ASBESTOS (SANITIZED)

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• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP91-00981R000100020024-7
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• Document Creation Date: December 27, 2016
• Document Release Date: January 28, 2013
• Sequence Number: 24
• Publication Date: August 29, 1988
• Content Type: MEMO

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9 A U
G 1988
MEMORANDUM FOR:
FROM:
Director of Medical Services
John M.. Ray
Director of Logistics
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SUBJECT:
REFERENCES:
A. Memo for D/OL frm D/OMS, dt
03 May 1988, Same Subject
B. Memo for DDA frm D/OL, dtd
d
19 May 1988
Subject: Proposed Acquisit
ion of Additio
nal
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Space
1. In response to the subject cited in the Reference memo,
the Office of Logistics facility planners are developing a
master plan for utilization of Agency facilities. Included in
it is a preliminary action plan for the phased removal of
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asbestos fireproofing from the 2nd and 3rd floor
Building. Due to the friability of the sprayed-on tireprootin
g,
it appears that it will be necessary to relocate office
personnel in those areas targeted for removal prior to the
actual removal of the asbestos material. Preliminary analyses
indicate that as much as half a floor may have to be vacated at
one time in order to ensure the safe removal of the material.
2. A proposal to begin the phased removal of asbestos
fireproofing in coniunction with the Office of Logistics move
rormuiated. The asbestos removal from areas occupied by other
to the New Headquarters Building is being
components may hinge upon locating "swing space" during the
removal process. Presently, a proposal to acquire the adjacent
this purpose has been submitted to senior management
(Reference B). Both proposals have yet to be approved by senior
management.
3. Because building is a GSA-leased facility, any plan
that is developed wi. 1 need to be coordinated with the building
owner and have the concurrence of the General Services
Administration. Since removal would take place considerably
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earlier than the lease renewal date (February 27, 1996), it is
likely that much of the removal costs would be borne by the
Government.
4. As plans become finalized, coordination with Office of
Medical Services will be necessary to ensure that the removal
process is in accordance with appropriate occupational Safety &
Health Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, and
State guidelines and regulations. Should additional information
be necessary, please contact the Real Estate and Construction
Attachment:
References A and B
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OC Safety Officer
OL/RECD/FEB Official
OL/RECD/FEB Chrono
RECD Reader
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MEMORANDUM FOR: Director of Logistics FILE
FROM: Gary E. Foster
Director of Medical Services
STAT SUBJECT:
REFERENCE: Memo for C/OL/RECD frm C/OMS/SD, dtd
9 Jul 86, same subject
0 3 MAY 1988
STAT 1. Friable asbestos fireproofing in the air plenums of
Building was first reported in July 1986. We recommended the
removal of the asbestos fireproofing on the first floor before
major renovation proceeded. We also recommended that asbestos
fireproofing on the ground, second, and third floors be removed,
even in the absence of major renovations. This is consistent
with EPA guidelines.
2. Removal was accomplished on the first floor and was
expanded to include asbestos on the ground floor. These actions
demonstrate a firm commitment to a safe and healthful workplace.
3. We have since monitored at least 1S limited, but still
mission-essential projects (mostly cable pulling) on the second
and third floors. Since the projects involved the air plenums,
they had potential to damage the asbestos fireproofing and
generate hazardous levels of airborne asbestos. Air monitoring
data collected during the projects did not, however, yield
results in excess of the OSHA Asbestos Standard. Data indicates
that little to no damage to the asbestos occurred during the
projects. While the rolec may legally continue until levels
STAT of airborne asbestos Building begin to approach the
action level of the OSHA Asbestos Standard, we believe that
removal now is the only prudent course. Levels of airborne
STAT asbestos Building inevitably will reach the action level
of the OaHA Asbestos Standard. This process will be accelerated
by the many mission-essential projects involving the air plenum.
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4. The OMS Safety Division recently inspected the OC
Engineering-Lab on the third floor in preparation for a much
needed replacement of two large cooling units located in the air
plenum. This project will result in significant damage to the
asbestos fireproofing in the lab. Additional mission-essential
projects will be needed for the third floor. While a single
project may not pose a major hazard, many projects. will pose a
serious hazard. Since the asbestos fireproofing must be removed
from the lab before replacing the cooling units, this is an
opportune time to expand the project and to remove all the
asbestos fireproofing remaining on the third floor. EPA
guidelines recommend the removal of friable. asbestos in air
plenums when there is potential for future hazard.
S. OMS would like to work with you on an action plan for
removal of asbestos fireproofing from the third floor of
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floor, if long-term occupancy Building is expected.
6. Should additional information or assistance be
necessary, please contact the, cnr-+y Division on extension
ary . roster
cc: D/OC
C/OL/RECD
OC Safety. Officer
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9 JUL 1986
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MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, Real Estate and Construction Division
Office of Logistics
Chief, Safety Division
Office of Medical Services
STAT SUBJECT:
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1986, Subject: Asbestos in Old Kitchen Area,
1. On 12 June 1986, a representative from the Occupational
Health Branch, Safety Division, collected a bulk sample of
friable fireproofing from a supnort beam in th~ suspended
STAT ceiling'area on the first floor The sample
was forwarded to an accredited environmental laboratory for
analysis, and was found to contain 20-25% (chrysotile)
asbestos. A second bulk sample which was collected from
fireproofing on a different support beam also yielded similar
results. A third sample was also collected and forwarded to a
different accredited laboratory. It was analyzed as having 20%
(chrysotile) asbestos.
2. It was recommended in the Reference that the asbestos
fireproofing not be disturbed during the renovation project
which was being conducted on the first floor. However, the
renovation contractors later informed representatives from the
Safety Division that it was not possible to complete the
project without significantly disturbing the asbestos
fireproofing. The contractors said they were required to drill
holes, install fasteners, run conduit, and connect wiring in
those areas. of the suspended ceiling which contained the
asbestos fireproofing.
3. The above renovation activities may generate levels of
airborne asbestos fibers in excess of OSHA standards, and may
expose the contractors and building occupants to a significant
asbestos hazard. A Field Engineering Branch/RECD/OL
representative was verbally advised by the"Safety Division that
the asbestos fireproofing must first be removed before the
renovation can. continue on the first floor. The Safety
Division also recommends that the asbestos insulation which was
found on the kitchen exhaust duct mentioned in the reference
also be removed with the fireproofing.
REFERENCE: Memo for C/OL/RECD from C/OMS/SD; dated 18 June
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4. On 24 June 1986, air monitorin for asbestos was
STAT conducted on the first and second floors The
STAT Build Air Monitoring
Location
a. Old Kitchen Area Less than 0.1 f/cc
b. Room 2D51D Less than 0.1 f/cc
* - less than 0.1 asbestos fibers per cubic centimeter of air.
These result's are in full compliance with the OSHA standard for
exposure to airborne asbestos fibers (29 CFR 1910.1001).
5. The airborne asbestos monitoring results do not
STAT indicate that a significant asbestos hazard exists in
Building at present. The asbestos fireproofing does, however,
CTOT pose a future hazard because the suspended ceiling area in
Building is used as an air plenum. The movement of air across
the exposed fireproofing can cause increased numbers of
asbestos fibers to later dislodge and circulate about the
building. In such instances, EPA guidelines recommend that
friable asbestos fireproofing be removed in conjunction with
any future major renovation projects.
6. The Safety Division, therefore, recommends that the
asbest fireproofing on the ground, second, and third floors
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1Building be scheduled for removal during any maior
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each year as a precautionary measure. The asbestos on the
first floor must, nevertheless, be removed at this time because
the completion of the renovation project on the first floor
would pose a potential hazard.
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Luiiuvatiuns or znose areas. it no renovations are anticipated,
it would still be advisable to remove a section of asbestos
7. Should additional
necessary, please contact
Occupational Health Branch
Chief,
cc: OC Safety Officer
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