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ARM Group LLC Engineers and Scientists

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1129 West Governor Road, P.O. Box 797, Hershey, PA 17033-0797

May 17, 2023

Ms. Megan Cary Project Designer Blue Architecture + Interiors 247 4th Street Bremerton, WA 98337

RE: Pre-Renovation ACM/LBP Survey Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center

1111 East End Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, PA ARM Project 23010400

Dear Ms. Cary:

At your request, and in accordance with the authorized proposal P23010400, ARM Group LLC (ARM) has completed an asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) and lead-based paint (LBP) survey of select telecommunication rooms throughout the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center, located at 1111 East End Boulevard in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania (the Site).

The purpose of this survey was to determine the location and quantity of suspect ACMs and LBP associated with the telecommunication rooms which are proposed for renovation. The activities performed by ARM for this work included the following:

• A visual and tactile survey of each telecommunication room for ACMs, which included the collection of samples from suspect materials; and

• Screening of painted surfaces within each telecommunication room for LBP using a portable X-ray fluorescent analyzer (XRF) to determine the presence or absence of lead, and if present, its concentration.

A detailed discussion of each of these tasks and the associated findings is presented below.

BACKGROUND

The survey included telecommunication rooms within project buildings 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 11, 35, and 42 at the Site. ARM understands that select telecommunication rooms at the Site are proposed for renovation. ARM was provided access to telecommunication rooms proposed for renovation by Mr. John Krynick, Engineer for the Department of Veterans Affairs. ARM’s survey and understanding of proposed renovation activities and corresponding survey area was directed by correspondence with Mr. Krynick during the survey activities. As provided access by Mr.

Krynick, a total of 30 telecommunication rooms were surveyed for ACM and LBP by ARM.

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A R M G r o u p L L C

ACM SURVEY

The asbestos survey consisted of a walk-through of each telecommunication room to visually inspect for the presence of materials suspected of containing asbestos. The survey was conducted by Mr. Travis Erb, a Pennsylvania-Licensed Asbestos Inspector (PADOLI # 056798) between March 21 and 23, 2023. As suspect materials were visually identified, bulk samples were collected utilizing sampling tools (e.g., screwdriver, utility knife, etc.), placed into individual containers, and labeled with unique sample identification numbers. A total of 202 samples were collected and submitted to EMSL Analytical, Inc. (EMSL) of Cinnaminson, New Jersey for laboratory analysis for percent asbestos content. EMSL participates in the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) quality assurance program and is accredited under the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) for asbestos bulk fiber analysis by Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) (NVLAP Certification Number 101048-0). Of the 202 samples collected, 356 materials were analyzed by the laboratory for asbestos content (some samples contained multiple layers of suspect material, such as floor tile with mastic). The laboratory analytical results and chain-of-custody documentation for the ACM samples are presented in Appendix A. Descriptions and estimates of quantities of suspect ACMs identified during the survey, as well as the telecommunication rooms surveyed, are provided in Table 1.

The USEPA defines an “asbestos containing material” as any building material that contains greater than one percent of any type of asbestos (40 CFR Part 763.83). Friability of sampled suspect material was assessed in accordance with 40 CFR Part 763 by the Asbestos Inspector at the time of the survey. When dry, friable materials are those that can be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure. When dry, non-friable materials are those that cannot be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure. Non-friable materials are further categorized by the USEPA revised asbestos National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) regulations (40 CFR Part 61 subpart M) as either Category I or Category II non-friable ACMs. Category I ACMs are defined as asbestos-containing resilient flooring and mastic, asphalt roofing products, and packings and gaskets. Category II ACMs are defined as all remaining types of non-friable ACMs not included in Category I. An example of Category II would be asbestos cement products such as transite. Regulated ACMs (RACMs) are defined as:

1. Friable ACM containing greater than 1 percent asbestos using PLM;

2. Category I non-friable ACM that has become friable;

3. Category I non-friable ACM that will be or has been subjected to sanding, grinding, cutting, or abrading; and

4. Category II non-friable ACM that has a high probability of becoming or has become crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by the forces expected to act on the material in the course of renovation or demolition.

As indicated in Table 1, nine materials (some with multiple asbestos-containing layers) were determined to be ACMs by PLM or presumed to be asbestos (PACM) based on the inspector’s experience with similar materials. The nine sampled locations of ACM are depicted on Figure 1 through Figure 5 and include the following:

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1. Room C11-29: 2’x4’ White ceiling tiles with slits – Friable ACM;

2. Room C8-54B: 9”x9” Floor tiles – Category I non-friable ACM;

3. Room C8-54B: Joint compound and black mastic (on walls) – Category II non-friable ACM;

4. Room C8-59: 12”x12” Floor tiles – Category I non-friable ACM;

5. Room C7-55: 12”x12” Floor tiles – Category I non-friable ACM;

6. Room C1-22B: 12”x12” Floor tiles and mastic (Below raised floor) – Category I non-friable

ACM;

7. Room C1-22B: 12”x12” Multiple layers of floor tiles with mastic (Closet Area) – Category I non-friable ACM;

8. Room CG-29: Wrap for 6” Pipe – Friable ACM; and

9. Room CG-29: Wrap for 2” Pipe – Friable ACM.

LBP SURVEY

The purpose of the LBP survey was to determine if LBP is present on or within any of surfaces of the telecommunication rooms surveyed. Painted surfaces can sometimes require specialized handling and disposal if disturbed as part of building renovation activities. A portable XRF analyzer (SciAps X-550 Pb Handheld XRF) was used during the survey and provided real-time measurements for and quantitation of lead concentrations on tested surfaces. The survey was conducted by Mr. Thomas Palank between March 21 and 23, 2023. The analyzer was calibrated per manufacturer guidelines in the field at the start and end of each day of the LBP Survey.

Regulated LBP, as defined by the USEPA and department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), is any paint or other surface coatings that contain lead equal to or exceeding 1.0 milligram per square centimeter (mg/cm2). Painted surfaces with lead concentrations below this value may be considered unregulated lead containing paint. Table 2 provides a summary of the sample location and testing results. As indicated on Table 2, none of the 135 tested locations (doors, door frames, window trims, walls, ceilings, windowsills, etc.) contained lead concentrations above the regulated value.

CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

As noted in Table 1, the asbestos building survey identified ACMs in six rooms. Friable ACM, as well as Category I and Category II non-friable ACMs, were identified. The friable ACM is a regulated ACM and is required to be removed prior to renovation. Category I and II non-friable ACMs do not pose a significant risk of exposure unless cut (sawed), drilled, sanded, or structurally altered in a way which could make them become friable. Prior to any renovation/demolition, which would likely impact these materials, a certified asbestos abatement contractor utilizing proper removal techniques should remove and dispose of the identified ACMs. ARM recommends using wet removal methods with documentary air monitoring to verify compliance with the NESHAP regulations. It should be noted that there are no regulations that require the removal of ACMs, with the exception of when they may be impacted by renovation and/or demolition activities, at which time the NESHAP regulations and the applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations would apply. Non-Friable Category I and II ACMs are required to be removed prior to demolition if the material has a high probability of being crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder during

Pre-Renovation ACM/LBP Survey Report 4 May 17, 2023 demolition/renovation activities. The asbestos abatement and/or removal activities are to be completed in accordance with applicable USEPA, NESHAP, PADEP, OSHA, and Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry (PADOLI) regulations. This includes notification to the PADEP through their Online Asbestos Notification System on the PADEP's GreenPort website, prior to asbestos abatement or renovation.

Should suspect ACMs be discovered beyond those presented herein, samples of the materials should be collected by a Pennsylvania-Licensed Asbestos Inspector and submitted to an accredited laboratory for analysis of asbestos content prior to additional demolition. All ACMs should be handled, managed, transported, and disposed of in accordance with applicable regulations, and the proper notifications and forms should be completed and provided to the appropriate regulatory agencies prior to the start of the work.

Results of the LBP survey indicated none of the 135 tested surfaces were found to contain lead concentrations above the regulated value (exceeding 1.0 milligram per square centimeter). Painted surfaces with lead concentrations below this are considered unregulated lead-containing paint. It should also be noted that based on the age of the building, it is possible that additional lead-containing or lead-based paint may be located under layers of paint or on other materials.

Abatement of the unregulated lead-containing paint is not required prior to demolition of the site structures/buildings; however, adherence to all applicable OSHA regulations regarding lead exposure associated with worker safety during the renovation or demolition of these materials are required. The presence of lead-containing paint on surfaces may limit options for reuse, recycling, or disposal of such materials, or require additional sampling (e.g., TCLP testing for RCRA metals prior to disposal). The USEPA has stated that solid architectural components coated with LBP are less likely to be hazardous because of the small ratio of LBP to the total mass waste if the building is demolished as a whole; therefore, the lead-containing paint covered surfaces can remain intact during renovation activities and that the renovation proceed with appropriate best management practices (BMPs) (i.e. the debris could be wetted to minimize dust). The demolition debris may then be handled as a single waste stream and disposed of or recycled altogether; however, the accepting facility may require additional sampling.

LIMITATIONS

The scope of this report is limited to the matters expressly covered herein. The ACM and LBP survey conducted by ARM was performed to identify visible and readily accessible suspect materials. ARM’s selection of sample locations and frequency was based on discussions with Mr.

John Krynick of the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding the scope of the renovation, as well as our observations and the assumption that like materials in the same area were homogeneous.

The scope of work did not include classifying containerized materials for disposal (e.g., as residual or hazardous waste). All findings, conclusions, and recommendations stated in this report are based upon facts and circumstances as they existed at the time that this report was prepared. A change in any fact or circumstance upon which this report is based, or the discovery or availability of new or different information, may adversely affect the findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this report.

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CLOSING

If you should have any questions or comments regarding this report or the associated findings, or if you require any additional information, please contact either of the undersigned at your earliest convenience.

Respectfully submitted, ARM Group LLC

Travis Erb PA-Licensed Asbestos Building Inspector

Tom Palank Project Geologist

QC review performed by: Eric Magdar, Vice President, Environmental Services

Attachments:

Figures:

Figure 1 – CG-29 Positive ACM Sample Locations Figure 2 – C8-54B Positive ACM Sample Locations Figure 3 – C11-29 Positive ACM Sample Locations Figure 4 – C1-22B Positive ACM Sample Locations Figure 5 – CG-29 PACM Locations

Tables:

Table 1 – Analytical Results for Asbestos Table 2 – XRF Results for Lead in Paint

Appendices:

Appendix A – Asbestos Analytical Laboratory Reports

Appendix B – Positive Detection Photo Log Appendix C – PA Asbestos Inspector Certification

FIGURES

*Map not to scale

FigureC11-29 Positive ACM Sample Locations

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3-7

3-6

Positive Detection Sample Location

FigureC8-54B Positive ACM Sample Locations

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4-10 4-9

2-5 2-4

2-3

1-2 1-1

FigureC7-55 Positive ACM Sample Locations

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1-2

1-1

FigureC1-22B Positive ACM Sample Locations

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3-6

3-5

2-4

2-3

PACM Location FigureCG-29

PACM Locations

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2” Vertical Pipe Wrap Insulation - PACM

6” Pipe Wrap Insulation -

PACM

TABLES

Asbestos

Type &

Percent

1-1 Plaster NAD

1-1 Skim Coat NAD

1-2 Plaster NAD

1-2 Skim Coat NAD

1-3 Plaster NAD

1-3 Skim Coat NAD

2-4 NAD

2-5 NAD

3-6 10% CH

3-7 FPS

4-8 NAD

4-9 NAD

5-10 NAD

5-11 NAD

1-1 VFT NAD

1-1 Mastic NAD

1-2 VFT NAD

1-2 Mastic NAD

2-3 Drywall NAD

2-3 Joint

Compound

NAD

2-3 Drywall NAD

2-3 Joint

Compound

NAD

2-4A Drywall NAD

2-4A Joint

Compound

NAD

3-5 NAD

3-6 NAD

4-7 NAD

4-8 NAD

5-9 NAD

5-10 NAD

5-11 NAD

6-12 NAD

6-13 NAD

6-14 NAD

7-15 NAD

7-16 NAD

7-17 NAD

8-18 Covebase NAD

8-18 Mastic NAD

8-19 Covebase NAD

8-19 Mastic NAD

1-1 Drywall NAD

1-1 Joint

Compound

NAD

1-2 Drywall NAD

1-2 Joint

Compound

NAD

1-3 Drywall NAD

1-3 Joint

Compound

NAD

2-4 NAD

2-5 NAD

3-6 NAD

3-7 NAD

4-8 VFT NAD

4-8 Mastic NAD

4-8A VFT NAD

4-8A Mastic NAD

5-9 Cove Base NAD

5-9 Mastic NAD

5-10 Cove Base NAD

5-10 Mastic NAD

1-1 Plaster NAD

1-1 Skim Coat NAD

1-1 Fireproofing NAD

1-2 Plaster NAD

1-2 Skim Coat NAD

1-3 Plaster NAD

1-3 Skim Coat NAD

Friable

Y/N

12 LF ---

N G

Red Sealant (3) Wall/Pipe Penetrations

C10-29

Ceiling

Gray Dry Wall Patch Behind Fire Board &

Air Conitioner

C9-44 Plaster with Skim Coat (1) Exterior Wall, Above

Drop Ceiling

G 16 ft 2 ---

1 ft 2 ---White Pipe Spackle (5)

2’x4’ Ceiling Tile with Slits (3) Y G 108 ft 2 Friable ACM

Beige Pipe Spackle (4) Y G 1 ft 2 ---

2’x4’ Ceiling Tile with Dots (2)

G

N G 20 LF

4 ft

Y

Y

72 ft 2 ---

Table 1

Analytical Results for Asbestos

Ceiling & Walls

Drop Ceiling

Drop Ceiling

Above Drop Ceiling-

Around Pipe

C11-29

Above Drop Ceiling-

Around Pipe

Class/Category

Room #

Y G

Material Description (HSA) Sample Number Matieral Location Condition (G/D/SD) Est. Quantity

White & Beige Plaster (1) Y G 450 ft

C10-30

Drywall w/ Joint Compound (2) Walls

Covebase with drywall Bottom of Wall N

12"x12" Vinyl Floor Tiles (Tan & Beige) With

Black Mastic (1) Flooring N D

Beige Surfacing Material Above Door on Block

Wall Y

White Block Wall Patch Block Wall Y G

D

3 ft Observed

2’x4’ Ceiling Tile with Slits (3) Y

N G 20 LF ---

G

Pink Sealant (4) Wall/Pipe Penetrations N G 2 ft

5 ft obesrved

3 ft

48 ft 2 ---

Drywall with Joint Compound (1) Walls N G 340 ft 2 ---

12"x12" Vinyl Floor Tiles (4) Flooring N G 20 ft 2 ---

G 113 ft

---2’x4’ Ceiling Tile with Dots (2) Y G

Ceiling

Black Cove Base with Mastic (5) Bottom of Walls

Y G 250 ft 2 ---

Percent

Friable

Y/N

Table 1

Analytical Results for Asbestos

Ceiling & Walls

C11-29

Class/Category

Room # Material Description (HSA) Sample Number Matieral Location Condition (G/D/SD) Est. Quantity

White & Beige Plaster (1) Y G 450 ft

1-1 VFT 6% CH

1-1 Mastic NAD

1-1 Mastic 2 NAD

1-2 VFT FPS

1-2 Mastic NAD

1-2 Mastic 2 NAD

2-3 Drywall NAD

2-3 Joint

Compound

2% CH

2-3 Mastic 6% CH

2-4 Drywall NAD

2-4 Joint

Compound

FPS

2-4 Mastic FPS

2-5 Drywall NAD

2-5 Joint

Compound

FPS

2-5 Mastic FPS

3-6 Skim Coat NAD

3-6 Base Coat NAD

3-7 Skim Coat NAD

3-7 Base Coat NAD

3-8 Skim Coat NAD

3-8 Base Coat NAD

4-9 VFT 2% Chrysotile

4-9 Mastic 5% Chrysotile

4-10 VFT FPS

4-10 Mastic FPS

5-11 Cove Base NAD

5-11 Mastic NAD

5-12 Cove Base NAD

5-12 Mastic NAD

1-1 VFT NAD

1-1 Mastic NAD

1-2 VFT NAD

1-2 Mastic 3 % Chrysotile

2-3 Surfacing

Material

NAD

2-3 Caulk NAD

2-4 Surfacing

Material

NAD

2-3 Caulk NAD

2-5 Surfacing

Material

NAD

3-6 Plaster NAD

3-6 Skim Coat NAD

3-7 Plaster NAD

3-7 Skim Coat NAD

3-8 Plaster NAD

3-8 Skim Coat NAD

4-9 Drywall NAD

4-9 Joint

Compound

NAD

4-10 Drywall NAD

4-10 Joint

Compound

NAD

4-11 Drywall NAD

4-11 Joint

Compound

NAD

5-12 NAD

5-13 NAD

1-1 Drywall NAD

1-1 Joint

Compound

NAD

1-2 Drywall Layer Not

Present

1-2 Joint

Compound

NAD

1-3 Drywall NAD

1-3 Joint

Compound

Layer Not

Present

2-4 NAD

2-5 NAD

C8-59

Beige Plaster (3)

C8-54B

C7-55

12"x12" Vinyl Floor Tiles with Mastic- White with Beige Streaks (1) Flooring

White Surfacing Material and Caulk (2) Around the Door N 56 ft

N G

G

Walls 50 ft

2GY ---

Drywall w/ Joint Compound and Black Mastic

(2) Walls Y

Mastic: Category I /

Non Fraiable

9"x9" Vinyl Floor Tiles with 2 matics (1) N G 72 ft

G 200 ft

G

Vinyl Floor Tiles:

Category I / Non

Fraiable

270 ft

(Unknown

Mastic

Quantity)

Joint Compound &

Mastic: Category II /

Non Fraiable

12"x12" Vinyl Floor Tiles with Mastic (4) Flooring N

72 ft

Vinyl Floor Tiles &

Mastic: Category I /

Non Fraiable

Beige Cove Base with Mastic (5) Bottom of Walls N G 7 LF ---

Flooring

Plaster (3)

---N

C7-57

Drop Ceiling

Drywall with Joint Compound (4) Interconnected Wall N G 170 ft 2 ---

---Ceiling Tiles (5) Y G 30 ft

Ceiling, Backwall, Portion of

Interconnected Wal

G 100 ft

Walls N G

C6-58

Vinyl Floor Tiles (2) Flooring N 95 ft 2G

Drywall with Joint Compound- Purple & White

(1) 270 ft

Percent

Friable

Y/N

Table 1

Analytical Results for Asbestos

Ceiling & Walls

C11-29

Class/Category

Room # Material Description (HSA) Sample Number Matieral Location Condition (G/D/SD) Est. Quantity

White & Beige Plaster (1) Y G 450 ft

1-1 Drywall NAD

1-1 Joint

Compound

NAD

1-2 Drywall NAD

1-3 Drywall NAD

1-3 Joint

Compound

NAD

2-4 Cove Base NAD

2-4 Mastic NAD

2-5 Cove Base NAD

2-5 Mastic NAD

3-6 NAD

3-7 NAD

C5-57B

1-1 Skim Coat NAD

1-1 Texture NAD

1-2 Plaster NAD

1-2 Skim Coat NAD

1-2 Texture NAD

1-3 Plaster NAD

1-3 Skim Coat NAD

2-4 NAD

2-5 NAD

1-1 NAD

1-2 NAD

2-3 NAD

2-4 NAD

3-5 Drywall NAD

3-5 Joint

Compound

NAD

3-6 Drywall NAD

3-6 Joint

Compound

NAD

3-7 Drywall NAD

3-7 Drywall NAD

4-8 NAD

4-9 NAD

4-10 NAD

1-1 NAD

1-2 NAD

2-3 VFT NAD

2-3 Mastic NAD

2-4 VFT NAD

2-4 Mastic NAD

3-5 NAD

3-6 NAD

4-7 Cove Base NAD

4-7 Mastic NAD

4-8 Cove Base NAD

4-8 Mastic NAD

5-9 Drywall NAD

5-9 Joint

Compound

NAD

5-10 Drywall NAD

5-10 Joint

Compound

NAD

5-11 Drywall NAD

5-11 Joint

Compound

NAD

C3-57B

1-1 NAD

1-2 NAD

2-3 Plaster NAD

2-3 Skim Coat NAD

2-4 Plaster NAD

2-4 Skim Coat NAD

2-5 Plaster NAD

2-5 Skim Coat NAD

2-5 Texture NAD

N G 50 ft 2 ---

Floor N G

Plaster

G

G

28 LF

120 ft

Bottom of Walls

Ceiling

Ceiling Tile (2) Drop Ceiling Y G

Area of

Ceiling Being

Disturbed

White Drywall with Joint Compound (1) Walls N G 305 ft2

Room Surveyed But No Suspect Materials Identifed by ARM Which Were Sampled.

C6-24

Brown Covebase with Mastic (2)

2X2 White Ceiling Tiles (3)

N

Y

C5-59

Wall Plaster (1) Walls N G 85 ft 2 ---

White Drywall with Joint Compound (3)

C4-57B

Walls N G 270 ft2 ---

50 ft2 ---

Base of the Wall N G 15 LF ---

Residual Floor Mastic (1)

Covebase Mastic (2)

12"x12" Green & Tan Vinyl Floor Tiles with

Yellow Mastic (2) Flooring

C4-58

G

G

G

C3-149

Drywall with Joint Compound (5)

White Ceiling Tiles (1)

Vinyl Plank Flooring- Wood Pattern (3)

Tan Cove Base with Mastic (4)

Ceiling

Flooring

Base of Walls

Walls

Walls & Ceiling Y G

720 ft 2 ---

Y

N

N

Y

G

C3-58 (Rear Room)

Walls N G 150 ft

Room Surveyed But No Suspect Materials Identifed by ARM Which Were Sampled.

Ceiling Tiles (1) Drop Ceiling Y G

Area of

Ceiling Being

Disturbed

---Plaster (2)

896 ft 2 ---

144 ft 2 ---

144 ft

60 LF

Percent

Friable

Y/N

Table 1

Analytical Results for Asbestos

Ceiling & Walls

C11-29

Class/Category

Room # Material Description (HSA) Sample Number Matieral Location Condition (G/D/SD) Est. Quantity

White & Beige Plaster (1) Y G 450 ft

1-1 Drywall NAD

1-1 Joint

Compound

NAD

1-2 Drywall NAD

1-2 Joint

Compound

NAD

1-3 Drywall NAD

1-3 Joint

Compound

NAD

2-4 VFT NAD

2-4 Mastic NAD

2-5 VFT NAD

2-5 Mastic NAD

1-1 Cove Base NAD

1-1 Mastic NAD

1-2 Cove Base NAD

1-2 Mastic NAD

2-3 VFT 2% CH

2-3 Mastic 4% CH

2-4 VFT FPS

2-4 Mastic FPS

3-5 VFT 2% CH

3-5 Mastic 5% CH

3-5 VFT 2 3% CH

3-5 Plaster NAD

3-5 Mastic 3 4% CH

3-6 VFT FPS

3-6 Mastic FPS

3-6 VFT 2 FPS

3-6 Mastic 2 4% CH

3-6 Plaster NAD

3-6 Mastic 3 FPS

4-7 Plaster NAD

4-7 Skim Coat NAD

4-8 Plaster NAD

4-8 Skim Coat NAD

4-9 Plaster NAD

4-9 Skim Coat NAD

5-10 NAD

5-11 NAD

5-12 NAD

6-13 NAD

6-14 NAD

G-11

1-1 Drywall NAD

1-1 Joint

Compound

NAD

1-2 Drywall NAD

1-2 Joint

Compound

NAD

1-2A Drywall NAD

1-2A Joint

Compound

NAD

2-3 NAD

2-4 NAD

3-5 NAD

3-6 NAD

3-7 NAD

1-1 NAD

1-2 NAD

1-3 NAD

1-4 NAD

1-5 NAD

Wrap for 6" Pipes Presumed 6" Pipe PACM Y G 21 LF Friable ACM

Wrap for 2" Pipe (Vertical Run) Presumed 2" Pipe-Under Heater PACM Y G 1 LF Friable ACM

1-1 Drywall NAD

1-1 Joint

Compound

NAD

1-2 Drywall NAD

1-2 Joint

Compound

NAD

1-3 Drywall NAD

1-3 Joint

Compound

NAD

2-4 Cove Base NAD

2-4 Mastic NAD

2-5 Cove Base NAD

2-5 Mastic NAD

3-6 NAD

3-7 NAD

C2-112

Tan Cove Base with Mastic (1) Base of the Wall N G 15 LF

C1-22B

Ceiling Tiles

Drywall Walls & Closet Wall

12"x12" Vinyl Floor Tiles with Mastic (2) Below Raised Floor

Plaster Walls

12"x12" Brown Vinyl Floor Tiles with Mastic (2) Flooring N G 240 ft

N G

Drywall with Joint Compound (1) Walls N

CG-29

N G 155 ft 2 ---

Drop Ceiling Y G 140 ft 2 ---

Room Surveyed But No Suspect Materials Identifed by ARM Which Were Sampled (newly renovated).

CG-80

Ceiling Tiles (2)

Paper Wrap over Fiberglass Pipe Insulation (3)

Drop Ceiling Y G 350 ft 2 ---

Pipes Y G

4 Pipes

(Quanity

Unknown)

CG-24

Drywall with Joint Compound (1)

Brown Covebase with Mastic (2)

White Ceiling Tiles (3)

Walls N G

Drop Ceiling Y G

12"x12" Vinyl Floor Tiles with Mastics and

Underlayment (3) Closet Flooring N G 4 ft

Multiple Layers of Vinyl

Floor Tiles & Mastic:

Category I / Non

Fraiable

Vinyl Floor Tiles &

Mastic: Category I /

Non Fraiable

N G 1,300 ft 2 ---

N G 140 ft 2 ---

Blue Drywall with Joint Compound (1) Walls N G 740 ft

Plaster Walls and Ceiling

440 ft 2 ---

Base of the Walls N G

140 ft

---44 ft

120 ft

G 520 ft

Percent

Friable

Y/N

Table 1

Analytical Results for Asbestos

Ceiling & Walls

C11-29

Class/Category

Room # Material Description (HSA) Sample Number Matieral Location Condition (G/D/SD) Est. Quantity

White & Beige Plaster (1) Y G 450 ft

1-1 NAD

1-2 NAD

2-3 Plaster NAD

2-3 Skim Coat NAD

2-4 Plaster NAD

2-4 Skim Coat NAD

N3-78E

1-1 Plaster NAD

1-1 Skim Coat NAD

1-2 Plaster NAD

1-2 Skim Coat NAD

1-3 Plaster NAD

1-3 Skim Coat NAD

1-1 Covebase NAD

1-1 Mastic NAD

1-2 Covebase NAD

1-2 Mastic NAD

2-3 NAD

2-4 NAD

3-5 Drywall NAD

3-5 Joint

Compound

NAD

3-6 Drywall NAD

3-6 Joint

Compound

NAD

3-7 Drywall NAD

3-7 Joint

Compound

NAD

1-1 NAD

1-2 NAD

2-3 NAD

2-4 NAD

2-5 NAD

3-6 Sheet Floor NAD

3-6 Underlayment

3-7 Sheet Floor NAD

3-7 Underlayment

4-8 Cove Base NAD

4-8 Mastic NAD

4-9 Cove Base NAD

4-9 Mastic NAD

5-10 NAD

5-11 NAD

1-1 Drywall NAD

1-1 Joint Compound NAD

1-2 Drywall NAD

1-2 Joint Compound NAD

1-3 Drywall NAD

1-3 Joint Compound NAD

2-4 NAD

2-5 NAD

3-6 NAD

3-7 NAD

3-8 NAD

4-9 NAD

4-10 NAD

4-11 NAD

1-1 Drywall NAD

1-1 Joint Compound NAD

1-2 Drywall NAD

1-2 Joint Compound NAD

1-3 Drywall NAD

1-3 Joint Compound NAD

2-4 Cove Base NAD

2-4 Mastic NAD

2-5 Cove Base NAD

2-5 Mastic NAD

1-1 Linoleum NAD

1-1 Mastic NAD

1-2 Linoleum NAD

1-2 Mastic NAD

2-3 Plaster NAD

2-3 Skim Coat NAD

2-4 Plaster NAD

2-4 Skim Coat NAD

2-5 Plaster NAD

2-5 Skim Coat NAD

3-6 Cove Base NAD

3-6 Mastic NAD

3-7 Cove Base NAD

3-7 Mastic NAD

Notes: Bolded values and their associated descriptions are considered asbestos containing material according to the EPA and the state of Pennsylvannia (>1% asbestos).

HSA = Homogenous Sampling Area, ft2 = Square Feet, lf = Linear Feet, Asbestos Type: CH = Chrysotile, FPS (NS) = First Positive Stop (Not Analyzed), NAD = No Asbestos Detected, FT = Floor Tile, MS = Mastic, RF = Roofing, TF = Tar Felt, SHG = Shingle Condition: G = Good, D = Damaged, SD = Significantly Damaged, ACM = Asbestos Containing Material, PACM = Presumed Asbestos Containing Material

---720 ft2

Active Blood Draw Area. Not Able to Sample. Area Was Reported to Have Been Renovated Within the Last 5 Years.

Ceiling Tiles (1) Drop Ceiling Y G 100 ft

80 ft 2 ---

20 ft 2 ---

10 ft observed

55 ft 2G

28 LF ---

7 LF ---

N G

22 LF ---

35 ft 2 ---

140 ft 2 ---

Tan Covebase with Mastic (2) Bottom of Walls N G 15 LF ---

G 192 ft 2 ---

Plaster (2) Walls, Ceiling Y G 275 ft 2 ---

Linoleum Flooring-Speckled (1) Floor N G 48 ft 2 ---

Building 3

Gray Covebase with Mastic (3) Bottom of Walls

White Surfacing Material (3)

White Cloth Wrap (4)

Drop Ceiling Y G

Y G

Above Ceiling Tiles on

Vents at Two Locations Y G

Above Ceiling Tiles

Building 35 2' x 4' White Ceiling Tiles (2)

Building 5

White Drywall with Joint Compound (1) Walls and Ceiling Y G

White Drywall with Joint Compound (1) Walls and Above

Ceiling Tiles Y

Building 42

2'x4' Ceiling Tile (1)

Drywall (2)

White Sealant (5)

Drop Ceiling Y G

Top of Walls and Ceiling Y G

Around Pipes Through

Floor N G

Vinyl Sheet Floor with Underlayment (3) Floor N

Brown Covebase (4) Bottom of Walls N G

N1-138

Tan Covebase with Mastic (1)

Ceiling Tiles (2)

Base of Walls N G

Drop Ceiling Y G

Drywall with Joint Compound (3) Walls N

N4-118

Plaster (2) Walls N G 360 ft

N2-49 Plaster (1) Walls N G

77 ft 2 ---

80 LF ---

340 ft 2 ---

850 ft 2G ---

Project: Project No.:

Personnel: Date:

Address:

XRF Reading # Wall Description Material Color Reading (mg/cm2) Reading (+/-) Result 220 - Lead (1mg/cm2) NIST Control Orange 1.1 0.1 Positive 221 - Lead (1mg/cm2) NIST Control Orange 1.2 0.1 Positive 222 - Lead (1mg/cm2) NIST Control Orange 1 0.1 Positive 223 - Lead (1mg/cm2) NIST Control Orange 1.1 0.1 Positive 224 - Non-Lead Control NIST Control White 0 0.1 Negative 225 - Door Frame Metal Brown 0.2 0.1 Negative 226 A Wall Plaster White 0 0.1 Negative 227 B Wall Plaster White 0.3 0.1 Negative 228 C Wall Plaster White 0.2 0.1 Negative 229 D Wall Plaster White 0.2 0.1 Negative 230 - Floor Concrete Grey 0.1 0.1 Negative 231 - Ceiling Plaster Beige 0.1 0.1 Negative 232 A Wall Drywall Beige 0 0.1 Negative 233 B Wall Brick White 0 0.1 Negative 234 C Wall Tile Green 0.1 0.1 Negative 235 D Wall Tile White 0.2 0.1 Negative 236 D Wall Plaster White 0.1 0.1 Negative 237 A Door Frame Metal Beige 0 0.1 Negative 238 A Door Frame Metal Beige 0 0.1 Negative 239 A Wall Drywall White 0 0.1 Negative 240 B Wall Drywall White 0 0.1 Negative 241 C Wall Drywall White 0 0.1 Negative 242 D Wall Drywall White 0 0.1 Negative 243 A Door Metal Tan 0 0.1 Negative 244 A Door Frame Metal Tan 0 0.1 Negative 245 A Wall CMU White 0 0.1 Negative 246 B Door Trim CMU White 0 0.1 Negative 247 C Door CMU White 0 0.1 Negative 248 D Wall CMU White 0.1 0.1 Negative 249 - Floore Concrete Grey 0 0.1 Negative 250 A Door Frame Metal Tan 0 0.1 Negative 251 A Door Metal Tan 0 0.1 Negative 252 A Wall Plaster White 0 0.1 Negative 253 B Wall Drywall White 0.1 0.1 Negative 254 C Wall Drywall White 0 0.1 Negative 255 D Wall Drywall White 0 0.1 Negative 256 D Wall Concrete White 0 0.1 Negative 257 B Wall Drywall White 0 0.1 Negative 258 B Wall Drywall White 0 0.1 Negative 259 A Door Metal Beige 0 0.1 Negative 260 A Door Frame Metal Beige 0 0.1 Negative 261 B Wall CMU White 0 0.1 Negative 262 C Wall CMU White 0 0.1 Negative 263 D Wall CMU White 0 0.1 Negative 264 A Wall CMU White 0 0.1 Negative 265 A Wall CMU White 0 0.1 Negative 266 - Floor Concrete Green 0 0.1 Negative 267 C Wall Drywall White 0.1 0.1 Negative 268 C Wall Drywall White 0.2 0.1 Negative 269 A Doorframe Metal Beige 0 0.1 Negative 270 A Wall Drywall Biege 0.7 0.3 Negative 271 B Wall Drywall Beige 0.2 0.1 Negative 272 C Wall Drywall Biege 0 0.1 Negative 273 D Door Drywall Beige 0.1 0.1 Negative 274 A Door Metal Gray 0.7 0.3 Negative 275 A Wall Block Biege 0.2 0.1 Negative 276 B Wall Block Biege 0 0.1 Negative 277 C Wall Block Biege 0.1 0.1 Negative 278 D Wall Tile Biege 0.1 0.1 Negative 279 D Wall Plaster Biege 0.1 0.1 Negative 280 D Wall Tile Brown 0.1 0.1 Negative 281 A Door Metal Brown 0 0.1 Negative 282 A Door Frame Metal Tan 0 0.1 Negative 283 A Wall Block Green 0 0.1 Negative

Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center Pre-Demo

C5-59 - D C5-59 - D C4-57B C4-57B C4-57B

C5-57B C5-57B C5-57B

C6-58

C6-58 C6-58 C6-58

C6-58

C5-57B

C8-54B

C8-54B

C8-54B

C8-54B

C7-55

C9-44 C9-44

C8-59

C8-54B

Thomas Palank, Travis Erb 1111 East End Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, PA

Room #

C7-55

C7-55 C7-55

C7-57 C7-55

C8-54B

C9-44 C9-44

C11-29

C10-29 C10-29 C10-29

Calibration Calibration

C11-29

C11-29

C11-29 C11-29

C9-44

C10-30

C10-30

Calibration Calibration

C10-29

C11-29

Calibration

C11-29

C10-30

C10-30

C10-30

C10-30

C10-29 C9-44 C9-44

C5-57B

C7-57

C8-54B

C7-55 C7-55

C8-59

C7-55

Table 2 Analytical Results for Lead in Paint

23010400 3/21/2023 - 3/23/24

LBP > 1.0 mg/cm2

Address:

XRF Reading # Wall Description Material Color Reading (mg/cm2) Reading (+/-) Result

Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center Pre-Demo Thomas Palank, Travis Erb

1111 East End Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, PA

Room #

Table 2 Analytical Results for Lead in Paint

23010400 3/21/2023 - 3/23/24

LBP > 1.0 mg/cm2

284 B Wall Drywall Green 0 0.1 Negative 285 A Door Frame Metal Brown 0 0.1 Negative 286 A Wall Plaster Peach 0.1 0.1 Negative 287 B Wall Plaster Peach 0.1 0.1 Negative 290 A Door Frame Metal Brown 0.3 0.1 Negative 291 A Door Metal Peach 0.3 0.1 Negative 292 B Wall Plaster White 0.1 0.1 Negative 293 B Shelf Metal White 0 0.1 Negative 294 A Door Frame Metal Gray 0 0.1 Negative 295 A Door Metal Brown 0.1 0.1 Negative 296 B Wall Block Gray 0.2 0.1 Negative 297 C Wall Concrete Gray 0.2 0.1 Negative 298 - Lead (1mg/cm2) NIST Control Orange 1.2 0.1 Positive 299 - Lead (1mg/cm2) NIST Control Orange 1.1 0.1 Positive 300 - Lead (1mg/cm2) NIST Control Orange 1.1 0.1 Positive 301 - Non-Lead Control NIST Control White 0 0.1 Negative 302 - Non-Lead Control NIST Control White 0 0.1 Negative 303 - Non-Lead Control NIST Control White 0 0.1 Negative 304 - Lead (1mg/cm2) NIST Control Orange 1.1 0.1 Positive

305 - Lead (1mg/cm2) NIST Control Orange 1.1 0.1 Positive

306 - Lead (1mg/cm2) NIST Control Orange 1.1 0.1 Positive 307 - Non-Lead Control NIST Control White 1.1 0.1 Positive 308 - Non-Lead Control NIST Control White 0 0.1 Negative 309 - Non-Lead Control NIST Control White 0 0.1 Negative 315 A Door Frame Metal Orange 0 0.1 Negative 316 A Wall Drywall White 0 0.1 Negative 317 B Wall Drywall White 0 0.1 Negative 318 C Wall Drywall White 0 0.1 Negative 319 D Wall Drywall White 0 0.1 Negative 320 D Lockers Metal Blue 0 0.1 Negative 321 C Shelf Metal Yellow 0.2 0.1 Negative 322 A Door Frame Metal Tan 0 0.1 Negative 323 A Door Wood Tan 0 0.1 Negative 324 A Wall Drywall White 0 0.1 Negative 325 B Wall Drywall White 0 0.1 Negative 326 C Wall Drywall Blue 0 0.1 Negative 327 D Wall Drywall White 0 0.1 Negative 328 B Lockers Metal White 0 0.1 Negative 329 A Door Frame Metal Tan 0 0.1 Negative 330 A Wall Drywall White 0 0.1 Negative 331 B Wall Drywall White 0 0.1 Negative 332 C Wall Drywall White 0 0.1 Negative 333 A Door Frame Metal White 0 0.1 Negative 334 C Wall Brick White 0 0.1 Negative 335 B Wall Drywall Blue 0.1 0.1 Negative 336 A Door Frame Metal Brown 0.3 0.1 Negative 337 A Door Metal Brown 0 0.1 Negative 338 A Wall Plaster White 0.3 0.1 Negative 339 B Wall Plaster White 0 0.1 Negative 340 C Wall Plaster White 0.2 0.1 Negative 341 D Wall Plaster White 0.1 0.1 Negative 342 E Wall Plaster White 0.2 0.1 Negative 343 - Floor Concrete Grey 0 0.1 Negative 344 A Door Frame Metal Tan 0 0.1 Negative 345 B Door Frame Metal Green 0 0.1 Negative 346 C Wall Drywall White 0 0.1 Negative 347 D Wall Drywall White 0 0.1 Negative 348 A Door Frame Metal Green 0 0.1 Negative 349 A Wall Drywall White 0 0.1 Negative 350 B Wall Drywall White 0 0.1 Negative 351 B Door Frame Metal Green 0 0.1 Negative 352 C Wall Drywall White 0 0.1 Negative 353 D Wall Drywall White 0 0.1 Negative

Calibration

Calibration

N4-118 N4-118 N4-118 N4-118 C3-57B C3-57B C3-57B C3-57B

Calibration

C4-57B C4-58 C4-58 C4-58

Calibration Calibration

Calibration

N1-138

Calibration Calibration Calibration

Calibration

Calibration Calibration

CB-24A

C3-149 C3-149

CB-24A

CB-24A

CB-24A

CB-24A

CB-24A

AG-24A

AG-24A

Kitchen - CG-80

CB-24A

CB-24A

CG-24

CG-24

N1-138 N1-138

CG-24

N1-138 N1-138

N1-138 N1-138

CG-24

2-148 2-148 2-148

C3-149 C3-149 2-148 2-148 2-148

Address:

XRF Reading # Wall Description Material Color Reading (mg/cm2) Reading (+/-) Result

Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center Pre-Demo Thomas Palank, Travis Erb

1111 East End Blvd., Wilkes-Barre, PA

Room #

Table 2 Analytical Results for Lead in Paint

23010400 3/21/2023 - 3/23/24

LBP > 1.0 mg/cm2

354 B Door Frame Metal Brown 0 0.1 Negative 355 B Wall Plaster White 0.2 0.1 Negative 356 C Wall Drywall White 0 0.1 Negative 357 D Wall CMU White 0 0.1 Negative 358 - Lead (1mg/cm2) NIST Control Orange 1.1 0.1 Positive

359 - Lead (1mg/cm2) NIST Control Orange 1.2 0.1 Positive

360 - Lead (1mg/cm2) NIST Control Orange 1.1 0.1 Positive

361 - Lead (1mg/cm2) NIST Control Orange 1.1 0.1 Positive 362 - Non-Lead Control NIST Control White 0 0.1 Negative 363 -- Non-Lead Control NIST Control White 0 0.1 Negative 364 Non-Lead Control NIST Control White 0 0.1 Negative 365 A Door Frame Metal Brown 0.3 0.1 Negative 366 B Wall Plaster White 0 0.1 Negative 367 A Wall Plaster White 0.5 0.2 Negative 368 A Wall (above ceiling) Plaster White 0 0.1 Negative 369 A Wall Plaster White 0.5 0.1 Negative 370 B Wall Plaster White 0.4 0.2 Negative 371 C Wall Plaster White 0.4 0.1 Negative 372 D Wall Plaster White 0.4 0.1 Negative 373 C Door Frame Wood White 0.6 0.1 Negative 374 C Door Frame Wood White 0.4 0.1 Negative 375 C Door Wood White 0 0.1 Negative 376 B Radiator Cover Metal White 0.7 0.1 Negative 377 C Window Bench Metal White 0.7 0.1 Negative 378 C Window Apron Wood White 0 0.1 Negative 379 A Wall Drywall White/Beige 0 0.1 Negative 380 B Wall Drywall White/Beige 0 0.1 Negative 381 - Ceiling Drywall White 0 0.1 Negative 382 A Door Frame Metal Blue 0 0.1 Negative 383 A Wall Drywall Brown 0 0.1 Negative 384 B Wall Drywall White 0 0.1 Negative 385 C Wall Drywall White 0 0.1 Negative 386 D Wall Drywall White 0 0.1 Negative 387 - Lead (1mg/cm2) NIST Control Orange 1.1 0.1 Positive

388 - Lead (1mg/cm2) NIST Control Orange 1.1 0.1 Positive

389 - Lead (1mg/cm2) NIST Control Orange 1.1 0.1 Positive 390 - Non-Lead Control NIST Control White 0 0.1 Negative 391 - Non-Lead Control NIST Control White 0 0.1 Negative 392 - Non-Lead Control NIST Control White 0 0.1 Negative

C1-22B C1-22B

Calibration Calibration Calibration Calibration Building 2

C1-22B C1-22B

Calibration Calibration Calibration

Building 3 Building 3 Building 3 Building 3

Building 2 Building 2 Building 2 Building 3 Building 3

Calibration Calibration

Building 35 Calibration Calibration Calibration Calibration

Building 5 Building 42 Building 35 Building 35 Building 35

Building 3 Building 3 Building 3 Building 5 Building 5

Building 3

APPENDIX A

Asbestos Analytical Laboratory Reports

EMSL Analytical, Inc.

200 Route 130 North Cinnaminson, NJ 08077

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

042307258EMSL Order:

Customer ID: ARMG62

Customer PO: 23010400

Project ID:

Attention: Phone:Tom Palank (410) 740-0840

Fax:ARM Group, Inc. (410) 740-0841

Received Date:9175 Guilford Rd. 03/24/2023 9:20 AM

Analysis Date:Suite 310 04/01/2023

Collected Date:Columbia, MD 21046 03/22/2023

Project: Wilkes-Barre VA / 23010400 (N4-118)

Test Report: Asbestos Analysis of Bulk Materials via AHERA Method 40CFR 763 Subpart E

Appendix E supplemented with EPA 600/R-93/116 using Polarized Light Microscopy

Sample Description Appearance % Fibrous % Non-Fibrous

Non-Asbestos Asbestos

% Type

1-1

042307258-0001

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)20%Cellulose

Min. Wool

50%

30%

Gray/White

Fibrous

Homogeneous

Ceiling Tile

1-2

042307258-0002

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)20%Cellulose

Min. Wool

50%

30%

White

Fibrous

Homogeneous

Ceiling Tile

2-3-Plaster

042307258-0003

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)100%Gray

Non-Fibrous

Homogeneous

Walls - Plaster

2-3-Skim Coat

042307258-0003A

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)100%White

Non-Fibrous

Homogeneous

Walls - Skim Coat

2-4-Plaster

042307258-0004

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)100%Gray

Non-Fibrous

Homogeneous

Walls - Plaster

2-4-Skim Coat

042307258-0004A

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)100%White

Non-Fibrous

Homogeneous

Walls - Skim Coat

Analyst(s)

Cory Caragiulo (3)

Keishla Vazquez Caraballo (3)

Samantha Rundstrom, 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. The above analyses were performed in general compliance with Appendix E to Subpart E of 40 CFR (previously EPA 600/M4-82-020 “Interim Method”) but augmented with procedures outlined in the 1993 (”final”) version of the method. This report must not be used by the client to claim product certification, approval, or endorsement by NVLAP, NIST or any agency of the federal government. Non- friable organically bound materials present a problem matrix and therefore EMSL recommends gravimetric reduction prior to analysis . Unless requested by the client, building materials manufactured with multiple layers (i.e. linoleum, wallboard, etc.) are reported as a single sample. Estimation of uncertainty is available on request.

Samples analyzed by EMSL Analytical, Inc. Cinnaminson, NJ NVLAP Lab Code 101048-0, AIHA LAP, LLC-IHLAP Lab 100194, NJ DEP 03036, PA ID# 68-00367, LA #04127

Initial report from: 04/03/2023 08:29:27

Page 1 of 1ASB_PLM_0008_0001 - 1.78 Printed: 4/3/2023 8:29 AM

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

042307262EMSL Order:

Customer ID: ARMG62

Customer PO: 23010400

Project ID:

Attention: Phone:Tom Palank (410) 740-0840

Fax:ARM Group, Inc. (410) 740-0841

Received Date:9175 Guilford Rd. 03/24/2023 9:20 AM

Analysis Date:Suite 310 04/01/2023

Collected Date:Columbia, MD 21046 03/21/2023

Project: Wilkes-Barre VA / 23010400 (C6-58)

Test Report: Asbestos Analysis of Bulk Materials via AHERA Method 40CFR 763 Subpart E

Appendix E supplemented with EPA 600/R-93/116 using Polarized Light Microscopy

Sample Description Appearance % Fibrous % Non-Fibrous

Non-Asbestos Asbestos

% Type

1-1-Drywall

042307262-0001

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)82%Cellulose

Glass

15%

3%

Brown/White

Fibrous

Homogeneous

Drywall - Purple

1-1-Joint Compound

042307262-0001A

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)100%White

Non-Fibrous

Homogeneous

Joint Compound -

White

1-2-Drywall

042307262-0002

Layer Not PresentDrywall - Purple

1-2-Joint Compound

042307262-0002A

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)100%White

Non-Fibrous

Homogeneous

Joint Compound -

White

1-3-Drywall

042307262-0003

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)82%Cellulose

Glass

15%

3%

Brown/White/Purple

Fibrous

Homogeneous

Drywall - Purple

1-3-Joint Compound

042307262-0003A

Layer Not PresentJoint Compound -

White

2-4-VFT

042307262-0004

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)100%White/Black

Non-Fibrous

Homogeneous

2x2 VFT

2-4-Mastic

042307262-0004A

Layer Not PresentMastic

2-5-VFT

042307262-0005

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)100%White/Black

Non-Fibrous

Homogeneous

2x2 VFT

2-5-Mastic

042307262-0005A

Layer Not PresentMastic

Analyst(s)

Andrew Borsos (2)

Keishla Vazquez Caraballo (4)

Samantha Rundstrom, 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. The above analyses were performed in general compliance with Appendix E to Subpart E of 40 CFR (previously EPA 600/M4-82-020 “Interim Method”) but augmented with procedures outlined in the 1993 (”final”) version of the method. This report must not be used by the client to claim product certification, approval, or endorsement by NVLAP, NIST or any agency of the federal government. Non- friable organically bound materials present a problem matrix and therefore EMSL recommends gravimetric reduction prior to analysis . Unless requested by the client, building materials manufactured with multiple layers (i.e. linoleum, wallboard, etc.) are reported as a single sample. Estimation of uncertainty is available on request.

Samples analyzed by EMSL Analytical, Inc. Cinnaminson, NJ NVLAP Lab Code 101048-0, AIHA LAP, LLC-IHLAP Lab 100194, NJ DEP 03036, PA ID# 68-00367, LA #04127

Initial report from: 04/03/2023 08:36:32

Page 1 of 1ASB_PLM_0008_0001 - 1.78 Printed: 4/3/2023 8:36 AM

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

042307274EMSL Order:

Customer ID: ARMG62

Customer PO: 23010400

Project ID:

Attention: Phone:Tom Palank (410) 740-0840

Fax:ARM Group, Inc. (410) 740-0841

Received Date:9175 Guilford Rd. 03/24/2023 9:20 AM

Analysis Date:Suite 310 03/31/2023 - 04/02/2023

Collected Date:Columbia, MD 21046 03/23/2023

Project: Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center - Building 5 / 23010400

Test Report: Asbestos Analysis of Bulk Materials via AHERA Method 40CFR 763 Subpart E

Appendix E supplemented with EPA 600/R-93/116 using Polarized Light Microscopy

Sample Description Appearance % Fibrous % Non-Fibrous

Non-Asbestos Asbestos

% Type

1-1-Drywall

042307274-0001

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)82%Cellulose

Glass

15%

3%

Brown/White

Fibrous

Homogeneous

Walls and Ceiling -

Drywall - Green

1-1-Joint Compound

042307274-0001A

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)100%White

Non-Fibrous

Homogeneous

Walls and Ceiling -

Joint Compound

1-2-Drywall

042307274-0002

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)82%Cellulose

Glass

15%

3%

Brown/White

Fibrous

Homogeneous

Walls and Ceiling -

Drywall - Green

1-2-Joint Compound

042307274-0002A

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)100%White

Non-Fibrous

Homogeneous

Walls and Ceiling -

Joint Compound

1-3-Drywall

042307274-0003

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)85%Cellulose15%Brown/White

Fibrous

Homogeneous

Walls and Ceiling -

Drywall - Green

1-3-Joint Compound

042307274-0003A

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)100%White

Non-Fibrous

Homogeneous

Walls and Ceiling -

Joint Compound

2-4-Cove Base

042307274-0004

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)100%Tan

Non-Fibrous

Homogeneous

Base of Walls - Tan

Cove Base

2-4-Mastic

042307274-0004A

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)100%Tan/Beige

Non-Fibrous

Homogeneous

Base of Walls -

Mastic

2-5-Cove Base

042307274-0005

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)100%Tan

Non-Fibrous

Homogeneous

Base of Walls - Tan

Cove Base

2-5-Mastic

042307274-0005A

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)100%Beige

Non-Fibrous

Homogeneous

Base of Walls -

Mastic

Analyst(s)

Andrew Borsos (6)

Michael Bocchicchio (4)

Samantha Rundstrom, 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. The above analyses were performed in general compliance with Appendix E to Subpart E of 40 CFR (previously EPA 600/M4-82-020 “Interim Method”) but augmented with procedures outlined in the 1993 (”final”) version of the method. This report must not be used by the client to claim product certification, approval, or endorsement by NVLAP, NIST or any agency of the federal government. Non- friable organically bound materials present a problem matrix and therefore EMSL recommends gravimetric reduction prior to analysis . Unless requested by the client, building materials manufactured with multiple layers (i.e. linoleum, wallboard, etc.) are reported as a single sample. Estimation of uncertainty is available on request.

Samples analyzed by EMSL Analytical, Inc. Cinnaminson, NJ NVLAP Lab Code 101048-0, AIHA LAP, LLC-IHLAP Lab 100194, NJ DEP 03036, PA ID# 68-00367, LA #04127

Initial report from: 04/03/2023 08:47:30

Page 1 of 1ASB_PLM_0008_0001 - 1.78 Printed: 4/3/2023 8:47 AM

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

042307276EMSL Order:

Customer ID: ARMG62

Customer PO: 23010400

Project ID:

Attention: Phone:Tom Palank (410) 740-0840

Fax:ARM Group, Inc. (410) 740-0841

Received Date:9175 Guilford Rd. 03/24/2023 9:20 AM

Analysis Date:Suite 310 04/02/2023 - 04/03/2023

Collected Date:Columbia, MD 21046

Project: Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center / 23010400 / Building 3

Test Report: Asbestos Analysis of Bulk Materials via AHERA Method 40CFR 763 Subpart E

Appendix E supplemented with EPA 600/R-93/116 using Polarized Light Microscopy

Sample Description Appearance % Fibrous % Non-Fibrous

Non-Asbestos Asbestos

% Type

1-1-Linoleum

042307276-0001

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)50%Cellulose

Glass

40%

10%

Tan

Fibrous

Heterogeneous

Floor - Linoluem

Flooring- Speckled

Result includes a small amount of inseparable attached material

1-1-Mastic

042307276-0001A

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)100%Beige

Non-Fibrous

Homogeneous

Floor - Mastic

1-2-Linoleum

042307276-0002

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)40%Cellulose

Glass

50%

10%

Tan

Fibrous

Homogeneous

Floor - Linoluem

Flooring- Speckled

1-2-Mastic

042307276-0002A

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)100%Yellow

Non-Fibrous

Homogeneous

Floor - Mastic

2-3-Plaster

042307276-0003

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)100%Gray

Non-Fibrous

Homogeneous

Walls, Ceiling - Wall

Plaster

2-3-Skim Coat

042307276-0003A

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)100%White

Non-Fibrous

Homogeneous

Walls, Ceiling - Wall

Skim Coat

2-4-Plaster

042307276-0004

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)100%Gray

Non-Fibrous

Homogeneous

Walls, Ceiling - Wall

Plaster

2-4-Skim Coat

042307276-0004A

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)100%White

Non-Fibrous

Homogeneous

Walls, Ceiling - Wall

Skim Coat

2-5-Plaster

042307276-0005

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)100%Gray

Non-Fibrous

Homogeneous

Walls, Ceiling - Wall

Plaster

2-5-Skim Coat

042307276-0005A

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)100%White

Non-Fibrous

Homogeneous

Walls, Ceiling - Wall

Skim Coat

3-6-Cove Base

042307276-0006

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)100%Tan

Non-Fibrous

Homogeneous

Bottom of Wall - Gray

Cove Base

3-6-Mastic

042307276-0006A

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)100%Yellow

Non-Fibrous

Homogeneous

Bottom of Wall -

Mastic

3-7-Cove Base

042307276-0007

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)100%Tan

Non-Fibrous

Homogeneous

Bottom of Wall - Gray

Cove Base

3-7-Mastic

042307276-0007A

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)100%Yellow

Non-Fibrous

Homogeneous

Bottom of Wall -

Mastic

3-7-Mastic 2

042307276-0007B

None DetectedNon-fibrous (Other)100%Brown

Non-Fibrous

Homogeneous

Bottom of Wall -

Mastic

Initial report from: 04/03/2023 14:30:02

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

042307276EMSL Order:

Customer ID: ARMG62

Customer PO: 23010400

Project ID:

Analyst(s)

Cory Caragiulo (7)

Michael Bocchicchio (8)

Samantha Rundstrom, 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. The above analyses were performed in general compliance with Appendix E to Subpart E of 40 CFR (previously EPA 600/M4-82-020 “Interim Method”) but augmented with procedures outlined in the 1993 (”final”) version of the method. This report must not be used by the client to claim product certification, approval, or endorsement by NVLAP, NIST or any agency of the federal government. Non- friable organically bound materials present a problem matrix and therefore EMSL recommends gravimetric reduction prior to analysis . Unless requested by the client, building materials manufactured with multiple layers (i.e. linoleum, wallboard, etc.) are reported as a single sample. Estimation of uncertainty is available on request.

Samples analyzed by EMSL Analytical, Inc. Cinnaminson, NJ NVLAP Lab Code 101048-0, AIHA LAP, LLC-IHLAP Lab 100194, NJ DEP 03036, PA ID# 68-00367, LA #04127

Initial report from: 04/03/2023 14:30:02

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

042307279EMSL Order:

Customer ID: ARMG62

Customer PO: 23010400

Project ID:

Attention: Phone:Tom Palank (410) 740-0840

Fax:ARM Group, Inc. (410) 740-0841

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