The order the City kept.

NYC-WTC_000139574

Instruction to retain original World Trade Center documents as evidence for potential future legal actions against the City.

NYC-WTC_000139575

Instruction to retain original WTC documents for potential future legal actions rather than disposing of them.

NYC-WTC_000139576

Forwarded memo containing World Trade Center phase contrast microscopy air quality test results from October 10, 2001.

NYC-WTC_000139577 – NYC-WTC_000139578

Forwarded memo with World Trade Center phase contrast microscopy air quality sampling test results from October 15, 2001.

NYC-WTC_000139579

Request to DEP bureau staff to complete and submit time sheets documenting hours worked on World Trade Center response activities.

NYC-WTC_000139580

Request for detailed explanations of division work performed during World Trade Center crisis response, due to FEMA by November 16, 2001.

NYC-WTC_000139581

Internal DEP discussion of decontamination procedures for impounded vehicles at Fresh Kills and proposal to engage insurance industry stakeholders.

NYC-WTC_000139582

Internal DEP memo confirming receipt status of correspondence regarding WTC asbestos-related activities.

NYC-WTC_000139583 – NYC-WTC_000139584

Memo detailing Phase I and II exterior building surveys covering approximately 455 buildings, identifying 107 with debris.

NYC-WTC_000139585 – NYC-WTC_000139586

DEP memo documenting Phase I and Phase II exterior surveys of approximately 255 and 200 buildings respectively, with Phase I identifying 107 buildings with debris on surfaces…

NYC-WTC_000139587 – NYC-WTC_000139588

DEP forwarding of exterior building survey findings covering Phase I and Phase II surveys and identification of buildings with debris for follow-up actions.

NYC-WTC_000139589

DEP memo providing an update on the running count of WTC samples received from contractors and owners, with ongoing tabulation continuing as reports arrive.

NYC-WTC_000139594

DEP memo forwarding notification of an initial full task force meeting scheduled for March 13, 2002, with attendance coordination among agency personnel.

NYC-WTC_000139595 – NYC-WTC_000139603

DEP legal document draft establishing license terms for property entry to conduct cleanup activities in lower Manhattan pending federal funding approval.

NYC-WTC_000139606 – NYC-WTC_000139607

Questions regarding toxic substance contamination in WTC debris, asbestos testing results, and DEP cleanup mandates.

NYC-WTC_000139608 – NYC-WTC_000139610

Forwarded inquiry regarding WTC toxic contamination findings and cleanup mandates for lower Manhattan buildings.

NYC-WTC_000139611 – NYC-WTC_000139613

Inquiry regarding WTC toxic contamination findings and cleanup mandates for lower Manhattan buildings.

NYC-WTC_000139622

Internal memo requesting guidance on how to respond to inquiries about whether property owners should perform cleanup given DEP's stated role in cleaning efforts.

NYC-WTC_000139623 – NYC-WTC_000139625

DEP correspondence regarding scheduling EPA meetings and coordinating with building industry groups on cleanup issues.

NYC-WTC_000139626

Internal DEP memo regarding concerns from contractors performing WTC facade cleanup operations about potential drought emergency water use fines for wet soaking and power washing…

NYC-WTC_000139627

DEP correspondence confirming that only the designated cleanup area will be exempt from water use restrictions during drought emergency.

NYC-WTC_000139628

DEP internal correspondence regarding contractors' concerns about drought fines for facade cleanup work using wet soaking and power washing.

NYC-WTC_000139629

DEP memo documenting exterior cleanup scope coordination with EPA and state agencies on asbestos compliance rules and cleanup methodology.

NYC-WTC_000139630 – NYC-WTC_000139632

DEP memo regarding the finalization of a release form for building owners and scheduling meetings before cleanup work begins.

NYC-WTC_000139633

DEP internal forwarded correspondence addressing contractors' concerns about potential drought fines for facade cleanup work involving wet soaking.

NYC-WTC_000139634 – NYC-WTC_000139637

DEP memo forwarding EPA draft screening level calculations for asbestos, fiberglass, and silica in indoor air and settled dust for review.

NYC-WTC_000139638

DEP internal memo discussing exemption of WTC-related work from drought water restrictions and proposing a notice for contractors.

NYC-WTC_000139639

DEP memo documenting discussion regarding questions about cleanup scope, contractor enclosure requirements, and public perception concerns.

NYC-WTC_000139641 – NYC-WTC_000139643

DEP memo forwarding DOH referral regarding potentially anomalous air sample results and questions about building owner compliance with cleaning.

NYC-WTC_000139644 – NYC-WTC_000139646

Summary of calls received at the WTC Hotline on April 1, 2002, detailing DEP referrals and debris observations.

NYC-WTC_000139647 – NYC-WTC_000139648

Summary of calls received at the WTC Hotline on April 1, 2002, detailing DEP referrals and debris observations.

NYC-WTC_000139649 – NYC-WTC_000139650

Request for accounting of WTC-related documents held by various DEP units and municipal agencies.

NYC-WTC_000139651 – NYC-WTC_000139652

Memo coordinating estimate of WTC-related documents held by NYC Department of Environmental Protection bureaus.

NYC-WTC_000139655

DEP memo documenting air sampling locations and dates around WTC ground zero and outer boroughs from September through October 2001.

NYC-WTC_000139656 – NYC-WTC_000139707

Forwarded spreadsheet compiling residential asbestos sampling results collected in November-December 2001, including Building 11 reoccupancy assessment.

NYC-WTC_000139712 – NYC-WTC_000139764

Series of emails forwarding a draft memo between DEP staff members for review and finalization.

NYC-WTC_000139771

Meeting note regarding planned exterior washdown of World Financial Centers following asbestos sampling; addresses DEP regulatory compliance and water sourcing concerns.

NYC-WTC_000139772

DEP correspondence regarding wastewater handling and discharge approval requirements for a separately sewered area.

NYC-WTC_000139773

Internal correspondence regarding a Channel 4 media request to film a noise inspection demonstration with DEP staff.

NYC-WTC_000139774

Internal memo discussing coordination with REBNY regarding building owner release forms needed for City access to properties during exterior cleanup project.

NYC-WTC_000139775

Internal DEP correspondence regarding approval of overtime cap waivers for staff engaged in emergency response work.

NYC-WTC_000139776

Notification of approval for calendar year 2002 overtime cap waivers for DEP personnel due to emergency work following September 11th heightened security procedures.

NYC-WTC_000139777 – NYC-WTC_000139779

DEP memo forwarding a New York Times article discussing increased asbestos-related disease risks for Lower Manhattan residents.

NYC-WTC_000139780

Internal note regarding noise inspection inconsistency at a school and request for follow-up investigation of reported excessive noise findings.

NYC-WTC_000139781

Coordination message requesting transmission of a list of buildings scheduled for cleaning from DCAS to DEP.

NYC-WTC_000139782 – NYC-WTC_000139783

DEP correspondence forwarding legal criticism of the proposed EPA plan for interior apartment remediation in lower Manhattan.

NYC-WTC_000139784 – NYC-WTC_000139785

Internal DEP memo forwarding external counsel's concerns regarding the EPA's proposed interior cleaning and remediation approach.

NYC-WTC_000139786

DEP internal memo directing staff to prepare air monitoring equipment for imminent building exterior cleanup operations and assigning personnel responsibilities.

NYC-WTC_000139787 – NYC-WTC_000139795

DEP memo forwarding an initial draft of a FEMA matrix document related to World Trade Center cleanup planning.

NYC-WTC_000139796 – NYC-WTC_000139801

DEP memo forwarding proposal for continued development of LMAQTF database application and seeking guidance on funding support for the project.

NYC-WTC_000139802

DEP confirms arrangement to clean specified unoccupied residential and commercial building contaminated with WTC dust and debris, following procedures applied to similar buildings.

NYC-WTC_000139803

DEP correspondence regarding disagreements over asbestos sampling requirements for common spaces in the revised cleanup matrix.

NYC-WTC_000139804

DEP status update on EPA interior scope revisions including ceiling and wall cleanup requirements.

NYC-WTC_000139805

DEP internal memo directing staff to compile building survey and cleanup lists in response to LMDC sub-committee information requests.

NYC-WTC_000139806

DEP internal guidance regarding a bid protest handled by the agency's ACCO office.

NYC-WTC_000139807

Internal DEP communication confirming staff are directed not to discuss the TRADE-WINDS bid protest matter.

NYC-WTC_000139808

DEP correspondence regarding EPA and DOH coordination on asbestos regulations and peeling paint referral procedures.

NYC-WTC_000139809

Forwarded internal memo reiterating EPA and DEP positions on asbestos regulations, friable asbestos, and peeling paint handling for cleanup projects.

NYC-WTC_000139812

Memo updates EPA on consultant walkthrough findings at 125 Cedar regarding floors and ceiling tiles, and outlines pending mold assessment and sampling plans.

NYC-WTC_000139813

Memo requesting inspections of reported WTC debris at street-level locations in Lower Manhattan.

NYC-WTC_000139814

Memo coordinating a Department of Health inspection and DEP walkthrough at 125 Cedar on July 19, 2002.

NYC-WTC_000139815 – NYC-WTC_000139816

Memo clarifies to FEMA that DOH activities are NYC-health specific rather than general environmental risk assessments like EPA's.

NYC-WTC_000139817

Memo updates EPA on final write-up regarding NCP consistency for WTC cleanup and discusses contractor criminal background check requirements.

NYC-WTC_000139818 – NYC-WTC_000139819

Chain of emails regarding SEMO requirements for a letter of indemnification before residential cleaning work begins in July 2002.

NYC-WTC_000139820 – NYC-WTC_000139821

Draft document outlining statistics on dirty and cleaned buildings for a potential public press release regarding the WTC cleanup program.

NYC-WTC_000139822 – NYC-WTC_000139823

Draft document outlining statistics on dirty buildings and cleaning progress for potential public release.

NYC-WTC_000139824 – NYC-WTC_000139825

Draft press release detailing counts of dirty and cleaned buildings at the World Trade Center site as of July 2002.

NYC-WTC_000139826 – NYC-WTC_000139827

Confirmation that a required indemnification letter will be submitted to SEMO before residential cleaning work commences in July 2002.

NYC-WTC_000139828

Confirmation that the required indemnification letter will be provided to SEMO before residential cleaning work begins.

NYC-WTC_000139829

Emails arranging return of city vehicle to appropriate bureau during staff leave.

NYC-WTC_000139830 – NYC-WTC_000139851

Memo discusses finalizing agency roles in the monitoring program and addresses required indemnification letters and right of entry issues.

NYC-WTC_000139854 – NYC-WTC_000139855

Forwarded EPA schedule for August 1st building walkthroughs at multiple locations with assigned staff and time slots for environmental inspections.