Buffalo VAMC Report Rooms 635D 637D 638D.pdf

January 3, 2024

Mr. Daniel Gardner

Veteran’s Affairs Western New York Healthcare System

3495 Bailey Avenue

Buffalo, NY 14215

RE: VAMC Buffalo – Building 1 – Rooms 635D, 637D and 638D

Targeted Asbestos Sampling Letter Report

VA Purchase Order Number P4U838

Watts Project Number 20230837

Dear Mr. Gardner:

Watts Architects & Engineers (Watts) was retained by the Veteran’s Affairs Western New York Healthcare

System (VA) to conduct targeted asbestos testing for asbestos-containing materials (ACM) in Rooms 635D, 637D and 638D in Building 1 at the Buffalo VA Medical Center (VAMC) located at 3495 Bailey Avenue in

Buffalo, NY.

The purpose of this testing was to determine the presence and location of ACM that may be disturbed as a result of planned renovations. This letter report contains the results of our investigation.

Field work was conducted on December 18, 2023 and included the following:

• Visual site observations to identify suspect ACM as directed by Buffalo VAMC personnel.

• Collection and laboratory analysis of bulk samples for asbestos content.

• Documentation of sample locations on the bulk sample chain-of-custody forms; and

• Photographs.

ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS

The inspection included the collection and analysis sixty (60) bulk samples to represent twenty-four (24) suspect materials. ACM is defined as any material containing more than one percent (1.0%) of asbestos.

The following materials within the project limits were sampled by Watts as part of this investigation and were determined to be ACM:

• White mottled 12” x 12” floor tile in Room 638D, approximately 230 square feet. Floor tile is a non-friable material and was observed to be in good condition. The associated black floor tile mastic is non-ACM.

• White mottled 12” x 12” floor tile in Room 635D, approximately 240 square feet. Floor tile is a non-friable material and was observed to be in good condition. The associated black floor tile mastic is non-ACM.

VAMC Buffalo – Building 1 – Rooms 635D, 637D and 638D

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Watts’ Project Number 20230837

NON-ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS

The following materials have been tested by Watts and are not ACM:

• Wall plaster finish coat (635D)

• Wall plaster base coat (635D)

• 4’ x 2’ dot & fissure ceiling tile (635D)

• Floor tile mastic (635D)*

• Ceiling plaster skim coat (635D)

• Ceiling plaster base coat (635D)

• Wall plaster finish coat (637D)

• Wall plaster base coat (637D)

• 4’ x 2’ dot and fissure ceiling tile (637D)

• 6” cove base (637D)

• Cove base mastic (637D)

• Beige mottled 12” x 12” floor tile (637D)

• Floor tile mastic (637D)

• Ceiling plaster finish coat (637D)

• Ceiling plaster base coat (637D)

• Wall plaster finish coat (638D)

• Wall plaster base coat (638D)

• 4’ x 2’ dot & fissure ceiling tile (638D)

• Green/purple 12” x 12” floor tile (638D)

• Floor tile mastic (638D)

• Ceiling plaster finish coat (638D)

• Ceiling plaster base coat (638D)

*All contractors shall note this material had detectable levels of asbestos present but was found to be less than 1.0% asbestos and, therefore, the material is classified as non-ACM. Contractors shall follow federal regulations, including those established by OSHA, for work involving such non-ACM asbestos trace materials.

The following table includes information on all suspect ACM sampled, including, the homogeneous materials identified, their corresponding sample numbers, analytical results and whether or not they are ACM. Bold, italicized, and shaded materials are asbestos-containing.

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Material

Description Type

Sample

Number

Results (% Asbestos) ACM

PLM TEM Y/N

Room 638D

Ceiling Plaster Finish

Coat S

ND

NA

NA

NA

N

Ceiling Plaster

Base Coat S

NA

NA

N

Wall Plaster Finish

Coat S

NA

NA

N

Wall Plaster

Base Coat S

NA

NA

N

4’ x 2’ Dot & Fissure

Ceiling Tile M

ND

N

White Mottled 12” x

12” Floor Tile M

3.6% Chrysotile

NA/PS

Y

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Description Type

Sample

Number

Results (% Asbestos) ACM

PLM TEM Y/N

Green/Purple 12” x

12” Floor Tile M

ND

N

Floor Tile Mastic

(Black) M

ND

N

Room 637D

Ceiling Plaster Finish

Coat S

NA

NA

N

Ceiling Plaster

Base Coat S

NA

NA

N

Wall Plaster Finish

Coat S

NA

NA

N

Wall Plaster Base

Coat S

NA

NA

N

4’ x 2’ Dot & Fissure

Ceiling Tile M

N

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Description Type

Sample

Number

Results (% Asbestos) ACM

PLM TEM Y/N

6” Cove Base M

ND

N

Cove Base Mastic M

ND

N

Beige Mottled 12” x

12” Floor Tile M

ND

N

Floor Tile Mastic

(Black, Residual

Yellow)

M

ND

N

Room 635D

Ceiling Plaster Finish

Coat S

NA

NA

N

Ceiling Plaster

Base Coat S

NA

NA

N

Wall Plaster

Finish Coat S

NA

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Description Type

Sample

Number

Results (% Asbestos) ACM

PLM TEM Y/N

Wall Plaster

Base Coat S

NA

NA

N

4’ x 2’ Dot & Fissure

Ceiling Tile M

ND

N

White Mottled 12” x

12” Floor Tile M

4.0% Chrysotile

NA/PS

NA

Y

Floor Tile Mastic

(Black) M

<1% Chrysotile

<1% Chrysotile

ND = None Detected Y = Yes S = Surfacing

NA = Not Analyzed N = No M = Miscellaneous

NA/PS = Not Analyzed/Positive Stop

A NYSDOL-certified asbestos inspector from Watts collected bulk samples of all suspect materials that were identified that might be disturbed by the work as described by VA personnel. Bulk samples were collected using simple hand tools from each matrix identified as a suspect ACM. Bulk samples were delivered with the chain-of-custody forms to EMSL Analytical Inc. (EMSL), located in Depew, New York. EMSL is a New York

State accredited laboratory that participates in the Environmental Laboratory Approval Program (ELAP) as well as the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP). The non-friable organically bound

(NOB) materials underwent gravimetric reduction prior to being analyzed by Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM)

Method 198.6. In addition, if NOB samples were negative by PLM, they were further analyzed by

Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) Method 198.4. The friable materials were analyzed by PLM Method

198.1.

OBSERVATIONS

Watts completed this investigation and associated bulk sampling in accordance with the proposed renovation scopes of work provided by the VA. If the scope of work for the proposed renovations changes, and any of the materials not sampled as part of this investigation will be disturbed, they should be sampled or assumed to be asbestos-containing.

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Within Room 635D all ceiling, wall and floor finishes were requested for sampling as part of this investigation. The white mottled 12” x 12” floor tile was found to be asbestos-containing; the associated mastic is non-ACM.

Within Room 637D all ceiling, wall and floor finishes were requested for sampling as part of this investigation. None of the materials sampled were found to be ACM.

Within Room 638D all ceiling, wall and floor finishes were requested for sampling as part of this investigation. The white mottled 12” x 12” floor tile was found to be asbestos-containing; the associated mastic was found to contain trace asbestos and is considered non-ACM.

The photographs, laboratory reports, chain-of-custody forms, laboratory accreditations and Watts’ license and personnel certifications are attached. Should you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at (716) 206-5130.

Sincerely, WATTS ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERS

Ted Gorenflo

Environmental Consultant

Attachments

Buffalo VAMC

Building 1 Rooms 635D, 637D and 638D

Photographs Taken December 18, 2023

Photo 1 – Room 635D – View of the asbestos-containing white mottled 12” x 12” floor tile. The associated mastic is non-ACM.

Photo 2 – Room 638D– View of the asbestos-containing white mottled 12” x 12” floor tile. The associated mastic was found to contain trace asbestos.

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Attention: Phone:Ted Gorenflu (716) 206-5100

Fax:Watts Architecture & Engineering (716) 206-5199

Received Date:95 Perry Street 12/18/2023 4:00 PM

Analysis Date:Suite 300 12/20/2023 - 12/21/2023

Collected Date:Buffalo, NY 14203 12/18/2023

Project: VA Buffalo Rooms 638D, 637D, and 635D / VA Buffalo Building 1

Test Report:Asbestos Analysis of Bulk Material

Test Color

Analyzed

Date Fibrous Non-Fibrous Asbestos

Non-Asbestos

Sample ID 01 Description Room 638D - Ceiling Plaster Skim Coat

142305824-0001 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable White None Detected12/21/2023 60.00%

40.00%

Non-fibrous (other)

Quartz

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Not Analyzed

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Not Analyzed

Sample ID 02 Description Room 638D - Ceiling Plaster Skim Coat

142305824-0002 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable White None Detected12/21/2023 80.00%

20.00%

Non-fibrous (other)

Quartz

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Not Analyzed

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Not Analyzed

Sample ID 03 Description Room 638D - Ceiling Plaster Skim Coat

142305824-0003 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable White None Detected12/21/2023 70.00%

30.00%

Non-fibrous (other)

Quartz

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Not Analyzed

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Not Analyzed

Sample ID 04 Description Room 638D - Ceiling Plaster Base Coat

142305824-0004 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Various None Detected12/21/2023 60.00%

40.00%

Non-fibrous (other)

Quartz

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Not Analyzed

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Not Analyzed

Sample ID 05 Description Room 638D - Ceiling Plaster Base Coat

142305824-0005 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Various None Detected12/21/2023 50.00%

50.00%

Non-fibrous (other)

Quartz

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Not Analyzed

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Not Analyzed

Initial report from: 12/21/2023 09:42:59

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Test Color

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Date Fibrous Non-Fibrous Asbestos

Non-Asbestos

Sample ID 06 Description Room 638D - Ceiling Plaster Base Coat

142305824-0006 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Various None Detected12/21/2023 50.00%

50.00%

Non-fibrous (other)

Quartz

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Not Analyzed

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Not Analyzed

Sample ID 07 Description Room 638D - Wall Plaster Skim Coat

142305824-0007 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable White None Detected12/21/2023 20.00%

80.00%

Ca Carbonate

Non-fibrous (other)

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Not Analyzed

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Not Analyzed

Sample ID 08 Description Room 638D - Wall Plaster Skim Coat

142305824-0008 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable White None Detected12/21/2023 20.00%

80.00%

Ca Carbonate

Non-fibrous (other)

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Not Analyzed

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Not Analyzed

Sample ID 09 Description Room 638D - Wall Plaster Skim Coat

142305824-0009 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable White None Detected12/21/2023 10.00%

90.00%

Ca Carbonate

Non-fibrous (other)

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Not Analyzed

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Not Analyzed

Sample ID 10 Description Room 638D - Wall Plaster Base Coat

142305824-0010 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Various None Detected12/21/2023 10.00% Cellulose 40.00%

50.00%

Non-fibrous (other)

Quartz

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Not Analyzed

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Not Analyzed

Sample ID 11 Description Room 638D - Wall Plaster Base Coat

142305824-0011 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Various None Detected12/21/2023 10.00% Cellulose 60.00%

30.00%

Non-fibrous (other)

Quartz

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Not Analyzed

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Not Analyzed

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Date Fibrous Non-Fibrous Asbestos

Non-Asbestos

Sample ID 12 Description Room 638D - Wall Plaster Base Coat

142305824-0012 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Various None Detected12/21/2023 10.00% Cellulose 60.00%

30.00%

Non-fibrous (other)

Quartz

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Not Analyzed

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Not Analyzed

Sample ID 13 Description Room 638D Bathroom - 4' x 2' Dot & Fissure Ceiling Tile

142305824-0013 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Gray Inconclusive: None Detected12/20/2023 100.00% Other

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Gray None Detected12/21/2023 100.00% Other

Sample ID 14 Description Room 638D Closet - 4' x 2' Dot & Fissure Ceiling Tile

142305824-0014 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Gray Inconclusive: None Detected12/20/2023 100.00% Other

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Gray None Detected12/21/2023 100.00% Other

Sample ID 15 Description Room 638D - White Mottled 12" x 12" Floor Tile

142305824-0015 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB White12/20/2023 None 96.40% Other 3.60% Chrysotile

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Not Analyzed12/21/2023

Sample ID 16 Description Room 638D Closet - White Mottled 12" x 12" Floor Tile

142305824-0016 Homogeneity

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Positive Stop (Not Analyzed)12/20/2023

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Not Analyzed12/21/2023

Sample ID 17 Description Room 638D - Green/Purple 12" x 12" Floor Tile

142305824-0017 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Purple Inconclusive: None Detected12/20/2023 100.00% Other

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Purple None Detected12/21/2023 100.00% Other

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Sample ID 18 Description Room 638D - Green/Purple 12" x 12" Floor Tile

142305824-0018 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Green Inconclusive: None Detected12/20/2023 100.00% Other

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Green None Detected12/21/2023 100.00% Other

Sample ID 19 Description Room 638D - Floor Tile Mastic (Black)

142305824-0019 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Black Inconclusive: None Detected12/20/2023 100.00% Other

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Black None Detected12/21/2023 100.00% Other

Sample ID 20 Description Room 638D Closet - Floor Tile Mastic (Black)

142305824-0020 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Black Inconclusive: None Detected12/20/2023 100.00% Other

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Black None Detected12/21/2023 100.00% Other

Sample ID 21 Description Room 637D - Ceiling Plaster Skim Coat

142305824-0021 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable White None Detected12/21/2023 70.00%

30.00%

Non-fibrous (other)

Quartz

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Not Analyzed

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Not Analyzed

Sample ID 22 Description Room 637D - Ceiling Plaster Skim Coat

142305824-0022 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable White None Detected12/21/2023 60.00%

40.00%

Non-fibrous (other)

Quartz

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Not Analyzed

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Not Analyzed

Sample ID 23 Description Room 637D - Ceiling Plaster Skim Coat

142305824-0023 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable White None Detected12/21/2023 60.00%

40.00%

Non-fibrous (other)

Quartz

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Not Analyzed

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Not Analyzed

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Sample ID 24 Description Room 637D - Ceiling Plaster Base Coat

142305824-0024 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Various None Detected12/21/2023 60.00%

40.00%

Non-fibrous (other)

Quartz

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Not Analyzed

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Not Analyzed

Sample ID 25 Description Room 637D - Ceiling Plaster Base Coat

142305824-0025 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Various None Detected12/21/2023 50.00%

50.00%

Non-fibrous (other)

Quartz

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Not Analyzed

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Not Analyzed

Sample ID 26 Description Room 637D - Ceiling Plaster Base Coat

142305824-0026 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Various None Detected12/21/2023 70.00%

30.00%

Non-fibrous (other)

Quartz

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Not Analyzed

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Not Analyzed

Sample ID 27 Description Room 637D - Wall Plaster Skim Coat

142305824-0027 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable White None Detected12/21/2023 40.00%

60.00%

Gypsum

Non-fibrous (other)

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Not Analyzed

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Not Analyzed

Sample ID 28 Description Room 637D - Wall Plaster Skim Coat

142305824-0028 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable White None Detected12/21/2023 40.00%

60.00%

Gypsum

Non-fibrous (other)

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Not Analyzed

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Not Analyzed

Sample ID 29 Description Room 637D - Wall Plaster Skim Coat

142305824-0029 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable White None Detected12/21/2023 50.00%

50.00%

Gypsum

Non-fibrous (other)

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Not Analyzed

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Not Analyzed

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Sample ID 30 Description Room 637D - Wall Plaster Base Coat

142305824-0030 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Gray None Detected12/21/2023 20.00%

80.00%

Ca Carbonate

Non-fibrous (other)

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Not Analyzed

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Not Analyzed

Sample ID 31 Description Room 637D - Wall Plaster Base Coat

142305824-0031 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Gray None Detected12/21/2023 20.00%

80.00%

Ca Carbonate

Non-fibrous (other)

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Not Analyzed

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Not Analyzed

Sample ID 32 Description Room 637D - Wall Plaster Base Coat

142305824-0032 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Gray None Detected12/21/2023 10.00%

90.00%

Ca Carbonate

Non-fibrous (other)

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Not Analyzed

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Not Analyzed

Sample ID 33 Description Room 637D Soffit - 4' x 2' Dot & Fissure Ceiling Tile

142305824-0033 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Gray Inconclusive: None Detected12/20/2023 100.00% Other

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Gray None Detected12/21/2023 100.00% Other

Sample ID 34 Description Room 637D Soffit - 4' x 2' Dot & Fissure Ceiling Tile

142305824-0034 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Gray Inconclusive: None Detected12/20/2023 100.00% Other

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Gray None Detected12/21/2023 100.00% Other

Sample ID 35 Description Room 637D - 6" Covebase

142305824-0035 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Gray Inconclusive: None Detected12/20/2023 100.00% Other

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Gray None Detected12/21/2023 100.00% Other

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Sample ID 36 Description Room 637D - 6" Covebase

142305824-0036 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Gray Inconclusive: None Detected12/20/2023 100.00% Other

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Gray None Detected12/21/2023 100.00% Other

Sample ID 37 Description Room 637D - Covebase Mastic (Tan)

142305824-0037 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Tan Inconclusive: None Detected12/20/2023 100.00% Other

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Tan None Detected12/21/2023 100.00% Other

Sample ID 38 Description Room 637D - Covebase Mastic (Tan)

142305824-0038 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Tan Inconclusive: None Detected12/20/2023 100.00% Other

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Tan None Detected12/21/2023 100.00% Other

Sample ID 39 Description Room 637D - Beige Mottled 12" x 12" Floor Tile

142305824-0039 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Beige Inconclusive: None Detected12/20/2023 100.00% Other

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Beige None Detected12/21/2023 100.00% Other

Sample ID 40 Description Room 637D - Beige Mottled 12" x 12" Floor Tile

142305824-0040 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Beige Inconclusive: None Detected12/20/2023 100.00% Other

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Beige None Detected12/21/2023 100.00% Other

Sample ID 41 Description Room 637D - Floor Tile Mastic (Black) (Yellow Residue)

142305824-0041 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Yellow Inconclusive: None Detected12/20/2023 100.00% Other

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Yellow None Detected12/21/2023 100.00% Other

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142305824EMSL Order:

Customer ID: WATT50

Customer PO:

Project ID:

Test Report:Asbestos Analysis of Bulk Material

Test Color

Analyzed

Date Fibrous Non-Fibrous Asbestos

Non-Asbestos

Sample ID 42 Description Room 637D - Floor Tile Mastic (Black) (Yellow Residue)

142305824-0042 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Yellow Inconclusive: None Detected12/20/2023 100.00% Other

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Yellow None Detected12/21/2023 100.00% Other

Sample ID 43 Description Room 635D - Ceiling Plaster Skim Coat

142305824-0043 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable White None Detected12/21/2023 60.00%

40.00%

Non-fibrous (other)

Quartz

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Not Analyzed

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Not Analyzed

Sample ID 44 Description Room 635D - Ceiling Plaster Skim Coat

142305824-0044 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable White None Detected12/21/2023 40.00%

60.00%

Non-fibrous (other)

Quartz

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Not Analyzed

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Not Analyzed

Sample ID 45 Description Room 635D - Ceiling Plaster Skim Coat

142305824-0045 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable White None Detected12/21/2023 50.00%

50.00%

Non-fibrous (other)

Quartz

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Not Analyzed

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Not Analyzed

Sample ID 46 Description Room 635D - Ceiling Plaster Base Coat

142305824-0046 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Various None Detected12/21/2023 40.00%

60.00%

Non-fibrous (other)

Quartz

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Not Analyzed

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Not Analyzed

Sample ID 47 Description Room 635D - Ceiling Plaster Base Coat

142305824-0047 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Various None Detected12/21/2023 70.00%

30.00%

Non-fibrous (other)

Quartz

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Not Analyzed

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Not Analyzed

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142305824EMSL Order:

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Customer PO:

Project ID:

Test Report:Asbestos Analysis of Bulk Material

Test Color

Analyzed

Date Fibrous Non-Fibrous Asbestos

Non-Asbestos

Sample ID 48 Description Room 635D - Ceiling Plaster Base Coat

142305824-0048 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Various None Detected12/21/2023 50.00%

50.00%

Non-fibrous (other)

Quartz

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Not Analyzed

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Not Analyzed

Sample ID 49 Description Room 635D - Wall Plaster Skim Coat

142305824-0049 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable White None Detected12/21/2023 50.00%

50.00%

Gypsum

Non-fibrous (other)

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Not Analyzed

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Not Analyzed

Sample ID 50 Description Room 635D - Wall Plaster Skim Coat

142305824-0050 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable White None Detected12/21/2023 60.00%

40.00%

Gypsum

Non-fibrous (other)

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Not Analyzed

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Not Analyzed

Sample ID 51 Description Room 635D - Wall Plaster Skim Coat

142305824-0051 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable White None Detected12/21/2023 50.00%

50.00%

Gypsum

Non-fibrous (other)

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Not Analyzed

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Not Analyzed

Sample ID 52 Description Room 635D - Wall Plaster Base Coat

142305824-0052 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Various None Detected12/21/2023 60.00%

40.00%

Non-fibrous (other)

Quartz

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Not Analyzed

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Not Analyzed

Sample ID 53 Description Room 635D - Wall Plaster Base Coat

142305824-0053 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Various None Detected12/21/2023 60.00%

40.00%

Non-fibrous (other)

Quartz

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Not Analyzed

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Not Analyzed

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Customer PO:

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Test Report:Asbestos Analysis of Bulk Material

Test Color

Analyzed

Date Fibrous Non-Fibrous Asbestos

Non-Asbestos

Sample ID 54 Description Room 635D - Wall Plaster Base Coat

142305824-0054 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Various None Detected12/21/2023 70.00%

30.00%

Non-fibrous (other)

Quartz

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Not Analyzed

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Not Analyzed

Sample ID 55 Description Room 635D Bathroom - 4' x 2' Dot & Fissure Ceiling Tile

142305824-0055 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Gray Inconclusive: None Detected12/20/2023 100.00% Other

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Gray None Detected12/21/2023 100.00% Other

Sample ID 56 Description Room 635D Closet - 4' x 2' Dot & Fissure Ceiling Tile

142305824-0056 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Gray Inconclusive: None Detected12/20/2023 100.00% Other

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Gray None Detected12/21/2023 100.00% Other

Sample ID 57 Description Room 635D - White Mottled 12" x 12" Floor Tile

142305824-0057 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB White12/20/2023 None 96.00% Other 4.00% Chrysotile

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Not Analyzed12/21/2023

Sample ID 58 Description Room 635D - White Mottled 12" x 12" Floor Tile

142305824-0058 Homogeneity

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Positive Stop (Not Analyzed)12/20/2023

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Not Analyzed12/21/2023

Sample ID 59 Description Room 635D - Floor Tile Mastic (Black)

142305824-0059 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Black Inconclusive: None Detected12/20/2023 100.00% Other

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Black12/21/2023 None 100.00% Other <1% Chrysotile

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Customer PO:

Project ID:

Test Report:Asbestos Analysis of Bulk Material

Test Color

Analyzed

Date Fibrous Non-Fibrous Asbestos

Non-Asbestos

Sample ID 60 Description Room 635D - Floor Tile Mastic (Black)

142305824-0060 Homogeneity Homogeneous

PLM NYS 198.1 Friable Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 VCM Not Analyzed

PLM NYS 198.6 NOB Black Inconclusive: None Detected12/20/2023 100.00% Other

TEM NYS 198.4 NOB Black12/21/2023 None 100.00% Other <1% Chrysotile

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The samples in this report were submitted to EMSL for analysis by Asbestos Analysis of Bulk Materials via NYS ELAP Approved Methods . The reference number for these samples is the EMSL Order ID above. Please use this reference number when calling about these samples.

Report Comments:

Sample Receipt Date:

Analysis Completed Date: Analysis Completed Time:

Sample Receipt Time:12/18/2023 4:00 PM

12/21/2023 11:30 AM

Analyst(s):

Hannah Parkes PLM NYS 198.1 Friable (36) Tom Hanes PLM NYS 198.6 NOB (22)

Tom Hanes TEM NYS 198.4 NOB (20)

Samples reviewed and approved by:

Rhonda McGee, Laboratory Manager or Other Approved Signatory

EMSL maintains liability limited to cost of analysis . Interpretation and use of test results are the responsibility of the client. This report relates only to the samples reported above, and may not be reproduced, except in full, without written approval by EMSL. EMSL bears no responsibility for sample collection activities or analytical method limitations. The report reflects the samples as received. Results are generated from the field sampling data (sampling volumes and areas, locations, etc.) provided by the client on the Chain of Custody. Samples are within quality control criteria and met method specifications unless otherwise noted. Estimation of uncertainty available upon request.

This report is a summary of multiple methods of analysis, fully compliant reports are available upon request. All samples examined for the presence of vermiculite when analyzed via NYS 198.1. A combination of PLM and TEM analysis may be necessary to ensure consistently reliable detection of asbestos . Polarized-light microscopy is not consistently reliable in detecting asbestos in floor coverings and similar non-friable organically bound materials. This report must not be used to claim product endorsement by

NVLAP of any agency or the U.S. Government . Quantitative transmission electron microscopy is currently the only method that can be used to determine if this material can be considered or treated as non-asbestos containing. NOB= Non friable organically bound; N/A= Not applicable VCM= Vermiculite containing material.

Samples analyzed by EMSL Analytical, Inc. Depew, NY NYS ELAP 11606, NVLAP Lab Code 200056-0

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P a g e d e r I D

P a g e is hereby APPROVED as an Environmental Laboratory for the category

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSES SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE

All approved subcategories and/or analytes are listed below:

CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL FOR LABORATORY SERVICE

Issued in accordance with and pursuant to section 502 Public Health Law of New York State

MS. RHONDA R. MCGEE

EMSL ANALYTICAL INC

490 ROWLEY ROAD

DEPEW, NY 14043

NY Lab Id No: 11606

NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

WADSWORTH CENTER

Expires Issued

Revised

12:01 AM April 01, 2024 April 01, 2023 April 26, 2023

Miscellaneous Asbestos in Friable Material Item 198.1 of Manual

EPA 600/M4/82/020

Asbestos in Non-Friable Material-PLM Item 198.6 of Manual (NOB by PLM)

Asbestos in Non-Friable Material-TEM Item 198.4 of Manual

Serial No.: 67800 Property of the New York State Department of Health. Certificates are valid only at the address shown and must be conspicuously posted by the laboratory. Continued accreditation depends on the laboratory's successful ongoing participation in the Program. Consumers may verify a laboratory's accreditation status online at https://apps.health.ny.gov/pubdoh/applinks/wc/elappublicweb/, by phone (518) 485-5570 or by email to elap@health.ny.gov.

United States Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology

Certificate of Accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025:2017

NVLAP LAB CODE: 200056-0

EMSL Analytical, Inc.

Depew, NY is accredited by the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program for specific services, listed on the Scope of Accreditation, for:

Asbestos Fiber Analysis

2023-07-01 through 2024-06-30

Effective Dates For the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program

This laboratory is accredited in accordance with the recognized International Standard ISO/IEC 17025:2017.

This accreditation demonstrates technical competence for a defined scope and the operation of a laboratory quality management system (refer to joint ISO-ILAC-IAF Communique dated January 2009).

SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION TO ISO/IEC 17025:2017

For the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program

Effective

National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program

2023-07-01 through 2024-06-30

EMSL Analytical, Inc.

490 Rowley Road Depew, NY 14043 Ms. Rhonda McGee

Phone: (716) 651-0030 Fax: (716) 651-0394 Email: rmcgee@emsl.com http://www.emsl.com/

ASBESTOS FIBER ANALYSIS NVLAP LAB CODE 200056-0

Bulk Asbestos Analysis

18/A01 EPA -- 40 CFR Appendix E to Subpart E of Part 763, Interim Method of the Determination of Asbestos in Bulk Insulation Samples

18/A03 EPA 600/R-93/116: Method for the Determination of Asbestos in Bulk Building Materials

Airborne Asbestos Analysis

18/A02 U.S. EPA's "Interim Transmission Electron Microscopy Analytical Methods-Mandatory and Nonmandatory-and Mandatory Section to Determine Completion of Response Actions" as found in 40 CFR, Part 763, Subpart E, Appendix A.

Watts Architects &Engineers

Theodore Gorenflo C – Air Sampling Technician D - Inspector H – Project Monitor I – Project Designer