ACM Report-Certification - 812578_PR-330.pdf

ASBESTOS CONTAINING BUILDING MATERIALS

INSPECTION REPORT

PREPARED FOR

PUERTO RICO HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION

AUTHORITY

SAMPLING CONDUCTED AT

PROJECT ID: AC-806541

EMERGENCY RELIEF PROGRAM

SIGNING AND GUARDRAILS –

HURRICANE MARIA EFFORTS,

SELECTIVE GUARDRAILS ON PR-330

SAN GERMÁN, PUERTO RICO

ZEM-21287

JANUARY, 2022

PREPARED BY:

ZIMMETRY ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CORP.

PO BOX 3545 BAYAMÓN, PR 00958

PHONE: 787.995.0005

WWW.ZIMMETRY.COM

INFO@ZIMMETRY.COM

Asbestos Containing Materials Inspection

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TABLE OF CONTENT

TABLE OF FIGURES .................................................................................................................... i

TABLE OF TABLES .................................................................................................................... ii

LIST OF APPENDICES ............................................................................................................... iii

SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Project Description

SECTION 2: ASBESTOS CONTAINING BUILDING MATERIALS INSPECTION REPORT

2.1 Overview of the Evaluation

2.2 Inspection and Sampling Methodology

2.3 Results and Discussion

2.4 Conclusion and Recommendations

2.5 Conditions and Limitations

2.6 Environmental Assessment Report Certification

SECTION 3: APPENDICES

Appendix A: Sampling Data Results and Chain of Custody

Appendix B: Project Photographs

Appendix C: Certifications, Licenses, and Accreditations

Appendix D: Aerial Location View

Appendix E: Project Plan and Guardrail Location Map

Appendix F: Certification of No Presence of Asbestos (Form PGC-009)

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TABLE OF FIGURES

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TABLE OF TABLES

Table 1 Asbestos Regulatory Levels

Table 2 Asbestos Sampling Results

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LIST OF APPENDICES

Appendix A: Sampling Data Results and Chain of Custody

Appendix B: Project Photographs

Appendix C: Certifications, Licenses, and Accreditations

Appendix D: Aerial Location View

Appendix E: Project Plan and Guardrail Location Map

Appendix F: Certification of No Presence of Asbestos (Form PGC-009)

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SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION

An Asbestos Containing Building Materials (ACBM) inspection was conducted on

December 30, 2021 at selective guardrails located at PR-330 from Km 3.77 to Km 5.83 in

San Germán, Puerto Rico as part of PRHTA Emergency Relief Program, Signing and

Guardrails - Hurricane Maria Efforts for the Municipalities of Maricao, San Germán and San

Sebastián – AC-806541 project. The asbestos containing building materials inspection was performed to identify materials that contains asbestos fibers above allowable levels and to assist with the compliance of local, state and federal regulations.

1.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The project consisted in the evaluation of the aforementioned project. The evaluation found that no asbestos containing materials were identified during the inspection through the site.

To support conclusions in this report, refer to the Project Photographs in Section 3, Appendix

B.

GPS locations of selective guardrails included in AC-806541 project from PR-330 Km 3.77 to Km 5.83 are:

• Km 3.77, Rosario Peñon ward, San Germán: 18.142130, -67.072495

• Km 4.35, Rosario Peñon ward, San Germán: 18.145125, -67.069613

• Km 5.83, Rosario Bajo ward, San Germán: 18.15335, -67.0791413

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SECTION 2: ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS SURVEY REPORT

2.1 OVERVIEW OF THE EVALUATION

This asbestos containing materials (ACM) survey is an inspection to identify the location of any ACM that exist within. Our scope of work services for this project consisted of the following tasks:

• A walk-through and visual inspection of the structure in order to detect the presence of any suspicious material.

• If applicable, perform an inventory of suspected ACM.

• Bulk samples shall be collected from each homogeneous area within the project site if suspicious material (ACM) is observed.

• Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) Analysis will be used to recognize and identify samples containing ACM.

• Final Inspection Report.

The inspection was conducted with inspectors accredited by the Department of Natural and

Environmental Resources (DNER) of Puerto Rico and United States Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) with experience, education and training in the recognition of potential ACM and approved bulk sampling techniques. Some areas may not have been directly accessible due to the physical hazards encountered within. In these areas assumptions based on findings in other areas were made whenever possible. These assumptions are duly noted as such in this report.

The inspection was performed in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency recommended procedures found in EPA-450/2-78-014 (Parts I and II), EPA 560/5-85-024, and 40 CFR 763. These procedures call for the visual inspection of the building for suspect friable material and collection and analysis of representative samples of suspect material. The

EPA Asbestos National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) standard defines friable ACM as any material containing over one percentage (>1%) by weight of any type of asbestos mineral forms that, when dry, can be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure. Non-friable ACM is any material that contains over one percentage (>1%) by weight of any type of asbestos mineral forms and cannot be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure.

2.2 INSPECTION AND SAMPLING METHODOLOGY

An initial inspection is carried out in the project site to identify the presence of any suspicious material in the structure. If ACM is not present, no further action is required.

However, if asbestos is detected, samples must be collected following EPA procedures. The bulk sampling procedures utilized for the collection of the ACM, required the establishment of homogeneous sampling areas. A homogeneous sampling area is defined as an area of friable or non-friable material of similar type that appears to be applied or constructed during the same time period.

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When samples of a homogeneous material are collected, they are labeled and transported for analysis. Each type of asbestos displays a unique property when subject to PLM. Properties are unique to crystalline asbestos form and; therefore, can be used to identify the type of asbestos mineral as chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, anthophyllite, tremolite and actinolite.

Percentage of each asbestos mineral type is determined by visual estimation, by mixing the sample thoroughly to provide a more accurate percentage. Any material containing over one percentage (>1%) by weight of any type of asbestos mineral forms is considered by the

USEPA to be asbestos containing material; and if disturbed, it must be handled according to specific State and Federal Regulations.

TABLE 1: ASBESTOS REGULATORY LEVELS

40 CFR Sec. 763.83 Definitions

Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) > 1.0 % by weight

Any collected asbestos bulk samples will be submitted for standard turnaround time analysis to Analytical Environmental Services, Inc (AES). in Atlanta GA. AES is Certified Proficient by the National Institute of Science and Technology NVLAP program for bulk sample asbestos analysis; Laboratory Id 102082-0. The method of analysis will be polarized light microscopy with dispersion staining, as recommended by the US EPA.

2.3 RESULTS AND DISCCUSIONS

During the inspection, no asbestos containing materials were identified on the evaluated site.

2.4 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

A complete visual inspection conducted at the project site, pursuant to the requirements of

Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) (40 CFR 763, subpart E) and EPA guidance demonstrates that no ACM is present in the area after evaluating guardrail, guardrail nose and guardrail base at the road. Therefore, no samples of suspected materials containing asbestos were collected at the project. No further action required.

2.5 CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS—DISCLAIMER

Zimmetry Environmental Management Corp., has performed this asbestos containing building materials inspection in a thorough and professional manner consistent with commonly accepted industry standards and in compliance with the Puerto Rico DNER

Regulation for the Control of Atmospheric Pollution, Rule 422. The Preparer cannot guarantee and does not warrant that this evaluation has identified all adverse environmental factors and/or conditions affecting this property on the date of the evaluation.

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The results reported and conclusions reached by the Preparer are solely for the benefit of the

Owner and occupants. The results and opinions in this report, based solely on the conditions found at the property on the date of the evaluation, are valid only on that date. The Preparer assumes no obligation to advise the client of any changes in any real or potential asbestos hazards at this structure beyond the date of the property evaluation.

The Asbestos Containing Building Materials inspection was performed to ready accessible components and surfaces. If additional suspected components that could contain asbestos are encountered, they shall be managed as containing asbestos until the appropriate laboratory analysis is performed.

The EPA Asbestos National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) standard defines friable ACM as any material containing over one percentage (>1%) by weight of any type of asbestos mineral forms that, when dry, can be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure. Non-friable ACM is any material that contains over one percentage (>1%) by weight of any type of asbestos mineral forms and cannot be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure.

2.6 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT REPORT CERTIFICATION

Zimmetry Environmental Management Corp. has performed this asbestos containing building materials inspection in a thorough and professional manner consistent with commonly accepted industry standards. The inspection was conducted on December 30, 2021 by Harry

Peña, state-certified inspector ASB-0121-0088-SI qualified by experience, education and training in the recognition of asbestos containing materials and approved sampling techniques.

Harry Peña, MSEM

Environmental Building Consultant

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SECTION 3: APPENDICES

Appendix A: Sampling Data Results and Chain of Custody

Appendix B: Project Photographs

Appendix C: Certifications, Licenses, and Accreditations

Appendix D: Aerial Location View

Appendix E: Project Plan and Guardrail Location Map

Appendix F: Certification of No Presence of Asbestos (Form PGC-009)

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APPENDIX A: SAMPLING DATA AND CHAIN OF CUSTODY

During the inspection, no asbestos containing materials were identified on the evaluated site;

Therefore, no samples of suspected materials containing asbestos were collected at the project. To support conclusions in this report, Table 3: Asbestos Sampling Results includes the guardrails components of guardrails inspected, its location, inspection date and results.

TABLE 2: ASBESTOS SAMPLING RESULTS

KM OF

GUARDRAILS

INSPECTED

GPS

LOCATIONS

GUARDRAIL

COMPONENTS

INSPECTION

DATE

SAMPLE ID

SAMPLE

DESCRIPTION

SAMPLE

RESULTS

Km 3.77, Rosario Peñon ward, San Germán 18.142130, -67.072495

Guardrail, Guardrail Base 12/30/2021

NO SAMPLES

COLLECTED

NO SAMPLES

COLLECTED

NO SAMPLES

COLLECTED

Km 4.35, Rosario Peñon ward, 18.145125, -67.069613

Guardrail, Guardrail Nose, Guardrail Base

12/30/2021

NO SAMPLES

COLLECTED

NO SAMPLES

COLLECTED

NO SAMPLES

COLLECTED

Km 5.83,, Rosario Bajo ward 18.15335, -67.0791413

Guardrail, Guardrail Base 12/30/2021

NO SAMPLES

COLLECTED

NO SAMPLES

COLLECTED

NO SAMPLES

COLLECTED

San Germán

San Germán

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Photographic documentation is for reference purposes and doesn't necessarily include all the materials containing asbestos. 7

APPENDIX B: PROJECT PHOTOGRAPHS

PR-330

Km 3.77, Rosario Peñon ward, San Germán Guardrail

Guardrail Base

PR-330

Km 4.35, Rosario Peñon ward, San Germán Guardrail

Guardrail Nose

Guardrail Base

PR-330

Km 5.83, Rosario Bajo ward, San Germán Guardrail

Guardrail Base

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APPENDIX C: CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND

ACCREDITATIONS

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APPENDIX D: AERIAL LOCATION VIEW

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APPENDIX D: AERIAL LOCATION VIEW

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APPENDIX E: PROJECT LOCATION MAP AND PLAN

Isamar Line

Isamar Text Box Location of inspected guardrail

Isamar Text Box Location of inspected guardrail

Polygonal Line

Isamar Text Box Location of inspected guardrail

Polygonal Line

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APPENDIX F: CERTIFICATION OF NO PRESENCE OF

ASBESTOS (FORM PGC-009)

Forma PGC-009

GOBIERNO DE PUERTO RICO

OFICINA DEL GOBERNADOR

JUNTA DE CALIDAD AMBIENTAL

Área de Calidad de Agua

CERTIFICACION DE NO PRESENCIA DE ASBESTO

EN ESTRUCTURAS A DEMOLERSE

(Deberá completarse en letra de molde o impresa)

PGC-_____________________

PARA USO OFICIAL

Yo, _____Isamar Rivera__________, mayor de edad, ___casada_____, y vecino de_______Bayamón___________ (Nombre) (Estado Civil) (Municipio)

Dirección Postal___ PO Box 3545____Bayamón__________ 00958________________________________________ (Pueblo) (Zip Code)

Teléfonos: Residencial (_787__) __550_- _2061___ Oficina (_787_) _995__- __0005__ Ext._________

Fax (__787_) __995_- __0005__

Certifico que:

1. La estructura localizada en__________________________________________________, la cual será objeto de una demolición se encuentra libre de asbesto.

2. La información antes indicada es cierta y correcta.

3. Afirmo y reconozco las consecuencias de incluir y someter información falsa en este documento.

4. Para que así conste, firmo la presente certificación en ________ Bayamón_______________ de Puerto Rico, (Municipio) hoy día ____ de ____________________ de _________

Firma y Sello del Profesional o

Firma del Inspector de Asbesto registrado por la JCA (Original)

Nota: Ingenieros o Arquitectos deberán someter evidencia de que se encuentra al día en el pago de sus cuotas de colegiación e Inspectores de Asbesto deberán someter evidencia de la tarjeta de registro provista por la JCA.

Dirección Física: Ave. Ponce de León 1308, Carr. Estatal 8838, Sector el Cinco, Río Piedras, PR 00926

Dirección Postal: Apartado 11488, Santurce, PR 00910-1488

Tel. (787) 767-8181 • Fax (787) 767-1962

Harry Text Box

Harry Text Box diciembre

Harry Text Box

Harry Text Box Hurricane Maria Recovery Efforts for Signing and Guardrails Improvements at Maricao, San Germán and San Sebastián Municipalities Project: AC-806541 Selective Guardrails on PR-330 Km 3.77 to Km 5.83 San Germán, PR

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