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Asbestos Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that has been used in the production of building materials and has been associated with diseases caused by inhalation of airborne asbestos fibers. The Environmental Assessment suggests that accessible and damaged asbestos containing material in buildings within the Project Area were abated in 1996. However, Port staff indicated during the survey that at least nine vacant structures in the Project Area were found that still contained asbestos. Due to this conflicting information, additional surveys and abatement will be required to determine which buildings continue to contain asbestos, especially prior to any demolition and renovation. Lead-Based Paint Lead is a naturally occurring element and a heavy metal, and is listed hazardous waste as defined by Environmental Protection Agency under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. Lead is known to have adverse effects on virtually every system in the human body. Exposure to lead can affect brain and nervous system development and cause learning disabilities and behavioral problems. For several years, lead was commonly used in paint, until federal law prohibited its use in 1978 due to associated health risks. Structures with lead-based paint are potential hazards if the lead-based paint is not properly remedied, or peels due to neglect and becomes airborne and inhaled and ingested. According to the Environmental Assessment, "lead and lead containing products have been used extensively during construction, repair, and overhaul of ships at NCS Stockton." A majority of the buildings in the Project Area are non-residential and the Environmental Assessment reports that lead-based paint is likely to be present within and outside of the building, especially among nonresidential buildings. Based on the field survey, RSG estimates that at least one-third of the nonresidential buildings show signs of peeling and deteriorated paint. Other Possible Contaminants The Environmental Assessment identified several other sources of possible contamination that require further analysis, including the following: Inactive shooting range and associated building. The Navy is investigating possible metals contamination at this location. Several landfills where dredge spoils, municipal waste, surplus military supplies, medical supplies, medical waste, damaged containers, calcium hypochlorite, illicit narcotics, electronic tubes, petroleum, oil, lubricants, ROSE NOW SPEVACEK GROUP, INC. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF STOCKTON MAY 3, 2004 ROUGH AND READY ISLAND REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT - B-14 - PRELIMINARY REPORT