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emergency diesel generators in lower Manhattan. Con Edison indicated that it would work with
NYCDEP staff to process the necessary applications as soon as reasonably possible.
Provisional EPA ID Number (Sunplemeir^d September 20, 2001)
On September 12, 2001, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“USEPA”) notified
Con Edison that it would issue a single provisional identification number for the disposal of
wastes from within the World Trade Center incident area for 30 days (until October 11, 2001).
Gas Main Water Pumping (added September 20, 2001)
On September 16, 2001, Con Edison Gas Operations received approval ffomNYCDEP’s
Robert LaGrotta to pump water from a gas main at West and Rector Streets into the street. So
far, approximately 75 gallons have been pumped. Con Edison will keep track of the total amount
pumped.
Oil Spill Notification (added September 20, 2001)
On September 17, 2001, the U.S. Coast Guard (“USCG”) notified Con Edison that the
Company’s September 13, 2001 report to the National Response Center (also provided to
NYSDEC) of the potential releases of oil and other substances associated with the September 11
World Trade Center incident would serve as notice for any subsequently discovered spills at or
near that site. We were also notified on September 17 by NYSDEC Region Il’s Jane O’Connell,
that NYSDEC concurs with the USCG’s decision.
Diesel Generator Noise (added September 20, 2001)
Con Edison notes that the noise emissions associated with operation of its emergency
diesel generators in lower Manhattan may exceed normal New York City Noise Code standards,
but are authorized in accordance with the emergency provisions of the Noise Code (§ 24-
243(b)(12)).
Removal of Excavated Materials (added September 20, 2001)
On September 17, 2001, Howard Leadbetter of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
(“FBI”) instructed Con Edison to send to the FBI’s evidence collection center in Fresh Kills,
Staten Island any Con Edison excavated materials that might contain debris from the World
Trade Center buildings. The FBI directed that if Con Edison is uncertain if the excavated
materials from Con Edison restoration work contain debris from the World Trade Center
buildings, the debris should still be sent to Fresh Kills.
DOT Hours of Service (added September 20,2001)
On September 11, 2001, the New York State Department of Transportation (“DOT”)
issued a blanket waiver from 17 NYCRR Part 824 regulations pertaining to Hours of Service for
drivers of Commercial Motor Vehicles for any entities involved in the World Trade Center
event. The exemption, which was due to expire on September 18, 2001, at 12:00 Noon, has been
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