NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
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FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF NEw YORK
NEw YORK, N.Y. 10045-0001
AREA CODE 212-720-5000
February 25, 2002 . _
Mr. Radhakrishnan
City Of New York Department
of Environmental Protection
Asbestos Control Program
59-17 Junction Boulevard
Cornona, NY 11373-5108
Dear Mr. Radhakrishnan,
In response to the collapse of the World Trade Center on
September 11, 2001, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York
initiated a professional assessment of building contamination for
possible hazardous components, including asbestos, in both 44
Maiden Lane and 95 Maiden Lane facilities. Bulk sample and air
monitoring testing was performed by Law Engineering 'and
Environmental Services prior to re-occupancy of the buildings and
again on October 30, 2001 in response to concerns that smoke or
dust emitting from the World Trade Center recovery site may be
entering our facilities.
Law tested for levels of PCB's, arsenic, barium, cadmium,
chromium, lead, selenium, silver, total volatile organic
compounds, and total dust in various areas of our facilities.
Copies of these test results are attached. The levels found were
below the recommended Occupational Safety and Health Association
and National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health exposure
limits.
In addition to the above testing the Bank installed 1 inch
fiber glass filters, 75% Honey comb gas absorbing charcoal
filters, and 95% bag filters on all HVAC intake fan systems in
both facilities to improve the overall air quality for building
occupants. Both buildings were professionally cleaned, including
the roof and all setbacks.
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NYC-WTC 000102232
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