NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
February 13,2003
Department of
Environmental
Protection
59-17 lunction Boulevard Ms. Kathleen Grimm
Fhshing, New York
11373-5108 Deputy Chancellor
New York City Department of Education
The Tweed Courthouse
Christopher O. Ward
New York, New York 10007
Commissioner
Dear Deputy Chancellor Grimm:
After 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 are not opposed to 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 suggested that the removal of carpet is a
reasonable and proper action to eliminate concerns regarding potential
contaminants in this porous material.
According to our information, the environmental air sampling results at
these schools indicated sampling and analysis was in accordance with the Asbestos
Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) requirements. Specifically, the results
Robert C. AvaHroni indicate the clearance and re-occupancy criteria set forth in AHERA (70 s/mm^)
Deputy Commissioner were met.
Bureau Of
Environmental If you have any questions, please contact me at (718) 595-3721.
Compliance
Tel (718)595-4418
Fax (718) 595-4422 Sincerely,
R. Radhakrishnan, P.E.
Director, Asbestos Control Program
( www.iivc.g<i»/dep^
(718) DEP-HELP
NYC-WTC_000144548
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