NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
Teamsters Local 237 CSBA 212-575-0357 04/02/03 0S:03P P.008
Subj: Re:carpet sonication results
Date: 3/12/2003 5:12:25 PM Eastern Standard Time
Elva►: Jenkins.Ceteespamail.epagov
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The level of 393,060 s/cm2 by sonication in carpet is quite
high. I have attached a study that shows that even
in buildings known to have asbestos containing materials
is around 1000 structures per square centimeter, according
to an authoritative book, excerpts attached,
Before the WTC collapse. in 1980, surface dust outdoors
In New York City was an average of 5100 s/cm2
(from a study by Ewing presented at the Johnson Conference
In the summer of 2002).
Thus, the levels you found are definitely over background
and deserve attention. Nobody can tell you with any
certainty exactly how hazardous these levels are, but
EPA statutes and policies say that any exposure to asbestos
is hazardous. and attempting to get levels to background
is desirable.
Cate Jenkins
To: Cate Jenkine/DC/USEPA/USCEPA
03/12/2003 04:42 cc:
PM Subject" carpet sonication results
Tuesday, Match 18.2003 America Online.
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