A letter confirming that submitted asbestos air sampling reports for a school meet AHERA clearance and re-occupancy criteria.
NYC-WTC_000151399–000151400Folder label: “WTC DC TO RC LETTERS CALLEHAN WHITMAN ETC. WARD DOCTOROFF KENNY”
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NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
s8 October 11,2002
Department of Environmental Protection Ms. Kathleen Grimm 59-17 Junction Boulevard Deputy Chancellor, Finance & Administration Flushing, New York New York City Department of Education 11373-5108 52 Chambers Street New York, New York 10007 Christopher O. Ward Dear Ms. Grimm: Commissioner The New York City Department of Environmental Protection has reviewed the asbestos air sampling reports prepared by Taylor Environmental Group, Inc.
The results indicated sampling and analysis was in accordance with the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) requirements. According to the submitted reports, sampling was performed in the auditorium, library, basement, elevators, floor and on the 3” through 10*’’ floors.
The results indicate the clearance and re-occupancy criteria set forth in AHERA (70 s/mm^) were met.
Micro-vacuum sampling is not a recognized method for asbestos sampling. Further, the New York State Department of Health has not approved the analytical method for the micro-vacuuming samples.
We acquiesce to the Department of Health’s recommendations that the Department of Education’s carpet-removal protocols would be sufficiently protective of the health of students, teachers, and staff within the school such that the removal process itself would not create a risk to health.
Sincerely,
R. Radhakrishnan Director Asbestos Control Program
((DSPjj ( www.nyc.gov/dep )
(718) DEPHELP
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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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EPA Region 2 response to inquiry about the joint EPA-DEP World Trade Center residential dust cleanup and testing program funded by FEMA, noting approximately 5,300 requests…
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A letter responding to inquiries about carpeting testing and cleaning procedures at a specific building in coordination with the EPA.
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EPA Region 2 responds to a congressional inquiry about the joint EPA-DEP program for testing and cleaning lower Manhattan homes after the WTC collapse.
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Report stating federal funds will cover costs for cleaning potentially asbestos-laden dust from schools near Ground Zero.
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Internal memo draft addressed to the Commissioner regarding environmental compliance actions and correspondence drafts dated October 15, 2001.
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A letter defending the validity of DEP and contractor data used to clear residential units at 114 Liberty Street for re-occupancy.
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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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Internal memo directing DEP employees to preserve all records related to the World Trade Center attacks and subsequent environmental cleanup.
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Blank or partially filled fax cover sheet from the DEP Bureau of Public Affairs regarding environmental protection matters.
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Federal agencies respond to resident concerns regarding the validity of environmental clearance data for 114 Liberty Street.
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