HVAC cleanup proposal for residential units, Feb 2003
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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.
EPA Air Quality Press Conference
DEP has negotiated an agreement with EPA and FEMA that addresses the concerns of
the public and elected officials concerning the downtown area. A comprehensive
program has been developed to ensure that building and residential units impacted by the
collapse of the WTC have been properly cleaned.
Key components are as follows:
Short Term
1) EPA is lead agency N' r
2) Direct assistance to residents and residential building owners (clean-up of
apartments as requested)
3) Establishment of an EPA hotline"
4) Cleaning of unoccupied, uncleaned buildings (6)*- '
5) Clean-up of exterior buildings with residual WTC debris
6) Professional review of HVAC systems as requested\
Long Term
1) Pilot building cleaning effort to confirm cleaning technology
2) Create a database on private sector environmental testing results and clean-up
activity
3) Background study of levels of potential contaminants
NYC-WTC 000148092
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NYC-WTC_000148092Source: NYC Law Department, mirrored locally
Memo distributing draft indoor air programs with revisions assigning data collection responsibility to OEM and removing HVAC section pending further development.
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.
Statistical summary of asbestos testing submitted by building owners, including counts of bulk samples, air monitoring results, and inspection outcomes.