Standard administrative notice requiring the retention of original World Trade Center records as evidence for future legal actions.
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NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
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Representative Jerrold Nadler Press Releases FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Eric Schmeltzer February 10,2003 202.225.5635
NYC WORKFORCE MAY FACE SERIOUS HEALTH RISK
Rep. Nad/er Exposes Bungf/ng ofWor/d Trade Center Contam/nant C/ean-up in IVorkspaces, Presents f\iew Evidence That EPA iiiegaiiy Deiegated Authority and Then Lied about Knowiedge of the Law
NEW YORK - Possibly hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers work for hours a day in workspaces that remain uncleaned, or insufficiently cleaned, of hazardous substances unleashed from the World Trade Center collapse -- and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is to blame — Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) said today at a City Hall press conference.
The Congressman was joined by the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH), as well as victims of EPA inaction. Together, they presented new evidence that proves that there has been inadequate hazardous materials testing and remediation in downtown workspaces -- which is threatening the public health -- and that EPA has been lying to the public about its responsibility in the matter.
"This is an outrageous story of EPA inaction, buck-passing, cover-up, and, criminal negligence of its role in protecting the public health," Rep. Nadler said. "There is no rational or legal explanation for the EPA cleaning indoor residential spaces, but excluding workspaces."
The Congressman today released three new findings:
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (DEP) MISHANDLED MATTER
The City DEP was illegally placed in charge of remediation of workspaces by the EPA. DEP, in turn, left the burden of common space cleanup to building
http://www.house.gov/nadler/EPA 021003.htm 4/2/03
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Official correspondence from the NYC Law Department regarding the collection and preservation of World Trade Center documents for legal use.
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Agenda for a conference on the public health impact of September 11, featuring presentations from EPA, OSHA, and DOH officials.
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A transmittal form for a letter sent to EPA Region 2 regarding World Trade Center environmental matters.
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Notice from NYC Law Department instructing staff to preserve World Trade Center documents for potential legal actions.
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Notice from NYC Law Department instructing staff to preserve World Trade Center documents for potential legal actions.
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A project proposal outlining the timeline, methods, and justification for cleaning HVAC systems in residential units affected by World Trade Center dust.
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Joint announcement of a comprehensive plan by the EPA and city partners to address indoor air quality concerns in residential units south of Canal Street.
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EPA Region 2 responds to a congressional inquiry about the joint EPA-DEP program for testing and cleaning lower Manhattan homes after the WTC collapse.
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Frequently asked questions and updates regarding disaster assistance, road reopenings, and victim support funds issued in October 2001.
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A generic internal routing slip used to process correspondence and reports related to the World Trade Center environmental cleanup program.
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Legal directive instructing staff to preserve original World Trade Center documents as evidence.
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Correspondence from the NYC Council on the Environment including a legal notice to preserve World Trade Center documents.
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NYC-WTC_000144633
Report detailing silica sample results and OSHA limit exceedances during demolition activities at the World Trade Center parking garage.
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Memorandum from elected officials requesting agency attendance at a town hall meeting to address air and dust quality concerns.
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Cover sheet for a fax transmission from EPA Region 2 regarding World Trade Center environmental matters.
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