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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION III
1650 Arch Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103-2029
Report Title:
Inspection Date: Regulatory Program:
Clean Air Act Asbestos NESHAP Inspection - The Metropolitan Wynnewood March 7, 2024 Clean Air Act
Company Name: Facility Name: Facility Location:
Latitude: County/Parish:
Brynwood Investors, LP-Metropolitan Management
Metropolitan Wynnewood
250 E. Wynnewood Rd.
Wynnewood, PA, 19096
40.003090
Longitude:
-75.266930
Montgomery
NAICS Code:
331491 ***
On-Site Representatives: NA
Phone:
Email:
SIC: 3356
Point of Contact
X
*** EPA Inspector (s):
Rich Ponak - Compliance & Enforcement Official / Inspector, EPA Region III
Phone: 215-514-7151 Email: Ponak.Rich@epa.gov
State Inspector (s): Alec Yarnell-PA
Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
Rose Jodziewicz-PA DEP Jed Smith-PADEP
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EPA Lead Inspector Signature/Date
Rich Ponak Enforcement & Compliance Assurance Division
(3ED23)
4/30/24 Date
Supervisor Signature/Date
Aquanetta Dickens Enforcement & Compliance Assurance Division
(3ED23)
4/30/2024 Date
I. Introduction
On March 7, 2024, a Clean Air Act (CAA) Asbestos NESHAP Inspection was conducted at The Metropolitan Wynnewood, located at 250 E. Wynnewood Rd., Wynnewood, Pennsylvania.
a. Summary of Site / Facility
The Metropolitan Wynnewood is located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The Metropolitan Wynnewood is a multi-building apartment complex. The site is being renovated, including asbestos abatement in the crawl spaces of several buildings.
b. Entry and opening conference
EPA, Region III Inspector Richard Ponak arrived at the facility at approximately 10:00AM on March 7, 2024, for an unannounced inspection. Upon arrival, Inspector Ponak met Alec Yarnell, Jed Smith, and Rose Jodziewicz, Environmental Inspectors for the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Inspectors accompanied Inspector Ponak for a training exercise. The Inspectors met Scott Brown, Supervisor for Shade Environmental. Inspector Ponak showed credentials to Mr. Brown. Inspector Ponak informed Mr. Brown that it was a Clean Air Act Asbestos NESHAP Inspection. Inspector Ponak asked Mr. Brown the current scope of the project. Mr. Brown stated Shade Environmental was currently removing asbestos containing pipe insulation in basement crawlspaces using the glovebag removal method.
II. Site / Facility Walkthrough
The Inspectors walked to the rear of the apartment building. The inspectors observed the Shade Environmental crew working in the crawl space. The Inspectors observed HEPA air filtration systems and airless water sprayers being used. Inspector Ponak asked Mr. Brown to have his crew bring out several asbestos waste bags for inspection. Inspector Ponak inspected several asbestos waste bags. Inspector Ponak observed that the asbestos waste was wet. The Inspectors then proceeded to the asbestos waste dumpster. Inspector Ponak inspected the asbestos waste bags in the dumpster. Inspector Ponak observed the asbestos waste bags to be leak tight and properly labeled.
III. Records Review
No records to review
IV. Closing Conference
Inspector Ponak asked Mr. Brown for his asbestos abatement supervisor license and the crew's asbestos abatement workers licenses. Inspector Ponak reviewed the licenses and recorded the workers license numbers. Mr. Brown informed Mr. Ponak that air sampling was being conducted during the project and final air clearances were also being conducted. Inspector Ponak asked Mr. Brown if there were any questions. The Inspectors left the site.
V. Additional Correspondence-NA
VI. List of Attachments- NA