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August 11, 2021

Mr. Daniel Gardner VA Western New York Healthcare System 3495 Bailey Avenue Buffalo, NY 14215

RE: VAMC Buffalo – Building 1 – Rooms B54/B54-1, 232A/233B, 601B1, 602B, 812C and 813C Targeted Asbestos Sampling Letter Report

Dear Mr. Gardner:

Watts Architecture & Engineering (Watts) was retained by the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) to conduct targeted asbestos testing for asbestos-containing materials (ACM) in Rooms B54/B54-1, 232A/233B, 601B1, 602B, 812C and 813C in Building 1 at the Buffalo VAMC located at 3495 Bailey Avenue in Buffalo, NY.

The purpose of this testing was to determine the presence and location of ACM that may be disturbed as a result of planned renovations. This letter report contains the results of our investigation.

Field work was conducted on July 27, 2021 and August 4, 2021 and included the following:

• Visual site observations to identify suspect ACM as directed by Buffalo VAMC personnel.

• Collection and laboratory analysis of bulk samples for asbestos content.

• Documentation of sample locations on the bulk sample chain-of-custody forms; and

• Photographs.

ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS

The inspection included the collection and analysis of sixty-two (62) bulk samples to represent thirty-one (31) suspect materials. ACM is defined as any material containing more than one percent (1.0%) of asbestos. The following materials within the project limits were sampled by Watts as part of this investigation and determined to be ACM:

• Green mottled 12” x 12” floor tile – Approximately 592 square feet of asbestos-containing floor tile was identified in Room B54/B54-1. The associated black mastic is non-asbestos-containing. The floor tile is non-friable and was observed to be in good condition.

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• White with black streaks 12” x 12” floor tile – Approximately 372 square feet of asbestos-containing floor tile was identified beneath carpeting in Room 232A/233A. The associated black mastic is non-asbestos-containing. The floor tile is non-friable and was observed to be in good condition. As floor tile was observed sticking to the carpeting, the removal of the carpet should be completed by a licensed abatement contractor.

• White 12” x 12” floor tile – Approximately 126 square feet of asbestos-containing floor tile was identified beneath carpeting in Room 602B. The associated black mastic is non-asbestos-containing. The floor tile is non-friable and was observed to be in good condition. As floor tile was observed sticking to the carpeting, the removal of the carpet should be completed by a licensed abatement contractor.

• Pink sound attenuation coating on the underside of stainless steel sink – Approximately sixteen

(16) square feet of asbestos-containing sound attenuation coating was observed in Room 812C associated with one (1) double bowl stainless steel sink mounted to a wood-resin countertop.

The coating is non-friable and was observed to be in good condition.

• White 12” x 12” floor tile - Approximately 308 square feet of asbestos-containing floor tile was identified beneath carpeting in Room 813C. The associated black mastic is non-asbestos-containing. The floor tile is non-friable and was observed to be in good condition. As floor tile was observed sticking to the carpeting, the removal of the carpet should be completed by a licensed abatement contractor.

NON-ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS

The following materials have been tested by Watts and were not ACM (Note: *Indicates that the material had detectable levels of asbestos present, but was found to be less than or equal to 1.0 % asbestos and, therefore, the material is classified as non-ACM. Contractors shall follow federal regulations, including those established by OSHA for work involving such non- ACM asbestos materials):

• Black floor tile mastic (B54/B54-1).

• Black 6” cove base (B54/B54-1).

• Brown/yellow cove base mastic (B54/B54-1)*.

• Brown 6” cove base (232A/233A).

• Tan cove base mastic (232A/233A).

• Yellow carpet mastic (232A/233A).

• Black floor tile mastic (232A/233A).

• Yellow carpet mastic (601B1)*.

• Tan 6” cove base (601B1).

• Brown/yellow cove base mastic (601B1).

• Yellow carpet mastic (602B).

• Black floor tile mastic (602B).

• Brown 6” cove base (602B).

• Brown/tan cove base mastic (602B).

• 2’ x 4’ dot and fissure acoustical ceiling tile (812C).

• 4” x 4” ceramic wall tile, grout (812C).

• 4” x 4” ceramic wall tile, mastic (812C).

• Drywall (812C).

• Joint compound (812C).

• Wall plaster, skim coat (812C).

• Wall plaster, base coat (812C).

• White 6” cove base (812C).

• Tan cove base mastic (812C).

• Yellow carpet mastic (812C)*.

• Yellow carpet mastic (813C).

• Black floor tile mastic (813C).

The following table includes information on all suspect ACM sampled, including, the homogeneous materials identified, their corresponding sample numbers, analytical results and whether or not they are ACM. Bold and shaded materials are asbestos-containing.

Material Description

Type Sample Number

Results (% Asbestos) ACM

PLM TEM Y/N

Room B54/B54-1

Green Mottled

12” x 12” Floor Tile

M B54-01

B54-02

3.1 % Chrysotile

NA/PS

NA

Y

Black Floor Tile Mastic

M B54-03

B54-04

NAD

N

Black 6” Cove Base M

B54-05

B54-06

Brown/Yellow Cove Base

Mastic M

B54-07

B54-08

Chrysotile Trace

Type Sample Number

Results (% Asbestos) ACM

PLM TEM Y/N

Room 232A/233A

Brown 6” Cove Base

M 21120-01

21120-02

Insufficient Material

Insufficient Material

Tan Cove Base Mastic

M 21120-03

21120-04

ND

Yellow Carpet Mastic

M 21120-05

21120-06

White With Black Streaks

12” x 12” Floor Tile

M 21120-07

21120-08

2.30 % Chrysotile

Black Floor Tile Mastic

M 21120-09

21120-10

Room 601B1

Yellow Carpet Mastic

M 601B1-01

601B1-02

Tan 6” Cove Base and

Brown/Yellow Cove Base

Mastic

M 601B1-03

601B1-04

Type Sample Number

Results (% Asbestos) ACM

PLM TEM Y/N

Room 602B

Yellow Carpet Mastic

M 602B-01

602B-02

White 12” x 12” Floor Tile

M 602B-03

602B-04

0.25 % Chrysotile

2.0 % Chrysotile

Black Floor Tile Mastic

M 602B-05

602B-06

Brown 6” Cove Base

M 602B-07

602B-08

Brown/Tan Cove Base

Mastic M

602B-09

602B-10

Room 812C

2’ x 4’ Dot & Fissure

Acoustical Ceiling Tile

M 812C-01

812C-02

4” x 4” Ceramic Wall

Tile, Grout M

812C-03

812C-04

4” x 4” Ceramic Wall Tile, Mastic

M 812C-05

812C-06

Type Sample Number

Results (% Asbestos) ACM

PLM TEM Y/N

Drywall M 812C-07

812C-08

Joint Compound

M 812C-09

812C-10

Wall Plaster Skim Coat

S

812C-11

812C-12

812C-13

Wall Plaster Base Coat

S

812C-14

812C-15

812C-16

White 6” Cove Base

M 812C-17

812C-18

Tan Cove Base Mastic

M 812C-19

812C-20

Yellow Carpet Mastic

M 812C-21

812C-22

Trace Chrysotile

Pink Sound Attenuation

Coating M

812C-23

812C-24

6.4 % Chrysotile

Type Sample Number

Results (% Asbestos) ACM

PLM TEM Y/N

Room 813C

Yellow Carpet Mastic

M 813C-01

813C-02

White 12” x 12” Floor Tile

M 813C-03

813C-04

4.7 % Chrysotile

Black Floor Tile Mastic

M 813C-05

813C-06

NAD = No Asbestos Detected Y = Yes S = Surfacing ND = Done Detected N = No M = Miscellaneous NA = Not Analyzed NA/PS = Not Analyzed/Positive Stop Insufficient Residue = Final Residue <1.0 % of original subsample – Non-ACM Trace = Material Contains Detectable Levels of Asbestos <1.0 %

A NYSDOL-certified asbestos inspector from Watts collected bulk samples of all suspect materials that were identified that might be disturbed by the work as described by VA personnel.

Bulk samples were collected using simple hand tools from each matrix identified as a suspect

ACM.

Bulk samples were delivered with the chain-of-custody forms to AmeriSci Richmond (AmeriSci), located in Midlothian, VA and EMSL Analytical, Inc. (EMSL) located in Depew, NY. AmeriSci and EMSL are both New York State accredited laboratories that participate in the Environmental Laboratory Approval Program (ELAP) and well as the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP). The non-friable organically bound (NOB) materials underwent gravimetric reduction prior to being analyzed by Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) Method 198.6. In addition, if NOB samples were negative by PLM, they were further analyzed by Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) Method 198.4. The friable materials were analyzed by PLM Method 198.1.

The 6” white cove base and associated tan mastic observed in Room 813C are homogenous to the non-asbestos-containing cove base and associated mastic sampled in Room 812C and therefore were not sampled as part of this investigation. In Room 812C mosaic flooring was observed beneath the carpeting. Watts inspector confirmed with VA personnel that the flooring would not be removed, but rather would have a new flooring applied overtop of it and thus it was also not sampled as part of this investigation. If it is decided to remove this flooring, the associated grout, setting bed and possible vapor barrier must be sampled or assumed to be asbestos-containing.

The photographs, laboratory reports, chain-of-custody forms, laboratory accreditations and Watts’ license and personnel certifications are attached. Should you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at (716) 207-2313.

Sincerely, WATTS ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERING

Randall Bauer Environmental Consultant

Attachments

Buffalo VAMC Building 1, Rooms B54/B54-1, 232A/233A, 601B1, 602B, 812C & 813C Photographs 3495 Bailey Avenue, Buffalo, NY August 2021

Photos Taken July 27 and August 4, 2021 Photos Page 1 of 10

Photo 2 – Room B54/B54-1 – View of the asbestos-containing green mottled 12” x 12” floor tile and non-asbestos-containing 6” black cove base and associated brown/yellow mastic (blue arrow).

Photo 2 – Room B54/B54-1 – Close-up view of the asbestos-containing green mottled 12” x 12” floor tile and associated non-asbestos-containing black mastic.

Photos Taken July 27 and August 4, 2021 Photos Page 2 of 10

Photo 3 – Room B54/B54-1 – Close-up view of the non-asbestos-containing 6” black cove base and associated brown & yellow mastic.

Photo 4 – Room 232A/233A – View of the non-asbestos-containing 6” brown cove base, associated tan mastic and yellow carpet mastic. In addition, in view is the asbestos-containing white with black streaks 12” x 12” floor tile observed beneath the carpet.

Photos Taken July 27 and August 4, 2021 Photos Page 3 of 10

Photo 5 – Room 232A/233A – Close-up view of the asbestos-containing white with black streaks 12” x 12” floor tile observed beneath the carpet and associated non-asbestos-containing black mastic.

Photo 6 – Room 601B1 – Close-up view of the non-asbestos-containing white 6” cove base and associated brown and yellow cove base mastic.

Photos Taken July 27 and August 4, 2021 Photos Page 4 of 10

Photo 7 – Room 601B1 – Close-up view of the non-asbestos-containing brown & yellow cove base mastic and yellow carpet mastic.

Photo 8 – Room 602B – Close-up view of the non-asbestos-containing brown 6” cove base and associated brown and tan mastic.

Photos Taken July 27 and August 4, 2021 Photos Page 5 of 10

Photo 9 – Room 602B – View of the non-asbestos-containing yellow carpet mastic applied on top of asbestos-containing white 12” x 12” floor tile.

Photo 10 – Room 602B – Close-up view of the asbestos-containing white 12” x 12” floor tile and associated non-asbestos-containing black mastic.

Photos Taken July 27 and August 4, 2021 Photos Page 6 of 10

Photo 11 – Room 812C – View of the non-asbestos-containing 2’ x 4’ dot & fissure acoustical ceiling tile.

Photo 12 – Room 812C – View of the non-asbestos-containing grout (blue arrow) and mastic (red arrow) associated with the 4” x 4” ceramic wall tile and wall plaster skim and base coats.

Photos Taken July 27 and August 4, 2021 Photos Page 7 of 10

Photo 13 – Room 812C – Close-up view of the non-asbestos-containing white 6” cove base.

Photo 14 – Room 812C – Close-up view of the non-asbestos-containing tan cove base mastic.

Photos Taken July 27 and August 4, 2021 Photos Page 8 of 10

Photo 15 – Room 812C – Close-up view of the non-asbestos-containing joint compound. Not pictured is a close-up view of the non-asbestos-containing drywall.

Photo 16 – Room 812C – View of the double bowl stainless steel sink mounted to a wood-resin countertop. The underside of the sink is coated with asbestos-containing pink sound attenuation coating.

Photos Taken July 27 and August 4, 2021 Photos Page 9 of 10

Photo 17 – Room 812C – View of the asbestos-containing pink sound attenuation coating applied to the underside of the double bowl stainless steel sink.

Photo 18 – Room 812C – View of the non-asbestos-containing yellow carpet mastic applied to brown mosaic flooring. The mosaic flooring was not sampled as part of this investigation.

Photos Taken July 27 and August 4, 2021 Photos Page 10 of 10

Photo 19 – Room 813C – View of the non-asbestos-containing yellow carpet mastic applied to asbestos-containing white 12” x 12” floor tile. The 6” white cove base and associated tan mastic were observed to be homogeneous to the non-asbestos-containing cove base and mastic sampled in Room 812C.

Photo 19 – Room 813C – View of the non-asbestos-containing black floor tile mastic associated with the asbestos-containing white 12” x 12” floor tile.

AmeriSci Richmond

13635 GENITO ROAD

MIDLOTHIAN, VIRGINIA 23112

TEL: (804) 763-1200 • FAX: (804) 763-1800

07/28/21 AmeriSci Job # 121072244 08/04/21

ELAP # 10984 1 11

21120; Buffalo VA Medical Center Various Sampling; Building 1 / Rooms B54/B54-1 601B1 602B 812C 813C

PLM Bulk Asbestos Report Date Received Date Examined

RE:

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P.O. # Watts Architecture & Engineers

95 Perry Street Suite 300 Buffalo, NY 14203

Attn: Randy Bauer

Asbestos Present Total % AsbestosClient No. / HGA Lab No.

Location:

Analyst Description:

Asbestos Types:

Other Material:

YesB54-01 121072244-01 3.1% Green Mottled 12" x 12" Floor Tile; Room B541

Green, Heterogeneous, Non-Fibrous, Bulk Material Chrysotile 3.1 % Non-fibrous 30.7%

(by NYS ELAP 198.6) by William M. Dunstan on 08/04/21

Comment: Heat Sensitive (organic): 45.6%; Acid Soluble (inorganic): 20.6%; Inert (Non-asbestos): 30.7%

Location:

Analyst Description:

Asbestos Types:

Other Material:

B54-02 121072244-02 NA/PS

Green Mottled 12" x 12" Floor Tile; Room B54-11

Bulk Material

Comment: Heat Sensitive (organic): 20.6%; Acid Soluble (inorganic): 31.7%; Inert (Non-asbestos): 47.8%

Location:

Analyst Description:

Asbestos Types:

Other Material:

NoB54-03 121072244-03 NAD Black Floor Tile Mastic; Room B542

Black, Heterogeneous, Non-Fibrous, Bulk Material

Non-fibrous 10.5%

(by NYS ELAP 198.6) by William M. Dunstan on 08/04/21

Comment: Heat Sensitive (organic): 83.6%; Acid Soluble (inorganic): 5.9%; Inert (Non-asbestos): 10.5%

Location:

Analyst Description:

Asbestos Types:

Other Material:

NoB54-04 121072244-04 NAD Black Floor Tile Mastic; Room B54-12

Black, Heterogeneous, Non-Fibrous, Bulk Material

Non-fibrous 10.6%

(by NYS ELAP 198.6) by William M. Dunstan on 08/04/21

Comment: Heat Sensitive (organic): 84.2%; Acid Soluble (inorganic): 5.2%; Inert (Non-asbestos): 10.6%

See Reporting notes on last page

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21120; Buffalo VA Medical Center Various Sampling; Building 1 / Rooms B54/B54-1 601B1 602B 812C 813C

PLM Bulk Asbestos Report Client Name: Watts Architecture & Engineers

Asbestos Present Total % AsbestosClient No. / HGA Lab No.

Location:

Analyst Description:

Asbestos Types:

Other Material:

NoB54-05 121072244-05 NAD Black 6" Cove Base; Room B543

Black, Heterogeneous, Non-Fibrous, Bulk Material

Non-fibrous 40.7%

(by NYS ELAP 198.6) by William M. Dunstan on 08/04/21

Comment: Heat Sensitive (organic): 36.9%; Acid Soluble (inorganic): 22.3%; Inert (Non-asbestos): 40.7%

Location:

Analyst Description:

Asbestos Types:

Other Material:

NoB54-06 121072244-06 NAD Black 6" Cove Base; Room B54-13

Black, Heterogeneous, Non-Fibrous, Bulk Material

Non-fibrous 40.9%

(by NYS ELAP 198.6) by William M. Dunstan on 08/04/21

Comment: Heat Sensitive (organic): 36.9%; Acid Soluble (inorganic): 22.2%; Inert (Non-asbestos): 40.9%

Location:

Analyst Description:

Asbestos Types:

Other Material:

NoB54-07 121072244-07 NAD Brown/Yellow Cove Base Mastic; Room B544

Yellow, Heterogeneous, Non-Fibrous, Bulk Material

Non-fibrous 50.9%

(by NYS ELAP 198.6) by William M. Dunstan on 08/04/21

Comment: Heat Sensitive (organic): 43.6%; Acid Soluble (inorganic): 5.5%; Inert (Non-asbestos): 50.9%

Location:

Analyst Description:

Asbestos Types:

Other Material:

NoB54-08 121072244-08 NAD Brown/Yellow Cove Base Mastic; Room B54-14

Yellow, Heterogeneous, Non-Fibrous, Bulk Material

Non-fibrous 43.8%

(by NYS ELAP 198.6) by William M. Dunstan on 08/04/21

Comment: Heat Sensitive (organic): 42.4%; Acid Soluble (inorganic): 13.8%; Inert (Non-asbestos): 43.8%

Location:

Analyst Description:

Asbestos Types:

Other Material:

No601B1-01 121072244-09 NAD Yellow Carpet Mastic; Room 601B15

Yellow, Heterogeneous, Non-Fibrous, Bulk Material

Non-fibrous 34.2%

(by NYS ELAP 198.6) by William M. Dunstan on 08/04/21

Comment: Heat Sensitive (organic): 44.7%; Acid Soluble (inorganic): 21.2%; Inert (Non-asbestos): 34.2%

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1 / Rooms B54/B54-1 601B1 602B 812C 813C

PLM Bulk Asbestos Report Client Name: Watts Architecture & Engineers

Asbestos Present Total % AsbestosClient No. / HGA Lab No.

Location:

Analyst Description:

Asbestos Types:

Other Material:

No601B1-02 121072244-10 NAD Yellow Carpet Mastic; Room 601B15

Yellow, Heterogeneous, Non-Fibrous, Bulk Material

Non-fibrous 45.7%

(by NYS ELAP 198.6) by William M. Dunstan on 08/04/21

Comment: Heat Sensitive (organic): 32.8%; Acid Soluble (inorganic): 21.5%; Inert (Non-asbestos): 45.7%

Location:

Analyst Description:

Asbestos Types:

Other Material:

No601B1-03 121072244-11 NAD Tan 6" Cove Base/Brown And Yellow Cove Base Mastic; Room 601B16/7

Yellow, Heterogeneous, Non-Fibrous, Bulk Material

Non-fibrous 45.1%

(by NYS ELAP 198.6) by William M. Dunstan on 08/04/21

Comment: Heat Sensitive (organic): 52.0%; Acid Soluble (inorganic): 2.9%; Inert (Non-asbestos): 45.1%

Location:

Analyst Description:

Asbestos Types:

Other Material:

No601B1-04 121072244-12 NAD Tan 6" Cove Base/Brown And Yellow Cove Base Mastic; Room 601B16/7

Yellow, Heterogeneous, Non-Fibrous, Bulk Material

Non-fibrous 43.7%

(by NYS ELAP 198.6) by William M. Dunstan on 08/04/21

Comment: Heat Sensitive (organic): 49.8%; Acid Soluble (inorganic): 6.5%; Inert (Non-asbestos): 43.7%

Location:

Analyst Description:

Asbestos Types:

Other Material:

No602B-01 121072244-13 NAD Yellow Carpet Mastic; Room 602B8

Yellow, Heterogeneous, Non-Fibrous, Bulk Material

Non-fibrous 35%

(by NYS ELAP 198.6) by William M. Dunstan on 08/04/21

Comment: Heat Sensitive (organic): 57.9%; Acid Soluble (inorganic): 7.1%; Inert (Non-asbestos): 35.0%

Location:

Analyst Description:

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Other Material:

No602B-02 121072244-14 NAD Yellow Carpet Mastic; Room 602B8

Yellow, Heterogeneous, Non-Fibrous, Bulk Material

Non-fibrous 34%

(by NYS ELAP 198.6) by William M. Dunstan on 08/04/21

Comment: Heat Sensitive (organic): 55.7%; Acid Soluble (inorganic): 10.3%; Inert (Non-asbestos): 34.0%

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1 / Rooms B54/B54-1 601B1 602B 812C 813C

PLM Bulk Asbestos Report Client Name: Watts Architecture & Engineers

Asbestos Present Total % AsbestosClient No. / HGA Lab No.

Location:

Analyst Description:

Asbestos Types:

Other Material:

Yes602B-03 121072244-15 Trace (<0.25 % pc) White 12" x 12" Floor Tile; Room 602B9

White, Heterogeneous, Non-Fibrous, Bulk Material Chrysotile <0.25 % pc Non-fibrous 39.6%

(ELAP 400 PC)

by William M. Dunstan on 08/04/21

Comment: Heat Sensitive (organic): 21.1%; Acid Soluble (inorganic): 39.3%; Inert (Non-asbestos): 39.6%

Location:

Analyst Description:

Asbestos Types:

Other Material:

Yes602B-04 121072244-16 Trace (<0.25 % pc) White 12" x 12" Floor Tile; Room 602B9

White, Heterogeneous, Non-Fibrous, Bulk Material Chrysotile <0.25 % pc Non-fibrous 40.4%

(ELAP 400 PC)

by William M. Dunstan on 08/04/21

Comment: Heat Sensitive (organic): 20.9%; Acid Soluble (inorganic): 38.7%; Inert (Non-asbestos): 40.4%

Location:

Analyst Description:

Asbestos Types:

Other Material:

No602B-05 121072244-17 NAD Black Floor Tile Mastic; Room 602B10

Black, Heterogeneous, Non-Fibrous, Bulk Material

Non-fibrous 18.3%

(by NYS ELAP 198.6) by William M. Dunstan on 08/04/21

Comment: Heat Sensitive (organic): 76.0%; Acid Soluble (inorganic): 5.7%; Inert (Non-asbestos): 18.3%

Location:

Analyst Description:

Asbestos Types:

Other Material:

No602B-06 121072244-18 NAD Black Floor Tile Mastic; Room 602B10

Black, Heterogeneous, Non-Fibrous, Bulk Material

Non-fibrous 16.2%

(by NYS ELAP 198.6) by William M. Dunstan on 08/04/21

Comment: Heat Sensitive (organic): 78.4%; Acid Soluble (inorganic): 5.4%; Inert (Non-asbestos): 16.2%

Location:

Analyst Description:

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Other Material:

No602B-07 121072244-19 NAD Brown 6" Cove Base; Room 602B11

Brown, Heterogeneous, Non-Fibrous, Bulk Material

Non-fibrous 14.9%

(by NYS ELAP 198.6) by William M. Dunstan on 08/04/21

Comment: Heat Sensitive (organic): 31.6%; Acid Soluble (inorganic): 53.5%; Inert (Non-asbestos): 14.9%

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1 / Rooms B54/B54-1 601B1 602B 812C 813C

PLM Bulk Asbestos Report Client Name: Watts Architecture & Engineers

Asbestos Present Total % AsbestosClient No. / HGA Lab No.

Location:

Analyst Description:

Asbestos Types:

Other Material:

No602B-08 121072244-20 NAD Brown 6" Cove Base; Room 602B11

Brown, Heterogeneous, Non-Fibrous, Bulk Material

Non-fibrous 2.7%

(by NYS ELAP 198.6) by William M. Dunstan on 08/04/21

Comment: Heat Sensitive (organic): 31.0%; Acid Soluble (inorganic): 66.3%; Inert (Non-asbestos): 2.7%

Location:

Analyst Description:

Asbestos Types:

Other Material:

No602B-09 121072244-21 NAD Brown/Tan Cove Base Mastic; Room 602B12

Black, Heterogeneous, Non-Fibrous, Bulk Material

Non-fibrous 39.4%

(by NYS ELAP 198.6) by William M. Dunstan on 08/04/21

Comment: Heat Sensitive (organic): 51.6%; Acid Soluble (inorganic): 9.0%; Inert (Non-asbestos): 39.4%

Location:

Analyst Description:

Asbestos Types:

Other Material:

No602B-10 121072244-22 NAD Brown/Tan Cove Base Mastic; Room 602B12

Black, Heterogeneous, Non-Fibrous, Bulk Material

Non-fibrous 39.2%

(by NYS ELAP 198.6) by William M. Dunstan on 08/04/21

Comment: Heat Sensitive (organic): 46.7%; Acid Soluble (inorganic): 14.1%; Inert (Non-asbestos): 39.2%

Location:

Analyst Description:

Asbestos Types:

Other Material:

No812C-01 121072244-23 NAD 2" x 4" Dot & Fissure Acoustical Ceiling Tile; Room 812C13

Beige, Heterogeneous, Non-Fibrous, Bulk Material

Non-fibrous 54.9%

(by NYS ELAP 198.6) by William M. Dunstan on 08/04/21

Comment: Heat Sensitive (organic): 14.3%; Acid Soluble (inorganic): 30.8%; Inert (Non-asbestos): 54.9%

Location:

Analyst Description:

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Other Material:

No812C-02 121072244-24 NAD 2" x 4" Dot & Fissure Acoustical Ceiling Tile; Room 812C13

Beige, Heterogeneous, Non-Fibrous, Bulk Material

Non-fibrous 54.1%

(by NYS ELAP 198.6) by William M. Dunstan on 08/04/21

Comment: Heat Sensitive (organic): 13.4%; Acid Soluble (inorganic): 32.5%; Inert (Non-asbestos): 54.1%

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1 / Rooms B54/B54-1 601B1 602B 812C 813C

PLM Bulk Asbestos Report Client Name: Watts Architecture & Engineers

Asbestos Present Total % AsbestosClient No. / HGA Lab No.

Location:

Analyst Description:

Asbestos Types:

Other Material:

No812C-03 121072244-25 NAD 4" x 4" Ceramic Wall Tile Grout; Room 812C14

White, Heterogeneous, Non-Fibrous, Bulk Material

Non-fibrous 100%

(by NYS ELAP 198.1) by Jean L. Mayes on 08/05/21

Location:

Analyst Description:

Asbestos Types:

Other Material:

No812C-04 121072244-26 NAD 4" x 4" Ceramic Wall Tile Grout; Room 812C14

White, Heterogeneous, Non-Fibrous, Bulk Material

Non-fibrous 100%

(by NYS ELAP 198.1) by Jean L. Mayes on 08/05/21

Location:

Analyst Description:

Asbestos Types:

Other Material:

No812C-05 121072244-27 NAD 4" x 4" Ceramic Wall Tile Mastic; Room 812C15

Yellow, Heterogeneous, Non-Fibrous, Bulk Material

Non-fibrous 35.2%

(by NYS ELAP 198.6) by Jean L. Mayes on 08/05/21

Comment: Heat Sensitive (organic): 44.9%; Acid Soluble (inorganic): 20.0%; Inert (Non-asbestos): 35.2%

Location:

Analyst Description:

Asbestos Types:

Other Material:

No812C-06 121072244-28 NAD 4" x 4" Ceramic Wall Tile Mastic; Room 812C15

Yellow, Heterogeneous, Non-Fibrous, Bulk Material

Non-fibrous 23%

(by NYS ELAP 198.6) by Jean L. Mayes on 08/05/21

Comment: Heat Sensitive (organic): 31.8%; Acid Soluble (inorganic): 45.2%; Inert (Non-asbestos): 23.0%

Location:

Analyst Description:

Asbestos Types:

Other Material:

No812C-07 121072244-29 NAD Drywall; Room 812C16

White, Heterogeneous, Non-Fibrous, Bulk Material

Cellulose 5%, Fibrous glass 2%, Non-fibrous 93%

(by NYS ELAP 198.1) by Jean L. Mayes on 08/05/21

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PLM Bulk Asbestos Report Client Name: Watts Architecture & Engineers

Asbestos Present Total % AsbestosClient No. / HGA Lab No.

Location:

Analyst Description:

Asbestos Types:

Other Material:

No812C-08 121072244-30 NAD Drywall; Room 812C16

White, Heterogeneous, Non-Fibrous, Bulk Material

Cellulose 2%, Fibrous glass 2%, Non-fibrous 96%

(by NYS ELAP 198.1) by Jean L. Mayes on 08/05/21

Location:

Analyst Description:

Asbestos Types:

Other Material:

No812C-09 121072244-31 NAD Joint Compound; Room 812C17

White, Heterogeneous, Non-Fibrous, Bulk Material

Non-fibrous 100%

(by NYS ELAP 198.1) by Jean L. Mayes on 08/05/21

Location:

Analyst Description:

Asbestos Types:

Other Material:

No812C-10 121072244-32 NAD Joint Compound; Room 812C17

White, Heterogeneous, Non-Fibrous, Bulk Material

Non-fibrous 100%

(by NYS ELAP 198.1) by Jean L. Mayes on 08/05/21

Location:

Analyst Description:

Asbestos Types:

Other Material:

No812C-11 121072244-33 NAD Wall Plaster Skim Coat; Room 812C18

White, Heterogeneous, Non-Fibrous, Bulk Material

Non-fibrous 100%

(by NYS ELAP 198.1) by Jean L. Mayes on 08/05/21

Location:

Analyst Description:

Asbestos Types:

Other Material:

No812C-12 121072244-34 NAD Wall Plaster Skim Coat; Room 812C18

White, Heterogeneous, Non-Fibrous, Bulk Material

Non-fibrous 100%

(by NYS ELAP 198.1) by Jean L. Mayes on 08/05/21

Location:

Analyst Description:

Asbestos Types:

Other Material:

No812C-13 121072244-35 NAD Wall Plaster Skim Coat; Room 812C18

White, Heterogeneous, Non-Fibrous, Bulk Material

Non-fibrous 100%

(by NYS ELAP 198.1) by Jean L. Mayes on 08/05/21

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PLM Bulk Asbestos Report Client Name: Watts Architecture & Engineers

Asbestos Present Total % AsbestosClient No. / HGA Lab No.

Location:

Analyst Description:

Asbestos Types:

Other Material:

No812C-14 121072244-36 NAD Wall Plaster Base Coat; Room 812C19

Gray, Heterogeneous, Non-Fibrous, Bulk Material

Non-fibrous 100%

(by NYS ELAP 198.1) by Jean L. Mayes on 08/05/21

Location:

Analyst Description:

Asbestos Types:

Other Material:

No812C-15 121072244-37 NAD Wall Plaster Base Coat; Room 812C19

Gray, Heterogeneous, Non-Fibrous, Bulk Material

Non-fibrous 100%

(by NYS ELAP 198.1) by Jean L. Mayes on 08/05/21

Location:

Analyst Description:

Asbestos Types:

Other Material:

No812C-16 121072244-38 NAD Wall Plaster Base Coat; Room 812C19

Gray, Heterogeneous, Non-Fibrous, Bulk Material

Non-fibrous 100%

(by NYS ELAP 198.1) by Jean L. Mayes on 08/05/21

Location:

Analyst Description:

Asbestos Types:

Other Material:

No812C-17 121072244-39 NAD White 6" Cove Base; Room 812C20

White, Heterogeneous, Non-Fibrous, Bulk Material

Non-fibrous 1%

(by NYS ELAP 198.6) by Jean L. Mayes on 08/05/21

Comment: Heat Sensitive (organic): 46.2%; Acid Soluble (inorganic): 52.7%; Inert (Non-asbestos): 1.0%

Location:

Analyst Description:

Asbestos Types:

Other Material:

No812C-18 121072244-40 NAD White 6" Cove Base; Room 812C20

White, Heterogeneous, Non-Fibrous, Bulk Material

Non-fibrous 16.6%

(by NYS ELAP 198.6) by Jean L. Mayes on 08/05/21

Comment: Heat Sensitive (organic): 46.4%; Acid Soluble (inorganic): 37.0%; Inert (Non-asbestos): 16.6%

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PLM Bulk Asbestos Report Client Name: Watts Architecture & Engineers

Asbestos Present Total % AsbestosClient No. / HGA Lab No.

Location:

Analyst Description:

Asbestos Types:

Other Material:

No812C-19 121072244-41 NAD Tan Cove Base Mastic; Room 812C21

Yellow, Heterogeneous, Non-Fibrous, Bulk Material

Non-fibrous 30.1%

(by NYS ELAP 198.6) by Jean L. Mayes on 08/05/21

Comment: Heat Sensitive (organic): 45.5%; Acid Soluble (inorganic): 24.4%; Inert (Non-asbestos): 30.1%

Location:

Analyst Description:

Asbestos Types:

Other Material:

No812C-20 121072244-42 NAD Tan Cove Base Mastic; Room 812C21

Yellow, Heterogeneous, Non-Fibrous, Bulk Material

Non-fibrous 31.4%

(by NYS ELAP 198.6) by Jean L. Mayes on 08/05/21

Comment: Heat Sensitive (organic): 45.8%; Acid Soluble (inorganic): 22.8%; Inert (Non-asbestos): 31.4%

Location:

Analyst Description:

Asbestos Types:

Other Material:

Yes812C-21 121072244-43 Trace (<0.25 % pc) Yellow Carpet Mastic; Room 812C22

Yellow, Heterogeneous, Non-Fibrous, Bulk Material Chrysotile <0.25 % pc Non-fibrous 13.2%

(ELAP 400 PC)

by Jean L. Mayes on 08/05/21

Comment: Heat Sensitive (organic): 32.3%; Acid Soluble (inorganic): 54.4%; Inert (Non-asbestos): 13.2%

Location:

Analyst Description:

Asbestos Types:

Other Material:

Yes812C-22 121072244-44 Trace (<0.25 % pc) Yellow Carpet Mastic; Room 812C22

Yellow, Heterogeneous, Non-Fibrous, Bulk Material Chrysotile <0.25 % pc Non-fibrous 37.3%

(ELAP 400 PC)

by Jean L. Mayes on 08/05/21

Comment: Heat Sensitive (organic): 31.9%; Acid Soluble (inorganic): 30.8%; Inert (Non-asbestos): 37.3%

Location:

Analyst Description:

Asbestos Types:

Other Material:

Yes812C-23 121072244-45 6.4% Pink Sound Attenuation Coating On Underside Of Stainless Steel Sink; Room 812C

Pink, Heterogeneous, Non-Fibrous, Bulk Material Chrysotile 6.4 % Non-fibrous 49.6%

(by NYS ELAP 198.6) by Jean L. Mayes on 08/05/21

Comment: Heat Sensitive (organic): 24.2%; Acid Soluble (inorganic): 19.8%; Inert (Non-asbestos): 49.6%

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PLM Bulk Asbestos Report Client Name: Watts Architecture & Engineers

Asbestos Present Total % AsbestosClient No. / HGA Lab No.

Location:

Analyst Description:

Asbestos Types:

Other Material:

812C-24 121072244-46 NA/PS

Pink Sound Attenuation Coating On Underside Of Stainless Steel Sink; Room 812C

Bulk Material

Comment: Heat Sensitive (organic): 23.9%; Acid Soluble (inorganic): 20.7%; Inert (Non-asbestos): 55.5%

Location:

Analyst Description:

Asbestos Types:

Other Material:

No813C-01 121072244-47 NAD Yellow Carpet Mastic; Room 813C24

Yellow, Heterogeneous, Non-Fibrous, Bulk Material

Non-fibrous 39%

(by NYS ELAP 198.6) by Jean L. Mayes on 08/05/21

Comment: Heat Sensitive (organic): 49.1%; Acid Soluble (inorganic): 11.9%; Inert (Non-asbestos): 39.0%

Location:

Analyst Description:

Asbestos Types:

Other Material:

No813C-02 121072244-48 NAD Yellow Carpet Mastic; Room 813C24

Yellow, Heterogeneous, Non-Fibrous, Bulk Material

Non-fibrous 41.3%

(by NYS ELAP 198.6) by Jean L. Mayes on 08/05/21

Comment: Heat Sensitive (organic): 50.6%; Acid Soluble (inorganic): 8.1%; Inert (Non-asbestos): 41.3%

Location:

Analyst Description:

Asbestos Types:

Other Material:

Yes813C-03 121072244-49 4.7% White 12" x 12" Floor Tile; Room 813C25

White, Heterogeneous, Non-Fibrous, Bulk Material Chrysotile 4.7 % Non-fibrous 21.2%

(by NYS ELAP 198.6) by Jean L. Mayes on 08/05/21

Comment: Heat Sensitive (organic): 24.3%; Acid Soluble (inorganic): 49.8%; Inert (Non-asbestos): 21.2%

Location:

Analyst Description:

Asbestos Types:

Other Material:

813C-04 121072244-50 NA/PS

White 12" x 12" Floor Tile; Room 813C25

Bulk Material

Comment: Heat Sensitive (organic): 22.3%; Acid Soluble (inorganic): 45.1%; Inert (Non-asbestos): 32.6%

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PLM Bulk Asbestos Report Client Name: Watts Architecture & Engineers

Asbestos Present Total % AsbestosClient No. / HGA Lab No.

Location:

Analyst Description:

Asbestos Types:

Other Material:

No813C-05 121072244-51 NAD Black Floor Tile Mastic; Room 813C26

Black, Heterogeneous, Non-Fibrous, Bulk Material

Non-fibrous 8.6%

(by NYS ELAP 198.6) by Jean L. Mayes on 08/05/21

Comment: Heat Sensitive (organic): 78.0%; Acid Soluble (inorganic): 13.3%; Inert (Non-asbestos): 8.6%

Location:

Analyst Description:

Asbestos Types:

Other Material:

No813C-06 121072244-52 NAD Black Floor Tile Mastic; Room 813C26

Black, Heterogeneous, Non-Fibrous, Bulk Material

Non-fibrous 8.2%

(by NYS ELAP 198.6) by Jean L. Mayes on 08/05/21

Comment: Heat Sensitive (organic): 80.4%; Acid Soluble (inorganic): 11.4%; Inert (Non-asbestos): 8.2%

Reporting Notes:

*NAD = no asbestos detected, Detection Limit <1%, Reporting Limits: CVES = 1%, 400 Pt Ct = 0.25%, 1000 Pt Ct = 0.1%; "Present" or NVA = "No Visible Asbestos" are observations made during a qualitative analysis; NA = not analyzed; NA/PS = not analyzed / positive stop; PLM Bulk Asbestos Analysis using Olympus, Model BH-2 microscope, Serial #233533, by EPA 600/R-93/116 per 40 CFR 763 (NVLAP Lab Code 101904-0) and ELAP PLM Analysis Protocol 198.1 for New York friable samples which includes quantitation of any vermiculite observed (198.6 for NOB samples) or EPA 400 pt ct by EPA 600/M4-82-020 (NYSDOH ELAP Lab # 10984); CA ELAP Lab # 2508; Note: PLM is not consistently reliable in detecting asbestos in floor coverings and similar NOB 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 New York State (also see EPA Advisory for floor tile, FR 59, 146, 38970, 8/1/94). NIST Accreditation requirements mandate that this report must not be reproduced except in full without the approval of the laboratory. This PLM report relates ONLY to the items tested.

Analyzed by: William M. Dunstan Date: 8/4/2021

Reviewed by: Jean L. Mayes

Client Name:

121072244

Watts Architecture & Engineers

21120; Buffalo VA Medical Center Various Sampling; Building 1 / Rooms B54/B54-1 601B1 602B 812C 813C

AmeriSci Job #: Page 1 of 4

Table I Summary of Bulk Asbestos Analysis Results

Client Sample#

Sample Weight (gram)

Heat Sensitive

Organic %

Acid Soluble

Inorganic %

Insoluble Non-Asbestos

Inorganic %

HG

Area ** Asbestos % by

PLM/DS

** Asbestos % by

TEM

AmeriSci Sample #

01 B54-01 1 0.471 45.6 20.6 33.8 Chrysotile 3.1 NA

Green Mottled 12" x 12" Floor Tile; Room B54Location:

02 B54-02 1 0.651 20.6 31.7 47.8 NA/PS NA

Green Mottled 12" x 12" Floor Tile; Room B54-1Location:

03 B54-03 2 0.603 83.6 5.9 10.5 NAD NAD

Black Floor Tile Mastic; Room B54Location:

04 B54-04 2 0.532 84.2 5.2 10.6 NAD NAD

Black Floor Tile Mastic; Room B54-1Location:

05 B54-05 3 0.373 36.9 22.3 40.7 NAD NAD

Black 6" Cove Base; Room B54Location:

06 B54-06 3 0.469 36.9 22.2 40.9 NAD NAD

Black 6" Cove Base; Room B54-1Location:

07 B54-07 4 0.614 43.6 5.5 50.8 NAD Chrysotile Trace

Brown/Yellow Cove Base Mastic; Room B54Location:

08 B54-08 4 0.558 42.4 13.8 43.7 NAD Chrysotile Trace

Brown/Yellow Cove Base Mastic; Room B54-1Location:

09 601B1-01 5 0.626 44.7 21.2 34.1 NAD Chrysotile Trace

Yellow Carpet Mastic; Room 601B1Location:

10 601B1-02 5 0.645 32.8 21.5 45.6 NAD Chrysotile Trace

Yellow Carpet Mastic; Room 601B1Location:

11 601B1-03 6/7 0.483 52.0 2.9 45.1 NAD NAD

Tan 6" Cove Base/Brown And Yellow Cove Base Mastic; Room 601B1Location:

12 601B1-04 6/7 0.657 49.8 6.5 43.7 NAD NAD

Tan 6" Cove Base/Brown And Yellow Cove Base Mastic; Room 601B1Location:

13 602B-01 8 0.446 57.9 7.1 35.0 NAD NAD

Yellow Carpet Mastic; Room 602BLocation:

14 602B-02 8 0.426 55.7 10.3 34.0 NAD NAD

Yellow Carpet Mastic; Room 602BLocation:

15 602B-03 9 0.655 21.1 39.3 37.6 Chrysotile <0.25 Chrysotile 2.0

White 12" x 12" Floor Tile; Room 602BLocation:

16 602B-04 9 0.545 20.9 38.7 40.4 Chrysotile <0.25 NA/PS

White 12" x 12" Floor Tile; Room 602BLocation:

Watts Architecture & Engineers

21120; Buffalo VA Medical Center Various Sampling; Building 1 / Rooms B54/B54-1 601B1 602B 812C 813C

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Table I Summary of Bulk Asbestos Analysis Results

Client Sample#

Sample Weight (gram)

Heat Sensitive

Organic %

Acid Soluble

Inorganic %

Insoluble Non-Asbestos

Inorganic %

HG

Area ** Asbestos % by

PLM/DS

** Asbestos % by

TEM

AmeriSci Sample #

17 602B-05 10 0.593 76.0 5.7 18.3 NAD NAD

Black Floor Tile Mastic; Room 602BLocation:

18 602B-06 10 0.435 78.4 5.4 16.2 NAD NAD

Black Floor Tile Mastic; Room 602BLocation:

19 602B-07 11 0.440 31.6 53.5 14.9 NAD NAD

Brown 6" Cove Base; Room 602BLocation:

20 602B-08 11 0.316 31.0 66.3 2.7 NAD NAD

Brown 6" Cove Base; Room 602BLocation:

21 602B-09 12 0.714 51.6 9.0 39.4 NAD NAD

Brown/Tan Cove Base Mastic; Room 602BLocation:

22 602B-10 12 0.876 46.7 14.1 39.2 NAD NAD

Brown/Tan Cove Base Mastic; Room 602BLocation:

23 812C-01 13 0.506 14.3 30.8 54.9 NAD NAD

2" x 4" Dot & Fissure Acoustical Ceiling Tile; Room 812CLocation:

24 812C-02 13 0.433 13.4 32.5 54.1 NAD NAD

2" x 4" Dot & Fissure Acoustical Ceiling Tile; Room 812CLocation:

25 812C-03 14 ---- ---- ---- ---- NAD NA

4" x 4" Ceramic Wall Tile Grout; Room 812CLocation:

26 812C-04 14 ---- ---- ---- ---- NAD NA

4" x 4" Ceramic Wall Tile Grout; Room 812CLocation:

27 812C-05 15 0.181 44.9 20.0 35.2 NAD NAD

4" x 4" Ceramic Wall Tile Mastic; Room 812CLocation:

28 812C-06 15 0.288 31.8 45.2 23.0 NAD NAD

4" x 4" Ceramic Wall Tile Mastic; Room 812CLocation:

29 812C-07 16 ---- ---- ---- ---- NAD NA

Drywall; Room 812CLocation:

30 812C-08 16 ---- ---- ---- ---- NAD NA

Drywall; Room 812CLocation:

31 812C-09 17 ---- ---- ---- ---- NAD NA

Joint Compound; Room 812CLocation:

32 812C-10 17 ---- ---- ---- ---- NAD NA

Joint Compound; Room 812CLocation:

Watts Architecture & Engineers

21120; Buffalo VA Medical Center Various Sampling; Building 1 / Rooms B54/B54-1 601B1 602B 812C 813C

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Table I Summary of Bulk Asbestos Analysis Results

Client Sample#

Sample Weight (gram)

Heat Sensitive

Organic %

Acid Soluble

Inorganic %

Insoluble Non-Asbestos

Inorganic %

HG

Area ** Asbestos % by

PLM/DS

** Asbestos % by

TEM

AmeriSci Sample #

33 812C-11 18 ---- ---- ---- ---- NAD NA

Wall Plaster Skim Coat; Room 812CLocation:

34 812C-12 18 ---- ---- ---- ---- NAD NA

Wall Plaster Skim Coat; Room 812CLocation:

35 812C-13 18 ---- ---- ---- ---- NAD NA

Wall Plaster Skim Coat; Room 812CLocation:

36 812C-14 19 ---- ---- ---- ---- NAD NA

Wall Plaster Base Coat; Room 812CLocation:

37 812C-15 19 ---- ---- ---- ---- NAD NA

Wall Plaster Base Coat; Room 812CLocation:

38 812C-16 19 ---- ---- ---- ---- NAD NA

Wall Plaster Base Coat; Room 812CLocation:

39 812C-17 20 0.461 46.2 52.7 1.0 NAD NAD

White 6" Cove Base; Room 812CLocation:

40 812C-18 20 0.546 46.4 37.0 16.6 NAD NAD

White 6" Cove Base; Room 812CLocation:

41 812C-19 21 0.787 45.5 24.4 30.1 NAD NAD

Tan Cove Base Mastic; Room 812CLocation:

42 812C-20 21 0.773 45.8 22.8 31.4 NAD NAD

Tan Cove Base Mastic; Room 812CLocation:

43 812C-21 22 0.845 32.3 54.4 13.3 Chrysotile <0.25 Chrysotile Trace

Yellow Carpet Mastic; Room 812CLocation:

44 812C-22 22 0.829 31.9 30.8 37.4 Chrysotile <0.25 NAD

Yellow Carpet Mastic; Room 812CLocation:

45 812C-23 23 0.234 24.2 19.8 56.0 Chrysotile 6.4 NA

Pink Sound Attenuation Coating On Underside Of Stainless Steel Sink; Room 812CLocation:

46 812C-24 23 0.310 23.9 20.7 55.5 NA/PS NA

Pink Sound Attenuation Coating On Underside Of Stainless Steel Sink; Room 812CLocation:

47 813C-01 24 0.808 49.1 11.9 39.0 NAD NAD

Yellow Carpet Mastic; Room 813CLocation:

48 813C-02 24 0.883 50.6 8.1 41.3 NAD NAD

Yellow Carpet Mastic; Room 813CLocation:

Watts Architecture & Engineers

21120; Buffalo VA Medical Center Various Sampling; Building 1 / Rooms B54/B54-1 601B1 602B 812C 813C

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Table I Summary of Bulk Asbestos Analysis Results

Client Sample#

Sample Weight (gram)

Heat Sensitive

Organic %

Acid Soluble

Inorganic %

Insoluble Non-Asbestos

Inorganic %

HG

Area ** Asbestos % by

PLM/DS

** Asbestos % by

TEM

AmeriSci Sample #

49 813C-03 25 0.498 24.3 49.8 25.9 Chrysotile 4.7 NA

White 12" x 12" Floor Tile; Room 813CLocation:

50 813C-04 25 0.512 22.3 45.1 32.6 NA/PS NA

White 12" x 12" Floor Tile; Room 813CLocation:

51 813C-05 26 0.441 78.0 13.3 8.6 NAD NAD

Black Floor Tile Mastic; Room 813CLocation:

52 813C-06 26 0.404 80.4 11.4 8.2 NAD NAD

Black Floor Tile Mastic; Room 813CLocation:

Semi-Quantitative Analysis: NAD = no asbestos detected; NA = not analyzed; NA/PS = not analyzed due to positive stop; Trace = <1%; PLM analysis by EPA 600/R-93/116 per 40 CFR 763 (NVLAP Lab Code 101904-0) or NY ELAP 198.1 for New York friable samples which includes quantitation of any vermiculite observed (198.6 for NOB samples) or EPA 400 pt ct by EPA 600/M4-82-020 (NY ELAP Lab # 10984);

TEM prep by EPA 600/R-93/116 Section 2.3 (analysis by Section 2.5, not covered by NVLAP Bulk accreditation); or NY ELAP 198.4 for New York NOB samples (NY ELAP Lab # 10984). Analysis using Jeol, Model JEM-100CX II microscope, Serial #156147-247. ** Warning Notes: Consider PLM fiber diameter limitation, only TEM will resolve fibers <0.25 micrometers in diameter. TEM bulk analysis is representative of the fine grained matrix material and may not be representative of non-uniformly dispersed debris, soils or other heterogeneous materials for which a combination PLM/TEM evaluation is recommended;

Quantitation for beginning weights of <0.1 grams should be considered as qualitative only.

Analyzed by: T. Brian Keith Date: 8/4/2021

Reviewed by: Jean L. Mayes

EMSL Analytical, Inc.

490 Rowley Road Depew, NY 14043

Tel/Fax: (716) 651-0030 / (716) 651-0394 http://www.EMSL.com / buffalolab@emsl.com

142103094EMSL Order:

Customer ID: WATT50

Customer PO:

Project ID:

Attention: Phone:Randy Bauer (716) 206-5100

Fax:Watts Architecture & Engineering (716) 206-5199

Received Date:95 Perry Street 08/04/2021 9:37 AM

Analysis Date:Suite 300 08/05/2021

Collected Date:Buffalo, NY 14203 08/04/2021

Project: 21120 / Buffalo VAMC Rooms 232A/233A Renovations / Rooms 232A/233A

Test Report:Asbestos Analysis of Bulk Material

Test Color

Analyzed

Date Fibrous Non-Fibrous Asbestos

Non-Asbestos

Sample ID 21120-01 Description Brown 6" Cove Base

142103094-0001 Homogeneity

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Insufficient Residue08/05/2021

Final Residue <1% of original subsample – Non-ACM

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Not Analyzed08/05/2021

Sample ID 21120-02 Description Brown 6" Cove Base

142103094-0002 Homogeneity

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Insufficient Residue08/05/2021

Final Residue <1% of original subsample – Non-ACM

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Not Analyzed08/05/2021

Sample ID 21120-03 Description Tan Cove Base Mastic

142103094-0003 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Yellow Inconclusive: None Detected08/05/2021 100.00% Other

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Yellow None Detected08/05/2021 100.00% Other

Sample ID 21120-04 Description Tan Cove Base Mastic

142103094-0004 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Yellow Inconclusive: None Detected08/05/2021 100.00% Other

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Yellow None Detected08/05/2021 100.00% Other

Sample ID 21120-05 Description Yellow Carpet Mastic

142103094-0005 Homogeneity Heterogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Yellow Inconclusive: None Detected08/05/2021 100.00% Other

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Yellow None Detected08/05/2021 100.00% Other

Initial report from: 08/05/2021 11:57:36

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142103094EMSL Order:

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Test Report:Asbestos Analysis of Bulk Material

Test Color

Analyzed

Date Fibrous Non-Fibrous Asbestos

Non-Asbestos

Sample ID 21120-06 Description Yellow Carpet Mastic

142103094-0006 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Yellow Inconclusive: None Detected08/05/2021 100.00% Other

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Yellow None Detected08/05/2021 100.00% Other

Sample ID 21120-07 Description 12"x12" Floor Tile, White w/Black Streaks

142103094-0007 Homogeneity Heterogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB White08/05/2021 None 97.70% Other 2.30% Chrysotile

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Not Analyzed08/05/2021

Sample ID 21120-08 Description 12"x12" Floor Tile, White w/Black Streaks

142103094-0008 Homogeneity

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Positive Stop (Not Analyzed)08/05/2021

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Not Analyzed08/05/2021

Sample ID 21120-09 Description Black Floor Tile Mastic

142103094-0009 Homogeneity Heterogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Black/ Yellow Inconclusive: None Detected08/05/2021 100.00% Other

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Black/ Yellow None Detected08/05/2021 100.00% Other

Sample ID 21120-10 Description Black Floor Tile Mastic

142103094-0010 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Black Inconclusive: None Detected08/05/2021 100.00% Other

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Black None Detected08/05/2021 100.00% Other

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142103094EMSL Order:

Customer ID: WATT50

Customer PO:

Project ID:

Test Report:Asbestos Analysis of Bulk Material

The samples in this report were submitted to EMSL for analysis by Asbestos Analysis of Bulk Materials via NYS ELAP Approved Methods . The reference number for these samples is the EMSL Order ID above. Please use this reference number when calling about these samples.

Report Comments:

Sample Receipt Date:

Analysis Completed Date: Analysis Completed Time:

Sample Receipt Time:8/4/2021 9:37 AM

8/5/2021 11:38 AM

Analyst(s):

Shauna LaValley PLM NYS 198.6 NOB (7) Kelly Gallisdorfer TEM NYS 198.4 NOB (6)

Samples reviewed and approved by:

Rhonda McGee, Laboratory Manager or Other Approved Signatory

EMSL maintains liability limited to cost of analysis . Interpretation and use of test results are the responsibility of the client. This report relates only to the samples reported above, and may not be reproduced, except in full, without written approval by EMSL. EMSL bears no responsibility for sample collection activities or analytical method limitations. The report reflects the samples as received. Results are generated from the field sampling data (sampling volumes and areas, locations, etc.) provided by the client on the Chain of Custody. Samples are within quality control criteria and met method specifications unless otherwise noted. Estimation of uncertainty available upon request.

This report is a summary of multiple methods of analysis, fully compliant reports are available upon request. All samples examined for the presence of vermiculite when analyzed via NYS 198.1. A combination of PLM and TEM analysis may be necessary to ensure consistently reliable detection of asbestos . Polarized-light microscopy is not consistently reliable in detecting asbestos in floor coverings and similar non-friable organically bound materials. This report must not be used to claim product endorsement by

NVLAP of any agency or the U.S. Government . Quantitative transmission electron microscopy is currently the only method that can be used to determine if this material can be considered or treated as non-asbestos containing. NOB= Non friable organically bound; N/A= Not applicable VCM= Vermiculite containing material.

Samples analyzed by EMSL Analytical, Inc. Depew, NY NYS ELAP 11606, NVLAP Lab Code 200056-0

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United States Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology

Certificate of Accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025:2017

NVLAP LAB CODE: 101904-0

AmeriSci Richmond Midlothian, VA is accredited by the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program for specific services, listed on the Scope of Accreditation, for:

Asbestos Fiber Analysis

2021-07-01 through 2022-06-30

Effective Dates For the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program

This laboratory is accredited in accordance with the recognized International Standard ISO/IEC 17025:2017.

This accreditation demonstrates technical competence for a defined scope and the operation of a laboratory quality management system (refer to joint ISO-ILAC-IAF Communique dated January 2009).

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