Contract specifications for decontamination, 110 Church Street, Oct 2001

NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document

To: Building Owners

From: R R dha finan, P.R.

DTpartment of xt~` Date: September 14, 2001 irofineftll Pitection Subject: Clean-up of Asbestos-containing Material 59-17 junction soulcvMd :.ororw. New Yo 1c t 15107 Building owners or their representatives instituting cleanup activities of areas affected by the World Trade Center attack should follow these procedures: J4BA. Miele Sr. ;P>*i' .. I. Minimal dust accumulations (light coating) can be cleaned using wet C missioner r: methods and/or vacuums equipped with HEPA filters. ••. .f. R ert C. Ava~itror►i Duty Commis'slo»er 2. HVAC-system filters should be replaced prior to re-occupancy. Bureau of E tronmentai Compliance 3. Accumulations of dust that include pieces of debris must be sampled by a T4U(718) 5954418 NYC- DEP certified investigator or NYS- DOL inspector to determine whether, FJ(%18) 5954422 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 I dust and debris accumulations identified to be ACM or asbestos-contaminated objects. ACM is any material'°bontaining more that one percent asbestos. All

I . work shall- be performed in accordance with Title 15, Chapter 1 of the Rules of the City of New York

5. Emergency telephone notification must be provided to the Department. The telephone notification mqst 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 nurnber 3 above and the procedures to be employed should be faxed to the ALCP at fax number (718) 595-3744 dr (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 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. IW,4k 7. Remote showering units shall be acceptable. The area where the installation DEP : 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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