Memo analyzing excerpts from an EPA draft report on WTC cleanup and disputing the characterization of agency coordination.
NYC-WTC_000153115–000153121
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NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
D B > > T Excerpts from Chapter 3 of the Draft Report
Initial Actions Taken by New York City and EPA
In the immediate aftermath of the disaster, EPA undertook several activities to address various issues related to indoor air. However, according to EPA documentation. New York City officials stated on September 30, 2001, that the City would not be requesting assistance from EPA regarding residential sampling or reoccupation issues, or roof debris cleanup. According to EPA Region 2 officials, since the City declined EPA’s offer of assistance on cleaning issues, EPA did not want to force itself into a lead agency role. Further, EPA Region 2 officials told us that a more assertive stance from EPA would have caused a level of confrontation that might have been counterproductive to the overall effort.
New York City’s Initial Response to Indoor Contamination
New York City officials held building owners responsible for cleaning up their own buildings, including interiors and exteriors. In general, landlords of rental units were responsible for cleaning apartment walls, ceilings, and floors; common areas, such as hallways and lobbies; and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Renters were responsible for cleaning their personal belongings. In the case of resident- owned condominiums, residents were responsible for cleaning their units, while building owners were responsible for cleaning common areas and HVAC systems.
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NYC-WTC_000153118
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NYC-WTC_000153486
Official memo from the EPA Office of Inspector General providing DEP with draft excerpts of their WTC response evaluation.
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Forwarded memo distributing EPA-DEP revised final document excerpts to NYC agencies for informational purposes.
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Internal memo regarding survey results showing residents desired more air quality information and did not follow recommended cleaning procedures.
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Interagency memo circulating EPA revisions for NESHAP and related programs with request for legal and agency comments.
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Page containing illegible text and a document identifier for the EPA Inspector General series.
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Forwarding of draft EPA OIG report excerpts for legal and technical review before August deadline.
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Excerpt detailing New York City's initial guidance issued to building owners regarding indoor contamination and cleaning procedures in September 2001.
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Memorandum distributing draft evaluation excerpts regarding the EPA's response to the World Trade Center collapse.
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Correspondence from NYC Corporation Counsel providing comments on excerpts of a draft EPA evaluation report regarding the WTC response.
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Excerpt from a draft evaluation describing modified contract procedures used by NYCDDC for World Trade Center demolition and debris removal.
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Excerpt detailing New York City's initial guidance issued to building owners regarding indoor contamination and cleaning procedures in September 2001.
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Official memo from the EPA Office of Inspector General providing DEP with draft excerpts of their WTC response evaluation.
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Memorandum distributing draft evaluation excerpts regarding the EPA's response to the World Trade Center collapse.
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Draft excerpts from an EPA Office of Inspector General report reviewing the World Trade Center indoor environmental response.
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Draft excerpt describing the FEMA-funded residential testing and cleaning program administered by EPA and New York City following the attacks.
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Memo summarizing daily activities including a debris site visit request on October 30, 2001.
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NYC-WTC_000144916
Large volume technical report containing environmental data and analysis related to the World Trade Center disaster site cleanup.
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