Draft correspondence from the DEP to FEMA addressing the public health risks of asbestos in WTC debris and the necessity of exterior building cleanup.
NYC-WTC_000153464–000153466Folder label: “WORLD TRADE CENTER FEMA LETTER”
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NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
NAY-24-2002 11:08 FROM DEP LEGAL TO 4544 P.02/02
May 23, 2002 Brad Gain Federal Emergency Management Agency 26 Federal Plaza New York, NY 10278 . ... ..... . Dear Mr. Gair: The collapse of the world Trade Center (WTC) towers on September 11, 2001 resulted in the depositing of dust and debris on and/or in many buildings in lower Manhattan. Recent inspections of buildings near the WTC site have revealed that, while many buildings are now free of debris, other buildings still have visible deposits of material from the WTC collapse. In addition, area residents have expressed concern over the presence of dust and debris from the collapse in their homes, which is perceived as a possible health concern. The city of New York believes that it is in the public interest to remove this material from interior and exterior spaces of buildings in the vicinity of the WTC site. Samples collected during the inspections indicate that asbestos may be present in someof__Ulfi--debri^ elevated levels of airborne asbestos can, in tai n ci rcunfsTancGs, cause heal th-related problemsr- includi-ng asbectosiD, lung cancer and mesethclioma. The removal of this material will assure that it will not become re-entrained in the air in the future, thereby protecting against any adverse effects on air quality or public health and safety. These efforts will encourage area residents to remain in lower Manhattan and area businesses to re-open or return to their downtown locations. This will reinforce the confidence of area residents and ,/orkers and therefore expedite and enhance the economic revitalization of lower Manhattan. The City of New York therefore requests that fema provide the necessary funding for the hiring of contractors to perform the cleaning and/or testing of interior and exterior spaces, as appropriate. New York city Department of Environmental Protection
Christopher O. ward, Commissioner New York City Department of Health
By: New York city Economic Development Corporation
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