Memo on FEMA-funded exterior cleaning program for downtown Manhattan, Mar

NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document

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In this regard, DEP is initiating a program (Cleaning Program), with financial assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to clean the exteriors of certain buildings in the downtown Manhattan area.

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Based on visual surveys and analyses of other properties in the area, we are assuming that the dust accumulations noted on the exterior of the Building include some amount of asbestos­ containing material (ACM). DEP would like to include the Building'in the Cleaning Program, and clean the facades, roofs and other exterior surfaces so as to remove such accumulations. The scope of work for this cleaning is attached to this letter as Exhibit A. The work would be performed by NYS DOL licensed asbestos contractors with DEP and NYSDOL certified workers. The fees and expenses of the asbestos contractor in performing the work will be paid for by DEP.

To ensure that the cleaning is performed properly, the work will be monitored by DEP personnel and an independent third-party air monitoring firm will also be engaged to take air samples at designated points around the perimeter of the working area. In addition, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will provide oversight for worker safety. The fees and expenses of DEP personnel in monitoring the work, and the fees and expenses of the third-party air monitoring firm in taking and analyzing air samples will also be paid for by DEP.

In order to proceed with this cleaning, we will need your cooperation and assistance in (x) arranging a schedule to have the work performed, (y) designating a point of contact at the Building to address any issues that may arise during the course of the work, and '(z) securing legal consent from the owner of the Building, so that DEP and contractor personnel have appropriate access to the property.

We request that you call at DEP (Telephone: .) by not later than to arrange for a work schedule and to designate a liaison, who should be an individual at the Building available between the hours of 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, seven days a week. The cleaning work will require a source of electrical power and water at the Building, and may entail the erection of temporary scaffolding so that workers can access exterior walls. Please be prepared to discuss these items and any other considerations you are aware of applicable to the Building (e.g., landmark status) which might affect the cleaning.

We also request that you review the form of License Agreement attached to this letter as Exhibit B. The License Agreement is intended to document permission from the Building owner for the work to be performed, and to grant appropriate access to DEP and contractor personnel. Please arrange for this License Agreement to be signed by an authorized representative of the Building owner and returned to. at DEP, 59-17 Junction Boulevard,__Floor, Corona, NY 11368 (Telephone: ) by not later than

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