Cover letter for asbestos reports, 41 Park Row, Feb 2002

NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document 5ap-26-01 O3:53P P.03

NYC DE:P WMazrta Exec Fax:7185c 3744 Sep 17 '01 8:14 P. 02

. ,.. To: Building Owttcrl

From:. R. Radhak s1uiaa, P.E.

Department of. Date: September 14, 2001 Lnvironmental Protection Subject; Clean-up of Asbestos-containing Material S9.t 7 $s ctlon fro1.vxd SeearW4 New YprM 136i'"p' Building owners or their representatives instituting clean-up activities of areas affected by the World Trade Center attack should follow there procedures: Joel A. Mt s , P.D. 1. Minimal dust accumulations (light coating) can be cleaned using wet CQ►nmtaalOnor methods and/or vacuums equipped with HEPA filters. Avattroru R° Deputy CCvmrrn#eetaear 2, HVAC-s3'Srem filters should be replaced prior to re-occupancy. tkureau of t nvtronmenta Comprtar►cr 3. Acc .mulations of dust that include pieces of debris must Sc sampled by a Tel r?ti? tote NYC- DEP certified investigator or NYS- DOL inspector to determine whet er, a,sy,as~+,az the material is asbcstes-containing material (ACM) or it may be assumed to be ACM. Wipe sampling and/or micro-vacuum sampling are not recognized methods for asbestos sampling and should not be used. Bulk sample analysis (PLM) must be performed by laboratories with ELAP accreditation.

4. Only Individuals certified by the NYC-DEP as asbestos handlers can handle dust and debris acournulations identified to be ACM or asbestos-contaminated objects. ACM is any material containing snore that one percent asbestos. All work shall be performed in accordance with Title 15, Chapter t of the Rules of the City of New York

i. Emergency telephone notification must be provided to the Department. The telephone notification must include the name affiliation, and telephone number of the caller; the exact location including street address, floor, and surface types to be cleaned; the name address, and telephone number of the NYS DOL licensed asbestos contractor handling the material; and the starting date. The Asbestos and Load Control Program (ALCP) may be reached via (718) DEP- HELP (24 hrs/7days).

6. A scope-of-work including the information outlined in number 3 above and the pmeedures to be employed should be faxed to the ALCP at fax number (718) 595-3744 or (718) 595-3648. The Department will review plans, provide aistance, and afFer recommendations. Our staff will be available to answer your questions from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. seven days per week. A field office has been set up to expedite on-site assistance if necessary. u...r.r 1 7. Remote showering units shall be acceptable. The area where the installation DP is proposed shall be pre-cleated using wet wiping and/or HEFA vacuuming procedures. The location of the unit shall be specified in the scope of work

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