NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
ofthe collection of3 pre clean-up and 3 post clean-up wipe samples for total metals and
mercury (Note: a separate wipe sample is require for analysis for mercury). All wipe
samples will be collected in accordance with procedures specified in HUD Appendix
13.1.
b. Samples must be labeled and accompanied with completed chain ofcustody forms before
shipping to the designated laboratory. The label must include the EPA Project Tracking
Number. Samples will be packed, sealed and shipped to USEPA Contract Laboratory
for analysis. Metals samples will be analyzed using EPA Method SW-846 601 OB.
Mercury samples will be analyzed using EPA Method SW-846 7471.
17. Post Clean-up Air Sampling Procedures
a. Sampling shall not begin until a visual inspection confirms the absence ofvisible dust and
debris. Post cleaning air sampling shall be completed within 24-hours ofthe completion
of cleaning activities.
b. All surfaces must be completely dry prior to the start of sampling.
c. Window air conditioning units where applicable shall be run/operated at least 15 minutes
prior to the start of sampling. The air conditioning units shall operate continuously
throughout the sampling.
d. Based on consultation with resident, aggressive or modified aggressive air sampling will be
conducted upon completion ofcleaning. Before the start ofsampling, forced air equipment
(such as a 1 horsepower electric leafbiower) may be used to direct exhaust air against
walls, ceilings, floors and other surfaces. When directing the exhaust, caution shall be
taken to minimize disturbance and potential damage to fijmishings and personal belongings.
e. One 20-inch fan shall be installed per 10,000 cubic feet of room space and run at low
speed. The fan shall operate continuously throughout sampling and shall not be turned off
until sampling is completed.
f. For studio apartments 3 samples shall be collected. For 1-bedroom apartments and
above 5 samples shall be collected. Sampling equipment shall be placed in living areas and
away fi-om obstructions. The sampling cassette must be placed on a tripod and not taped
to existing surfaces.
g- Common spaces will be sampled without the use offorced air devices (fans, leafblowers
etc). For small spaces, less than 260 linear feet and 160 square feet, 3 samples will be
collected. For large spaces greater than 260 linear feet or 160 square feet and less than
25,000 square feet 5 samples will be collected. For spaces greater than 25,000 square
feet, 1 sample will be collected for each 5,000 square feet. Sampling equipment shall be
placed away fi-om obstructions. The sampling cassette must be placed on a tripod and not
taped to existing surfaces.
h. Asbestos air samples shall be collected in accordance with the procedures specified in
NIOSH Method 7400. Air sampling pumps will be operated at 10 liters per minute for
eight (8) hours to achieve the maximum volume requirement of4800 liters.
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