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Blackstone Environmental Solutions, LLC Environmental Consulting and Licensed Site Professional Services Blackstone Environmental Solutions, LLC 76 Bay View Drive Shrewsbury MA 01545 (508) 612-4738 ꞏ www.bes-env.com Andrew Danikas December 14, 2023 Bureau of Air and Waste Division Project #1843 MassDEP Northeast Regional Office 150 Presidential Way Woburn, MA 01801 RE: Asbestos Testing Results Vacant Parcels 12 Cedar Road, 14 Cedar Road, 14 Barnes Road, and 16 Barnes Road Salem, MA 01970 RTN 3-38210 Dear Mr. Danikas: Blackstone Environmental Solutions LLC (BES) on behalf of JL Realty Trust, JMI Realty Trust, and Barnes Road Trust the “Trusts”) is providing the attached Asbestos Testing Results submittal associated with soil and debris samples collected from the above referenced properties. These properties are part of a Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) Disposal Site reported under Release Tracking Number 3-38210, and include portions of the properties at 9 Cedar Road, 12 Cedar Road, 14 Cedar Road, 15 Cedar Road, 16 Cedar Road, 14 Barnes Road, and 16 Barnes Road. This report has been prepared in response to a directive issued to the Trusts on October 13, 2023 by the MassDEP Bureau of Waste Site Cleanup (BWSC) and Bureau of Air and Waste (BAW) divisions to perform an asbestos assessment at the Disposal Site. MassDEP identified historic use of the Disposal Site as a dumping/landfill area for solid waste, neighboring asbestos cleanup properties, as well as a positive detection of asbestos containing material (ACM) in a floor tile debris sample collected by the MassDEP at 16 Barnes Road on August 28, 2023 as technical justification for issuing this asbestos assessment directive. On behalf of the Trusts, Axiom Partners, Inc. of MA (Axiom) has prepared the attached Asbestos Testing Results for areas of the Disposal Site where potential ACM debris material was visually observed and/or previously confirmed by laboratory analytical results. The debris material and soil sampling activities were performed by Axiom on November 13 and 14, 2023. A summary of findings outlined in the Asbestos Testing Results are noted below: No evidence of friable asbestos-containing materials was observed by Axiom’s state- certified licensed asbestos inspector at the Disposal Site; The floor tile debris pile sample at 16 Barnes Road was confirmed via laboratory analysis to contain non-friable asbestos. None of the other 6 analyzed debris material samples collected at the Disposal Site tested positive for asbestos; and Asbestos was detected in 4 of the 12 analyzed soil samples collected from within the Disposal Site. ---PAGE BREAK--- Asbestos Testing Results Page 2 of 2 12 Cedar Road, 14 Cedar Road, 14 Barnes Road, and 16 Barnes Road Salem, MA December 14, 2023 Blackstone Environmental Solutions, LLC 76 Bay View Drive Shrewsbury MA 01545 (508) 612-4738 ꞏ www.bes-env.com Axiom is recommending further assessment of soil and potential asbestos containing material be performed at this time in order to define the full extent of impact at the Disposal Site. It should be noted that the Trusts’ have no immediate plans to generate any remediation waste at the Disposal Site. This report is also being electronically filed with the MassDEP- BWSC Program under BWSC 126 Transmittal form for RTN 3-38210. If you have any questions regarding this submittal, please feel free to contact the undersigned. Sincerely, Blackstone Environmental Solutions, LLC Michael C. Bricher, LSP, P.G. Principal CC: Kathleen Ingemi, 381 Highland Avenue, Salem, MA 01970 Jamy Buchanan Madeja, Esq., Buchanan & Associates Board of Health, City of Salem, Public Health Agent, Mr. David Greenbaum, RS. [EMAIL REDACTED] City Solicitor, Elizabeth Rennard, City Hall, 93 Washington Street, Salem, MA 01970 [EMAIL REDACTED] ---PAGE BREAK--- MAIN OFFICE: 50 Salem Street, Suite 103B MA 01940 (781) 213-9198 BRANCH OFFICES: 46 Watergate Lane W Barnstable, MA 02668 (508) 746-5218 10 Diamond Drive Derry, NH 03038 (603) 434-5245 www.axiomenv.com December 8, 2023 Kathleen Ingemi JMI Realty Trust, JL Realty Trust, Barnes Road Trust VIA EMAIL 381 Highland Avenue Salem, MA 01970 AXIOM Project # 01137.247 RE: Asbestos Testing, Ingemi Property, 12 Cedar Road, 14 Cedar Road, 14 Barnes Road and 16 Barnes Road, Salem, Massachusetts Dear Ms. Ingemi, At your request, Axiom Partners, Inc., (AXIOM) performed bulk sampling of suspect asbestos- containing materials (ACM) at the above-referenced property. AXIOM also collected samples of soil adjacent to locations of suspect ACM observed throughout the site. Sampling of suspect ACM and soil was performed on November 13 and 14, 2023, by Massachusetts-licensed Asbestos Inspector David Rooney (License #AI 061851). Asbestos was detected in one bulk sample and four soil samples collected at the site. Bulk and soil samples were collected using hand tools and immediately placed in labeled containers Whirlpak™ sample bags) which were assigned a unique sample number and sealed for submission to the laboratory for analysis. The samples were hand-delivered to Massachusetts-licensed laboratory EMSL Analytical, Inc. (EMSL) located in Woburn, Massachusetts (License #AA000188). Results are as follows, and the laboratory reports can be found as attachments. Table 1 Suspect Building Debris Material Location(s) Sample No. Reference Analytical Results1 Epoxy Coating Debris Between Stakes #16 and #17 111322-22-01A 1 @ NAD Terracotta Masonry Unit Debris By Stake #16 & #4 111322-22-03A&B 2 @ NAD Paper Debris By Stake #19 111322-22-04A 1 @ NAD Mortar on Red Brick Debris By Stake #10 & #3 111322-22-05A&B 2 @ NAD 1NAD = No Asbestos Detected; CHR = Asbestos; SNA = Sample Not Analyzed ---PAGE BREAK--- Ms. Kathy Ingemi 12 & 14 Cedar Road, 14 & 16 Barnes Road December 8, 2023 Salem, Massachusetts Page 2 Axiom Project # 01137.247 Material Location(s) Sample No. Reference Analytical Results1 Suspect Debris By Stake #14 & #13 111322-22-06A&B 2 @ NAD Black Mastic on Concrete & Tile 16 Barnes Rd 01 111322-22-07A&B 2 @ NAD White Floor Tile w/ Blue Flecks 16 Barnes Rd 01 111322-22-08A 1 @ 8% CHR State and Federal regulations define an asbestos-containing material (ACM) as any material which contains greater than or equal to 1% asbestos. Based on this testing, the sample of white floor tile w/blue flecks is a regulated ACM. Observations by the onsite asbestos inspector classified the floor tile as a non-friable material. No evidence of friable asbestos-containing materials was observed at the site. Table 2 Soil Adjacent to Building Debris Material Location(s) Sample No. Reference Analytical Results2 Soil at 1” Deep / Epoxy Coating Debris Between Stakes #16 and #17 111322-22-02A Asbestos Detected Soil at 1” Deep / Terracotta Masonry Unit Debris By Stake #16 111322-22-02B Asbestos Detected Soil at 1” Deep / Paper Debris By Stake #19 111322-22-02C No Asbestos Detected Soil at 1” Deep / Mortar on Red Brick Debris By Stake #10 111322-22-02D No Asbestos Detected Soil at 1” Deep / Red Brick Debris By Stake #11 111322-22-02E No Asbestos Detected Soil at 1” Deep / Suspect Debris By Stake #14 111322-22-02F Asbestos Detected Soil at 1” Deep / Suspect Debris By Stake #13 111322-22-02G No Asbestos Detected Soil at 1” Deep / Black Mastic on Concrete & Tile 16 Barnes Rd 01 111322-22-02H No Asbestos Detected Soil at 1” Deep / Mortar on Red Brick Debris By Stake #3 111322-22-02J No Asbestos Detected Soil at 1” Deep / Terracotta Masonry Unit Debris By Stake #4 111322-22-02K No Asbestos Detected Soil at 1” Deep / CMU Debris By Stake #8 111322-22-02L Asbestos Detected Soil at 1” Deep / Red Brick Debris By Stake #28 111322-22-02M No Asbestos Detected 2NAD = No Asbestos Detected; CHR = Asbestos; SNA = Sample Not Analyzed ---PAGE BREAK--- Ms. Kathy Ingemi 12 & 14 Cedar Road, 14 & 16 Barnes Road December 8, 2023 Salem, Massachusetts Page 3 Axiom Project # 01137.247 Based on this testing, the soil samples collected at Stakes 14, 16 & 17 contain asbestos. AXIOM recommends additional assessment in the locations of positive asbestos soil sample locations to further delineate the asbestos contaminated soil. AXIOM also recommends that a copy of this report be forwarded to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MADEP) – Bureau of Air and Waste for their review and comment. Please call us if you have any questions or require additional assistance. Christopher M. LaPorte Stephen E. Minassian Project Manager Principal Appendix A Asbestos Bulk Sample Results Appendix B Sample Location Drawing ---PAGE BREAK--- APPENDIX A Asbestos Bulk Sample Results ---PAGE BREAK--- EMSL Analytical, Inc. 5 Constitution Way, Unit A Woburn, MA 01801 Tel/Fax: (781) 933-8411 / (781) 933-8412 http://www.EMSL.com / [EMAIL REDACTED] 132307411 EMSL Order: Customer ID: AXIO80 Customer PO: Project ID: Attention: Phone: David A. Rooney (603) 505-5877 Fax: Axiom Partners, Inc. (781) 213-6992 Received Date: 50B Salem Street, Suite 103 11/14/2023 4:10 PM Analysis Date: MA 01940 11/20/2023 Collected Date: 11/13/2023 Project: 01137.247 - Ingemi Site Assessment; 16 Barnes Road; Salem, MA Test Report: Asbestos Analysis of Bulk Materials via AHERA Method 40CFR 763 Subpart E Appendix E supplemented with EPA 600/R-93/116 using Polarized Light Microscopy Sample Description Appearance % Fibrous % Non-Fibrous Non-Asbestos Asbestos % Type 111323-22-01A 132307411-0001 None Detected Non-fibrous (Other) 100% Gray Non-Fibrous Homogeneous Between Stakes #16 and #17 - Epoxy Coating Debris 111323-22-03A 132307411-0002 None Detected Non-fibrous (Other) 100% Red Non-Fibrous Homogeneous by Stakes #16 - Terracotta Masonry Unit Debris 111323-22-03B 132307411-0003 None Detected Non-fibrous (Other) 100% Red Non-Fibrous Homogeneous by Stakes #4 - Terracotta Masonry Unit Debris 111323-22-04A 132307411-0004 None Detected Non-fibrous (Other) 10% Cellulose 90% Brown/Black Fibrous Homogeneous by Stakes #19 - Paper Debris 111323-22-05A 132307411-0005 None Detected Non-fibrous (Other) 100% Gray Non-Fibrous Homogeneous by Stakes #10 - Mortar on Red Brick Debris 111323-22-05B 132307411-0006 None Detected Non-fibrous (Other) 100% Gray Non-Fibrous Homogeneous by Stakes #3 - Mortar on Red Brick Debris 111323-22-06A 132307411-0007 None Detected Non-fibrous (Other) 82% Cellulose 18% Brown/Gray/Black Fibrous Homogeneous by Stakes #14 - Suspect Debris 111323-22-06B 132307411-0008 None Detected Non-fibrous (Other) 100% Brown/Black Non-Fibrous Homogeneous by Stakes #13 - Suspect Debris 111323-22-07A 132307411-0009 None Detected Non-fibrous (Other) 100% Black Non-Fibrous Homogeneous 16 Barnes Road 01 - Mastic assoc. w. 08A 111323-22-07B 132307411-0010 None Detected Non-fibrous (Other) 100% Black Non-Fibrous Homogeneous 16 Barnes Road 01 - Mastic on Concrete Debris 111323-22-08A 132307411-0011 8% Non-fibrous (Other) 92% Gray Fibrous Homogeneous 16 Barnes Road 01 - Floor Tile - White w. Blue Flecks Initial report from: 11/20/2023 08:33:30 Page 1 of 2 ASB_PLM_0008_0001 - 1.78 Printed: 11/20/2023 8:33 AM ---PAGE BREAK--- EMSL Analytical, Inc. 5 Constitution Way, Unit A Woburn, MA 01801 Tel/Fax: (781) 933-8411 / (781) 933-8412 http://www.EMSL.com / [EMAIL REDACTED] 132307411 EMSL Order: Customer ID: AXIO80 Customer PO: Project ID: Analyst(s) Ramon Buenaventura (11) Steve Grise, Laboratory Manager or Other Approved Signatory EMSL maintains liability limited to cost of analysis. Interpretation and use of test results are the responsibility of the client. This report relates only to the samples reported above, and may not be reproduced, except in full, without written approval by EMSL. EMSL bears no responsibility for sample collection activities or analytical method limitations . The report reflects the samples as received. Results are generated from the field sampling data (sampling volumes and areas, locations, etc.) provided by the client on the Chain of Custody. Samples are within quality control criteria and met method specifications unless otherwise noted. The above analyses were performed in general compliance with Appendix E to Subpart E of 40 CFR (previously EPA 600/M4-82-020 “Interim Method”) but augmented with procedures outlined in the 1993 (”final”) version of the method. This report must not be used by the client to claim product certification, approval, or endorsement by NVLAP, NIST or any agency of the federal government. Non-friable organically bound materials present a problem matrix and therefore EMSL recommends gravimetric reduction prior to analysis . Unless requested by the client, building materials manufactured with multiple layers (i.e. linoleum, wallboard, etc.) are reported as a single sample. Estimation of uncertainty is available on request. Samples analyzed by EMSL Analytical, Inc. Woburn, MA NVLAP Lab Code 101147-0, CT PH-0315, MA AA000188, RI AAL-139, VT AL998919, ME LB-0039 Initial report from: 11/20/2023 08:33:30 Page 2 of 2 ASB_PLM_0008_0001 - 1.78 Printed: 11/20/2023 8:33 AM ---PAGE BREAK--- OrderID: 132307411 Page 1 Of 1 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sample Description Appearance Result Notes Test Report: Qualitative Asbestos Analysis of Soils via AHERA Method 40CFR 763 Subpart E Appendix E supplemented with EPA 600/R-93/116 using Polarized Light Microscopy Attn: Geoff Gerace Axiom Partners, Inc. 50B Salem Street, Suite 103 MA 01940 Received: 11/14/2023 04:10 PM 01137.247 - Ingemi Site Assessment; 16 Barnes Road; Salem, MA Fax: (781) 213-6992 Phone: (781) 213-9198 Project: 11/21/2023 Analysis Date: 9/22/2023 Collected: EMSL Analytical, Inc. 5 Constitution Way, Unit A, Woburn, MA 01801 Phone/Fax: (781) 933-8411 / (781) 933-8412 http://www.EMSL.com [EMAIL REDACTED] 132307392 CustomerID: AXIO80 CustomerPO: ProjectID: EMSL Order: 111323-22-02A 132307392-0001 Between Stakes #16 and #17 - Soil at 1" Deep Brown Non-Fibrous Homogeneous 111323-22-02B 132307392-0002 by Stake #16 - Soil at 1" Deep Brown Non-Fibrous Homogeneous 111323-22-02C 132307392-0003 by Stake #19 - Soil at 1" Deep Brown None Detected Non-Fibrous Homogeneous 111323-22-02D 132307392-0004 by Stake #10 - Soil at 1" Deep Brown None Detected Non-Fibrous Homogeneous 111323-22-02E 132307392-0005 by Stake #11 - Soil at 1" Deep Brown None Detected Non-Fibrous Homogeneous 111323-22-02F 132307392-0006 by Stake #14 - Soil at 1" Deep Brown Non-Fibrous Homogeneous 111323-22-02G 132307392-0007 by Stake #13 - Soil at 1" Deep Not Submitted 111323-22-02H 132307392-0008 16 Barnes Road 01 - Soil at 1" Deep Brown None Detected Non-Fibrous Homogeneous Steve Grise, Laboratory Manager or other approved signatory 1 Test Report PLMQualw/Types-7.21.0 Printed: 11/21/2023 3:19:58 PM Analyst(s) EMSL maintains liability limited to cost of analysis. Interpretation and use of test results are the responsibility of the client. This report relates only to the samples reported above, and may not be reproduced, except in full, without written approval by EMSL. EMSL bears no responsibility for sample collection activities or analytical method limitations. The report reflects the samples as received. Results are generated from the field sampling data (sampling volumes and areas, locations, etc.) provided by the client on the Chain of Custody. Samples are within quality control criteria and met method specifications unless otherwise noted. This method is designed for relatively homogenous bulk building materials not soil. There is a distinct chance for false negatives. EMSL recommends other, more specialized methods for these types of samples. Samples analyzed by EMSL Analytical, Inc. Woburn, MA Kevin McKenzie (11) Initial report from 11/21/2023 15:19:58 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sample Description Appearance Result Notes Test Report: Qualitative Asbestos Analysis of Soils via AHERA Method 40CFR 763 Subpart E Appendix E supplemented with EPA 600/R-93/116 using Polarized Light Microscopy Attn: Geoff Gerace Axiom Partners, Inc. 50B Salem Street, Suite 103 MA 01940 Received: 11/14/2023 04:10 PM 01137.247 - Ingemi Site Assessment; 16 Barnes Road; Salem, MA Fax: (781) 213-6992 Phone: (781) 213-9198 Project: 11/21/2023 Analysis Date: 9/22/2023 Collected: EMSL Analytical, Inc. 5 Constitution Way, Unit A, Woburn, MA 01801 Phone/Fax: (781) 933-8411 / (781) 933-8412 http://www.EMSL.com [EMAIL REDACTED] 132307392 CustomerID: AXIO80 CustomerPO: ProjectID: EMSL Order: 111323-22-02J 132307392-0009 by Stake #3 - Soil at 1" Deep Brown None Detected Non-Fibrous Homogeneous 111323-22-02K 132307392-0010 by Stake #4 - Soil at 1" Deep Brown None Detected Non-Fibrous Homogeneous 111323-22-02L 132307392-0011 by Stake #8 - Soil at 1" Deep Brown Non-Fibrous Homogeneous 111323-22-02M 132307392-0012 by Stake #28 - Soil at 1" Deep Brown None Detected Non-Fibrous Homogeneous Steve Grise, Laboratory Manager or other approved signatory 2 Test Report PLMQualw/Types-7.21.0 Printed: 11/21/2023 3:19:58 PM Analyst(s) THIS IS THE LAST PAGE OF THE REPORT. EMSL maintains liability limited to cost of analysis. Interpretation and use of test results are the responsibility of the client. This report relates only to the samples reported above, and may not be reproduced, except in full, without written approval by EMSL. EMSL bears no responsibility for sample collection activities or analytical method limitations. The report reflects the samples as received. Results are generated from the field sampling data (sampling volumes and areas, locations, etc.) provided by the client on the Chain of Custody. Samples are within quality control criteria and met method specifications unless otherwise noted. This method is designed for relatively homogenous bulk building materials not soil. There is a distinct chance for false negatives. EMSL recommends other, more specialized methods for these types of samples. Samples analyzed by EMSL Analytical, Inc. Woburn, MA Kevin McKenzie (11) Initial report from 11/21/2023 15:19:58 ---PAGE BREAK--- OrderID: 132307392 Page 1 Of 1 ---PAGE BREAK--- APPENDIX B Sample Location Drawing ---PAGE BREAK--- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 # - Proposed Surficial Soil Sampling Location 02M 02G 06B 02F 06A 02E 02D 05A 02C 04A 01A 02A 02B 03A 02K 03B 02L 02H 07A & B 08A @ 16 Barnes Rd 02J 05B