NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
February 12, 2002
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90 West Broadway
59-17 Junction Boulevard
New York, NY 10007-1009
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138-142 Chambers Street
Joel A. Miele Sr, P.E.-'-
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Commissioner. Dear Sir/ Madam:
,R9bot C AYaltionl >` In September •2001, the New York City Department and Environmental Protection
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(NYC DEP) and the Department of Health (NYC DOH) advised building owners
Bureau of regarding building maintenance and re-occupancy issues following the collapse of
Environmental Compliance
Tel (718) 595-4418 the World Trade Center. The steps included the professional assessment of building
Fax(718)595-4422 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 FIVE BUSINESS DAYS. They may be faxed to (718) 595-3744 or
sent to the NYC DEP Asbestos Control Program at 59-17 Junction Boulevard, 8th
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,
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R. Radhakrishnan, P.E.
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Director
DP) Asbestos Control Program
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