ASBESTOS TEM LABORATORIES, INC. EPA Interim Method Polarized Light Microscopy Analytical Report

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1 ASBESTOS TEM LABORATORIES, INC. EPA Interim Method Polarized Light Microscopy Analytical Report Laboratory Job # Bancroft Way Berkeley, CA (510) FAX (510) With Branch Offices Located At: 1016 GREG STREET, SPARKS, NV Ph. (775)

2 Accredited by U.S. Dept. of Commerce ASBESTOS TEM LABORATORIES, INC NVLAP Lab Code: CA DOHS ELAP Apr Chuck Berry Tetra Tech EMI 1955 Evergreen Blvd. Ste. 300 Duluth, GA RE: LABORATORY JOB # Polarized light microscopy analytical results for Job Site: Victor Mill, Greer, South Carolina Job No.: 22 bulk sample(s). Enclosed please find the bulk material analytical results for one or more samples submitted for asbestos analysis. The analyses were performed in accordance with EPA Method 600/R-93/116 or 600/M for the determination of asbestos in bulk building materials by polarized light microscopy (PLM). Please note that while PLM analysis is commonly performed on non-friable and fine grained materials such as floor tiles and dust, the EPA method recognizes that PLM is subject to limitations. In these situations, accurate results may only be obtainable through the use of more sophisticated and accurate techniques such as transmission electron microscopy (TEM) or X-ray diffraction (XRD). Prior to analysis, samples are logged-in and all data pertinent to the sample recorded. The samples are checked for damage or disruption of any chain-of-custody seals. A unique laboratory ID number is assigned to each sample. A hard copy log-in sheet containing all pertinent information concerning the sample is generated. This and all other relevant paper work are kept with the sample throughout the analytical procedures to assure proper analysis. Each sample is opened in a class 100 HEPA negative air hood. A representative sampling of the material is selected and placed onto a glass microscope slide containing a drop of refractive index oil. The glass slide is placed under a polarizing light microscope where standard mineralogical techniques are used to analyze and quantify the various materials present, including asbestos. The data is then compiled into standard report format and subjected to a thorough quality assurance check before the information is released to the client. Sincerely Yours, Lab Manager ASBESTOS TEM LABORATORIES, INC. --- These results relate only to the samples tested and must not be reproduced, except in full, with the approval of the laboratory. This report must not be used to claim product endorsement by NVLAP or any other agency of the U.S. Government BANCROFT WAY BERKELEY, CA (510) FAX (510) With Offices in Reno, NV (775)

3 POLARIZED LIGHT MICROSCOPY ANALYTICAL REPORT EPA Method 600/R-93/116 or 600/M Samples Indicated: 24 Report No. Contact: Chuck Berry Reg. Samples Analyzed: 22 Date Submitted: Address: Tetra Tech EMI Split Layers Analyzed: 0 Date Reported: 1955 Evergreen Blvd. Ste. 300 Job Site / No. Victor Mill, Greer, South Carolina Duluth, GA Page: 1 of Apr Apr SAMPLE ID VM-02-AS-PL-1 ASBESTOS % TYPE OTHER DATA Non-Asbestos Fibers Matrix Materials 3) Date/Time Collected 4) Date Analyzed 1-5% Fiberglass 95-99% Gyp, Calc, Other m.p. DESCRIPTION FIELD LAB VM-02-AS-PL-2 3) Mar :16 4) Apr % Fiberglass 95-99% Gyp, Calc, Other m.p VM-02-AS-PL-3 3) Mar :16 4) Apr % Fiberglass 95-99% Gyp, Calc, Other m.p VM-10-AS-B-1 3) Mar :16 4) Apr % Cellulose 1-5% Bndr, Opq, Other m.p. Brown corrugated board VM-10-AS-B % Cellulose 1-5% Bndr, Opq, Other m.p. Board-Brown Brown corrugated board VM-10-AS-B % Cellulose 1-5% Bndr, Opq, Other m.p. Board-Brown Brown corrugated board VM-10-AS-R-1 3) Mar :16 4) Apr Board-Brown VM-10-AS-R VM-10-AS-R VM-11-AS-FT % Chrysotile 80-90% Calc, Bndr, Other m.p. White floortile Floor Tile-Off-White Detection Limit of Method is Estimated to be 1% Asbestos Using a Visual Area Estimation Technique Lab QC Reviewer Analyst ASBESTOS TEM LABORATORIES, INC. 630 Bancroft Way, Berkeley CA (510) With Offices in Reno, NV (775)

4 POLARIZED LIGHT MICROSCOPY ANALYTICAL REPORT EPA Method 600/R-93/116 or 600/M Samples Indicated: 24 Report No. Contact: Chuck Berry Reg. Samples Analyzed: 22 Date Submitted: Address: Tetra Tech EMI Split Layers Analyzed: 0 Date Reported: 1955 Evergreen Blvd. Ste. 300 Job Site / No. Victor Mill, Greer, South Carolina Duluth, GA Page: 2 of Apr Apr SAMPLE ID VM-11-AS-FT-2 ASBESTOS % TYPE Not Analyzed OTHER DATA Non-Asbestos Fibers Matrix Materials 3) Date/Time Collected 4) Date Analyzed White floortile DESCRIPTION FIELD LAB VM-11-AS-FT-3 Not Analyzed White floortile VM-11-AS-M % Tar, Opq, Qtz, Other m.p. Black mastic on floortile VM-11-AS-M % Tar, Opq, Qtz, Other m.p. Mastic-Black Black mastic on floortile VM-11-AS-M % Tar, Opq, Qtz, Other m.p. Mastic-Black Black mastic on floortile VM-12-AS-PL-1 1-5% Fiberglass 95-99% Gyp, Calc, Other m.p. Mastic-Black VM-12-AS-PL-2 3) Mar :05 4) Apr % Fiberglass 95-99% Gyp, Calc, Other m.p VM-12-AS-PL-3 3) Mar :05 4) Apr % Fiberglass 95-99% Gyp, Calc, Other m.p VM-12-AS-R-1 3) Mar :05 4) Apr VM-12-AS-R-2 3) Mar :20 4) Apr ) Mar :20 4) Apr Detection Limit of Method is Estimated to be 1% Asbestos Using a Visual Area Estimation Technique Lab QC Reviewer Analyst ASBESTOS TEM LABORATORIES, INC. 630 Bancroft Way, Berkeley CA (510) With Offices in Reno, NV (775)

5 POLARIZED LIGHT MICROSCOPY ANALYTICAL REPORT EPA Method 600/R-93/116 or 600/M Samples Indicated: 24 Report No. Contact: Chuck Berry Reg. Samples Analyzed: 22 Date Submitted: Address: Tetra Tech EMI Split Layers Analyzed: 0 Date Reported: 1955 Evergreen Blvd. Ste. 300 Job Site / No. Victor Mill, Greer, South Carolina Duluth, GA Page: 3 of Apr Apr SAMPLE ID VM-12-AS-R-3 ASBESTOS % TYPE OTHER DATA Non-Asbestos Fibers Matrix Materials 3) Date/Time Collected 4) Date Analyzed DESCRIPTION FIELD LAB VM-12-AS-R-1 3) Mar :20 4) Apr VM-12-AS-R-2 3) Mar :45 4) Apr VM-12-AS-R-3 3) Mar :45 4) Apr ) Mar :45 4) Apr Detection Limit of Method is Estimated to be 1% Asbestos Using a Visual Area Estimation Technique Lab QC Reviewer Analyst ASBESTOS TEM LABORATORIES, INC. 630 Bancroft Way, Berkeley CA (510) With Offices in Reno, NV (775)

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October 1, 2016 Alex Sewell Town Manager Town of Wadesboro 124 E. Wade Street Wadesboro, NC Transmitted via electronic mail to wadesboromanager@windstream.net Re: 125 S. Washington Street Asbestos Sampling