Department of Environmental Protection letter agreeing with EPA and DOH recommendations to remove contaminated carpet from affected schools.
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NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
March 3, 2003 Department of Environmental Protection 59-17 Junction Boulevard Flushing, New York 11373-5108 Ms. Kathleen Grimm Deputy Chancellor New York City Department of Education Christopher O. Ward The Tweed Courthouse Commissioner New York, New York 10007
Dear Deputy Chancellor Grimm:
After consulting with the Department of Education and reviewing the letters of support from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and the New York City Department of Health (NYCDOH), please be advised that we acquiesce to their recommendations regarding the carpet removal at New York City Department of Education schools impacted by the collapse of the World Trade Center.
USEPA and the NYCDOH have stated that the removal of carpet is a reasonable and proper action to eliminate concerns regarding potential contaminants in this porous material. The DEP concurs with this assessment.
According to our information, the environmental air sampling results at Robert C. Avaltroni these schools indicated sampling and analysis was in accordance with the Deputy Commissioner Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) requirements. Bureau of Specifically, the results indicate the clearance and re-occupancy criteria set Environmental forth in AHERA (70 s/mm') were met. Compliance
Tel (718)595^18 If you have any questions, please contact me at (718) 595-3721. Fax (718) 595-4422
Sincerely,
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Letter confirming DEP's agreement with EPA and DOH recommendations to remove contaminated carpet from schools impacted by the World Trade Center collapse.
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Emails coordinating the drafting of support letters from the EPA and DEP to validate carpet removal efforts for FEMA reimbursement.
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Emails coordinating the drafting of a support letter from DEP to validate carpet removal efforts for FEMA reimbursement.
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