DEP memo on WTC building assessment guidance, February 2002

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Building Owner Name:

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Dear Sir/Madam: ftr44s1or Department of Environmental In September 2001, the New York City advised Protection(NYCDEP)and the Department of Health(NYCDOH) rc-occupancy issues Joel A. MI•te Sr.. P.E. building owners regarding building maintenance and included the Commissions following the collapse of the World Trade Center. The steps assessment of building contamination for possible hazardous components, Robert C. Avaltton1 including asbestos. Depua Con mI toner eunau of Today, a visual survey of your building's exterior was conductedTrade as a wwlmnmental compliance October survey of buildings around the World Tel (115) 59S.4416 follow up to DEP's accumulations were fax (718) 4Z? Center site. At the above referenced site, visible dust observed at: building facade(s) setback(s) roof 0 other, cleaning of Please be advised building owners are responsible for the areas. Due to changing conditions building exteriors, grounds and common periodically owners should and continued activity at Ground Zero, building systems for assess the condition of building exteriors and air conditioning cleanliness and may have to periodically re-clean areas. Adherence to public health and proper cleaning methods is important for the protection of up on this matter. the environment. DEP inspectors will be following dust please provide information regarding your actions to address the accumulations by February 27, 2002. Copies of the environmental hazard assessments including bulk sample results, air monitoring results and/or a to summary of clean-up activities at the above-referenced site may be faxed Asbestos Control Program at 59-17 (718) 595-3744 or sent to the NYCDEP Junction Boulevard, 8`h floor, Corona, New York 11373-5108. 595-3682 If you have any questions, you may reach the NYCDEP at (718) during office hours or the 24-hour Help Center at (718) DEP-HELP. NYCDEP staff is available to provide guidance and technical assistance. 5i rel ,

p"•', ., ti?—R. Radhakrishnan, P. Director Asbestos Control Program

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