NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
Uniform guidance has been given to everyone to continue cleaning.
The re-sampling protocol should be the same as that used during the initial
sampling.
New York City’s role in this study will be worked out today after this
meeting.
Backgroimd Study
- Percent volume data will also be collected. The additional data would be
useful for all COC.
- EPA contractors will be used for sample collection and analysis.
- EPA anticipates that three to six months will be needed to complete both
phases of this effort.
EPA Cleaning Protocol Effort
— The protocol will be to clean different apartments at different levels. The
preliminary protocol will be available by April 5“'.
- On first cut, 66 samples per apartment would be needed for analysis. This
number will be cut back.
- Cleaning activities are still being performed which may not leave any
uncleaned buildings for this study. If so, should consider going into
apartments not yet re-occupied since 9/11.
- A building located at 30 West Broadway may still be uncleaned and
should be used in the study.
— HV AC-equipped buildings should be analyzed but if not possible now, a
follow-up study would be performed.
** A time line and critical path should be established for all of the studies.
2. Exterior Cleaning Update - NYCDEP
• The exterior cleaning pre-bidders’ conference was held on April 3'“*. Bids are due
on April 10* and 11*. NYCDEP anticipates the work starting one week after
award.
• The air monitoring contract has been awarded.
• The exit strategy will be based upon visual inspection.
• NYCDEP would like involved agencies to visit the sites during clean-up.
• The clean-up effort will not end with the initial buildings. From Pearl Street to
the river and other building not previously inspected will be included in the clean
up effort if needed.
• Clean-up of buildings in Brooklyn will be performed as requested by owners and
residents.
3. Chemicals of Concern
• To date, the COC list remains unchanged.
• The workgroup has not reached consensus on the approach to lead and PAHs.
• Background data is still a concern.
• The approach to the building materials in settled dust still needs to be worked out.
• There is insufficient data available for dioxin.
• A qualitative approach would be used for mold. Mold could be a secondary
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