NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
April2 2002
Department of
Environmental
Protection
59-17 punUon Bo((ievand
Caa)a, New York
11368-5107
Joel A. Miele Sr., P.E.
Commissioner
Robert C. Avaltroni Dear Sir/ Madam:
Deputy Commissioner
Protection
Bureau of In September 2001, the New York City Department and Environmental
Environmental Compliance (NYC DEP) and the Department of Health (NYC DOH) advised building owners
Tel (718) 595.4418
Fax (718) 595-442;t regarding building maintenance and re-occupancy issues following the collapse of
building
the World Trade Center. The steps included the professional assessment of
contamination for possible hazardous components, including asbestos, and a
retrospective filing, as required, if applicable.
assessments
The NYC DEP is hereby requesting copies of the environmental hazard
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
595-3744 or
our offices within fj.Yg BUSINESS DAYS. They may be faxed to (718)
8e`
sent to the NYC DEP Asbestos Control Program at 59-17 Junction Boulevard,
floor, Corona, New York 11373-5108.
Please be advised building owners are responsible for the cleaning of building
exteriors, grounds, and common areas. Adherence to proper cleaning methods is
inspectors
important for the protection of public health and the environment. DEP
will be following up on this matter.
during
i If you have any questions, you may reach the Department at (718) 595-3682
DEP-HELP. DEP staff is available
office hours or the 24-hour Help Center at (718)
to provide guidance and technical assistance.
t Sinc y,
R akrishnan, P.E..,
Director
Asbestos Control Program
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(718) DEP-HELP
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