Memorandum summarizing concerns about indoor air quality monitoring and potential litigation regarding the cleanup efforts.
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“The Department of Health and the federal Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) conducted a study of both air and dust samples taken in November and December of 2001 at thirty residential buildings in lower Manhattan. This study showed no elevated levels of asbestos in indoor air. Dust sample tests showed low levels of asbestos in some samples and fiberglass in some other dust samples. Asbestos and fiberglass can be a problem if they become airborne. Airborne fiberglass can cause cough and skin, throat and eye irritation. While these findings are not unexpected, they underscore the importance of proper cleaning to minimize exposure, as DOH has repeatedly emphasized.” Testimony of Thomas R. Frieden, M.D., M.P.H., Commissioner, New York City Department of Health before the U. S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, Subcommittee on Clean Air, Wetlands, and Climate Change. Monday, February 11, 2002
“New York City Health Commissioner Thomas R. Frieden, MD, MPH said, ‘The data from air quality tests thus far have been reassuring. None of the testing to date has shown results that would indicate long term health impacts. However, conclusive scientific knowledge about the potential health hazards of some substances is not available.’" * Press Release, New York City Department of Health. Friday, February 8,2002 5
Potential Problems for City Hall and Reconsidering current citv policy: Seemingly reputable scientists have come down on both sides of the argument However, if Nadler’s concerns are justified, we are not Infonning people of the real health risks in lower Manhattan, the City may face major public relations problems and is leaving itself open to a barrage of lawsuits. At the least we should discontinue telling people to clean their apartments with wet mops and rags. We should be asking FEMA for funds to support indoor cleanup.
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