Contract specifications for decontamination, 53 Park Place, Nov 2001

NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document V

To: Building Owners

From: R Radhakodinan, P.E.

Department ofd*o , Date: September 14, 2001 Environmental Pi tection Subject Clean-up of Asbestos-containing Material S9- oulevstd wore. New Yo I sI07 Building owners or their rcpresentatives instituting clean-up activities of areas affected by the World Trade Center attack should follow these procedures: .idI1A: M!p-!e Sr ;~P.E;r fr-. . 1. Minimal dust accumulations (light coating) can be cleaned using wet C missioner methods and/or vacuums equipped with HEPA filters. R rt C. Avaltronf= 0 ty CommIssioner . 2- HVAC-system filters should be replaced prior to re-occupancy. B eau of Environmental Compliance 3. Accumulations of dust that include pieces of debris must be sampled by a T 18) 5954418 NYC- DEP certified investigator or NYS- DOL inspector to determine whether, F 18)595-4422 the material is asbestos-containing material (ACM) or it may be assumed to be ACM. Wipe sampling and/or micro-vacuum sampling are not recognized

I methods for asbestos sampling and should not be used. Bulk sample analysis (PLM) must be performed by laboratories with ELAP accreditation.

4. Only individuals certified by the NYC-DEP as asbestos handlers can handle dust and debris accumulations identified to be ACM or asbestos-contaminated

. objects. ACM is any material Containing more that one percent asbestos. All work shall- be performed in accordance with Title 15, Chapter 1 of the Rules of I the City of New York.

5. Emergency telephone notification must be provided to the Department. The I telephone notification must include the name aff=iliation, and telephone number of the caller, the exact location including street address, floor, and surface types to be cleaned; the name, address, and telephone number of the NYS DOL I licensed asbestos contractor handling the material; and the starting date. The Asbestos and Lead Control Program (ALCP) may be reached via (71 8) DEP- HELP (24 hrs/7days)_ L J 6. A scope-of-work including the information outlined in number 3 above and the procedures to be employed should be faxed to the ALCP at fax number (718) 595-3744 or (718) 595-3648. The Department will review plans, provide LI assistance, and offer recommendations. Our staff will, be available to answer your questions from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. seven days per week. A field office has been set up to expedite on-site assistance if necessary.

7. Remote showering units shall be acceptable. The area where the installation is proposed shall be pre-cleaned using wet• wiping and/or 1-IEPA vacuuming procedures. The location of the unit shall be specified in the scope of work

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