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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Interagency Agreement Indoor Air Quality/Interior Cleaning of Residences
1. Purpose
The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will develop, manage and implement a program to address the concerns of residents in Lower Manhattan regarding the impacts of the World Trade Center (WTC) collapse on indoor air quality. This program will include the offering of indoor sampling and interior cleaning of apartments in a specific area of Lower Manhattan. EPA will provide oversight and management of cleanup and sampling contractors to insure that activities are done as specified and to the satisfaction of the public. An extensive Community Outreach Program will also be implemented. All requests and information obtained during the implementation of this program will be managed through the development and maintenance of a comprehensive database.
IL Authority
FEMA and EPA have entered into this Agreement pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (“Stafford Act”), 42 U.S.C. §§5121 et seq.; Executive Order 12148, as amended, and 44 C.F.R. Part 206. The EPA shall provide oversight to cleaning and sampling contractors to insure residences are satisfactorily cleaned to an acceptable standard.
III. Scope of Work
EPA, through close coordination with FEMA and state and city partners, will implement a program to sample and clean residences in a specific area of Lower Manhattan. Those residential spaces located south and/or west of Canal, Allen and Pike Streets will be eligible for cleaning and sampling. It is estimated that up to 31,000 residences are located in this area.
Support for the cleaning and sampling of residences and the operation of a Hotline for residents to request cleaning and sampling is being provided through contractors hired by New York City. Contract language will enable EPA staff to manage and direct these contractors. EPA will also be responsible for the management of all data generated during implementation of this program, develop and maintain a website with frequent updates on its progress and implementation of an extensive community outreach program which will be essential to the program’s success.
A risk assessment will be conducted using data generated from this program, the background study and the residential cleaning study. Risk assessment is a key part of three interrelated components of the indoor clean-up program. It will be used in the pilot cleaning program to evaluate potential hazards associated with various cleaning methods. Risk assessment methods are used to evaluate the pre-cleaning wipe samples as well as post cleaning air samples in the main residential remediation program. It is also a critical part of the background study in that clearance levels for apartments are a function of both risk-based and background levels.
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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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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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