Destroyed Asbestos =
Inert Matrix & Sand
Amphibole Asbestos
Serpentine Asbestos
Patented
ABCOV® Process
Destroys Asbestos
The ABCOV® Method
Using ABCOV® = Asbestos Free Built Environment
Our Mission
To provide an environmentally safe way to destroy asbestos with a non-
thermal, EPA approved, chemical-physical process that eradicates asbestos
from the environment.
To protect the public from devastating effects of asbestos illnesses; and
provide the most cost effective and efficient asbestos destruction process
commercially available in the marketplace.
To eliminate landfill Cradle to Grave liability by terminating asbestos landfill
storage, minimizing waste and provide end product recycling.
To add value to an organization’s bottom line by insuring you and your
stakeholders: good sustainability, environmental and financial risk
management.
More than 3,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with
Mesothelioma each year.
More than 125 million people worldwide encounter asbestos in the
workplace.
Every five minutes someone in the world dies from asbestos-related
illnesses, 100,000 people a year and 5 to 10 million people by 2030.
Every year there are more people killed by asbestos than in road
accidents.
For the past 27 years, asbestos has been removed and not eliminated,
but simply bagged, tagged and stored in landfills.
Asbestos Lethal Statistics
Continuing Liability $
Overview
Asbestos and asbestos containing material (“ACM”) are typically sent to regulated landfills creating significant liability and leading to unlimited costs for the Potential Responsible Party.
Employing the ABCOV® Method eliminates current and future liability since there is no asbestos waste transportation; no asbestos waste dumping; therefore, no asbestos liability.
Consequences of Bagging and Tagging
Plastic bags are dumped from the height of a trailer or container into the
landfill
Heavy Construction Equipment Applies 6-12 Inches Cover, Probable
Results:
o Bags Break
o Asbestos Fibers Become Airborne
o Migrate Into the Water Table
ASBESTOS
WASTE DISPOSAL SITE
DO NOT CREATE DUST
BREATHING ASBESTOS IS
HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH
Short-Term Cost Savings = Long-Term Incalculable Cleanup Cost
“By Definition, All Environmental Liabilities Involve
Future Costs.” *
Eliminates Future Asbestos Costs
* US EPA Report: Valuing Potential Environmental Liabilities for Managerial Decision-Making
The ABCOV® Method
Commercially Proven
Commercial Industry
Utilities
Department of Energy
Department of Defense
West Valley
Griffiss AFB
Fernald
Madison Sq. Garden
ABCOV®'s Design and Operations Team
Managing Member
Tony Nocito- developed and commercialized the unique ABCOV® system. He brings 23 years asbestos abatement experience, has managed major programs for military and commercial clients, plus 24 years construction/demolition industry experience
Chemical Engineers
Bill Mirick- experience in asbestos abatement, credited with developing chemical formulation for the ABCOV® Method.
Gerry Schwartz- certified Industrial Hygienist & Safety Professional
Michael J. Rinaldi- extensive training in plant unit operations, capital budget projects, chemical and biological warfare agent demilitarization and remediation efforts
ABCOV®'s Design and Operations Team
Civil Engineers
Fred Porcello- state asbestos inspector, designed and supervised large scale projects for
major corporations and universities. He has special expertise in asbestos testing and
asbestos industry technologies.
Harvey Haynes- concrete expert
Mechanical Engineer
Dennis Bolt- Senior Project and Business Unit Manager at ECBC, who managed Cooperative Agreement between US Army ECBC and ABCOV® and was involved in the design, development and testing of a modular, scalable asbestos conversion system.
Geologist
Richard Olawoyin- managed environmental consultancy services, field reviews, and field development plans for Shell Petroleum Development Company and Quatenary.
Effective And Easy To Use
Permanently Destroys all 6 Asbestos Forms in Asbestos Containing Material
Secondary Hazardous and Mixed Wastes Can be Treated and/or Stabilized After Asbestos
Conversion
Utilizes and Incorporates Proven, Commercially Available, and Reliable Equipment
It’s built Modular and Transportable or Fixed Base
Scalable to Meet the Customer’s Location and Volume Needs
The ABCOV® Method Uses Proprietary ABCOV® Chemicals:
ABCOV-T: Surfactant for Wetting ACM During Removal:
Accelerates Abatement for Boiler Block, Pipe Lagging and Spray-on Fireproofing
Provides an Asbestos-free Surface After Final Clean-up
Eliminates the Need to Encapsulate Most Surfaces
ABCOV-C: Converts Asbestos
ABCOV-W: Neutralizes the ABCOV® Chemicals
Propriety Chemicals Are Uniquely Effective
CERTIFICATION
DESTRUCTION
SIZE REDUCTION
MOBILE SYSTEM
SKID-MOUNTED SYSTEM
Our Abatement Integration
ABCOV ®Process Complies with NESHAP
Converted Asbestos
Destruction Progression- Initial Phase
Sample 0: 70% Amosite, 5% Crocidolite Sample 1: 70% Amosite, 5% Crocidolite
Sample 2: 65% Amosite, 5% Crocidolite Sample 3: 30% Amosite, <1% Crocidolite
Destruction Progression- Intermediate Phase
Sample 4: 15% Amosite Sample 5: 5% Amosite
Sample 6: 3% Amosite Sample 7: 2% Amosite
Total Destruction of Asbestos-
Process Completed
Sample 8: No Asbestos Detected
Reduces: Destroyed ACM Volume and Peripheral Waste Volume
Reduced by 50-90%
Reuses: Washed plastics and peripheral debris provide additional cost
savings
Recycles: Converted Asbestos can be used for: landfill cover, additive
to asphalt or concrete kiln, and roadbed material
ABCOV® Environmental Benefits
Governing Environmental Regulations
Federal Regulations:
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- 29 CFR 1910.1001
National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Asbestos
- 40 CFR Part 61
Asbestos Conversion Facility Regulation
Federal Environmental Protection Agency
- 40 CFR 61.155
State-Specific:
Variance (if required)
Air Permit (if required)
Solid Waste Regulations
Current State Approvals
New York State Approvals
Kentucky State Approvals
Maryland State Approvals
Connecticut State Approvals
Oklahoma State Approvals
Delaware State Approvals
Illinois State Approvals
California : Governed by EPA Region 9
Pennsylvania : Governed by EPA Region 3
Wisconsin follows NESHAP CFR 61.155, requires Air permit
Minnesota State Approval follows NESHAP CFR 61.155.
Simple To Operate
Training for the Contractor or Owner’s Accredited Asbestos Abatement
Workers
ABCOV® License and Certificate Issued Upon Completion of Training
Laboratory Technician
Keep track of ACM types, matrices and throughput
Keep track of chemical use
Test for chemical regeneration
Test for progress of Asbestos Destruction by Polarized Light
Microscopy (PLM)
Training Provided
ABCOV® Worker
Chemical Seminar
Process Equipment
“Hands On” Training
Cross-Training On
All Equipment
Quality Assurance
and Quality Control Program
Facility Management Plan
Respirator Protection Plan
Chemical Hygiene Communication Plan
Health and Safety Plan
Lock-Out/Tag-Out Procedures
Safety Requirement Plans & Procedures
3M Organic Vapor/Acid Gas/High
Efficiency Cartridge GVP-443
KLEENGUARD G80
Neoprene/Latex Chemical
Resistant Gloves.
Protection against
oxidizing acids, bases,
alcohols, oils, fats and
solvents.
DuPont® Tychem® QC
Coveralls
Reliable protection from
minor chemical spills,
splashes, or mists. 16”H Goliath PVC Knee Boots
Chemical Resistant, Steel Toe
Slip Resistant.
Protective Clothing Requirements
Full Face
Powered Air-
Purifying
Respirator
Preferred Shower Configuration
SEC Retired Assets Compliance
Public Companies’ SEC Environmental Requirements For
Retired Assets:
FIN 47; FASB 143/FAS 5;
Statement of Position 96-1 Environmental Remediation Liabilities,
Require CERCLA Enforcement
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act CERCLA Requires:
Treatments that permanently and significantly reduces:
Volume ABCOV® Reduces Volume
Mobility of hazardous
substances ABCOV® Stops Mobility
Toxicity ABCOV® Destroys Asbestos
SAND
Amphibole Asbestos
ACM
CERCLA Compliant:
ABCOV® Totally Eliminates Asbestos Superfund Worries By Stopping You From Being A Potential
Responsible Party (“PRP”)
Not Being A PRP
Guarantees Your Stakeholders:
No Future Asbestos Costs and Liabilities;
Protect the environment by being a proactive organization;
Practicing Environmental Sustainability by sending:
Zero Asbestos Waste to the Landfill
Financial Benefits
Eliminates Asbestos Waste Disposal and Cradle to Grave Liability.
Eliminates Unpredictable Future Asbestos Financial and Superfund Risk Analysis and Appropriation from the Balance Sheet.
Reduces Cost of CERCLA, Especially Section 108(b), Financial Assurance Requirements.
Reduces Future Asbestos Claims and Related Illnesses.
Reduces Taxes ABCOV® can be a Capital Deduction or Deductible Expense.
Why Partner with ABCOV®?
The ABCOV® Method Is The Only Sustainable Asbestos Solution™