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Folder label / City-provided: WTC DC TO RC LETTERS CALLEHAN WHITMAN ETC. WARD DOCTOROFF KENNY

84 documents · 365 pages

WTC environmental records preservation directive

NYC-WTC_000151341

Administrative notice requiring preservation of original World Trade Center documents as evidence for potential future legal proceedings.

1 pages
DEP letter on indoor air quality sampling results at 80

NYC-WTC_000151342 – NYC-WTC_000151344

Letter reporting DEP air monitoring results for particulate and fiber at a specific agency office showing levels below detection.

3 pages
DEP memo on asbestos-containing material clean-up procedures, Sep 2001

NYC-WTC_000151345 – NYC-WTC_000151347

A memorandum outlining required procedures for building owners to follow when cleaning up debris and dust affected by the WTC attack.

3 pages
DEP memo on asbestos-containing material clean-up procedures, Sep 2001

NYC-WTC_000151348 – NYC-WTC_000151349

A memorandum outlining required procedures for building owners to follow when cleaning up debris and dust affected by the WTC attack.

2 pages
DEP letter on joint air dust water sampling, Oct 2001

NYC-WTC_000151350 – NYC-WTC_000151351

A DEP letter describing joint agency efforts to sample air, dust, and water in Lower Manhattan following the September 11 attacks.

2 pages
DEP letter on joint environmental sampling overview, Oct 2001

NYC-WTC_000151352 – NYC-WTC_000151353

A DEP letter describing joint agency efforts to sample air, dust, and water in Lower Manhattan following the September 11 attacks.

2 pages
Public notice on building system clean-up procedures, Sep 2001

NYC-WTC_000151354 – NYC-WTC_000151356

A public notice advising building owners to replace HVAC filters and inspect for asbestos before restarting systems after the WTC attack.

3 pages
Memo on safe site perimeter controls at Ground Zero, Oct

NYC-WTC_000151357 – NYC-WTC_000151360

A memorandum recommending the erection of a permanent barrier around Ground Zero to ensure safety during clean-up operations.

4 pages
DEP memo on 114 Liberty Street clearance data validity, Aug

NYC-WTC_000151361 – NYC-WTC_000151378

A letter defending the validity of DEP and contractor data used to clear residential units at 114 Liberty Street for re-occupancy.

18 pages
DEP confirmation of clean-up completion at 114 Liberty Street, Apr

NYC-WTC_000151379 – NYC-WTC_000151391

A letter confirming that DEP has completed all specified clean-up and monitoring activities for 114 Liberty Street.

13 pages
Memo authorizing emergency air sampling agent, Sep 2001

NYC-WTC_000151392

A memorandum designating a contractor employee as an authorized agent for collecting air samples under the Declaration of Emergency.

1 pages
Memo on asbestos dust sampling methods debate, May 2002

NYC-WTC_000151393 – NYC-WTC_000151395

A letter addressing industry debates regarding the reliability of microvacuum and wipe techniques for asbestos sampling.

3 pages
DEP correspondence on carpeting testing at [name] North, Jan 2003

NYC-WTC_000151396 – NYC-WTC_000151398

A letter responding to inquiries about carpeting testing and cleaning procedures at a specific building in coordination with the EPA.

3 pages
DEP review of asbestos air sampling for NYC Department of

NYC-WTC_000151399 – NYC-WTC_000151400

A letter confirming that submitted asbestos air sampling reports for a school meet AHERA clearance and re-occupancy criteria.

2 pages
DEP report on WTC vicinity building exterior assessments, Feb 2002

NYC-WTC_000151401 – NYC-WTC_000151406

A letter summarizing visual assessments of outdoor clean-ups and debris presence on buildings near the World Trade Center site.

6 pages
Mayor's Office memo on exterior debris removal from WTC vicinity,

NYC-WTC_000151407 – NYC-WTC_000151409

A letter from the Mayor's Office to FEMA regarding the public interest in removing asbestos-containing debris from building exteriors.

3 pages
DEP memo on WTC environmental assessment roles, Oct 2001

NYC-WTC_000151410 – NYC-WTC_000151412

Memo outlining DEP's role in determining scope of environmental assessments and cleanup requirements for the World Trade Center site.

3 pages
DEP chronology of WTC cleanup activities, April 2002

NYC-WTC_000151413 – NYC-WTC_000151418

Memorandum providing a timeline of DEP's initial response and coordinated street cleanup efforts at the World Trade Center site.

6 pages
DEP chronology of WTC cleanup activities, April 2002

NYC-WTC_000151419 – NYC-WTC_000151420

Memorandum providing a timeline of DEP's initial response and coordinated street cleanup efforts at the World Trade Center site.

2 pages
EPA-DEP letter on residential building cleanup near WTC, Aug 2002

NYC-WTC_000151421 – NYC-WTC_000151424

Announcement of a joint EPA and DEP project to remove dust and debris from buildings and structures near the World Trade Center site.

4 pages
DEP memo forwarding asbestos audit results, March 2000

NYC-WTC_000151425 – NYC-WTC_000151436

Letter forwarding audit results of an individual's asbestos survey and hazard assessment records to a requesting office.

12 pages
DEP memo forwarding asbestos audit results, March 2000

NYC-WTC_000151437

Letter forwarding audit results of an individual's asbestos survey and hazard assessment records to a requesting office.

1 pages
Congressional committee correspondence, March 2002

NYC-WTC_000151438 – NYC-WTC_000151440

Letter or document involving a U.S. Congressional committee related to environmental and public works matters, received by DEP in March 2002.

3 pages
Congressional committee correspondence, March 2002

NYC-WTC_000151441 – NYC-WTC_000151443

Letter or document involving a U.S. Congressional committee related to environmental and public works matters, received by DEP in March 2002.

3 pages
EPA Region II memo regarding World Trade Center site, [date

NYC-WTC_000151444 – NYC-WTC_000151448

Correspondence from EPA Region II concerning activities and assessments at the World Trade Center site.

5 pages
EPA letter on WTC relocation and furniture program, Oct 2002

NYC-WTC_000151449 – NYC-WTC_000151451

Letter confirming a cooperative program with the Red Cross to fund relocation and furniture replacement for residents affected by WTC cleanup.

3 pages
DEP memo on WTC vicinity building assessments, March 2002

NYC-WTC_000151452 – NYC-WTC_000151453

Memorandum describing site visits and visual assessments of buildings near the World Trade Center to evaluate debris and contamination.

2 pages
DEP concurrence on carpet removal at WTC schools, March 2003

NYC-WTC_000151456 – NYC-WTC_000151458

Letter confirming DEP's agreement with EPA and DOH recommendations to remove contaminated carpet from schools impacted by the World Trade Center collapse.

3 pages
DEP memo on FEMA funding for downtown cleaning, June 2002

NYC-WTC_000151459 – NYC-WTC_000151463

Memorandum regarding a final letter to FEMA to justify funding for residential apartment cleaning programs in Lower Manhattan.

5 pages
DEP internal note on FEMA funding justification, June 2002

NYC-WTC_000151464 – NYC-WTC_000151467

Internal memo coordinating the signing of a letter to FEMA to secure funding for downtown Manhattan building cleaning projects.

4 pages
DEP memo on transition of Lower Manhattan cleanup duties, June

NYC-WTC_000151468

Memorandum requesting assistance in transitioning DEP's responsibility for Lower Manhattan cleanup activities and ensuring FEMA funding.

1 pages
Legal memo on Commissioner's Order for contaminated building, July 2002

NYC-WTC_000151469 – NYC-WTC_000151470

Counsel memo discussing the issuance of a Commissioner's Order to an unresponsive owner of a building extensively contaminated with WTC residue.

2 pages
DEP letter to EPA on WTC indoor dust cleaning scope,

NYC-WTC_000151471 – NYC-WTC_000151480

Letter advising EPA that DEP's Bureau of Environmental Compliance reviewed the draft cleaning contract scope for World Trade Center indoor dust cleaning.

10 pages
Assemblyman Silver letter to EPA Administrator, May 2002

NYC-WTC_000151481 – NYC-WTC_000151482

Correspondence from a State Assembly member to the EPA Administrator regarding environmental protection efforts at the World Trade Center site.

2 pages
DEP internal routing form with action items, [date illegible]

NYC-WTC_000151483 – NYC-WTC_000151485

Internal DEP memorandum routing form with checkboxes for document handling actions, outcome tracking, and coordination across city agencies.

3 pages
DEP letter to EPA on relocation program concerns, Aug 2002

NYC-WTC_000151486 – NYC-WTC_000151488

Letter expressing concern that commitments regarding resident relocation and furniture replacement under the WTC cleanup program may be jeopardized.

3 pages
DEP letter on WTC dust cleaning program security, Sep 2002

NYC-WTC_000151489 – NYC-WTC_000151491

Letter from DEP requesting contractors provide additional security for the World Trade Center dust cleaning program.

3 pages
DEP internal routing form with action items, [date illegible]

NYC-WTC_000151492 – NYC-WTC_000151495

Internal DEP memorandum routing form with checkboxes for document handling actions, outcome tracking, and coordination across city agencies.

4 pages
EPA letter on residential assistance program deadline extension, Sep 2002

NYC-WTC_000151496 – NYC-WTC_000151500

Letter from EPA discussing a request to extend the registration deadline for residents seeking cleaning and testing under the joint residential assistance program.

5 pages
DEP internal routing form with action items, [date illegible]

NYC-WTC_000151501 – NYC-WTC_000151503

Internal DEP memorandum routing form with checkboxes for document handling actions, outcome tracking, and coordination across city agencies.

3 pages
DEP internal routing form with action items, [date illegible]

NYC-WTC_000151504 – NYC-WTC_000151509

Internal DEP memorandum routing form with checkboxes for document handling actions, outcome tracking, and coordination across city agencies.

6 pages
EPA memo on WTC contractor pricing issues meeting, Nov 2002

NYC-WTC_000151510 – NYC-WTC_000151516

Letter summarizing meetings with contractors regarding pricing concerns and resolutions for the World Trade Center cleanup program.

7 pages
DEP letter on asbestos concerns at 105 [name], Jan 2003

NYC-WTC_000151517 – NYC-WTC_000151518

Letter responding to concerns regarding asbestos from the World Trade Center collapse within a building at 105 [name].

2 pages
DEP WTC activities chronology, April 2002

NYC-WTC_000151519 – NYC-WTC_000151520

Memorandum from DEP to Health Department summarizing chronology of WTC-related activities including cleanup coordination, air quality monitoring, and building reopening advisories.

2 pages
Mayor letter on WTC debris removal from buildings, Jun 2002

NYC-WTC_000151521 – NYC-WTC_000151523

Letter to FEMA regarding the public interest in removing asbestos-containing dust and debris from building exteriors near the World Trade Center.

3 pages
EPA letter on 114 Liberty Street clearance results, Apr 2003

NYC-WTC_000151524 – NYC-WTC_000151528

EPA Region II letter confirming that primary and secondary clearance levels for asbestos and other contaminants were met at 114 Liberty Street.

5 pages
EPA invoice review notice for WTC cleanup contractor, Oct 2003

NYC-WTC_000151531

EPA letter notifying a contractor that submitted invoices require additional documentation or justification before final payment approval.

1 pages
EPA response letter on WTC asbestos sampling, Mar 2002

NYC-WTC_000151534

Official EPA response clarifying agency position on asbestos sampling and analysis procedures following a request from the NYC Department of Health.

1 pages
EPA Region II letterhead fragment, date unknown

NYC-WTC_000151535 – NYC-WTC_000151539

Fragmented page showing only the United States Environmental Protection Agency Region II letterhead without specific content or date.

5 pages
EPA response to NYC regarding WTC indoor testing data, Aug

NYC-WTC_000151540 – NYC-WTC_000151542

EPA letter responding to inquiries about the World Trade Center cleanup program, providing data on building contamination testing and environmental health impacts.

3 pages
EPA request for NYPD aerial photography, Sep 2003

NYC-WTC_000151543

Letter requesting access to NYPD aerial photographs from September 11 to assist in evaluating debris dispersal from the World Trade Center collapse.

1 pages
EPA response on WTC dust cleanup program, Mar 2003

NYC-WTC_000151544 – NYC-WTC_000151547

Letter responding to inquiries about the joint EPA and DEP program designed to protect residents from residual dust at the World Trade Center site.

4 pages
OSHA letter on asbestos monitoring data for contractors, Jun 2002

NYC-WTC_000151548 – NYC-WTC_000151552

OSHA letter to the EPA providing a description of asbestos monitoring data used for selecting personal protective equipment for cleanup contractors.

5 pages
OSHA response on asbestos monitoring data for contractors, Jun 2002

NYC-WTC_000151553 – NYC-WTC_000151554

A June 14, 2002 letter from OSHA to the EPA providing a description of asbestos monitoring data used for selecting personal protective equipment for cleanup contractors.

2 pages
EPA response letter regarding WTC dust program, March 2003

NYC-WTC_000151555 – NYC-WTC_000151566

EPA Region 2 responds to a congressional inquiry about the joint EPA-DEP program for testing and cleaning lower Manhattan homes after the WTC collapse.

12 pages
EPA response regarding WTC residential cleaning and testing program

NYC-WTC_000151567 – NYC-WTC_000151576

EPA Region 2 response to inquiry about the joint EPA-DEP World Trade Center residential dust cleanup and testing program funded by FEMA, noting approximately 5,300 requests…

10 pages
Internal routing memo regarding WTC dust program comments

NYC-WTC_000151577 – NYC-WTC_000151580

Internal routing form used to track comments, reports, and actions related to the World Trade Center environmental cleanup program.

4 pages
Draft letter on indoor air funding support, May 2002

NYC-WTC_000151581 – NYC-WTC_000151584

EPA, FEMA, and NYC DEP staff correspondence discussing a draft letter regarding indoor air issues and funding support for World Trade Center-related environmental work.

4 pages
Assembly correspondence WTC cleanup coordination, May 2002

NYC-WTC_000151585 – NYC-WTC_000151586

Assembly member letter to EPA Region 2 and DEP regarding World Trade Center cleanup program coordination.

2 pages
Joint Economic Committee letterhead document, June 2002

NYC-WTC_000151587 – NYC-WTC_000151589

Document on Joint Economic Committee letterhead regarding government reform or economic issues related to the World Trade Center disaster response.

3 pages
Internal routing memo for WTC dust program correspondence

NYC-WTC_000151590 – NYC-WTC_000151594

Internal routing form used to track comments, reports, and actions related to the World Trade Center environmental cleanup program.

5 pages
Internal routing form for WTC environmental documents, date unknown

NYC-WTC_000151595 – NYC-WTC_000151603

A generic internal routing slip used to process correspondence and reports related to the World Trade Center environmental cleanup program.

9 pages
NYC Health Commissioner letter to EPA Administrator on WTC air,

NYC-WTC_000151604 – NYC-WTC_000151606

The NYC Health Commissioner writes to the EPA Administrator thanking them for environmental sampling efforts and expressing concerns about communications.

3 pages
NYC Health Commissioner letter to EPA Administrator on WTC air,

NYC-WTC_000151607 – NYC-WTC_000151609

The NYC Health Commissioner writes to the EPA Administrator thanking them for environmental sampling efforts and expressing concerns about communications.

3 pages
EPA request to suspend vehicle release from Fresh Kills Landfill,

NYC-WTC_000151610 – NYC-WTC_000151611

EPA Region 2 requests the suspension of releasing motor vehicles affected by WTC dust from storage at the Fresh Kills Landfill pending further discussion.

2 pages
EPA letter on WTC site visual assessments, Feb 2002

NYC-WTC_000151612 – NYC-WTC_000151617

EPA letter to DEP regarding visual assessments of building exteriors for debris in January and February 2002.

6 pages
EPA letter on WTC relocation funding program, Oct 2002

NYC-WTC_000151618 – NYC-WTC_000151619

EPA Region 2 Administrator responds to DEP regarding funding for relocation costs and furnishings in the WTC program.

2 pages
EPA response to DEP regarding WTC relocation funding program, Oct

NYC-WTC_000151620 – NYC-WTC_000151627

The EPA Region 2 Administrator responds to the NYC DEP about securing funding for relocation costs and furnishings under the World Trade Center cleanup program.

8 pages
EPA letter outlining indoor air objectives and schedule, April 2002

NYC-WTC_000151628 – NYC-WTC_000151633

EPA Region 2 provides a list of indoor air objectives and a proposed activity schedule for the joint EPA-City cleanup effort in lower Manhattan.

6 pages
EPA letter clarifying asbestos position, Mar 2002

NYC-WTC_000151634

EPA Region 2 Administrator clarifies agency position on asbestos sampling and distinguishes an employee's personal views from official policy.

1 pages
Memorandum on asbestos wipe sampling and cancer risk estimation, December

NYC-WTC_000151635 – NYC-WTC_000151653

EPA memorandum detailing plans for asbestos wipe sampling, projecting airborne dust levels, and estimating increased cancer risks from WTC dust exposure.

19 pages
EPA memorandum on WTC dust wipe sampling and cancer risk

NYC-WTC_000151654 – NYC-WTC_000151660

An EPA memorandum discussing asbestos wipe sampling, projected airborne levels from settled dust, and estimated cancer risks for World Trade Center cleanup scenarios.

7 pages
Fax cover sheet from Council on Environmental Quality, August 2000

NYC-WTC_000151664 – NYC-WTC_000151668

Cover sheet for a confidential fax transmission from the Executive Office of the President's Council on Environmental Quality regarding environmental matters.

5 pages
US Senate letter regarding WTC environmental protection measures, August 2002

NYC-WTC_000151669 – NYC-WTC_000151680

Senator correspondence to EPA Administrator expressing concerns about environmental protection and public health following September 11 attack on World Trade Center.

12 pages
DEP Bureau of Air memo header, undated

NYC-WTC_000151681 – NYC-WTC_000151684

Fax cover sheet or memo header from the DEP Bureau of Air, Noise, and Odor in Corona, New York.

4 pages
EPA response on environmental conditions and federal role, February 2002

NYC-WTC_000151685 – NYC-WTC_000151692

EPA addresses Senate concerns regarding environmental response to World Trade Center attack and federal government's monitoring and mitigation role.

8 pages
EPA task force establishment notice re WTC air quality Feb

NYC-WTC_000151697

Summary of EPA commitment to establish a task force for indoor air programs in Lower Manhattan following a February 2002 hearing.

1 pages
Red Cross letter re WTC resident cleaning assistance, July 2002

NYC-WTC_000151698 – NYC-WTC_000151701

Letter confirming Red Cross financial assistance for Lower Manhattan residents needing temporary accommodations during EPA apartment cleaning or testing processes.

4 pages
FEMA fax header re WTC inquiries, Aug 2002

NYC-WTC_000151702 – NYC-WTC_000151705

Fax transmission header from the New York State Office of Emergency Management regarding FEMA assistance eligibility.

4 pages