DEP form document, Oct 2001

NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document * BxflldmgOwnocs From: R.Radhalcpshnan,P£. _. . • Department Date; September 14,2001 ’ . . ; Environmentri 'Protection > Subject Clean-up ofAsbestos-containing Material SWZJunaSonBeotowrd . 5 CorMHi,New1Mc ' ’' - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ —— * 11S68-S107 I 4 Building owners or their rqjr^entatives instituting clean-up activities of antas ’ I . affectedby the World Trade Cenfe?-attack should follow these procedures;

1. Minimal dust accumulations (li^t coaring) can be cleaned tiring wet methods and/or vacuums equipped with HEPA filters.---------------------------- ' Robert Deputy Commissioner '’ '- X HVAC-system filters should be replaced prior to rcKxxt^jan^. i Bureau of ■ Environmental Compliance 3. Accumulations of dust that include pieces of debris must be sampled by a rax (718) 895-4422 NYC-PEP certified investigator or NYS- DOL inspector to determine whe&or* * t the material is asbestos-containing material (ACM) or H may be assumed to be * ACM. Wipe sampling and/or micro-vacuum sampling are not recognized methods for asbestos sampling and riiould not be used. Bulk sample analysis (PLM) must be performed by laboratories with ELAP accreditation.

4. Only individuals certified by the NYC-DEP as asbestos handlers can handle dust and debris accumulations identified to be ACM or asbestos-contaminated * . objects. ACM is any material containing more that one percent asbestos. AU .■ * I work shall be performed in accordance with Title 15, Chapter 1 of tire Rides of the City of New York. >

5. Emergency telephone notification must be provided to die Department The telephone notification must include the name affiliation, and telephone number k ( of the caller; the exact location including street address, floor, and surfece types to be cleaned; the name, address, and telephone number of die NYS DOL licensed asbestos contractor handling the material; and the starting date. The Asbestos and Lead Control Program (ALCP) may be reached via (718) DEP- HELP(24hrs/7days).

6. A scope-of-work including the information outlined in number 3 above and the proc^ures to be employed should be fiixed to the ALCP at fex number (718) 595-3744 or (718) 595-3648. The Department will review plans, provide r> assistance, and offer recommendations. Our staff will be avmlable to answer r your questions from 8:00 a.m. to 8:10 p.m. seven days per week. A field office has been set up to expedite on-site assistance if necessary. f 7. Remote showering units shall be acceptable. The area where the installation i» DSPz is proposed shall be pre-cleaned using wet wiping and/or HEPA vacuuming prtKcdurcs. Ihe location of the unit shall be specified in the scope of work

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