NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
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DEPARTMES'” OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
NOTICE TO BUILDING OWNERS
LOCATED SOUTH OF 14™ STREET, MANHATTAN
Department of
Environmental
Building Maintenance Issues Involved in
Protection
59-17 Junction Boulevaid
Reopening Buildings Closed Since Tuesday
Corona, New York
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Air Circulation Systems: Building owners are advised that air circulation
Joel A. Miele Sr.,P.E. systems not operated since Tuesday must have their filters replaced before
Commissioner the system is restarted. Systems should be run on a recirculated air setting
and not on fresh air, if possible, until the WTC fire is extinguished.
Tel (718)59S€56S
Fax (718) 585-3525 Asbestos or other Hazardous Materials situations: Owners/managers
Jm!eIe@ny8neLnet
should have possible contanxination problems, indoors or at roofs,
reviewed by competent professionals (i.e,, R.A.s, P.E.s, Asbestos
Inspectors, etc.) prior to beginning dean-up of buildings with
maintenance personnel. Where no problems are noted, proceed with
dean-up. Where problems (i.e., HazMat) are noted, contact DEP as
indicated bdow.
All issues regarding air asbestos and/or hazardous material dean-up
should be directed to the Department of Environmental Protection’s
complaint center at 1-718 DEP-HELP (337-43S7). Help center operators
will refer your call to Asbestos and Hazardous Materials staff from 8:00
a.m. to 8:00 p.m. every day induding weekends until such time as the
Mayor’s office dedares the emergency over. Staff will review each case
individually on the tdephone and verbally approve dean-up activities--
paperwork to follow. Emergency situations which arise outside of these
time frames will be handled by hdp center staff taking down the caller’s
name an'l contact phone number and notifying personnel on stand-by who
will then contact the caller directly.
Open Water tanks: Building owners are advised that water tanks not
operated si. ce Tuesday must be completely drained from the cellar.
flushed, cleaned, refilled and plumbing systems flushed before saving the
building reoccupied. You should contact the water tank cleaner who
normally perfonns this yearly operation for you to arrange for this
cleaning, if possible.
All other water pressure, sewage, noise and air quality complaints should
be directed to 1-718-DEP-HELP.
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