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ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS SURVEY

BUILDING 500-1E

Martinsburg VA Medical Center

510 Butler Avenue Martinsburg, West Virginia 25405

Ms. Krista Bowen, Industrial Hygienist

BEC Project # WV15032

Fieldwork Conducted: September 27, 2016

Final Technical Report Date: February 1, 2017

Prepared by:

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE SERVICES

ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS SURVEY

BUILDING 500-1E

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION I SITE DESCRIPTION 1.0

SECTION II ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS SURVEY 1.0

SECTION III CONCLUSIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS 3.0

APPENDICES

APPENDIX A EMSL SAMPLE RESULTS & EMSL CHAIN OF CUSTODY

APPENDIX B SAMPLING LOG

APPENDIX C BEC STAFF QUALIFICATIONS

BOGGS ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, INC.

Onsite Fieldwork Conducted By & Final Technical Report Reviewed By:

Derrick A. Klein Environmental Specialist State of West Virginia US EPA AHERA Asbestos Inspector (#AI008781)

SECTION 1.0 SITE DESCRIPTION

Project Site: Building 500-1E

Requester Name: Ms. Krista Bowen, Industrial Hygienist

Requester Address: Department of Veteran Affairs

Subject Site Description & Scope of Work:

The subject site is Building 500-1E located on the campus at Martinsburg VA Medical Center at 510 Butler Avenue, Martinsburg West Virginia 25405, hereinafter referred to as the subject site.

BEC received authorization from Ms. Krista Bowen, Martinsburg VA Medical Center, Industrial Hygienist, to provide support services to update the existing asbestos-containing materials database developed by previous inspectors. Ms. Bowen requested the asbestos inspection to ensure compliance with United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (US EPA) and State of West Virginia regulations, prior to disturbance of building construction materials anticipated (scheduled) to occur during renovation activities and to update the inventory of asbestos-containing materials.

SECTION 2.0 ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIAL SURVEY

BOGGS ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, INC. (BEC) conducted an asbestos-containing building construction materials (ACBMs) re-inspection survey of the interior and exterior of the subject site to evaluate materials that were previously not sampled, collection and further evaluation of non-friable organically bound materials via Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), and updates of the existing locations and quantities of building construction materials. The asbestos inspection was conducted in accordance with the US EPA "Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) of 1986" (40 CFR Part 763) and the "Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Reauthorization Act (ASHARA) of 1992" (40 CFR Part 763, Appendix C-E, Model Accreditation Plan).

BEC staff member Mr. Derrick Klein, a US EPA AHERA and State of West Virginia licensed asbestos inspector, conducted a preliminary field walk inspection for the purpose of developing an understanding of the previously sampled components and to identify any previously unidentified suspected asbestos-containing materials.

Subsequently, Mr. Klein collected multiple bulk samples of suspect ACBMs observed at the subject site on September 27, 2016.

FIELD SAMPLING

BEC advises, based upon current US EPA asbestos hazard control regulations, the minimum number of samples necessary to definitively determine the presence (or absence) of ACBMs is dependent on the nature and quantity of the suspect building construction material. Additionally, the US EPA has established a standardized schedule for bulk sample collection of suspect ACBMs based upon homogeneous areas.

BEC advises, based upon onsite visual inspection and bulk sampling activities, two (2) samples of the suspect ACBMs were collected and submitted to the analytical laboratory which upon laboratory analysis revealed a total of three (3) individual PLM/DS analyses were required due to multiple layered bulk samples. BEC advises, based upon US EPA asbestos analytical regulations, the laboratory analyst has the sole discretion/responsibility in determining whether the bulk sample is composed of one or multiple layers.

LABORATORY ANALYSIS

Pursuant to the field screen and bulk sample collection, BEC submitted the bulk samples to EMSL of Cinnaminson, New Jersey for asbestos content analysis. EMSL is accredited by the American Industrial Hygiene Association and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)-National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program as proficient in the analysis of asbestos in bulk samples.

EMSL performed Polarized Light Microscopy with Dispersion Staining (PLM/DS) of the bulk samples in accordance with the “Method for the Determination of Asbestos in Bulk Building Materials” (US EPA. Method 600/R-93/116, July 1993).

BEC advises PLM/DS analysis revealed asbestos WAS NOT DETECTED in any of the suspect ACBM bulk samples collected and submitted to EMSL. BEC provides the results of the PLM/DS analyses in Table A – Asbestos-Containing Material Testing Results:

TABLE A- ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIAL TESTING RESULTS

HA# Sample # Material

Class.

Sampling Location

Building Construction Material

Asbestos (%)

500-1E-92716-1 M

1E-107: Southwest Room Corner

White w/Blue & Pink Spots Vinyl Sheet Flooring

None Detected

Yellow Sheet Flooring

Mastic None Detected

41 500-1E-92716-2 M 1E-123: Northeast

Room Corner 12" x 12" White w/ Blue

Specks VFT None Detected

See APPENDIX B – SAMPLING LOG for the comprehensive sampling log sheet complete with historical sampling data.

Upon receipt of PLM/DS laboratory data, EMSL was directed by Krista Bowen to conduct further analysis via “Gravimetric Reduction and Transmission Electron Microscopy” (ELAP 198.4) on three (3) non-friable organically-bound (NOB) suspect materials reported as none-detected by PLM.

The request for TEM analysis is based upon the understanding that small asbestos fibers may be missed by PLM due to resolution limitations of the optical microscope. In addition, binding materials in certain building products can cause matrix interference, which may obscure underlying asbestos fibers from view and result in a false-negative analytical result. Therefore, PLM is not consistently reliable in detecting asbestos in NOB materials.

Quantitative transmission electron microscopy (TEM) is currently the only method that can definitively pronounce NOB materials as non-asbestos containing.

BEC advises TEM analysis revealed asbestos WAS NOT DETECTED in any of the suspect NOB bulk samples submitted to EMSL. BEC provides the results of the NOB TEM analyses hereunder in Table B - Asbestos Survey NOB TEM Analytical Results.

TABLE B – ASBESTOS SURVEY - NOB TEM ANALYTICAL RESULTS

HA# Sample #

Class.

Sampling Location

Building Construction Material

Asbestos (%)

500-1E-92716-1 M

1E-107: Southwest Room Corner

White w/Blue & Pink Spots Vinyl Sheet Flooring

None Detected

45 Yellow Sheet Flooring Mastic None Detected

41 500-1E-92716-2 M 1E-123: Northeast

Room Corner 12" x 12" White w/ Blue

Specks VFT None Detected

ASBESTOS SURVEY LIMITATIONS

The above limited inspection was characterized by close visual inspection of Building 500-1E, in accordance with US EPA regulations and generally accepted engineering work practices associated with the conduct of an asbestos survey. It is relevant to note, BEC did NOT conduct exploratory demolition to gain access to enclosed building conditions (e.g., wall cavities, pipe chases, HVAC ductwork shafts, ceiling plenums, etc.). Additionally, BEC sampling strategy was designed to include materials not previously sampled and non-organically bound materials which were not evaluated via TEM. As such, BEC assumes no responsibility that the historical information provided is accurate or complete.

BEC collected random bulk samples of suspect ACBMs. BEC has made every effort to identify all locations and types of asbestos-containing construction materials. BEC asbestos survey sampling strategy included multiple samples of the same materials chosen at random. However, BEC advises, due to the inconsistencies of manufacturer processes and contractor installation methods, materials of similar construction may contain varied quantities of asbestos.

Furthermore, BEC advises locating all asbestos-containing materials can only be definitively achieved by conducting exploratory demolition and sampling every section of pipe insulation, every fitting or valve covering, every square yard of fireproofing, and every square foot of other surface coating materials. Therefore, BEC makes no warranty, expressed or implied, that all asbestos has been found. Additionally, BEC recommends bulk sampling and analysis of all suspect ACBMs (not otherwise evaluated during this survey) encountered within a building area, prior to renovation or demolition.

SECTION 3.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

CONCLUSIONS

1. BEC concludes, based upon onsite visual inspection, review of analytical data, and review of historical analytical data. US EPA-regulated ACBMs (defined as >1% asbestos content) were identified at the subject site and are listed in Table C – Asbestos-Containing Materials.

TABLE C: ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS

Building Construction

Location

EPA

Regulated

OSHA

Regulated Estimated Quantity

White Pipe Mastic* Throughout Wall Cavities YES YES TBD

*BEC advises historical sampling data of white pipe mastic has revealed the pipe mastic to be asbestos containing in multiple areas. Furthermore, quantifying the white pipe mast can only be achieved by conducting exploratory demolition of the wall cavities which is outside this scope of work.

2. BEC concludes, based upon review of US EPA and State of West Virginia law, specific regulations governing the disturbance, removal, and disposal of asbestos, DO APPLY to any work, of which is planned and/or can be reasonably anticipated to, result in the disturbance of the materials identified in the course of this inspection.

3. BEC concludes, based upon review of United States Occupational, Safety and Health Administration (Construction Industry-29 CFR 1926.1101 and General Industry-29 CFR 1910.1001) regulations governing non-occupational and occupational exposure to asbestos, DO APPLY to any renovation/demolition, housekeeping, maintenance and repair activities directly and/or indirectly impacting (disturbance/damage) the asbestos containing materials.

RECOMMENDATIONS

1. BEC recommends should the renovation activities result in the discovery of additional suspect ACBMs, halting all work activities with subsequent bulk sample collection and analysis of discovered ACBMs, to determine asbestos content.

APPENDIX A

EMSL SAMPLE RESULTS

EMSL CHAIN OF CUSTODY

EMSL Analytical, Inc.

200 Route 130 North Cinnaminson, NJ 08077

Phone/Fax: (800) 220-3675 / (856) 786-5974 http://www.EMSL.com / cinnasblab@EMSL.com

VAMD78

041627747

613-C60024

Asbestos Survey

EMSL Order ID:

Customer ID:

Customer PO:

Project ID:

Attn:

Proj: 500-1E Asbestos Survey (Asbestos Survey)

Phone: (304) 263-3412

Fax: (304) 262-4881

Collected: 9/27/2016

Received: 10/06/2016

Analyzed: 10/17/2016

Krista Bowen

VA Medical Center

510 Butler Avenue

Martinsburg, WV 25405-9991

Summary Test Report for Asbestos Analysis of Bulk Material via EPA 600/R-93/116

Client Sample ID:

Sample Description:

Lab Sample ID: 041627747-0001500-1E-92716-1-Sheet Flooring

500-1E-107: Southeast Room Corner/White w/Blue & Pink Spots Vinyl Sheet Flooring

DateTEST Non-Fibrous Asbestos CommentColor Fibrous

Non-AsbestosAnalyzed

10/14/2016 15% 85%PLM White/Blue None Detected

10/17/2016 0.0% 100%TEM Grav. Reduction None DetectedWhite/Blue

Client Sample ID:

Sample Description:

Lab Sample ID: 041627747-0001A500-1E-92716-1-Mastic

500-1E-107: Southeast Room Corner/White w/Blue & Pink Spots Vinyl Sheet Flooring

DateTEST Non-Fibrous Asbestos CommentColor Fibrous

Non-AsbestosAnalyzed

10/14/2016 0% 100%PLM Yellow None Detected

10/17/2016 0.0% 100%TEM Grav. Reduction None DetectedWhite

Client Sample ID:

Sample Description:

Lab Sample ID: 041627747-0002500-1E-92716-2

500-1E-123: Northeast Room Corner/12x12 White w/Blue Specks VFT

DateTEST Non-Fibrous Asbestos CommentColor Fibrous

Non-AsbestosAnalyzed

10/14/2016 0% 100%PLM White/Blue None Detected

10/17/2016 0.0% 100%TEM Grav. Reduction None DetectedWhite/Blue

Analyst(s):

TEM Grav. Reduction (3)Patrick Carr

PLM (3)Rebecca Siegel

Benjamin Ellis, Laboratory Manager or Other Approved Signatory

Reviewed and approved by:

EMSL maintains liability limited to cost of analysis. This report relates only to the samples reported above and may not be reproduced, except in full, without written approval by EMSL. This test report must not be used to claim product endorsement by NVLAP or any agency of the U.S. Government. EMSL bears no responsibility for sample collection activities or analytical method limitations. The laboratory is not responsible for the accuracy of results when requested to physically separate and analyze layered samples. PLM alone is not consistently reliable in detecting asbestos in floor coverings and similar NOBs

Samples analyzed by EMSL Analytical, Inc. Cinnaminson, NJ NVLAP Lab Code 101048-0, AIHA-LAP, LLC-IHLAP Lab 100194, NYS ELAP

10872, NJ DEP 03036

Initial report from: 10/14/201610:30:49

Test Report:EPAMultiTests-7.32.2.D Printed: 10/17/2016 11:58AM Page 1 of 1

OrderID: 041627747

APPENDIX B

SAMPLING LOG

Building #:

Date: 9/27/2016

HA# Sample #

Lab initials/Chain of Custody #

Sample location Material Description

General Material Category or substrate Notes

Bldg # Floor Wing Space # Location of Sample Asb. Type Asb. Content

White w/Blue & Pink Spots

Vinyl Sheet Flooring Vinyl Sheet Flooring NAD NAD (Via TEM)

45 Yellow Sheet Flooring Mastic Sheet Flooring Mastic NAD NAD (Via TEM)

41 500‐1E‐92716‐2 41627747 500 1st E 1E‐123 1E‐123: Northeast

Room Corner 12" x 12" White w/ Blue

Specks VFT Floor Tile NAD NAD (Via TEM)

7 042309ERCEWB001 B0989498 500 1st E 1E‐109 east side ceiling tile ceiling tile NAD NAD 6 042309ERCEWB002 B0989498 500 1st E 1E‐109 east side fireproofing fireproofing NAD NAD 6 042309ERCEWB003 B0989498 500 1st E 1E‐C27 east side fireproofing fireproofing NAD NAD 41 042309ERCEWB004 B0989498 500 1st E 1E‐108 N.W. corner FT37 floor tile floor tile NAD NAD 35 042309ERCEWB005 B0989498 500 1st E 1E‐108 N.W. corner FT37M mastic for FT37 floor tile mastic NAD NAD 10 042309ERCEWB006 B0989498 500 1st E 1E‐108 N.W. corner 4" gray baseboard baseboard NAD NAD 9 042309ERCEWB007 B0989498 500 1st E 1E‐108 N.W. corner mastic baseboard mastic NAD NAD 11 042309ERCEWB008 B0989498 500 1st E 1E‐104 N.E. corner 4" flaw in color baseboard baseboard NAD NAD 9 042309ERCEWB009 B0989498 500 1st E 1E‐104 N.E. corner mastic baseboard mastic NAD NAD 4 042309ERCEWB010 B0989498 500 1st E 1E‐104 N.E. corner FT15A floor tile floor tile NAD NAD Removed 5 042309ERCEWB011 B0989498 500 1st E 1E‐104 N.E. corner FT15AM mastic for FT15A floor tile mastic NAD NAD Removed

1 042309ERCEWB012 B0989498 500 1st E 1E‐C26 east wall oustide door

1E‐104 drywall drywall NAD NAD

2 042309ERCEWB013 B0989498 500 1st E 1E‐104 east wall oustide door

1E‐104 joint compound joint compound (drywall) NAD NAD

3 042309ERCEWB014 B0989498 500 1st E 1E‐C28 corridor white duct mastic duct mastic on insulation

(fiberglass) NAD NAD Removed

3 042309ERCEWB015 B0989498 500 1st E 1E‐C28 corridor white duct mastic duct mastic on insulation

(fiberglass) NAD NAD Removed

3 042309ERCEWB016 B0989498 500 1st E 1E‐C28 corridor white duct mastic duct mastic on insulation

(fiberglass) NAD NAD Removed 7 042309ERCEWB017 B0989498 500 1st E 1E‐C26 corridor ceiling tile ceiling tile NAD NAD 6 042309ERCEWB018 B0989498 500 1st E 1E‐114 north end fireproofing fireproofing NAD NAD 42 042309ERCEWB019 B0989498 500 1st E 1E‐C30 sheet flooring sheet flooring NAD NAD 45 042309ERCEWB020 B0989498 500 1st E 1E‐C30 mastic sheet floring mastic NAD NAD

4 092408ERCEWB001 B0889166 500 1st E 1E‐117 center of room

FT15A 12x12 beige with dark beige and mauve and light beige streaks floor tile floor tile NAD NAD Removed

5 092408ERCEWB002 B0889166 500 1st E 1E‐117 center of room FT15AM mastic for FT15A floor tile mastic NAD NAD Removed

4 092408ERCEWB003 B0889166 500 1st E 1E‐102B northwest corner of room

FT15A 12x12 beige with dark beige and mauve and light beige streaks floor tile floor tile NAD NAD Removed

1st E‐107: Southeast Room Corner50041627747500‐1E‐92716‐1

Lab Results

Sampling Log Sheet BEC Inspector: Derrick Klein 500‐1E

1E‐107E

5 092408ERCEWB004 B0889166 500 1st E 1E‐102B northwest corner of room FT15AM mastic for FT15A floor tile mastic NAD NAD Removed

4 092408ERCEWB005 B0889166 500 1st E 1E‐102 south center wall

FT15A 12x12 beige with dark beige and mauve and light beige streaks floor tile floor tile NAD NAD Removed

5 092408ERCEWB006 B0889166 500 1st E 1E‐102 south center wall FT15AM mastic for FT15A floor tile mastic NAD NAD Removed

4 092408ERCEWB007 B0889166 500 1st E 1E‐C28 south west corner of room

FT15A 12x12 beige with dark beige and mauve and light beige streaks floor tile floor tile NAD NAD Removed

5 092408ERCEWB008 B0889166 500 1st E 1E‐C28 south west corner of room FT15AM mastic for FT15A floor tile mastic NAD NAD Removed

APPENDIX C

BEC STAFF QUALIFICATIONS