16 SIR 16R00176_Atch 6_App B ASO Asbestos Control Program - 13May16.pdf

ASO ACP i 03/02/06

SOUTHERN REGION

ASO Asbestos Control Program (ACP) 1050.20A

ASO ACP i 03/02/06

SOUTHERN REGION ASBESTOS CONTROL PROGRAM

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AF Asbestos Control Program (ACP) - SO Supplemental Page 1

SO Appendix 1: Introduction to the O&M Program 17

SO Appendix 2: Asbestos Survey Inventory (ASI) 19

SO Appendix 3: Communication/Notification 21

SO Appendix 4: Training 23

SO Appendix 5: Periodic Surveillance 27

SO Appendix 6: Southern Region Work Permit System 29

SO Appendix 7: Recordkeeping 35

SO Appendix 8: Transportation, Storage, and Disposal of ACM 47

SO Appendix 9: Medical Surveillance 55

SO Appendix 10: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 57

SO Appendix 11: Asbestos and Lead Sampling Guidance 59

SO Appendix 12: Standard Operating Procedures 77

Task A-1: Repair / Removal / Replacement (Asbestos) 81

Task A-2: Drilling / Penetration/ Fastening (Asbestos) 85

Task A-3: Repair / Removal / Replacement /Drilling /Penetration Fastening (Lead) 87

Task A-4: HEPA Vacuum Filter Replacement 91

Task A-5: Light Bulb And Ballast Repair / Removal / Replacement (Asbestos) 93

Task B-1: Emergency Response (Asbestos and Lead) 97

Task B-2: Ceiling Space Access, Ceiling Tile Adjustment / Removal (Asbestos) 101

Task B-3: Regulated Area Access And Work Procedure For ARTCC Attic Spaces 105

Task C-1: Glovebag Operations (Asbestos and Lead) 109

Task C-2: HEPA Vacuum Filter And Bag Replacement 113

Task C-3: Mini-Enclosure Operations 117

Task D-1: Electric Drill HEPA Vacuum Attachment Assembly 121

Task D-2: General Asbestos-Related Requirements For Janitorial Services Contract 125

SO Appendix 13: Updating the GIS System For ARTCC’s 129

Proposed changes to the Southern Region Asbestos Control Program as of 10/28/02 133

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7-SO1. AF Asbestos Control Program (ACP).

a. Introduction- Southern Region ACP.

(1) Development. The Southern Region ACP has been developed to further define the requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airway Facilities (AF) Asbestos Control Order 1050.20 and to facilitate implementation of the order in the Southern Region. This program is intended to satisfy national requirements as they relate to asbestos control, augment the order in the area of asbestos management, and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local asbestos regulations.

(2) Scope. The requirements of this program apply to all facilities that are maintained and/or occupied by AF. These requirements are intended to establish a proactive ACP that will minimize employee exposure to asbestos fibers by implementing a site specific Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Program in all facilities that are maintained and/or occupied by AF and which contain known, presumed and/or assumed asbestos-containing materials (ACM). (See the Appendices 1 through 11 for Asbestos O&M Program Implementation of the ACP).

(3) Policy. The policy of the Southern Region AF Division (ASO AF) shall be proactive with regard to the implementation of the ACP. The intent of the policy is to protect FAA employees, visitors, facilities and NAS operations while reducing the potential liability from asbestos related exposures. A significant part of this effort will encompass the strict compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations and FAA orders pertaining to

ACM.

(4) Purpose. The purpose of the O&M Program is to implement the ACP and to maintain the ACM in stable condition until such time it is removed as part of a scheduled renovation, demolition, construction, and/or abatement.

(5) Components. Key components of the ACP are:

(a) Responsibilities and General Requirements,

(b) Surveying FAA facilities for ACM, and

(c) Asbestos Response Actions including:

(d) Southern Region Work Permitting System,

1. Asbestos Abatement. Any project which will impact an area greater than 10 square feet or for which the resultant asbestos waste will be greater than that which can be contained in one asbestos disposal bag (approximately 32” W x 48” L), one-third to one-half full, is an asbestos abatement project. One bag or less is an O&M-related abatement activity. AFZ-800 has created model specifications for asbestos abatement and environmental monitoring services.

These model specifications are to be used for all asbestos abatement projects, but are not required for O&M-related abatement activities,

2. Operations and Maintenance Program. An O&M-related abatement activity is an activity and/or project in which the resultant asbestos waste can be contained in one asbestos disposal bag (approximately 32” W x 48” L), one-third to one-half full. In addition, no more than 10 square feet of asbestos containing materials may be removed during an O&M-related abatement activity. The exception to the size limitation is for the changing of the air handling unit (AHU) filters in an

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enclosed regulated area. Due to the size and number of filters to be changed in an AHU, more than one asbestos disposal bag is required to perform the task.

An O&M Program shall be implemented at all facilities within the Southern Region which have known, presumed and/or assumed ACM. The key items involved in a comprehensive O&M Program include:

(aa) Providing respiratory protection and/or personal protective equipment (PPE) to individuals performing routine maintenance and/or O&M-related abatement activities (as required or needed), and

(bb) Utilization of site specific work practices, procedures, and engineering controls to minimize employee exposure to asbestos fibers.

3. Storage, Transportation, and Disposal of ACM Waste. Ensuring all known, presumed and/or assumed ACM are transported, stored, and disposed of in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

4. Recordkeeping. Establish a record keeping system for all ACP activities.

5. Periodic Material Condition Assessment.

(e) Establishing a medical surveillance program for individuals who may be or have been exposed to asbestos in excess of the OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) or Excursion Limit (EL), or are required to work in a regulated area and are required to wear a respirator.

(f) Providing the appropriate level of training to individuals with ACP responsibilities.

b. Responsibilities and General Requirements.

(1) NAS Implementation Program, Atlanta NAS Implementation Center (IC) Manager. In addition to those responsibilities outlined in FAA Order 1050.20, the Atlanta IC Manager shall be responsible for ensuring the following:

(a) During the design review, all project specifications utilized in the Southern Region must be checked to ensure no ACM is specified. All new project specifications will contain specific verbiage stating that no ACM will be utilized during the course of the project. All existing project specifications shall have a supplemental addendum added stating that no ACM be utilized during the course of construction. The verbiage shall also include a statement requiring the Prime Contractor to notify the Resident Engineer (RE) if any reference to ACM is found within the specification,

(b) The project specifications shall require the Prime Contractor to sign a statement that “to the best of his or her knowledge, no asbestos-containing building material was used during the construction, renovation, and/or modernization of the facility” (Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) 40 CFR, Subpart E, Section 763.99(a)(7)),

(c) The project specifications shall require material safety data sheets (MSDS) for all materials and/or products utilized during the course of the project accomplishment be submitted for review and approval by the project RE,

(d) A Southern Region Work Permit shall be submitted to the appropriate System Support Center (SSC) Office, the respective Safety and Environmental Compliance Manager (SECM) and/or Facility Asbestos Coordinator (FAC) with a copy to the ANI-320 Operations Liaison (OL). The work permit shall be submitted with the Work Order/Engineering packages, or with the project documentation at the 90% review, ASO ACP 3 03/02/06

(e) A Form 3900-8, required by Order 3900.57, FAA Pre-Construction and Maintenance Project Safety and Health Checklist, is completed for each project no later than the pre-construction conference,

(f) During the course of the project, both the Prime Contractor and the RE shall routinely verify that only products for which MSDS’s have been submitted and approved are utilized,

(g) Following the completion of the project, but prior to the Contractor’s Acceptance Inspection (CAI), the written statement discussed in paragraph b(1)(b) must be submitted to the RE. If the FAA suspects the presence of asbestos, the FAA shall sample the suspect material to verify that no asbestos containing material was utilized. This testing shall be performed at the FAA's expense. If ACM is subsequently found during the sampling of the building materials, the Contractor shall remove and replace the ACM at his expense. In addition, the Contractor shall incur the costs of the original testing and/or any additional testing that may be necessary,

(h) If the Contractor does not submit the statement required in paragraph b(1)(b), the FAA should have a complete building survey performed by a qualified testing firm prior to acceptance, with the costs deducted from the Contractor's final payment, and

(i) Conduct reviews of the Regional ACP to verify compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

(2) Regional Airway Facilities Occupational Safety and Health Manager (ROSHM). The ROSHM shall be responsible for:

(a) Ensuring the development of the Regional respirator program and review of SMO respirator programs to verify compliance with applicable regulatory requirements,

(b) Conducting reviews of the Regional ACP to verify compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulatory requirements,

(c) Evaluating effectiveness of ACP by conducting periodic industrial hygiene facility audits and reviewing inspection results,

(d) Ensuring that the medical surveillance program requirements of the Regional ACP are implemented by coordinating with the Aviation Medical Division, ASO-300,

(e) Ensuring that employee exposure to asbestos is documented in accordance with the ACP, requirements of FAA Order 1050.20, and other FAA requirements and applicable regulations, and

(f) Ensuring the PPE provided for employees is appropriate for the respective asbestos exposure levels,

(3) FAC. The FAC shall be responsible for:

(a) Instituting and managing the asbestos O&M Program including the Southern Region Work Permit control system; record keeping; PPE program; periodic surveillance;

training; responding to asbestos fiber releases; and storage, transportation and disposal of ACM,

(b) Written notification to appropriate Union representatives at least 45 days prior to the start of an asbestos abatement project. Follow-up notification may be required, as determined by the SECM and/or FAC, if project start dates change,

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(d) Ensuring the approved Southern Region Work Permit is posted adjacent to the abatement activity, O&M-related and non-O&M-related,

(e) Oversee the implementation of the asbestos O&M Program in the Systems Support Center (SSC) including:

1. Coordinating and providing oversight of the Asbestos O&M Team activities,

2. Identification of employee asbestos training,

3. Ensuring regulatory compliance to asbestos issues,

4. Assisting first line supervisors by providing required “Employee Right-To- Know” information regarding asbestos,

5. Coordinating all necessary resources for performing ongoing asbestos related activities,

6. Ensuring compliance with regulated area requirements,

7. Coordinating ACM inspections,

8. Determining and coordinating air monitoring requirements,

9. Investigating employee reports of suspect asbestos dust and/or debris, and

10. Ensure all contractors are informed of ACM/hazardous materials existing at SSC facilities that are scheduled for construction activities.

Note: The SECM may fulfill the role of the FAC in some areas. Verify who the appropriate contact is (FAC or SECM) prior to initiating any activities.

c. Definitions and Acronyms. The following are definitions and acronyms used throughout this supplement and the associated appendices.

(1) AAR: Asbestos Analysis Registry.

(2) Accredited laboratory: for purposes of asbestos or airborne fiber concentration analysis, a laboratory that is accredited by the AIHA, and is a member of NVLAP and PAT programs.

(3) ACM: Asbestos-containing material. Any material, be it raw or processed, containing more than one-percent asbestos. Chrysotile, Amosite, Crocidolite, Tremolite, Anthophyllite, and Actinolite are various forms of the asbestos mineral.

(4) ACM Waste: any asbestos-containing material that has been bagged, labeled and ready for disposal. This includes all asbestos-containing building materials, suspect debris, and equipment that has not been decontaminated and all contaminated materials used in an ACM response.

(5) Acoustical Insulation: a material in a building usually used for the control of sound due to its lack of reverberant surfaces.

(6) Acoustical Tile: a finishing material in a building usually found in the ceiling or walls for the purpose of noise control.

(7) ACP: Southern Region Asbestos Control Program.

(8) Action Level for Lead (AL): a level of airborne lead materials as specified by OSHA as a warning or alert level and which action is required to correct or eliminate the presence of lead. OSHA has established the level of 30 micrograms per cubic meter of air (30 µg/m3) calculated as an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA).

(9) AF: Airway Facilities Division

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(10) AHERA: Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act, 40 CFR, Subpart E, Section 763.99(a)(7)

(11) AHU: Air handling unit.

(12) AIHA: American Industrial Hygiene Association.

(13) Air Monitoring: the process of measuring the concentration of contaminants. Procedures shall conform to the NIOSH 7400 method for PCM asbestos sampling and analysis, requirements as set forth in 40 CFR 763 Subpart E for TEM asbestos sampling and analysis, and analysis and the NIOSH 7082 or 7105 methods for lead sampling and analysis.

(14) Ambient: the surrounding air or atmosphere in a given area under normal conditions.

(15) Amended Water: water to which a surfactant, such as liquid detergent, has been added.

(16) ANI: Atlanta NAS Implementation Center, ANI-300.

(17) ANSI: American National Standards Institute.

(18) Approved Landfill: an EPA site approved for the disposal of asbestos, lead, and other hazardous wastes that has EPA approval.

(19) ARTCC: Air Route Traffic Control Center.

(20) Area Air Sample: collection of air samples by using a stationary air pump, with a sampling cassette on-line, to monitor air contaminants within contained or ambient air environments.

(21) Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA): a set of regulations developed by the EPA that mandates specific asbestos related legislation for schools. In 1986, Under Title 11 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), AHERA was signed into law. The Final Rule is found in 40 CFR 763 Subpart E.

(22) ASHARA: Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Reauthorization Act, 40 CFR Part 763, Subpart E, Appendix C.

(23) ASI: Asbestos Survey Inventory.

(24) ASO: Southern Region.

(25) Background Monitoring: a sampling process used to determine baseline concentrations of contaminants in an area. These samples are utilized as a baseline for potential problems (i.e. - clean-up levels after the disturbance of these materials) and for comparisons with samples collected during work activities. The collection of these samples should take place no more than 24 hours prior to the start of work and, collected within the same time period that the activities are scheduled so that the background samples will accurately reflect normal daily operations.

(26) Baseline Monitoring: prior to the start of any scheduled asbestos related activity, area air monitoring shall be conducted to determine the ambient concentration of airborne asbestos fibers that may be present. These results will be utilized to document any increase in airborne asbestos fiber levels caused by a given activity.

(27) Breathing Zone: an area forward of the shoulder with a sphere of approximately seven inches from the worker’s breathing zone (nose), as defined by OSHA.

(28) CAEG: Computer Assisted Engineering Graphics. ANI-320.

(29) CAI: Contractor’s Acceptance Inspection.

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(30) CFR: Code of Federal Regulations.

(31) CIH: Certified Industrial Hygienist. Also Industrial Hygienist (IH).

(32) CO: Contracting Officer, ASO-50.

(33) Contaminated Items: any objects that have been exposed to asbestos fibers or lead.

(34) Critical barrier: two layers of polyethylene sheeting sealed over all openings into a work area or any other similarly placed physical barrier sufficient to prevent airborne asbestos or lead in a work area from migrating to an adjacent area.

(35) Employee Exposure: according to the OSHA, determinations of employee exposure to airborne asbestos or lead shall be made from breathing zone air samples that are representative of an 8-hour TWA and 30-minute short-term (for asbestos) exposure of each employee.

(36) Encapsulant (sealant): a liquid material that is applied to ACM or LBPM or substrates.

The encapsulant controls the possible release of asbestos fibers or lead dust from the material by creating a membrane over the surface (bridging encapsulant) or by penetrating into the material and binding its components together (penetrating encapsulant).

(37) Encapsulation: the coating of asbestos-containing material with a bonding or sealing agent to prevent the possible release of airborne fibers.

(38) Enclosure: an airtight, impermeable barrier, around an activity that could disturb ACM or LBP. Used to prevent the migration of asbestos fibers or lead dusts to an area outside the barrier.

(39) PA: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

(40) EPA Regulations: regulatory standards that cover emissions to the outside environment from a workplace and disposal of REGULATED wastes from job sites.

(41) Excursion Limit (EL): a level of airborne fibers specified by OSHA as an occupation exposure standard for asbestos. This limit was created to protect workers from short duration but high asbestos exposure concentrations. OSHA has established the level of

1.0 fiber per cubic centimeter of air (1.0 f/cc) as averaged over a sampling period of thirty

(30) minutes as the excursion limit for airborne asbestos. There is no excursion limit for lead required by OSHA.

(42) f/cc: fibers per cubic centimeter.

(43) Facility Asbestos Coordinator (FAC): the SMO Manager shall designate the FAC. The FAC has authority and training to identify asbestos and lead hazards and take corrective actions. The FAC responsibilities include but are not limited to: controlling entry and exit to a regulated area, ensuring all employees working within a regulated area wear appropriate personal protective equipment, and ensuring that engineering controls in use are functioning properly.

(44) Fireproofing: spray or trowel applied fire resistant materials to protect building structural members.

(45) Friable Materials: any material that can be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure when dry.

(46) Full Face Respirator: a full-face mask that covers the entire face with a plastic shield thus providing a higher level of respiratory and eye protection.

(47) GIS: Geographic Information System.

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(48) Glovebag : an impervious polyethylene bag-like enclosure affixed with glove-like appendages through which material and tools may be handled.

(49) Gooseneck: a method of sealing waste disposal bags achieved by:

Sealing the bag with duct tape, after the air has been evacuated with a HEPA vacuum, and

Folding the area above the initial tape seal over upon itself and sealing again with duct tape.

(50) Half Face Respirator: a half-face mask that covers only the nose, mouth, and chin; and, provides no protection to the eyes and face.

(51) HAZCOM: Hazard Communication.

(52) HEPA Filtered Vacuum: a high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtered vacuum, equipped with HEPA filters, capable of trapping and retaining 99.97% of all particles larger than 0.3 microns in diameter.

(53) High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) Filter: a high efficiency particulate air filter capable of filtering out particles of 0.3 microns or greater in diameter at a 99.97 percent efficiency.

(54) HUD: US Department of Housing and Urban Development.

(55) HVAC System: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. Provides conditioned air to a facility.

(56) IC: Atlanta NAS Implementation Center, ANI-300.

(57) JAI: Joint Acceptance Inspection.

(58) Lead-Based Paint (LBP): as defined by OSHA in 29 CFR 1926.62, a LBP is any paint that contains detectable amounts of lead.

(59) Lead Training Requirements: This training is for employees involved in general maintenance and lead material repair tasks who may be subject to exceeding the OSHA Action Level for lead. (see paragraph 8 of this section for the Action Level for lead).

This program, as set forth in the OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1926.62 (l), must include training regarding the contents of the 29 CFR 1926.62 Standard, the specific hazards associated with the employee’s work environment, protective measures which can be taken, and the danger of lead to their bodies.

(60) Lead Waste: any lead material that has been bagged, labeled and ready for disposal.

This includes all lead coated building materials, suspect debris, and equipment that have not been decontaminated.

(61) Licensed transport company: a transport company that has met necessary Federal, State and local licensing requirements to transport ACM waste to an approved landfill.

(62) Negative Air Machine (NAM): an engineering control used during O&M activities.

NAM's are equipped with HEPA filters and are designed to supply ventilation and create a negative pressure differential in one enclosed area relative to another.

(63) Negative Exposure Assessment: a demonstration that employee exposure during a given operation is expected to be consistently below the PELs.

(64) NESHAP: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants - EPA Regulation 40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M.

(65) NIBS: National Institute of Building Sciences

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(66) NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.

(67) NIST: National Institute of Standards and Technology.

(68) Non-friable Materials: any material that cannot be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure when dry.

(69) NVLAP: National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (part of NIST).

(70) O&M: Operations and Maintenance.

(71) O&M Activities: any job, task, abatement, or project that is part of an O&M Program which may involve potential contact or disturbance of ACM.

(72) Occupied Space: any space, area, or room typically occupied during an average workday.

(73) Operations and Maintenance Program (O&M Program): a program of work practices to maintain asbestos and or lead materials in good condition, ensure clean up of asbestos-containing materials and lead dusts previously released, and prevent further release by minimizing and controlling disturbance or damage.

(74) OSHA : Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

(75) PAPH: powered air-purifying hooded respirator

(76) PAPR: powered air-purifying respirator.

(77) PAT: Proficiency Analytical Testing.

(78) PCB: Polychlorinated biphenyl. A group of highly toxic, persistent chemicals used in electrical components for insulating purposes.

(79) PCM: Phase Contrast Microscopy. An optical microscopic analytical method (NIOSH 7400) for counting fibers in the air samples. The PCM method does not distinguish fiber types.

(80) Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL): a maximum concentration of a contaminant to which a worker can be exposed to over an 8-hour day and 40-hour week specified by OSHA.

For activities that impact ACM - OSHA has established the level of 0.1 fiber per cubic centimeter (0.1 f/cc) of air determined as an eight hour TWA, as measured by (PCM), and

For activities that impact LBP - OSHA has established the not to exceed level of no greater than fifty micrograms per cubic meter of air (50 µg/m3) determined as an eight hour TWA.

(81) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): equipment designed to protect a worker from certain work place hazards (i.e. - steel toed safety shoes, gloves, full body suit, respirators, etc.).

(82) Personal Sample: an air sample collected by attaching a low volume battery powered air pump onto an individual to monitor the air quality the individual is being exposed to.

The powered air pump’s on-line sampling cassette is attached to the breathing zone (lapel area) of the individual.

(83) PFT: Pulmonary Function Test.

(84) Pipe Lagging: material wrapping that protects the insulation on a pipe (i.e. - cloth, paper, etc.).

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(85) PLM: Polarized Light Microscopy. An optical microscopic technique to distinguish different types of fibrous materials by their unique optical properties when exposed to polarized light. Used for bulk samples.

(86) Polyethylene: plastic sheeting which is often used to seal off an area in which asbestos or lead removal is taking place for the purpose of preventing contamination of other areas.

(87) PVC: Polyvinyl chloride.

(88) Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR): either a full-face piece, helmet, or hooded respirator that has the breathing air powered to the wearer after it has been purified through a filter.

(89) QA/QC: Quality Assurance/Quality Control.

(90) RCRA: Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.

(91) Regional Program Manager for Environment and Safety (RPMES): responsible to ensure that all operations for which Airway facilities is responsible comply with applicable federal, state and local environmental and safety laws, rules, and regulations.

(92) Regulated Area: an area established by the employer to demarcate where concentrations of contaminants can reasonably be expected to exceed the PEL.

(93) Removal: an operation where asbestos-containing materials and lead is physically removed from a surface or substrate and disposed of as ACM or lead waste.

(94) Repair: overhauling, rebuilding, reconstructing, or reconditioning of structures or substrates, including encapsulation or other repair of ACM or LBP attached to structures or substrates.

(95) Replacement: is a strategy which entails the removal of components (i.e. - windows, doors, trims, drywall, floor tiles etc.) that contain asbestos materials or lead paint, and installing new components free of asbestos or lead.

(96) RE: Resident Engineer. Also known as Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

(97) Respiratory Protection: a component of PPE that protects the user by filtering contaminated air or providing air from an outside source.

(98) Response Action: a method, including removal, encapsulation, enclosure, repair, and/or operations and maintenance, that protects human health and the environment from possible exposure from asbestos and lead materials.

(99) ROSHM: Regional Occupational Safety and Health Manager.

(100) RPMES: Regional Program Manager for Environment and Safety.

(101) s/cc: Structures per cubic centimeter.

(102) s/mm2: Structures per square millimeter.

(103) Safety and Environmental Compliance Manager (SECM): is responsible to coordinate all actions through proper management channels. Shall provide program management and oversight for the asbestos control program activities.

(104) Scanning Electron Microscopy. A method of microscopic analysis which directs an electron beam at a sample and then collects the beams that are reflected to produce an image from which fibers can be identified and counted. Typically not used for analysis of asbestos samples.

(105) SMO: Systems Management Office, formerly named the Sector Office.

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(106) SMO Manager (SM): responsible for the implementation of the Environmental and Safety Compliance Program in the SMO and to ensure that SMO employees are trained in the legal and safety requirements associated with the activities for which they are responsible.

(107) SOP: Standard Operating Procedure.

(108) Substrate: the material or existing surface located under or behind an ACM or LBP.

(109) Surfacing Material: material in a building that is sprayed-on, 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.

(110) Systems Support Center Office (SSC): formerly named the Sector Field Office (SFO).

(111) TEM: Transmission Electron Microscopy.

(112) Thermal System Insulation (TSI): ACM applied to pipes, fittings, boilers, breaching, tanks, ducts or other structural components to prevent heat loss or gain.

(113) Time-Weighted Average (TWA): An average determined over a certain period of time.

PELs are concentrations over an 8-hour period of time. The basic calculation is as follows for an 8-hour TWA:

(T1) (C1) + (T2) (C2) + (T3) (C3) + ... = 8 Hour TWA

T1 + T2 + T3 + ... = 8-hours where: T = sample duration in minutes

C = sample concentration in f/cc

(114) Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM): a method of microscopic analysis (NIOSH 7402) which utilizes an electron beam that is focused onto a thin sample. As the beam penetrates (transmits) through the sample, the difference in densities produces an image on a fluorescent screen from which samples may be identified and counted. Typically used for determining asbestos content in bulk, air, and water samples.

(115) µg: microgram.

(116) Water Damage: deterioration or delamination of materials due to water leaks or incursions

(117) WDS: Waste Disposal Site.

(118) Wet wiping methods: wiping of a surface with a damp rag, or other suitable material, to ensure that asbestos fibers and lead materials do not become airborne; and, when used in conjunction with the HEPA vacuum, aids in the process of eliminating asbestos and lead contamination from building and objects. Regardless of the method to be used (e.g., penetration, removal, enclosure, and use of glovebag), wet methods should be used during all activities that involve the disturbance asbestos-containing and lead coated materials.

(119) Work practices: specific practices to minimize airborne fibers and lead dusts during O&M activities.

d. Asbestos Survey Inventory/Condition Assessment Policy.

(1) Asbestos Building Material Survey. The policy of the FAA ASO AF Division is to perform asbestos building material surveys in all facilities maintained and/or occupied by

AF.

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(a) Any building material (excluding glass, wood, steel, rubber, and concrete) present that has not specifically been surveyed for asbestos must be presumed and/or assumed ACM. All construction and/or restoration related activities, which could potentially impact these materials, must cease, unless performed by qualified personnel, with appropriate training, following asbestos work practices and engineering controls and/or an approved SOP.

(b) To avoid project delays, planning shall be completed to allow time for a survey to be performed prior to the start of the project. This survey may be limited to address only those specific building materials that will be impacted during the project.

(c) Qualified personnel who have successfully completed an EPA approved asbestos inspector course must perform the survey. (AHERA/ASHARA).

e. Asbestos Response Actions.

(1) Asbestos Response Actions Policy. The policy of the FAA ASO AF Division is to ensure that the appropriate asbestos response actions are performed to safely manage ACM.

These response actions range from the immediate removal of ACM to the in-place management of the ACM through the use of an O&M program. Any FAA facility with ACM present must adhere to the ACP and the associated O&M program. If a facility has not been surveyed for asbestos, all suspect building materials present in the facility must be presumed and/or assumed ACM until the material is sampled and the subsequent analysis proves otherwise. The EPA’s NESHAP requires all suspect building materials to be sampled prior to any renovation or demolition activities taking place. OSHA 29 CFR

1926.1101 also requires building materials that may be impacted during any construction related work to be surveyed for asbestos.

In the rare cases where there may be a facility failure and where potentially hazardous conditions may exist, the priority will be to minimize employee exposure to airborne asbestos and to contact the FAC and/or SECM prior to initiating any restoration activities.

(2) ASO FAC Policy. The policy of the FAA ASO AF Division is that the Facility Managers or his designee will serve as the FAC.

(3) Southern Region Work Permitting System. The policy of the FAA ASO AF Division is that each SMO will implement and follow the Southern Region Work Permitting System procedure for all activities that may potentially impact an existing building material.

Work permitting and/or survey related issues should be addressed during the design of any project. It is the responsibility of the person and/or group (SMO, ANI, etc.) initiating the work to submit the work permit to the FAC and a copy to the SECM in the prescribed time frames, otherwise, the project may be delayed due to the review process involved. (See Appendix 6. Southern Region Work Permit System). It is the responsibility of the FAC and/or SECM to review the work permit; determine if any known, presumed and/or assumed ACM could potentially be impacted by the work (reviewing the survey report and/or site visit); and deny or approve the work permit based on findings.

For asbestos abatement projects implemented by ANI, the work permit shall be submitted to the appropriate SSC, the respective SECM and/or FAC with a copy to the ANI-320 OL.

The work permit shall be submitted with the Work Order/Engineering packages, or with the project documentation at the 90% review.

(4) Asbestos Abatement. The policy of the FAA ASO AF Division is that any project which will impact an area greater than 10 square feet or for which the resultant asbestos waste will be greater than that which can be contained in one asbestos disposal bag (approximately 32” W x 48” L) one-third to one-half full, is an asbestos abatement project.

One bag or less is an O&M-related abatement activity. AFZ-800 has created model

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specifications for asbestos abatement and environmental monitoring services. These model specifications are to be used for all asbestos abatement projects, but are not required for O&M-related abatement activities. Each asbestos abatement project must have been designed or reviewed by qualified personnel who have successfully completed an EPA approved asbestos project designer course (AHERA/ASHARA). Some States have additional requirements such as testing and licensing of project designers. The specifications must be site specific and provide sufficient information for the CO to enforce the contract documents.

Additionally, the ANI policy is that all asbestos abatement and O&M-related abatement activity projects implemented by ANI must be designed or reviewed by the CIH designated as the FAA Southern Region CIH of Record.

(a) All asbestos abatement projects must have met the following criteria:

1. The project must be performed by a licensed asbestos abatement contractor,

2. The project oversight must be performed by an independent Industrial Hygiene (IH) firm under the direction of a CIH,

3. The IH firm shall perform the following functions:

(aa) Attend pre-construction meetings,

(bb) Review the asbestos abatement Contractor’s Project Submittals. The IH firm shall be given ample time (up to 10 working days) to review the Contractor Submittals (as required),

(cc) Be on-site during all asbestos abatement,

(dd) Perform air monitoring inside and outside the work area,

(ee) Perform QA/QC checks during the abatement process,

(ff) Consult with the RE,

(gg) Perform final visual inspections and clearance air monitoring, and

(ff) Providing a final report consisting of copies of all air monitoring results, copies of any written reports of excessive fiber counts, copies of daily logs and entry logs, a synopsis of the work performed, and a certification that the facility is hazard-free with respect to the abatement.

(b) The IH firm shall provide a certified testing laboratory which is enrolled and classified acceptable in the NIST PAT program for PCM samples and the NVLAP for TEM analysis. If microscopy is to be done on-site, air-monitoring personnel shall be registered by the AIHA in its Asbestos Analysis Registry or a successful participant in the last four PAT rounds.

(c) Air monitoring shall be conducted inside and outside any containment constructed for abatement projects. The clearance should normally be measured by TEM analysis.

At the discretion of the SECM, projects performed under conditions where it is not possible to wait for the TEM analysis, clearance may be determined by PCM.

Clearance criteria are specified in Appendix 11, Asbestos and Lead Sampling Guidance.

(d) It is the responsibility of the person and/or group (SMO, ANI, etc.) initiating the work to submit the work permit to the FAC and a copy to the SECM. (See Appendix 6, Southern Region Work Permit System). For asbestos abatement projects implemented by ANI, the work permit shall be submitted to the appropriate SSC, the

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respective SECM and/or FAC with a copy to the ANI-320 OL. The work permit shall be submitted with the Work Order/Engineering packages, or with the project documentation at the 90% review.

(e) Prior to the commencement of an asbestos abatement project, all required submittals shall be provided to the FAC and/or SECM. All asbestos related air-monitoring data should be provided to the FAC and/or SECM on a daily basis. At the completion of the abatement project all disposal manifests and closure documentation shall be incorporated into the Joint Acceptance Inspection (JAI) documentation and provided to the SMO. States may have additional specific requirements that must be adhered.

(f) At the completion of all O&M-related abatement activities and asbestos abatement projects, the RE for ANI projects, or the SECM for SMO projects, shall submit to the CAEG Unit in ANI-320, Integration and Support Platform, a set of drawings highlighting the area(s) where ACM has been removed. This set of drawings will be utilized to update the change in the quantity of ACM of the facility in the Asbestos Survey Inventories.

(5) Operations and Maintenance Program. The policy of the FAA ASO-AF Division is that any facility which has known, presumed and/or assumed ACM must implement an O&M Program. As long as any presumed and/or assumed ACM is present in the facility or until the material is sampled and the subsequent analysis proves otherwise, the material shall be maintained in accordance with the O&M Program. The components of an O&M program are designed to:

(a) Manage asbestos in place,

(b) Provide notification to facility occupants and provide asbestos awareness training through classes and/or HAZCOM training,

(c) Provide additional training to the appropriate personnel with asbestos related responsibilities,

(d) Implementation of the Southern Region Work Permitting System for all activities which could potentially impact an existing building material,

(e) It is the responsibility of the person and/or group (SMO, ANI, etc.) initiating the work to submit the work permit to the FAC and a copy to the SECM. (See Appendix 6, Southern Region Work Permit System),

(f) For asbestos abatement projects implemented by ANI, the work permit shall be submitted to the appropriate SSC, the respective SECM and/or FAC with a copy to the ANI-320 OL. The work permit shall be submitted with the Work Order/Engineering packages, or with the project documentation at the 90% review.

For locally implemented O&M-related abatement activities, the work permit shall be submitted at least 14 days prior to the start of the project. Otherwise, the project may be delayed due to the review process involved,

(g) Have site specific SOPs to perform O&M asbestos related work. (See Appendix 12, Standard Operating Procedures), and

(h) Establish a record keeping system for the ACP.

(6) Personal Protective Equipment. The Southern Region Respiratory Protection and Personal Protective Equipment Policy as well as the ANI-300 Respiratory Protection Program will follow FAA Order 1050.20.

(7) Transportation, Storage, and Disposal of ACM. The policy of the FAA ASO AF Division is that all asbestos waste generated from FAA facilities shall be transported, ASO ACP 14 03/02/06 stored, and disposed of in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

(a) All asbestos waste generated by FAA O&M-related abatement activities will be stored inside leak-proof containers in designated areas until proper transportation to an approved disposal site is scheduled. The containers shall be properly labeled and stored in such a manner to reduce the potential for accidental disturbance.

(b) All asbestos waste will be transported inside a minimum of two leak-proof containers such as a disposal bag and a leak tight drum.

(c) All ACM waste shall be manifested and shipped to landfills that are approved by federal and/or state regulatory agencies to accept asbestos waste.

(8) Record keeping. A system for documentation of ACP activities shall be implemented at the regional and SMO levels. Certain record keeping requirements are mandated by federal and state regulations. However, the majority is part of a systematic process to document asbestos abatement and O&M-related abatement activities in the event of a regulatory audit or an inquiry regarding abatement or repair projects. A detailed discussion of record keeping requirements is present in Appendix 7, Recordkeeping.

(9) Periodic Surveillance. A visual assessment of all known, presumed and/or assumed ACM in the facility shall be conducted at periodic intervals to detect damage to, or deterioration of, the material and to facilitate any corrective actions needed.

(a) Surveillance shall take place at intervals not to exceed one year for all occupied and/or maintained facilities or in accordance with bargaining unit agreements.

(b) The interval for assessments for unmanned facilities is to be determined by frequency of use of the facility, and by the accessibility, type, and condition of ACM in the facility. However, the interval between assessments shall not exceed three years.

(c) The Periodic Surveillance process is discussed in Appendix 5, Periodic Surveillance.

f. Medical Surveillance.

(1) Employees who may be or have been exposed to asbestos in excess of OSHA PEL or EL, required to wear a negative pressure respirator, as determined by an FAA physician, or are required to work in a regulated area other than one established for performing an SOP for which a negative exposure assessment has been performed (Tasks A-1 through A-5), shall receive a physical/medical examination. The employee's supervisor shall receive a physician's opinion giving medical clearance before the employee is allowed to wear a respirator and perform asbestos work activity. All employees who have received the physical/medical examination shall receive an annual medical examination for 5 years after the last asbestos-related activity.

(2) All employees who have been exposed to asbestos in excess of OSHA PEL or EL, or are required to work in a regulated area other than one established for performing an SOP for which a negative exposure assessment has been performed (Tasks A-1 through A-5) shall receive a termination of employment examination within 30 calendar days before or after the date of termination of employment.

(3) All personnel who perform Class I, II, or III work for more than one hour, 30 or more days over a one-year period must receive an appropriate asbestos physical.

g. Training.

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(1) All AF employees who work in facilities that have ACM shall receive a briefing on the properties of asbestos and the hazards associated with asbestos, including health effects, and the ACP.

(2) Various individuals in each facility will receive more detailed training dependent on the person's involvement with the ACP.

(3) The course and instructors must meet the standards established by the specific state or EPA in which the FAA Facility is located. The training hierarchy corresponds to the levels of involvement in asbestos maintenance activity and management responsibilities.

Descriptions and requirements of the levels of training are discussed in Appendix 4, Training.

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1050.20 SO SUP 1 02/19/03

SO APPENDIX 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE O&M PROGRAM

SO1. Scope. An O&M-related abatement activity is an activity and/or project in which the resultant asbestos waste can be contained in one asbestos disposal bag (approximately 32” W x 48” L) one-third to one-half full. In addition, no more than 10 square feet of asbestos containing materials may be removed during an O&M-related abatement activity. The exception to the size limitation is for the changing of the AHU filters in an enclosed regulated area. Due to the size and number of filters to be changed in an AHU, more than one asbestos disposal bag is required to perform the task. Projects that involve relatively large disturbances of ACM, such as asbestos removal projects, are outside the scope of an O&M program and are to be addressed by the facility asbestos control program.

SO2. O&M Purpose. The program addresses all types of ACM present in a building including debris and dust that may have been released from installed ACM. The purpose of an O&M program is to minimize building occupant exposure to airborne asbestos fibers. This can be accomplished by meeting four supporting objectives:

a. To maintain ACM in good condition,

b. To ensure clean-up of previously released asbestos fibers,

c. To prevent further release of asbestos fibers, and

d. To monitor the condition of ACM.

SO3. O&M Work Practices. O&M work practices can be divided into three types of activities:

a. Those which are unlikely to involve any direct contact with ACM,

b. Those which may cause accidental disturbance of ACM, and

c. Those which involve relatively small disturbances of ACM.

SO4. O&M Implementation. The policy of the FAA ASO AF Division is that all Facility Managers or their non-bargaining unit designee will serve as the FAC.

a. The establishment of a qualified FAC and a properly conducted asbestos survey will provide the basis for your facility's O&M program.

b. The following document presents and defines the requirements of the Airway Facilities Asbestos Control Order 1050.20 and the subsequent requirements and/or components of the ASO O&M program:

(1) Asbestos Survey Inventory: surveying FAA facilities for ACM,

(2) Communication/Notification,

(3) Training: providing the appropriate level of training to individuals with ACP responsibilities,

(4) Periodic Material Condition Assessment,

(5) Southern Region Work Permitting System,

(6) Recordkeeping System: design recordkeeping system for all ACP activities,

(7) Transportation, Storage, and Disposal: ensuring that all known, presumed and/or assumed ACM are transported, stored, and disposed of in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations,

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(9) PPE,

(10) SOPs have been written for routine maintenance and custodial activities that can or have the potential for disturbing ACM, and

(11) ASO Respiratory Protection Program.

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1050.20A SO SUP 2 2/05/03

SO APPENDIX 2: ASBESTOS SURVEY INVENTORY (ASI)

SO1. Policy. The policy of the FAA ASO-AF Division is to perform an asbestos building material survey in all facilities maintained and/or occupied by AF.

SO2. Surveying. Any building material (excluding glass, wood, steel, rubber, and concrete) present in any facility that has not been surveyed must be presumed and/or assumed to contain asbestos. All construction and/or restoration related activities, that could potentially impact these materials, must cease, unless performed by qualified personnel, with appropriate training, following asbestos work practices and engineering controls.

SO3. Planning. Planning shall be completed to allow time for a survey to be performed prior to the start of the project to avoid project delays. This survey may be limited to address only those specific building materials that will be impacted during the project.

SO4. Personnel. The survey must be performed by qualified personnel who have successfully completed an EPA approved asbestos inspector course (AHERA/ASHARA).A building inspection involves:

SO5. Visual Inspection. A visual inspection of all areas of the building to identify locations of suspect materials,

(1) Assessment. An assessment of the suspect materials to identify condition, potential for disturbance, and friability,

(2) Sampling. The sampling of the suspect materials for analysis by an accredited laboratory for asbestos content. The laboratory must be a successful participant in NVLAP, and

(3) Reporting. Reporting all information obtained by the survey, including locations of all identified

ACM.

SO6. ASI Report. The ASI report presents data that describes the condition and location of ACM in the inspected facility. The report is not all-inclusive and is intended to be used as a program planning tool for all construction and maintenance activities scheduled. The ASI must be supplemented with additional sampling during the design phase of ANI projects to cover those existing building materials that may be impacted, but have not been previously sampled.

a. All survey results,…