WTC site damage assessment map, Sept 21, 2001

NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document

expected. To mitigate for possible impacts associated with materials management during construction, the following mitigation activities may be performed, as discussed in Section 3.7.3,

3.8.1 Demolition of Asbestos-Containing Material

The implementation of the proposed aliemative may possibly generate hazardous wastes during construction. Asbestos-containing materials may possibly be generated during demolition or building i -novation. Since the responsible party would be responsible for following all applicable laws and regulations during construction, demolition, and operation of facilities, impacts related to use hazardous materials are not expected.

Environmental Impacts

Proper disposal of any asbestos wastes encountered during demolition would be conducted as directed by the CAA National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (40 CFP 61.40 through 157). The responsible party would be responsible for following all applicable laws and regulations and for obtaining any necessary permits related to hazardous waste generation, removal, storage, and disposal during construction and demolition of facilities (U.S. EPA 1992a).

3.8.2 Demolition of Lead-Containing Materials

Removal and disposal of any materials known to contain lead-based paint would be conducted in accordance with applicable regulations (Toxic Substances Control Act [TSCA], Titles I and IV). The responsible party would be responsible for following all applicable laws and regulations and for obtaining any necessary permits related to hazardous waste generation, removal, storage, and disposal during construction and demolition of facilities.

Environmental Impacts

No significant long-term adverse impacts are anticipated as a result of the implementation of any of proposed action alternatives since lead-based paint handling will be performed in accordance with applicable laws and pertinent regulations.

3.8.3 Closure of Underground Storage Tank Sites

Under Subtitle I of the Resource Conservation and Re^*’, j Act, Congress directed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish regulatory programs that would pre\ mt, detect, and clean up releases from underground storage tank (UST) systems containing petroleum or hazardous substances. The UST regulations that EPA published in the Federal Register on September 23,1988 established a number of requirements for UST owners and operators, which include release response and corrective action for UST systems. The activities specifically described under "corrective

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