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Libby Asbestos SiteLibby, MontanaU.S. Environmental Protection AgencyRegion 8, ATSDR, PHS,US DOT-VolpeNovember 14, 2002
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Two General Types of Asbestos
Serpentine asbestos (chrysotile) Most commonly used. Snake like structure.
Amphibole asbestos (hundreds of fiber types) Few commercial uses. Straight, spear like structure. Most literature considers more toxic.
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ASBESTOS HEALTH EFFECTS
Asbestosis -Scarring of the lung tissue. Severity ranges from mild impairment to disabling and eventually fatal. Malignant mesothelioma-Fatal cancer of the lung pleural (outside lining). Virtually all cases attributable to asbestos exposure. Lung cancer Asbestos exposure increases risk of all lung cancer, especially when combined with smoking. Latency -The time between exposure to asbestos and the onset of disease typically 10 to 40 years.
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Site Background
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Background Information
DemographicsArea population = 10,000 (city 2600)Area homes = 2000 (400 city homes)
Mine operated from 1920’s-1990150-200 workers employed at a timeApproximately 2000 total employeesGrace purchased in 1963, closed 1991
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Historical Background
Produced 80% of world’s vermiculiteAsbestos in all vermiculite ore mined Appears to have resulted in widespread airborne contamination
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Process LocationsLoadingArea
ExportPlant
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Former Export Plant
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Mill reportedly emitted up to 5000 lbs./day of asbestos to the atmosphere
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By ANDREW SCHNEIDERSEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER SENIOR NATIONAL CORRESPONDENT
© 1999 Seattle Post-Intelligencer. All rights reserved.
Uncivil Action: A town left to die Tiny Libby, Mont., depended for years on the jobs at a vermiculite mine. But the mine is closed now, and a P-I investigation shows the town is paying a tragic price for those jobs. Hundreds of former miners, their wives and children, and other townspeople have either died or been diagnosed with fatal illness from asbestos the mine released into the air. No one stepped in to stop the dying. Now the town wonders when it will end, and if the town's children are still at risk.
"I want the people of Libby to know that we take very seriously these threats to their health and we are going to bring to bear the resources of EPA to solve the problem and prevent further harm," Yellowtail said.
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14 Source: SEATTLE P-I
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EPA Mobilization
EPA/PHS mobilized an emergency response team to Libby to November 22, 1999
Team conducted preliminary sampling activities, began interviewing area physicians
Determined the need for medical and environmental investigations
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Medical Investigations
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Medical Investigations
Funded by EPA, led by PHS and ATSDRThree pronged approach:
Morbidity/Mortality study (ATSDR)Develop formal epidemiological case series (PHS/ATSDR)Conduct medical screening (ATSDR)
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Medical Screening Scope
>7500 individuals screened World’s largest single point asbestos screeningBasic screening consisted of:
3 view chest x-rayBasic spirometryExtensive exposure questionnaire
Some follow up:Cat ScansBox PFTs
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Medical Investigations
Regional physicians reporting hundreds of related deaths, many more sick (>1000)Standardized Mortality Study indicates rate of Asbestosis 40-60 times expected, Mesothelioma >1000 times expectedResults of Medical Screening shows 18-30% with lung abnormalities. 12-24% among non-miners Emphasis on pleural disease
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Sampling Investigations
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Environmental Investigations
Address three areas:Mine/processing areasAmbient conditionsResidential & public settings (indoor/outdoor)
Libby Investigation Team Includes:EPA: Region 8, ERT-Edison, N.J.USGSNIOSHDOT-Volpe
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Environmental Investigations Activities
Phase I Assessment – Nature and ExtentMore than 25,000 samples from all mediaSurvey of more than 6000 participating residents
Phase II Assessment- Exposure AssessmentActual exposure scenarios:
AtticsLiving areasYardsGardens
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What Do We Know About Libby Asbestos?
Made up mostly of 4 amphibole fibers-tremolite, actinolite, richterite, and winchite10-25% of the fibers are >10um in length, depending on the mediaFiber diameter is normally between 0.1 and 1.0 um (avg. around 0.6um)It also contains long (up to 120 um) cleavage fragments and transition fibers
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Have There Been Recent Exposures in Libby?
YES:Two Former Processing: areas contained asbestos up to 35% by PLM-Areas in public use, Exposure scenario testing indicated significant entrainment/riskMine: entirety covered with asbestos, up to 100%Mine Road: contaminated-generates elevated levels with trafficSchools/Parks: mine tailings used at school tracks and city parksHomes: >40% have amphibole asbestos in yard or indoor dustZonolite Insulation 11% of residents report “frequent” contact, >40% report “occasional” contact
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What Factors May Make Libby Asbestos Exposures Unique?
Documented, widespread asbestos related disease (sensitized population)Multiple exposure pathwaysTerrain and meteorology Other aggravating respiratory conditions
Non-attainment area for particulatesHigh percentage of smokers
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Removal Updates
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What Are We Doing to Reduce Exposure?
Several clean-ups underway:Processing AreasMine RoadThree SchoolsResidential Properties
Public cautions about contact with Zonolite products, removal started this summer
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Cleanup Description
Former Processing or Disposal AreasClassic “Dig and Hauls”Zonolite Mine Being Used for DisposalContaminated Equipment, Buildings, and/or Debris Either Cleaned or Disposed of if Needed
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Cleanup Description
ResidentialBulk Soil/Source Removal FirstVermiculite Insulation Removal SecondInterior Cleaning LastClearance Using AHERA “Like” Protocol
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Residential Priorities
Worst FirstMultiple Sources With High Levels (e.g. yard >1% and >5,000f/cm2 and Zonolite present)Single Source With High Levels (e.g. yard>1%, dust >10,000 f/cm2)“Leaking” or “Disturbed” Zonolite InsulationZonolite Present but Intact, No other sources
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Typical Interior Removal Methods
Remove ZAI via Remote Vacuum Truck (Attic, Wall Space)HEPA Vacuum AtticSeal Wall SpaceHEPA Vacuum/ Wet-Wipe Living SpaceClear Via Aggressive Air Sampling-TEM Analysis (Long Term Follow-up)
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Archeological Investigation
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Excavation at Screening Plant
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Loading at Screening Plant
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Decon Station
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Disposal Area
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Science Projects
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What Questions Remain to Be Answered?
How do we quantify the risks of thesefibers?How should we measure them?What are the risks in homes? Yards? Gardens? Roads?What risks are associated with Zonolite Insulation?What are others doing?
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What Are We Doing to Get The Answers?
Update Risk Assessment MethodologyIRIS UpdateConduct comparison study of old/new analytical methods (PE Study)Residential Sampling (Phase II)Animal Studies? Human Lung Burdens?
*These EPA studies are being coordinated with NIOSH, NIST, PHS, ATSDR, USGS
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What Are Others Doing?NIOSH is Updating Libby Cohort, Evaluating Zonolite/Vermiculite Risks to WorkersATSDR/PHS Conducting More Medical Screening, Doing a Libby Case Series, Evaluating Screening TechniquesATSDR Doing Medical Screening at Libby SistersUniversity of Montana has a Sizable NIH Grant
Rat StudyBiomarker EvaluationSputum/Lung Tissue Evaluation
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Next Steps/Issues
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How Much More Work In Libby?
Site Listed on NPL October 2002Long Term Needs at the Mine/Drainage UnknownContaminant Screening Study Via an RI Enlarged to Cover All of Libby Valley (>3000 properties)Approximately 900 Properties Appear to Need some Form of Clean-up
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What About Placing Libby on the NPL?
Allows Area Wide Evaluation, More Detailed Risk Assessment, More Methodical ApproachPriority Given to “In Town” Properties Over Mine DrainageTransition From “Removal” to “Remedial”Must Not Slow Down Pace of Clean Ups
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Issues Raised By Libby
What is safe? What is not? Who pays?Should we cleanup inside homes on a broad scale using Superfund? W.R. Grace BankruptcyLibby citizens demanding complete cleanup of their homes, nowIntense National Interest
Congressional National Media CoveragePrivate Litigation
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Conclusions
Asbestos clean-up in Libby is occurring on a “worst first” basisAnalytical and risk assessment method reviews must be completed before risk assessment is finalized to ensure good scienceThese method updates may have implications far beyond Libby and SuperfundWe will continue to work with PHS and ATSDR to provide long-term health screening, health research, and health care to Libby residents
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ConclusionsDecisions on how to handle Zonolite Insulation may have broad impacts on EPA policy and budgetThe evaluation of these issues will be highly scrutinized by affected individuals, private attorneys, national media, Congress, and other Federal AgenciesTo Date, Data From ATSDR Medical Investigations are the Backbone of EPA’s Risk/ Clean Up Decisions
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ASBESTOS SAMPLING & ANALYSIS
CollectionPreparation
Analysis Instruments
Methods and Counting Rules
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Instruments
Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)Polarized Light Microscope (PLM)Phase Contrast Microscope (PCM)Infrared Spectroscopy (IR)X-Ray Diffraction (XRD)
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Sample Collection, Preparation, and Analysis
SoilBulkAirDust
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Collection of Soil Samples
Collection No Different Than for Other ContaminantsTypically Heterogeneous, Depends on Nature of Contaminant SourceTake Appropriate Respiratory Protection Percent Asbestos by Weight
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Soil Sample Preparation
Need to Know Purpose of Samples Up FrontPick Out Large Bundles/Chunks For Weighing, Usually Under a Stereo-MicroscopeHomogenize SampleRegardless of the Instrument to be Used Grinding Will Give the Most Accurate and Consistent Sample Data, But…
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Grinding Will Compromise Morphological InformationGrinding May Alter Mineral Habit (e.g. Bundles vs. Free Fibers)Grinding May Create Cleavage FragmentsTherefore, Qualitative Morphological Assessment Should be Done Separate From Quantitative Analysis
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Soil Sample Analysis
Look At Summary SheetNeed Some Morphology?
SEM, TEM, maybe PLM Need Mineralogy?
SEM/TEM with EDS; maybe PLM; IR; XRDJust Need Total?
PLM, IR, XRD-Grind the Hell Out of Sample
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Soil Sample Analysis-Random Notes
To Date, SEM Strictly Qualitative, But Best to Determine Fiber Size Distribution. Quantitative Method Under DevelopmentPLM, Though Touted as Quantitative, is Highly Subjective and Depends Completely on Quality of Analyst. Still Cheap and UsefulSolid TEM Solid Methods Are Expensive, Require Monster Sample Prep, and are Most Frustrated by Heterogeneity
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Collection of Bulk Samples
Building Materials/InsulationMaterial is Usually HomogeneousGrab Samples Usually UsedMay Involve Cutting of Discrete SectionPercent Asbestos by Weight
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Preparation/Analysis of Bulk Samples
Analogous to Soil Samples
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Air Sample Collection
All Involve a Pump Pulling Air Across a Filter, With the Prepared Filter Going Under the Instrument (f/cc)Three Basic Types
StationaryPassive, Active
PersonnelAHERA Clearance (see Part 763)
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More Air Sample Collection
The More Air Pulled Through, the Lower the Detection LevelHowever, Depending on Site Conditions (e.g. dust) Large Sample Volumes May Produce Unreadable SamplesNormal Ambient Conditions 4000L Collected at <12 /min is Practical MaximumUnder Site Work Conditions, or Dusty Environments 1200 L is Usual Maximum, Sometimes 80 L is Maximum
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More Air Sample Collection
Sampling in Wet and/or Windy Conditions Not AdvisablePump Flow Rates Should Not Exceed 12-15 L/min
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Air Sample Preparation
A Small Sliver of Cassette Filter is Cut and Then Viewed for OpacityIf Opacity Low (<10-25%) Then Sample is Sent for Direct PreparationIf Opacity is High (>10-25%) Then Sample is Sent for Indirect Preparation
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Direct Preparation
The Sample Sliver is EtchedSealed in SiliconMounted on a Specimen GridPut Into the Microscope
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Indirect Preparation
A Portion (typically ¼) of the Original is Cut Out, Dissolved or AshedThis Portion of Sample is Suspended in Liquid and Then Re-filteredThen the Direct Preparation Procedures Followed
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About Air Sample Cassettes
Only a Tiny Portion (typically 1/3700) of the Sample Viewed Under the MicroscopeDistribution of Fibers on Cassette is Not Uniform, Thought to be Either Poisson or Negative-Binomial DistributionThus Typical Analyses Are Inherently Subject to Great Statistical Variation
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Indirect Pros and Cons
ProsAllows information to be garnered from otherwise unreadable samplesGenerates nearly uniform distribution of fibers on filters
ConsInvolves large dilution of sampleLikely looses some material in sample prepPossibly alters morphology and mineral habit
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Air Sample Analysis
PCMNIOSH 7400
TEMNIOSH 7402ISO 10-312YamateAHERA
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PCM Analysis
Normally 250-400xCan’t Distinguish Between Cat Hair and AsbestosNear Useless in Environmental/ Residential SettingsProvides No MineralogyRequired by OSHA for Health And SafetyCan Resolve only Fibers >5um long/ >0.25 um wide
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TEM Analysis
Normally 400-20,000x (can be 100,000x +)Can Get Definitive Morphology/MineralogyThe More Grids Counted, the Lower the Detection LevelDifferent Methods Have Different “Counting Rules.” Thus the Same Specimen, In the Same Microscope, Could Give Different Results Depending on the MethodLook at Second Summary Sheet
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More Air Samples
The Selection of How Air Samples are Collected (e.g.- Stationary vs. Personnel), Prepared, and Analyzed (e.g. PCM vs. TEM; or NIOSH 7402 vs. ISO 10-312) Will Have a Profound Effect on the Resulting DataThe OSC Should Be Cognizant of All These Factors Before Making Risk Decisions
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Why Risk Assessment Methodology Makes a Difference
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Dust Sample Collection
Wipe SamplesMicrovac On to an Air FilterGives Indication of Surface Loading Fibers/cm2 of Surface Sampled
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Dust Sample Preparation/Analysis
Dust Samples Are Near Universally Handled Liked “Indirect” Air SamplesShould Be Thought of As Quasi-QuantitativeGood Indicators of Relative Loading (both on and off-site), But Are Not Easily Translated Into Risk or Quantitative Risk AssessmentsGood Before/After Tests
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Other Random Asbestos S&A Issues
Cleavage Fragments vs. Born Fibers vs. Transition FibersOSHA “Regulated” Fibers vs. the Universe of Amphibole Fibers vs. Asbestos as a Hazardous SubstanceFibers <5 um in Length