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VW <br />THIENEMIAN <br />April 28, 2016 <br />Mr. John Huston, P.E. <br />Arcadis, U.S. <br />132 East Washington Street, Suite 600 <br />Indianapolis, IN 46204 <br />Subj: South Bend Secondary Treatment Improvements <br />Discovery of Asbestos Material —Notice of Delay <br />Dear Mr. Huston: <br />During recent removal work in the Aeration Gallery, TCI discovered some insulation on water piping in the <br />North End of the Gallery that had been compromised The material has been tested and found not to be <br />hazardous. Also, while removing a portion of the 101' Nitrification Sludge Return piping as part of the <br />contract work, TCI discovered gasket material thought to be potentially hazardous. TCI had the gasket <br />material tested and the material does in tact contain Asbestos (report attached). <br />Per General Conditions article 4.06 Hazardous Environmental Condition at Site, Sub paragraph D, please <br />consider this correspondence proper notice that the contractor, TO has encountered a Hazardous <br />Environmental Condition. TCI has suspended work associated with the Nitrification Sludge Return piping <br />until the condition causing the Hazardous Environmental Condition has been remediated by the Owner. <br />TCI will attempt to facilitate other work for the crew designated to the removal of the Nitrification Sludge <br />Return piping while remedies are considered. <br />Please give this matter prompt attention as this disruption could have a negative impact to the current <br />construction schedule, and advise at your earliest convenience bow we are to proceed. <br />Sincerrel��y, <br />Allen 'aarder <br />Sr. Project Manager <br />Attachment: ACM Engineering & Environmental Services Report <br />Cc: File <br />INDUSTRIAL • MUNICIPAL CONTRACTOR <br />521 W. 81" Drive *Merrillville, IN 46410 . 219-947-4700 • Fax 219-947-4711 <br />17241 Foundation Pkwy • Suite 100 • Westfield, IN 46074 a 317-867-3462 • Fax 317-867-3463 <br />