DEP letter requesting environmental assessments, Feb 2002

NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document

• SENT SY:•STEVEN HARRIS ARCHITECTS; 212 385 2932; FES-14-02 14:29; PAGE 2/2

February 12, 2002

Building Owner 120 Chambers Street; New York, NY 10007

Subject:. 50 WARREN STREET 120 Chambers Street

Dear Sir/ Madam:

In September 2001, the New York City Department and Environmental Protectioi (NYC DEP) and the Department of Health (NYC DOH) advised building owners regarding building maintenance and re-occupancy issues following the colpse of the World Trade Center. The steps included the professional assessment of building contamination for possible hazardous components, including asbestos, and a retrospective filing, ascrequired, if applicable.

The NYC DEP is hereby requesting copies of the environmental hazard assessments including bulk sample results and air monitoring results and a summary of clean-up activities at the above refereaiced site, Please forward the requested documents to our offices within.p lsysnNEss DAYS. They may be faxed to (718) 595-3744 or sent to the NYC DEP Asbestos Control, Program at 59-17 Junction Boulevard, 80i floor, Corona, New York 11373-5108.

Please be advised building owners are responsible for the cleaning of building exteriors, grounds, and common areas. Due to changing conditions and continued activity at Ground Zero, building owners should periodically assess the condition of building exteriors and air conditioning systems for cleanliness and may have to periodically re-clean 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) 595-3682./dufring office hours or the 24-hour Help Center at (718) DEP-HELP. DEP staff is available to provide guidance and technical assistance. Sincerely,

R. Radhakrishnan, P.E. Director Asbestos Control Program

NYC-WTC 000096257