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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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To: Building Owners '1 JI/" ._ t. . " a..J '--~""""'·-­ From: R. Radhak9sfman, P.B.

Department of· .'I~ • ·. Date: September 14, 2001 . Enviranrilental . ProtecifOn Subject: Clean-up of Asbestos-containing Material 19-11~~ c-. New 'l'olt 11168-stG7 . Building owners or their representatives institudtg c1ean-1.1p activities of areas affected by the World Trade Center a~k should follow these procedures: Joel A.a. Miele Sr., P.E. Commlsliloner I. Minimal dust accumulations (light coatins) can be clca11ed usu 1g wet methods and/or vacuwns equipped with HEPA filters . Rabert·C. Avaltronl Deputy Cammleelon... 2. HVAC-system fitters should be replaced prior to re-occ.\ tpanc!. 8Ut'HU of Erwlronmental Compliance 3. Accumulations of dust that include pieces of debris rnust be sample·:l by a Tel (111) 595-44tl NYC- DEP certified investigato·r or NYS- DOL : nspector to determine wh.ether< F.. (711)595-4422 the material is asbestos-containing material (ACl..f) C•r it may be assumed to be ACM. Wipe sampling and/01 micro-vacuum sampling are not reco::~nized methods for asbestos sampling .and should not be used. Bulk S!llnple analysis (PLM) must be perfonned by laboratori~th E:..AP accreditatinn.

4. Ooly individuals certified by the NYC-DEP a I asbestos handlers am handle dust and debris accumulations identified to be A CM or asbesto;;-contam:.nated objects. ACM is any malf'.rial c<1ntaining more lliat cne ~rcerit asbestos All work shall be pel'f9.nned in accordance with Title IS, Chapter 1 :>f tbc Rl1les of the City of New Yor~.

S. Emergency telephone notificntion must be prcvidr.d to the Dcpar..men1. The telephone notification must inch.1dc the name affiliation, ar,d telephone mmber ·of the caller; the exact.location including sm:ct address, flc·or, and surface types to be cleaned; the name, address, and telephor.e num.~t of tile NYS DOL licensed asbestos contractor handling the materh l; and tlu: starting date. The Asbestos and Lead Control Program (ALCP) nu1y bi! readied \ia ('!18) JEP- HELP (24 hrs/7days).

6. A scope-of-work including the information ou :lined in uumbt:r 3 abov!: and the procedures to be employed should be faxed to lhe A:-..CP .1t filX nt mber (718) 595 ..3744 or (718) 595-3648. The Departm mt will rrview plar.s, pr;1vide assistance, and offer recommendations. Our staff will be avaih•ble to ar.swcr your questions from 8:00 a.m. to 8;00 p.m. seven iay~ per \.:.leek. A field <:•ffice has been set up to expedite on-site~ assistance ifno:es.~1cy.

7. Remote sho\Y\;.'t'ing units shall be acceptable. T \c area w1ere t:1e hstall ation is propos(;d shaU be pre-cleaned · llsing wet wipi:ig "nci/or HEP A -.acuu·-ning proceduttS . The location o ( rt,. unil •hall be 'l',,,;r...i in the •"°I"' of NOrk) ... .. •. •.. , •·o ~

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