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.”
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5. Clean Up of Exteriors of Buildings with Residual Debris/Dust
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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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