Official press release announcing the formation of a task force to oversee environmental safety at the World Trade Center site.
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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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