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building (other than the parking garage) in coordination with the
overall remodeling project. Indeed, the remodeling could not have
been undertaken without disturbing the asbestos-containing
fireproofing. Thus, because petitioner and Norwest Nebraska chose
to remodel, it became a matter of necessity to remove the asbestos-
containing materials. Petitioner essentially decided that
"managing the asbestos in place" was not a viable option, given the
extent of remodeling that would disturb the asbestos.
Removing the asbestos-containing materials from the Douglas
Street building at the same time as, and in connection with, the
remodeling was more cost efficient than conducting the removal and
renovations as two separate projects at different times. It also
minimized the amount of inconvenience to building employees and
customers.
As late as May 1988 (approximately 6 months after asbestos
removal began) petitioner and Norwest Nebraska did not intend to
remove the parking garage asbestos-containing materials. No
remodeling was planned for the garage, and the materials were in
sound condition. However, petitioner and Norwest Nebraska
subsequently decided to remove the garage asbestos-containing
materials as well, on the basis of their expectation that the
garage tiles would eventually deteriorate, as well as the fact that
it was financially advantageous to conduct this removal in
connection with the ongoing abatement activity.
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