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HAZMAT SURVEY VOLUME I ASBESTOS CONTAINING

MATERIALS RADON AND UNIVERSAL WASTES

Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site

28 East 20`h Street

New York New York

Contract C2000041400

Task Order NoT20000414B5 THRB16068

PREPARED FOR

HDR ENGINEERING INC

One Blue Hill Plaza

Pearl River New York 10965

FOR SUBMITTAL TO

National Park Service

Denver Service Center

12795 West Alameda Parkway

Lakewood CO 80228

PREPARED BY

ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING MANAGEMENT INC

1983 Marcus Ave Suite 109

Lake Success NY 11042

A Socrates Program Manager

Michael Aprahamian Task Leader Certified Asbestos Inspector AH 9702855

March 2007

Hazardous Material Survey of

Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historical Site

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Page

EXECUTIVE SUMMARYi10

INTRODUCTION120

ASBESTOS SURVEY221

Scope of Overall DesignPurpose of Asbestos Survey222 Record Plan ReviewPrevious Environmental Investigation223 Field Inspection2231

Sample Collection2232Field Survey Observations3233Radon Testing824 Analytical Procedures9241Asbestos9242Radon Testing925 Survey Results9251Asbestos9252Radon926 Conclusions10261Asbestos10262Radon12263Universal Wastes Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials

27 Alternatives Recommendations and Available Options14271Asbestos14272Radon14273Universal Wastes Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials15TABLES Table I Summary of Asbestos Containing Material QuantitiesviTable

II Asbestos Sample Laboratory Analysis ResultsTl Table III Asbestos Sample Laboratory Analysis Quality Control ResultsT15

TECHNICAL INFORMATION CENTER

DENVER SERVICE CENTER

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

APPENDICES

Appendix A Personnel and Company Licenses

Appendix B Laboratory Accreditation

Appendix C Asbestos Bulk Sample Laboratory Analytical Data

Appendix D Asbestos Bulk Sample Location Drawings

Appendix E Photographs of Identified Asbestos Containing Materials

Fluorescent bulbs and assumed PCBs containing ballasts

Appendix F Asbestos Location Drawings

Appendix G Radon Sample Laboratory Results November 2006 and

Excerpt of

NYSDOH Measured Basement Screening Radon Levels August 2006

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Environmental Planning Management Inc EPM as a subconsultant to HDR Engineering

Inc performed a hazardous materials survey for asbestoscontaining materials leadbased paint radon and universal wastes of all accessible areas within the Theodore Roosevelt

Birthplace National Historical Site THRB located at 28 East 20`h Street New York New York This survey was requested in response to proposed HVAC system upgrades and future fire protection electrical system and ADA compliance renovation projects under consideration by the National Park Service NPS The leadbased paint survey is provided as Volume 11

Theodore Roosevelt lived in the original brownstone on this site from his birth on October 27 1858 until he was 14 years old After Roosevelts death in 1919 prominent citizens purchased the site demolished the commercial building that had replaced the original building and reconstructed Roosevelts boyhood home as a memorial

The approximate 18 acre site is occupied by a building comprised of east and west properties that appear on the exterior to be two adjoining townhouses The building is four stories high with a raised basement The interiors of the two buildings are jointed on each floor with doors through the party walls The rear exterior of the building has a steel structure fire escape staircase with no exit from the rear area There is a second floor terrace abutting Exhibit Hall

11EH11 and a patio roof over the fourth floor Auditorium No record plans addressing the presence of asbestoscontaining materials leadbased paint or universal wastes were located in the documents available One reference to installation of asbestos roofing in 1954 was identified however it is not known which specific roof area was addressed

The field inspections were conducted on November 13 through the November 29 2006 by

Environmental Planning Management certified New York State Department of Labor

NYSDOL asbestos inspectors Michael Aprahamian All 9702855 Andrzej Zabrocki AH 9320787 and Joseph Rizzo AH 0614089 The leadbased paint survey Volume II was conducted by Certified EPA Lead Risk Assessor John Rutledge NYR122561

The purpose of the survey was to identify the location and quantity of hazardous materials in preparation for renovation and rehabilitation activities with the potential to impact these materials

Predesign Report

An August 2006 predesign report prepared by Leo A Daly Co Daly identified the HVAC fire protection electrical system and ADA compliance deficiencies present at the THRB Although this report did not include a hazardous materials survey the report did identify the potential for the existence of hazardous materials ie peeling paint degrading pipe insulation According to the Daly report no comprehensive hazardous materials survey had been performed for THRB A limited asbestos investigation was performed by HA Bader

Consultants Inc Bader in March 2006 to identify ACM that may be impacted by the north

Environmental Planning Management i National Park Service facade restoration The ACM identified by Bader was abated prior to the facade restoration which was completed in January of 2007 EPMs asbestos survey encompassed all accessible interior and exterior areas of the building with the exception of the exterior front facade which was previously addressed

Asbestos Containing Materials

A total of 255 bulk samples were collected from seventyeight 78 suspectasbestoscontainingmaterial ACM homogeneous groups during the November 2006 survey of the

THRB These samples were collected from the following areas suspect asbestos containing pipe insulation PI and mudded joint packing MJP residue and debris intact PIMJPs MJPs associated with fiberglass Pl duct insulation pipe gasket material door gasket material black mastic coating various roofing materials tar paperwaterproofing various caulks putties and mastics wall ceiling and decorative molding plasters wall paperglue ceramic tile mortar and grout terrazzo flooring material linoleum flooring material various floor tiles and associated glues and or mastics ceramic tile grout glues and mortars What follows is a summary of the confirmed and assumed ACM as well as confirmed nonasbestos materials

The following suspect ACM tested positive for asbestos following sampling and analysis o Intact corrugated paper and cementitious PIMJPs and PIMJPs residuedebris observed in various locations throughout the building o Duct insulation material present in the subbasement and radiator insulation material present behind metal enclosures at all enclosed radiator units ie behind wood paneling or wood enclosures o Gasket material present at flanges associated with steam pipes heat exchanger insubbasementroom MR 1 o 9 inch by 9 inch floor tile present in subbasement room MR6 o Linoleum flooring material present in two rooms on the third floor o Black mastic black flashing material and black mastic joint sealant present on bulk head roofs and backyard roof o Black mastic caulk material present at the cap flashing counter flashing joint located in specific areas of the bulkhead roof o Black mastic and black mastic residue present at the door frame of the dumbwaiter mechanical room the lintels of the south patio doors and on the south patio wall respectively o Black mastic sealant present at the glazing joints of the skylight on the east bulkhead roof o Red caulk present at the metal counter flashing on the perimeter of the 2nd floor terrace o Ebony board material present inside electrical panels on the 4ch floor and the projection room

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The following suspect ACM are assumed to be asbestoscontaining o Assumed ACM built up roofing material present beneath ceramic tiles and concrete located at the east west south and elevator bulkhead roofs and the 2nd floor terrace patio o Assumed ACM brake pad and arcshield materials present in both elevator machine rooms o Assumed ACM braided wire insulation present in various electrical panels located in the elevator machine rooms central vacuum system HVAC room 4th floor back stage and 4ch floor loft level projection room Significant amounts of suspect braided wire insulation may be present in the walls floors and ceilings of the building

The following suspect ACM did not test positive for asbestos following sampling and analysis

Two coat wall and ceiling plaster and decorative molding plaster throughout the building

■ Wall paper glue composite present in various exhibit rooms in the building

MJPs associated with fiberglass pipe insulation present in 4`h floor crawlspace over K2 riser pipes in K2 4th floor projection room and BTR 7 back stage on the 0 floor Also the majority of PI and fitting covers in the subbasement are nonACM fiberglass insulation

■ 12 inch by 12 inch brown floor tiles and associated mastics present in the basement reception area and the elevator

Mastic associated with 9 inch by 9 inch floor tiles in MR6 and cork flooring throughout the building

■ Terrazzo flooring present in the basement and on the Yd floor

■ Tar paperwaterproofing present beneath wood and marble flooring throughout the building

Various grouts and mortars and tile glues associated with ceramic wall and floor tiles throughout the restrooms and K1 in building

■ Black coating material present on the interior of the exterior brick walls of the building

■ Built up roof material present beneath the ceramic floor tiles located on the patio roof and the backyard roof

■ Black caulk material present at the expansion joints of the ceramic patio roof the flashing joint of the backyard roof and the 2d floor terrace

■ Roof material present over the ceramic floor tiles on the bulkhead roofs

Beige caulk present at glazing joint of the elevator bulkhead roof

Gray caulk and black putty present at glazing associated with south patio doors

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Gray caulk present at elevator bulkhead roof peak joint and exterior of I floor dining room windows

Various glazing putty present at all types of windows throughout the building

Vibration damper cloth and door gasket material present in the HVAC room

The samples were analyzed by Polarized Light Microscopy PLM and Transmission Electron

Microscopy TEM where applicable ie nonfriable organically bound materials that tested negative by PLM

A summary of all asbestoscontaining materials identified along with the description location and quantity can be found in Table I A list of the sampled suspect materials along with the associated laboratory analysis results can be found in Table II

Asbestoscontaining materials that will be impacted by future renovation projects at THRB should be abated in accordance with all applicable federal state and local regulations Contract plans need to include provisions for asbestos abatement

Radon Testing

Radon testing was included in the scope of work Test results at the site were < 03 pCiL This reading is below the average reading for New York County of 22 pCiI The USEPA states that test results in this range 005 pCiL or less are for all practical purposes equivalent to the radon levels found in fresh air

Universal Wastes and Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials

EPM inspectors performed a Universal Wastes and Miscellaneous Hazardous Material inventory and observed following

Universal Wastes

■ A total of five fluorescent light fixtures and a total of ten 10 fluorescent bulbs present in MR2 and MR6 located in the subbasement

EPM inspectors did not observe any thermostat mercury switches and batteries in the building Materials categorized as Universal Wastes require collection handling transportation and disposal in accordance with 40 CFR Part 273 requirements

In addition to Universal Wastes other hazardous substances that are not classified as Universal

Waste under 40 CFR Part 273 requires specialized handling and disposal if present For the purpose of discussing these materials in the context of a general category they are referred to as

Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials Seven assumed PCBcontaining light fixture ballasts are included in this category

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LEGEND for TABLE I

MJP= Mudded Joint Packing PI = Pipe Insulation TSI = Thermal System Insulation

ACM = Asbestos Containing Material RI = Radiator Insulation MR = Mechanical Room

L = Lobby SW = Stairwell EH Exhibit Hall EC = Entrance Corridor

C = Corridor 0 = Office LBR = Library Room ST = Storage Room

AUD = Auditorium K = Kitchen DW = Dumbwaiter BHR = Bulkhead Roof

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Table I Summary of Asbestos Containing Material Quantities

Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historical Site

Floor Description of

ACM

Location of

ACM

Approximate

Quantity to be

Impacted

LF

SubBsmnt

Duct insulation material

PI and MJPs

PI and MJPs

PI and MJPs

P1 and MJPs

On ductwork south end of

MR2

On ductwork in

MR7 crawispace

Contamination of the MR7 floor space

Remnant TSI on piping and contaminated fiberglass insulation inside

MR7 crawispace

Contamination of the MR8 floor space

MR8

crawispace TSI and MJPs on steam pipes

SF

Friable

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Condition

Good

Good

Poor

Poor

Poor

Poor

Comments

May be impacted by new HVAC system

Must be cleaned prior to renovation

May be impacted by new HVAC system

Must be cleaned prior to renovation

May be impacted by new HVAC system

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Table I Summary of Asbestos Containing Material Quantities

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Floor Description of

ACM

Location of

ACM

Approximate

Quantity to be

Impacted

LF

SubBsmnt building

Subl3smnt

PI and MJPs

Steam pipe gasket material

Assumed ACM arcshield material

Assumed ACM braided wire insulation

9 by 9 green floor tiles and white floor tiles with non ACM mastic

MR2 SW corner vertical chase riser 5 pipes through 4 floors

MR Vicinity of Heat exchanger 8 flange locations

MR 1 Central vacuum power panel

MR 1 Old central vacuum system

MR6 flooring

SF

Friable

Yes

No

No

No

No

Condition

Poor

Good

Good

Good

Good

Comments

May be impacted by new HVAC system

May be impacted by new HVAC system

Not anticipated to be impacted by new

HVAC

system

Not anticipated to be impacted by new

HVAC

system

Not anticipated to be impacted by new

HVAC

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Table I Summary of Asbestos Containing Material Quantities

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Floor Description of

ACM

Location of

ACM

Approximate

Quantity to be

Impacted

LF

SubBsmnt

Assumed ACM brake shoes associated welevator motor

Assumed ACM arcshield material

MR4 Elevator motor 2 pieces

MR4 Elevator relay panel 8 pieces

Bsmnt

Assumed ACM braided wire insulation

RI present on exterior of metal enclosures only on enclosed radiators behind wood paneling

Presumed PI and

MJPs associated wradiators

MR4 Elevator relay panel braided wire insulation

Radiators located in rooms

EH I EH2 and

Ll

Presumed present in wallsfloors in rooms EC LI Reception EH 1

EH2 01 and

SF

Friable

No

No

No

Yes

Yes

Condition

Good

Good

Good

Fair

Unknown

Comments

Not anticipated to be impacted by new

HVAC

system

Not anticipated to be impacted by new

HVAC

system

Not anticipated to be impacted by new

HVAC

system

May be impacted by new HVAC system

May be impacted by new HVAC

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Table l Summary of Asbestos Containing Material Quantities

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Floor Description of

ACM

Location of

ACM

Approximate

Quantity to be

Impacted

LF

IS` Floor

IS` Floor backyard patio

RI present on exterior of metal enclosures only on enclosed radiators behind wood paneling

Presumed PI and

MJPs associated wradiators

Black flashing material

Black mastic joint sealant

Radiators located in room

EH8

Presumed present in wallsfloors in room EH8

Partial or total perimeter flashing of skylights A B C D F and enclosure strip E

Partial or total perimeter base of skylights A B C D F enclosure E and north and south parapet walls

SF

Friable

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Condition

Fair

Unknown

Good

Good

Comments

May be impacted by new HVAC system

May be impacted by new HVAC system

Not anticipated to be impacted by new

HVAC

system

Not anticipated to be impacted by new

HVAC

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Table I Summary of Asbestos Containing Material Quantities

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Floor

I51 Floor backyard patio

Description of

ACM

Location of

ACM

Approximate

Quantity to be

Impacted M able Condition Comments

LF SF

0 4 Yes Good

Not anticipated to be impacted by new

HVAC

system

0 3295 Yes Fair

May be impacted by new HVAC system

3041 01 Yes I Unknown

May be impacted by new HVAC system

59 1 0 1 No I Good

Not anticipated to be impacted by new

HVAC

system

Black mastic

RI present on exterior of metal enclosures only on enclosed radiators behind wood paneling

2d Floor Presumed PI and

MJPs associated wradiators

Red caulk

Four pitch pockets associated with the fire staircase posts

Radiators located in rooms

LBRI LBR2

E119 EH 10 and

EHI I

Presumed present in wallsfloors in rooms LBRI

LBR2 EH9

EH 10 and EH 1 l

Terrace patio

Horizontal joint above metal counter flashing perimeter

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Floor

2d Floor

3rd Floor

4`l Floor

Description of

ACM

Presumed ACM hidden built up roofing material

RI present on exterior of metal enclosures only on enclosed radiators behind wood paneling

Presumed PI and

MJPs associated wradiators

Linoleum flooring material

RI present on exterior of metal enclosures only on enclosed radiators behind wood paneling

Location of

ACM

Terrace patio beneath redbrown ceramic patio tile and concrete

Radiators located in rooms

ST 1 ST2 03

04 and 05

Presumed present in wallsfloors in rooms STI ST2 03 04 05 and

ST3 crawlspaces

Present on floor in STI and beneath carpeting in 04

Radiators located in

Auditorium

AUD

Approximate

Quantity to be

Impacted Friable Condition Comments

LF

I SF

0 331 No Unknown

Not anticipated to be impacted by new

HVAC

system

0 3105 Yes Fair

May be impacted by new HVAC system

330 0 Yes Unknown

May be impacted by new HVAC system

0 432 No Good

May be impacted by new HVAC system

0 2835 1 Yes Fair

May be impacted by new HVAC system i

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Table I Summary of Asbestos Containing Material Quantities

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Floor

4th Floor

4th Floor loft

Description of Location of

ACM ACM

Presumed PI and

MJPs associated wradiators

Ebony board backing material

Assumed ACM braided wire insulation

Ebony board backing material

Presumed present in wallsfloors in rooms K2 SW8

ST5 C8 ST6

and AUD

ST5 backstage electrical panels associated with stage controls

ST5 backstage electrical panels associated with stage controls

Projection

Room electrical panels

Approximate

Quantity to be lmpacted I

Friable Condition I

Comments

LF I SF

320 1 0 1 Yes Unknown

May be impacted by new HVAC system

01 51 No Good

Not anticipated to be impacted by new

HVAC

system

301 01 No Good

Not anticipated to be impacted by new

HVAC

system

01 5 No Good

Not anticipated to be impacted by new

HVAC

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Table I Summary of Asbestos Containing Material Quantities

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Floor

4`h Floor

Loft

Patio

Roof

Level

Description of Location of

ACM ACM

Assumed ACM braided wire insulation

PI and MJPs and

PUMJP debris pile

Presumed PI and

MJPs associated wradiators

Assumed ACM braided wire insulation

Black mastic

Projection

Room electrical panels

Crawlspace above 0 floor staircase and K2 Also drain pipe in crawlspace

Presumed present in wallsfloors in rooms C11 C12

HVAC Room wiring associated with lighting

Lintel coating over south patio doors 2 locations

Appr

Quant

Imp oximate ity to be acted Friable I

Condition I

Comments

LF

I

SF

30 0 No Good

Not anticipated to be impacted by new

HVAC

system

74 10 Yes Poor Must be cleaned prior to renovation

64 0 Yes Unknown

May be impacted by new HVAC system

10 1 0 No Good

Maybe impacted by new HVAC system

0 10 1 No Good

Not anticipated to be impacted by new

HVAC

I

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Table I Summary of Asbestos Containing Material Quantities

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Descri tion of Location ofp Floor ACM ACM

Approximate

Quantity to be

Impacted

LF

I

SF

Patio

Roof

Level

DW Elev

Bulkhead

Rm

Black mastic residue beneath stucco remnant

Assumed ACM brake pad material

Assumed ACM braided wire insulation

Black mastic

South wall east area and at exterior outlet covers

Two motors inside bulkhead room 4 pads

Inside Bulkhead room located at motors relay panel and disconnect panel

Dumbwaiter room Door jamb perimeter

0 40 No Fair

Not anticipated to be impacted by new

HVAC

system

0 2 No Good

Not anticipated to be impacted by new

HVAC

system

72 0 No Good

Not anticipated to be impacted by new

HVAC

system

18 0 No Fair

Not anticipated to be impacted by new

HVAC

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Table I Summary of Asbestos Containing Material Quantities

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Floor Description of Location of

ACM ACM

Approximate

Quantity to be

Impacted Friable I

Condition I

Comments

LF I SF

Assumed ACM hidden built up

In Square Feet

East BHR138 west BHR 220 south BHR 260

DW BHR 84 01 7021 No I Unknown

May be impacted by roof material Hidden beneath ceramic tiles covered by roll roofing new HVAC system

Bulkhead

Roofs

BHR

Flashing

In Square Feet

East BHR 184

West BHR 222

South BHR 243

DW BHR 84

0 733 No Good

May be impacted by material includes flashing around roof penetrations

Ventsskylights fansetc new HVAC system

Black mastic

In square feet beneath copper capping

East BHR 67 0 279 No Good

May be impacted by material West BHR 784

South BHR new HVAC system

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Floor Description of Location of

ACM ACM

Approximate

Quantity to be

Impacted Friable Condition Comments

LF SF

East bulkhead roof

East and south bulkhead roof

Black mastic material

East parapet wall including around vent penetrations

Black mastic Skylight glazing sealant joints

Black mastic caulk

Counter flashing joint on the east and south parapet wall of the east BHR 37LF and the chimney on the south BHR

7LF

TOTAL

0 72

51 0

44 0

2984 61505

No

No

No

Good

Good

Good

May be impacted by new HVAC system

Not anticipated to be impacted by new

HVAC

system

May be impacted by new HVAC

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10 INTRODUCTION

Environmental Planning Management Inc EPM as a subconsultant to HDR Engineering

Inc performed a hazardous materials survey for asbestoscontaining materials lead paint radon and universal wastes of all accessible areas within the Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace

National Historical Site located at 28 East 20th Street in New York County New York This survey was requested in response to future proposed HVAC system upgrade and future fire protection electrical system and ADA compliance renovation projects under consideration by the National Park Service NPS

The field inspections were conducted on November 13 through the November 29 2006 by

Environmental Planning Management certified New York State Department of Labor

NYSDOL asbestos inspectors Michael Aprahamian Ali 9702855 Andrzej Zabrocki An 9320787 and Joseph Rizzo AH 0614089 The leadbased paint survey was conducted by

Certified EPA Lead Risk Assessor John Rutledge NYR122561 The leadbased paint survey is included as Volume II i The asbestos scope of work consisted of the following tasks a Conduct a visual inspection of the Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National

Historical Site to identify potential locations of asbestos containing materials

ACM that might be affected by the scope of work b Collect bulk samples of suspect ACM c Submit the suspect ACM bulk samples to a certified laboratory for Polarized

Light Microscopy PLM andor Transmission Electron Microscopy TEM where applicable analysis d Prepare a report summarizing data collected techniques analysis procedures locations and quantity of asbestos containing materials greater than 1 by weight in accordance with New York State Industrial Code Rule 56 2 The radon survey scope of work consisted of the following tasks a Place two 2 radon canisters in the subbasement and basement respectively for approximately seven days Collected canisters and mail to laboratory for analysis b Prepare a report summarizing the data and compare the results with known radon levels from NYS DOH Basement Screening Radon Levels August

3 The universal wastes and Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials scope of work consisted of the following task a Inventory fluorescent bulbs and PCBs containing lighting ballasts and summarize the quantities and locations

4 Discuss alternatives for controlling asbestoscontaining materials

5 Provide recommendations and available options for controlling or eliminating exposure to these materials

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20 ASBESTOS SURVEY

This section describes data collection activities including the site inspection and sample collection for the asbestos survey

The field inspections were conducted on November 13 through the November 29 2006 by

Environmental Planning Management certified New York State Department of Labor

NYSDOL asbestos inspectors Michael Aprahamian AH 9702855 Andrzej Zabrocki AH 9320787 and Joseph Rizzo AH 0614089 Copies of EPM company license and personnel certificates are presented in Appendix A

21 Scope of Overall DesignPurpose of Asbestos Survey

The proposed upgrades to the HVAC system are in the predesign stage thus specific areas of impact have not been ruled out The August 2006 Leo A Daly report recommended that a

Hazmat inspection be performed A limited asbestos investigation was perform by HA Bader

Consultants Inc in March 2006 to identify ACM that may be impacted by the north facade restoration The ACM identified by Bader was abated prior to the facade restoration EPMs asbestos survey identified encompassed all accessible interior and exterior areas of the building with the exception of the exterior front facade The facade restoration was completed in

January of 2007

22 Record Plan Review Previous Environmental Investigation

No record plans pertaining to asbestoscontaining materials were located in review of available documents Historical records indicate that in 1954 a specific reference to roof work with tiling and waterproofing with asbestos fibre cement although the specific roof location is unknown With the exception of the limited investigation performed by Bader for the facade work no previous environmental investigations or surveys have been performed

23 Field Inspection

231 Sample Collection

A strategy for sampling suspect asbestos containing materials was developed employing the delineation and grouping of homogeneous suspect materials The delineation of homogeneous areas at the site was based on several criteria including material type and location Materials suspected of containing asbestos were identified for the area inspected When suspect ACMs were found representative bulk samples from the homogeneous material group material which is uniform by color texture construction application date and general appearance were collected Three bulk samples were collected per homogeneous material group from miscellaneous materials such as vinyl floor tiles and associated mastic The Asbestos Hazard

Emergency Response Act AHERA 357 rule was utilized for the sampling of surfacing materials ie wall and ceiling plasters and sprayedon fireproofing Samples were typically

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232 Field Survey Observations

During the asbestos survey our team inspected all areas that could potentially be impacted by the proposed renovations EPM personnel coordinated our sampling effort with Mr Steve

Laise THRB Park Historian and Mr Mike Darden Site Manager Supervisor Park Ranger of

NPS Every effort was made to minimize disturbing historical architectural construction museum displays and or design elements

EPM personnel observed that at some point in the past removal of suspect pipe insulation PI and mudded joint packing MJP was performed in two mechanical crawl spaces in mechanical rooms 7 and 8 MR7 MR8 in the rear of the subbasement of the building This abatement was incomplete and improper based on the residual asbestos observed on the piping and on the floors Remnant residue collected by EPM and analyzed by the laboratory tested positive for asbestos In addition new fiberglass pipe insulation was placed over the improperly abated steam pipes in MR7 Samples of the debris piles on the floor in MR7 and MR8 were collected and also tested positive for asbestos Pipe insulation and MJPs are present throughout the building in crawl spaces in the 3rd and 4 floors vertical risers roof drains and steam pipes associated with the radiators All doors in the subbasement are metal covered wood core Doors throughout the building are solid wood or metal covered wood doors

EPM personnel collected a total of 255 bulk samples from seventyeight 78 suspect asbestos containing material ACM homogeneous groups during the November 2006 survey of the

THRB These samples were collected from the following areas

Surfacing Materials

Two coat wall plaster and ceiling plasters present throughout the building

Decorative molding plaster present near the ceiling in the auditorium and in rooms throughout the building

Thermal System Insulation TSI

Radiator insulation material present behind the metal covering over the enclosed radiatorsie behind wood paneling

Duct insulation present in MR2 and MR7 located in the subbasement

PI MJP insulation on pipes in MR8 and PI and MJP debris present in MR 7 and

MR8 located in the subbasement

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MJPs present on steam pipes in the crawlspace above the 4h floor equal to the loft level over staircase kitchen K2 and in the 3rd floor crawlspace above safe vault closets in storage room 3 ST3 One group of MJPs above the 4 floor equal to the loft level are associated with fiberglass PI on piping

Pipe insulation present on steam pipes in the crawlspace above the 0 floor over staircase kitchen K2 and as debris pile in these crawlspaces This material was also collected from PI present on steam pipes in the 3rd floor crawlspace above safe vaults in ST3

Pipe insulation and MJPs present on roof drain pipe located in the crawlspace above the 4h floor auditorium and 4th floor staircase along the east wall equal to the loft level

Miscellaneous Building Materials

Gasket material present at flanges of the steam pipes associated with the heat exchanger assembly in MR I located in the subbasement

9 inch by 9 inch white floor tiles and green floor tiles and associated mastic present in room MR6 located in the subbasement

12 inch by 12 inch brown floor tile present in the basement reception area and in the elevator Floor tile glue present beneath the brown floor tiles located in the elevator

Floor tile mastic present beneath the brown floor tile in the reception area

Terrazzo floor material present in various rooms lobbyl L1 BTR2 BTR3 EH1 E112 K1 and Corridors C2 of the basement and L2 on the third floor

Linoleum flooring material present in STI and beneath carpeting in office 04

Beige grout brown mortar materials present beneath between the three inch by six inch old white ceramic wall tiles located in all bathrooms kitchen 1K1 and closet

CL8 These tiles are not present in bathroom BTR5

Grout mortar materials present beneath between the one inch square ceramic floor tile located in all the bathrooms

Yellow glue material and white grout material present behindbetween newer four inch square ceramic wall tile placed over the older ceramic tiles in bathroom BTR6 and also in BTR5

Wallpaper with glue present in various exhibit hall rooms located on the first and second floors

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Vibration damper cloth present on blower assembly located in HVAC room located in the southwest corner of the south bulkhead area

Door gasket material present at the perimeter of the door frame to the entrance door to H VAC room

Ebony board material present inside electrical panel located backstage in ST5 on the

4th floor This material is also present in similar electrical panels located in the projection room

Tar paperwaterproofing material present beneath the hardwood floors in various rooms throughout the building This material is assumed to be present beneath marble floor tiles in the main corridor This material was not present beneath the terrazzo flooring material

Glazing putty from 4th floor fire stairs access door light

Glazing putty present at various window panes through the building The windows were grouped by size and appearance of the putty Interior and exterior glazing putty at each group of windows was observed to be of similar material and considered to be one homogenous group

Glazing putty present at the interior skylight window located on the ceiling of rooms

K1 officel office2 and BTR4 located in the rear basement areas of the building

Gray caulk putty present at the glazing of the south patio doors

Black caulk putty present at one repaired glazing of the south east patio doors

Gray caulk present at the exterior base of the 1S` floor windows located adjacent to the backyard area

Miscellaneous Materials associated with the various Roofs

Built up roofing material present beneath ceramic floor tile and concrete located at the patio roof and backyard roof Sampling beneath ceramic roof tile was permitted by the NPS with the understanding that EPM would minimize destructive testing

EPM limited our effort to loose or easily removable ceramic tiles Removal of ceramic tiles from beneath the roofing material on the bulkhead roofs and the 2°d floor terrace patio was not possible without extensive destructive means This material was therefore presumed to contain asbestos

Black flashing material present at the walls of the skylights located at the backyard roof

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Black mastic joint sealant present at the base of the parapet walls and the skylightsenclosure E of the backyard roof

Black mastic material present inside the pitch pockets located at the base of the support columns for the fire staircase located on the backyard roof

Black caulk present at flashing joints located at the north and south parapet walls on the backyard roofs

Black caulk present at the perimeter and expansion joints of the ceramic floor tiled patio roof

Black roofing material present over ceramic floor tile on east west south and elevator bulk head roofs

Black flashing material present at the perimeter base of the parapet walls on the east west south and elevator bulkhead roofs This material is also present at all roof vents flashing skylights flashing and conduit flashing

Black mastic material present on the door frame of the access door to the dumbwaiter elevator mechanical room located on the south bulkhead roof

Black mastic material present on the top of the east parapet wall of the east bulkhead roof This material coats the parapet and is used to flash the vent penetrations on the parapet

Black mastic flashing material present beneath the metal capping located on top of the east bulkhead roof west parapet wall and the south bulkhead roof north and south parapet walls and west bulkhead roof east parapet wall

Black mastic caulk material present at the cap flashingcounter flashing joint of the east parapet wall and the cap joint located in the south corner of the east bulkhead roof and the counter flashing present at the chimney on the south bulkhead roof

Black mastic sealant present at the glazing joints of the skylight located at the north end of the east bulkhead roof

Black coating material present on the interior side of the exterior brick wall throughout the building This material was collected from the accessible areas ie crawlspaces and dumbwaiter shaft

Beige caulk present at the glazing joints of the skylight located on the elevator bulkhead roof

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Black mastic present at the lintel located above the south patio doors

Black mastic residue present as a large patch and remnant residue on the south wall of the patio area This material is also present at the exterior outlets on the south wall

Black mastic sealant present at perimeter of 2d floor patio terrace where the walls meet the floor

Gray caulk present at the common joint between the parapet wall of the elevator bulkhead roof and the next building peak roof

Red caulk present at joint above metal counter flashing along the perimeter of the 2d floor patio terrace

Samples in a homogeneous group are analyzed until either the entire group is analyzed all the results are negative or a positive result is obtained by PLM When a positive result occurs the remaining samples in the group are not analyzed If the results are negative by PLM and the material is nonfriable organically bound the first sample in each homogeneous group is analyzed by TEM A total of 255 bulk samples were collected from seventyeight 78 homogeneous groups of suspect asbestoscontaining materials at THRB and submitted for laboratory analysis EPM collected a total of thirteen 13 QA samples for laboratory analysis

The electrical wiring at the THRB is a combination of older suspect ACM cloth woven braided wiring insulation and newer nonACM PVC or plastic insulation Since this wiring could not be deenergized it is assumed asbestos containing wire insulation until proper analysis of the braided wire insulation can determine otherwise Several areas where assumed ACM braided wire insulation was observed are as follows o Various wires located in the relay assembly and fuse panel located inside

MR4 elevator machine room o The west wall of the MR1 where the central vacuum system is located o Dumbwaiter Elevator Mechanical Room various wires associated with elevator motor relay panel and disconnect panel on the north wall o Wiring associated with light fixture located inside HVAC room on the 5th floor in the southwest area o Various wires inside large electrical panel located on the 4`h floor backstage in storage rooms ST5 o Various wires inside breaker panel located on 4`h floor loft level in the projection room

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Elevator motors use a braking system similar to a car to stop the motors EPM personnel observed suspect brake pad material at the motor in MR4 and in the dumbwaiter elevator mechanical room above the south bulkhead roof Since the system could not be deenergized the brake pads are assumed asbestos containing until proper analysis of the brake pads can determine otherwise In addition assumed asbestos arcshield material was observed in the relay assembly in MR4 and the disconnect panel associated with the central vacuum system in

MR1 Black ebony backing material present in the relay assembly and fuse panel in MR4 is made of slate This material is not suspect for asbestos This slate material is also present in electrical panels associated with the vacuum system electrical panels in MR1 and the electrical panels in the dumbwaiter elevator mechanical room on the bulk head roof

Samples were collected of the black ebony backing material present in the electrical panels in ST5 and the projection room This material is not slate and tested positive for asbestos

Electrical panels in MR5 are of newer design and EPM did not observe suspect ACM in these panels One large panel and one smaller panel in MR5 are locked and is the property of Con Edison EPM did not have access to the interiors of these panels

EPM inspected and sampled materials which may be impacted by future renovations under consideration and all observed suspect building materials During the asbestos survey EPM did not perform destructive testing of any walls or ceilings There is the possibility that additional suspect asbestos containing materials are present within concealed or inaccessible spaces that have not been identified Once an HVAC design is established any suspect asbestos containing materials encountered during the course of the work which have not been tested must be assumed ACM until laboratory analysis indicates otherwise

233 Radon Testing

Radon testing is part of the hazardous materials survey Since the THRB is not located in a high risk radon area EPM conducted passive radon testing Two charcoal canisters were set up as follows

RI was placed at the northern end of mechanical room2 MR2 located in the subbasement

R2 was placed in the northwest corner of officel 01 located in the basement

The two canisters were placed at locations described above on November 13 2006 at 1100

AM and left for seven consecutive days for the exposure period

The following sampling protocol was followed The canisters were placed in the approximate center of their immediate locations R1 was hung from a drain pipe approximately six feet from the floor R2 was hung from angled plaster ceiling approximately 5 feet from the ground On

November 20 2006 at 1100 AM the canisters were retrieved and submitted for laboratory analysis

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24 Analytical Procedures

241 Asbestos

The bulk samples were analyzed by Alpha Labs located at 4301 21 Street Long Island City NY This laboratory is accredited by the New York State Environmental Laboratory

Accreditation Program ELAP 11833 Laboratory accreditation documentation is included as Appendix B

The samples were analyzed by Polarized Light Microscopy PLM Bulk sample analysis is accomplished by using a polarized light microscope equipped with dispersion staining This method of analysis involves the immersion of a suspect material in a solution of known refractive index and the subjection to illumination by polarized light The resulting color display enables mineral identification

In accordance with ELAP protocol for samples which were determined to be nonfriable organically bound NOB ie floor tiles mastics caulks etc and negative for asbestos by

PLM analysis the first sample of each homogeneous group was reanalyzed by Transmission

Electron Microscopy TEM All QC samples were analyzed by PLM and TEM if required Table III depicts a side by side comparison of the samples with their QC equivalents All QC samples were within similar ranges of the original results

242 Radon Testing

The canisters were submitted for analysis to AirCheck Inc located in Naples North

Carolina which is ELAP accredited

25 Survey Results

251 Asbestos

Laboratory analytical results from the analysis of the bulk samples are summarized in Table 11

Laboratory analytical results from the analysis of the quality control samples are summarized in Table III Laboratory analytical data is included as Appendix C Sample location drawings are included in Appendix D Photographs of the asbestoscontaining materials are included in

Appendix E

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New York State Department of Health NYSDOH measured basement screening radon levels by town are provided as part of Appendix G Laboratory results were received via email and are provided as part of Appendix G Environmental Planning Management g National Park Service

26 Conclusions

261 Asbestos

Based on the laboratory analytical results and assumed ACM the following materials were determined to be asbestoscontaining o Intact pipe insulation PI intact mudded joint packing MJP PI and MJP debris on pipes located in MR7 and MR8 crawls ace beneath fiberglass PI on pipes in MR7 crawlspace above K2 crawlspace above 4` floor staircase equal to loft level six inch diameter drain pipe in crawlspace above 4th floor staircase equal to the loft level 3rd floor crawlspace above safe vault closets in ST3 and assumed pipe chases associated with the steam radiators throughout the building It should be noted that several areas with piping that have MJPs associated with fiberglass insulation did not test positive for asbestos There areas are

1 In the 4`h floor crawlspace over K2 and the staircase

2 On riser pipes located on the south wall in K2

3 In the 4th floor loft level projection room and

4 In BTR7 located back stage on the 4`h floor

Also the majority of PI and fitting covers in the subbasement are nonACM fiberglass insulation o Radiator insulation material present behind metal enclosures at all enclosed radiator units ie behind wood paneling or wood enclosures o Duct insulation material present on ductwork located on the south side ofsubbasementroom MR2 and in the MR7 crawlspace o Gasket material present at flanges associated with steam pipes heat exchanger insubbasement room MRI o 9 inch by 9 inch white and 9 inch by 9 inch green floor tiles present in room MR6 o Linoleum flooring material present in ST I and beneath carpeting in office4 o Assumed ACM built up roofing material present beneath ceramic tiles and concrete located at the east west south and elevator bulkhead roofs and the 2nd floor terrace patio

Environmental Planning Management 10 National Park Service o Black flashing material present at the perimeter base of the parapet walls on the east west south and elevator bulkhead roofs This material is also present at all roof vents flashing skylights flashing and conduit flashing o Black mastic material present on the top of the east parapet wall of the east bulkhead roof This material coats the parapet and is used to flash the vent penetrations on the parapet o Black mastic flashing material present beneath the metal capping located on top of the east bulkhead roof west parapet wall and the south bulkhead roof north and south parapet wall and west bulkhead roof east parapet wall o Black mastic caulk material present at the cap flashing counter flashing joint of the east parapet wall and the cap joint located in the south corner of the east bulkhead roof and the counter flashing present at the chimney on the south bulkhead roof o Black mastic sealant present at the glazing joints of the skylight located at the north end of the east bulkhead roof o Black mastic present at the lintel located above the south patio doors o Black mastic residue present as a large patch and remnant residue on the south wall of the patio area This material is also present at the exterior outlets on the south wall o Black mastic material present on the door frame of the access door to the dumbwaiter elevator mechanical room located on the south bulkhead roof o Black flashing material present at the walls of the skylights A B C D and F located on the backyard roof This material also covers part of the south side of stairs enclosure E on the backyard roof o Black mastic joint sealant present at the base of the parapet walls and the skylightsenclosure E of the backyard roof o Red caulk present at horizontal joint above metal counter flashing located along the perimeter of the 2d floor terrace o Ebony board material present inside electrical panel located backstage in ST5 on the

4 floor This material is also present in similar electrical panels located in the projection room o Assumed ACM brake pad material present at elevator motors in MR4 located in the subbasement and dumbwaiter elevator mechanical room on the south bulk head roof o Assumed ACM arcshield material present at the relay panel located in MR4 and the

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✓ Various wires located in the relay assembly and fuse panel located inside

MR4 elevator machine room

✓ The west wall of MR1 where the central vacuum system is located

✓ Dumbwaiter elevator mechanical room various wires associated with elevator motor relay panel and disconnect panel on the north wall

Wiring associated with light fixture located inside HVAC room on the 5th floor in the southwest area

✓ Various wires inside large electrical panel located on the 4tlt floor backstage in storage room5 ST5

✓ Various wires inside breaker panel located on 4th floor loft level in the projection room

Significant amounts of suspect asbestos wire insulation may be present in the walls floors and ceilings of this building If the renovations result in the removal of large quantities of wiring throughout the building consideration must be given to deenergizing the building and collecting representative samples of suspect asbestos wire insulation to determine asbestos content

Laboratory results for the thirteen 13 quality control samples confirmed the primary sample results

Asbestoscontaining materials that will be impacted by the proposed HVAC system upgrades and future projects under consideration at THRB should be abated in accordance with all applicable federal state and local regulations Asbestos location drawings are provided in

Appendix F

262 Radon

The New York State Department of Health provides data on average basement radon readings for individual townships and counties The survey indicates the average reading in picocuries per liter pCiI for New York County is 22 pCiI This level is below the EPArecommended action limit of 40 pCil

Laboratory radon test results for both RI and R2 canisters indicate a level of less than 03 pCiL The USEPA states that test results in this range 05 pCiL or less are for all practical

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263 Universal Wastes Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials

EPM inspectors performed a Universal Wastes and Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials inventory and observed the following

Universal Wastes

Three 3 four foot fluorescent fixtures that can hold two fluorescent bulbs each There were a total of five 5 fourfoot bulbs present in the…