MEMORANDUM FOR ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY (INSTALLATIONS LOGISTICS

2 GENERAL SECRETARIAT ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM NO 54
3 MEMORANDUM DATE OCTOBER 3 1980 SG10180
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MAY 2 2000 MEMORANDUM FOR DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Removal of Vinyl Asbestos Tile

MEMORANDUM FOR ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY (INSTALLATIONS  
                  LOGISTICS AND ENVIRONMENT) 
               ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE NAVY (INSTALLATIONS  
                  AND ENVIRONMENT) 
               ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE (MANPOWER  
                  RESERVE AFFAIRS, INSTALLATIONS AND ENVIRONMENT) 
               DIRECTOR, DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY (D) 
 
SUBJECT: Removal of Vinyl Asbestos Tile (VAT) 
 
     This is to express my concerns about possible unnecessary and  
expensive removal of vinyl asbestos tile (VAT) floor covering on  
Department of Defense (DoD) installations. 
 
     We have learned that extensive VAT removal projects have been  
accomplished, are being considered, or are underway in the DoD  
Components.  In many cases the removal decision appears to be  
based upon the simple presence of VAT and the subsequent  
perception of a health hazard. 
 
     Neither the Occupational Safety and Health Administration nor  
the Environmental Protection Agency prohibit the use of VAT.   
Neither requires removal.  DoD policy does not specify removal,  
but does require the assessment of potential health hazards and  
the exercise of professional judgment in the assignment of  
priorities for abatement actions (Reference: DoD Instruction  
6055.5).  With regard to transfer of DoD facilities under base  
closure and realignment, DoD policy is to manage potential VAT  
health hazards in place. 
 
     There are cases where flooring must be removed for  
maintenance or refurbishment.  In general, with a few basic  
precautions, tiles may be removed safely and inexpensively.   
Early contact in planning such work with occupational health  
professionals could save considerable, unnecessary costs when  
risk assessments are accomplished. 
 
     Please ensure that risk assessments are an integral part of  
any proposed VAT removal projects in your Component.  If we can  
provide any additional information, please have your staff  
contact George Siebert at 703-604-5680. 
 
 
 
                           Sherri W. Goodman 
                    Deputy Under Secretary of Defense 
                        (Environmental Security)


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