AMC-077-1A Asbestos Containing Materials.pdf

AMC-077-1A

AUGUST 1995

SUPERSEDING

AMC-077-1

JUNE 1993

NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION (NOAA)

ATLANTIC MARINE CENTER

STANDARD SPECIFICATION AMC-077-1A

ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS

1. SCOPE. This specification contains the general requirements for monitoring, handling, removing, disposing, and all other activities related to asbestos-containing materials (ACM) by a Contractor on or for NOAA ships and boats.

2. REFERENCES.

(a) 29 CFR 1915.1001

(b) (deleted)

(c) 40 CFR 61, Subpart M, sections 61.140 through 61.157

(d) NOAA Standard Specification AMC-635-1(series), "Thermal Insulation for Piping"

(e) NOAA Standard Specification AMC-635-2(series), "Thermal Insulation for Compartments"

3. REQUIREMENTS.

3.1 General.

3.1.1 Except as otherwise specified, the contractor shall

provide all labor, material, equipment, services, tools, facilities, supervision, and technical expertise needed to accomplish the work required by this specification.

3.1.2 The contractor shall be responsible for compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, ordinances, and standards. In the event a conflict should exist between this specification and any applicable regulation, ordinance, or standard, the requirement(s) of the regulation, ordinance, or standard shall take precedence. In those instances where this specification may be more stringent or explicit, comply with this specification.

3.1.3 Whenever federal, state, or local regulations, ordinances, or standards require compliance by the "owner" or

"operator", the contractor shall be fully responsible and liable for the compliance.

3.1.4 Definition of terms used in these specifications shall

be the same as those used in references (a) and (c).

3.1.5 The contractor shall provide a full-time ACM Project

Manager who has overall responsibility for compliance with this specification and all applicable federal, state and local regulations relating to ACM. The Project Manager shall be experienced in administration and supervision of asbestos abatement projects including ACM identification, work practices, protective measures, and disposal procedures. The Project Manager shall be a Qualified Person as defined in and meeting the requirements of reference (a).

This person must have a minimum of two years on-the-job training in asbestos abatement procedures.

3.1.6 For purposes of this specification, Appendices B and

F of reference (a) shall be considered "mandatory" and all work shall comply with the recommendations contained therein.

3.1.7 Deleted

3.1.8 The Contacting Officer's Technical Representative

(COTR) is the government official responsible for inspecting the work, monitoring progress, and accepting the work. Normally, the COTR will be designated in the ordering procurement document. If not designated in the ordering procurement document, the COTR shall be the person specified by procurement document authorizing official (Contracting Officer or other procurement agent).

3.2 Work Site Inspections. Within 24 hours after commencement of the contract performance period, conduct an inspection of each work site that will involve a demolition or renovation operation as defined and required by reference (c). The inspection shall be conducted by the ACM Project Manager. Within 24 hours after the inspection(s), the Project Manager shall submit a report to the COTR for each work site. The report shall be submitted using the form shown in Appendix A. A contractor-generated form may be substituted for Appendix A if it provides all the information shown of Appendix A.

3.3 Asbestos Handling Plan.

3.3.1 At least three working days before the scheduled start

of any work with ACM, the Contractor's ACM Project Manager shall prepare and submit to the COTR two copies of an "Asbestos Abatement Plan." Earlier submittal should be made when practical to allow time for corrections and resubmital, if necessary.

3.3.2 As a minimum, the "Asbestos Abatement Plan" shall contain the following:

a. Detailed procedures for removal, handling, and disposing of the asbestos-containing materials. Include sufficient details to demonstrate compliance with references (a) and (c) and this specification.

b. Physical description of the work area(s), including locations and construction details of containment and decontamination facilities.

c. Description of the approximate amount of each type (Category I nonfriable, Category II nonfriable, and Friable) of ACM likely to be disturbed during the work.

d. Statement regarding EPA-notification requirements applicability. If notification is required, include a copy of the completed notification form submitted to EPA.

e. Names and records of training provided to workers involved with the ACM work, including persons designated as the "Project Manager" and "Qualified Person."

f. An air monitoring plan, including description of air sampling equipment, techniques, and frequency.

g. List of equipment and clothing to be worn or used by workers.

h. Schedule for turning off and sealing existing ventilation systems and a description of the local exhaust ventilation system to be used.

i. Details of the employee exposure monitoring methods, policies, and procedures.

j. If the work is to be accomplished in a State that requires that asbestos workers or contractor, or both, be licensed, include copies of the licenses in the plan.

k. Description of work practices to be observed by workers, including methods to be used to remove ACM and description of wetting agents to be used.

l. Description of the method to be used to seal and transport ACM waste materials.

m. Location and name of the waste disposal site, including the EPA license number.

n. Description of cleanup procedures to be used following asbestos removal before opening the work site to unrestricted access.

o. Procedures and circumstances for reporting events of unusual and significant nature.

p. Contingency plan for emergencies, including fire, accident, power failure, negative air system failure, supplied air system failure, and any other event that may require modification or abridgment of decontamination or work area isolation procedures.

3.3.3 Within three working days after the plan's receipt, the COTR will return a copy of the plan to the Contractor, marked with one of the following actions:

a. "Accepted" indicates that the plan is returned for unrestricted use as submitted to the COTR without changes. Work covered by the plan may proceed without further direction.

b. "Accepted as Noted" indicates that the plan is returned for changes or corrections as noted on the submittal or provided separately. Acceptance is conditional upon the changes being made, but resubmittal of the plan is not required. Work covered by the plan may proceed after the changes have been made.

c. "Not Accepted" indicates that the plan is returned for changes noted on the submittal or provided separately. The plan must be revised and resubmitted. Within three workdays after receipt of the revised plan, the COTR will return a copy to the Contractor, marked with one of the actions indicated herein.

3.3.4 No ACM-related work shall start until the "Asbestos

Abatement Plan" has been accepted by the COTR. Acceptance by the COTR does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for full compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, laws, and ordinances.

3.4 Government-Furnished Services. If the work is being performed on a ship at a government facility and unless otherwise specified, NOAA will provide the following temporary services to assist the Contractor during ACM-related activities.

3.4.1 Electricity. Adequate electrical service will be

provided either on the ship or on the dock for operating the Contractor's tools and equipment. The Contractor shall be responsible for making all electrical connections and for providing all cables, plugs, adapters, and other materials for making the connections.

3.4.2 Water. Water service will be provided for use in

accomplishing the work. Service will be limited to that which can be provided by the government's installed equipment and does not include providing of any hoses or fittings.

3.5 Air Monitoring.

3.5.1 The Contractor shall collect air samples in sufficient

numbers and locations as needed to satisfy all federal, state, and local regulations. Notwithstanding the regulatory requirements, the Contractor shall collect as a minimum the following air samples:

a. Before starting work, establish a base line of air quality by taking two air samples inside each work area and one sample from each area adjacent to a work area.

b. After start of work, take two samples daily from inside each work area and two samples daily from each area adjacent to each work area until cleanup of the work area has been completed and the work area has been cleared for unrestricted access by satisfying the release criteria specified below.

c. After work area(s) has been cleaned and before removal of isolation barriers, take five air samples of each work area and five air samples outside the work area in a compartment adjacent to a work area. Use aggressive sampling methods specified below for collecting these samples. If additional cleaning is necessary to satisfy the release criteria specified below, the required air samples shall be repeated until the release criteria have been satisfied.

3.5.2 All samples shall be analyzed promptly by a testing

laboratory accredited by the American Industrial Hygiene Association. A verbal analysis report of each sample shall be made available to the COTR within 24 hours after the sample is collected.

Document each verbal report with a written report within three working days after the sample is collected.

3.5.3 NOAA reserves the right, at its option, to take

additional air samples as desired to monitor the air quality in and adjacent to each work area. All costs associated with collection and analysis of these additional air samples will be the responsibility of NOAA.

3.6 Work Area Cleaning and Clearance Procedures.

3.6.1 After all ACM has been removed from the work area, thoroughly clean all surfaces. Clean surfaces from which ACM was removed by wire brushing, HEPA vacuuming, and wiping them with amended water. All surfaces in the enclosed work area must be free of visible dust before final air samples are collected.

3.6.2 Air samples collected after cleaning to satisfy the

release criteria shall be collected using the following aggressive sampling methods:

a. Before starting the sampling pumps, direct the exhaust from forced air equipment (such as a one horsepower leaf blower) against all bulkheads, overheads, decks, ledges, and other surfaces in the work area.

b. Place a 20-inch fan in the center of the work area.

Operate the fan on slow speed and point it toward the overhead.

c. Collect the air samples. Then turn off the fan.

3.6.3 The work area enclosure shall not be dismantled and the work area shall not be opened to unrestricted access until the air samples analysis' show that the release criteria have been satisfied.

The release criteria have been satisfied when both of the following occur:

a. the average fiber concentration of samples collected in the work area is not statistically larger than the average of the samples collected outside the work area.

b. the final air samples collected inside the work area show that asbestos fiber concentration is not greater than 0.01 f/cc.

3.7 Waste Shipment Records. For all asbestos-containing waste material generated while working under the requirements of this specification, the Contractor's ACM Project Manager shall initiate a waste shipment record in accordance with reference (c). Provide a copy of the waste shipment record to the COTR within 24 hours after shipping the ACM waste. Within 45 days after the ACM waste was accepted by the transporter, provide to the COTR a copy of the waste shipment record that has been signed by the owner or operator of the disposal site. If the signed waste shipment record is not received by the COTR, NOAA will notify EPA of the deficiency. The COTR's final acceptance of work will not provided until the signed waste shipment record has been received.

3.8 Replacement Materials. Unless otherwise specified, ACM which is removed shall not be reinstalled. Instead, replace the ACM with a suitable nonasbestos material as follows:

3.8.1 Overhead Panels. Replace ACM panels with vinyl-clad

aluminum panels having a color and texture that closely match the existing ACM panels. The aluminum panels shall be a minimum of .050 inches thick and shall be mounted to the overhead gridwork with cadmium-plated self-tapping screws at 6-inch intervals along the panel edges. The aluminum panels shall be insulated from steel gridwork using 1/8-inch thick by 1-inch wide Chromelock insulating tape. Cover seams and edges of the new panels with matching trim pieces. When completed, the new panels and trim pieces shall blend with existing panels and trim to the extent practical.

3.8.2 Bulkhead Panels. Replace ACM bulkhead panels with new

panels that match the existing panels as closely as practical. The replacement panels shall be same thickness and size, and shall be installed using the same techniques and configuration as the existing. The color and patterns shall match existing as closely as practical.

3.8.3 Insulation. Replace ACM insulation with new insulation

in accordance with references (d) or (e), as applicable.

3.8.4 Other Materials. All other ACM materials shall be

replaced with new materials that, to the extent practical, match the existing materials in composition, strength, design, type, size, function, service and appearance.

3.8.5 COTR Acceptance. Before ordering or installing

replacement materials, submit to the COTR a sample of the proposed replacement materials. Meet with the COTR and discuss the installation details to insure that the materials and installation will be acceptable to the COTR.

3.9 Check Lists.

3.9.1 Before and during each ACM removal or handling operation, the ACM Project Manager shall complete the "Checklist for Asbestos Work" provided as Appendix B.

3.9.2 At the completion of each ACM removal or handling

operation, the ACM Project Manager shall complete the "Report of Asbestos Work" provided as Appendix C.

3.9.3 Blank copies of the forms will be provided, upon request, by the COTR.

3.9.4 Submit two copies of each check list to the COTR within 24 hours after their completion.

APPENDIX A

DEMOLITION OR RENOVATION OPERATION WORK SITE

PRE-WORK INSPECTION REPORT

SHIP:

DATE:

COMPARTMENT/AREA:

TYPE OF OPERATION SCHEDULED:

RECORD OF ACM FOUND

SUSPECT MATERIAL

DESCRIPTION

QUANTITY

FRIABLE/

NONFRIABLE

CAT

I or II

CONDITION

REMARKS:

INSPECTOR:

TITLE:

EMPLOYER:

APPENDIX B

CHECK LIST FOR ASBESTOS WORK

ON NOAA SHIPS

DATE(S):

RESPOND "YES", "NO", OR "N/A" TO EACH OF THE FOLLOWING:

_______ Has the "Asbestos Handling Plan" for this work been accepted by the

COTR?

_______ Have air samples been collected prior to beginning ACM removals to establish a base line?

_______ Has the ship's ventilation system to the work area been turned off and ventilation ducts sealed?

_______ Has an isolation enclosure been constructed in accordance with Appendix F of

29 CFR 1915.1001?

_______ Is the negative pressure and filter system installed and operating properly?

_______ Have the following hygiene facilities been provided in accordance with

29 CFR

1915.1001: _______ clean room?________ shower? ________ equipment room?

_______ Have warning signs been posted?

_______ Are adequate ACM waste disposal containers on hand at the work area?

_______ Have all workers been provided with and are they using proper NIOSH-approved respirators and disposable protective clothing?

_______ Is ACM being adequately wetted before removal?

_______ Is ACM waste material being bagged/sealed promptly after removal?

_______ Are all ACM waste containers being properly labeled?

_______ Are daily air samples being collected as required by the contract?

_______ Has the work area been properly cleaned and air samples collected using aggressive sampling methods? Has the release criteria been satisfied before dismantling the isolation barriers?

_______ Has all ACM waste been shipped to an approved ACM waste disposal facility and a copy of all waste shipment records provided to the COTR?

COMMENTS: (Explain all "NO" and "N/A" responses)

ACM PROJECT MANAGER SIGNATURE:

COMPANY NAME & ADDRESS:

APPENDIX C

REPORT OF ASBESTOS WORK

DATE(S):

LOCATION OF SHIP:

WORK DESCRIPTION:

CERTIFICATION OF ASBESTOS CLEANUP

I have inspected the site in which the above asbestos work was conducted and certify that the work site has been cleaned of all visible asbestos debris.

All raw asbestos ends have been sealed to prevent airborne contamination.

Air samples have been collected in accordance with Standard Specification AMC-077-1A. Laboratory analysis of the samples have confirmed that the release criteria specified by AMC-077-1A has been attained and the compartment/area is safe for unrestricted access.

I have directed the removal of asbestos hazard signs and have requested that the ship's general ventilation be restored.

CERTIFICATION OF ASBESTOS REMOVED

The amount of asbestos removed from the ship was properly bagged, sealed, and labeled. The asbestos was taken to the following licensed disposal facility.

Facility: _________________________________ Amount:_____________ ( lbs. oz.)

License No.______________________

SIGNATURE OF ACM PROJECT MANAGER:

DATE:

NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR: