DEP Inspection Request Letter, 55 Warren Street, Nov 2002

NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document

November 7, 2002

Department of NYC Fire Department Environmental 9 Metrotech Center Protection Brooklyn, NY 11201-5431 59-17 Junction Boulevard flushing, New York 11373-5108 RE: 124 Liberty Street, Manhattan AKA 141 Greenwich Street, 127 Cedar Street

Christopher 0. Ward Dear Building owner Commissioner

your The purpose of this letter is to request an cooperation in permitting DEP to perform inspection RobertC.Avaitroni Deputy Commissloner of the exterior surfaces of the above-referenced building. Bureau of exterior Environmental A previous inspection showed that the building collapse of the Compliance had been impacted by residue from the world Trade Center buildings on September cleaning You 11, 2001. Tel (718) 595.4418 were subsequently advised of the Building but Fax (718) 595.4422 Program being conducted by DEP in lower Manhattan, to inspect did not respond. it is therefore necessary 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 and 24-608 of the Administrative Code, authorize DEP to conduct necessary testing and sampling of potential sources of air pollution, prohibit of interference with DEP personnel in the performance response their duties, and require cooperation with 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 ;r DP Director, Asbestos Control Program ~NM61t►AL www.nycgov/dep)

(718) DEP-HELP

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