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298 documents · 1,173 pages

Asbestos dust criteria technical discussion, April 2002

NYC-WTC_000163757 – NYC-WTC_000163758

Technical memo on establishing asbestos dust criteria levels and distinguishing health risks between settled vs. airborne asbestos in WTC dust.

2 pages
DEP comments on work schedule and ID requirements, April 2002

NYC-WTC_000163764

Internal DEP memo providing comments on work scheduling, notification requirements, and identification card specifications for an unspecified project or contractor.

1 pages
Overtime budget cap staffing crisis memo, April 2002

NYC-WTC_000163774 – NYC-WTC_000163780

Internal memo regarding overtime budget exhaustion and compensation issues for hazardous materials response personnel.

7 pages
DEP building cleaning draft and insurance requirements, April 24, 2002

NYC-WTC_000163789 – NYC-WTC_000163798

DEP memo regarding revised draft cleaning procedures, state indemnification letter requirements, and revised insurance requirements for three contractors.

10 pages
Air monitoring harassment complaint report, April 2002

NYC-WTC_000163799 – NYC-WTC_000163802

DEP memo reporting a complaint regarding harassment of an air monitoring technician by an individual questioning sampling methods.

4 pages
Asbestos residue inspection follow-up, April 2002

NYC-WTC_000163819 – NYC-WTC_000163821

Coordination between DEP and DOH on follow-up inspection of apartment with asbestos finding exceeding 1%, discussing landlord cooperation and access issues.

3 pages
News article asbestos risk Lower Manhattan, April 2002

NYC-WTC_000163822 – NYC-WTC_000163824

Forwarded news article discussing increased asbestos-related disease risk for Lower Manhattan residents following World Trade Center collapse.

3 pages
Audit memo regarding air sampling sites verification, April 2002

NYC-WTC_000163825

Memo documenting audit findings of two sites where air sampling discrepancies were noted, resolved through site inspection confirming sampling was conducted.

1 pages
Lower Manhattan information campaign RFP interviews, April 2002

NYC-WTC_000163834 – NYC-WTC_000163844

Notification of ongoing interviews for design and implementation of information dissemination campaign for Lower Manhattan recovery, including environmental information.

11 pages
FOIL request alert, September 11-related matters, April 2002

NYC-WTC_000163845

Notice requiring Law Department alert and copy on all FOIL requests relating to September 11 events.

1 pages
Notice regarding preservation of WTC legal documents, 2002

NYC-WTC_000164088

Official notice from the NYC Law Department instructing staff to preserve scanned World Trade Center documents for potential litigation.

1 pages
Notice on preservation of WTC legal documents, 2002

NYC-WTC_000164089 – NYC-WTC_000164090

Official notice instructing staff to preserve original WTC documents for potential future legal proceedings.

2 pages
Draft asbestos criteria discussion memo, January 2002

NYC-WTC_000164091 – NYC-WTC_000164093

Draft memo discussing proposed asbestos criteria and site removal protocols for World Trade Center monitoring.

3 pages
WTC health and safety meeting summary, January 2002

NYC-WTC_000164094 – NYC-WTC_000164095

Summary of January 8, 2002 WTC site health and safety meeting covering site access requirements, safety training, and equipment protocols.

2 pages
WTC site coordination meeting summary, January 2002

NYC-WTC_000164096 – NYC-WTC_000164097

Summary of January 15, 2002 WTC site meeting including industrial grease discovery, site evacuation testing, and emergency contact information.

2 pages
WTC contractor health and safety meeting handouts, January 2002

NYC-WTC_000164098 – NYC-WTC_000164108

Distribution of materials provided at January 15, 2002 WTC contractor health and safety meeting.

11 pages
School WTC data web page introduction text, January 2002

NYC-WTC_000164109 – NYC-WTC_000164110

Draft text for introduction to school environmental data from WTC monitoring for web publication.

2 pages
Memo on vehicle decontamination protocol, January 2002

NYC-WTC_000164111 – NYC-WTC_000164112

Discussion of decontamination procedures for impounded vehicles at Fresh Kills and coordination with insurance industry representatives.

2 pages
WTC air sampling requests coordination, January 2002

NYC-WTC_000164113 – NYC-WTC_000164114

DEP memo regarding air quality sampling requests for WTC environmental monitoring programs.

2 pages
Memo on Fresh Kills vehicle protocol implementation, January 2002

NYC-WTC_000164115 – NYC-WTC_000164116

Discussion of vehicle removal protocol from Fresh Kills landfill including tarping requirements and coordination across agencies.

2 pages
Fresh Kills vehicle decontamination policy discussion, January 2002

NYC-WTC_000164117 – NYC-WTC_000164118

Legal and DEP correspondence regarding health protection standards for vehicles at Fresh Kills landfill.

2 pages
Fresh Kills vehicle tarping requirement, January 2002

NYC-WTC_000164119 – NYC-WTC_000164120

DEP coordination on vehicle tarping protocol for WTC-debris-exposed vehicles removed from Fresh Kills.

2 pages
WTC recovery coordination meeting summary, January 2002

NYC-WTC_000164121

DEP summary of DDC meeting on WTC debris operations, including fuel, hydrant repair, and barge logistics.

1 pages
Vehicle cleaning protocols draft, DOH, February 2002

NYC-WTC_000164122 – NYC-WTC_000164125

DEP review of DOH draft protocols for cleaning WTC-debris-exposed in-service city vehicles.

4 pages
WTC HAZMAT project worksheet status, FEMA, February 2002

NYC-WTC_000164126 – NYC-WTC_000164128

FEMA status report on DEP WTC HAZMAT project worksheets regarding funding and information delivery delays.

3 pages
NIOSH air quality assessment, WTC debris pile, February 2002

NYC-WTC_000164129 – NYC-WTC_000164133

DEP transmission of NIOSH industrial hygiene assessment of air quality on WTC debris pile.

5 pages
WTC air complaint tracking code announcement, February 2002

NYC-WTC_000164136

DEP announcement of new problem code AWTC for tracking indoor air complaints associated with WTC.

1 pages
Suspected asbestos in WTC debris bulletin, February 2002

NYC-WTC_000164169 – NYC-WTC_000164170

DEP transmission of DDC bulletin on suspected asbestos-containing materials in WTC debris pile.

2 pages
NIOSH air monitoring results summary, February 2002

NYC-WTC_000164171 – NYC-WTC_000164175

DEP transmission of NIOSH summary of broad-based air quality monitoring on WTC debris pile.

5 pages
DEP inspection status and complaints summary, February 2002

NYC-WTC_000164176 – NYC-WTC_000164177

Memo detailing complaints received, inspection phases of buildings in Lower Manhattan, and status of facade and exterior structure inspections near World Trade Center.

2 pages
WTC environmental samples tracking request, February 2002

NYC-WTC_000164178 – NYC-WTC_000164180

DEP request for updated count of environmental samples received from contractors and building owners regarding World Trade Center.

3 pages
Sidewalk dust suppression advisory request, February 2002

NYC-WTC_000164183 – NYC-WTC_000164184

Discussion of community request for DOT advisory directing landlords to conduct regular sidewalk cleaning in Lower Manhattan due to dust.

2 pages
DETA Analysts memo for WTC asbestos sampling, March 2002

NYC-WTC_000164185 – NYC-WTC_000164186

Memo regarding the assignment of DERTA analysts to assist with bulk asbestos sampling at the World Trade Center vicinity.

2 pages
WTC environmental database application proposal, March 2002

NYC-WTC_000164199 – NYC-WTC_000164201

Proposal to establish a centralized database for compiling environmental data from WTC site inspections, owner reports, and agency records.

3 pages
WTC environmental database application proposal, March 2002

NYC-WTC_000164202 – NYC-WTC_000164204

Proposal to establish a centralized GIS-enabled database for compiling environmental survey results and cleanup data from the World Trade Center site.

3 pages
Department of Health training schedule for personnel, March 2002

NYC-WTC_000164205 – NYC-WTC_000164207

Memo confirming the date, time, and location for scheduled training sessions for personnel at the Department of Health facility.

3 pages
ALCP letter delivery status summary, March 2002

NYC-WTC_000164210

Memo summarizing the delivery status of ALCP letters to building management at 41 locations and outlining follow-up efforts.

1 pages
Draft property entry license for lower Manhattan cleanup, March 2002

NYC-WTC_000164211 – NYC-WTC_000164219

Draft document outlining a license required to enter properties in lower Manhattan for cleanup activities pending federal funding approval.

9 pages
Inter-agency WTC environmental coordination, March 2002

NYC-WTC_000164220 – NYC-WTC_000164228

EPA-led inter-agency communication regarding World Trade Center environmental response coordination among federal, state, and local agencies.

9 pages
FEMA mission assignment proposal review, March 2002

NYC-WTC_000164229 – NYC-WTC_000164234

DEP memo forwarding FEMA mission assignment proposal for review and comment from interagency work group and task force members.

6 pages
Air monitoring analyst training notification, March 2002

NYC-WTC_000164239 – NYC-WTC_000164242

Mandatory notice requiring analysts to attend training sessions for NYS licensing to conduct air monitoring at the World Trade Center site.

4 pages
Draft property entry license for lower Manhattan cleanup, March 2002

NYC-WTC_000164243 – NYC-WTC_000164251

Forwarded draft document outlining a license required to enter properties in lower Manhattan for cleanup activities pending federal funding approval.

9 pages
Web publication of building test results list, March 2002

NYC-WTC_000164255

Discussion regarding making a street-address-specific list of voluntary testing and cleaning reports available to the public online.

1 pages
Daily summary of calls received by WTC Hotline, March 13,

NYC-WTC_000164256 – NYC-WTC_000164257

Report summarizing call volume, staffing levels, and operational status for the Lower Manhattan Air Quality Hotline on March 12-13.

2 pages
Daily summary of calls received by WTC Hotline, March 13,

NYC-WTC_000164258 – NYC-WTC_000164261

Report summarizing call volume, staffing levels, and operational status for the Lower Manhattan Air Quality Hotline.

4 pages
Overtime waiver request follow-up for DEP employees, March 2002

NYC-WTC_000164262 – NYC-WTC_000164263

Memo following up on pending overtime waiver requests for specific employees requiring approval from OLR and the Mayor's Office.

2 pages
Employee overtime waiver approval request, March 2002

NYC-WTC_000164264 – NYC-WTC_000164265

DEP internal coordination on employee overtime authorization and required waiver submissions to administrative offices.

2 pages
Overtime waiver request follow-up for DEP staff, March 13, 2002

NYC-WTC_000164266 – NYC-WTC_000164268

Correspondence urging submission of approved waiver requests for employees to earn paid overtime during cleanup operations.

3 pages
WTC Hotline weekly call summary, March 2002

NYC-WTC_000164271 – NYC-WTC_000164274

Weekly summary of calls received by the WTC hotline regarding environmental conditions in lower Manhattan.

4 pages
WTC Hotline call reclassification report, March 2002

NYC-WTC_000164275 – NYC-WTC_000164277

Report on reclassifying hotline calls into new categories for indoor air testing requests and former WTC inquiries.

3 pages
Draft flyer for WTC hotline awareness, March 2002

NYC-WTC_000164278 – NYC-WTC_000164280

Discussion regarding a draft flyer to increase awareness of the WTC hotline and request sharing of private test results.

3 pages
WTC Hotline call summary and voicemail setup, March 2002

NYC-WTC_000164287 – NYC-WTC_000164289

Summary of calls received on Monday and details regarding the temporary setup of a voicemail box for the hotline.

3 pages
Declaration of Emergency and air monitoring discussion, March 2002

NYC-WTC_000164290 – NYC-WTC_000164293

Internal discussion regarding Declaration of Emergency, air monitoring requirements, FEMA grant coverage, and contract structure for debris cleanup operations.

4 pages
FEMA grant air monitoring contract discussion, March 2002

NYC-WTC_000164294 – NYC-WTC_000164297

Discussion on whether air monitoring requirements are covered under the FEMA grant for debris remediation contracts.

4 pages
Asbestos monitoring contract status and scope discussion, March 2002

NYC-WTC_000164302 – NYC-WTC_000164304

Inquiry regarding asbestos monitoring contract end date, scope at school sites versus broader locations, and potential changes to monitoring efforts.

3 pages
Asbestos monitoring contract end date inquiry, March 2002

NYC-WTC_000164305 – NYC-WTC_000164306

Inquiry regarding the end date of the asbestos monitoring contract and plans for future monitoring efforts.

2 pages
Multi-agency environmental response coordination, March 2002

NYC-WTC_000164307 – NYC-WTC_000164310

Departmental correspondence with EPA, CDC, FEMA, and state and local health agencies regarding post-9/11 environmental response coordination.

4 pages
Contract document review and bid sheet approval, March 2002

NYC-WTC_000164311 – NYC-WTC_000164318

Internal departmental communication regarding review of delineated areas, bid sheets, and draft contract document for WTC-related work.

8 pages
Contract delineated areas review request, March 2002

NYC-WTC_000164319 – NYC-WTC_000164322

Request for review of delineated areas and bid sheets for a draft contract document related to remediation work.

4 pages
EPA cleanup responsibility criticism news release, March 2002

NYC-WTC_000164323

Forwarded news release criticizing the EPA's response to cleanup responsibilities at sites contaminated by the September 11 attacks.

1 pages
Interagency coordination message, WTC response, March 27, 2002

NYC-WTC_000164324 – NYC-WTC_000164327

DEP correspondence distributing WTC response information to numerous city, state and federal agencies and officials.

4 pages
WTC Hotline inquiries on building cleaning protocols, March 2002

NYC-WTC_000164338 – NYC-WTC_000164346

Questions submitted to the WTC Hotline regarding building cleaning boundaries and asbestos control protocols.

9 pages
FY Review Input Memo, March 28, 2002

NYC-WTC_000164347 – NYC-WTC_000164350

Internal memo regarding FY review input and document changes for the fiscal year.

4 pages
Interagency WTC coordination, March 28, 2002

NYC-WTC_000164351 – NYC-WTC_000164353

DEP correspondence to EPA and multiple city, state and federal agencies regarding WTC environmental response and remediation coordination.

3 pages
Exterior cleanup coordination meeting, March 29, 2002

NYC-WTC_000164354 – NYC-WTC_000164355

DEP correspondence scheduling interagency conference call regarding exterior cleanup scope, work separation, and legal liability concerns.

2 pages
DEP memo on WTC facade cleanup and drought restrictions, March

NYC-WTC_000164359 – NYC-WTC_000164360

DEP discussion of hazard remediation exemptions for WTC building facade cleanup contractors and water use restrictions during drought.

2 pages