A project proposal outlining the timeline, methods, and justification for cleaning HVAC systems in residential units affected by World Trade Center dust.
NYC-WTC_000147982–000148113Folder label: “EPA Indoor Air Cleanup”
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NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
Indoor Clean-up Activities Scope of Work
Application: These procedures apply to the clean-up of minimal dust accumulations (light coating). Cleaning shall include HEPA- vacuuming and wet-wiping. If a visual inspection indicates the presence of large debris accumulations fi-om the collapse of the WTC, then these procedures shall not be applicable.
1. All work shall be performed by a NYS DOL licensed contractor with NYS DOL- and NYC DEP- certified workers. The clean-up activities must be performed in the presence of an authorized individual/occupant who shall be responsible for personal belongings.
2. A third party air monitoring firm shall perform air sampling after the clean up activities. The person who conducts sampling shall possess a valid NYS DOL certificate.
3. Individuals performing clean up activities are not required to wear personal protective equipment or respirators.
4. All surfaces shall be wet wiped/HEPA vacuumed. An encapsulating agent shall not be applied. Surfaces include but are not limited to walls, floors, ceilings, ledges, trims, furnishings, appliances, equipment, etc.
Carpets, curtains, upholstery, and other materials that cannot be cleaned by wet wiping shall be HEPA vacuumed two times. Dry sweeping is prohibited. Plants shall be cleaned by rinsing leaves with water. Paperwork and books shall be HEPA vacuumed.
The exterior of air condition units shall be wet wiped/HEPA vacuumed. The air condition units shall then be pulled into the interior space where the grills and unit shall be HEPA vacuumed and wet wiped.
5. A thorough visual inspection shall verify the absence of visible dust accumulations. Additional clean-up procedures shall be performed where visible dust is observed. Air sampling shall be performed after the area is fi-ee of dust accumulations.
6. Personal air monitoring shall be performed in accordance with USDOL OSHA requirements. In addition, personal air monitoring shall be performed on a minimum of one worker per shift during the up activities for the first ten (10) units. These results shall be submitted to tl^,USEPA'^for review and shall include at a minimum the date and hours of sampling, name zdf the worker, his/her NYCDEP asbestos certification number, and specific description of X activities in the unit during the sampling.
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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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Standard administrative notice requiring the retention of original World Trade Center records as evidence for future legal actions.
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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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Fax cover sheet from the Department of Environmental Protection addressed to EPA Region 2 regarding WTC environmental matters.
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Memo distributing draft indoor air programs with revisions assigning data collection responsibility to OEM and removing HVAC section pending further development.
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Draft development of coordinated NYC-FEMA indoor air quality approach and response strategy for WTC-affected areas.
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Draft plan describing agency roles and near-term actions to support residents and workers in Lower Manhattan.
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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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Distribution of fact sheets, access agreements, and scope of work documents for World Trade Center cleanup program.
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