NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
DMFTM completion of all clean up activities at the work site. Clearance air sampling shall be aggressive and
performed in accordance with Title 15, Chapter 1 of the RCNY Section 1-43 (a)-(d).
6. Clearance air samples shall be collected in accordance with the procedures specified in the NIOSH
7400 Method. The flow rate for collection of air samples shall be at least 10 liters per minute and no
more than 15 liters per minute. Air sampling cassettes must be monitored to ensure the filters do not
develop dark spots that would indicate clogging. The minimum sampling volume is 3600 liters. If
clogging develops, the cassette must be changed.
7. All clearance air samples and completed chain of custody forms must be transported to the
laboratory immediately after sampling is completed.
Clearance Criteria
1. The following clearance levels have been established by the USEPA for clean up activities resulting
from the collapse of the WTC.
Table 2: Clearance Criteria
Parameter Clearance Level Note
Asbestos in air 0.0009 f/cc PCMe Primary clearance level
Lead in settled dust <25 pg/tf Primary clearance level
Dioxin in settled dust <4ng/m^ Primary clearance level
Fibrous glass in air <0.01 f/cc Secondary clearance level
Crystalline silica in air Ipg/m^ Secondary clearance level
PAHs in settled dust <0.3 mg/m^ Primary clearance level
Cleaning shall not be considered complete unless the primary clearance levels are achieved (see Table
2). The apartment will be re-cleaned and retested if the primary clearance levels are not achieved.
These clearance levels may be re-evaluated and revised if determined necessary based on field
conditions and analytical limitations. Secondary clearance levels shall be considered in determining the
need for additional cleanup, however failure to meet the secondary clearance levels does not
automatically trigger the re-cleaning. In the event re-cleaning is required, re-sampling shall be
performed immediately upon completion of the cleaning.
Project Monitoring
1. The project monitor shall provide oversight of clean-up activities to ensure compliance with project
specifications, tenants authorizations, and applicable rules and regulations. The project monitor
shall be present on site during all cleaning activities. The project monitor shall coordinate all
scheduling requirements for timely completion of the work (completion of work area preparation
and cleaning activities within three (3) weeks. The project monitor shall maintain the inventory of
valuable items in each unit as provided by tenants. A copy of the contractor requirements is
attached. For additional and specific tasks, refer to this attachment.
2. The project monitor shall provide daily monitoring of all work activities to insure compliance with
the scope-of-work, the applicable rules and regulations, and the contracts. This includes but is not
limited to the verification of worker certification status, the use of proper engineering controls and
appropriate work practices.
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