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Limited Asbestos Building Survey United States Coast Guard Station

USCG ANT Bristol Maintenance Building 1 Thames Street Bristol, RI 02809

Prepared for:

US Coast Guard Civil Engineering Unit Providence Attention: Jerry Fortin, contracting Officer

475 Kilvert Street, Suite 100 Warwick, RI 02886

508-968-6499 Contract Number: HSCGG1-15-C-PRV156

Requisition number: 2115G15PRV156 Order Number: 2415G15PRV156

Prepared by:

38 Elm Street

New Bedford, MA 02740 508-858-5606

June 2015

Table of Contents

Section 1.0 Introduction

Section 2.0 Bulk Sampling Information

Section 3.0 Description of Identified Areas and Suspect Materials

Section 4.0 Summary/Conclusions

Section 5.0 Signature(s) of Environmental Professional(s)

Figures:

Figure 1 – Sample Locations

Appendices:

Appendix A Laboratory Data

Appendix B Photographs

Appendix C Historic documents provided by USCG

Limited Asbestos Survey Report USCG – Bristol Maintenance Building Maintenance Building 1 Thames Street, Bristol, RI

Common Sense Environmental, Inc. WBE/DBE 1 June 2015

1.0 Introduction

This asbestos survey report is being submitted to the United States Coast Guard (USCG) in support of a window replacement project located at the USCG Bristol Maintenance Building by Common Sense Environmental, Inc (Common Sense). In order to determine the feasibility of completing the window replacement, a limited non-destructive survey for asbestos containing materials (ACMs) was conducted at the Main Building.

The ANT Bristol maintenance building was built in 1932 as a lighthouse storage depot when the facility was first built by the Coast Guard. In 1992, the Coast Guard constructed the newer western section of the building increasing the building’s size by ~50% and adding a garage and an electric/electronics shop. The 2-sotry building is situated at the southwest corner of the site at the end of Thames St. The 11 windows on the northern and eastern faces of the building along with the 1 circular window on the southern face were installed in 1992. The remaining 20 windows on the western and southern faces of the building were replaced sometime in the early 2000’s.

The USCG also provided the attached site diagrams for the building (Appendix C).

Qualified personnel from Common Sense Environmental (Common Sense) conducted the asbestos survey sampling following procedures generally accepted and recommended by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA), the United States Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH).

The suspect asbestos containing material (ACM) sampled during the survey of the subject property included interior and exterior window caulk and joint compound.

Upon sampling and analysis, none of the sampled materials were found to contain greater than 1% asbestos (see Section 4.0 for identified ACMs). The ACMs identified do not have to be removed by a RIDOH licensed asbestos abatement contractor in accordance with an approved Asbestos Abatement Plan written by a RIDOH licensed Asbestos Project Designer, prior to disturbance during any planned renovations.

2.0 Bulk Sampling Information

The suspect ACMs were characterized by the analysis of bulk samples collected by Cynthia Gilchrest (RI License No. AAC-0937) on June 3, 2015. Photographs taken at the property are presented as Appendix B.

Per the scope of work provided by the USCG, the following materials were identified for asbestos testing:

A. Caulk and joint compound at 1 window on each face of the building at each floor.

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As outlined in the Scope of Required Testing Services, representative samples were collected at windows on the first floor and second floors to include at a minimum caulk and joint compound testing at 1 window on each face of the building at each floor.

Upon visiting the property, Common Sense observed several storm windows with no visible caulk or joint compound. Exterior caulk was not observed at the first floor west an interior caulk was not observed at the north side first or second floors. No interior caulk at the interior second floor round window and joint compound was not observed at the first floor east interior and exterior.

Licensed and trained personnel have made an effort to characterize visible and readily accessible suspect ACMs within/along the interior/exterior areas of one window at each floor the subject property building as outlined in the scope of work. The survey was not a destructive survey and no survey can be all encompassing. As such, should construction workers encounter and/or need to disturb any product(s) suspected as being ACM, that have not been previously identified or sampled, during any renovation activities in the future, all proper precautions should be taken to ensure these materials are appropriately characterized and handled accordingly.

Survey procedures included a visual assessment of suspect ACM and painted surfaces identified by licensed and trained personnel. Visual assessment included the touching of identified suspect ACM to determine its friability, (when dry, may be crushed, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure), identification of homogeneous areas of identified suspect ACM, approximate quantification of identified suspect ACM, collection of bulk samples for analysis, and assessment of the condition of suspect ACM. The USEPA’s Managing Asbestos in Place, A Building Owner's Guide to Operations and Maintenance Programs for Asbestos-Containing Materials, was used as a guide for this survey.

Each homogenous area of suspect ACM was assessed to determine the asbestos hazard. A homogeneous area is defined as a material that is uniform in color or texture with a similar appearance and an application on similar components. Factors considered when assessing homogeneous area hazards include the friability of the material, the condition of the material including type, severity, and extent of damage, and accessibility of the material and potential for further damage and disturbance.

Sampling methods were designed to minimize damage to the ACM and subsequent fiber release.

Samples were collected using disposable samplers, similar to a utility knife. Samples were extracted to the substrate and placed into a pre-labeled asbestos sample bag. The bag was then sealed, recorded in a sample logbook, and sent to the laboratory for analysis.

Samples were submitted to and analyzed by Asbestos Identification Laboratory (AIL) of Woburn, Massachusetts. AIL is accredited through the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP No. 2000919-0) and with the RIDOH (AAL-121). All samples were analyzed in accordance with USEPA recommended protocol ("Follow-up to the Interim Method for Determination of Asbestos in Bulk Insulation Samples" - EPA 600/R- 93/116 method “Visual Estimate”) using polarized light microscopy (PLM) supplemented by dispersion staining techniques.

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Twenty-two (22) asbestos bulk samples were collected at the subject property building, with instructions to the laboratory to stop at the first positive results obtained for each homogeneous material sample set. Based on this instruction, 22 bulk samples were laboratory analyzed by AIL.

Appendix A contains a chain-of-custody and a copy of the bulk sampling results, as provided by

AIL.

As confirmed by laboratory analyses and as summarized in Section 4.0 of this report, none of the sampled materials were found to have asbestos content equal to or greater than 1% asbestos. As such, the sampled materials do not have to be removed by a RIDOH licensed asbestos abatement contractor in accordance with an approved Asbestos Abatement Plan written by a RIDOH licensed Asbestos Project Designer, prior to disturbance during any planned renovations.

3.0 Background Air Sampling

As the scope of this project consisted solely of an asbestos survey only, no background air sampling was conducted during this survey.

Should asbestos be detected in the future which require abatement pre-abatement air samples may be required as a part of the development of a required Asbestos Abatement Plan, if abatement is to take place.

4.0 Description of Identified Areas and Suspect Materials

This asbestos survey has been completed at the occupied maintenance building as a part of a window replacement plan. Sampled materials and results are summarized in the following table and the laboratory report is presented as Appendix A. Materials which tested positive for asbestos through laboratory analysis would be indicated by red type on the tables below and would include the asbestos content identified through laboratory analysis. No sampled materials tested positive for asbestos via laboratory analysis.

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5.0 Summary/Conclusions

Common Sense completed a limited asbestos survey at select windows at the USCG Bristol Maintenance Building, Bristol, Rhode Island. Twenty-two (22) asbestos bulk samples were collected from the subject structure, with instructions to the laboratory to stop analyses at the first positive result obtained for each homogeneous material sample set. Based on this instruction, 22 bulk samples were laboratory analyzed by AIL. Appendix A contains a chain-of-custody and a copy of the bulk sampling results, as provided by AIL.

As can be seen in the attached results and as summarized in Section 4.0 of this report, sampled materials were not found to have asbestos content equal to or greater than 1% asbestos.

This report has been prepared for the sole benefit of the USCG and may not be used by any other person or entity without the express written consent of Common Sense Environmental, Inc. Any use which a third party makes of this report, or any reliance on decisions made based on it, are the responsibility of such third parties. Common Sense accepts no responsibility for damages, if any, suffered by any third party as a result of decisions made or actions based on this report.

The information and conclusions contained in this report are based upon work undertaken by trained professional and technical staff in accordance with generally accepted engineering and scientific practices current at the time the work was performed. Conclusions presented in this report should not be construed as legal or medical advice.

Common Sense Environmental, Inc. WBE/DBE 6 June 2015

The conclusions presented in this report represent the best technical judgment of Common Sense based on the data obtained from the work. The conclusions are based on the site conditions encountered by licensed and trained personnel at the time work was performed at the specific inspection and/or sampling locations.

5.0 Signature(s) of Environmental Professional(s)

Cynthia S. Gilchrest Vincent L. Jacques, P.E.

Senior Project Manager RI License No. AAC-0409 RI License No. AAC-0937

Figures

Figure 1 – Sample Locations

Common Sense Environmental, Inc. Figure 1 – Sample Locations South and East 38 Elm Street Maintenance Building New Bedford, MA 02740 USCG, 1 Thames St, Bristol, RI 508-858-5606 June 2015 Figure provided by USCG, Civil Engineering, Drawing NY03030, A-5 of 12, dated July 1992, USCG Main Building at Bristol, Rhode Island

South side

East side

3A, 8A, 11B

4A

12B 13B 7A

1C, 5A, 5B

5C, 9A

Common Sense Environmental, Inc. Figure 1A – Sample Locations North and West 38 Elm Street Maintenance Building New Bedford, MA 02740 USCG, 1 Thames St, Bristol, RI 508-858-5606 June 2015 Figure provided by USCG, Civil Engineering, Drawing NY03030, A-5 of 12, dated July 1992, USCG Main Building at Bristol, Rhode Island

North side

West side

1B, 13A

1A, 11C 2A

12A 10B 10A

6A 11A

APPENDIX A

Laboratory Data

Batch: 6379

165 New Boston St., Ste 271 Woburn, MA 01801

781-932-9600 Web: www.asbestosidentificationlab.com

Email: mikemanning@asbestosidentificationlab.com

Asbestos Identification Laboratory

Dear Cynthia Gilchrest, Thank you Cynthia Gilchrest for your business.

Michael Manning Owner/Director

Asbestos Identification Laboratory has completed the analysys of the samples from your office for the above referenced project

The information and analysis contained in this report have been generated using the EPA /600/R-93/116 Method for the Determination of Asbestos in Bulk Building Materials. Materials or products that contain more than 1% of any kind or combination of asbestos are considered an asbestos containing building material as determined by the EPA. This Polarized Light Microscope (PLM) technique may be performed either by visual estimation or point counting. Point counting provides a determination of the area percentage of asbestos in a sample. If the asbestos is estimated to be less than 10% by visual estimation of friable material, the determination may be repeated using the point counting technique. The results of the point counting supersede visual PLM results. Results in this report only relate to the items tested. This report may not be used by the customer to claim product endorsement by NVLAP or any other U.S. Government Agency.

Laboratory results represent the analysis of samples as submitted by the customer. Information regarding sample location, description, area, volume, etc., was provided by the customer. Asbestos Identification Laboratory is not responsible for sample collection activities or analytical method limitations. Unless notified in writing to return samples, Asbestos Identification Laboratory discards customer samples after 30 days. This report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the written consent of Asbestos Identification Laboratory.

Work Received: 2015-06-05

USCG Bristol, RI

Cynthia Gilchrest Common Sense Environmental, Inc.

38 Elm St.

New Bedford, MA 02740

2015-06-03

Project Number:

Project Name:

June 09, 2015

Date Sampled:

Analysis Method: BULK PLM ANALYSIS EPA/600/R-93/116

• NVLAP Lab Code: 200919-0

• Massachusetts Certification License: AA000208

• State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health Approved Environmental Laboratory Registration Number: PH-0142

• State of Maine, Department of Environmental Protection Asbestos Analytical Laboratory License Number: LB-0078(Bulk) LA-0087(Air)

• State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations Department of Health Certification: AAL-121

Work Received: 2015-06-05

USCG Bristol, RI

Cynthia Gilchrest Common Sense Environmental, Inc.

38 Elm St.

New Bedford, MA 02740

2015-06-03

Project Number:

Project Name:

June 09, 2015

Date Sampled:

Analysis Method: BULK PLM ANALYSIS EPA/600/R-93/116

Asbestos %Material Color Non-Asbestos %LocationFieldID

LabID tan Non-Fibrous 100

69206

1A North 1st Floor InteriorJoint Compound None Detected tan Non-Fibrous 100

69207

1B 2nd Floor North InteriorJoint Compound None Detected tan Non-Fibrous 100

69208

1C 2nd Floor East InteriorJoint Compound None Detected white Non-Fibrous 100

69209

2A North 1st Floor ExteriorBeige Chalk None Detected yellow Non-Fibrous 100

69210

3A 1st Floor South InteriorWindow Insulation None Detected yellow Non-Fibrous 100

69211

4A 1st Floor South ExteriorJoint Compound None Detected white Non-Fibrous 100

69212

5A 2nd Floor East ExteriorWhite Chalk None Detected gray Non-Fibrous 100

69213

5B 2nd Floor East ExteriorWhite Chalk None Detected white Non-Fibrous 100

69214

5C 1st Floor East ExteriorWhite Chalk None Detected white Cellulose 95 Non-Fibrous 5

69215

6A 1st Floor West ExteriorJoint Sheet None Detected white Non-Fibrous 100

69216

7A South Interior Round Window

Joint Compound None Detected tan Non-Fibrous 100

69217

8A 1st Floor South InteriorJoint Compound None Detected white Non-Fibrous 100

69218

9A 1st Floor East InteriorBeige Caulk None Detected white Non-Fibrous 100

69219

10A West Side 2nd Floor Exterior

Exterior White Chalk None Detected

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Asbestos %Material Color Non-Asbestos %LocationFieldID

LabID white Non-Fibrous 100

69220

10B West Side 2nd Floor Exterior

White Insulation None Detected white Non-Fibrous 100

69221

11A 1st Floor West InteriorWhite Chalk None Detected white Non-Fibrous 100

69222

11B 1st Floor South InteriorWhite Chalk None Detected white Non-Fibrous 100

69223

11C 1st Floor ExteriorWhite Chalk None Detected white Non-Fibrous 100

69224

12A West 2nd Floor InteriorWhite Chalk None Detected white Non-Fibrous 100

69225

12B South 2nd Floor InteriorWhite Chalk None Detected white Non-Fibrous 100

69226

13A 2nd Floor North ExteriorWhite Chalk None Detected white Non-Fibrous 100

69227

13B 2nd Floor South ExteriorWhite Chalk None Detected

Analyzed by: 6379Batch:

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APPENDIX B

Photographs

Photographic Record

Project Number:

Site Location:

Photographer:

Date:

Comments:

Asbestos Survey, US Coast Guard, Maintenance Building, Bristol, Rhode Island

Cynthia Gilchrest

6/3/2015

North side of maintenance building.

Photographer:

Comments:

Northwest approach to north side of maintenance building.

1 Thames Street, Bristol, RI

Common Sense Environmental, Inc WBE/DBE, 38 Elm Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 508-858-5606 www.CommonSenseEnv.com

Site Location:

Photographer:

West side of maintenance building.

Comments:

West to east approach to south side of maintenance building.

1 Thames Street, Bristol, RI

Site Location:

Photographer:

East to west approach to south side of maintenance building.

Comments:

East side of maintenance building.

1 Thames Street, Bristol, RI

Site Location:

Photographer:

Northeast corner of maintenance building.

Comments:

First floor south interior window insulation.

1 Thames Street, Bristol, RI

Site Location:

Photographer:

North first floor interior joint compound.

Comments:

West first floor interior window caulk.

1 Thames Street, Bristol, RI

Site Location:

Photographer:

First floor south interior caulk.

Comments:

South first floor exterior caulk.

1 Thames Street, Bristol, RI

Site Location:

Photographer:

South first floor exterior joint compound .

Comments:

East first floor exterior weathered white caulk.

1 Thames Street, Bristol, RI

Site Location:

Photographer:

North first floor exterior beige caulk.

Comments:

South second floor white window caulk.

1 Thames Street, Bristol, RI

Site Location:

Photographer:

South second floor exterior caulk.

Comments:

South second floor interior white caulk.

1 Thames Street, Bristol, RI

Site Location:

Photographer:

Second floor exterior north caulk.

Comments:

South second floor beige joint compound interior

1 Thames Street, Bristol, RI

Site Location:

Photographer:

South interior round window joint compound.

Comments:

Second floor south exterior caulk.

1 Thames Street, Bristol, RI

Site Location:

Photographer:

Second floor east beige interior joint compound.

Comments:

Second floor east beige caulk interior.

1 Thames Street, Bristol, RI

APPENDIX C

Historic Documents Provided by USCG