NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
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On December 3'd, dust samples were taken by Mr. Olmsted from the 101'floor to
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 diffusor in the 10'" 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 0
ELAP 11021.
The supply air grille in the hallway was found to have elevated levels of
asbestos fibers we// above the recommended limit of 1000 stwctures per
square centimeter. .This suggests that the ventilation system was
contaminated by asbestos when Me bultdings collapsed.
The duct system should be cleaned bye profession duct cleaning company
using vacuum and cleaning equipment designed for asbestos
decontamination. [see attached letter'
Another Industrial y9
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 trained and certified a batement workers who can
prevent ntamination of other part o u ding while they work. see a ached letter]
Further documentation will be provided shortly. Please give this matter your Immediate
attention and action.
Yours.,
#1~ Kure
p n
my for the Concerned Tenants of 105 Duane Street
cc: New York Clty 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 Counclimembers K.Freed, S. Michels
Assemblymembers Brodsky, Gotffreld, Silver, Glick
State Senator Patterson
WTC Emergency Environmental Group
Related Management Company, L.P.
NYC-WTC 000125921
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