EPA/NYC Clean Up Testing Program, May 6, 2002

NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document

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Program: NYC has received information on clean up actions and air monitoring from the building owners of a significant portion of the buildings in Lower Manhattan. Other information may also be available on building status. Making all such data available in an organized and readily accessible way will enhance ability to assess potential concerns related to indoor air environment. Responsibility: NYC DOIIT through NYC OEM will develop the scope of work. DOIIT will procure and put in place the necessary contracts. DOIIT will administer and supervise the contracts.

6. Sampling to Determine Backgroimd Levels of Potential Contaminants

Objective: Establish a NYC specific quantitative data set which will enable a better evaluation of pre- 9/11 conditions likely to have existed in Lower Manhattan. This will assist in fijture evaluation of whether any further clean up advice or action will be necessary. Program: EPA will sample residences in areas of NYC unaffected by WTC-related debris to establish what may be considered pre-existing levels of potential compounds of concern. This sampling will occur in areas determined appropriate based upon improbability of any impacts from the WTC collapse and fire. This will assist EPA, ATSDR NYSDOH and NYCDOH in evaluating how the potential compounds of concern from the WTC disaster relate to pre-existing conditions. NYCDOH will obtain access agreements and prepare notifications to residents. Potential indicators of concern will be identified and air and debris/dust samples will be taken and analyzed for these compounds. Responsibility: EPA and DOH will develop the scope of work. EPA will procure and put in place the necessary contracts. EPA will administer and supervise the contracts.

Future Possible Action as Follow up to Above Action Plan

Identifying the Need for any fiirther Potential Clean Up or Testing Support for Lower Manhattan

Objective: Be prepared to establish any necessary further Action Plan items for clean up or testing or information on clean up techniques which may emerge out of the various data collection, analysis and organizational efforts Program: Unknown at this time. Must await results of above efforts.

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