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acceptable levels. As such, no environmental impact is expected due to seismic safety issues or concerns related to the proposed act’on alternatives.

3.7.2 Public Safety and Welfare

The New York City Police Department and the Office of Emergency Management cordoned off residential areas in the vicinity of the WTC immediately after the disaster. The NYC Department of Health, the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation and the U.S. EPA are monitoring potential health risks associated with the aftermath of the disaster. New tunnels, utilities, buildings, roadways, and subways constructed during the redevelopment efforts would incorporate the safety and reliability policies of the NYCDDC and the fire/life safety codes and standards of the State of New York and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 130, 72,101, and 241. The safety measures provided in subways likely would include fire detection, emergency ventilation, emergency lighting, emergency exits, water to fight fires and emergency communication systems. Fire/life safety, security and ventilation systems would be monitored and controlled from an Operations and Control Center as defined in NFPA 130.

Police and fire protection services are designed to provide for the public safety and welfare. The New York City Police and Fire Departments would provide emergency response activities. Emergency response services may be slightly affected and there may be a slight increase in response time during the construction period as traffic detours and lane restrictions may result in traffic congestion.

Environmental Impacts

Construction of replacement facilities would adhere to City Safety Codes responsible for fire protection, energy conservation, and seismic safety. Construction workers would be expected to work in compliance with appropriate OSHA Health & Safety requirements. The Contractor Health & Safety Plan(s) would likely include procedures and measures to control dust and vehicular and equipment air emissions; manage exposure to friable and non-friable asbestos; minimize noise; manage, store, use and dispose of hazardous materials and hazardous waste; segregation and disposal of solid waste; develop and perform necessary spill prevention and response procedures; and manage stormwater ano implement sediment control procedures.

3.7.3 Environmental Health

Working closely with City, State and Federal agencies since September 11, the New York City Department of Health has been conducting several public health activities in response to the World Trade Center disaster. Foremost among these are monitoring air quality in the general vicinity of the World Trade Center, working with other agencies to ensure that worker safety measures for search and rescue workers are in place, conducting surveillance for illnesses and injuries at New York City Hospitals, and mobilizing environmental investigation teams to ensure the safety of the food and water supplies.

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