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APOLLO ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. E-mail:info@apolloenv.com P O.Box 239 TEL:813-671-3999 Gibsonton,Florida 33534 FAX:893-677-3422 Asbestos Survey Protocol The purpose of this survey was to locate and assess the suspect asbestos-containing materials as defined in the Scope of Work. The site was surveyed for the presence of materials that are typically suspect to contain asbestos. Prior to collecting any samples, distinct homogeneous sampling areas are identified and a sampling strategy is developed. A homogeneous sampling area can be described as any suspect asbestos material that is similar in appearance and texture, having similar installation, age, use and function. Sampling locations are chosen to be representative of the homogeneous sampling area. While an effort is made to collect the samples randomly, samples are taken preferentially from as many rooms as possible, and for occupied facilities,from areas that are the least visible. As these materials were identified, bulk samples were obtained and placed into individual sample containers for transport to the Apollo laboratory. Suspect materials were sampled in an effort to obtain all representative layers that characterize their composition. All sample locations were identified by a numbered label. These numbers directly correspond with the numbers listed in the analytical results tables,laboratory analysis sheets and drawings. Each suspected asbestos-containing material was classified as either friable or non-friable. Friable materials as defined by the EPA may be crumbled, pulverized, or reduced to a powder by hand pressure when dry. Friable asbestos-containing material is usually more hazardous than non-friable asbestos-containing materials because it has greater potential to readily release airborne asbestos fibers. Materials that were hidden or not accessible were not evaluated as part of this survey. These materials should be analyzed if and when they are located during any renovation or demolition. Materials visibly identifiable as non-asbestos (fibrous glass, foam rubber, wood, etc.) were not sampled. ' The survey was performed as required by NESHAP, 40 CFR, Part 61, Subpart M. The sampling protocol/strategy is based on EPA Reg. 40 CFR, Part 763 (AHERA)with modifications. As 40 CFR, Part 763, does not address the assessment of roofing and limited exterior components of the buildings, these additional materials were added in accordance with NESHAP, Part 61, Subpart M, and assessed using the 40 CFR, Part 763 protocols. Inventory,general supplies, etc.are not included as NESHAP building components. Additionally, samples are not collected in a completely random manner(see second paragraph of survey protocol). Bulk asbestos samples were analyzed by Apollo by polarized light microscopy using dispersion staining techniques according to US EPA method 600/M4-82-020 incorporating visual estimates(area) of identified materials percentages and Apollo's NVLAP accredited procedures. Any material that contains greater than one percent of any type of asbestos is considered by the EPA, OSHA and the State of Florida, an asbestos-containing material (ACM) and must be handled according to regulations. Apollo Environmental, Inc. participates in the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP), and other quality control programs for asbestos analysis. CES/Former Wachovia Bank Drive-Thru JuJy 5,2013 AD#31145 4 3C:IApollo-FranklAs6.SurvIC E SlForme�Wachovia Bank Drive-Thru,Zephyrhills.wpd