DEP Inspection Request Letter, 55 Warren Street, Nov 2002

NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document

November 7, 2002

Brunel Industries Department of attn. Jean A. Brunel Environmental 55 Warren Street Protection New York, NY 10007 59-17 junction Boulevard Flushing, New York RE: 55 WARREN STREET, Manhattan 11373-5108 AKA 55 Murray St

Dear Building owner: Christopher O. Ward Commissioner The purpose of this letter is to request your cooperation in permitting DEP to perform an inspection of the exterior surfaces of the above-referenced Robert C. Avaltroni building. Deputy Commissioner Bureau of A previous inspection showed that the building exterior Environmental had been impacted by residue from the collapse of the Compliance world Trade Center buildings on September 11, 2001. You were subsequently advised of the Building Cleaning Tel (718) 595-4418 Program being conducted by DEP in lower Manhattan, but Fax (718) 595-4422 did not respond. it is therefore necessary to inspect the building exterior again to determine if this residue is still present, and to collect samples for laboratory analysis. Your attention is directed to ''24-106, 24-108, 24-111, and 24-608 of the Administrative code, which authorize DEP to conduct necessary testing and sampling of potential sources of air pollution, prohibit interference with DEP personnel in the performance of their duties, and require cooperation with response measures taken by DEP to protect public health and welfare or the environment. If you do not permit the building exterior to be inspected, DEP may issue Commissioner's Orders or Notices of violation which may carry penalties of up to $10,000 per day. Your anticipated cooperation is greatly appreciated.

very truly yours,

R. Radhakrishnan Director, Asbestos Control Program (rDP November 7, 2002 Ro^arnLeao

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