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OATC. _V ATTH ToOr- * UNITED STATES OF AMERICA GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION April 16, 1975 77 Region 7 81S Taylor Street Fen Worth, TX 76102 mmmer. Warehouse contamination. Baton Bouga Depot 77 4 Findings from the recent collection and laboratory testing of airborne asbestos fibers at Baton Rouge Depot show conclusively that permissible exposure to airborne concentrations of asbestos fibers is being exceeded in these warehouses* Because of these excessive concentrations, it must be presumed .that these buildings contain a latent contamination of the material in sufficient quantities to be injurious to the health of future occupants, and which may also contaminate goods placed in the warehouses before decontamination. Recently, Warehouse 1 (Bldg. 26) containing 239,200 square feet was vacated and released back to PBS to facilitate the planned transfer of the property to the City of Baton Rouge.' This apace was used for the storage of bagged amosite and crocldollte asbestos. Asbestosis and other serious health ailments have been attributed to the inhalation or ingestion of asbestos dust requiring strict precautions by all personnel who may become exposed to asbestos dust or airborne particles. For your information, these samples were collected and tested in accordance with OSHA Regulation 29, CFR.Part 1910.93a-Asbestos. Although steps are being taken to reduce airborne concentrations in the future, we believe the existing hazard potential will warrant special attention before the space is again occupied. (51<p~n J. 7Z:l KI2LITT R. TOM RATLIFF Acting Regional Commissioner Federal Supply Service 'wl hLtS i document WAS Not A RECORD OF NDUSTR1ES, INC. DIO NOT COME FROM rILES AND CANNOT BE AUTHENTICATED PG INDUSTRIES, INC. Keep Freedom in Tour Future With US. Savings Bonis [; 75