Bldg_54_NW_ACM_Prelim_Sample_Results.pdf

North Wind, Inc. 235 E. 8th Ave, Ste 210 Anchorage, AK 99501

Phone (907) 277-5488 Fax (907) 277-5422 www.northwind-inc.com

Corporate Headquarters 1425 Higham Street Idaho Falls, ID 83402

12 July 2012

Mr. John Miller Coast Guard - Shore Maintenance Command 915 Second Avenue, Room 2664 Seattle, WA 98174-1011

Subject: Results of Asbestos Materials Survey in Building 54 (Barracks 7), Base Support Unit Kodiak under

Contract No. HSCG50-08-D-643DH4

Dear Mr. Miller, North Wind, Inc. (North Wind) very much appreciates the opportunity to perform the asbestos survey of Building 54 (also known as Barracks 7) for the U.S. Coast Guard under Contract HSCG50-08-D-643DH4. On 21 June 2012, North Wind and Absolute Services personnel conducted a site visit of the building and Absolute then collected 22 bulk samples of suspected asbestos containing materials (ACM) in the building.

The bulk samples were collected and analyzed for the presence of asbestos by Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM), the method of analysis recommended by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to determine the composition of suspected asbestos-containing materials. White Environmental Consultants Inc, of Anchorage, Alaska, performed the analysis of the suspect bulk material.

Only materials containing more than 1% total asbestos were classified as "asbestos -containing" based upon EPA and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) criteria. The following building materials were found to be asbestos-containing:

12-in by 12-in Floor tiles

Joint compound (mud) located at the entrance at the first floor

The cove base mastic located in Room 113 and in the hallway at the Sea-bag locker room

The Cement Asbestos Board (CAB) located in the Mechanic Room

The pipe insulation located in the crawlspace

The Asbestos Survey Report prepared by Absolute Services provided in Attachment 1 contains more detailed information on the survey and the survey results.

Please contact me at 208-557-7908 or kkearney@northwindgrp.com or Eric Maughan at 206-396- 7190 or emauaghan@northwindgrp.com with any questions.

Warmest Regards, Kimberley Kearney 1 Attachment Program Manager

North Wind, Inc. 235 E. 8th Ave, Ste 210 Anchorage, AK 99501

Phone (907) 277-5488 Fax (907) 277-5422 www.northwind-inc.com

Corporate Headquarters 1425 Higham Street Idaho Falls, ID 83402

Attachment 1:

Absolute Services Asbestos Material Survey Report, Building 54, BSU Kodiak

Asbestos Material Survey Report Building 54

US Coast Guard Base Kodiak, Alaska

Prepared for:

Northwind Inc.

235 E 8th street Anchorage, Alaska 99501

Submitted by:

Absolute Services Inc.

P.O. Box 110350 Anchorage, Alaska 99511 Phone: 907-346-4490 Fax: 907-346-4491

July 10, 2012

Bldg. 54 Limited Asbestos Materials Survey Report USCG Base, Kodiak, Alaska i

Executive Summary

Absolute Services Inc. performed a limited asbestos materials survey at Building 54, formally known as Barracks 7, located on the USCG Base Kodiak, Alaska.

Bulk samples were collected in areas with suspect asbestos containing material (ACM) that may be disturbed during future renovation projects.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ACRONYM LIST .......................................................................................................................... iii

SUMMARY

1.0 INTRODUCTION

2.0 SITE LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION

3.0 SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS

4.0 SURVEY RESULTS ...................................................................................................... …1

5.0 REGULATORY CONSTRAINTS

6.0 LIMITATIONS

APPENDICES

APPENDIX A Summary of Sample Results

APPENDIX B Analytical Results iii

ACRONYM LIST

ACM Asbestos Containing Material

ADEC Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation

ASI Absolute Services Inc.

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

DOT Department Of Labor

EPA Environmental Protection Agency mg/Kg Milligrams per kilograms

NESHAP National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration

PLM Polarized light microscopy pb Lead

RCRA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

TSDs treatment, storage, and disposal facilities

USS United States Survey

1.0 INTRODUCTION

Absolute Services Inc. (ASI) was retained by North Wind Inc. to perform an inspection for the presence, extent, and condition of possible asbestos-containing materials (ACM) at Building 54 located at the US Coast Guard Base , Kodiak , Alaska. ASI conducted the investigation on June 21, 2012. The inspection was conducted in compliance with contract specifications requirements.

2.0 SITE LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION

Building 54, also referred to as Barracks 7, is an approximately 16,900 square foot, two-story, wood framed building with a steel moment frame substructure originally built in the 1950's. The building houses the CPO lounge, several offices, and living units including a number of single and multi-bedroom apartment units. The building is in poor condition and is currently unoccupied with the exception of the CPO lounge. The rehabilitation of the building is being considered.

3.0 SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS

During the inspection of Building 54, ASI collected 22 bulk samples from areas and materials suspected of containing asbestos. Two samples were collected from the 12x12 vinyl mastic, four samples were collected from the suspended ceiling tiles, four samples were collected from Gypsum joint compound, two samples were collected from the inner chimney black and mastic, four samples were collected from the cove base mastic, and three samples were collected from the pipe insulation.

The bulk samples were collected and analyzed for the presence of asbestos by Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM), the method of analysis recommended by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to determine the composition of suspected asbestos-containing materials. White Environmental Consultants Inc, located at 383 Industrial Way, Suite 300, Anchorage, Alaska, performed the analysis of the suspect bulk material.

Only materials containing more than1% total asbestos were classified as "asbestos -containing" based upon EPA and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) criteria. Table 1 in Appendix A contains a summary list of the bulk asbestos samples and analytical results.

Field survey data sheets and laboratory reports are included in Appendix B.

4.0 SURVEY RESULTS

12 X12 Floor Tile The 12x12 floor tile with mastic contains Chrysotile at 4%-tile, Chrysotile at 10%-mastic.

Joint Compound The joint compound (mud) located at the entrance at the first floor contains Chrysotile at 4%.

Cove Base Mastic The cove base mastic located in room 113 and in the hallway at the Sea-bag locker room contains Chrysotile at 3%.

Cement Asbestos Board The Cement Asbestos Board located in the mechanic room contains Chrysotile at 25%.

THERMAL SYSTEM INSULATION

The pipe insulation located in the crawlspace contains Chrysotile at 10% and Amosite at 15%.

5.0 REGULATORY CONSTRAINTS

The Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (29CFR 1926.1101) and the State of Alaska Department of Labor (8 AAC 61) have promulgated regulations requiring testing for airborne asbestos fibers; setting allowable exposure limits for workers potentially exposed to airborne asbestos fibers; establishing contamination controls, work practices, and medical surveillance; and setting worker certification and protection requirements. These regulations apply to all workplace activities involving asbestos.

The EPA regulations, issued as Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations , part 61 (40CFR61) under the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) established proper handling ACM during asbestos removal and waste disposal. These regulations require an owner (or the owner's contractor) to notify the EPA of asbestos removal operations and to establish responsibility for the removal, transportation, and disposal of asbestos.

The disposal of asbestos waste is regulated by the EPA, the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC), and the disposal site operator. Wastes being transported to the disposal site must be sealed in leak tight containers prior to disposal and must be accompanied by disposal permits and waste manifests

6.0 LIMITATIONS

The conclusions and recommendations contained in this report are based upon professional opinions with regard to the subject matter. These opinions have been arrived at in accordance with currently accepted environmental consulting and engineering standards and practices and are subject to the following inherent limitations:

1. Accuracy of the Information.

The laboratory Reports utilized in this assessment were provided by the accredited laboratories cited in the report. Although the conclusions, opinions, and recommendations are based in part, on such information, our services did not include the verification of accuracy or authenticity of such reports. Should such information provided found to be inaccurate or unreliable, Absolute Services Inc. reserves the right to amend or revise its conclusions, opinions and/or recommendations.

2. Site Conditions.

This survey was conducted on June 21, 2012. The site was vacant at the time of the survey, with the exception of the CPO lounge, which is still in use. Other asbestos-containing or hazardous materials may be present in the facilities that were concealed by structure members, walls, ceilings, or floor coverings.

3. Changing Regulatory Constraints.

The regulations concerning hazardous materials are constantly changing, including the interpretations of the regulations by the local and national agencies. Should the regulations or their interpretation be changed from our current understanding, Absolute Services, Inc. reserves the right to amend or revise its conclusions, opinions, and/or recommendations.

APPENDIX A

Summary of Sample Results

Table 1 Asbestos Containing Materials

The following table is a summary list of the samples collected from the ACM suspected areas throughout Building 54.. Samples containing greater than 1% asbestos are shown in bold print.

Sample # Number Material Location Asbestos Content

1 54-01 12”x12” vinyl tile/mastic

Room 203 Kitchen Chrysotile 4%-tile Chrysotile 10%-mastic

2 54-02 Suspended ceiling tile Room 203 Kitchen None Detected 3 54-03 Gypsum Joint

Compound Room 203 None Detected

4 54-04 Suspended ceiling tile Room 210 Kitchen None Detected 5 54-05 Exterior wall insulation

(white) Room 209 None Detected

6 54-06 Suspended ceiling tile Hallway at room 212 None Detected 7 54-07 Suspended ceiling tile Hallway at CPO

Lounge None Detected

8 54-08 12”x12” vinyl tile/mastic

Men’s toilet by CPO Lounge

Chrysotile 4%-tile Chrysotile 10%-mastic

9 54-09 Suspended ceiling tile Room 114 None Detected 10 54-10 Gypsum Joint

Compound Room 112 None Detected

11 54-11 Inner chimney block Top of Chimney in Attic

None Detected

12 54-12 Inner chimney block mortar

Top of Chimney in Attic

None Detected

13 54-13 Gypsum Joint Compound

Inner gypsum wall at 1st floor entrance

Chrysotile 3%

14 54-14 Cove Base Mastic Hallway at room 200 None Detected 15 54-15 Cove Base Mastic Hallway at room 211 None Detected 16 54-16 Cove Base Mastic Hallway at Sea-bag locker room, 1st floor None Detected

17 54-17 Cove Base Mastic Room 113 Chrysotile 3%

18 54-18 Joint Compound Hallway by CPO Lounge

None Detected

19 54-19 Cement Board Ceiling of basement mechanical room

Chrysotile 25%

20 54-20 Pipe fitting insulation Basement mechanical room

None Detected

21 54-21 Pipe Insulation Crawl space of building

Chrysotile 10% Amosite 15%

22 54-22 Pipe insulation (tsi) debris

Crawlspace of building None Detected

APPENDIX B

Analytical Results