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“The Task Force is a step in the right direction that will protect the resident’s of
Lower Manhattan,” said Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver.
The hotline will be operational as of Monday, March 11*. The number will be
(212) 221-8635 and the hotline will be staffed Monday through Friday between 11:00
A.M. and 7:00 P.M. Representatives from the City’s Department of Environmental
Protection and Health Department will listen to public concerns and answer inquiries
concerning indoor and outdoor air quality and the results of testing for asbestos, lead,
mercury and other foreign substances. The infonnation collected will also provide a
tracking base for constituents’ concerns that can be used to identify those areas in need of
remediation.
The Task Force will review all enviroiunental testing data collected to date and
interpret the results in language understandable to the public. In addition, the Task Force
will undertake an aggressive community outreach campaign with pamphlets, a website,
and maps to communicate environmental data and provide much needed information to
Lo . /er Manhattan residents and businesses. The Task Force will review the authorities of
all agencies to determine the most appropriate methods for assessment, inspection, and, if
necessary, enforcement.
“I am especially grateful to Senator Clinton for her assistance on this task force,”
concluded Mayor Bloomberg. “The revitalization of Lower Manhattan depends on all
levels of government working together seamlessly.”
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Contact: Ed Skyler / Jordan Barowitz (212) 788-2958
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