Bldg. 2009 Asbestos Survey.pdf

Asbestos Survey

FORT BLISS - BUILDING 2009

April 07, 2020

Prepared for:

Paul Raisch

Bldg. 622 Taylor Rd.

Fort Bliss, Texas 79916

Prepared by:

Cherokee Nation Management and Consulting

Bldg. 622 Taylor Rd.

Fort Bliss, Texas 79916

Attention: Paul Raisch Phone: (915) 568-2638

Re: Asbestos Inspection Fort Bliss - Building 2009 Fort Bliss, Texas

Mr. Raisch

The purpose of this report is to present the results of an asbestos survey performed on April 07, 2020, at building 2009. We understand that this survey was requested due to the possibly planned demolition and/or renovation activities which may involve the structure.

Asbestos in regulated activities was identified in samples of black linoleum flooring, flooring material, door caulking, and black 9”X9” tile. Trace amounts of asbestos were found in window glazing. Please refer to the attached report for details.

CNMC appreciates the opportunity to provide this service to DPW - Fort Bliss. If you have any questions regarding this report, or if you need assistance with project oversight and sampling during demolition or renovation of this building, please contact the undersigned at (915) 568-7986.

Respectfully Submitted, Cherokee Nation Management and Consulting

Paul Rodriguez Francisco Lujan Asbestos Inspector Asbestos Inspector TDSHS License No. 603032 TDSHS License No. 601161

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

1.0 INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………………..1

1.1 Project Objective………………………………………………………..2

2.0 BUILDING DESCRIPTION…………………………………………………….2

3.0 FIELD ACTIVITIES……………………………………………………………..3

3.1 Review of Previous Inspection report(s)……………………………..3

3.2 Visual Assessment…………………….……………………………….3

3.3 Physical Assessment…………………..………………………………3

3.4 Sample Collection………………………………………………………3

3.5 Sample Analysis………………………………………………………..4

4.0 REGULATORY OVERVIEW…………………………………………………..4

5.0 FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS…………………………………….5

6.0 GENERAL COMMENTS………………………………………………………5

APPENDIX A ASBESTOS SURVEY SAMPLE SUMMARY

APPENDIX B CONFIRMED ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS

AND BUILDING DIAGRAMS

APPENDIX C ASBESTOS ANALYTICAL LABORATORY DATA

APPENDIX D LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

ASBESTOS SURVEY REPORT

Fort Bliss - Building 2009

Fort Bliss, Texas

1.0 INTRODUCTION

On April 07, 2020, an asbestos-containing materials (ACM) survey was conducted to establish asbestos content present in the building materials associated with building 2009. The survey was conducted, and bulk samples were obtained by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) accredited Asbestos Inspectors, Miguel Alexis Flores Hernandez, and Omar Vallez. Both Mr. Flores Hernandez and Mr. Vallez are employed by CNMC.

The asbestos-containing building materials survey was conducted in accordance with Texas Asbestos Health Protection Rules (TAHPR) and in general accordance with EPA guidance document number EPA 560 5/84-024 and was intended to identify and assess suspect materials prior to renovation/demolition activities.

Interior and exterior building components were surveyed, and homogeneous areas of suspect asbestos-containing materials (ACM) were visually identified and documented.

Although reasonable effort was made to survey accessible suspect materials, additional suspect but un-sampled materials could be located in areas not available for access by the inspector(s), in walls, in voids or in other concealed areas. Suspect ACM samples were collected in general accordance with the sampling protocols outlined in EPA regulation 40 CFR 763 (Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA). Samples were sent to the U.S. Army Public Health Command for laboratory analysis.

The following table identifies the homogeneous materials sampled, areas where the materials were observed, the analytical laboratory results, and where the materials were found to contain asbestos:

Asbestos Survey Building 2009 - Fort Bliss, Texas

TYPE OF MATERIAL HOMOGENEOUS AREA ASBESTOS CONTENT (%)

Ceiling Tile - white Used throughout the interior of building Non-Detect

Drywall Used throughout the interior of building Non-Detect

Linoleum Floor - white Used under the carpet Non-Detect

Linoleum Floor - black Used under the carpet 1.7, 2.1, 2.3

Flooring Material Used in room #2 1.7

Drywall Used in the mechanical room Non-Detect

Flooring Used in the southern hallway at the door entrance

Non-Detect

Window Caulking Used throughout the interior of building Non-Detect

Door Caulking Used throughout the interior of building Non-Detect

Carpet - brown Used throughout the interior of building Non-Detect

Duct Mastic - white Used in the mechanical room Non-Detect

Window Glazing Used throughout the exterior of building Trace

Window Caulking Used throughout the exterior of building Non-Detect

AC Duct Mastic - silver Used throughout the exterior of building Non-Detect

AC Water Line - black Used in the exterior of the building Non-Detect

Door Caulking - beige Used in the exterior on the south entrance Non-Detect

Door Caulking Used in the exterior of the building 1.9

Flooring Used throughout the interior of building Non-Detect

9”x9” Tile - black Used in room 2 1.7

1.1 Project Objective

We understand this asbestos survey was requested due to the possible demolition or renovation of the building on the site. EPA regulation 40 CFR 61, Subpart M, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPs), prohibits the release of asbestos fibers to the atmosphere during renovation or demolition activities. The asbestos NESHAP requires that potentially regulated asbestos-containing building materials be identified, classified, and qualified prior to planned disturbances or demolition activities. The asbestos NESHAPs requires that potentially regulated asbestos-contains building materials be identified, classified and quantified prior to planned disturbances or demolition activities.

2.0 BUILDING DESCRIPTION

The building is a single story, stone masonry structure with a slab-on-grade foundation. The roof was a pitched design with an asphaltic membrane. The interior of the building consisted of painted drywall walls. The floor area throughout the building was covered in carpet, for the most part. A couple areas in the building were not carpeted and utilized floor tiles. Ceilings throughout the majority of the approximately 1,657 square foot building were finished with suspended acoustic tile system with limited installations of textured and painted gypsum board systems. The building was constructed in 1895.

3.0 FIELD ACTIVITIES

The survey was conducted, and bulk samples were obtained by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) accredited Asbestos Inspectors, Miguel Alexis Flores Hernandez, and Omar Vallez. Both Mr. Flores Hernandez and Mr. Vallez are employed by CNMC. Copies of the inspectors’ state licenses are attached as Appendix D.

The ACM survey was conducted in accordance with Texas Asbestos Health Protection Rules (TAHPR) and in general accordance with EPA guidance document number EPA 560 5/84-024 and was intended to identify and assess suspect materials prior to renovation/demolition activities.

3.1 Review of Previous Inspection Report(s)

Prior to commencing survey activities, previous asbestos inspection information was requested but none was available for review for this building.

3.2 Visual Assessment

Our survey activities began with visual observation of the exterior and interior of the building to identify homogeneous areas of suspect ACM. A homogeneous area consists of building materials that appear similar throughout in terms of color, texture and date of application. Interior assessment was conducted throughout visually accessible areas of the building.

The exterior survey included an assessment of the exterior walls. Building materials identified as concrete, glass, wood, masonry, metal or rubber were not considered suspect ACM.

3.3 Physical Assessment

A physical assessment of each homogenous area of suspect ACM was conducted to assess the friability and condition of the materials. A friable material is defined by EPA as a material which can be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure when dry. Friability was assessed by physically touching suspect materials.

3.4 Sample Collection

Based on results of the visual observation, bulk samples of suspect ACM were collected in general accordance with AHERA sampling protocols. Random samples of suspect materials were collected in each homogenous area. Sample team members collected bulk samples using wet methods as applicable to reduce the potential for fiber release. Samples were placed in sealable containers and labeled with unique sample numbers using an indelible marker.

Forty-seven (47) samples of suspect materials were obtained from the building materials in this study. A summary of suspect ACM samples collected during the survey is included as Appendix A.

3.5 Sample Analysis

All samples of ACM collected during the survey were analyzed by the U.S. Army Public Health Command and if required, a subcontracted laboratory. Both laboratories are accredited by the National Voluntary Laboratory Accredited Program (NVLAP) and utilize Polarized Light Microscopy protocols. Reports of laboratory analysis of all samples collected and sample chain-of-custody documentation are included herein.

4.0 REGULATORY OVERVIEW

The asbestos NESHAP (40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M) regulates asbestos fiber emissions and asbestos waste disposal practices. It also requires the identification and classification of existing building materials prior to demolition or renovation activity. Under NESHAP, asbestos-containing materials are classified as either friable, Category I non-friable, or Category II non-friable ACM.

Friable materials are those that, when dry, may be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure. Category I non-friable ACM includes packings, gaskets, resilient floor coverings, and asphalt roofing products containing more than 1% asbestos. Category II non-friable ACM are any materials other that Category I materials that contain more than 1% asbestos.

Friable ACM, Category I and Category II non-friable ACM which is in poor condition and has become fixable or which will be subjected to drilling, sanding, grinding, cutting or abrading, and which could be crushed or pulverized during anticipated renovation or demolition activities are considered regulated ACM (RACM).

In the state of Texas, asbestos activities are regulated by the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) under the Texas Asbestos Health Protection Rules (TAHPR). The TAHPR require that any asbestos-related activities conducted in a public building be performed by personnel licensed by the TDSHS. asbestos abatement must be performed by TDSHS-licensed asbestos abatement contractors in accordance with a project design prepared by a TDSHS-licensed Asbestos Consultant. Third-party air monitoring must be conducted during the abatement activities. Management plans developed by a TDSHS-licensed management planner.

RACM must be removed prior to renovation or demolition activities which will disturb the materials.

The owner or operator must provide the TDSHS with written notification of planned removal activities at least 10 days prior to the commencement of asbestos abatement activities. Removal of RACM must be conducted by a State of Texas-licensed asbestos abatement contractor. In addition, third party air monitoring must be performed prior to, during, and following the abatement.

The OSHA asbestos standard for construction (29 CFR 1926.1101) regulates workplace exposure to asbestos. The OSHA standard requires that employee exposure to airborne asbestos fibers be maintained below 0.1 asbestos fibers per cubic centimeter of air (0.1 f/cc). The OSHA standard classifies construction and maintenance activities which could disturb ACM, and specifies work practices and precautions which employers must follow when engaging in each class of regulated work.

5.0 FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

The findings of this study indicate that regulated quantities of asbestos were identified in samples of black linoleum flooring, flooring material, door caulking, and black 9”X9” tile.

Trace amounts of asbestos were found in window glazing. A table of confirmed ACM is included as Appendix B and laboratory analytical reports are included as Appendix C.

Based on CNMCs observations, the following building components were found to be in poor conditions: The flooring tiles in the southern hallway at the door entrance, and a small section in room 2 under the carpet.

If the client does not intend to renovate or demolish the building, the building materials associated with the building which were found to contain asbestos, should be managed in place. This in-place management should include such operations as repairing any damaged materials which are not removed as part of any renovation operation, protecting the remaining materials from further damage, and developing a plan to periodically monitor the condition of the materials.

Notification of the presence of asbestos in the material should also be made to employees and outside contractors so that they do not inadvertently disturb the materials.

If repair, renovation, or demolition operations which could disturb the identified ACM are to be conducted, it is recommended that any removal of ACM associated with the structure be conducted by trained and licensed asbestos abatement personnel working under the requirements of the TDSHS Texas Asbestos Health Protection Rules. According to TDSHS Texas Asbestos Health Protection Rules, a removal project involving the removal of more than 160 square feet or 260 linear feet of the asbestos-containing materials would need to be designed by a licensed individual asbestos consultant. Air monitoring by a licensed third-party air monitor would be required during the actual removal work regardless of the size of the project.

6.0 GENERAL COMMENTS

This asbestos survey was conducted in a manner consistent with the level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the profession currently practicing under similar conditions in the same locale. The results, findings, conclusions and recommendations expressed in this report are based on conditions observed during our survey of the building. The information contained in this report is relevant to the date on which this survey was performed, and should not be relied upon to represent conditions at a later date. This report has been prepared on behalf of and exclusively for use by DPW - Fort Bliss for specific application to their project as discussed. This report is not a bidding document. Contractors or consultants reviewing this report must draw their own conclusions regarding further investigation or remediation deemed necessary. CNMC does not warrant the work of regulatory agencies, laboratories or other third parties supplying information which may have been used in the preparation of this report. No warranty, express or implied is made.

APPENDIX A

NO ASBESTOS SURVEY SAMPLE SUMMARY AVAILABLE FOR THIS BUILDING

APPENDIX B

CONFIRMED ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS

HOMO

AREA

DESCRIPTION

MATERIAL

LOCATION

PERCENT

ASBESTOS

ESTIMATED

QUANTITY

(ft²)

Linoleum Floor

Black

Underneath the Carpet

1.7, 2.1, 2.3%

1,232 ft²

Flooring Material brown

Used in room 2

1.7%

9”X9” Tile

Black

Used in room 2

1.7%

Door Caulking

Beige

Throughout the exterior

1.9%

Throughout the exterior

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APPENDIX C

ASBESTOS LABORATORY ANALYTICAL REPORTS

PHL-APHC

Laboratory Sciences

8252 Blackhawk Road, Aberdeen Proving Ground MD 21010-5403

SAMPLE SUMMARY

Folder: H20-00851

All samples were inspected and observed to conform to our receipt policies, except as noted.

Sample ID Matrix Date Collected Date Received Cancel CodeLab ID

H20-00851-001 2009S-01 Bulk 4/7/2020 0:00 4/30/2020 10:00

H20-00851-002 2009S-02 Bulk 4/7/2020 0:00 4/30/2020 10:00

H20-00851-003 2009S-03 Bulk 4/7/2020 0:00 4/30/2020 10:00

H20-00851-004 2009S-04 Bulk 4/7/2020 0:00 4/30/2020 10:00

H20-00851-005 2009S-05 Bulk 4/7/2020 0:00 4/30/2020 10:00

H20-00851-006 2009S-06 Bulk 4/7/2020 0:00 4/30/2020 10:00

H20-00851-007 2009S-07 Bulk 4/7/2020 0:00 4/30/2020 10:00

H20-00851-008 2009S-08 Bulk 4/7/2020 0:00 4/30/2020 10:00

H20-00851-009 2009S-09 Bulk 4/7/2020 0:00 4/30/2020 10:00

H20-00851-010 2009S-10 Bulk 4/7/2020 0:00 4/30/2020 10:00

H20-00851-011 2009S-11 Bulk 4/7/2020 0:00 4/30/2020 10:00

H20-00851-012 2009S-12 Bulk 4/7/2020 0:00 4/30/2020 10:00

H20-00851-013 2009S-13 Bulk 4/7/2020 0:00 4/30/2020 10:00

H20-00851-014 2009S-14 Bulk 4/7/2020 0:00 4/30/2020 10:00

H20-00851-015 2009S-15 Bulk 4/7/2020 0:00 4/30/2020 10:00 See comment

H20-00851-016 2009S-16 Bulk 4/7/2020 0:00 4/30/2020 10:00

H20-00851-017 2009S-17 Bulk 4/7/2020 0:00 4/30/2020 10:00

H20-00851-018 2009S-18 Bulk 4/7/2020 0:00 4/30/2020 10:00

H20-00851-019 2009S-19 Bulk 4/7/2020 0:00 4/30/2020 10:00

H20-00851-020 2009S-20 Bulk 4/7/2020 0:00 4/30/2020 10:00

H20-00851-021 2009S-21 Bulk 4/7/2020 0:00 4/30/2020 10:00

H20-00851-022 2009S-22 Bulk 4/7/2020 0:00 4/30/2020 10:00

H20-00851-023 2009S-23 Bulk 4/7/2020 0:00 4/30/2020 10:00

H20-00851-024 2009S-24 Bulk 4/7/2020 0:00 4/30/2020 10:00

H20-00851-025 2009S-25 Bulk 4/7/2020 0:00 4/30/2020 10:00

H20-00851-026 2009S-26 Bulk 4/7/2020 0:00 4/30/2020 10:00

H20-00851-027 2009S-27 Bulk 4/7/2020 0:00 4/30/2020 10:00

H20-00851-028 2009S-28 Bulk 4/7/2020 0:00 4/30/2020 10:00

H20-00851-029 2009S-29 Bulk 4/7/2020 0:00 4/30/2020 10:00

H20-00851-030 2009S-30 Bulk 4/7/2020 0:00 4/30/2020 10:00

H20-00851-031 2009S-31 Bulk 4/7/2020 0:00 4/30/2020 10:00

H20-00851-032 2009S-32 Bulk 4/7/2020 0:00 4/30/2020 10:00

H20-00851-033 2009S-33 Bulk 4/7/2020 0:00 4/30/2020 10:00

H20-00851-034 2009S-34 Bulk 4/7/2020 0:00 4/30/2020 10:00

H20-00851-035 2009S-35 Bulk 4/7/2020 0:00 4/30/2020 10:00

H20-00851-036 2009S-36 Bulk 4/7/2020 0:00 4/30/2020 10:00

H20-00851-037 2009S-37 Bulk 4/7/2020 0:00 4/30/2020 10:00

H20-00851-038 2009S-38 Bulk 4/7/2020 0:00 4/30/2020 10:00

H20-00851-039 2009S-39 Bulk 4/7/2020 0:00 4/30/2020 10:00

H20-00851-040 2009S-40 Bulk 4/7/2020 0:00 4/30/2020 10:00

H20-00851-041 2009S-41 Bulk 4/7/2020 0:00 4/30/2020 10:00

H20-00851-042 2009S-42 Bulk 4/7/2020 0:00 4/30/2020 10:00

H20-00851-043 2009S-43 Bulk 4/7/2020 0:00 4/30/2020 10:00

H20-00851-044 2009S-44 Bulk 4/7/2020 0:00 4/30/2020 10:00

H20-00851-045 2009S-45 Bulk 4/7/2020 0:00 4/30/2020 10:00

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SAMPLE SUMMARY

Folder: H20-00851

All samples were inspected and observed to conform to our receipt policies, except as noted.

Sample ID Matrix Date Collected Date Received Cancel CodeLab ID

H20-00851-046 2009S-46 Bulk 4/7/2020 0:00 4/30/2020 10:00

H20-00851-047 2009S-47 Bulk 4/7/2020 0:00 4/30/2020 10:00

H20-00851-048 2009S-07 (Mastic Layer

1)

Bulk 4/7/2020 0:00 4/30/2020 10:00

H20-00851-049 2009S-07 (Mastic Layer

2)

Bulk 4/7/2020 0:00 4/30/2020 10:00

H20-00851-050 2009S-08 (Mastic Layer) Bulk 4/7/2020 0:00 4/30/2020 10:00

H20-00851-051 2009S-09 (Mastic Layer) Bulk 4/7/2020 0:00 4/30/2020 10:00

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PROJECT SUMMARY

Folder: H20-00851

Folder: H20-00851

Samples H20-00851-0015, H20-00851-0052 and H20-00851-0053 were not analyzed by the contractor due to Insufficient material.

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TERMINOLOGY & ABBREVIATIONS (ENV)

Terms:

APHC = Army Public Health Center

Conc. = Concentration

Desc = Description

DF = Dilution Factor

DUP = Duplicate Analysis

ENV = Environmental

FOUO = For Official Use Only

J = The reported result is an estimated value; the result is between the method detection limit (MDL) and the limit of quantitation (LOQ).

LCS = Laboratory Control Sample

LCSD = Laboratory Control Sample Duplicate

LFB = Laboratory Fortified Blank

LFBD = Laboratory Fortified Blank Duplicate

LOQ = Limit of Quantitation

LRB = Laboratory Reagent Blank

LAB = Laboratory Sciences

Max = Maximum

MB = Method Blank

MDL = Method Detection Limit

MS = Matrix Spike

MSD = Matrix Spike Duplicate

N/A = Not Applicable

ND = Not Detected

PES = Post Extraction Spike

PESD = Post Extraction Spike Duplicate

PHL = Public Health Laboratory

QC = Quality Control

Qual = Data Qualifier

Rec = Recovery

RPD = Relative Percent Difference

SML = Sample Management Laboratory

(S) = Surrogate Standard

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Uncert = Measurement Uncertainty (Reported in Radiochemical Analyses Only)

“<” = less than

** Indicates QC outlier. For example, recoveries or relative percent difference (RPD) out of QC range.

All uncertainties reported for the radiochemistry results are counting uncertainties at the 1.96 sigma level.

All reported radiochemistry results are calculated to the date of counting except Radium-228 in water, Strontium-90 in water, and Gamma spectroscopy, which are calculated to the date of collection.

Data Qualifiers (Qual):

# = No peak(s) were found for the isotope of concern.

* = The key line for the isotope of concern was found, but not the supporting peak(s).

^ = Supporting peak(s) were found, but not the key line for the isotope of concern.

Number (e.g. 12345) = corresponds to the number under the Result comment on Project Summary page (if applicable).

Units:

% = percent cm = centimeter cm2 = square centimeter cpm = counts per minute dpm = disintegrations per minute ft2 = square foot g = gram kg = kilogram

L = Liter mg = milligram mL = milliliter

MPN = most probable number ng = nanogram

NTU = Nephelometric Turbidity Units pCi = picocurie pg = picogram uCi = microcurie ug = microgram umhos = micromhos (conductivity unit)

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APPENDIX D

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS