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NYC Law Department letter regarding EPA draft report excerpts, July

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Correspondence from NYC Corporation Counsel providing comments on excerpts of a draft EPA evaluation report regarding the WTC response.

NYC-WTC_000146129–000146748

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NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document

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Press Release New York City Department of Health Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Sandra Mullin/Greg Butler

Friday, October S, 2001 (212) 295-5335/5336

NYC HEALTH DEPARTMENT RESPONDS TO CONCERNS ABOUT AIR QUALITY IN LOWER MANHATTAN

New York City Health Commissioner Neal L. Cohen, M.D., today informed New Yorkers" that despite the smoky conditions in areas of lower Manhattan that are close to the World Trade Center site, test results from the ongoing monitoring of airborne contaminan~ indicate that the levels continue to be below the level of concern to public health. Nonetheless, while debris continues to be disturbed, and while flare ups of smoke continue to permeate the downtown area, air testing results will continue to be monitored, and ap-propnate health recommendations will be issued as necessary.

Dr. Cohen added, "As work continues at the disaster site, the presence of dust and smoke odor in the downtown area has been of understandable concern to residents. However, air monitoring by Federal, State and City agencies has indicated that the levels of particulate matter being detected are below the level of public health concern and do not pose long-term health risks to the general public. Some individuals with underlying respiratory conditions, such as asthma. may experience exacerbation of symptoms, and other persons may also experience short-term discomfo~ including irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat."

In addition to air monitoring activities, efforts are being made daily to suppress dust and smoke at the World Trade Center disaster site. Results of daily dust sampling conducted by the U.S. Eiivironmental Protection Agency is available online at epa.gov. Fact sheets detailing Health Department recommendations pertaining to air quality. asbestos, safely re-occupying homes and buildings, and worker safety are available online at ~goy/health. For more information about all Health Department activities, New Yorkers can call (212) 227-5269.

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