NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
Indoor Clean-up Activities
Scope of Work B
Application: A visual inspection was performed and visible accumulations of debris from the
collapse of the WTC was identified. The USEPA coordinator must be contacted immediately
with information regarding the presence of debris. The contractor shall not proceed with work
until the USEPA coordinator provides a determination regarding appropriate procedures. This
scope of work consists of generic procedures to be followed. Clean-up of visible acciunulations
of debris will require the submittal of a site specific scope of work. If debris is not present, refer
to Scope of Work A.
1. All work shall be performed by a NYSDOL licensed contractor with NYSDOL- and
NYCDEP- certified workers.
2. An ACP-7 form asbestos project notification form shall be submitted directly to the
NYCDEP Asbestos Control Program prior to the start of work. NYSDOL notification
shall be submitted.
3. A third party air monitoring firm shall perform air sampling. The person who conducts
sampling shall possess a valid NYSDOL certificate.
4. At least one asbestos supervisor shall be present at each work place (work place is
defined in Title 14, Chapter 1 RCNY as the work area and the decontamination enclosure
system).
5. Personal protective equipment including disposable clothing, gloves, and respirators in
accordance with OSHA rules and regulations.
6. Warning signs shall be posted at the approach to the work area.
7. A worker decontamination enclosure system shall be installed at the entrance to the work
area. A remote decontamination enclosure system shall be considered when appropriate
i.e. inability to comply with the provision due to space limitation or other agency rules,
such as for compliance with NYCFD egress requirements.
8. HVAC systems shall be shut down and locked out or isolated locally.
9. Isolation barriers shall be installed with two layers of 6-mil polyethylene sheeting and
sealed with tape.
10. Negative pressure ventilation equipment shall be installed for and operated during all
clean-up activities. Equipment shall run continuously until clearance air monitoring. A
minimum of one air change every 30 minutes shall be provided. When ducting to the
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