Facsimile cover sheet from Mayor's Office, Sep 2001

NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document

SEP-26-2001 12:54 MAYOR’S OFC of ENO. COORD 212 999 7024 P.02/03 To:, Buildmg Owners

From: IL Radhakprfman, P.E.

Department of^iYif?^ Date: September 14,2001 Environmental Protection Subject: Clean-up of Asbest 59-17 (unction ' *5 Canna. New York 1U0S41O7 Building owners or their representatives instituting clean-up activities of areas affected by the World Trade Center attack should follow these proc 'dures: Joel A, Miele 1. Minimal dust accumulations (light coating) can be cleaned using wet Commissioner,...,?;.'^ methods and/or vacuums equipped with HEPA filters. Robert C. Avaltriinl/'^*' □eputy Commissioner 2. HVAC-system filters should be replaced prior to re-occupancy. bureau of snvironmental Compliance 3. Accumulations of dust that include pieces of debris be sampled by a asasssg ■ NYC- DEP certified investigator or NYS- DOL inspector to determine whether*^ • the material is asbestos-containing material (ACM)-or it may’bo assumod to - ACh4? Wipe sampling and/or micro-vacuum sampling are not recognized methods for asbestos sampling and should not be used. Bulk sample analysis (PLM) must be performed by laboratories with ELAP accreditation.

4. Only individuals certified by the NYC-DEP as asbestos handlers can handle dust and debris accumulations identified to be ACM or asbestos-contaminated objects. ACM is any material containing more that one percent asbestos. All CaJT~C work shall’be performed in accordance with Title 15, Chapter 1 of the Rules of the City of New York.

5. Emergency telephone notification must be provided to the Department. The telephone notification must include the name affiliation, and telephone number ‘ of the caller; the exact location including street address, floor, and surface types to be cleaned; the name, address, and telephone number of the NYS DOL licensed asbestos contractor handling the material; and the starting date. The Asbestos and Lead Control Program (ALCP) may be reached via (718) DEP- HELP (24 lu£/7days).

6. A scope-of-work including the information outlined in number 3 above and the procedures to be employed should be faxed to the ALCP at fax number (718) 595-3744 or (718) 595-3648. The Department will review plans, provide assi.stance. and offer recommendations. Our staff will be available to answer your questions from 8:00 a.m, to 8:00 p.m. seven days per week. A field office has been sei up to expedite on-site assistance if necessary.

7. Retnow .'thowering units shall be aceepiablc. The area where the installation i.s- proposed shall be pre-eleaned using wet wiping and/or HEPA vacuuming pmeeiluies. I'he Uieaiioii of the uni’ shall be specilicd in the scope of work

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