DEP Inspection Request Letter, 55 Warren Street, Nov 2002

NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document

November 7, 2002

43 Broad Inc., Attn. M . sellitti Department of 1333 Broadway Environmental New York, NY 10018 Protection 59-17 )unction Boulevard RE: 45 BROAD STREET, Manhattan Flushing, New York AKA 43-47 Broad Street 11373-5108

Dear Building owner: Christopher 0. 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 building. Robert C. Avaltroni Deputy Commissioner A previous inspection showed that the building exterior Bureau of had been impacted by residue from the collapse of the You Environmental World Trade Center buildings on September Clean~ng. Compliance were subsequently advised but Program being conducted by DEP in lower Manhattan, to inspect Tel (718) 595.4418 did not respond. It is therefore necessary Fax (718) 595-4422 the building exterior again to determine if this residue is still present, and to collect samples for laboratory analysis. 24-108, 24-111, Your attention is directed to ''24-106,which Administrative code, authorize and 24-608 of the sampling of DEP to conduct necessary testing and 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

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