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199 documents · 1,334 pages

Inter-agency working group meeting announcement

NYC-WTC_000152908 – NYC-WTC_000152909

EPA notification to multi-agency group about upcoming inter-agency working group coordination meeting.

2 pages
Remediation contractor insurance premium quotes, May 2002

NYC-WTC_000152919 – NYC-WTC_000152921

Memo dated May 13, 2002 comparing insurance coverage premiums from three remediation firms for $50 million in coverage with quotes ranging from $50,000 to $193,000.

3 pages
DEP memo on FEMA program concerns and legal department requests,

NYC-WTC_000152922 – NYC-WTC_000152923

Memo discussing calls regarding FEMA's nervousness about the City backing out of a program and legal requests for changes to proposed language.

2 pages
Environmental risk insurance coverage proposal memo, July 2002

NYC-WTC_000152924 – NYC-WTC_000152927

Memo dated July 19, 2002 discussing AIG's offer to provide $90 million in additional environmental liability insurance for World Trade Center residential apartment cleanup at…

4 pages
Memo regarding exterior cleanup insurance requirements, May 2002

NYC-WTC_000152932 – NYC-WTC_000152933

Memo confirms no change order is needed for exterior cleanup contracts to increase insurance requirements.

2 pages
Memo regarding insurance requirements for exterior clean-up contracts, May 2002

NYC-WTC_000152934 – NYC-WTC_000152938

DEP memo confirms no change order is needed to increase insurance requirements for exterior cleanup contracts.

5 pages
Correspondence regarding FEMA contamination certification criteria, Dec 2002

NYC-WTC_000152939 – NYC-WTC_000152942

Legal and DEP officials discuss concerns about certifying premises as contaminated for FEMA reimbursement purposes.

4 pages
DEP inter-agency memo re: cleaning criteria, November 2002

NYC-WTC_000152943

DEP correspondence regarding proposed criteria for cleaning requests from city agencies (BoE and CUNY) following the WTC collapse, requiring approval from NYC DEP and Department…

1 pages
Memo regarding FEMA cleanup criteria for schools, Dec 2002

NYC-WTC_000152944 – NYC-WTC_000152947

DEP responds to FEMA regarding established criteria for cleaning school buildings following the World Trade Center collapse.

4 pages
Memo regarding FEMA reimbursement letters and economic data, June 2002

NYC-WTC_000152948 – NYC-WTC_000152951

Memo requests assistance in gathering economic development numbers to support a FEMA reimbursement request.

4 pages
Memo regarding FEMA letter and economic development language, June 2002

NYC-WTC_000152952 – NYC-WTC_000152953

DEP official discusses calls from Laurel McChordford and FEMA concerns about the City backing out of a program while awaiting economic development language.

2 pages
Memo on asbestos scope for unoccupied buildings, July 2002

NYC-WTC_000152954 – NYC-WTC_000152955

DEP official outlines options for cleaning unoccupied buildings to satisfy FEMA funding requirements for asbestos abatement.

2 pages
Memo on asbestos scope for unoccupied buildings, July 2002

NYC-WTC_000152956 – NYC-WTC_000152958

DEP outlines options for cleaning unoccupied buildings to satisfy FEMA funding requirements for asbestos abatement.

3 pages
DEP Bureau of Air, Noise, and Asbestos letterhead

NYC-WTC_000152963 – NYC-WTC_000152965

Contact information for the Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Air, Noise, and Asbestos in Corona.

3 pages
Comptroller approval for emergency asbestos abatement at 114 Liberty Street,

NYC-WTC_000152966

Office of the Comptroller grants written approval for an emergency procurement to clean the interior of 114 Liberty Street.

1 pages
Comptroller approval for emergency asbestos abatement at 114 Liberty Street,

NYC-WTC_000152967 – NYC-WTC_000152969

The Office of the Comptroller grants written approval for an emergency procurement to clean the interior of 114 Liberty Street.

3 pages
Memo on cost of indoor cleanup for FEMA and EPA,

NYC-WTC_000152970 – NYC-WTC_000152971

DEP official provides an assessment of initial cleanup activities and testing programs intended to satisfy FEMA and EPA requirements.

2 pages
Memo with cost assessment for indoor cleanup program, undated

NYC-WTC_000152972 – NYC-WTC_000152973

DEP provides a cost assessment for an initial indoor cleanup and testing program intended to satisfy FEMA and EPA requirements.

2 pages
DEP-EPA asbestos sampling scope coordination, July 2002

NYC-WTC_000152974 – NYC-WTC_000152975

Correspondence coordinating asbestos sampling validation and scope requirements for common spaces between DEP and EPA.

2 pages
Indoor air work timeline and project schedule, August 2002

NYC-WTC_000152976 – NYC-WTC_000152977

Memo forwarding an informal project matrix for September 3, 2002 work commencement with attached timeline spreadsheet.

2 pages
Document with illegible text or heavy formatting artifacts, undated

NYC-WTC_000152978 – NYC-WTC_000152984

A document page containing mostly unreadable characters and formatting artifacts, likely a scanned form or corrupted file.

7 pages
Document with illegible text or heavy formatting artifacts, undated

NYC-WTC_000152985 – NYC-WTC_000152990

A document page containing mostly unreadable characters and formatting artifacts, likely a scanned form or corrupted file.

6 pages
FEMA/EPA coordination memo and draft document, April 2002

NYC-WTC_000152991 – NYC-WTC_000152993

Interagency memo distributing draft WTC FEMA document for commissioner review with cost estimate additions pending.

3 pages
FEMA/EPA coordination memo and draft document, April 2002

NYC-WTC_000152994 – NYC-WTC_000152996

Interagency memo forwarding WTC FEMA draft document to commissioners for review prior to finalization.

3 pages
FEMA/EPA coordination memo and draft document, April 2002

NYC-WTC_000152997 – NYC-WTC_000152999

Coordination memo distributing WTC FEMA draft document for inter-agency commissioner review and comment.

3 pages
FEMA mission assignment proposal discussion, March 2002

NYC-WTC_000153000 – NYC-WTC_000153008

DEP correspondence regarding FEMA mission assignment and cost proposals for indoor air testing and cleanup.

9 pages
DEP HAZMAT project status memo, February 2002

NYC-WTC_000153009 – NYC-WTC_000153011

Forwarded memo regarding the status of DEP HAZMAT project worksheets, noting delays in finalization due to slow information collection from project representatives.

3 pages
Memo transmitting emergency expense estimates for WTC remediation, September 2001

NYC-WTC_000153012 – NYC-WTC_000153016

DEP Commissioner transmits preliminary emergency expense estimates for the Bureau of Air, Noise, and related remediation efforts.

5 pages
DERTA request for generators at WTC air monitoring sites, September

NYC-WTC_000153017 – NYC-WTC_000153022

Memorandum requesting portable gasoline generators to power air sampling equipment at World Trade Center disaster sites.

6 pages
Mayor's memo establishing FEMA funding coordinating committee, June 2002

NYC-WTC_000153023 – NYC-WTC_000153024

Mayor establishes an OMB coordinating committee to review and prioritize all agency funding requests prior to submission to FEMA.

2 pages
Mayor's Office memo on FEMA funding coordination committee, June 2002

NYC-WTC_000153025 – NYC-WTC_000153033

Memorandum establishing an OMB coordinating committee to review and prioritize city agency funding requests for reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

9 pages
EPA OIG Report review and response coordination memo, July 2003

NYC-WTC_000153079 – NYC-WTC_000153080

Memo requesting agency review and written response to critical comments regarding NYC in EPA OIG report.

2 pages
EPA NESHAP excerpts coordination memo, July 2003

NYC-WTC_000153081 – NYC-WTC_000153088

Forwarded memo distributing excerpts from EPA NESHAP document to NYC agencies for informational purposes.

8 pages
EPA-DEP coordination memo with document excerpts, July 2003

NYC-WTC_000153089 – NYC-WTC_000153095

Forwarded memo distributing EPA-DEP revised final document excerpts to NYC agencies for informational purposes.

7 pages
EPA program revisions and coordination memo, July 2003

NYC-WTC_000153096 – NYC-WTC_000153111

Interagency memo circulating EPA revisions for NESHAP and related programs with request for legal and agency comments.

16 pages
DEP internal memo regarding OIG coordination, June 2003

NYC-WTC_000153112 – NYC-WTC_000153114

Internal departmental memo forwarding a request from NYC Law Department for a meeting on an undisclosed OIG-related matter affecting WTC recovery efforts.

3 pages
Memo re: review of EPA draft report excerpts, June 2003

NYC-WTC_000153115 – NYC-WTC_000153121

Memo analyzing excerpts from an EPA draft report on WTC cleanup and disputing the characterization of agency coordination.

7 pages
Memo re: EPA air testing program status, September 2002

NYC-WTC_000153122 – NYC-WTC_000153123

Memo outlining progress on EPA air testing programs, FEMA funding, and communication plans for Lower Manhattan.

2 pages
DEP chronology of World Trade Center cleanup activities, April 2002

NYC-WTC_000153124 – NYC-WTC_000153126

Draft memorandum providing a timeline of Department of Environmental Protection actions taken during the initial World Trade Center response and cleanup.

3 pages
DEP draft memo on WTC cleanup chronology, April 2002

NYC-WTC_000153127 – NYC-WTC_000153129

Draft memorandum outlining a chronology of Department of Environmental Protection activities conducted during the initial response and cleanup at the World Trade Center.

3 pages
Notes re: WTC cleanup initiative coordination, May 2002

NYC-WTC_000153130

Internal notes documenting coordination between EPA, FEMA, and City Law regarding testing protocols for the WTC cleanup initiative.

1 pages
Memo re: DEP outdoor asbestos air monitoring, Oct 2001

NYC-WTC_000153131 – NYC-WTC_000153133

Memo describing DEP's outdoor asbestos air monitoring network, testing methods (PCM/TEM), and lack of national outdoor standards.

3 pages
Memo re: WTC site perimeter safety, Oct 2001

NYC-WTC_000153134 – NYC-WTC_000153135

Memo recommending permanent barriers at Ground Zero before moving the safe site perimeter closer to the disaster zone.

2 pages
Memo re: EPA air testing program status, September 2002

NYC-WTC_000153136 – NYC-WTC_000153137

Memo outlining progress on EPA air testing programs, FEMA funding, and communication plans for Lower Manhattan.

2 pages
Memo re: WTC site perimeter safety, Oct 2001

NYC-WTC_000153138 – NYC-WTC_000153148

Memo recommending permanent barriers at Ground Zero before moving the safe site perimeter closer to the disaster zone.

11 pages
DEP internal routing form, Oct 2001

NYC-WTC_000153149 – NYC-WTC_000153150

Internal routing sheet for a DEP Commissioner's office document regarding environmental compliance or site safety actions.

2 pages
Memo re: WTC site perimeter safety, Oct 2001

NYC-WTC_000153151 – NYC-WTC_000153152

Memorandum advising against moving the site perimeter closer to ground zero due to dynamic hazards and lack of outdoor asbestos standards.

2 pages
DEP memo on WTC site perimeter safety, Oct 2001

NYC-WTC_000153153 – NYC-WTC_000153155

Memo stating that moving the site perimeter closer to Ground Zero is unsafe due to dynamic hazards and lack of outdoor asbestos standards.

3 pages
DEP fax cover sheet, May 2002

NYC-WTC_000153156 – NYC-WTC_000153159

Fax cover sheet from the NYC Department of Environmental Protection sent to a corporate entity in May 2002.

4 pages
DEP fax transmission header and cover sheet, May 2002

NYC-WTC_000153160

Fax cover sheet from the NYC Department of Environmental Protection transmitting documents regarding environmental compliance or site status.

1 pages
Suspected asbestos in WTC debris bulletin, February 2002

NYC-WTC_000153161 – NYC-WTC_000153162

High-priority notification forwarding DDC Environmental Health & Safety bulletin regarding suspected asbestos-containing materials in WTC debris.

2 pages
Debris survey listing, April 2002

NYC-WTC_000153163 – NYC-WTC_000153164

Memo transmitting debris survey documentation with attachment for WTC cleanup tracking.

2 pages
Memo on asbestos dust sampling methods, May 2002

NYC-WTC_000153165 – NYC-WTC_000153166

Memo discussing industry debate over microvacuum and surface wipe techniques for asbestos dust sampling.

2 pages
DEP memo on asbestos dust sampling methods, May 2002

NYC-WTC_000153167 – NYC-WTC_000153168

Memo stating that microvacuum and surface wipe techniques are not recognized for asbestos sampling due to lack of precision.

2 pages
DEP memo on complaint resolution and inspections, Feb 2002

NYC-WTC_000153169 – NYC-WTC_000153170

Memo detailing the resolution of 43 post-hearing complaints regarding asbestos and status of exterior building inspections.

2 pages
Asbestos air sampling results at five borough locations, October 2001

NYC-WTC_000153171 – NYC-WTC_000153172

Lab report detailing asbestos sampling results from five locations (one per borough) as of September 14, 2001, with most results below residential reoccupancy thresholds.

2 pages
DEP asbestos complaint and inspection coordination memo, February 2002

NYC-WTC_000153173 – NYC-WTC_000153174

Forwarded memo discussing resolution of 43 post-hearing complaints regarding asbestos, with status on inspections and outreach to building owners.

2 pages
Asbestos regulations and WTC scope of work memo, July 2002

NYC-WTC_000153175 – NYC-WTC_000153176

Memo discussing EPA and DEP positions on NYC asbestos regulations applicability to WTC Scope A cleanup.

2 pages
Memo on non-friable asbestos abatement policy, Feb 1999

NYC-WTC_000153177 – NYC-WTC_000153183

Memo clarifying enforcement policy for abating normally non-friable asbestos in single and two-family homes.

7 pages
DEP memo proposing air sampling plan, Sep 2001

NYC-WTC_000153184 – NYC-WTC_000153191

Memo submitting a proposed air sampling plan to commence on September 14, 2001, near the WTC hot zone.

8 pages
DEP memo proposing air sampling plan, Sep 2001

NYC-WTC_000153192 – NYC-WTC_000153199

Memo submitting a proposed air sampling plan to commence on September 14, 2001, near the WTC hot zone.

8 pages
Air quality particulate matter guidance, NYC, Oct 2001

NYC-WTC_000153200 – NYC-WTC_000153207

Public health guidance on reducing exposure to smoke and dust from WTC collapse.

8 pages
Air Quality Particulate Matter Fact Sheet, NYC, Oct 2001

NYC-WTC_000153208 – NYC-WTC_000153213

Public health guidance on reducing exposure to smoke and dust particulates following the WTC collapse.

6 pages
Draft VOC air sampling plan for WTC community, Oct 2001

NYC-WTC_000153214 – NYC-WTC_000153219

Draft plan to assess community exposure to volatile organic compounds and particulate matter near the WTC site.

6 pages
Ambient dust sampling protocol for residential areas, Oct 2001

NYC-WTC_000153220 – NYC-WTC_000153240

Draft protocol outlining objectives and locations for assessing airborne and settled dust exposures in residential areas.

21 pages
Ambient Dust Sampling Protocol Near WTC, Oct 2001

NYC-WTC_000153241 – NYC-WTC_000153246

Draft protocol for assessing airborne and settled dust exposures in residential areas following the World Trade Center collapse.

6 pages
Ambient Dust Sampling Protocol Near WTC, Oct 2001

NYC-WTC_000153247 – NYC-WTC_000153257

Draft protocol for assessing airborne and settled dust exposures in residential areas following the World Trade Center collapse.

11 pages
Ambient Dust Sampling Protocol Near WTC, Oct 2001

NYC-WTC_000153258 – NYC-WTC_000153278

Draft protocol for assessing airborne and settled dust exposures in residential areas following the World Trade Center collapse.

21 pages
Conference call memo on WTC air sampling, Oct 2001

NYC-WTC_000153279 – NYC-WTC_000153284

Summary of a conference call discussing indoor and outdoor sampling plans and dioxin levels at WTC sites.

6 pages
Fact sheet for routine home cleaning, NYC, Feb 2002

NYC-WTC_000153285 – NYC-WTC_000153289

Guidance for residents on safely removing dust and debris from homes in lower Manhattan following the WTC collapse.

5 pages
Fact Sheet for Routine Home Cleaning, WTC Area, Feb 2002

NYC-WTC_000153290 – NYC-WTC_000153292

Guidance for residents on routine cleaning procedures to remove dust and debris from homes in the lower Manhattan area.

3 pages
Fact Sheet for Routine Home Cleaning, WTC Area, Feb 2002

NYC-WTC_000153293 – NYC-WTC_000153296

Guidance for residents on routine cleaning procedures to remove dust and debris from homes in the lower Manhattan area.

4 pages
Fact Sheet for Routine Home Cleaning, WTC Area, Feb 2002

NYC-WTC_000153297 – NYC-WTC_000153300

Guidance for residents on routine cleaning procedures to remove dust and debris from homes in the lower Manhattan area.

4 pages
Fact Sheet for Routine Home Cleaning, WTC Area, Feb 2002

NYC-WTC_000153301 – NYC-WTC_000153304

Guidance for residents on routine cleaning procedures to remove dust and debris from homes in the lower Manhattan area.

4 pages
Draft fact sheet for home cleaning, Feb 2002

NYC-WTC_000153305 – NYC-WTC_000153307

Draft guidance from NYC agencies on routine cleaning procedures for homes in the lower Manhattan area following the WTC collapse.

3 pages
Advisory for commercial building re-occupancy, Sept 2001

NYC-WTC_000153308 – NYC-WTC_000153310

Draft advisory outlining required safety assessments and utility checks before allowing residents to return to buildings near the World Trade Center.

3 pages
Memo on health and safety for DOH employees returning, Oct

NYC-WTC_000153311 – NYC-WTC_000153312

Memorandum from the Commissioner of Health regarding steps taken to ensure employee safety upon return to downtown buildings after September 11.

2 pages
Red Zone access memorandum, NYC OEM, Oct 2001

NYC-WTC_000153313 – NYC-WTC_000153315

Updated memorandum defining the Red Zone boundaries and listing authorized agencies for entry into the restricted area.

3 pages
Red Zone identification requirements, NYC OEM, Oct 2001

NYC-WTC_000153316

List of agencies permitted access to the WTC Red Zone with specific identification credentials as of October 15, 2001.

1 pages
Asbestos fact sheet for public, NYC, Feb 2002

NYC-WTC_000153317 – NYC-WTC_000153318

Public information sheet explaining asbestos properties and its presence in World Trade Center materials and debris.

2 pages
Draft Asbestos fact sheet for public, NYC, Feb 2002

NYC-WTC_000153319 – NYC-WTC_000153320

Draft informational document explaining asbestos properties and its presence in World Trade Center materials and debris.

2 pages
NYCDOH air quality fact sheet on WTC dust and health

NYC-WTC_000153321 – NYC-WTC_000153323

Fact sheet explaining health impacts of WTC dust and smoke with recommendations for protection.

3 pages
NYCDOH Air Quality Fact Sheet Draft, Sept 2001

NYC-WTC_000153324 – NYC-WTC_000153326

Draft fact sheet from NYC Department of Health regarding air quality impacts and health complaints following the WTC collapse.

3 pages
DEP memo on electronic evidence preservation meeting Sept 2003

NYC-WTC_000153327 – NYC-WTC_000153332

Memo summarizing a September 2003 meeting regarding the identification and preservation of DEP electronic records.

6 pages
DEP meeting minutes regarding electronic evidence, September 2003

NYC-WTC_000153333 – NYC-WTC_000153338

Internal DEP memo forwarding meeting minutes from EPA headquarters concerning electronic evidence, with review and comment requested from staff.

6 pages
DEP internal comments on EPA draft report, June 2003

NYC-WTC_000153339 – NYC-WTC_000153340

Internal DEP memo providing reactions to EPA draft report excerpts on cleanup actions by City and EPA, discussing division of indoor and outdoor cleanup responsibilities.

2 pages
Memo forwarding EPA-NESHAP revised final document excerpts, July 2003

NYC-WTC_000153341 – NYC-WTC_000153348

Internal DEP memo forwarding excerpts from EPA-NESHAP revised final document to multiple city agencies for information.

8 pages
Memo regarding EPA-DEP air quality survey findings, July 2003

NYC-WTC_000153349 – NYC-WTC_000153355

Internal memo regarding survey results showing residents desired more air quality information and did not follow recommended cleaning procedures.

7 pages
Memo forwarding revised document to Law Department, August 2003

NYC-WTC_000153356 – NYC-WTC_000153362

Internal DEP forwarding of revised document to Law Department for review, with contact information provided for questions.

7 pages
Memo with comments on EPA draft document, August 2003

NYC-WTC_000153363 – NYC-WTC_000153370

Multi-agency memo with quick comments on EPA draft document, distributed across Health, DDC, OEM, DEP, and Buildings departments.

8 pages
DEP internal comments on EPA draft report, June 2003

NYC-WTC_000153371 – NYC-WTC_000153372

Internal DEP memo providing reactions to EPA draft report excerpts on cleanup actions by City and EPA, discussing division of indoor and outdoor cleanup responsibilities.

2 pages
Law Department document forwarding, August 2003

NYC-WTC_000153373 – NYC-WTC_000153380

Internal forwarding of revised document to Law Department with contact information for follow-up questions.

8 pages
EPA response letter with respirator section revisions, August 2003

NYC-WTC_000153381

Law Department memo transmitting draft letter to EPA with proposed changes and line-item revisions to respirator section, with deadline for response.

1 pages
Comments recommending removal of respirator sections from EPA report

NYC-WTC_000153382 – NYC-WTC_000153393

Document arguing that respirator safety issues fall under OSHA jurisdiction and should be removed from the EPA review.

12 pages