Report_Abestos Containing Material Survey_PR-1.pdf

Prepared for: Barret Hale and Alamo July 28, 2019

Prepared By: Altol Environmental Services

Hygiene Division

Lead- Asbestos Consultant

P O Box 359

Mercedita, PR 00715

PR-1 Ponce-San Juan PR

Asbestos Containing Material Survey

AL T O L ENVI RO N ME NT AL SE R VI CE S IN C .

ENVI RO NME NT AL SUR VE Y FO R AS B E S T O S CO NT AI NI NG MAT E RI AL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Summary …………… 2

1.0 Introduction …………… 4

2.0 General Background …………… 4,5

2.1 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants

(NESHAP)

…………… 6

2.2 Abatement Conditions …………… 7,8

3.0 Project Identification/Description …………… 8

4.0 Methods of Building Inspection …………… 8,9,10

5.0 Sampling Methods …………… 10

6.0 Inspection Results …………… 11

7.0 Conclusions …………… 11

Appendix I Certifications and Accreditations …………… A

Appendix II General View Photos …………… B

Appendix III Aerial View …………… C

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SUMMARY

A survey for Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) was conducted by Altol Environmental

Services, Inc. in order of Barrett, Hale and Alamo, Highway PR-1 on Jun 27, 2019 for Roadside

Barriers (Specific Locations). The structure are located from Km 0.0 to Km 128.0, San Juan to

Ponce, Puerto Rico. These roadside barriers were affected by Hurricane Maria, they will be removed and new ones will be installed, the scope of the survey included sampling and physical assessments of ACM suspected materials from the Structures. The asbestos containing material

(ACM) was performed to identify materials that contain asbestos fibers above allowable levels that could cost harm to construction personnel and workers. This evaluation report can help owners develop a plan for eliminating any asbestos hazards that were found and may aid in establish an ongoing asbestos containing materials maintenance and re-evaluation program, if needed.

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

A survey of Asbestos’ Containing Material (ACM) was conducted by ALTOL

Environmental Services, Inc. at the site. The scope of survey included ACM Assessment for a roadside barriers scheduled for removal and replacing. The Asbestos’ investigation was conducted by Margarita Irizarry an AHERA / PREQB Certified Asbestos’ Building Inspectors (License:

ASB---SI).

2.0 GENERAL BACKGROUND

Asbestos was used in the construction 1900 to 1989. It is still being used today in various products. The health effects of asbestos have been studied since the 1930’s. More health studies have been conducted in asbestos than any other natural substance. The mere presence of asbestos containing materials does not necessarily constitute a health hazard. However, when these materials become disturbed from building renovation, maintenance, or other every day activities that allow fibers to be released into the environment, a potential hazard does exist.

The relationship between exposure level and health risk is very complex. Although this relationship is not completely understood, asbestos exposure has been associated with various types of lung diseases including a debilitating lung disease called Asbestosis; a rare cancer of chest called Mesothelioma; and cancers of the esophagus, stomach, colon and other organs.

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Asbestosis is not fatal; it is, however, incurable. One who has it cannot breathe easily and physical activity becomes limited. Mesothelioma is 100% fatal, as there is no cure.

These diseases can be directly linked to the mineral of asbestos in the particle form that can be found in the lining of the lung and stomach, since the body cannot absorb these minerals. Tests have determined that asbestos can cause cancer, but scientists disagree on the amount of asbestos fibers that must be inhaled to cause cancer. The nose filters out all visible particles. Therefore, only the microscopic fibers are the ones who cause the problem.

Studies indicate different health effect resulting from exposure to chrysolite asbestos versus exposure to amphibole form of asbestos. The latter, which include tremolite, amosite, actinolite, athophyllite and crocidolite have more significant health impact than chrysolite.

Some scientists’ studies conclude that the dimensions of the fiber determine which ones enter in the lung area, resulting in cancer. Long, thin fibers, greater than 8 microns in length and less than 0.25 microns in diameter show the highest potential of cancer development.

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2.1 NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR

HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS (NESHAP)

The EPA’s rules concerning the application, removal and disposal of ACM, as well as manufacturing, spraying and fabricating of ACM were issued under the asbestos NESHAP regulation (U.S. EPA National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, 40 CFR 61

Subpart M, October 30, 1987). The asbestos NESHAP regulation governs asbestos demolition and renovation projects in all facilities. The NESHAP rule usually requires owners or operators to have all friable ACM removed before the building is demolished and may require its removal before renovation. If friable ACM shall be disturbed, the NESHAP rule may require appropriate work practice, or procedures for emission control. The rules state that any ACM, which may become friable, poses a potential hazard that should be addressed.

A revised NESHAP ruling was released on November 20, 1990, (Effective on February 20, 1991), which includes the responsibility of the owner, or operator, to “prior to the commencement of the demolition or renovation, thoroughly inspect the affected facility or part of the facility where demolition or renovation operation will occur for the presence of asbestos, including Category I and Category II non-friable ACM”. (40 CFR, Part 61, National Emission Standards for Hazardous

Air Pollutants, Asbestos NESHAP Revision, Final Rule, November 20, 1990).

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2.2 ABATEMENT CONDITIONS

The US Environmental Protections Agency rules concerning the application, removal, and disposal of Asbestos Containing Building Materials (ACBM) were issued under the asbestos

NESHAP (US EPA National emission Standard of Hazardous Air Pollutants, 40 CFR 61 Sub-part M, October 30, 1987). The asbestos NESHAP regulation governs asbestos demolition and renovation projects in all facilities. The NESHAP rule usually requires owners or operators to have all friable ACBM removed before a building is demolished, and may require its removal before renovation. For renovation project where friable ACBM will be disturbed, the NESHAP rule may require appropriate work practice or procedure for the controls of emissions. It states that any

ACBM that may become friable possess a potential hazard that should be addressed. The

Environmental Quality Board (E.Q.B.) of Puerto Rico requires inspecting the presence of Asbestos

Containing Materials prior to buildings demolitions, in accordance with Rule 422 of the

Atmospheric Controls Regulations of Puerto Rico. Also Rule 644 of the non-hazardous Waste

Regulations of Puerto Rico, administered by the Puerto Rico Solid Waste Authority, requires submitting evidence for the asbestos disposal. Abatement, as defined by EPA and EQB, means any set of measures designed to eliminate asbestos hazards permanently. The people providing the services must to be trained in accordance with EQB accreditation/ certification requirements.

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The product manufacturer and / or contractor must warrant abatement methods to last a minimum of 20 years, or these methods must have a design life of at least 20 years. Abatement activities may include, but are not necessarily limited to: the onsite or offsite removal of asbestos containing materials; the replacement of components or fixtures containing asbestos; the permanent enclosure of ACBM with construction materials mechanically-fastened to the substrate;

the encapsulation of ACBM with specially designed products; of the removal or permanent covering (rigid barriers) of soil with asbestos hazards. If the enclose or encapsulation is conducted as an abatement method, the ACBM remains on the property, so ongoing ACBM maintenance is required.

3.0 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION/ DESCRIPTION

The project consists of several roadside barriers affected by Hurricane Maria in specific locations at Highway PR-1, Km 0.0 to Km 128.0, San Juan to Ponce, these structures will be remove and new ones will be install in the future.

4.0 METHODS OF BUILDING INSPECTION

The visual inspection was conducted according to the condition of ACM in that location and the potential for material disturbance. The assessment scheme followed the recommendations by

EPA as a result of the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act and outlined in the Code of

Federal Regulations 40 CFR Part 763.88 dated October 30, 1987 and amended by 40 CFR Part

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61, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (Asbestos NESHAP Revision, Final

Rule, November 20, 1990).

The functional space was visited and visually inspected to identify the location of any suspected ACM. An assessment was then made of the friability of suspected ACM by touching the material to determine if it could be pulverized, crumbled or reduced to powder by hand pressure. Upon completion of functional space investigation, bulk sample was collected of the suspect material and grouped into “Homogeneous Sampling Areas”, i.e. areas which are uniform by color, texture, construction/application date and general appearance.

ACM was categorized as follows:

1. Category I, non-friable asbestos containing materials (ACM). This includes asbestos containing packing’s, gaskets, resilient floor covering and asphalt roofing products containing more than 1% asbestos.

2. Category II, non-friable ACM. This includes any materials, excluding Category I non-friable ACM containing more than 1% asbestos, that when dry cannot be crumbled, pulverized or reduced to powder by hand pressure.

3. Friable asbestos materials. This includes any material containing more than 1% asbestos that, when dry, can be crumbled, pulverized or reduced to powder by hand pressure.

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Physical hazard assessment (Appendix III) was performed based on AHERA regulations. This protocol provides separate analysis for three types of materials; Surfacing, Thermal Insulation and

Miscellaneous. However, this protocol does not provide a means for relative ranking of individual hazards within the category. Therefore, a separate analysis was performed as to assess hazard ranking which could be used for this type of material. The hazard assessment combines the level of potential disturbance with the current condition of ACM to indicate overall hazard potential.

The rankings of potential hazards range from 1-most hazardous to 7-least hazardous. The highest rank is reserved for ACM, which is significantly damaged. A review of the definition of

“significant damage” reveals that the definitions are designed to identify ACBM, which is so extensively damaged or deteriorated, that it requires immediate corrective action. Hazard rank 2-

4 reflects ACBM, which is “damaged” as defined by AHERA, with rank 2 indicating a “potential for significant damage” and rank 3 indicating a “potential for damage”. Hazard ranks 5-7 are reserved for ACBM currently in good condition, but with a range in the likelihood for future disturbance.

5.0 SAMPLING METHODS

Sampling was not conducted because the roadside barriers do not have suspected ACM at

Highway PR-1. The structures are located from Km 0.0 to Km 128.0, San Juan to Ponce, Puerto

Rico. (Specific Locations)

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6.0 INSPECTION RESULTS

Suspect materials for Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) were not found during this inspection.

7.0 CONCLUSIONS

Having completed the visual assessment and sampling procedures, it can be concluded that suspect materials for ACM were not found at this moment of the inspection.

Margarita Irizarry

AHERA / PREQB Certified

Asbestos Building Inspector

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APPENDIX I

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APPENDIX II

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APPENDIX III

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