A letter responding to inquiries about carpeting testing and cleaning procedures at a specific building in coordination with the EPA.
NYC-WTC_000151396–000151398Folder label: “WTC DC TO RC LETTERS CALLEHAN WHITMAN ETC. WARD DOCTOROFF KENNY”
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NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
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March 3,2003 Department of Environmental Protection 59-17 Junction Boulevard Rushing. New York 11373-5108 Ms. Kathleen Grimm Deputy Chancellor New York City Department of Education Christopher O. Ward The Tweed Courthouse Commissioner New York, New York 10007
Dear Deputy Chancellor Grimm:
After reviewing the letters of support from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and the New York City Department of Health (NYCDOH), please be advised that we acquiesce to their recommendations regarding the carpet removal at New York City Department of Education schools impacted by the collapse of the World Trade Center.
USEPA and the NYCDOH have suggested that the removal of carpet is a reasonable and proper action to eliminate concerns regarding potential contaminants in this porous material.
According to our information, the environmental air sampling results at these schools indicated sampling and analysis was in accordance with the Asbestos Robert C. AvaltronI Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) requirements. Specifically, the results Deputy Commissioner indicate the clearance and re-occupancy criteria set forth in AHERA (70 s/mm^) Bureau of were met. Environmental Compliance If you have any questions, please contact me at (718) 595-3721. Tel (718)595-4418 Fax (718) 595-4422 Sincerely,
Robert C. Avaltroni Deputy Commissioner »
( www.nyc.gov/dep )
(718) DEP-HELP
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NYC-WTC_000151456
Letter confirming DEP's agreement with EPA and DOH recommendations to remove contaminated carpet from schools impacted by the World Trade Center collapse.
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Internal memo directing DEP employees to preserve all records related to the World Trade Center attacks and subsequent environmental cleanup.
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January 2003 letter from Hudson River Management LLC to DEP regarding asbestos air testing and remediation results.
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Department letter notifying owners of visible debris on 55 Warren Street requiring asbestos assessment.
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Department of Environmental Protection letter agreeing with EPA and DOH recommendations to remove contaminated carpet from affected schools.
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Memo summarizing DEP's response to WTC hotline referrals, noting resolved cases and inspection results regarding visible debris.
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Response letter regarding USEPA oversight of carpet removal and cleaning procedures at [name] North in accordance with safety protocols.
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Cover sheet for a fax transmission containing four pages of documents from the Department of Environmental Protection.
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Letter requesting environmental hazard assessments and cleanup summaries for 112 Liberty Street following WTC collapse.
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NYC-WTC_000151341
Administrative notice requiring preservation of original World Trade Center documents as evidence for potential future legal proceedings.
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NYC-WTC_000151342
Letter reporting DEP air monitoring results for particulate and fiber at a specific agency office showing levels below detection.
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NYC-WTC_000151345
A memorandum outlining required procedures for building owners to follow when cleaning up debris and dust affected by the WTC attack.
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NYC-WTC_000151348
A memorandum outlining required procedures for building owners to follow when cleaning up debris and dust affected by the WTC attack.
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NYC-WTC_000151350
A DEP letter describing joint agency efforts to sample air, dust, and water in Lower Manhattan following the September 11 attacks.
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