Environmental hazard assessment, 16 Barclay Street, May 2002

NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document

BUILDING COMMISSION ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW YORK

May 17, 2002

The City of New York Department of Environmental Protection 59-17 Junction Boulevard Corona, New York 11368-5107

Re: St Peter 16 Barclay Street New York, New York 10007-2705

Dear Mr. Radhakrishnan,

Pursuant to your letter dated February 19`h I have enclosed bulk samples analysis and provided an outline of the environmental hazard assessments your office requested. You will note the bulk samples taken from the debris found on our building indicate no asbestos found.

As for the interior cleaning of the church, the Archdiocese of New York, in conjunction with our insurance company, dispatched a general contractor shortly after the collapse of the World Trade Center to clean areas within the church. The following work was performed: • Church interior surfaces where wiped down and vacuumed using HEPA vacuums. • All filters were removed and discarded from mechanical equipment. • All workers wore personal protective equipment (PPE). • All debris was bagged and left at curbside.

As for the exterior facade cleaning, we are awaiting settlement from our Insurance Company. As soon as this matter is resolved the exterior cleaning will commence in accordance with all governmental regulations.

For the record, neither the Archdiocese of New York nor St. Peter's Church was ever advised by y governmental agency regarding building maintenance and re-occupancy issues following the collapse of the World Trade Center.

Should you require any additional information do not hesitate to call me at the number below.

BISHOP FEARNS BUILDING, 201 SEMINARY AVENUE, YONKERS, N.Y. 10704-1852 TEL 914-476-1058 FAX 914-376-0610

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