Response to DOB Regarding Asbestos Audit Records, Mar 8, 2000

NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document

March 8,2000

^'D^partmentofS'-' Investigator John M. Audette ; Environmental^' City of New York Department of Investigation ; , Protection 80 Maiden Lane 59-17 Junction B<Jule%«4 S-' New York, New York 10038

Dear Investigator Audette:

This is in reference to your recent conversation with Dennis White, V Joel A Miele Sn, RE. i = Supervisor Training and Certification Unit, regarding asbestos investigator Keimy Lee. As per your request, the results of the audit of Mr. Lee’s asbestos survey and Yr Robert C. AvaltrordX- - '/ ; hazard assessment records are being forwarded to your office. ■ Deputy Commlssloiier Bureau of Aln Nolso^ t^; On March 12, 1999, the Asbestos and Lead Control Program (ALCP) Hazardous Materials ^ / received a letter from your office requesting information from Mr. Lee’s training (718) 59&44iir^^^^ and certification file. As you may be aware, after clearance from your office, the <z ALCP scheduled and performed the audit on January 27,2000.

The audit of Mr. Kenny Lee’s records disclosed that he had performed investigations and completed “Not an Asbestos Project”, ACP 5 forms, during a lapse in his certification status. In accordance with Title 15, Chapter 1 of the Rules of the City of New York (RCNY), an individual must be a certified investigator on the date of investigation (ACP5 Form, line 11) and on the date the form is signed (ACP5 Form, line 16). Mr. Lee was issued seven (7) notices of violation citing -I’)?’ . failure to comply with §l-16(a) of the RCNY.

■ ■ If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact me at (718) 595-3718. 3 & Sincerely,

<:• ......... R. Radhakrishnan, P.E. / ■.■’A Director Asbestos and Lead Control Program

cc. Clive Morrick, Inspector General Michael Gilsenan, Assistant Commissioner (ww.d.nyc.ny.ut/dep) (718) DEP-HELI*

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