15 VA Shreveport Surgery Roof Asbestos Report.pdf

VAMC Overton Brooks, Replace Surgery Roof DEC Project No. 1909.002

PRE-RENOVATION SURVEY FOR ASBESTOS

REPLACE ROOF, BUILDING 1, SURGERY ROOF

OVERTON BROOK VAMC

SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA

Prepared for:

TOLAND MIZELL MOLNAR

590 MEANS STREET NW, SUITE 200

ATLANTA, GA 30318

Report Date:

October 7, 2019

Prepared by:

MICHAEL F. DURBIN, CIH

LDEQ ASBESTOS INSPECTOR: OI138242 (EXPIRES 1/21/2020)

DURBIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, INC.

2201 POTOMAC PLACE

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA 30043

(678) 482-9917

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE

1. INTRODUCTION 3

2. DISCUSSION AND RESULTS 3

a. Asbestos

3. METHODOLOGY 4

Asbestos sampling protocol

4. OBSERVATIONS/CONCLUSIONS 4

5. RECOMMENDATIONS 5

6. REFERENCES 5

APPENDIX

A. Asbestos Bulk Sampling Summary followed by the Laboratory Report and

Representative Photographs of Suspect Asbestos Containing Materials B. Asbestos Inspector Accreditation Certification and Laboratory Accreditation

1. INTRODUCTION

Durbin Environmental Consultants, Inc. (DEC) was retained by Toland Mizell Molnar, to conduct a pre-renovation survey for suspect asbestos containing roofing materials at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (VAMC), Shreveport, Louisiana, in support of the Building 1, Replace Surgery Roof Project, Shreveport, Louisiana. Michael F. Durbin, CIH of Durbin Environmental Consultants, Inc., conducted the suspect asbestos containing roofing material assessment on September 10, 2019. Mr. Durbin is currently accredited as an asbestos inspector through an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved training provider (Accreditation Number 17186, expiration Date January 21, 2020) and the state of Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (Accreditation Number OI138242, expiration Date January 21, 2020).

Bulk sample analysis for suspect asbestos containing materials was performed by SanAir Technologies Laboratory, 1551 Oakbridge Drive, Suite B, Powhatan, VA 23139. SanAir is accredited for asbestos fiber analysis through participation in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) and is assigned NVLAP Lab Code 200870-0. Additionally, SanAir Technologies Laboratory is accredited by the State of Louisiana, Department of Environmental Quality, Laboratory Accreditation Program, Agency Interest Number 212253, Activity Number ACC20190001, Expiration Date June 30, 2020. San Air utilized the analytical method: EPA/600/R-93/116:

"Method for the Determination of Asbestos in Bulk Building Materials” (polarized light microscopy in conjunction with dispersion staining). Additionally, QA/QC samples were analyzed by SanAir Technologies Laboratory following the Asbestos Bulk Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) Chatfield Method.

2. DISCUSSION AND RESULTS

a. Building 1, Replace Surgery Roof - Asbestos

The asbestos survey was conducted in accordance with the sampling protocol established in the Environmental Protection Agency’s Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA 40 CFR, Part 763) and the State of Louisiana Asbestos Regulations for the materials included in this specific project. The following provides general information and summarizes the potential impact of asbestos containing material during this scheduled roof renovation project.

Bulk samples were collected from the following suspect asbestos containing roofing materials during this survey:

1. Black EPDM Roof System (HM #1)

2. Black Rubber Roof Walk Pad (HM #2)

None of the collected bulk sample materials contained asbestos by Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) (reference Appendix A for the Asbestos Bulk Sampling Summary followed by the Laboratory Report and Representative Photographs of Suspect Asbestos Containing Materials).

Note: QA/QC sample analysis performed by Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) Chatfield Method analysis confirmed the findings of Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) that no asbestos was detected in the Black EPDM Roof System (HM #1) and the Black Rubber Roof Walk Pad (HM #2) (reference Appendix A for the Asbestos Bulk Sampling Summary followed by the Laboratory Report and Representative Photographs of Suspect Asbestos Containing Materials).

3. METHODOLOGY

Asbestos Sampling Protocol

The inspector sampled all suspect ACM in accessible areas. In order for a group of homogeneous materials to be considered as non-asbestos containing, all samples from that specific homogeneous material must be analyzed and determined to be non-asbestos containing or less than or equal to 1% asbestos.

Representative, randomly selected samples were collected from each homogeneous area of suspect asbestos-containing roofing materials. For purposes of this report, the homogeneous area is physically defined as all material with the same visual appearance, texture and hardness.

The minimum number of samples collected for each homogeneous area (or material) is as follows:

Non-friable Material Non-friable materials for purposes of this survey would include material such as exterior caulks/sealants, roof walk pads, roofing materials, and roof flashing materials.

Minimum of 2 samples

4. OBSERVATIONS/CONCLUSIONS

Building 1, Replace Surgery Roof - Asbestos

None of the collected bulk sample materials contained asbestos by Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) (reference Appendix A for the Asbestos Bulk Sampling Summary followed by the Laboratory Report and Representative Photographs of Suspect Asbestos Containing Materials).

Note: QA/QC sample analysis performed by Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) Chatfield Method analysis confirmed the findings of Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) that no asbestos was detected in the Black EPDM Roof System (HM #1) and the Black Rubber Roof Walk Pad (HM #2) (reference Appendix A for the Asbestos Bulk Sampling Summary followed by the Laboratory Report and Representative Photographs of Suspect Asbestos Containing Materials).

5. RECOMMENDATIONS

A. The asbestos containing material survey report shall be maintained at the job site during performance of the roof construction activities. Provide at least ten (10) working days advanced courtesy written NESHAP Notification to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, Office of Environmental Services, Public Participation and Permit Support Division, Notification and Accreditation Section by mail to: LDEQ Office of Environmental Services, Public Participation and Permit Support Division, Notification & Accreditation Section, P.O. Box 4313, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4313. If overnight or hand delivery send to LDEQ Office of Environmental Services, Public Participation and Permit Support Division, Notification & Accreditation Section, 602 North 5th Street, Baton Rouge, LA 7082.

B. Communication of this asbestos survey report results shall be presented in accordance with the OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101 Asbestos Standard to all personnel who may enter or perform work on the roof of Building 1, Replace Surgery Roof, at the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (VAMC), Shreveport, Louisiana.

6. REFERENCES

1. Guidance for Controlling Asbestos-Containing Materials in Buildings”

(Purple Book). EPA 560/5-85-024. Office of Pesticides and Toxic Substances Washington, DC 20460.

2. 40 CFR, Part 763, Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act

3. 40 CFR, Part 763, Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Reauthorization Act

4. 40 CFR, Part 61, Subpart M Asbestos

5. 29 CFR Part 1926.1101 Asbestos

6. State of Louisiana, Regulations Governing Asbestos Abatement Projects: Chapter 27, Asbestos-Containing Materials (ACM) in Schools and State Buildings, Subsection 2701 (LAC 33:III. Chapter 27); and Chapter 51, Emission Standard for Asbestos

7. State of Louisiana Contractors Licensing Laws and Rules and Regulations, Title 37, Chapter 24

If you have any questions or comments regarding this report, please do not hesitate to contact Michael F. Durbin, CIH at 770-601-7791.

Sincerely, Durbin Environmental Consultants, Inc.

Michael F. Durbin, CIH Michael F. Durbin, CIH, (Asbestos in Buildings Inspector #17186, Expires 1/21/2020 and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, Accreditation Number OI138242, expiration Date January 21, 2020) President

APPENDIX A

Asbestos Bulk Sampling Summary

Followed by the Laboratory Data and Representative Photographs of Suspect Asbestos Containing Materials

Sample Number

Description Asbestos Present

Friable Non- Asbestos Material Present

Sample Location

HM

S-EPDM-01 Black EPDM Roof System NAD N/A See Lab

Report Building 1, Surgery Roof, Main

S-EPDM-02 Black EPDM Roof System NAD N/A See Lab

Report Building 1, Surgery Roof, Main

S-EPDM-03 Black EPDM Roof System NAD N/A See Lab

Report

Building 1, Surgery Roof, Penthouse

S-WP-01 Black Rubber Roof Walk Pad NAD N/A See Lab

Report

Building 1, Main

S-WP-02 Black Rubber Roof Walk Pad NAD N/A See Lab

Report

Building 1, Surgery Roof, Main

S-WP-03 Black Rubber Roof Walk Pad NAD N/A See Lab

Report

Building 1, Main

NAD – No Asbestos Detected; N/A – Not Applicable

Representative Photographs of Suspect Asbestos Containing Materials

1. Black EPDM Roof System (HM #1)

2. Black Rubber Roof Walk Pad (HM #2)

APPENDIX B

Asbestos Inspector Accreditation Certification and Laboratory Accreditation