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Committee: asbestos remediation will follow state notification; encapsulation chosen where possible
Summary
Trustees were told the asbestos issue (PCO 82) required a state notification and mandatory waiting period and that the team is pursuing an encapsulation approach where material can remain undisturbed. The committee discussed fastening and material options for long-term durability.
Jennifer reported the project filed the required state notification for the asbestos work (PCO 82) and said the mandatory waiting period and associated process have been completed. "There was a required notification; that notification has gone into the state and, with the mandatory waiting period and that process, has happened," she said, adding no additional regulatory filings were required for the planned approach.
Leah described three primary options under review for flashings and base details where asbestos-affected materials sit: copper as originally detailed; copper with a granite curb at the patio level to protect the base; and a masonry solution aligned with the rest of the building’s finish. She said each option carries cost and schedule impacts and that the team is seeking the group’s direction after getting feedback from Mike and Chris. Trustees asked whether encapsulation would meet DEP/EPA requirements; Jennifer said the hazardous-materials consultant had confirmed encapsulation is an acceptable path for materials that are left undisturbed, and that disturbance (scraping, coring or demolition) would trigger abatement requirements and additional filings.
The committee requested additional materials and clearer cost/schedule implications before selecting a final fastening/detailing approach.
