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 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 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
Robert C. Avaltroni Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) requirements. Specifically, the results
Deputy Commissioner indicate the clearance and re-occupancy criteria set forth in AHERA (70 s/mm^)
Bureau of were met.
Environmental
Compliance If you have any questions, please contact me at (718) 595-3721.
Tel (718)595-4418
Fax (718) 595-4422
/ Sincerely,
Robert C. Avaltroni
Deputy Commissioner *
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(718) DEP-HELP
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