Department of Environmental Protection letter declining jurisdiction over a World Trade Center pollution complaint and referring the inquirer to the Department of Health.
NYC-WTC_000151815–000151818Folder label: “WTC Inquiries/Correspondence/Complaints/Referrals”
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cJgf ..'9 December 5, 2002 cNeWl01 Department of Environmental Protection ._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._._ 59-17 Junction Boulevard Flushing, New York Dear Mr.. ._.Pii 11373-5108 --------
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) Bureau of Environmental Compliance is in receipt of your correspondence Christopher O. Ward concerning an article you reviewed in the Sacramento Bee pertaining to New York Commissioner City Pollution and the World Trade Center. I apologize in the delay in responding to your correspondence. However, the issues that you raised do not fall under our jurisdiction. To obtain information in this matter, please contact the Department of Health.
I hope this information is helpful.
Sincerely,
Michelle Needle Assistant to the Director Division of, Air/Noise, Permitting, Enforcement & Policy
Robert C. Avaltroni Deputy Commissioner
Bureau of Environmental Compliance
Tel (718) 595-4418 cc: Robert Avaltroni Fax (718) 595-4422 Geraldine Kelpin log # 12899
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NYC-WTC 000151815
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NYC-WTC_000151742
Letter responding to correspondence regarding the EPA World Trade Center Cleanup Program, noting that extensions through December 28, 2002, were sufficient for registration.
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Response stating that EPA extensions for the cleanup reassurance program were sufficient for resident registration through December 2002.
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Internal memo forwarding a citizen inquiry submitted via NYC.gov to DEP staff requesting coordination of a response regarding World Trade Center related matters.
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Internal routing form used to track comments, reports, and actions related to the World Trade Center environmental cleanup program.
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EPA coordinating WTC cleanup cost estimate review with NYC DEP and city agencies.
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Letter declining jurisdiction over an article about pollution and WTC, directing the inquirer to the Department of Health.
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Multi-agency communication regarding WTC remediation coordination routed to city, state, and federal environmental and emergency response agencies.
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Memo requesting completion of FEMA forms for PS and OTPS costs related to the World Trade Center by October 23.
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Agenda for a February 14, 2002 meeting chaired by FEMA to address health concerns of responders and citizens.
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Memo clarifying enforcement policy for abating normally non-friable asbestos in single and two-family homes.
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NYC-WTC_000151790
Letter declining jurisdiction over an article about pollution and WTC, directing the inquirer to the Department of Health.
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Correspondence between EPA and DEP officials discussing scheduling meetings with building owners to address exterior cleanup issues in late March 2002.
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Outline of tasks regarding air quality, building characteristics, contaminant testing, and safety recommendations for Lower Manhattan.
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Response stating that EPA extensions for the cleanup reassurance program were sufficient for resident registration through December 2002.
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DEP internal memo addressing inability to access an apartment for asbestos inspection due to denial of entry and discussing options for resolving a potentially hazardous asbestos…
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NYC-WTC_000151711
DEP correspondence referring a public inquiry about 110 building to EPA for WTC air quality study information and reports.
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NYC-WTC_000151725
DEP correspondence referring an inquiry about vacuum or air conditioner assistance to FEMA for eligibility information.
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NYC-WTC_000151742
Letter responding to correspondence regarding the EPA World Trade Center Cleanup Program, noting that extensions through December 28, 2002, were sufficient for registration.
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NYC-WTC_000151764
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