NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
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On December 3rd, dust samples were taken by Mr. Olmsted from the 10" floorto determine
whether asbestos fibers were settled on surfaces. The results reported in fibers per
square centimeter of surface tested. The following summarizes Samples E1203-2:
sampled from supply air diffuser in the 101i floor public hallway. Result - 555,000 asbestos
structures per square centimeter.
These samples were analyzed by: International Asbestos Testing Laboratory (IATL),1600
Horizon Way Unit 1000 Mt. Laurel NJ 08054-NYS Department of Health Certification #
ELAP 11021.
The supply air grille in the hallway was found to have elevated levels of
asbestos fibers well above the recommended lunit of 1000 structures per
square centimeter.. This suggests that the ventlfatlon system was
contaminated by asbestos when the buiding►s collapsed.
The duct system shouldbe cleanedby a pmftsslon duct cleankig company
using vacuum and cleaning equ*iment designed for asbestos
decontamination. fees attached letter)
Another Industrial Hygenist, Monona Rossol, M.S., M.F.A., concurs stating that" ... the
finding of 555.000 asbestos structure per square centimeter is a clear Indication that the
ventilation system should be cleaned by a professional duct cleaning company using
vacuum and cleaning equipment designed for asbestos decontamination. I would add that
the work must be done by trained and certified asbestos abatement workers who can
prevent contamination of other part of the building while they work.' [see attached letter]
Further documentation will be provided shortly. Please give this matter your invnedlate
attention end action.
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for the Concerned Tenants of 105 Duane Street
cc: New York City Department of Health
New York State Department of Health
Now York State Department of Environmental Conservation
United States Environmental Protection Agency Region #2-
Robert Fitzpatrick & Ken Eng
Cong. J. Nadler
NYC Councilrnembers K.Freed, $. Michels
Assemblymembere Brodsky, Gottfreid, Silver, Glick
State Senator Patterson
WTC Emergency Environmental Group
Related Management Company, L.P.
17:21 1212 637 3561 P.03
DEC-12-2001
LWNYC0308308
NYC-WTC 000125803
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