DEP Follow-up Letter on Hazard Assessments, Feb 23, 2002

NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document 02/26/02 TUE 13:38 FAX 2123677356 5 RE ; @2/26/2882 14:18 212-b2i-1aze ER PER ig) UZ ’ Cr ed wy . . ‘ was . \ @ ". ’ ed \- Febraaty 12, 2002 Department of 7 Environmental Protection’ 53.17 Junction Bopieang Comm, New York 11388-5197 Oe ee s Joel A, Micle Sr, PE. ; Commissioner, Dear Sirf Madam: Robert ©. Avaltron! ' Ty September. 2001, the New York City Departiret and: Buviroismental Protection 1 Deputy Commissionar (NYC DEP) and the Deparimsent of Health (YC DOH) advised building owners regarding ‘building saintesmbe and re-ocoupapcy issues following the collapse of wr gt Burear’ of Environmental Compliance the World Trade Centex. The steps included the profescional asseSsment of building ; Fens (718) SUS 4422 contamination’ for possible hazardous components, including asbestas, and a | 1k Lo retrospective Sling, as required, {f applicable.- “rh sates 88" + The NYC DEP is hereby’ requesting topits of the exviranmentsl hazard assessments : including bulk sample results and air monitoring results end a summary of clean-up sctivifies af the above roferenoed sféc. Please fosward the requested decuments tn . ; ‘ ces within FIVE BUSINESS DAYS. They may be faxed to (718) 595-3744 or vies ne sent to the NYC DEP Asbestos Controt Program at 59-17 Junetion Boulevard; 8° . “4 . - Heor, Corona, New York 11373-5108. . my a. Cee Please be advised building owners are responsible far the cleaning of building | ‘por —> eaterinis, grounds, and common stges, Due to changing conditions and continued a ee activity at Ground Zero, boiiding owners should periodically assces the condition of er . . buildipg extetiors and ait conditioning systetus for cleanliness and ray have to - we. periodjéaliy roclean areas, Adherence to proper Cleaning methods is important for ibe protection of public health and the ‘xviroament DEP inspectors will be . ; following up on this matter. If you have any questions, you may reach the Department at (718) 595-3682 during office howty or the 24-hour Help Center at (738) DEP-HELP. DEP staff is available . to pravide guidance and technical assistance, ' a “; te ae ce - _ Sincerely, oe 8 > 8 © 48 . eo Me tw R. Radbaktishnan, PE, - Director Asbestos Contra Program = e ‘ ad 1 HSUN SLUSE ITH PIQBSSPZIG = ZaiEt zewZ/aZsze NYC-WTC_000150143