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t b J. C. Broderick & Associates
Environmental Engineers
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October 23, 2001
Mr. Howard Berman
69 Murray Street Housing Coop.
69 Murray Street
New York, New York 10007
Re: Asbestos Air Monitoring Report Letter for
Abatement Activities Performed on the Roof, 3rd Floor and Lobby Areas at
69 Murray Street
New York, New York 10007
October 2001
JCB# 01-2273
Dear Mr. Berman:
services during the
J.C. Broderick & Associates, Inc. (JCB) was retained to perform asbestos air monitoring
abatement activities performed by Branch Services, Inc. at the above referenced locations. The air sampling
20, 2001. The air sampling was
and abatement activities were performed on October 17, 18, 19 and
accordance with NYS Industrial
performed by a JCB New York State certified air sampling technician in
prepared, and delivered to an
Code Rule 56 Part 17. Samples were collected, chain of custody forms
independent FLAP certified laboratory for analysis.
NIOSH Physical and
The samples were analyzed by Phase Contrast Microscopy (PCM) method. The
across the face of
Chemical Analytical Method No. 7400 involves the collection of all airborne contaminants
utilizing miniature portable vacuum samplers
a mixed cellulose ester filter. Air is drawn across these filters
medium causes it to become
as well as large volume vacuum pumps. Chemical treatment of the filter specified
magnification. The criteria
transparent to allow examination and counting of fibers by PCM at 400X
methodology, all fibers which
in this method for counting fibers are size and length to width ratio. Under this
meet these criteria are counted as asbestos.
clearance sampling
Copies of the air sampling analytical reports are attached. The results of the PCM
17. Attached
performed satisfies the clearance requirements established by NYS Industrial Code Rule 56 Part
license.
please find a copy of the chain of custody, lab analysis and a copy of JCB's asbestos handling
If you have any questions or if more information is needed please call.
Sincerely,
Kevin J. Kortlang
J.C. BRODERICK & ASSOCIATES, INC.
attach
631-584-3395
101-4 Colin Drive, Holbrook, NY 11741-Tel: 631-419-0913 - 831-584-5492- FAX:
NYC-WTC 000097853
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