on Wall Non-ACM N/A Material was observed to be present in approximate quantity of 8,500 SF.

02 White Mortar Non-ACM N/A Material was observed to be present in approximate quantity of 400 SF.

3rd Floor – Exterior (Within Areas of Window Work)

Brick/Masonry Stone Mortar Non-ACM N/A Material was observed to be present in approximate quantity of 15,000 SF.

- Brick/Masonry Stone Non-Suspect N/A

- Roofing Materials Assumed-ACM N/A Materials are not to be impacted by scope of work.

- Wood Window Frame Non-Suspect N/A

- Glass Window Pane Non-Suspect N/A

04 Exterior Window Glazing ACM 350 SF

Material was observed to be present on exterior of the windows. Estimated 8 windows scheduled for removal/renovation. Approximately

4,200 LF.

Exterior Window Frame Caulk –

Gray Non-ACM N/A

Material was observed to be present in approximate quantity of 25 SF.

LEGEND:

ACM = Asbestos-Containing Material HSA = Homogeneous Sampling Area Non-ACM = Non Asbestos-Containing Material N/A = Not Applicable SF = Square Feet LF = Linear Feet

Note 1: Quantities listed in the above table are estimates and should be field verified by contractor prior to abatement activities.

Note 2: Any materials not listed or addressed in the above table must be assumed to be asbestos-containing materials.

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TABLE 2.0: SUMMARY OF ACM IDENTIFIED

Summary of ACM Identified

Ellis Island, New York, NY 10004

Homogeneous Sampling Area

Material Location Material Description Laboratory Analytical

Result Estimated ACM

Quantity Notations

3rd Floor – Exterior

(Within Areas of Window Work)

Exterior Window Glazing ACM 350 SF

Material was observed to be present on exterior of the windows. Estimated 8 windows scheduled for removal/renovation. Approximately 4,200

LF.

TOTAL: 350 SF

LEGEND:

ACM = Asbestos-Containing Material HSA = Homogeneous Sampling Area N/A = Not Applicable SF = Square Feet LF = Linear Feet

Note 1: Quantities listed in the above table are estimates and should be field verified by contractor prior to abatement activities.

Note 2: Any materials not listed or addressed in the above table must be assumed to be asbestos-containing materials.

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APPENDIX A

Laboratory Analytical Results

Atlas Environmental Lab, Corp.

255 West 36th Street, Suite# 1503

New York, NY 10018

Phone:(212) 563-0400 Fax:(212) 563-0401 www.atlasenvironmentallab.com

Client: AIM Environmental Lab ID: BK0720165

Collected by: Client Date Received: 7/16/2020

Project Name/No.: Ellis Island Main Immigration Building / 20-07-210 PLM Date Analyzed: 12/16/1901

Project Address: Main Immigration Building - Ellis Island, New York, NY 10004 TEM Date Analyzed: 7/17/2020

Work Area: Main Building, Windows 3rd Floor Report Date: 7/19/2020

TEM

01-01-01 BK0720165-1 3rd Floor North Elev. / Brown Coating on Wall Brown, Homogeneous, Friable

0% 100% NAD

01-01-02 BK0720165-2 3rd Floor North Elev. / Brown Coating on Wall Brown, Homogeneous, Friable

0% 100% NAD

01-01-03 BK0720165-3 3rd Floor North Elev. / Brown Coating on Wall Brown, Homogeneous, Friable

0% 100% NAD

01-01-04 BK0720165-4 3rd Floor North Elev. / Brown Coating on Wall Brown, Homogeneous, Friable

0% 100% NAD

01-01-05 BK0720165-5 3rd Floor East Elev. / Brown Coating on Wall Brown, Homogeneous, Friable

0% 100% NAD

01-01-06 BK0720165-6 3rd Floor East Elev. / Brown Coating on Wall Brown, Homogeneous, Friable

0% 100% NAD

01-01-07 BK0720165-7 3rd Floor East Elev. / Brown Coating on Wall Brown, Homogeneous, Friable

0% 100% NAD

01-02-08 BK0720165-8 3rd Floor, North Elev. / White Mortar White, Homogeneous, Friable

0% 100% NAD

01-02-09 BK0720165-9 3rd Floor, East Elev. / White Mortar White, Homogeneous, Friable

0% 100% NAD

02-03-10 BK0720165-10 3rd Floor, Exterior - Window Frame Caulk, Gray Grey, Homogeneous, Non-Fibrous

59.8 29.4 10.7 0% 100%

NAD

Inconclusive

NAD

Bulk Asbestos Report by PLM-TEM

Client ID# Lab ID# Description/ Location Analyst Description ORG% AII% ASI%

PLM

Fibrous% Non

Fibrous%

Asbestos%

&Type

Asbestos%

&Type

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

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Atlas Environmental Lab, Corp.

255 West 36th Street, Suite# 1503

New York, NY 10018

Phone:(212) 563-0400 Fax:(212) 563-0401 www.atlasenvironmentallab.com

Client: AIM Environmental Lab ID: BK0720165

Collected by: Client Date Received: 7/16/2020

Project Name/No.: Ellis Island Main Immigration Building / 20-07-210 PLM Date Analyzed: 12/16/1901

Project Address: Main Immigration Building - Ellis Island, New York, NY 10004 TEM Date Analyzed: 7/17/2020

Work Area: Main Building, Windows 3rd Floor Report Date: 7/19/2020

TEM

02-03-11 BK0720165-11 3rd Floor, Exterior - Window Frame Caulk, Gray Grey, Homogeneous, Non-Fibrous

61.8 10.7 27.5 0% 100%

NAD

Inconclusive

NAD

03-04-12 BK0720165-12 3rd Floor, Exterior - Window Glazing

White/Yellow, Homogeneous, Non-Fibrous

12.9 18.9 68.3 0% 100%

NAD

Inconclusive

Trace CHRY

2.8%ANTH

03-04-13 BK0720165-13 3rd Floor, Exterior - Window Glazing

Green/Gray, Homogeneous, Non-Fibrous

9.5 8.5 82.0 0% 100%

NAD

Inconclusive Not Analyzed

04-05-14 BK0720165-14 3rd Floor, Exterior - Brick / Masonry Stone Mortar Red, Homogeneous, Friable

0% 100% NAD

04-05-15 BK0720165-15 3rd Floor, Exterior - Brick / Masonry Stone Mortar Grey, Homogeneous, Friable

0% 100% NAD

Quantitative Analysis (Semi/Full):Bulk Asbestos Analysis-PLM by EPA 600/M4-82-020 per 40 CFR or ELAP198.1 (friable) and 198.6 (NOB) samples for New York.

NAD=no asbestos detected, NA/PS=Not Analyzed/Positive Stop, Trace=<1%,FBGL=Fiberglass, CELL=Cellulose,CHRY=Chrysotile,Amo=Amosite,CRO=Crocidolite,ANTH=Anthophylite, TRE=Tremolite, ACT=Actinolite, NA=not applicable.

PLM is not consistently reliable in detecting Asbestos in floor coverings and similar non friable organically bound materials. NAD or Trace results by PLM are inconclusive.

TEM is currently the only method that can be used to determine if this material can be considered or treated as non asbestos containing in NY State.

All samples were prepared and analyzed in accordance with the EPA "TEM Method for Identifying and Quantifying Asbestos in Non-Fibrous Organically Bound Bulk Samples" ELAP 198.4".

ORG%=Ashed Organic%, AII= Acid Insoluble Inorganic%, ASI= Acid Soluble Inorganic%

This "Summary of Analytical Results "shall not be used by the client to claim product certification, approval, or endorsement by NVLAP, NIST, ELAP or any agency of the U.S Government. The results relate only to the items tested. This report may not be reproduced, except in full, without the written approval of AEL .Atlas Environmental lab did not collect the analyzed samples and thus accepts no liability with regard to their collection and/or maintenance . AEL relies on client's data. The liability of Atlas Environmental Lab corp with respect to the services charged, shall in no event exceed the amount of the invoice.

NYS-ELAP#11999, NVLAP Lab Code: 500092-0, NJ ID: NY034, PA ID: 68-05662, CT ID:PH-0154

TEM Analyst: VR Approved by:

Asbestos%

&Type

ASI%

PLM

Fibrous% Non

Fibrous%

Asbestos%

&Type

Lab ID# Description/ Location Analyst Description ORG% AII%

PLM Analyst: DK

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Bulk Asbestos Report by PLM-TEM

Client ID#

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APPENDIX B

Licenses and Certifications

New York State – Department of Labor Division of Safety and Health License and Certificate Unit State Campus, Building 12

Albany, NY 12240

ASBESTOS HANDLING LICENSE

AIM Environmental LLC Suite #32-81 725 River Road

Edgewater, NJ 07020

FILE NUMBER: 13-70439

LICENSE NUMBER: 70439

LICENSE CLASS: RESTRICTED

DATE OF ISSUE: 03/13/2020

EXPIRATION DATE: 03/31/2021

Duly Authorized Representative – Alex Martirosian:

This license has been issued in accordance with applicable provisions of Article 30 of the Labor Law of New York State and of the New York State Codes, Rules and Regulations (12 NYCRR Part 56). It is subject to suspension or revocation for a (1) serious violation of state, federal or local laws with regard to the conduct of an asbestos project, or (2) demonstrated lack of responsibility in the conduct of any job involving asbestos or asbestos material.

This license is valid only for the contractor named above and this license or a photocopy must be prominently displayed at the asbestos project worksite. This license verifies that all persons employed by the licensee on an asbestos project in New York State have been issued an Asbestos Certificate, appropriate for the type of work they perform, by the New York State Department of Labor.

Eileen M. Franko, Director SH 432 (8/12) For the Commissioner of Labor

APPENDIX C

Sample Location Sketches

Project Name: Main Immigration Building – Ellis Island AIM Project #: 20-07-210

Project Location: Main Immigration Building – Ellis Island, New York, NY 10004

Inspector(s): Igor Martirosian

Sampling Locations: 3rd Floor Sampling Date: 7/14/2020

NYC DEP Investigator Igor Martirosian_______(Signature)

NY 10004

Sampling Locations: 3rd Floor – Exterior Sampling Date: 7/14/2020

NY 10004

Sampling Locations: 3rd Floor – Exterior Sampling Date: 7/14/2020

APPENDIX D

Photographic Documentation

3rd Floor – Exterior Window Glazing

3rd Floor – Exterior

3rd Floor – Exterior Window Glazing

3rd Floor – Exterior