NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
05/19/2002 0922 2129567031 SAM NEWHOUSE PAGE 02
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• uueasu of In September 2001, the Now York City Department and Environments] Protection
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Tel 1$) 505.4411
(NYC DEP) and the Department of Health (NYC DOH) advised building owners
sss dray asap regarding building maintenance and re-occupancy issue, following the collapse of
• the World Trade Center. The steps included the professional hssessment of building
contamination for possible bazardoue components, including asbestos and a
retrospective $ling, as required, if applicable.
The NYC DEP is hereby requesting copies of the environmental hazard assessments
including bulk sample results and air monitoring results and a awnmary of cleanup
activities at the above referenced site. please forward the requested documents to
our offices within l BUSTNES DAYS. They may be faxed to (718) 595-3744 or
sent to the NYC DIP Asbestos Control Program at 59-17 Junction Boulevard, 8e,'
floor, Corona, New York 11373-5108.
Please be advised building owners are responsible for the cleaning of building
exteriors, gmunds, and common areas. Adherence to proper cleaning methods is
important for the protection of public health and the environment. DEP inspectors
will be following up on this matter.
If you have any questions, you may reach the Department at (718) 395.3682 during
office hours or the 24-hour Help Center at (718) DEP-l{ELP. DEP staff is available
to provide guidance and technical assistance.
Sincerely.
R It6h1k 1h1tan, P.E.
Asbestos Control Pro am
NYC-WTC 000094548
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