Meeting notes discussing FEMA funding submissions, EPA recommendations on public fact sheets regarding indoor air exposure risks during cleaning operations, and coordination of…
NYC-WTC_000140795
Folder label: “M.G: EPA INDOOR AIR WORKING GROUP MTGS.”
6. FEMA Submission
• FEMA requested a funding breakdown from EPA this morning. NYC will also be
clarifying their budget numbers for FEMA.
• Expect to have a lengthy discussion on the FEMA proposal at the next Working
Group meeting.
7. Recommendations for Air Conditioners
• EPA’s Communications Division is concerned with the language in the draft fact
sheet. Although the information may be accurate, the public perception of it may
cause concern with the level of exposure while cleaning without respiratory
protection. EPA suggested replacement of suspected dirty units.
• NYC will consider EPA’s recommendations.
• Fact sheets from the agencies should give consistent messages.
• The Working Group will consider issuing joint EPA/NYC fact sheets.
Next meeting: May 15th at 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ 290 Broadway.
X-Kb
« a 6 "C T /c
70 s
. o
NYC-WTC_000140795
OCR can misread numbers and units. Confirm readings against the page image before using them.
NYC-WTC_000140795Source: NYC Law Department, mirrored locally
Introduction to a cross-agency group tasked with identifying contaminants of concern and establishing health-based screening levels for the indoor environment.