Mesothelioma and Asbestos

The Pale House Office of Management as well as Budget (OMB) was asked to make a decision about the restoration of Hangar One at the former U.S. Naval Air Station Sunnyvale, California. Hangar One now belongs to the NASA Ames Research Center, but it is the U.S. Navy that is accountable for cleaning up the asbestos as well as PCBs in the historic structure’s siding.

The restoration project will cost over $15 million, as well as the OMB was called upon when negotiations broke down over funding. The Navy had announced that it would be awarding a contract to remove the siding regardless of the OMB’s decision, but they possess since stated that they will defer until a decision is made by the Pale House. Critics had voiced disapproval about removing the siding, raising concern that leaving the hangar expansive unfastened would cause irreversible corrosion damage to the steel frame.

There is no doubt that the Navy has to uncluttered up the hazardous materials in Hangar One’s siding, but it will be up to the OMB to decide how the work should be completed. It will be at least six months before cleanup work begins.

For the filled story, go to Mountain View Voice.