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rented to a family for residential use. Mr. Kleckner stated that he did not know when the <br /> building was constructed but mentioned that there have been at least two additions to the building <br /> which occurred in the 1940's and 1950's. The following areas of environmental interest were <br /> noted during the walk-over survey. <br /> Potential Asbestos-Containing Material <br /> A number of materials which may have been asbestos-containing were observed during the walk- <br /> over survey. These included texturized ceiling spray, plaster, sheet floor tile, and roofing tile. <br /> Observed potential ACM was noted to be in good condition. <br /> Potential PCB-Containing Items <br /> Typical PCB-containing items include dielectric fluids in electrical equipment and lubricating or <br /> hydraulic oils in machinery. Potential PCB-containing items observed at the Property are <br /> discussed below. <br /> Fluorescent light fixtures were observed in the building during the walk-over survey. <br /> Fluorescent light ballasts manufactured prior to 1979 often had PCB-containing dielectric fluid. <br /> Ballasts which are not labeled as being non-PCB should be considered to contain PCBs. All <br /> undamaged ballasts may continue to be used without restriction. It is recommended that <br /> unlabeled ballasts scheduled to be removed due to replacement, remodeling, or building <br /> demolition should be transported by a licensed hazardous-waste hauling company to a licensed <br /> hazardous-waste disposal facility permitted to receive PCB wastes. <br /> Fluorescent Light Tubes <br /> Fluorescent lighting was noted in the interior of the building. Fluorescent light tubes contain <br /> mercury and lead, heavy metals which may be toxic in small amounts. Federal regulations ban <br /> the disposal of fluorescent light tubes in any landfill. The MPCA requires that businesses store <br /> used tubes, without breaking, prior to recycling, therefore, all used tubes should be stored in <br /> a sturdy container to prevent breakage prior to transport to a light tube recycling facility. <br /> Cleaners/Lubricants/Paints <br /> Various household cleaners and lubricants were observed in small quantities in the basement of <br /> the building. Quite a few paint cans, totaling approximately 30-50 gallons of paint, were <br /> observed in the basement of the building. Prior to 1978, certain paints contained lead. Due to <br /> the age of the house, painted surfaces are suspected to contain lead. <br /> S.A.LIESCH ASSOCIATES,INC. <br /> May 1996 Hydrogeologists•Engineers •Environmental Scientists •Page 9• <br />