Report - Lead and Asbestos_Sch A_Hwy-282_283_Sch C_Hwy-281_285.pdf

ENVIRONMENTAL SURVEY

Prepared For:

Puerto Rico Highway And Transportation Authority

August 2019

Prepared By:

Analytical Environmental Services International, Inc.

611 Monserrate Street 2nd Floor, Santurce, P.R. 00907

(787) 722-0220 / Fax (787) 724-5788

FOR

LEAD BASED PAINT (LBP)

AND

ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS (ACM)

FOR

EMERGENCY RELIEF PROGRAM

LANDSLIDES & ROAD DAMAGE-EVALUATION REPAIRS

ROAD PR-157 (AC-803544)

OROCOVIS & CIALES, PUERTO RICO

(ER-HYW-279, 279, 281, 282, 283 & 285)

(Revised Aug 2021)

MiguelPerez Text Box (Revised April 2022)

LEAD

ADY PADAN, PH.D

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. SUMMARY

1.0 INTRODUCTION

2.0 TESTING PROCEDURES

3.0 LEAD BASED PAINT TESTING METHODOLOGY

4.0 RESULTS

5.0 CONCLUSIONS

6.0 REPORT CERTIFICATION

APPENDIX I - AESI Credentials

APPENDIX II - XRF Data

APPENDIX III - Project Location Photos

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APPENDIX IV - Project Aerial Photos

ADY PADAN, PH.D 1

A survey for Lead Based Painted (LBP) components was conducted by Analytical Environmental Services International

(AES International), Inc. for specific locations within various road sections (see below), located in Orocovis and Ciales-Puerto

Rico – (AC-803544).

Project ID Road Location Km

ER-HWY-285 PR-157 Orocovis 21.30

ER-HWY-283 PR-157 Orocovis 16.40

ER-HWY-282 PR-157 Orocovis 10.40

ER-HWY-281 PR-157 Ciales 1.20

ER-HWY-279 PR-157 Ciales 0.70

ER-HWY-278 PR-157 Ciales 0.40

The results of the areas investigated are presented herein. The investigation was conducted on 8/20/19 by Elme Rivera, an

EQB/EPA certified lead risk assessor.

LBP components were not detected in any of the XRF readings collected.

AES International performed a LBP survey for various road sections located in Orocovis and Ciales, Puerto Rico (AC-803544).

The investigation was conducted on 8/20/19 by Elme Rivera, an EQB/EPA certified lead risk assessor. The credentials of AESI are attached in Appendix I. The survey, performed with an XRF instrument manufactured by Heuresis, Model Pb200i, was conducted using

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) protocol of 1997, revised in

2012. The results are presented herein.

2.0 TESTING PROCEDURES

The testing was performed with an XRF instrument manufactured by Heuresis, Model

Pb200i. The selected mode allows reference to the abatement level set at 1.0 mg/cm2. The results are reported at 95% confidence levels.

3.0 LEAD BASED PAINT TESTING METHODOLOGY

The hazard level of lead in paint has been determined by the department of Housing &

Urban development as 1.0 mg/cm2, as measured by XRF, or AAS (Atomic Absorption

Spectroscopy), or 0.5% be weight (or 5000 ppm) as measured by AAS, or Inductive

Coupled Plasma (ICP). The same level was adopted by EPA regulations published in

1992, under Title X.

The only lead based paint testing protocol officially available at this time was published by

HUD initially in 1990, revised in 1991 and finalized in 1995 (see above HUD reference).

A revised chapter 7 was published in 1997 and 2012.

AES International personnel classify each XRF lead reading as positive, negative, or inconclusive. This classification is based on manufacturer XRF performance characteristic sheet (PCS), for each substrate. Samples and/or additional readings are taken from inconclusive areas. Calibration verification of the instrument was performed prior to beginning of daily task, when the instrument was turned on, and at the end of the day. The verification was conducted on a NIST standard of 1.0 mg/cm2. Acceptance criteria used was +-0.3 mg/cm2. The data for calibration verification is attached in Appendix II.

At the completion of the testing, ten (10) surfaces were retested as to assess precision of the testing. Statistical calculations performed on test-retest results suggest that the results are within the tolerance limits and therefore acceptable.

4.0 RESULTS

Twenty five (25) XRF readings were collected. The results of the tested components are shown in Appendix II. No LBP components were detected.

5.0 CONCLUSIONS

An LBP survey was conducted for various road sections in Orocovis and Ciales, Puerto

Rico (AC-803544). LBP was not detected in any of the readings collected.

Some painted surfaces may contain levels of lead below 1.0 mg/cm2, which could create lead dust, or lead contaminated soil hazards if the paint is turned into dust by abrasion, scraping, or sanding.

The LBP survey relates to surfaces accessible and not covered by rigid barriers. Should any hidden painted surfaces or components be present, they must be assumed as LBP.

6.0 REPORT CERTIFICATION

This report was done in conformance with the protocols in Chapter 7 of the HUD guidelines.

Elme Rivera, EQB Lead Risk Assessor

Lic#: 1389-0719-RA-007

Dirección Física: Ave. Ponce de León 1308, Carr. Estatal 8838, Sector el Cinco, Río Piedras, PR 00926 Dirección Postal: Apartado 11488, Santurce, PR 00910-1488 Tel. (787) 767-8181 • Fax (787) 767-1962

Forma PGC -010

GOBIERNO DE PUERTO RICO

OFICINA DEL GOBERNADOR

JUNTA DE CALIDAD AMBIENTAL

Área de Calidad de Agua

CERTIFICACION DE NO PRESENCIA DE PINTURA CON BASE DE PLOMO

EN ESTRUCTURAS A DEMOLERSE

(Deberá completarse en letra de molde o impresa)

PGC-_____________________

PARA USO OFICIAL

Yo, ______________________________, mayor de edad,______________, y vecino de_______________________ (Inspector o Evaluador de Riesgos) (Estado Civil) (Municipio)

Dirección Postal_________________________________________________________________________________ (Pueblo) (Zip Code)

Certificación ___________________________, la cual se encuentra vigente.

demolición se encuentra libre de pintura con base de plomo.

3. La información antes indicada es cierta y correcta.

4. Afirmo y reconozco las consecuencias de incluir y someter información falsa en este documento.

Firma del Inspector o Evaluador de Riesgos (en original)

Nota : Deberá someter evidencia de la tarjeta o certificado provista por la JCA.

X

Elme Rivera casado Vega Baja

Vega Baja Lakes Calle 11 L31 Vega Baja 00693

939 969 1311 Teléfonos: Residencial (______) ______- ________ Oficina (______) ______ - ________ Ext._______ 787 722 0220

724 5788787 hoy día ____ de ____________________ d e _________

San Juan5. Para que así conste, firmo la presente certificación en _______________________ de Puerto Rico, (Municipio)

* Esta certificacion es exclusivamente para las areas muestreadas.

2. La estructura localizada en________________________________ __________________, la cual será objeto de una

1389-0719-RA-007

26 agosto 2019

Road Segments on PR-157 (Km 21.30, 16.40, 10.40) Orocovis, PR-157 (1.20, 0.70, 0.40) Ciales, PR (AC-803544)

Fax (______) ______- ________

Certifico que:

1. Estoy certificado por la Junta de Calidad Ambiental como ( Inspector / Evaluador de Riesgos) con Número de

Appendix I

AIHA Laboratory Accreditation Programs, LLC acknowledges that

Analytical Environmental Services International, Inc.

611 Monserrate St., Suite 2, Santurce, PR 00907

Laboratory ID: 102702 along with all premises from which key activities are performed, as listed above, has fulfilled the requirements of the AIHA Laboratory Accreditation Programs (AIHA-LAP), LLC accreditation to the ISO/IEC 17025:2005 international standard, General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories in the following:

LABORATORY ACCREDITATION PROGRAMS

INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE Accreditation Expires: July 01, 2020 ENVIRONMENTAL LEAD Accreditation Expires: July 01, 2020

ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY Accreditation Expires:

FOOD Accreditation Expires:

UNIQUE SCOPES Accreditation Expires:

Specific Field(s) of Testing (FoT)/Method(s) within each Accreditation Program for which the above named laboratory maintains accreditation is outlined on the attached Scope of Accreditation. Continued accreditation is contingent upon successful on-going compliance with ISO/IEC 17025:2005 and AIHA-LAP, LLC requirements. This certificate is not valid without the attached Scope of Accreditation. Please review the AIHA-LAP, LLC website (www.aihaaccreditedlabs.org) for the most current Scope.

Elizabeth Bair Chairperson, Analytical Accreditation Board

Cheryl O. Morton Managing Director, AIHA Laboratory Accreditation Programs, LLC

Revision 16: 03/21/2018 Date Issued: 06/29/2018

LBP Risk Assessor Credentials

Has completed the Heuresis Corp. training materials presented on the topic of Instrument Operator Training, Pb200i, with regards to the materials licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Instrument Operator Training

Heuresis Corporation, Pb200i

I confirm that the above named individual has received the training listed on this certificate.

Adam Robison August 27th, 2019 Name Date

Senior Director of Sales Title

I certify that I have received the stated training and understand the content presented. I understand that I can follow up this training with questions from Heuresis

Corporation.

Elme Rivera August 27th, 2019 Name Date

HEURESIS PCS December 2015

Performance Characteristic Sheet

EFFECTIVE DATE: December 1, 2015

MANUFACTURER AND MODEL:

Make: Heuresis

Models: Model Pb200i

Source: 57Co, 5 mCi (nominal – new source)

FIELD OPERATION GUIDANCE

OPERATING PARAMETERS:

Action Level mode

XRF CALIBRATION CHECK LIMITS:

0.8 to 1.2 mg/cm2 (inclusive)

SUBSTRATE CORRECTION:

Not applicable

INCONCLUSIVE RANGE OR THRESHOLD:

ACTION LEVEL MODE

READING DESCRIPTION

SUBSTRATE THRESHOLD (mg/cm2)

Results not corrected for substrate bias on any substrate

Brick 1.0 Concrete 1.0 Drywall 1.0 Metal 1.0 Plaster 1.0 Wood 1.0

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

EVALUATION DATA SOURCE AND DATE:

This sheet is supplemental information to be used in conjunction with Chapter 7 of the HUD Guidelines for the

Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in Housing ("HUD Guidelines"). Performance parameters shown on this sheet are calculated using test results on building components in the HUD archive. Testing was conducted on 146 test samples in November 2015, with two separate instruments running software version in Action Level test mode. The actual source strength of each instrument on the day of testing was approximately

2.0 mCi; source ages were approximately one year.

OPERATING PARAMETERS

Performance parameters shown in this sheet are applicable only when properly operating the instrument using the manufacturer's instructions and procedures described in Chapter 7 of the HUD Guidelines.

XRF CALIBRATION CHECK:

The calibration of the XRF instrument should be checked using the paint film nearest 1.0 mg/cm2 in the NIST

Standard Reference Material (SRM) used (e.g., for NIST SRM 2579, use the 1.02 mg/cm2 film).

If the average (rounded to 1 decimal place) of three readings is outside the acceptable calibration check range, follow the manufacturer's instructions to bring the instrument into control before XRF testing proceeds.

SUBSTRATE CORRECTION VALUE COMPUTATION:

Chapter 7 of the HUD Guidelines provides guidance on correcting XRF results for substrate bias. Supplemental guidance for using the paint film nearest 1.0 mg/cm2 for substrate correction is provided:

XRF results are corrected for substrate bias by subtracting from each XRF result a correction value determined separately in each house for single-family housing or in each development for multifamily housing, for each substrate. The correction value is an average of XRF readings taken over the NIST SRM paint film nearest to 1.0 mg/cm2 at test locations that have been scraped bare of their paint covering. Compute the correction values as follows:

Using the same XRF instrument, take three readings on a bare substrate area covered with the NIST

SRM paint film nearest 1 mg/cm2. Repeat this procedure by taking three more readings on a second bare substrate area of the same substrate covered with the NIST SRM.

Compute the correction value for each substrate type where XRF readings indicate substrate correction is needed by computing the average of all six readings as shown below.

For each substrate type (the 1.02 mg/cm2 NIST SRM is shown in this example; use the actual lead loading of the NIST SRM used for substrate correction):

Correction value = (1st + 2nd + 3rd + 4th + 5th + 6th Reading)/6 - 1.02 mg/cm2

Repeat this procedure for each substrate requiring substrate correction in the house or housing development.

EVALUATING THE QUALITY OF XRF TESTING:

Randomly select ten testing combinations for retesting from each house or from two randomly selected units in multifamily housing.

Conduct XRF re-testing at the ten testing combinations selected for retesting.

Determine if the XRF testing in the units or house passed or failed the test by applying the steps below.

Compute the Retest Tolerance Limit by the following steps:

Determine XRF results for the original and retest XRF readings. Do not correct the original or retest results for substrate bias. In single-family and multi-family housing, a result is defined as a single reading. Therefore, there will be ten original and ten retest XRF results for each house or for the two selected units.

Calculate the average of the original XRF result and the retest XRF result for each testing combination.

Square the average for each testing combination.

Add the ten squared averages together. Call this quantity C.

Multiply the number C by 0.0072. Call this quantity D.

Add the number 0.032 to D. Call this quantity E.

Take the square root of E. Call this quantity F.

Multiply F by 1.645. The result is the Retest Tolerance Limit.

Compute the average of all ten original XRF readings.

Compute the average of all ten re-test XRF readings.

Find the absolute difference of the two averages.

If the difference is less than the Retest Tolerance Limit, the inspection has passed the retest. If the difference of the overall averages equals or exceeds the Retest Tolerance Limit, this procedure should be repeated with ten new testing combinations. If the difference of the overall averages is equal to or greater than the Retest Tolerance Limit a second time, then the inspection should be considered deficient.

Use of this procedure is estimated to produce a spurious result approximately 1% of the time. That is, results of this procedure will call for further examination when no examination is warranted in approximately 1 out of 100 dwelling units tested.

TESTING TIMES:

In the Action Level paint test mode, the instrument takes the longest time to complete readings close to the Federal standard of 1.0 mg/cm2. The table below shows the mean and standard deviation of actual reading times by reading level for paint samples during the November 2015 archive testing. The tested instruments reported readings to one decimal place. No significant differences in reading times by substrate were observed. These times apply only to instruments with the same source strength as those tested (2.0 mCi). Instruments with stronger sources will have shorter reading times and those with weaker sources, longer reading times, than those in the table.

Mean and Standard Deviation of Reading Times in Action Level Mode by Reading Level

Reading (mg/cm2) Mean Reading Time (seconds) Standard Deviation (seconds)

< 0.7 3.48 0.47

0.7 7.29 1.92

0.8 13.95 1.78

0.9 – 1.2 15.25 0.66

1.3 – 1.4 6.08 2.50

> 1.5 3.32 0.05

CLASSIFICATION OF RESULTS:

XRF results are classified as positive if they are greater than or equal to the stated threshold for the instrument (1.0 mg/cm2), and negative if they are less than the threshold.

DOCUMENTATION:

A report titled Methodology for XRF Performance Characteristic Sheets (EPA 747-R-95-008) provides an explanation of the statistical methodology used to construct the data in the sheets, and provides empirical results from using the recommended inconclusive ranges or thresholds for specific XRF instruments. The report may be downloaded at http://www2.epa.gov/lead/methodology-xrf-performance-characteristic-sheets-epa-747-r-95-008-september-1997.

This XRF Performance Characteristic Sheet (PCS) was developed by QuanTech, Inc., under a contract with the XRF manufacturer.

Appendix II

Client Name: Behar Ybarra & Associates 8/20/19 Project Name: Road Section PR-157 Elme Rivera Address: Orocovis & Ciales, Puerto Rico 2222

Reading # Road Segment Substrate Color Component & Location XRF Reading

Laboratory Result (% or mg/cm2)

1 Calibration 0.9

2 Calibration 0.9

3 Calibration 0.9

4 PR-157 Km 16.4 Asphalt White Floor Line, Left 0.0

5 PR-157 Km 16.4 Asphalt Yellow Floor Line, Center 0.0

6 PR-157 Km 16.4 Asphalt Yellow Floor Line, Center 0.1

7 PR-157 Km 16.4 Asphalt White Floor Line, Right 0.0

8 PR-157 Km 10.4 Asphalt White Floor Line, Right 0.2

9 PR-157 Km 10.4 Asphalt Yellow Floor Line, Center 0.2

10 PR-157 Km 10.4 Asphalt White Floor Line, Left 0.2

11 PR-157 Km 10.4 Asphalt Yellow Floor Line, Center 0.2

12 PR-157 Km 10.4 Asphalt Yellow Floor Line, Center 0.1

13 PR-157 Km 21.3 Asphalt White Floor Line, Left 0.1

14 PR-157 Km 21.3 Asphalt Yellow Floor Line, Center -0.1

15 PR-157 Km 21.3 Asphalt White Floor Line, Right 0.2

16 PR-157 Km 21.3 Asphalt Yellow Floor Line, Center -0.3

17 Calibration 0.9

18 Calibration 0.9

LEAD BASED PAINT TESTING DATA SHEET

Date:

Inspector:

XRF Serial No.:

Approved by: Ady Padan, Ph.D Date: 8/20/19

ANALYTICAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

611 Monserrate St., 2nd. Floor, Santurce, P. R. 00907

Client Name: Behar Ybarra & Associates 8/20/19 Project Name: Road Section PR-157 Elme Rivera Address: Orocovis & Ciales, Puerto Rico 2222

Reading # Road Segment Substrate Color Component & Location XRF Reading

Laboratory Result (% or mg/cm2)

LEAD BASED PAINT TESTING DATA SHEET

Date:

Inspector:

XRF Serial No.:

19 Calibration 1.0

20 PR-157 Km 1.2 Asphalt White Floor Line, Left 0.1

21 PR-157 Km 1.2 Asphalt White Floor Line, Left 0.2

22 PR-157 Km 1.2 Asphalt White Floor Line, Right 0.1

23 PR-157 Km 1.2 Asphalt White Floor Line, Right 0.1

24 PR-157 Km 0.7 Asphalt White Floor Line, Left 0.3

25 PR-157 Km 0.7 Asphalt White Floor Line, Left -0.1

26 PR-157 Km 0.7 Asphalt White Floor Line, Right 0.2

27 PR-157 Km 0.7 Asphalt White Floor Line, Right 0.0

28 PR-157 Km 0.4 Asphalt White Floor Line, Left 0.1

29 PR-157 Km 0.4 Asphalt White Floor Line, Left 0.2

30 PR-157 Km 0.4 Asphalt White Floor Line, Right 0.2

31 PR-157 Km 0.4 Asphalt White Floor Line, Right 0.2

32 Calibration 1.0

33 Calibration 0.9 34 Calibration 0.9

Approved by: Ady Padan, Ph.D Date: 8/20/19

611 Monserrate St., 2nd. Floor, Santurce, P. R. 00907

Appendix III

Selective Photos

General View of Km 16.40 Road PR-157

Orocovis, Puerto Rico

General View of Km 16.40 Road PR-157

Orocovis, Puerto Rico

General View of Km 10.40 Road PR-157

Orocovis, Puerto Rico

General View of Km 1.20 Road PR-157

Ciales, Puerto Rico

General View of Km 0.70

Ciales, Puerto Rico

General View of Km 0.40

Appendix IV

ASBESTOS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

- Hazard Assessment APPENDIX II

1.0 INTRODUCTION

2.0 GENERAL BACKGROUND

3.0 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION/DESCRIPTION

4.0 METHODS OF BUILDING INSPECTIONS

5.0 SAMPLING METHODS

6.0 INSPECTION RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS

7.0 CONCLUSIONS

8.0 REPORT CERTIFICATION

APPENDIX I - AESI Certifications and Accreditations amarin Typewritten text APPENDIX III - Project Aerial Photos

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APPENDIX IV - Project Location Photos

ADY PADAN, PH.D 1

A survey for Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) was conducted by Analytical Environmental Services

International (AES International), Inc. for specific locations within various road sections (see below), located in

Orocovis and Ciales-Puerto Rico (AC-803544).

ER-HWY-283 PR-157 Orocovis 16.40

ER-HWY-282 PR-157 Orocovis 10.40

ER-HWY-281 PR-157 Ciales 1.20

The inspection was conducted on 8/20/19 by Elme

Rivera, an EQB/AHERA certified asbestos inspector.

No suspected materials were observed during the inspection and accordingly samples were not collected.

ADY PADAN, PH.D 2

A survey for Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) was conducted by Analytical

Environmental Services International, Inc. (AES International) for specific locations within various road sections (see below) located in Orocovis and Ciales, Puerto Rico

(AC-803544).

ER-HWY-283 PR-157 Orocovis 16.40

ER-HWY-282 PR-157 Orocovis 10.40

ER-HWY-281 PR-157 Ciales 1.20

The survey was conducted on 8/20/19 by Elme Rivera, an EQB/AHERA certified asbestos building inspector (see Appendix I for credentials).

The inspection was performed according to the following scenario:

• The road was divided in functional spaces (in Km).

• Visual inspection was performed.

2.0 GENERAL BACKGROUND

Asbestos was used in the construction industry from 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 necessary 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. 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 asbestos because of the mineral particles that can be found in the lining of the lungs 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 one who cause the problems.

ADY PADAN, PH.D 3

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

Some scientists cite studies concluding that is the size of the fibers deposited in the lungs that result 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.

2.1 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP)

The EPA Asbestos NESHAP standard defines friable ACM as any material containing more than one (1) percent asbestos that, when dry, can be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure. Non-friable ACM is any material that contains more than one (1) percent asbestos and cannot be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by hand pressure.

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 practices, or procedures for emission control. The rule states that any ACM, which may become friable, poses a potential hazard that should be addressed.

Specifically, the asbestos regulation applies to facilities as defined by the Asbestos

NESHAP Regulations in 40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M, Asbestos NESHAPS. Facilities are defined by the EPA as “any (including government owned or operated) institutional, commercial, public, industrial, or residential structure, installation or building, excluding residential buildings having four or fewer dwelling units; any ship; and any active or inactive waste disposal site.

Demolition means the wrecking or taking out of any load-supporting structural member of a facility together with any related handling operation or the intentional burning of any facility. All demolition activities are regulated by Asbestos NESHAPS whether or not asbestos containing materials are present.

Renovation means altering a facility or one or more facility components in any way, including the stripping or removal of regulated asbestos containing materials (RACM) from a facility component. All renovation activities that will disturb RACM with greater than threshold quantities are regulated. Threshold quantities are: Greater than or equal to

260 linear feet on pipes, Greater than or equal to 160 square feet on other facility components or, Greater than or equal to 35 cubic feet of “off facility” components within the area of disturbance or adjacent storage areas

ADY PADAN, PH.D 4

The owner or operator of a facility that is being demolished or renovated must submit a

NESHAPs notification to the agency at least 10 working days prior to the commencement of work. This includes any site preparation that would breakup, dislodge or disturb any asbestos-containing materials.

Regulated asbestos-containing materials (RACM) which includes:

1. Materials assumed to contain asbestos

2. Friable asbestos material

3. Category I non-friable ACM that has become friable

4. Category I non-friable ACM that will be or has been subjected to sanding, grinding, cutting or abrading.

5. Category II non-friable ACM that has a high probability of becoming or has become crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by the forces expected to act on the material in the course of demolition or renovation operations

Regulated asbestos-containing material (RACM) means (a) Friable asbestos material, (b)

Category I non-friable ACM that has become friable, (c) Category I non-friable ACM that will be or has been subjected to sanding, grinding, cutting, or abrading, or (d)

Category II non-friable ACM that has a high probability of becoming or has become crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to powder by the forces expected to act on the material in the course of demolition or renovation operations regulated by this subpart.

A revised NESHAP ruling was released on November 20, 1990, effective February 20, 1991 which includes as 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).

3.0 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION/DESCRIPTION

Project consist of rehabilitation of road PR-157 in Orocovis and Ciales, Puerto Rico (AC-

803544) (refer to table in summary for specific km’s).

4.0 METHODS OF BUILDING INSPECTION

Each sample, if collected, should have been classified according to the condition of

Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) in that location and the potential for material

ADY PADAN, PH.D 5

disturbance. All the area was visually inspected for components such as asphalt roads, curbs, parapets, railing and cementitious road.

5.0 SAMPLING METHODS

Samples were not collected, as no suspect ACM were observed during the visual inspection.

6.0 INSPECTION RESULTS

Suspected materials were not observed during visual inspection.

7.0 CONCLUSIONS

A survey for ACM was conducted for various road sections in Orocovis and Ciales, Puerto Rico (AC-803544). The materials surveyed were described above. No ACM were detected.

The ACM survey results do not include materials which are non-accessible, non-visible and may be present behind/inside the walls or hidden inside the structures. These materials must be assessed at the time of the modernization.

8.0 REPORT CERTIFICATION

This report was done in conformance with the EPA guidance and regulations.

Elme Rivera, EQB Asbestos Inspector

Lic#: ASB-0319-0201-SI

Forma PGC-009

GOBIERNO DE PUERTO RICO

OFICINA DEL GOBERNADOR

JUNTA DE CALIDAD AMBIENTAL

Área de Calidad de Agua

CERTIFICACION DE NO PRESENCIA DE ASBESTO

EN ESTRUCTURAS A DEMOLERSE

(Deberá completarse en letra de molde o impresa)

PGC-_____________________

PARA USO OFICIAL

(Nombre) (Estado Civil) (Municipio)

Dirección Postal__________________________________ _________________________________________________ demolición se encuentra libre de asbesto.

2. La información antes indicada es cierta y correcta.

(Municipio)

Firma y Sello del Profesional o

Firma del Inspector de Asbesto registrado por la JCA (Original)

Nota: Ingenieros o Arquitectos deberán someter evidencia de que se encuentra al día en el pago de sus cuotas de colegiación e Inspectores de Asbesto deberán someter evidencia de la tarjeta de registro provista por la JCA.

Dirección Física: Ave. Ponce de León 1308, Carr. Estatal 8838, Sector el C inco, Río Piedras, PR 00926 Dirección Postal: Apartado 11488, Santurce, PR 00910-

Elme Rivera Casado Yo, ______________________________, mayor de edad,______________, y vecino de__ _______________________ Vega Baja

Vega Baja Lakes Calle 11 L31 00693 (Pueblo) (Zip Code)

Vega Baja

787 724 5788

969 1311 787 722 0220

4. Para que así conste, firmo la presente certificación en ___________________ __________________ de Puerto Rico, Tel. (787) 767-8181 • Fax (787) 767-1962 hoy día ____ de ____________________ de ________

Teléfonos: Residencial (______) ______- ________ Oficina (______) ______- ________ Ext.________ Fax (______) ______- ________

Certifico que:

1. La estructura localizada en__________________________________________________, la cual será objeto de una

San Juan

26 agosto 2019

* Esta certificacion es exclusivamente para las areas muestreadas.

3. Afirmo y reconozco las consecuencias de incluir y someter información falsa en este documento.

Road Segments on PR-157 (Km 21.30, 16.40, 10.40) Orocovis, PR-157 (1.20, 0.70, 0.40) Ciales, PR (AC-803544)

Appendix I

ACM Inspector Credentials

Appendix II

ASBESTOS SAMPLE INSPECTION FORM FOR PHYSICAL & HAZARD ASSESSMENT

Client Name Behar Ybarra & Associates Building : PR-157: Orocovis, Ciales Project Name: Road Section PR-157, Orocovis & Ciales Km 21.30, 16.40, 10.40, 1.20, 0.70, 0.40 Inspection Date: 8/20/19 Page: 1 of 1

Homogeneous Material Description Material Asbestos Friability Location Asbestos Total

Square

AHERA

Assessment Hazard

I.D. Number Material Description Category Content of Materials Contents Feet of

ACM

Category

(1-7,X, None) Ranking

(1-7)

No Suspected ACM

Inspected by: Elme Rivera Date:

Friability: F = friable, NF = nonfriable, X = not applicable (material is non-ACBM) AHERA Assessment Category: 1 = Damaged of significantly damaged TSI ACBM; 2 = Damaged friable surfacing ACBM; 3 = Significantly damaged friable surfacing ACBM;

4 = Damaged or significantly damaged friable miscellaneous ACBM; 5 = ACBM with potential for damage; 6 = ACBM with potential for significant damage;

7 = Any remaining friable ACBM or friable suspected ACBM; X = Not applicable (material is non-ACBM or non-friable surfacing or miscellaneous materials);

None = No assessment category provided in original inspection.

Hazard Ranking Category: 1 = Significantly damaged; 2 = Damaged and potential of significant damage; 3 = Damaged and potential for damage; 4 = Damaged;

5 = Potential for significant damage; 6 = Potential for damage; 7 = All remaining ACBM

* - Unless Specified, the Asbestos Type is Chrysotile; ND - None Detected

8/20/19

Appendix III

Appendix IV

General View of Km 16.40 Road PR-157

Orocovis, Puerto Rico

General View of Km 16.40

Orocovis, Puerto Rico

General View of Km 10.40 Road PR-157

Orocovis, Puerto Rico

General View of Km 1.20 Road PR-157

Ciales, Puerto Rico

General View of Km 0.70

General View of Km 0.40