DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
ASBESTOS CONTROL PROGRAM
WTC Activities
1. Staff performed site visits to determine the activities conducted by building owners
and provide building owners or managers with the advisory “ Building Maintenance
Issues Involved in Reopening Buildings” and to request copies of any air tests
performed after clean-up.
2. Staff responded to telephone inquiries from building owners, tenants and consultants
from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., seven days a week for two months.
3. Air sampling activities
a. At ground zero - ongoing from Sep. 11
b. Outer boroughs (five locations) - from Sep. 14 to Oct. 1,2001
c. In front of 4 schools in WTC vicinity - ongoing from October 4,2001
4. Staff also conducted inspections where a complaint or a telephone notification was
received or where building owners requested assistance.
5. Press release announcements to the public to contact DEP Help Center with any
concerns during re-occupancy. Staff responded to sites and performed inspections.
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NYC-WTC_000148659Source: NYC Law Department, mirrored locally
A project proposal outlining the timeline, methods, and justification for cleaning HVAC systems in residential units affected by World Trade Center dust.
Departmental feedback on a draft contract scope of work, addressing trigger mechanisms, clearance levels, supervision requirements, and legal terminology.
Document detailing short-term actions like hotlines and cleaning, alongside long-term strategies including pilot programs and contaminant background studies.
Statistical summary of asbestos testing submitted by building owners, including counts of bulk samples, air monitoring results, and inspection outcomes.
Daily activity report detailing updated identification requirements for DEP employees and contractors entering the Red Zone at the World Trade Center site.