Las Cruces Asbestos Survey Report 19357.pdf

ASBESTOS SURVEY

PREPARED FOR:

U.S. Section International Boundary and Water Commission Attn: Ms. Carmella L. Speer

4191 N. Mesa St.

El Paso, TX 79902

PROJECT:

USIBWC Las Cruces Yard Residence Building 504 S. Miranda St.

Las Cruces, NM 88005

PREPARED BY:

L&P Scientific Consulting, LLC 13291 Montana Ave.

El Paso, Texas 79925

DSHS License No. 10-0385

DATE OF INSPECTION:

September 4, 2019

LPSC Project No. 19357

13291 Montana Ave.

El Paso, TX, 79938

(915) 838-1188 Fax (915) 838-1166 www.lpscientific.com

Asbestos Survey L&P Scientific Consulting, LLC USIBWC Las Cruces Yard Residence Building – 504 S. Miranda St. LPSC Project No. 19357

13291 Montana Ave., El Paso, TX 79938 (915) 838-1188 Fax (915) 838-1166 www.lpscientific.com

September 10, 2019

US Section International Boundary and Water Commission Attn: Ms. Carmella L. Speer 4191 N. Mesa St.

El Paso, TX 79902

Project: Asbestos Survey

USIBWC Las Cruces Yard Residence Building 504 S. Miranda St.

Las Cruces, NM 88005

Mr. Speer:

L&P Scientific Consulting, LLC (LPSC) is pleased to submit this report of the asbestos survey conducted at the property described above. This survey consisted of the collection of twelve (12) bulk samples following the federal AHERA and NESHAP rules, and applicable local regulations regarding asbestos-containing materials in residential buildings.

This survey was performed by Mr. Miguel Dominguez; certified asbestos inspector on September 4, 2019. Mr. Dominguez has been trained in accordance with all applicable regulations.

We appreciate the opportunity to be of service to you. Please call if you have any questions or if we can be of further assistance to you.

Sincerely, Reviewed by, Miguel Dominguez Fernando Ocana Asbestos Inspector Asbestos Inspector

Asbestos Survey L&P Scientific Consulting, LLC USIBWC Las Cruces Yard Residence Building – 504 S. Miranda St. LPSC Project No. 19357

13291 Montana Ave., El Paso, TX 79938 (915) 838-1188 Fax (915) 838-1166 www.lpscientific.com

SUMMARY

L&P Scientific Consulting, LLC (LPSC) presents the findings of the asbestos survey performed at 504 S. Miranda St. Las Cruces, NM. The purpose of our survey was to identify, locate, and quantify suspect asbestos-containing materials (ACM), if any, which may be disturbed at the investigated areas.

Please note that this inspection is only limited to the laundry room, kitchen and restrooms of the residence building.

The laboratory results indicate asbestos greater than 1% in the following building materials:

Homogeneous Area Location Ceiling Smooth Texture Drywall Materials Laundry Room and Kitchen Smooth Texture Drywall Materials Laundry Room and Kitchen

Table 1 (Asbestos-Containing Materials)

INTRODUCTION

The asbestos survey was conducted by Mr. Miguel Dominguez on September 4, 2019, and was performed in accordance with the federal AHERA rules (40 CFR Part 763 Subpart E), the NESHAP regulations requiring an asbestos inspection for buildings scheduled for renovation or demolition (40 CFR Part 61.145) and applicable state and local regulations. During our site reconnaissance, six (6) homogeneous areas were identified and consisted of the following:

Homogeneous Area Location (see attached drawing) Ceiling Smooth Texture Drywall Materials Laundry Room and Kitchen

Smooth Texture Drywall Materials Laundry Room and Kitchen

Ceiling Plaster Restrooms

Wall Plaster Restrooms

Floor Tile and Mastic Under White/Gray Vinyl Flooring

Laundry Room and Kitchen

12” White/Gray Vinyl Flooring Laundry Room and Kitchen Table 2 (Homogenous Areas Identified During the Inspection)

DESCRIPTION OF INSPECTED AREA

The rooms of the residence structure that were inspected consisted of the laundry room, kitchen, and restrooms. Building materials include plaster materials and gypsum wallboard. Floor finishes consisted of resilient floor tile and vinyl flooring on a concrete floor.

SAMPLING PLAN

Prior to sampling, a visual survey was performed to establish homogeneous areas. Suspect Asbestos- Containing Materials (ACM) were touched by the inspector to determine their friability. Six (6) homogeneous areas were established and at least two representative samples were taken of each area.

A homogeneous area is considered as an area of surfacing material, thermal system insulation material, or miscellaneous material that is uniform in color and texture. Non-suspect building materials that were not sampled during this inspection include: flooring, ceiling, concrete materials, glass, metal, and wood materials. Destructive sampling was not performed to locate hidden and inaccessible materials.

Asbestos Survey L&P Scientific Consulting, LLC USIBWC Las Cruces Yard Residence Building – 504 S. Miranda St. LPSC Project No. 19357

13291 Montana Ave., El Paso, TX 79938 (915) 838-1188 Fax (915) 838-1166 www.lpscientific.com

ANALYSIS OF BULK SAMPLES

A total of twelve (12) bulk samples were collected and submitted for analysis. Bulk samples collected were sampled following the AHERA protocol and were analyzed for asbestos content at Crisp Analytical Services located in Carrollton, Texas utilizing Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) with optical dispersion staining in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) interim Method 600/R-93/116. An asbestos containing building material includes any asbestiform varieties of chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, tremolite, anthophyllite, and actinolite containing greater than 1% of any of those substances as determined by appendix A, Subpart F, 40 CFR part 763 section 1. EPA NESHAP Part 61 defines friable ACM as when dry can be pulverized, crushed or reduced to a powder by hand pressure.

RESULTS

The laboratory results indicate asbestos greater than 1% in the following building materials:

SAMPLE

ID NO.

MATERIAL

DESCRIPTION/

LOCATION

AHERA TYPE

NESHAP

CATEGORY

ESTIMATED

QUANTITY

CONDITION

ASSESSMENT

ASBESTOS

CONTENT

S-01, S-02

CEILING SMOOTH

TEXTURE DRYWALL

MATERIALS / LAUNDRY

ROOM AND KITCHEN

MISCELLANEOUS

CATEGORY II

NON-FRIABLE

SQUARE

FEET

POTENTIAL FOR

DAMAGE

2% CHRYSOTILE

SURFACE

COMPOUND

2% CHRYSOTILE

JOINT COMPOUND

S-04

SMOOTH TEXTURE

DRYWALL MATERIALS

/ LAUNDRY ROOM AND

KITCHEN

MISCELLANEOUS

CATEGORY II

NON-FRIABLE

SQUARE

FEET

POTENTIAL FOR

DAMAGE

2% CHRYSOTILE

SURFACE

COMPOUND

Table 3 (Assessment and Estimated Quantities of Identified Asbestos-Containing Materials)

CONCLUSION

LPSC has performed an asbestos survey at USIBWC Las Cruces Yard – Residence Building located at 504 S. Miranda St, Las Cruces, NM. Based on the laboratory analysis, the building materials mentioned in Tables 1 and 3 contain asbestos. The estimated quantities mentioned in the above table must be field verified for abatement purposes. See the attached sheets for location of these materials. Federal and state regulatory requirements must be followed when disturbing asbestos-containing materials.

END OF REPORT

Laboratory Results

Attn:

Customer Project:

Reference #: Date: 9/6/2019

Analysis and Method

Discussion

Qualifications

CA Labs

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Crisp Analytical, L.L.C.

1929 Old Denton Road

Carrollton, TX 75006

Phone 972-242-2754

Fax 972-242-2798

CA Labs, L.L.C.

12232 Industriplex, Suite 32

Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Phone 225-751-5632

Fax 225-751-5634

Materials Characterization - Bulk Asbestos Analysis Laboratory Analysis Report - Polarized Light

L&P Scientific Consulting, LLC. Miguel Dominguez

13291 Montana Ave

El Paso, TX 79938 19357 5045 Miranda, Las Cruces

CAL19096094RL

Summary of polarized light microscopy (PLM / Stereomicroscopy bulk asbestos analysis) using the methods described in 40CFR Part 763

Appendix E to Subpart E (Interim and EPA 600 / R-93 / 116 (Improved). The sample is first viewed with the aid of a stereomicroscope. Numerous liquid slide preparations are created for analysis under the polarized microscope where identifications and quantifications are preformed. Calibrated liquid refractive oils are used as liquid mouting medium. These oils are used for identification (dispersion staining). A calibrated visual estimation is reported, should any asbestiform mineral be present. Other techniques such as acid washing are used in conjugation with refractive oils for detection of smaller quantities of asbestos. All asbestos percentages are based on calibrated visual estimation traceable to NIST standards for regulated asbestos. Traceability to measurement and calibration is achieved by using known amounts and types of asbestos from standards where analyst and laboratory accuracy are measured. As little as 0.001% asbestos can be detected in favorable samples, while detection in unfavorable samples may approach the detection limit of 0.50% (well above the laboratory definition of trace).

Vermiculite containing samples may contain trace amounts of actinolite/tremolite. When not detected by PLM, these samples should be analyzed using TEM methods and / or water separation techniques. Suspected actinolite/vermiculite presence will be indicated through the sample comment section of this report.

Fibrous talc containing samples may contain a regulated asbestos fiber known as anthophyllite. Under certain conditions the same fiber may actually contain both talc and anthophyllite (a phenomenon called intergrowth). Again, TEM detection methods are recommended. CA Labs PLM report comments will denote suspected amounts of asbestiform anthophyllite with talc, where further analysis is recommended.

Some samples (floor tiles, surfacings, etc.) may contain fibers too small to be delectable by PLM analysis and should be analyzed by TEM bulk protocols.

A "trace asbestos" will be reported if the analyst observes far less than 1% asbestos. CA Labs defines "trace asbestos" as a few fibers detected by the analyst in several preparations and will indicate as such under these circumstances.

Since allowable variation in quantification of samples close to 1% is high, <1% may be reported. Such results are ideal for point counting, and the technique is mandatory for friable samples (NESHAP, Nov. 1990 and clarification letter 8 May 1991) under 1% percent asbestos or "trace asbestos".

In order to make all initial PLM reports issued from CA Labs NESHAP compliant, all <1% asbestos results (except floor tiles) will be point counted at no additional charge.

CA Labs is accredited by the National Voluntary Accreditation Program (NVLAP) for selected test methods for airborne fiber analysis (TEM), and for bulk asbestos fiber analysis (PLM). CA Labs is also accredited by AIHA LAP, LLC. in the PLM asbestos field of testing for Industrial Hygiene. All analysts have completed college courses or hold a degree in a natural science (geology, biology, or environmental science). Recognition by a state professional board in one these disciplines is preferred, but not required. Extensive in-house training programs are used to augment the educational background of the analyst. The Laboratory Director and Quality Manager have received supplemental McCrone Research training for asbestos identification. Analysis performed at Crisp Analytical Labs, LLC 1929 Old Denton Road Carrollton, TX 75006

Dallas NVLAP Lab Code 200349-0 TEM/PLM TCEQ# T104704513-15-3 TDH 30-0235

AIHA LAP, LLC Laboratory #102929

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Overview of Project Sample Material Containing Asbestos

Customer Project: 19357 5045 Miranda, Las Cruces CA Labs Project #: CAL19096094RL tan surfaced white compound white compound (beneath tape) tan surfaced tan compound

Glossary of abbreviations (non-asbestos fibers and non-fibrous minerals):

CA Labs

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QualityQualityQualityQuality

Crisp Analytical, L.L.C.

1929 Old Denton Road

Carrollton, TX 75006

Phone 972-242-2754

Fax 972-242-2798

CA Labs, L.L.C.

12232 Industriplex, Suite 32

Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Phone 225-751-5632

Fax 225-751-5634

Sample # Layer

Analysts Physical Description of

Subsample

Ceiling smooth text. DW material/ tan surfaced white compound

Asbestos type / calibrated visual estimate percent

List of Affected Building

Material Types

Ceiling smooth text. DW material/ tan surfaced white compound

2% Chrysotile

01-2 white compound (beneath tape) 3% Chrysotile

S-01 01-1

Smooth texture drywall material/ tan surfaced tan compound

2% Chrysotile

02-2 white compound (beneath tape) 2% Chrysotile

S-02 02-1

2% Chrysotile

Dallas NVLAP Lab Code 200349-0 TEM/PLM TCEQ# T104704513-15-3 TDH 30-0235

AIHA LAP, LLC Laboratory #102929 ca - carbonate gypsum - gypsum bi - binder or - organic ma - matrix mi - mica ve - vermiculite ot - other pe - perlite qu - quartz fg - fiberglass mw - mineral wool wo - wollastinite ta - talc sy - synthetic ce - cellulose br - brucite ka - kaolin (clay) pa - palygorskite (clay)

S-04 04-1

This report relates to the items tested. This report is not to be used by the customer to claim product certification, approval or endorsement by NVLAP, NIST, AIHA LAP, LLC, or any other agency of the federal government. This report may not be reproduced except in full without written permission from CA Labs. These results are submitted pursuant to CA Labs' current terms and sale, condition of sale, including the company's standard warranty and limitations of liability provisions and no responsibility or liability is assumed for the manner in which the results are used or interpreted. Unless notified in writing to return the samples covered by this report, CA Labs will store the samples for a period of ninety (90) days before discarding. A shipping or handling fee may be assessed for the return of any samples.

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Polarized Light Asbestiform Materials Characterization

Customer Info: Attn: Customer Project:

9/6/2019

9/6/19 10:30am

Phone # 9/4/2019

Fax #

Senior Analyst

Julio Robles

CA Labs

Dedicated to Dedicated to Dedicated to Dedicated to

QualityQualityQualityQuality

Crisp Analytical, L.L.C.

1929 Old Denton Road

Carrollton, TX 75006

Phone 972-242-2754

Fax 972-242-2798

CA Labs, L.L.C.

12232 Industriplex, Suite 32

Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Phone 225-751-5632

Fax 225-751-5634

Miguel Dominguez CA Labs Project #:

L&P Scientific Consulting, LLC.

19357 5045 Miranda, Las

Cruces

CAL19096094RL

13291 Montana Ave

El Paso, TX 79938 Date:

Turnaround Time: Samples Received:

915-838-1188 24 Hours Date Of Sampling:

915-838-1166 Purchase Order #:

Sample # Com ment

Layer

Analysts Physical Description of

Subsample

Homo-geneo us

(Y/N)

Asbestos type / calibrated visual estimate percent

Non-asbestos fiber type / percent

Non-fibrous type

/ percent

S-01 01-1

Ceiling smooth text. DW material/ tan surfaced white compound n 2% Chrysotile 98% qu,mi,bi,ca

01-2 white compound (beneath tape) y 3% Chrysotile 97% qu,mi,ca

01-3 white drywall with paper n None Detected 10% ce 90% qu,gy

S-02 02-1

Ceiling smooth text. DW material/ tan surfaced white compound n 2% Chrysotile 98% qu,mi,bi,ca

02-2 white compound (beneath tape) y 2% Chrysotile 98% qu,mi,ca

02-3 white drywall with paper n None Detected 10% ce 90% qu,gy

S-03 03-1

Smooth texture drywall material/ tan surfacing y None Detected 100% qu,bi

Dallas NVLAP Lab Code 200349-0 TEM/PLM TCEQ# T104704513-15-3 TDH 30-0235

AIHA LAP, LLC Laboratory #102929 Analysis Method: Interim (40CFR Part 763 Appendix E to Subpart E) / Improved (EPA-600 / R-93/116). All samples received in good condition unless noted.

Preparation Method: HCL acid washing for carbonate based samples, chemical reduction for organically bound components, oil immersion for identification of asbestos types by dispersion attaining / becke line method.

ca - carbonate gy - gypsum bi - binder or - organic ma - matrix mi - mica ve - vermiculite ot -other pe - perlite qu - quartz fg - fiberglass mw - mineral wool wo - wollastonite ta - talc sy - synthetic ce - cellulose br - brucite ka - kaolin (clay) pa - palygorskite (clay) Approved Signatories:

Stanley Massett Technical Manager

Analyst Tanner Rasmussen

1. Fire Damage significant fiber damage - reported percentages reflect unaltered fibers

2. Fire Damage no significant fiber damages effecting fibrous percentages

3. Actinolite in association with Vermiculite

4. Layer not analyzed - attached to previous positive layer and contamination is suspected

5. Not enough sample to analyze

6. Anthophyllite in association with Fibrous Talc

7. Contamination suspected from other building materials

8. Favorable scenario for water separation on vermiculite for possible analysis by another method

9. < 1% Result point counted positive

10. TEM analysis suggested

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9/6/2019

9/6/19 10:30am

Phone # 9/4/2019

Fax #

Senior Analyst

Julio Robles

CA Labs

Dedicated to Dedicated to Dedicated to Dedicated to

QualityQualityQualityQuality

Crisp Analytical, L.L.C.

1929 Old Denton Road

Carrollton, TX 75006

Phone 972-242-2754

Fax 972-242-2798

CA Labs, L.L.C.

12232 Industriplex, Suite 32

Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Phone 225-751-5632

Fax 225-751-5634

Miguel Dominguez CA Labs Project #:

L&P Scientific Consulting, LLC.

19357 5045 Miranda, Las

Cruces

CAL19096094RL

13291 Montana Ave

El Paso, TX 79938 Date:

Turnaround Time: Samples Received:

915-838-1188 24 Hours Date Of Sampling:

915-838-1166 Purchase Order #:

Sample # Com ment

Layer

Analysts Physical Description of

Subsample

Homo-geneo us

(Y/N)

Asbestos type / calibrated visual estimate percent

Non-asbestos fiber type / percent

Non-fibrous type

/ percent

03-2 white drywall with paper n None Detected 10% ce 90% qu,gy

S-04 04-1

Smooth texture drywall material/ tan surfaced tan compound n 2% Chrysotile 98% qu,mi,bi,ca

04-2 white drywall with paper n None Detected 10% ce 90% qu,gy

S-05 05-1

Ceiling plaster/ tan surfaced white finishing plaster n None Detected 100% qu,bi,ca

S-06 06-1

Ceiling plaster/ white surfaced white finishing plaster n None Detected 100% qu,bi,ca

S-07 07-1

Wall plaster/ white surfaced white finishing plaster n None Detected 100% qu,bi,ca

S-08 08-1

Wall plaster/ tan surfaced white finishing plaster with gray debris n None Detected 100% qu,bi,ca

Dallas NVLAP Lab Code 200349-0 TEM/PLM TCEQ# T104704513-15-3 TDH 30-0235

AIHA LAP, LLC Laboratory #102929 Analysis Method: Interim (40CFR Part 763 Appendix E to Subpart E) / Improved (EPA-600 / R-93/116). All samples received in good condition unless noted.

Preparation Method: HCL acid washing for carbonate based samples, chemical reduction for organically bound components, oil immersion for identification of asbestos types by dispersion attaining / becke line method.

ca - carbonate gy - gypsum bi - binder or - organic ma - matrix mi - mica ve - vermiculite ot -other pe - perlite qu - quartz fg - fiberglass mw - mineral wool wo - wollastonite ta - talc sy - synthetic ce - cellulose br - brucite ka - kaolin (clay) pa - palygorskite (clay) Approved Signatories:

Stanley Massett Technical Manager

Analyst Tanner Rasmussen

1. Fire Damage significant fiber damage - reported percentages reflect unaltered fibers

2. Fire Damage no significant fiber damages effecting fibrous percentages

3. Actinolite in association with Vermiculite

4. Layer not analyzed - attached to previous positive layer and contamination is suspected

5. Not enough sample to analyze

6. Anthophyllite in association with Fibrous Talc

7. Contamination suspected from other building materials

8. Favorable scenario for water separation on vermiculite for possible analysis by another method

9. < 1% Result point counted positive

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9/6/2019

9/6/19 10:30am

Phone # 9/4/2019

Fax #

Senior Analyst

Julio Robles

CA Labs

Dedicated to Dedicated to Dedicated to Dedicated to

QualityQualityQualityQuality

Crisp Analytical, L.L.C.

1929 Old Denton Road

Carrollton, TX 75006

Phone 972-242-2754

Fax 972-242-2798

CA Labs, L.L.C.

12232 Industriplex, Suite 32

Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Phone 225-751-5632

Fax 225-751-5634

Miguel Dominguez CA Labs Project #:

L&P Scientific Consulting, LLC.

19357 5045 Miranda, Las

Cruces

CAL19096094RL

13291 Montana Ave

El Paso, TX 79938 Date:

Turnaround Time: Samples Received:

915-838-1188 24 Hours Date Of Sampling:

915-838-1166 Purchase Order #:

Sample # Com ment

Layer

Analysts Physical Description of

Subsample

Homo-geneo us

(Y/N)

Asbestos type / calibrated visual estimate percent

Non-asbestos fiber type / percent

Non-fibrous type

/ percent

S-09 09-1

Floor tile and mastic under

12" white/gray vinyl flooring/ tan floor tile y None Detected 4% ta 96% qu,ma,ca

09-2 brown mastic y None Detected 100% qu,bi

S-10 10-1

Floor tile and mastic under

12" white/gray vinyl flooring/ tan floor tile y None Detected 2% ta 98% qu,ma,ca

10-2 brown mastic y None Detected 100% qu,bi

S-11 11-1

12" white/gray vinyl flooring/ tan self-adhesive floor tile y None Detected 100% qu,ma,ca

S-12 12-1

12" white/gray vinyl flooring/ tan self-adhesive floor tile y None Detected 100% qu,ma,ca

Dallas NVLAP Lab Code 200349-0 TEM/PLM TCEQ# T104704513-15-3 TDH 30-0235

AIHA LAP, LLC Laboratory #102929 Analysis Method: Interim (40CFR Part 763 Appendix E to Subpart E) / Improved (EPA-600 / R-93/116). All samples received in good condition unless noted.

Preparation Method: HCL acid washing for carbonate based samples, chemical reduction for organically bound components, oil immersion for identification of asbestos types by dispersion attaining / becke line method.

ca - carbonate gy - gypsum bi - binder or - organic ma - matrix mi - mica ve - vermiculite ot -other pe - perlite qu - quartz fg - fiberglass mw - mineral wool wo - wollastonite ta - talc sy - synthetic ce - cellulose br - brucite ka - kaolin (clay) pa - palygorskite (clay) Approved Signatories:

Stanley Massett Technical Manager

Analyst Tanner Rasmussen

1. Fire Damage significant fiber damage - reported percentages reflect unaltered fibers

2. Fire Damage no significant fiber damages effecting fibrous percentages

3. Actinolite in association with Vermiculite

4. Layer not analyzed - attached to previous positive layer and contamination is suspected

5. Not enough sample to analyze

6. Anthophyllite in association with Fibrous Talc

7. Contamination suspected from other building materials

8. Favorable scenario for water separation on vermiculite for possible analysis by another method

9. < 1% Result point counted positive

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Miguel Dominguez has on 1/18/2019, in El Paso, TX completed the requirements for asbestos accreditation under Section 206 of TSCA Title II, 15 USC 2646

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