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”
OCR status: ok · source: pdftotext
NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
Clean-up of Debris-Laden unoccupied, uncleaned Buildings Scope of Work
Application: A visual inspection was performed and visible acciunulations of debris from the collapse of the WTC was identified.
1. All work shall be performed by a NYSDOL licensed contractor with NYSDOL- and NYC DEP- certified workers.
2. An ACP-7 form asbestos project notification form shall be submitted directly to the NYCDEP Asbestos Control Program prior to the start of work. NYS DOL notification shall be submitted.
3. A third party air monitoring firm shall perform air sampling. The person who conducts sampling shall possess a valid NYS DOL certificate.
4. At least one asbestos supervisor shall be present at each work place (work place is defined in Title 14, Chapter 1 RCNY as the work area and the decontamination enclosure system).
5. Personal protective equipment including disposable clothing, gloves, and respirators in accordance with OSHA rules and regulations.
6. Warning signs shall be posted at the approach to the work area.
7. A worker decontamination enclosure system shall be installed at the entrance to the work area. A remote decontamination enclosure system shall be considered when appropriate i.e. inability to comply with the provision due to space limitation or other agency rules, such as for compliance with NYCFD egress requirements.
8. HVAC systems shall be shut down and locked out or isolated locally.
9. Isolation barriers shall be installed with two layers of 6-mil polyethylene sheeting and sealed with tape.
10. Negative pressure ventilation equipment shall be installed for and operated during all clean-up activities. Equipment shall run continuously imtil clearance air monitoring. A minimum of one air change every 30 minutes shall be provided. When ducting to the outside is not possible, a second negative pressure ventilation unit compatible with the primary unit capacity may be connected in series.
11. All debris shall be misled and bagged directly. Accumulation of water is prohibited. Water misting shall be sufficient to wet the material without water accumulations. After the removal of debris accumulations all surfaces shall be wet wiped and HEPA
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NYC-WTC_000148621
Memo outlining DEP activities including assessment and coordination with federal agencies for street and sidewalk cleaning.
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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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A document page containing mostly unreadable characters and formatting artifacts, likely a scanned form or corrupted file.
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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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Notice from the New York City Law Department instructing staff to preserve original World Trade Center documents for potential legal actions.
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