DEP memo forwarding asbestos audit results, March 2000

NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document

w March 8,2000

Department of Investigator John M. Audette Environmental - City of New York Department of Investigation Protection V 80 Maiden Lane 59-17 Junction Boulewird - New York, New York 10038 Corona, New York : ftV . 11368-5107 Dear Investigator Audette:

This is in reference to your recent conversation with Dennis White, , Joel A Miele Sr., P.E. Supervisor Training and Certification Unit, regarding asbestos investigator Kenny ? Commissioner Lee. As per your request, the results of the audit of Mr. Lee’s asbestos survey and < Robert C. Avaltroni Y hazard assessment records are being forwarded to your office. Deputy Commissioner ,' Bureau of Air, Noised & ' - On March 12, 1999, the Asbestos and Lead Control Program (ALCP) Hazardous Materials received a letter from your office requesting information from Mr. Lee’s training and certification file. As you may be aware, after clearance from your office, the ALCP scheduled and performed the audit on January 27,2000.

The audit of Mr. Keimy Lee’s records disclosed that he had performed investigations and completed “Not an Asbestos Project”, ACP 5 forms, during a lapse in his certification status. In accordance with Title 15, Chapter 1 of the Rules of the City of New York (RCNY), an individual must be a certified investigator on the date of investigation (ACP5 Form, line 11) and on the date the form is signed (ACP5 Form, line 16). Mr. Lee was issued seven (7) notices of violation citing failure to comply with §1-16(a) of the RCNY.

If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact me at (718) 595-3718.

Sincerely,

R. Radhakrishnan, P.E. Director Asbestos and Lead Control Program

cc. Clive Morrick, Inspector General Michael Gilsenan, Assistant Commissioner (ww.cl.nyc.ny.us/de^ (718) DEP-HELP

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