NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
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To: Building Owners
From: R. Radhak> iinan, ?_E.
Department oft:*o , Date: September 14, 2001
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Pi tection :Gle e Subject Clean-up of Asbestos-containing Material
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Building owners or their rcpresentatives instituting clean-up activities of areas
affected by the World Trade Confer attack should follow these procedures:
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Sr.:.P.E.% .: 1. Minimal dust accumulations (light coating) can be cleaned using wet
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methods and/or vacuums equipped with HEPA filters.
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O ty Commissioner . 2. HVAC-system filters should be replaced prior to re-occupancy.
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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,
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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
methods for asbestos sampling and should not be used. Bulk sample analysis
I (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 materiartontaining more that one percent asbestos. All
work shalt be performed in accordance with Title 15, Chapter 1 of the Rules of
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5. Emergency telephone notification must be provided to the Department. The
telephone notification must include the name affiliation, 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 (718) DEP-
HELP (24 hrs/7days).
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
assistance, and offer recommendations. Our staff will, be available to answer
your questions from 8:00 am. to 8:00 p.m. seven days per week. A field office
has been set up to expedite on-site assistance if necessary.
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{rP~` " 7. Remote showering units shall be acceptable. The area where the installation
is proposed shall be pre-cleaned using wet• wiping and/or i-IEPA vacuuming
procedures. The location of the unit shall be specified in the scope of work
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