NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
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Department of
Environmental
Protection To: Commissioner Miele
59-17 Junction Boulevard
Corona, New York From: Robert C. Avaltroni
11368-5107
Date: September 15,2001
Joel A. Miele Sr., P.E. Subject: Asbestos Control Program Activities
Commissioner
Robert C. AvaltronI
Deputy Commissioner The ALCP activities for September 15.2001:
Bureau of
Environmental Compliance 1. Staff available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. to respond to inquires from
TeJ (718)595-4418 building owners and the public.
Fax (718) 595-4422
2. A guidance document for clean-up activities was developed on
September 14,2001. Distribution was begun today.
3. An emergency project notification was received September 14,2001 for
clean-up activities at 140 West Street (Verizon). Response was
scheduled today. The NYCFD evacuated the building.. The condition
of the structure is under evaluation.
4. The owner’s representative for 106 Duane Street and 217 Broadway
contacted the ALCP for on-site assistance. Response to the site was
attempted but ALCP was unable to approach the area due to gas leak.
Only Con Edison staff was permitted in the vicinity.
5. Written and telephone requests were received for emergency asbestos
handler certification. Procedures are being developed to provide daily
examinations.
6. Air sampling activities were coordinated for the five roof top locations
outside the WTC vicinity. The Bronx site was confirmed at 9:15 p.m.
on September 14,2001. Sampling at this site began today and results
will be available by 9:00 a.m, tomorrow. Analytical results for
September 14,2001 are attached.
DXP
www.nyc.gov/detP;
(713) DEP-HELP
NYC-WTC_000148724
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