Technical memorandum from EPA discussing ultrasonication testing for asbestos in carpets and HEPA vacuuming effectiveness.
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NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
In Libby, Montana, the Superfund site, EPA is requiring that all contaminated residences receive new carpet and upholstered furniture at no expense to the homeowner, because it was determined that asbestos could not be removed by any cost effective process, even HEPA vacuuming with wet extraction.
In NYC, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has advised residents to dispose of any contaminated carpet or upholstered furniture, according to available news reports.
In my opinion, NYC residents should receive replacement carpet and upholstered furniture at no cost to themselves during the cleanup.
RELATING ASBESTOS DUST LEVELS WITH HEALTH RISKS
ERA’S zero standard for asbestos in dust
The following are EPA’s official statutes, regulations, and findings establishing zero exposure as the only standard or benchmark for asbestos, whether in air, dust, water, etc. EPA does not find any exposure to asbestos to be acceptable,” and EPA states there is no safe exposure to asbestos?^
Available evidence supports the conclusion that there is no safe level of exposure to asbestos. This conclusion is consistent with present theory of cancer etiology and is further supported by the many documented cases where low or short term exposure has been shown to cause asbestos -related disease.
Most occupational studies have been conducted on populations exposed to high airborne concentrations of asbestos for long periods of time. However, short term occupational exposures, have also been shown to increase the risk of lung cancer and mesothelioma. In addition, there are many documented cases of mesothelioma linked to extremely brief exposures to high concentrations or long-term exposure to low concentrations.
The Asbestos School Hazard Detection and Control Act (AHERA) states that the only standard or safe exposure level to asbestos is ZERO?’
[Clhildren may be particularly vulnerable to environmentally induced cancers ... medical science has not established any minimum level of exposure to asbestos fibers which is considered to be safe to individuals exposed to the fibers.
The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) regulations for schools also are explicit, saying there are no safe exposures to asbestos.^
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Forwarded EPA memorandum dated June 9, 2002, concerning the Asbestos Reservoir and carpet testing methods.
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EPA memorandum addressing World Trade Center asbestos contamination status and agency efforts to provide information on the situation.
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EPA memorandum on wipe sampling methods for asbestos in Lower Manhattan buildings, resuspension projections, and cancer risk estimates from WTC dust exposure.
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Memorandum detailing procedures for asbestos wipe sampling in Lower Manhattan and estimating associated cancer risks from dust exposure.
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Technical memorandum from EPA discussing ultrasonication testing for asbestos in carpets and HEPA vacuuming effectiveness.
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Memorandum comparing asbestos data in Manhattan to other sites and arguing for cleanup under the Superfund statute.
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EPA memorandum detailing plans for asbestos wipe sampling, projecting airborne dust levels, and estimating increased cancer risks from WTC dust exposure.
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Internal tracking document for managing reports, comments, and actions related to environmental compliance cases.
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Draft fact sheet from DOH and DEP addressing tenant concerns regarding asbestos fibers at 105 Duane Street.
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Letter from Enviroscience Consultants providing air and bulk sampling results for 86 Trinity Place.
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Document excerpt listing counsel and staff members assigned to a paper on infrastructure related to World Trade Center recovery.
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Correspondence criticizing the EPA and DEP regarding asbestos, silica levels, and safety clearance after cleaning at 114 Liberty Street.
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Administrative notice requiring preservation of World Trade Center-related documents as evidence for potential future legal actions against the City.
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Reference chart comparing asbestos air concentration standards, detection limits, and lifetime cancer risk levels for fibers per milliliter PCM equivalents.
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Forwarded EPA memorandum dated June 9, 2002, concerning the Asbestos Reservoir and carpet testing methods.
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