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NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document

.NAY-20-2002 21:37 U.S. EPftzDEPP 212 6373772 P.03Z11

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COMMENTS Of U.S REFRESENTATIYS .12RROLD NADLER (NY-08) EPA SCOPE OF WORK WORLD TRADE CENTER BUILDING REMEDIATION Ashestos Ptoiect ?ZQnitQT tod Air Sampling Cet Et s''”

A. Introduction • The term ‘‘apartment” in the final sentence too restrictive. The term “dwelling ’ should be used to clarify that the Scope of Work applies to all units, such as condoouniums, co-ops, private homes, etc. B. Qualiticatioos Project Monitors should not simply be people widx a NYS Asbestos Project Monitor certificate. There should also be EPA employees on site, such as On*Sccne Coordinators or Project Managers, and they must document all actions taken at the response site. C. Specifications < The Scope of Work implies that Project Monitors will receive information, from the EPA Hotline, schedule appointments, and ensure that cleaa-up activities comply with the Scope of Work. However, Project Monitors will not actually be on-site during clean-up activities. Only Air Monitoring tochnicians are required to be on-sixe. The Scope of Worit makes no mention of anyone from EPA or OSHA being preseut at the site. There must be federal personnel on-site to ensure that all activities comply with die Scope of Work. Compliance must not be confirmed via second-hand infermatioc- Federal personnel at the response scene must enforce it. Tn accordance with OSHA Regulation 29 CPR1926. there mist be a ‘'compstent person” present at the site to eawure the appropriate handling of material, hazards and to ensure worker safety and health. • The EPA must ensure that tire Hotline is staffed will) people who can communicate with all members of the public, including tenants of Chinatown, members of ths Spanish-speaking community, tod all other residents who speak English as a second language. « 3(e) says that "ihc project manager shall advise the occupant or his/her authorized representative on the ^vantages and disadvantages regarding the use of the equipment... [aggressive air testing).” What are the advantages and disadvantages that will be presented to the occupant? Who qualities as an "authorized representative" of

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