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
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Beginning September 12*, DEP has operated a network of outdoor (or “ambient”) fixed air monitors that have been used for monitoring asbestos levels. There are monitors at 3?^ locations as of today. The locations are shown on the map. The map and all sampling results to date from the sites shown on this map are on DEP’s website: www.nvc.gov/dep.
The monitors capture air samples that are tested for the presence of fibrous material such as asbestos. The samples are tested using the PCM method [DEFINE]. The PCM sampling method does not actually show the presence of asbestos; PCM shows the presence of some type of fibrous particle. PCM-tested samples that show more than 0.01 fibers per cubic centimeter are re-tested using the TEM test [DEFINE]. The TEM test shows whether or not the fibers collected in the sample are actually asbestos fibers.
There is no national standard for asbestos in OUTDOOR AIR. There is a national standard for asbestos in indoor air. That standard is 0.01 fibers per cubic centimeter. It was developed to establish what amount of asbestos is considered safe in a confined environment where people live and work, breathing re-circulated air hour after hour. Used as a benchmark for outdoor air, the standard is very conservative. If there were a standard for ambient air, it would be much higher than 0.01.
Based on over three/four/five??? hundred samples tested using PCM, and [HOW MANY] samples tested using TEM, public health experts are very confident that asbestos levels in ambient air outside of the restricted zone do not pose a threat to human ,health. Short-term exposure to asbestos, even at levels much higher than 0.01, carries an extremely low risk of causing asbestos-related illness.
DEP’s monitors are all outdoor. At this point, there are no stationary monitors in place within buildings. Judging from phone calls, conversations, and comments at community meetings, there are many individuals who are not clear on the division of clean-up and testing responsibilities inside of buildings. I would like to re-state a few basic facts regarding cleanup.
Before allowing occupants in any residential or commercial building near the Ground Zero [MORE SPECIFIC?], the City required building owners to take these steps:
o Assess the building’s structural strength and stability; o Restore gas and electrical service; o Restore building water service, including flushing, re-filling and cleaning roof tanks as necessary; o Assess the presence of hazardous materials such as asbestos, and remediate as required under applicable regulations; o Inspect, clean and repair mechanical and HVAC systems.
Although city, state and federal agencies have provided oversight and guidance, “indoor tasks” have been and remain the responsibility of building owners and occupants. For
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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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Notice instructing staff to preserve original World Trade Center documents for potential legal actions against the City.
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