Pre Alteration Assessment Survey.pdf

October 3, 2016

Ms. Horeya Czaplewski Project Architect exp, U.S. Services, Inc.

205 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3600 Chicago, Illinois 60601

Subject: Summary of Findings

Asbestos-Containing Materials (ACM) Survey FDA Forensic Chemistry Center (FCC)

6751 Steger Rd.

Cincinnati, Ohio

Dear Ms. Czaplewski:

Enclosed please find the Asbestos-Containing Materials (ACM) survey report for the above identified facility, prepared by Environmental Design International inc. (EDI). EDI performed the survey to identify ACM throughout the facility. The Survey focused on the entire building as defined by Client. EDI performed the field activities from August 22, to August 25, 2016.

Initial findings and summary of results were provided via email correspondence. The written report was delayed pending final laboratory analysis reports.

Please feel free to contact me at (312) 345-0469 or Gary Flentge at (312) 345-8679 with any comments or questions regarding EDI’s investigation and this report.

Respectfully, Environmental Design International inc.

Raymond Cicenas Gary P. Flentge, MPH, LEHP, REPA, CESCO Assistant Project Manager Vice President, Industrial Hygiene

33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1825 Chicago, IL 60603 phone: 312.345.1400 fax: 312.345.0529 www.envdesigni.com

Table of Contents Page

Executive Summary

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Project Purpose and Background

1.2 Scope of Work

2.0 Asbestos Survey

2.1 Asbestos Survey Methodology

2.2 Limited Asbestos Survey Results

2.3 Applicable Regulations

3.0 Findings and Recommendations

4.0 Limitations

5.0 References & Definitions

Appendices

Appendix A: Table I - Asbestos Survey Analytical Summary Appendix B: Asbestos Laboratory Results, Laboratory Certifications and Chain-of-Custodies Appendix C: EDI Employee Certification

Executive Summary

EDI was retained by exp, U.S. Services, Inc. (exp) to provide an ACM Survey of the FDA Federal Chemistry Center (FCC) building located in Cincinnati, Ohio.

The field survey was performed from August 22, to August 25, 2016 by Mr. Raymond Cicenas, State of Ohio Department of Health Asbestos Program (ODHAP) Asbestos Hazard Evaluation Specialist (Asbestos License #ES35776). The survey was conducted for the purchase of the building.

EDI performed a visual survey of building materials, and collected representative samples of homogeneous suspect ACM, in accordance with EPA requirements, guidelines and standard industry practices. The samples were submitted to a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) accredited laboratory for bulk analysis.

ACM Survey Results

Based on the bulk sample laboratory analysis, none of the samples were reported to contain asbestos.

EDI did identify suspect ACM in the following materials. It should be noted that these suspect materials were not tested due to the area being an active laboratory, and EDI did not want to compromise the integrity of the material within the facility

FDA FCC

Cincinnati, OH Assumed ACM

Transite Table Tops 2’x 4’ Ceiling Tile in the New Lab Roofing Materials

Red Caulking on Exhaust ducts

Raymond Cicenas Assistant Project Manager, Industrial Hygiene DHAP Asbestos Hazard Evaluation Specialist #ES35776

ACM Survey FDA Federal Chemistry Center (FCC)

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1.0 Introduction

EDI was retained by exp to provide an ACM survey of the FDA FCC building in Cincinnati, OH. The entire facility was included in the survey. The survey was performed from August 22, to August 25, 2016 by Mr. Raymond Cicenas, State of Ohio Department of Health Asbestos Program (ODHAP) Asbestos Hazard Evaluation Specialist (Asbestos License #ES35776).

1.1 Project Purpose and Background

The ACM survey was conducted for the planned purchase of the building.

1.2 Scope of Work

EDI evaluated the facility for the presence of ACMs. The following items were included in the scope of work.

Asbestos Verification and Quantification Inspection

EDI performed a survey to determine and quantify suspect ACM within the facility. The entire building was included in the survey. The ACM survey included the following activities:

• Visual inspection of accessible areas of the subject property.

• Collection of bulk samples of identified suspect ACM per homogeneous materials.

• NVLAP accredited laboratory analysis of suspect ACM bulk samples by polarized light microscopy (PLM) to first positive result per homogeneous material.

Preparation of a final report of findings.

2.0 Asbestos Survey

2.1 Asbestos Survey Methodology

EDI performed a visual survey of building materials and collected representative samples of homogeneous suspect ACM, in accordance with EPA requirements, guidelines and standard industry practices. The representative sampling was performed using hand-tools without aid of power driven equipment. Based on the authorized scope of work, EDI was not required to repair damage from the representative sampling.

Only currently certified and licensed inspector(s) and (if appropriate) trainee(s) were utilized for this inspection.

The inspector(s) first reviewed supplied building documents, if applicable. A property/structure(s) walk-thru was then conducted to locate, identify, measure and separate identified suspect asbestos containing materials into homogeneous areas.

Samples were collected using EPA approved methods specifically designed for sample collection. Samples were taken utilizing the randomly distributive manner method while simultaneously applying amended water. Samples were immediately placed in a pre-labeled re-sealable plastic bag. To prevent accidental exposure, sample containers are made of a durable plastic designed to provide and airtight seal. The sampling instrument was subsequently wiped with a clean moist cloth to decontaminate the tool, prevent the potential release of asbestos fibers, and prevent cross contamination of subsequent samples. Sample areas were assessed to determine friability.

The following chart, as detailed by 40 CFR 763.86, is typically used (and in certain cases, required) for sampling surfacing materials that are spray-applied and troweled-on to walls and ceilings;

< 1000 s/f 3 samples 1000 – 5000 s/f 5 samples >5000 s/f 7 samples

9 samples are recommended by the EPA for all samples

A minimum of three (3) samples of other suspect homogeneous materials consisting of thermal systems insulation (TSI) on the mechanical systems;

A group letter or combination of letter and number was assigned to each homogenous material.

This combination serves as a prefix to identify materials of similar composition, texture, color, and date of installation, i.e., ceiling tile may be represented as CT1. Each sample was then assigned a sample number such as 01, 02, 03, etc.

All samples were identified on a signed and dated Chain-of-Custody document, which accompanied the samples to the laboratory.

The bulk samples were submitted to a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) accredited laboratory for bulk analysis. To ensure both quality and objectivity, an independent laboratory was used.

Laboratories are selected based on their current accreditations.

Suspected asbestos samples were analyzed using polarized light microscopy (PLM) / dispersion staining techniques in accordance with the EPA Method documents “US EPA 600/M4-82-020, 1982” & “US EPA 600/R-93/118, 1993”. Detection limits for this type of analysis are approximately one percent (by volume). All samples were analyzed by International Asbestos Testing Laboratories, Inc. (IATL) of Mt. Laurel, New Jersey. Laboratory results and accreditations are provided in Appendix B.

It should be noted when reviewing the data that multiple results can be reported for the same sample number. This is due to the fact that particular types of samples can produce multiple layers to be analyzed (i.e., floor tile and mastic, drywall and drywall compound, multi-layered TSI). However, while the laboratory will separate the different layers of the material for analysis, during the renovation if one layer of a multi-layered material is positive for asbestos, then all layers of that positive sample are considered positive for asbestos.

Some materials may not be accurately identified and/or quantified by PLM. As an example, the original fabrication of vinyl floor tile routinely involved milling of asbestos fibers to extremely small sizes. As a result, these fibers may go undetected under the standard PLM method.

Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) is required for a more definitive analysis of these materials. These types of flooring materials that are reported by laboratory analysis to be non-asbestos by PLM analysis are routinely submitted to an accredited laboratory for analysis under TEM for verification of asbestos content. No samples were tested with TEM analysis for this project.

2.2 Limited Asbestos Survey Results

SUSPECT ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS

The following suspect asbestos containing materials were identified and sampled:

Drywall, Tape and Joint Compound

White Linoleum with Grey Specks and Associated

Adhesive

Grey Linoleum with Grey Specks and Associated

Adhesive

Dark Gray Baseboard and Associated Adhesive

Grey Linoleum with Grey Streaks and Associated

Adhesive Exterior Door Caulk

White Linoleum and Associated Adhesive

12” x 12” Dark Gray Floor Tile and Associated Mastic

12” x 12” Light Gray Floor Tile and Associated Adhesive

Grey Carpet Square Adhesive

Dark Gray Baseboard and Associated Adhesive

Drywall, Tape and Joint Compound (original portion of building)

2’ x 4’ Ceiling Tile Blue Carpet Square Adhesive Gray Baseboard and Associated Adhesive

According to the AHERA Model Accreditation Plan, non-suspect material such as fiberglass, foam rubber and plastics do not warrant sampling.

SUSPECT MATERIALS REPORTED AS ACM

Based on the bulk sample laboratory analysis, none of the following suspect materials were reported to contain asbestos greater.

EDI did identify suspect ACM in the following materials. It should be noted that these materials were not tested due to the area being an active laboratory, and EDI did not want to compromise the integrity of the material within the facility. These materials should be presumed as ACM and handled as ACM until such time that they can be sampled and analyzed to determine asbestos content.

Assumed ACM

Transite Table Tops 2’x 4’ Ceiling Tile in the New Lab Roofing Materials

Ducts

Suspect asbestos containing materials were identified and sampled in accordance with the above-referenced survey methodology. Laboratory results for suspect materials that were identified and sampled are included in Appendix A – Table I – Asbestos Survey Analytical Summary.

It should be noted when reviewing the data that multiple results can be reported for the same sample number. This is due to the fact that particular types of samples can produce multiple layers to be analyzed (i.e., floor tile and mastic, drywall and drywall compound, multi-layered TSI). However, while the laboratory will separate the different layers of the material for analysis, during the renovation if one layer of a multi-layered material is positive for asbestos, then all layers of that positive sample are considered positive for asbestos.

2.3 Applicable Regulations

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

EPA's National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) (40 CFR 61, Subpart M) categorizes asbestos-containing materials (ACM) as any product that contains >1% asbestos, thereby ACM is regulated by EPA. EPA classifies the >1% asbestos materials as Regulated ACM, (RACM). Materials that contain <1% asbestos are not ACM; they are not regulated by EPA; and, are thereby not RACM.

Thermal system insulation (TSI) and sprayed-on or troweled-on asbestos is friable Regulated ACM (RACM); miscellaneous materials (floor tile and floor tile mastic) are classified as Category I Non-Friable Asbestos; and transite material is classified as Category II Non-Friable Asbestos, unless the material is made friable during demolition. Friable ACM is material that can be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to a powder by hand.

NESHAP requires at least ten working days’ notification prior to any renovation or demolition activity that will disturb greater than 160 square feet or 260 linear feet of RACM materials.

RACM removed during abatement must be disposed of at a landfill approved by the EPA to receive asbestos wastes.

NESHAP states that RACM, including friable ACM and non-friable ACM that has become or has a high probability of becoming friable, present in quantities exceeding 260 lineal feet on pipes or 160 square feet on facility components must be removed prior to the commencement of any demolition activities. NESHAP also states that Category 1 non-friable ACM does not need to be removed prior to demolition if it is not in poor condition and has not become friable.

Friable materials (with the exception of roofing products) and transite are typically required to be removed prior to a demolition. Asbestos containing floor tile and mastic are required to be removed from concrete prior to recycling. If a facility is demolished by intentional burning, all regulated asbestos containing materials including Category I and Category II non-friable ACM must be removed before burning.

Ohio Department of Health Asbestos Program (ODHAP)

ODHAP requires that a licensed abatement contractor perform the removal of ACM from the interior of facilities located within the State of Ohio. In addition, personnel performing the asbestos removal must be Ohio-licensed workers overseen by an Ohio-licensed supervisor. An Ohio-licensed Asbestos Project Designer should design the abatement of ACM, although no design is required under NESHAP regulations.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Construction Industry Standard (29 CFR) regulated materials that contain asbestos. Unlike EPA regulations, OSHA regulations DO APPLY to materials <1% asbestos. OSHA regulations specify minimum work practice standards and engineering controls for materials that contain <1% asbestos. OSHA regulations also specify more stringent engineering controls and work practices for employees handling ACM (>1% asbestos).

OSHA categorizes the removal of ACM, as defined by EPA, by “class” of material. Specific requirements for the removal of OSHA classified materials include, but are not limited to, regulated work areas, air monitoring, engineering controls, work practices, personal protective equipment, notification and training.

U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) requires special procedures for packaging, labeling and transportation of asbestos wastes to disposal facilities. Other regulations may apply depending upon the contractor’s means and methods.

3.0 Findings and Recommendations

The following is a summary of the findings and recommendations based on the limited hazardous material survey.

3.1 Asbestos Building Survey

ACM Materials

None of the suspect materials sampled were reported to contain asbestos in regulated quantities.

EDI did identify suspect ACM in the following materials. It should be noted that these materials were not tested due to the area being an active laboratory, and EDI did not want to compromise the integrity of the material within the facility

Assumed ACM

Transite Table Tops 2’x 4’ Ceiling Tile in the New Lab Roofing Materials

Ducts

If additional suspect ACMs are identified during the renovation, those materials should be assumed to be positive for asbestos until they can be assessed, sampled, and analyzed by a NVLAP accredited laboratory.

4.0 Limitations

The conclusions of this report are EDI’s professional opinions, based solely upon visual site observations and interpretations of laboratory analyses, as described in this report. The opinions presented herein apply to the site conditions existing at the time of EDI’s investigation and interpretation of current regulations pertaining to asbestos. Therefore, EDI’s opinions and recommendations may not apply to future conditions that may exist at the site, which we have not had the opportunity to evaluate. It should be noted that conditions change and that materials constantly degrade. All applicable federal, state and local regulations should always be verified prior to any work that will disturb or dislodge materials confirmed, assumed or presumed to contain asbestos.

Limited selective destruction of interior finishes and surfaces was included in the scope of work for the subject property in order to access identifiable concealed spaces, utility chases, and enclosed areas. The university was responsible for any patch and repair of surfaces.

EDI’s assessment was limited to observations, sampling and the analysis of suspect asbestos containing products in accessible portions of the area(s) covered by this survey. Materials in the building that are not considered building materials, are unusual or de minimis, or were inaccessible, due to common construction techniques, to the inspector were excluded from the inspection. As a result, additional asbestos containing building materials may be present in inaccessible areas (e.g. between walls, ceiling spaces enclosed by wallboard, interior of fire doors, etc.) of the structure that were not observed during the survey.

This inspection report is designed to assist the client in the understanding of the regulations regarding asbestos. However, it should not be used as a substitution for obtaining and familiarizing yourself with, including the compliance of, all federal, state, and local regulations prior to the start of any renovation or demolition activity that will disturb or dislodge ACM.

This report has been prepared for the exclusive use of the intended client, for the specific application to the defined property as addressed in this report. Any additional user of this report shall determine the suitability of the material contained herein for their intended use, and any such user assumes all risks and liability in connection therewith. No claim is made that these findings will remain applicable to future site activities and conditions. Interpretations by any such user from information contained in this report or the drawing of conclusions by any such user from information contained in this report shall be undertaken solely at the risk of said party.

At all times during the performance of the inspection, safety was a priority. Due to the emphasis on safety, there were no injuries, and there were no exposures to either EDI personnel or building occupants.

The survey was conducted in a manner consistent with that level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the environmental profession under similar conditions. No other warranty or guarantee, express or implied, is included or intended in this Report or otherwise.

5.0 References & Definitions

Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA)

Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) 3745-20

United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA)

Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), 40 CFR, Part 763

National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), Asbestos, 40 CFR, Part 61, November 20, 1990

Guidance for Controlling Asbestos-Containing Materials in Buildings (EPA 560/5- 85/024), June 1985

United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

29 CFR, Parts 1910 and 1926

29 CFR 1926.62

DEFINITIONS

Asbestos-containing material or “ACM” means a material or product that contains more than 1% of asbestos, as determined using the method specified in 40 CFR Part 763, Appendix E to Subpart E, Section I, “Polarized Light Microscopy,” and a material meeting the definition of suspect asbestos-containing material.

Asbestos Containing Products means, according to the U.S. EPA Method 600/R-93/116, Regulated Asbestos Containing Materials (RACM) are those materials found to contain greater than 1% asbestos per volume of bulk material sampled, by PLM. The term is not intended to include de minimis or inaccessible materials that do not present a risk of harm to public health and that generally would not be the subject of enforcement actions if brought to the attentions of appropriated regulatory agencies.

Asbestos Types are Chrysotile (white asbestos making up approximately 95% of all asbestos used in the United States), Amosite (brown asbestos making up approximately 5% of all asbestos used in the United States), Crocidolite (blue asbestos making up approximately less than 5% of all asbestos used in the United States), and rarely found in buildings are Anthophyllite, Tremolite & Actinolite.

Category I Non-friable Asbestos-Containing Material (ACM) means asbestos-containing packing, gaskets, resilient floor covering, and asphalt roofing products containing more than 1 percent asbestos as determined using the method specified in appendix E, subpart E, 40 CFR part 763, section 1, Polarized Light Microscopy.

Category II Non-friable ACM means any material, excluding Category I nonfriable ACM containing more than 1 percent asbestos as determined using the methods specified in appendix E, subpart E, 40 CFR part 763, section 1, Polarized Light Microscopy that, when dry, cannot be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure.

Demolition means the wrecking or taking out of any load-supporting structural member of a facility together with any related handling operations or the intentional burning (i.e. practice burns) of any facility.

Facility means any institutional, commercial, public, industrial, or residential structure, installation, or building (including any structure, installation, or building containing condominiums or individual dwelling units operated as a residential cooperative, but excluding residential buildings having four or fewer dwelling units); any ship; and any active or inactive waste disposal site. For purposes of this definition, any building, structure, or installation that contains a loft used as a dwelling is not considered a residential structure, installation, or building. Any structure, installation, or building that was previously subject to the Asbestos NESHAP is not excluded, regardless of its current use or function.

Friable Asbestos Material means any material containing more than 1 percent asbestos as determined using the method specified in appendix E, subpart E, 40 CFR part 763 section 1, Polarized Light Microscopy, that, when dry, can be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure.

Homogeneous Area means an area of surfacing materials, thermal surface insulation, or miscellaneous material that is uniform in color and texture and has the same installation date.

Lead-Based Paint Paint or surface coatings that contain lead levels greater than or equal to 1.0 milligram per square centimeter, or more than 0.5% lead by weight.

Miscellaneous Material means interior building material on structural components, structural members or fixtures, such as floor and ceiling tiles, and does not include surfacing material or thermal system insulation.

Multi-layered Material means a material that has a presence of discrete individual layers. EPA does not regard a sheet of “plasterboard,” sheetrock,” “wallboard,” or “gypsum board” by itself a multi-layered material.

Polarized Light Microscopy means an optical microscopy technique for analyzing bulk samples for asbestos in which the sample is illuminated with polarized light (light which vibrates in only one plane) to distinguish between different types of asbestos fibers by their shape and unique optical properties.

Presumed Asbestos Containing Material (PACM), as defined in 29 CFR 1910 & 1926, means thermal system insulation and surfacing material found in buildings constructed no later than 1980.

Regulated Asbestos-Containing Material (RACM), as defined in 40 CFR 61.141, means

(a) Friable asbestos material,

(b) Category I non-friable ACM that has become friable,

(c) Category I non-friable ACM that will be or has been subjected to sanding, grinding, cutting, or abrading, or

(d) 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 demolition or renovation operations.

Renovation means altering a facility or one or more facility components in any way, including the stripping or removal of Regulated Asbestos Containing Materials (RACM) from a facility component. A renovation could be, but not limited to, any interior renovation or remodel not affecting load-supporting structural members or a roof replacement.

Surfacing means any material that was sprayed-on or troweled-on, or otherwise applied to surfaces, such as acoustical plaster on ceilings and fireproofing materials on structural members, or other materials on surfaces for acoustical, fireproofing, or other purposes.

Thermal Systems Insulation means material applied to pipes, fittings, boilers, breeching, tanks, ducts, or other interior structural components to prevent heat loss or gain, or water condensation, or for other purposes.

Transmission Electron Microscopy means a method of microscopic analysis, which utilizes an electron beam that is focused onto a thin sample. As the beam penetrates (transmits) through the sample, the difference densities produces an image on a fluorescent screen from which samples can be identified and counted. Also used for analyzing air samples for asbestos.

Key to Common Asbestos Related Abbreviations

ACM ................................... Asbestos-Containing Material

ACBM ........................... Asbestos-Containing Building Material

AHERA ...................... Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act

CFR ..................................... Code of Federal Regulations

DOT .................................... Department of Transportation

EPA ................................ Environmental Protection Agency

FR .............................................. Federal Register

HEPA .................................. High Efficiency Particulate Air

HVAC .................. Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Systems

NESHAP ........ National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants

NIOSH ................ National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health

NIST ..................... National Institute for Standards and Technology

NVLAP .............. National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program

OSHA ..................... Occupational Safety and Health Administration

PACM........................... Presumed Asbestos Containing Material

PLM ..................................... Polarized Light Microscopy

RACM .......................... Regulated Asbestos Containing Material

TEM ............................... Transmission Electron Microscopy

TSI ..................................... Thermal Systems Insulation

APPENDIX A

Table I - Asbestos Survey Analytical Summary

MATERIAL

CODE MATERIAL DESCRIPTION APPROX.

QUANTITY APPROX. LOCATION LAB RESULTS

DW01-01 Drywall, tape and Joint Compound Under Stairs ND

DW01-02 Drywall, tape and Joint Compound BSL3 Janitor Closet ND

DW01-03 Drywall, tape and Joint Compound Loading Dock ND

FT01-01

12” x 12” White Floor tile with Grey Streaks and Associated Mastic

Under Stairs ND

FT01-02

12” x 12” White Floor tile with Grey Streaks and Associated Mastic

Hallway ND

FT01-03

12” x 12” White Floor tile with Grey Streaks and Associated Mastic

Loading Dock ND

FT03-01 Grey Linoleum and Associated Adhesive Room 088 ND

FT03-02 Grey Linoleum and Associated Adhesive Room 099 ND

FT03-03 Grey Linoleum and Associated Adhesive Room 124 ND

BB01-01 Dark Grey Baseboard and Associated Adhesive Under stairs ND

BB01-02 Dark Grey Baseboard and Associated Adhesive BSL3 Janitor Closet ND

BB01-03 Dark Grey Baseboard and Associated Adhesive Loading dock ND

FT02-01

12” X 12” Grey Floor Tile with Grey Streaks and Associated Mastic

Loading Dock ND

FT02-02

12” X 12” Grey Floor Tile with Grey Streaks and Associated Mastic

Loading Dock ND

FT02-03

12” X 12” Grey Floor Tile with Grey Streaks and Associated Mastic

Loading Dock ND

DC01-01 Exterior Door Caulk Loading Dock ND

DC01-02 Exterior Door Caulk Loading Dock ND

DC01-03 Exterior Door Caulk Loading Dock ND

FT04-01 White Linoleum with Associated Adhesive Dark Room ND

FT04-02 White Linoleum with Associated Adhesive Room 124 ND

FT04-03 White Linoleum with Associated Adhesive Room 132 ND

FT04-04 White Linoleum with Associated Adhesive Room 075 ND

FT04-05 White Linoleum with Associated Adhesive Room 063 ND

FT03-04 Grey Linoleum and Associated Adhesive Room 132 ND

FT03-05 Grey Linoleum and Associated Adhesive Room 063 ND

FT05-01 12” x 12” Dark Gray Floor Tile and Associated Mastic Hallway ND

FT05-02 12” x 12” Dark Gray Floor Tile and Associated Mastic Room 95D ND

FT05-03 12” x 12” Dark Gray Floor Tile and Associated Mastic Room 116G ND

FT06-01 12” x12” Light Grey Floor Tile and Associated Mastic Room 160 ND

FT06-02 12” x12” Light Grey Floor Tile and Associated Mastic Room 008 ND

MATERIAL

CODE MATERIAL DESCRIPTION APPROX.

QUANTITY APPROX. LOCATION LAB RESULTS

FT06-03 12” x12” Light Grey Floor Tile and Associated Mastic Hall Closet ND

CM01-01 Grey Carpet Square Mastic Room 141 ND

CM01-02 Grey Carpet Square Mastic Room 156 ND

CM01-03 Grey Carpet Square Mastic Library ND

BB01-04 Dark Grey Baseboard and Associated Adhesive Room 141 ND

BB01-05 Dark Grey Baseboard and Associated Adhesive Room 95D ND

BB01-06 Dark Grey Baseboard and Associated Adhesive Room 116G ND

BB01-07 Dark Grey Baseboard and Associated Adhesive Room 60 ND

BB01-08 Dark Grey Baseboard and Associated Adhesive Room 66A ND

BB01-09 Dark Grey Baseboard and Associated Adhesive Library ND

DW02-01 Drywall, Tape and Joint Compound Room 152 ND

DW02-02 Drywall, Tape and Joint Compound Room 168 ND

DW02-03 Drywall, Tape and Joint Compound Room 95D ND

DW02-04 Drywall, Tape and Joint Compound Room 116G ND

DW02-05 Drywall, Tape and Joint Compound Room 050 ND

DW02-06 Drywall, Tape and Joint Compound Library ND

CT01-01 2’ x 4’ Ceiling Tile Room 168 ND

CT01-02 2’ x 4’ Ceiling Tile Room 152 ND

CT01-03 2’ x 4’ Ceiling Tile Room 142 ND

CM02-01 Blue Carpet Square Adhesive Room 040 ND

CM02-02 Blue Carpet Square Adhesive Room 047 ND

CM02-03 Blue Carpet Square Adhesive Copy Room ND

BB02-01 Gray Baseboard and Associated Adhesive Room 021 ND

BB02-02 Gray Baseboard and Associated Adhesive Room 022 ND

BB02-03 Gray Baseboard and Associated Adhesive Room 050 ND

APPENDIX B

Asbestos Laboratory Results, Laboratory Certification and Chain-of-Custody

Lab No.: 6019196 Client No.: DW01-01

Description: White Sheetrock Facility:

Location: Under Stairs

Percent Asbestos:

None Detected

Percent Non-Asbestos Fibrous Material:

5 Cellulose

Percent Non-Fibrous Material:

Lab No.: 6019196(L2) Client No.: DW01-01

Description: White Joint Compound

Lab No.: 6019197 Client No.: DW01-02

Location: Janitor Closet

Lab No.: 6019197(L2) Client No.: DW01-02

Lab No.: 6019198 Client No.: DW01-03

Location: Loading Dock

Lab No.: 6019198(L2) Client No.: DW01-03

Laboratory Director Frank E. Ehrenfeld, III

Approved By:

Date Analyzed: 09/02/2016

8/30/2016Date Received:

Analyst: Toni Fisher

Analytical Method -US EPA 600, R93-116. Please refer to the Appendix of this report for further information regarding your analysis.

Signature:

9000 Commerce Parkway Suite B Mt. Laurel, New Jersey 08054

Telephone: 856-231-9449 Email: customerservice@iatl.com

CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS

Client: Environmental Design International

33 W Monroe, Suite 1825 Chicago IL 60603

9/2/2016Report Date:

Report No.: 518418 - PLM Project: 6751 Steger Drive, Cincinnati, OH Project No.: 0421.058

PLM BULK SAMPLE ANALYSIS SUMMARY

Client: ENV374

Dated : 9/13/2016 4:48:55 Page 1 of 18

Lab No.: 6019199 Client No.: FT01-01

Description: Grey Vinyl Sheet Flooring

Lab No.: 6019199(L2) Client No.: FT01-01

Description: Tan Mastic

Lab No.: 6019200 Client No.: FT01-02

Location: Hallway

Lab No.: 6019200(L2) Client No.: FT01-02

Lab No.: 6019201 Client No.: FT01-03

Lab No.: 6019201(L2) Client No.: FT01-03

Laboratory Director Frank E. Ehrenfeld, III

Approved By:

Date Analyzed: 09/02/2016

8/30/2016Date Received:

Analyst: Toni Fisher

Analytical Method -US EPA 600, R93-116. Please refer to the Appendix of this report for further information regarding your analysis.

Signature:

9000 Commerce Parkway Suite B Mt. Laurel, New Jersey 08054

Telephone: 856-231-9449 Email: customerservice@iatl.com

CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS

Client: Environmental Design International

33 W Monroe, Suite 1825 Chicago IL 60603

9/2/2016Report Date:

Report No.: 518418 - PLM Project: 6751 Steger Drive, Cincinnati, OH Project No.: 0421.058

PLM BULK SAMPLE ANALYSIS SUMMARY

Dated : 9/13/2016 4:48:55 Page 2 of 18

Lab No.: 6019202 Client No.: FT03-01

Location: Rm 088

Lab No.: 6019202(L2) Client No.: FT03-01

Location: Rm 088

Lab No.: 6019203 Client No.: FT03-02

Location: Rm 099

Lab No.: 6019203(L2) Client No.: FT03-02

Location: Rm 099

Lab No.: 6019204 Client No.: FT03-03

Location: Rm 124

Lab No.: 6019204(L2) Client No.: FT03-03

Laboratory Director Frank E. Ehrenfeld, III

Approved By:

Date Analyzed: 09/02/2016

8/30/2016Date Received:

Analyst: Toni Fisher

Analytical Method -US EPA 600, R93-116. Please refer to the Appendix of this report for further information regarding your analysis.

Signature:

9000 Commerce Parkway Suite B Mt. Laurel, New Jersey 08054

Telephone: 856-231-9449 Email: customerservice@iatl.com

CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS

Client: Environmental Design International

33 W Monroe, Suite 1825 Chicago IL 60603

9/2/2016Report Date:

Report No.: 518418 - PLM Project: 6751 Steger Drive, Cincinnati, OH Project No.: 0421.058

PLM BULK SAMPLE ANALYSIS SUMMARY

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Lab No.: 6019205 Client No.: BB01-01

Description: Grey Cove Base

Lab No.: 6019205(L2) Client No.: BB01-01

Lab No.: 6019206 Client No.: BB01-02

Lab No.: 6019206(L2) Client No.: BB01-02

Lab No.: 6019207 Client No.: BB01-03

Lab No.: 6019207(L2) Client No.: BB01-03

Laboratory Director Frank E. Ehrenfeld, III

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Lab No.: 6019208 Client No.: FT02-01

Location: Dock

Lab No.: 6019209 Client No.: FT02-02

Lab No.: 6019209(L2) Client No.: FT02-02

Lab No.: 6019210 Client No.: FT02-03

Lab No.: 6019210(L2) Client No.: FT02-03

Lab No.: 6019211 Client No.: DC01-01

Description: Grey Caulk

Location: Exterior Door Loading Dock

Laboratory Director Frank E. Ehrenfeld, III

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Lab No.: 6019212 Client No.: DC01-02

Lab No.: 6019213 Client No.: DC01-03

Lab No.: 6019214 Client No.: FT04-01

Location: Dark Rm

Lab No.: 6019214(L2) Client No.: FT04-01

Location: Dark Rm

Lab No.: 6019215 Client No.: FT04-02

Lab No.: 6019215(L2) Client No.: FT04-02

Laboratory Director Frank E. Ehrenfeld, III

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Date Analyzed: 09/02/2016

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Analyst: Toni Fisher

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Lab No.: 6019216 Client No.: FT04-03

Location: Rm 132

Lab No.: 6019216(L2) Client No.: FT04-03

Lab No.: 6019217 Client No.: FT04-04

Location: Rm 075

Lab No.: 6019217(L2) Client No.: FT04-04

Location: Rm 075

Lab No.: 6019218 Client No.: FT04-05

Location: Rm 063

Lab No.: 6019218(L2) Client No.: FT04-05

Laboratory Director Frank E. Ehrenfeld, III

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PLM BULK SAMPLE ANALYSIS SUMMARY

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Lab No.: 6019219 Client No.: FT05-01

Description: Grey Floor Tile

Lab No.: 6019219(L2) Client No.: FT05-01

Description: Black Mastic

Lab No.: 6019220 Client No.: FT05-02

Location: Hallway 95D

Lab No.: 6019220(L2) Client No.: FT05-02

Location: Hallway 95D

Lab No.: 6019221 Client No.: FT05-03

Location: Hallway 116G

Lab No.: 6019221(L2) Client No.: FT05-03

Location: Hallway 116G

Laboratory Director Frank E. Ehrenfeld, III

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Date Analyzed: 09/02/2016

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Analyst: Toni Fisher

Analytical Method -US EPA 600, R93-116. Please refer to the Appendix of this report for further information regarding your analysis.

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PLM BULK SAMPLE ANALYSIS SUMMARY

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Lab No.: 6019222 Client No.: FT06-01

Location: Hallway 160

Lab No.: 6019222(L2) Client No.: FT06-01

Location: Hallway 160

Lab No.: 6019223 Client No.: FT06-02

Location: Hallway 008

Lab No.: 6019223(L2) Client No.: FT06-02

Location: Hallway 008

Lab No.: 6019224 Client No.: FT06-03

Location: Hallway Hall Closet

Lab No.: 6019224(L2) Client No.: FT06-03

Location: Hallway Hall Closet

Laboratory Director Frank E. Ehrenfeld, III

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Date Analyzed: 09/02/2016

8/30/2016Date Received:

Analyst: Toni Fisher

Analytical Method -US EPA 600, R93-116. Please refer to the Appendix of this report for further information regarding your analysis.

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Report No.: 518418 - PLM Project: 6751 Steger Drive, Cincinnati, OH Project No.: 0421.058

PLM BULK SAMPLE ANALYSIS SUMMARY

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Lab No.: 6019225 Client No.: CM01-01

Location: Rm 141

Lab No.: 6019226 Client No.: CM01-02

Location: Rm 156

Lab No.: 6019227 Client No.: CM01-03

Location: Library

Lab No.: 6019228 Client No.: BB01-004

Location: Rm 141

Lab No.: 6019229 Client No.: BB01-005

Location: Rm 95D

Lab No.: 6019229(L2) Client No.: BB01-005

Laboratory Director Frank E. Ehrenfeld, III

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Date Analyzed: 09/02/2016

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Analyst: Toni Fisher

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33 W Monroe, Suite 1825 Chicago IL 60603

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Report No.: 518418 - PLM Project: 6751 Steger Drive, Cincinnati, OH Project No.: 0421.058

PLM BULK SAMPLE ANALYSIS SUMMARY

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Lab No.: 6019230 Client No.: BB01-006

Location: Rm 116G

Lab No.: 6019230(L2) Client No.: BB01-006

Lab No.: 6019231 Client No.: BB01-007

Location: Rm 60

Lab No.: 6019231(L2) Client No.: BB01-007

Location: Rm 60

Lab No.: 6019232 Client No.: BB01-008

Location: Rm 66A

Lab No.: 6019232(L2) Client No.: BB01-008

Location: Rm 66A

Laboratory Director Frank E. Ehrenfeld, III

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Date Analyzed: 09/02/2016

8/30/2016Date Received:

Analyst: Toni Fisher

Analytical Method -US EPA 600, R93-116. Please refer to the Appendix of this report for further information regarding your analysis.

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Client: Environmental Design International

33 W Monroe, Suite 1825 Chicago IL 60603

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Report No.: 518418 - PLM Project: 6751 Steger Drive, Cincinnati, OH Project No.: 0421.058

PLM BULK SAMPLE ANALYSIS SUMMARY

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Lab No.: 6019233 Client No.: BB01-009

Lab No.: 6019233(L2) Client No.: BB01-009

Lab No.: 6019234 Client No.: DW02-01

Location: Rm 152

Lab No.: 6019234(L2) Client No.: DW02-01

Lab No.: 6019235 Client No.: DW02-02

Location: Rm 168

Lab No.: 6019235(L2) Client No.: DW02-02

Laboratory Director Frank E. Ehrenfeld, III

Approved By:

Date Analyzed: 09/02/2016

8/30/2016Date Received:

Analyst: Toni Fisher

Analytical Method -US EPA 600, R93-116. Please refer to the Appendix of this report for further information regarding your analysis.

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Client: Environmental Design International

33 W Monroe, Suite 1825 Chicago IL 60603

9/2/2016Report Date:

Report No.: 518418 - PLM Project: 6751 Steger Drive, Cincinnati, OH Project No.: 0421.058

PLM BULK SAMPLE ANALYSIS SUMMARY

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Lab No.: 6019236 Client No.: DW02-03

Lab No.: 6019236(L2) Client No.: DW02-03

Lab No.: 6019237 Client No.: DW02-04

Lab No.: 6019237(L2) Client No.: DW02-04

Lab No.: 6019238 Client No.: DW02-05

Location: Rm 050

Lab No.: 6019238(L2) Client No.: DW02-05

Laboratory Director Frank E. Ehrenfeld, III

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Date Analyzed: 09/02/2016

8/30/2016Date Received:

Analyst: Toni Fisher

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33 W Monroe, Suite 1825 Chicago IL 60603

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Report No.: 518418 - PLM Project: 6751 Steger Drive, Cincinnati, OH Project No.: 0421.058

PLM BULK SAMPLE ANALYSIS SUMMARY

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Lab No.: 6019239 Client No.: DW02-06

Lab No.: 6019239(L2) Client No.: DW02-06

Lab No.: 6019240 Client No.: CT01-01

Description: Tan Ceiling Tile; 2x4

60 Cellulose 20 Fibrous Glass

Lab No.: 6019241 Client No.: CT01-02

Lab No.: 6019242 Client No.: CT01-03

Location: Rm 142

Lab No.: 6019243 Client No.: CM02-01

Location: Rm 040

Laboratory Director Frank E. Ehrenfeld, III

Approved By:

Date Analyzed: 09/02/2016

8/30/2016Date Received:

Analyst: Toni Fisher

Analytical Method -US EPA 600, R93-116. Please refer to the Appendix of this report for further information regarding your analysis.

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Client: Environmental Design International

33 W Monroe, Suite 1825 Chicago IL 60603

9/2/2016Report Date:

Report No.: 518418 - PLM Project: 6751 Steger Drive, Cincinnati, OH Project No.: 0421.058

PLM BULK SAMPLE ANALYSIS SUMMARY

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Lab No.: 6019244 Client No.: CM02-02

Location: Rm 047

Lab No.: 6019245 Client No.: CM02-03

Location: Copy Rm

Lab No.: 6019246 Client No.: BB02-01

Location: Rm 021

Lab No.: 6019246(L2) Client No.: BB02-01

Location: Rm 021

Lab No.: 6019247 Client No.: BB02-02

Location: Rm 022

Lab No.: 6019247(L2) Client No.: BB02-02

Location: Rm 022

Laboratory Director Frank E. Ehrenfeld, III

Approved By:

Date Analyzed: 09/02/2016

8/30/2016Date Received:

Analyst: Toni Fisher

Analytical Method -US EPA 600, R93-116. Please refer to the Appendix of this report for further information regarding your analysis.

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33 W Monroe, Suite 1825 Chicago IL 60603

9/2/2016Report Date:

Report No.: 518418 - PLM Project: 6751 Steger Drive, Cincinnati, OH Project No.: 0421.058

PLM BULK SAMPLE ANALYSIS SUMMARY

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Lab No.: 6019248 Client No.: BB02-03

Lab No.: 6019249 Client No.: FT03-04

Lab No.: 6019249(L2) Client No.: FT03-04

Lab No.: 6019250 Client No.: FT03-05

Lab No.: 6019250(L2) Client No.: FT03-05

Laboratory Director Frank E. Ehrenfeld, III

Approved By:

Date Analyzed: 09/02/2016

8/30/2016Date Received:

Analyst: Toni Fisher

Analytical Method -US EPA 600, R93-116. Please refer to the Appendix of this report for further information regarding your analysis.

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PLM BULK SAMPLE ANALYSIS SUMMARY

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Appendix to Analytical Report Customer Contact: Gary Flentge Analysis: US EPA 600, R93-116

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Analysis by US EPA 600 93-116: Determination of Asbestos in Bulk Building Materials by Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM).

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NIST-NVLAP No. 101165-0• NY-DOH No. 11021• AIHA-LAP, LLC No. 100188•

Quantification at <0.25% by volume is possible with this method. (PC) Indicates Stratified Point Count Method performed. (PC-Trace) means that asbestos was detected but is not quantifiable under the Point Counting regimen. Analysis includes all distinct separable layers in accordance with EPA 600 Method. If not reported or otherwise noted, layer is either not present or the client has specifically requested that it not be analyzed (ex. analyze until positive instructions). Small asbestos fibers may be missed by PLM due to resolution limitations of the optical microscope. Therefore, PLM is not consistently reliable in detecting asbestos in non-friable organically bound (NOB) materials. Quantitative transmission electron microscopy (TEM) is currently the only method that can pronounce materials as non-asbestos containing.

Analytical Methodology Alternatives: Your initial request for analysis may not have accounted for recent advances in regulatory requirements or advances in technology that are routinely used in similar situations for other qualified projects. You may have the option to explore additional analysis for further information. Below are a few options, listed as the matrix followed by the appropriate methodology. Also included are links to more information on our website.

Bulk Building Materials that are Non-Friable Organically Bound (NOB) by Gravimetric Reduction techniques employing PLM and…