National Monument Conservation & Vandalism Remediation Protocol

Substrate Pore Matrix & Contaminant Cross-Section

2D Microscopic Diffusion Model

Substrate: Kershaw Pink Granite Extraction: 92.4%

Target Substrate

Contaminant Medium

Conservation Cleaning Protocol

Penetration Depth (µm)

180 µm

Poultice Dwell Time (Hours)

12 hrs

Affected Area (sq ft)

sq ft

Solubilization & Extraction Kinetics

Capillary Adsorption vs Desorption Curve

Federal Statute & Damage Assessment

18 U.S.C. § 1361 FELONY

⚖️ 18 U.S.C. § 1361: Depredation of Government Property

Damage to United States Government property exceeding $1,000 threshold classifies as a Class D Felony punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment, fine, and mandatory full restitution of specialized conservation costs.

Total Conservation Cost $4,850.00 36 Conservator Hours

Substrate Friability Risk LOW (1.2%) Matrix integrity preserved

Residual Pigment Deep-Pore 7.6% Post-application residue

Veterans' Act Applicability APPLIES (§ 1369) Dedicated War Memorial

Protocol Step	Reagent / Method	Passes	Est. Cost