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shorter period of time since many people are in the area for 24
hour periods (NOT an 8 hour day like factory workers?)
• How do you respond to scientists who say that the standards
being used to assess health impacts of asbestos are too low?
B. Parks
• Are local parks and playgrounds cleaned regularly? Can there
be a sign posted as to when the park was last tested and
cleaned?
We have an update on the parks and regular communication with
the Parks Dept. We will have a separate answer sheet for
questions related to parks.
• Is soil in parks and playgrounds tested for asbestos and other
toxic substances?
Refer to Parks update above. Soil is not being tested.
C. Debris Removal
• Trucks not always wetting down and putting tarps over debris,
whom should they call to complain?
The Health Department enforces this. Take to complaint and pass
on to the appropriate person at DOH.
• Why can’t the material (debris) on the trucks be containerized?
Ask DDC to comment on this one.
D. Barge
• Noise complaints: banging from the barge is keeping people
awake at night, who should they call to complain?
This is enforced by DEP. Current practice has been to have person
call 1-718- DEP-HELP and tell the operator that the noise is coming
from the barge at West and Harrison St. and that the supervisor on
call should be notified immediately
• Dust: Debris is being dispersed through the air from the work
at the barge.
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