NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
FROM FRX NO. : Jan. 08 2000 i0:24PM P2
0?.- 14 --+02Pr14:27 ~~ February 12, 2002
Department of
Environmental Bank of Communications
Protection 55 Broadway
59.171unction Boulevard
New York, NY 10006-3008
.Coranw, NewYork
11368-5107 Subject: 55 BROADWAY
4 Exchange Place, I Exchange Plaza, 27-31 Trinity Place
Joel A. Miele Sr, P.L
Commissioner Dear Sir/ Madam
RobertC. Avaltronl In September 2001, the New York City Department and Environmental Protection
oep r Cornrr tasloner (NYC DEP) and the Department of Health (NYC DOH) advised building owners
Rureata of regarding building maintenance and re-occupancy issues following the collapse of
Environmental Compliance
the World Trade Center. The steps included the professional assessment of building
Fox (71!) 54544U contamination for possible hazardous components, including asbestos, and a
retrospective filing, as required, if applicable,
The NYC DEP is hereby requesting copies of the environmental hazard assessments
including bulk sample results and air monitoring results and a summary of clean-up
activities at the above referenced site. Please forward the requested documents to
our offices within f BUSINESS DA' j. They may be faxed to (718) 595-3744 or
sent to the NYC DEP Asbestos Control Program at 59-17 Junction Boulevard, 8`h
floor, Corona, New York 11373-5108.
Please be advised building owners are responsible for the cleaning of building
exteriors, grounds, and common areas. Due to changing conditions and continued
activity at Ground Zero, building owners should periodically assess the condition of
building exteriors and air conditioning systems for cleanliness and may have to
periodically re-clean areas. Adherence to proper cleaning methods is important for
the protection of public health and the environment. DEP inspectors will be
following up on this matter.
If you have any questions, you may reach the Department at (718) 595-3682 during
office hours or the 24-hour Help Center at (718) DEP-HELP, DEP staff is available
to provide guidance and technical assistance.
Sincerely,
R. Radhakrishnan, P.E.
~ - !►~ Director
Asbestos Control Program
f71R1 UE~ NCLP
NYC-WTC 000105580
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