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Folder label / City-provided: E-Mails Sent M. Gilsenan 2001-2002

68 documents · 115 pages

Notice to preserve original World Trade Center documents, 2001-2002 ↗

NYC-WTC_000139575

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

1 pages
WTC response time sheets collection request, October 2001 ↗

NYC-WTC_000139579

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

1 pages
FEMA work documentation request, November 2001 ↗

NYC-WTC_000139580

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

1 pages
DEP memo on vehicle decontamination protocol, January 2002 ↗

NYC-WTC_000139581

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

1 pages
Memo: WTC asbestos activities, February 2002 ↗

NYC-WTC_000139582

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

1 pages
Memo on DEP/EPA building surveys and debris, February 2002 ↗

NYC-WTC_000139583 – NYC-WTC_000139584

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

2 pages
Memo: DEP/EPA building walkthrough investigations, February 2002 ↗

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…

2 pages
DEP building survey report distribution, February 2002 ↗

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.

2 pages
Memo: WTC sample count update, February 2002 ↗

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.

1 pages
Memo: Lower Manhattan task force meeting notice, March 2002 ↗

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.

1 pages
Draft property access license for cleanup, March 2002 ↗

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.

9 pages
WTC toxic debris and asbestos testing questions, March 2002 ↗

NYC-WTC_000139606 – NYC-WTC_000139607

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

2 pages
WTC contamination inquiry forwarded, March 2002 ↗

NYC-WTC_000139608 – NYC-WTC_000139610

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

3 pages
WTC contamination inquiry, March 2002 ↗

NYC-WTC_000139611 – NYC-WTC_000139613

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

3 pages
Inquiry regarding EPA press release and building cleanup protocols ↗

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.

1 pages
EPA meetings and building industry coordination, March 2002 ↗

NYC-WTC_000139623 – NYC-WTC_000139625

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

3 pages
Facade cleanup contractors and drought water use restrictions, March 2002 ↗

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…

1 pages
Water use exemption for WTC facade cleanup area, March 2002 ↗

NYC-WTC_000139627

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

1 pages
Facade cleanup contractors and drought water use restrictions, March 2002 ↗

NYC-WTC_000139628

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

1 pages
WTC exterior cleanup scope and interagency coordination, March 2002 ↗

NYC-WTC_000139629

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

1 pages
Building owners release form and meeting coordination, April 2002 ↗

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.

3 pages
Memo on facade cleanup and drought water restrictions, April 2002 ↗

NYC-WTC_000139633

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

1 pages
Hazard remediation exemptions from water restrictions, April 2002 ↗

NYC-WTC_000139638

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

1 pages
Exterior cleanup scope abatement versus clarification, April 2002 ↗

NYC-WTC_000139639

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

1 pages
REBNY meeting coordination memo, April 2002 ↗

NYC-WTC_000139640

DEP official coordinates with REBNY regarding a meeting on WTC project details and pending release forms.

1 pages
WTC Hotline summary report for April 1, 2002 ↗

NYC-WTC_000139644 – NYC-WTC_000139646

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

3 pages
WTC Hotline summary report for April 1, 2002 ↗

NYC-WTC_000139647 – NYC-WTC_000139648

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

2 pages
WTC records inventory request, April 2002 ↗

NYC-WTC_000139649 – NYC-WTC_000139650

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

2 pages
Coordination of WTC-related documents across city agencies, April 2002 ↗

NYC-WTC_000139651 – NYC-WTC_000139652

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

2 pages
Air sampling activities summary WTC vicinity, April 2002 ↗

NYC-WTC_000139655

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

1 pages
Draft memo review correspondence, April 2002 ↗

NYC-WTC_000139708

Chain of emails forwarding and reviewing a draft memo regarding unspecified administrative or operational matters.

1 pages
Memo on World Financial Centers washdown decontamination, April 2002 ↗

NYC-WTC_000139771

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

1 pages
Memo on sanitary sewer requirements, April 2002 ↗

NYC-WTC_000139772

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

1 pages
Memo on noise inspection demonstration request, April 2002 ↗

NYC-WTC_000139773

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

1 pages
Memo on exterior cleanup building access releases, April 2002 ↗

NYC-WTC_000139774

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

1 pages
Memo on overtime cap waiver request, April 2002 ↗

NYC-WTC_000139775

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

1 pages
Memo on overtime cap waivers approval, April 2002 ↗

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.

1 pages
Forwarded news article on asbestos risk, April 2002 ↗

NYC-WTC_000139777 – NYC-WTC_000139779

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

3 pages
Memo on noise complaint investigation, May 2002 ↗

NYC-WTC_000139780

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

1 pages
Request for list of buildings to be cleaned, May 2002 ↗

NYC-WTC_000139781

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

1 pages
Memo on EPA indoor cleaning plan criticism, May 2002 ↗

NYC-WTC_000139782 – NYC-WTC_000139783

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

2 pages
Memo on EPA apartment remediation plan criticism, May 2002 ↗

NYC-WTC_000139784 – NYC-WTC_000139785

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

2 pages
DEP memo on building exterior cleanup project commencement, June 2002 ↗

NYC-WTC_000139786

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

1 pages
EPA FEMA cleanup matrix draft, June 2002 ↗

NYC-WTC_000139787 – NYC-WTC_000139795

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

9 pages
Memo on asbestos sampling scope with EPA, July 2002 ↗

NYC-WTC_000139803

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

1 pages
Memo on interior cleanup scope negotiations, July 2002 ↗

NYC-WTC_000139804

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

1 pages
DEP memo on LMDC data request compilation, July 2002 ↗

NYC-WTC_000139805

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

1 pages
Memo on bid protest matter and contractor relations, July 2002 ↗

NYC-WTC_000139806

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

1 pages
Memo on TRADE-WINDS bid protest, July 2002 ↗

NYC-WTC_000139807

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

1 pages
Memo on NYC asbestos regulations for Scope A, July 2002 ↗

NYC-WTC_000139808

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

1 pages
DEP forwarded memo on asbestos and paint inquiries, July 2002 ↗

NYC-WTC_000139809

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

1 pages
Mold remediation coordination at 125 Cedar Street, July 2002 ↗

NYC-WTC_000139810

Request for a joint DEP and DOH walk-through to assess mold conditions and recommend remediation steps.

1 pages
Follow-up on DOH mold inspection request, July 2002 ↗

NYC-WTC_000139811

Response from Health Department confirming receipt of the request for a mold assessment at 125 Cedar Street.

1 pages
DEP memo on 125 Cedar HVAC walkthrough and mold plan, ↗

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.

1 pages
WTC debris inspection requests, July 2002 ↗

NYC-WTC_000139813

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

1 pages
DEP memo distinguishing DOH health role from EPA environmental role, ↗

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.

2 pages
DEP memo on WTC cleanup consistency and background checks, July ↗

NYC-WTC_000139817

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

1 pages
DEP correspondence re: Residential cleaning indemnification ↗

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.

2 pages
DEP draft press release on WTC building cleaning status, July ↗

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.

2 pages
DEP draft press release on WTC building cleaning status, July ↗

NYC-WTC_000139822 – NYC-WTC_000139823

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

2 pages
DEP draft press release on building cleaning status ↗

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.

2 pages
DEP confirmation re: Residential cleaning indemnification letter ↗

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.

2 pages
DEP confirmation on residential cleaning indemnification letter, July 2002 ↗

NYC-WTC_000139828

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

1 pages
Vehicle transfer notification for city fleet, July 2002 ↗

NYC-WTC_000139829

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

1 pages