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Folder label / City-provided: M.G: EPA INDOOR AIR WORKING GROUP MTGS.

115 documents · 172 pages

Legal hold notice for WTC documents, undated

NYC-WTC_000140640

Notice instructing staff to preserve original World Trade Center documents as potential evidence in future legal actions against the City.

1 pages
Meeting agenda EPA indoor air working group, Feb 2002

NYC-WTC_000140641

Agenda for a meeting discussing status of activities, public requests, and development of sampling and cleaning plans for WTC debris.

1 pages
COC update document regarding contaminant screening levels, Apr 2002

NYC-WTC_000140642

Introduction to a cross-agency group tasked with identifying contaminants of concern and establishing health-based screening levels for the indoor environment.

1 pages
Basis for identifying contaminants of concern, undated

NYC-WTC_000140643

Documentation describing the methodology for identifying contaminants of concern using historical data and qualitative toxicity screens.

1 pages
List of excluded contaminants from indoor air review, undated

NYC-WTC_000140644

Summary of contaminants removed from the review list due to being non-detectable or found only in trace amounts, including all VOCs.

1 pages
Risk-based screening levels for WTC indoor air, undated

NYC-WTC_000140645

Documentation establishing Tier I, II, and III action levels for lead and other contaminants based on EPA and HUD guidance.

1 pages
Lead settled dust screening levels and actions, undated

NYC-WTC_000140646

Table defining action thresholds for lead in settled dust, ranging from aggressive cleaning to no further action based on concentration.

1 pages
Lead indoor air screening levels and actions, undated

NYC-WTC_000140647

Table defining action thresholds for lead in indoor air using NAAQS and background values to determine required cleaning measures.

1 pages
PAHs settled dust screening levels and actions, undated

NYC-WTC_000140648

Table establishing risk-based screening levels for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in settled dust with corresponding remediation actions.

1 pages
PAHs indoor air screening levels and actions, undated

NYC-WTC_000140649

Documentation defining action thresholds for PAHs in indoor air based on residential risk assessments and background concentrations.

1 pages
Dioxin settled dust screening levels and actions, undated

NYC-WTC_000140650

Table outlining risk-based screening levels for dioxins in settled dust with specific cleaning requirements for exceeding thresholds.

1 pages
Dioxin indoor air screening levels and asbestos guidance, undated

NYC-WTC_000140651

Documentation setting dioxin action levels for indoor air and providing initial guidance on asbestos fiber concentration risk estimates.

1 pages
Asbestos fiber level actions and background standards, undated

NYC-WTC_000140652

Guidance document defining actions for elevated asbestos fiber levels in air and settled dust based on NYC background concentrations.

1 pages
Outstanding issues for WTC dust risk assessment, undated

NYC-WTC_000140653

List of unresolved technical issues including methodology resolution, background characterization, and building material fingerprinting efforts.

1 pages
WTC indoor air task force meeting notification April 2002

NYC-WTC_000140654

EPA notification of WTC indoor air task force meeting scheduled for April 8, 2002 at 290 Broadway.

1 pages
Interagency WTC cleanup coordination meeting notes March 2002

NYC-WTC_000140655 – NYC-WTC_000140656

Notes from working group meeting regarding WTC cleanup coordination and request for agency roundtable.

2 pages
WTC indoor air task force meeting notification April 2002

NYC-WTC_000140657 – NYC-WTC_000140658

EPA notification of WTC indoor air task force meeting scheduled for April 8, 2002 at 290 Broadway.

2 pages
Interagency WTC cleanup coordination meeting notes March 2002

NYC-WTC_000140659

Notes from working group meeting regarding WTC cleanup coordination and request for agency roundtable.

1 pages
Contact information and working group meeting notes

NYC-WTC_000140660

Document containing contact information and reference to indoor air working group meeting notes from March 18, 2002.

1 pages
Contact list and file reference for working group meetings

NYC-WTC_000140661

Document containing contact information and a filename reference for the March 18, 2002 working group meeting notes.

1 pages
EPA interagency WTC cleanup meeting coordination March 2002

NYC-WTC_000140662

EPA memo to interagency partners coordinating WTC environmental response activities.

1 pages
EPA WTC cleanup coordination interagency memo March 2002

NYC-WTC_000140663

EPA memo to NYC and state agencies coordinating WTC environmental cleanup response.

1 pages
Agenda for EPA indoor air working group meeting, April 18,

NYC-WTC_000140672

Meeting agenda for April 18, 2002 covering minutes, chemical sampling, and HVAC recommendations.

1 pages
EPA indoor air working group meeting attendance sheet, April 25,

NYC-WTC_000140673 – NYC-WTC_000140674

Attendance list for the April 25, 2002 EPA indoor air working group meeting at 290 Broadway.

2 pages
Agenda for EPA indoor air working group meeting, April 28,

NYC-WTC_000140675

Meeting agenda for April 28, 2002 covering study issues, FEMA submissions, and chemicals of concern.

1 pages
Agenda for EPA indoor air working group meeting, March 4,

NYC-WTC_000140676

Meeting agenda for March 4, 2002 covering FEMA scopes and preparation for the March 11 task force meeting.

1 pages
Agenda for EPA indoor air working group meeting, March 2002

NYC-WTC_000140677

Meeting agenda covering FEMA scope development, EPA efforts, and preparation for the March 11, 2002 task force meeting.

1 pages
EPA request to FEMA regarding Lower Manhattan indoor air approach,

NYC-WTC_000140679 – NYC-WTC_000140683

Document outlining EPA's proposed approach to reinforce resident confidence regarding indoor air quality risks in Lower Manhattan.

5 pages
EPA indoor air working group meeting attendance sheet, April 18,

NYC-WTC_000140684 – NYC-WTC_000140689

Attendance list for the April 18, 2002 EPA indoor air working group meeting at 290 Broadway.

6 pages
EPA Indoor Air Working Group meeting minutes, April 2002

NYC-WTC_000140690

Record of attendees and agenda items from an EPA working group meeting held at 290 Broadway regarding WTC air quality.

1 pages
WTC residential cleaning study sampling protocol for asbestos and lead,

NYC-WTC_000140691

Technical excerpt describing micro vacuuming methods and ASTM standards for collecting samples from carpets and surfaces.

1 pages
Residential cleaning study work plan cover page, May 2002

NYC-WTC_000140692

Cover page for the EPA work plan documenting the residential cleaning study conducted in Lower Manhattan.

1 pages
Attachment B, EPA Indoor Air Working Group meetings

NYC-WTC_000140693

Page labeled as Attachment B related to EPA Indoor Air Working Group meeting documentation.

1 pages
Attachment B to residential cleaning study document, May 2002

NYC-WTC_000140694

Page labeled Attachment B from the EPA residential cleaning study documentation package.

1 pages
EPA study site setup and safety protocols, May 2002

NYC-WTC_000140695

Excerpt describing office space requirements, access agreements, and building safety inspections for the WTC cleaning study.

1 pages
Cleaning techniques evaluation plan for WTC dust removal, May 2002

NYC-WTC_000140696

Details on testing eight different vacuuming and cleaning techniques in rental units to evaluate dust control effectiveness.

1 pages
Vacuum equipment specifications for WTC cleaning tests, May 2002

NYC-WTC_000140697

Description of specific vacuum models and negative air machine setups used in the residential cleaning scenario tests.

1 pages
EPA indoor air working group meeting minutes, March 21, 2002

NYC-WTC_000140698 – NYC-WTC_000140700

Minutes from a March 21, 2002 meeting discussing task force activities, chemical screening criteria, and proposals to FEMA.

3 pages
EPA working group meeting minutes, March 2002

NYC-WTC_000140701 – NYC-WTC_000140702

Minutes from a March 21, 2002 meeting discussing task force coordination and chemical risk assessment strategies.

2 pages
EPA carpet cleaning and waste disposal plan, May 2002

NYC-WTC_000140703

Plan detailing carpet shampooing scenarios, sampling protocols, and waste disposal methods for residential units.

1 pages
EPA study introduction at 110 Liberty Street, May 2002

NYC-WTC_000140704

Introduction to an EPA study evaluating cleaning procedures in residential and commercial spaces at 110 Liberty Street.

1 pages
Figure 1, EPA Indoor Air Working Group meetings

NYC-WTC_000140705

Page labeled as Figure 1 related to EPA Indoor Air Working Group meeting documentation.

1 pages
Proposed plans and objectives for WTC cleaning study, May 2002

NYC-WTC_000140706

Overview of eight proposed cleaning techniques and sampling protocols for the residential cleaning study.

1 pages
Attachment A, EPA Indoor Air Working Group meetings

NYC-WTC_000140707

Page labeled as Attachment A related to EPA Indoor Air Working Group meeting documentation.

1 pages
EPA Indoor Air Working Group meeting minutes, March 2002

NYC-WTC_000140708

Minutes from a March 20, 2002 meeting covering task force interactions and chemical risk characterization.

1 pages
Detailed vacuuming and cleaning procedures for rental units, May 2002

NYC-WTC_000140709

Step-by-step instructions for vacuuming ceilings, walls, carpets, and furniture during the WTC dust removal study.

1 pages
Detailed cleaning procedures for appliances and HVAC systems, May 2002

NYC-WTC_000140710

Procedures for cleaning refrigerators, stoves, air conditioners, and other appliances during the residential study.

1 pages
EPA Indoor Air Working Group meeting minutes, March 2002

NYC-WTC_000140719

Minutes from the EPA Indoor Air Working Group meeting on March 20, 2002, discussing WTC dust cleanup and chemical risks.

1 pages
Lower Manhattan post-9/11 agency to-do list, March 2002

NYC-WTC_000140720

Action items for agencies regarding FEMA funding requests and operational involvement in Lower Manhattan.

1 pages
EPA Indoor Air Working Group meeting attendees, March 2002

NYC-WTC_000140721

Attendee list for the EPA Indoor Air Working Group meeting held at 290 Broadway on March 28, 2002.

1 pages
EPA Indoor Air Working Group cleanup plan discussion, 2002

NYC-WTC_000140722

Notes on peer review processes and a pilot clean-up plan involving HEPA vacuuming and dust sampling.

1 pages
Residential air quality re-sampling protocol, 2002

NYC-WTC_000140723

Protocol for re-sampling 13 apartment buildings for asbestos and fibrous glass in residential dust.

1 pages
Residential air quality sampling plan, 2002

NYC-WTC_000140724

Plan to test 15 new buildings for seven chemicals of concern including dioxin, lead, and asbestos.

1 pages
Illegible handwritten notes from EPA Indoor Air Working Group meeting,

NYC-WTC_000140725

Illegible handwritten notes from an EPA Indoor Air Working Group meeting held in March or April 2002.

1 pages
EPA Indoor Air Working Group meeting attendees, June 2002

NYC-WTC_000140726

Attendee list for the EPA Indoor Air Working Group meeting held at 290 Broadway on June 6, 2002.

1 pages
EPA Indoor Air Working Group agenda, April 2002

NYC-WTC_000140727

Agenda for the EPA Indoor Air Working Group meeting on April 18, 2002 covering cleaning and peer review.

1 pages
EPA Indoor Air Working Group mold assessment notes, 2002

NYC-WTC_000140728

Notes on mold assessments, IRB approvals for tenant contact, and aggressive sampling methods.

1 pages
EPA Indoor Air Working Group FEMA submission notes, June 2002

NYC-WTC_000140729

Notes on FEMA submissions, HEPA vacuum supply, and the next meeting scheduled for June 18, 2002.

1 pages
EPA Indoor Air Working Group FEMA submission notes, June 2002

NYC-WTC_000140730

Notes on FEMA submissions, HEPA vacuum supply, and the next meeting scheduled for June 18, 2002.

1 pages
EPA Indoor Air Working Group meeting minutes, May 2002

NYC-WTC_000140731 – NYC-WTC_000140734

Attendance list and discussion notes from the May 23, 2002 meeting at EPA Region 2 offices regarding contaminants.

4 pages
EPA Indoor Air Working Group meeting attendees, April 2002

NYC-WTC_000140735 – NYC-WTC_000140744

Attendee list for the EPA Indoor Air Working Group meeting held at 290 Broadway on April 4, 2002.

10 pages
EPA Indoor Air Working Group meeting attendees, April 2002

NYC-WTC_000140745

Attendee list for the EPA Indoor Air Working Group meeting held at 290 Broadway on April 4, 2002.

1 pages
Multi-agency coordination memo, indoor air working group, May 2002

NYC-WTC_000140746

Memo distributed to inter-agency contacts at EPA, state and local health, environmental, labor, and emergency management agencies regarding indoor air working group activities.

1 pages
Chemicals of Concern status list, May 2002

NYC-WTC_000140747

Document listing chemicals under consideration or proposed for deletion from the list of contaminants of concern.

1 pages
WTC dust cleaning cancellation policy memo, February 2003

NYC-WTC_000140748

Memo outlining the cancellation policy for WTC dust cleaning requests and HVAC inspection schedules to be completed by February 2003.

1 pages
Asbestos conductivity reference scale and dust levels memo

NYC-WTC_000140749

Technical reference comparing conductivity measurements scaled as Low, Medium, and High with citation to asbestos dust level data from 1994.

1 pages
Asbestos dust sampling data summary table, Liberty Street

NYC-WTC_000140750 – NYC-WTC_000140751

Summary table of asbestos fiber concentrations in air and surface wipe samples from Liberty Street and background locations.

2 pages
Illegible document excerpt, EPA Indoor Air Working Group

NYC-WTC_000140752 – NYC-WTC_000140753

Unreadable text fragment from a document within the EPA Indoor Air Working Group meeting files.

2 pages
Illegible document excerpt, EPA Indoor Air Working Group

NYC-WTC_000140754 – NYC-WTC_000140755

Unreadable text fragment from a document within the EPA Indoor Air Working Group meeting files.

2 pages
Illegible document excerpt, EPA Indoor Air Working Group

NYC-WTC_000140756

Unreadable text fragment from a document within the EPA Indoor Air Working Group meeting files.

1 pages
Illegible document excerpt, EPA Indoor Air Working Group

NYC-WTC_000140757

Unreadable text fragment from a document within the EPA Indoor Air Working Group meeting files.

1 pages
WTC Indoor Air Working Group contact list, March 2002

NYC-WTC_000140758 – NYC-WTC_000140759

Contact directory for NYC DEP, DOH, OEM, and other agencies regarding the World Trade Center indoor air working group activities.

2 pages
WTC dust cleaning protocol test descriptions, 2002

NYC-WTC_000140760

Description of four testing protocols for residential and commercial vacuum cleaning methods to remove WTC dust.

1 pages
EPA Indoor Air Working Group agenda, April 25, 2002

NYC-WTC_000140761

Meeting agenda covering study issues, DEP updates, chemicals of concern, and FEMA submissions for the WTC cleanup.

1 pages
WTC dust cleaning cancellation policy memo, February 2003

NYC-WTC_000140762

Memo outlining procedures for cancelling cleaning requests and scheduling HVAC inspections within a ten-week timeframe.

1 pages
WTC dust cleaning and testing request statistics summary

NYC-WTC_000140763

Summary table of total requests, apartments cleaned, and buildings cleared for HVAC evaluation across multiple contractors.

1 pages
WTC Dust Cleaning Program contractor invoices, 2003

NYC-WTC_000140764

Financial record listing payments and contract amounts for various contractors involved in the WTC dust cleaning initiative.

1 pages
EPA Indoor Air Working Group agenda, December 2002

NYC-WTC_000140765 – NYC-WTC_000140766

Meeting agenda covering uncleaned units, project results, and the WTC dust cleanup program status.

2 pages
Illegible document excerpt, EPA Indoor Air Working Group

NYC-WTC_000140767 – NYC-WTC_000140768

Unreadable text fragment from a document within the EPA Indoor Air Working Group meeting files.

2 pages
EPA Indoor Air Working Group meeting notes, vacuum equipment clearance

NYC-WTC_000140769

Notes listing various vacuum types cleared for use in WTC dust cleanup operations.

1 pages
EPA Indoor Air Working Group agenda, March 2002

NYC-WTC_000140770 – NYC-WTC_000140771

Agenda for the EPA Indoor Air Working Group meeting on March 13, 2002, covering WTC dust cleanup and data updates.

2 pages
EPA Indoor Air Working Group agenda, January 2003

NYC-WTC_000140772

Meeting agenda including DEP updates, data reviews, and the WTC dust cleanup program status.

1 pages
EPA WTC working group meeting agenda, August 2003

NYC-WTC_000140773

Agenda for the EPA WTC Indoor Monitoring meeting on August 8, 2003, focusing on contaminant results and communication plans.

1 pages
EPA Clean-up Initiative meeting notes, May 2002

NYC-WTC_000140774

Meeting notes discussing the EPA clean-up initiative scope, contractor coordination, and legal requirements for testing.

1 pages
EPA Indoor Air Working Group meeting notes, illegible excerpt

NYC-WTC_000140775

Illegible handwritten notes from an EPA Indoor Air Working Group meeting file.

1 pages
EPA indoor air working group meeting agenda, April 2003

NYC-WTC_000140776

Meeting agenda from April 13, 2003, covering WTC air quality projects, chemical assessment, and project results presentation.

1 pages
Comments on WTC Cleaning Contract Scope of Work, June 2002

NYC-WTC_000140777

Departmental feedback regarding cleaning triggers, clearance levels, and supervision requirements for the WTC contract.

1 pages
WTC Building Owner Air Information Summary Report

NYC-WTC_000140779

Statistical summary of bulk and air samples submitted by building owners and results of asbestos complaints since 9/11.

1 pages