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Asbestos & Technical Services, Inc P.O. Box 2574

Cheyenne, WY 82003

307-214-0904

Limited Asbestos Inspection Report

May 12, 2023

Cheyenne VA Medical Center

Attn: Robert Hiller

Project: 2360 E. Pershing Blvd., Main Building (OR#3 & OR#4 Renovation)

Cheyenne, WY 82001

Dear VA Medical Center, On May 9, 2023, ATS performed limited asbestos inspection services for the above-mentioned project. The purpose of the survey is to identify asbestos containing material (ACM) using nondestructive sampling protocols for upcoming renovation projects.

Inspection, sampling and analytical procedures were performed in general accordance with the Environmental Protection

Agency’s (EPA) interpretations, and guidelines of the Asbestos Hazardous Emergency Response Act (AHERA).

Asbestos containing materials as defined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Environmental

Protection Agency and the State of Wyoming are material with asbestos concentration greater than 1% (>1%) by volume.

However, OSHA governs asbestos exposures to employees above the Permissible Exposure Limit regardless of asbestos containing material concentration.

No inspection can eliminate the uncertainty regarding the presence of ACM. ATS’s level of diligence and investigative procedures are intended to reduce, but not eliminate potential uncertainty regarding the presence of ACM. The determinations in this report should not be constructed as a guarantee that all ACM present in the subject property has been included in this report.

The inspection was performed in a manner consistent with the level of care and expertise exercised by members of the asbestos inspection and assessment profession. Those entities and persons involved with the inspection and generation of this report do not imply or guarantee that all potential ACM on or in the building has been identified and sampled.

Historically, asbestos has been added as a component to over 3,000 materials and products produced in the United States.

The inspection was intended to identify those accessible materials that were reasonable suspect and that were most likely to contain asbestos in quantities subject to regulation, based on existing industry and regulatory standards.

If suspect material is discovered during renovation or demolition, work needs to be stopped and suspect material needs to be tested prior to proceeding.

LIMITATIONS:

This asbestos building inspection was performed for the subject property corresponds with the specified renovation scope being performed by the owner. However, ATS cannot eliminate the uncertainty of additional suspect ACM being present with the subject property and the assigned building associated with this report.

Additional inspection services may be needed to help resolve limitations identified with the first round of testing and to review the information provided below.

Total samples taken: 4

FIELD NOTES AND SAMPLE LOCATIONS:

Sample #/Description Location:

2nd Floor:

• 050923-2360-1 Spray applied fireproofing, white on yellow on metal beam OR 4

• 050923-2360-2 Spray applied fireproofing on metal conduit OR 4

• 050923-2360-3 Spray applied fire proofing, white on metal duct OR 3

• 050923-2360-4 Spray applied fire proofing, white on yellow on post OR 3

➢ ATS was asked to limit this inspection to the location(s) outlined above.

FINDINGS:

None of the samples collected above were found to contain asbestos. Please refer to the attached CA Lab results.

LEAD INSPECTION NOTES:

On May 9, 2023, ATS performed selective non-invasive/non-destructive inspection services for the specified 2nd Floor, OR spaces of the Main building. The purpose of this inspection was to identify where lead-based (LBP) may reside for future building renovations and determine if corrective measures should be taken to minimize possible exposure. ATS tested the following:

Total samples taken: 1 (homogeneous throughout renovation area)

Lead Analysis Location: Color Change:

• L-01, Off-white paint on spray fireproofing, ceiling plenum OR-3 NO

• L-02, Yellow/orange paint on beam beneath fireproofing OR-4 NO

Testing Method: 3M Lead Test (swab) Kit.

RESULTS: After a 5-minute wait time, the samples collected above did not exhibit a color change and ATS assumes that lead-based paint will not be impacted during the limited renovation scope. If the company encounters “Red Iron” beams within their work area, the contractor should assume that the paint coatings on the red iron supports may contain lead.

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Background for Lead Test Kits:

On April 22, 2008, EPA published the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) rule, which, among other things, established performance recognition criteria for lead test kits for use as an option to determine if regulated lead-based paint is not present in target housing and child-occupied facilities. Currently, the EPA is reviewing the application and expansion of the RRP rule to include public and commercial buildings. According to the EPA, the use of an EPA-recognized lead test kit, when used by a trained professional, can reliably determine that regulated lead-based paint is not present by virtue of a negative result. The EPA recognizes that when used by a Certified Renovator, the 3M™ Lead Check™ lead test kit can reliably determine that regulated lead-based paint is not present on wood, ferrous metal (alloys that contain iron), or drywall and plaster surfaces. The results of swab testing are not quantitative. A positive result may indicate the presence of lead-based paint and should be dealt with by an EPA- RRP contractor or certified Lead Abatement firm. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

Sincerely, Nate Challenger

Asbestos Building Inspector

Asbestos & Technical Services, Inc

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Analysis and Method

Discussion

Qualifications

CA Labs

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Crisp Analytical, L.L.C.

1929 Old Denton Road

Carrollton, TX 75006

Phone 972-242-2754

Fax 972-242-2798

CA Labs, L.L.C.

12232 Industriplex, Suite 32

Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Phone 225-751-5632

Fax 225-751-5634

Materials Characterization - Bulk Asbestos Analysis Laboratory Analysis Report - Polarized Light

Asbestos & Technical Services David Blackwell

P.O. Box 2574

Cheyenne, WY 82003 050923-2360 2360 E Pershing Blvd

CAL23053860RL

Summary of polarized light microscopy (PLM / Stereomicroscopy bulk asbestos analysis) using the methods described in 40CFR Part 763

Appendix E to Subpart E (Interim and EPA 600 / R-93 / 116 (Improved). The sample is first viewed with the aid of a stereomicroscope. Numerous liquid slide preparations are created for analysis under the polarized microscope where identifications and quantifications are preformed. Calibrated liquid refractive oils are used as liquid mouting medium. These oils are used for identification (dispersion staining). A calibrated visual estimation is reported, should any asbestiform mineral be present. Other techniques such as acid washing are used in conjugation with refractive oils for detection of smaller quantities of asbestos. All asbestos percentages are based on calibrated visual estimation traceable to NIST standards for regulated asbestos. Traceability to measurement and calibration is achieved by using known amounts and types of asbestos from standards where analyst and laboratory accuracy are measured. As little as 0.001% asbestos can be detected in favorable samples, while detection in unfavorable samples may approach the detection limit of 0.50% (well above the laboratory definition of trace).

Vermiculite containing samples may contain trace amounts of actinolite/tremolite. When not detected by PLM, these samples should be analyzed using TEM methods and / or water separation techniques. Suspected actinolite/vermiculite presence will be indicated through the sample comment section of this report.

Fibrous talc containing samples may contain a regulated asbestos fiber known as anthophyllite. Under certain conditions the same fiber may actually contain both talc and anthophyllite (a phenomenon called intergrowth). Again, TEM detection methods are recommended. CA Labs PLM report comments will denote suspected amounts of asbestiform anthophyllite with talc, where further analysis is recommended.

Some samples (floor tiles, surfacings, etc.) may contain fibers too small to be detectable by PLM analysis and should be analyzed by TEM bulk protocols.

A "trace asbestos" will be reported if the analyst observes far less than 1% asbestos. CA Labs defines "trace asbestos" as a few fibers detected by the analyst in several preparations and will indicate as such under these circumstances.

Since allowable variation in quantification of samples close to 1% is high, <1% may be reported. Such results are ideal for point counting, and the technique is mandatory for friable samples (NESHAP, Nov. 1990 and clarification letter 8 May 1991) under 1% percent asbestos or "trace asbestos".

In order to make all initial PLM reports issued from CA Labs NESHAP compliant, all <1% asbestos results (except floor tiles) will be point counted at no additional charge.

CA Labs is accredited by the National Voluntary Accreditation Program (NVLAP) for selected test methods for airborne fiber analysis (TEM), and for bulk asbestos fiber analysis (PLM). CA Labs is also accredited by AIHA LAP, LLC. in the PLM asbestos field of testing for Industrial Hygiene. All analysts have completed college courses or hold a degree in a natural science (geology, biology, or environmental science). Recognition by a state professional board in one these disciplines is preferred, but not required. Extensive in-house training programs are used to augment the educational background of the analyst. The Laboratory Director and Quality Manager have received supplemental McCrone Research training for asbestos identification. Analysis performed at Crisp Analytical Labs, LLC 1929 Old Denton Road Carrollton, TX 75006

Dallas NVLAP Lab Code 200349-0 TEM/PLM TCEQ# T104704513-15-3 TDH 30-0235

AIHA LAP, LLC Laboratory #102929

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Customer Project: 050923-2360 2360 E Pershing Blvd CA Labs Project #: CAL23053860RL

No Asbestos Detected.

Glossary of abbreviations (non-asbestos fibers and non-fibrous minerals):

CA Labs

Dedicated to QualityDedicated to QualityDedicated to QualityDedicated to Quality

Crisp Analytical, L.L.C.

1929 Old Denton Road

Carrollton, TX 75006

Phone 972-242-2754

Fax 972-242-2798

CA Labs, L.L.C.

12232 Industriplex, Suite 32

Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Phone 225-751-5632

Fax 225-751-5634

Overview of Project Sample Material Containing Asbestos

Laboratory

Sample ID

Sample # Layer # Analysts Physical Description of

Subsample

Asbestos type / calibrated visual estimate percent

List of Affected

Building Material

Types

Dallas NVLAP Lab Code 200349-0 TEM/PLM TCEQ# T104704513-15-3 TDH 30-0235

AIHA LAP, LLC Laboratory #102929 ca - carbonate gypsum - gypsum bi - binder or - organic ma - matrix mi - mica ve - vermiculite ot - other pe - perlite qu - quartz fg - fiberglass mw - mineral wool wo - wollastinite ta - talc sy - synthetic ce - cellulose br - brucite ka - kaolin (clay) pa - palygorskite (clay)

This report relates to the items tested. This report is not to be used by the customer to claim product certification, approval or endorsement by NVLAP, NIST, AIHA LAP, LLC, or any other agency of the federal government. This report may not be reproduced except in full without written permission from CA Labs. These results are submitted pursuant to CA Labs' current terms and sale, condition of sale, including the company's standard warranty and limitations of liability provisions and no responsibility or liability is assumed for the manner in which the results are used or interpreted. Unless notified in writing to return the samples covered by this report, CA Labs will store the samples for a period of ninety (90) days before discarding. A shipping or handling fee may be assessed for the return of any samples.

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Customer Info: Attn: Customer Project:

Date:

Phone #

Fax #

Julio Robles Senior Analyst

Analyst Julio Robles

CA Labs

Dedicated to QualityDedicated to QualityDedicated to QualityDedicated to Quality

Crisp Analytical, L.L.C.

1929 Old Denton Road

Carrollton, TX 75006

Phone 972-242-2754

Fax 972-242-2798

CA Labs, L.L.C.

12232 Industriplex, Suite 32

Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Phone 225-751-5632

Fax 225-751-5634

Polarized Light Asbestiform Materials Characterization

David Blackwell CA Labs Project #:

Asbestos & Technical Services 050923-2360 2360 E Pershing

Blvd

CAL23053860RL

P.O. Box 2574

Cheyenne, WY 82003 Turnaround Time: 5/11/2023

24 Hour Samples Rec'd: 5/10/23 10:30am

307-214-0904 Date Of Sampling: 5/9/2023

Purchase Order #:

Laboratory

Sample ID

Sample # Com ment

Layer

Analysts Physical Description of

Subsample

Homo-geneo us

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Asbestos type / calibrated visual estimate percent

Non-asbestos fiber type / percent

Non-fibrous type / percent

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2360-1 1-1 Fireproofing/ gray fireproofing y None Detected 10% ce

90% qu,ca,ma

43495

050923-

2360-2 2-1 Fireproofing/ gray fireproofing y None Detected 10% ce

90% qu,ca,ma

43496

050923-

2360-3 3-1 Fireproofing/ gray fireproofing y None Detected 10% ce

90% qu,ca,ma

43497

050923-

2360-4 4-1 Fireproofing/ gray fireproofing y None Detected 10% ce

90% qu,ca,ma

Dallas NVLAP Lab Code 200349-0 TEM/PLM TCEQ# T104704513-15-3 TDH 30-0235

AIHA LAP, LLC Laboratory #102929 Analysis Method: Interim (40CFR Part 763 Appendix E to Subpart E) / Improved (EPA-600 / R-93/116). All samples received in good condition unless noted.

Preparation Method: HCL acid washing for carbonate based samples, chemical reduction for organically bound components, oil immersion for identification of asbestos types by dispersion attaining / becke line method.

ca - carbonate gy - gypsum bi - binder or - organic ma - matrix mi - mica ve - vermiculite ot - other pe - perlite qu - quartz fg - fiberglass mw - mineral wool wo - wollastonite ta - talc sy - synthetic ce - cellulose br - brucite ka - kaolin (clay) pa - palygorskite (clay) Approved Signatories:

Technical Manager

Tanner Rasmussen

1. Fire Damage significant fiber damage - reported percentages reflect unaltered fibers

2. Fire Damage no significant fiber damages effecting fibrous percentages

3. Actinolite in association with Vermiculite

4. Layer not analyzed - attached to previous positive layer and contamination is suspected

5. Not enough sample to analyze

6. Anthophyllite in association with Fibrous Talc

7. Contamination suspected from other building materials

8. Favorable scenario for water separation on vermiculite for possible analysis by another method

9. < 1% Result point counted positive

10. TEM analysis suggested

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