DOH/DEP asbestos fact sheet draft, 105 Duane Street

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ACTS ARTS CRAFTS AND THEATER SA +TY 181 Thompson St., M 23 New York, NY 1003.2-2586 212/777-0062 5-aail:AGTScTC5ce.com b.ttp I/wvi.cuerw,b. /If.Z Joel R. KLtpferman, Esq. Executive Director New York En;rironmental Law & Justice Project 315 Broadway - Suite 200 New York NY 10007-1.121 December 12, 2001

Dear Joel Kupferman, I have reviewed the December 9, 2001 report on asbestos sampling done by Ed Olmsted, CIE, at 105 Duane Street, I concur with Mr. Olmsted's conclusion that the sample taken from the air diffuser in the 10th floor public hallway shows levels of asbestos well above the recommended limit of 1000 structure per square centimeter_ I also concur that the finding of 555,000 asbestos structure par 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 parts of the building while they work. I also would add that this single sample should be followed up by other samples taken from other locations in the ventilation system. This eiampling must be undertaken immediately because asbestos fibers in ventilation systems are likely to deposit structures throughout the building. The reading of 740 asbestosis high enough per square centimeter on the living room table top deposition could be hazardous. If to cause concern that further levels the cleaning is delayed until many apartments attain exponentially. requiring abatement, the cost of cleanup will rise in the It is also likely that there are already apartments much higher. building in which the asbestos duet levels are These locations are s t to those in r to the ventilation system's supp_a,ed by diffus®ra that are closee air intakes and filters. People living in these apartments may be at risk now. Re ectfully ed,

Monona Rossol, M.S., M.F.A., industrial hygienist

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