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EPA/NYC Approach Request to FEMA, May 3, 2002

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Request outlining specific actions including HEPA vacuum distribution and airborne asbestos testing for residents.

NYC-WTC_000141571–000141572

Folder label: “EPA/NYC Indoor Air/Approach Request FEMA

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NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document

I owners are not able to expeditiously clean their property, NYC will proceed.

Status ofRequestfor FEMA mission assignment: Andy Alper’s letter was good on the economics. However, because this is indoor, you need a connection which addresses the I inside. Need to show exterior impact/economic impact. Is there a risk or nuisance. Took an e-mail last time from Jane Kenny. (Exterior building cleanup) Must identify the vehicle I for enforcement for them. Debris removal to be eligible under their regs, it must be I necessary “to eliminate immediate threat to lives, public health, and safety.” I 5. Clean Up of Exteriors of Buildings with Residual Debris/Dust I Objective: To eliminate remaining debris/dust resulting fi-om the WTC collapse on building ( exteriors in Lower Manhattan thereby assuring this material will not become re-entrained in the air at a future time, thus creating a potential exposure to the public. Program: NYC DEP will contract for the cleaning of the exteriors of approximately 250 buildings in Lower Manhattan. EPA, NYCDEP and OSHA will oversee contractors. Projected Cost: NYC $10.28 Million Project Period: April 2002 through November 2002 Status ofRequestfor FEMA mission assignment: They believe the issues of funding, etc. are resolved and are expecting us to proceed immediately.

6. Identification and Inspection of HVAC Systems in Lower Manhattan.

Objective: Evaluate whether further actions are required for central, recirculating HVAC systems in residential buildings in Lower Manhattan which may have been impacted by the debris/dust fi-om the WTC building collapse. I Program: NYC will retain a consultant to identify central, recirculating HVAC systems in I residential buildings in Lower Manhattan which may have been impacted by the I debris/dust from the WTC building collapse for assessment and/or inspection and to I develop any needed recommendations for further actions. I Projected Cost: To be determined. Waiting for more information from us. We are I investigating practicality of idea and costs with ASHRAE, the professional organization for air conditioning engineers. FEMA would entertain this, but has put it to the side until we have a better handle on feasiblity.

Longterm 1. Sampling to Determine Background Levels of Potential Contaminants: Status: This is part of the Interagency agreement, Brad is expecting it back in a day or two from Washington.

I 2. Data system—They have asked this to be included in the testing and cleaning. (First one) for review and it will share its fate.

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