Forwarded press release alleging serious health risks for the NYC workforce due to ongoing World Trade Center clean-up activities.
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NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
Avahroni, Robert BC3
From: Sturcken, Charles Sent: Tuesday, February 11,2003 1:17 PM To: Avaltroni, Robert Subject; FW: [Fwd: FW: EPA/WTC RELEASE: NYC WORKFORCE MAY FACE SERIOUS HEALTH RISK]
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-------- sriginal Message---------- From: kmatthev.-s [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, February 10, 2003 12:28 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Fwd: FW: EPA/WTC RELEASE: NYC WORKFORCE MAY FACE SERIOUS HEALT-; RISK]
---- — Original Message ------- Subject: FW: 5RA/WTC RELEASE: NYC WORKFORCE MAY FACE SERIOUS HEALTH RISK Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2003 11:06:25 -0500 Frcm: "Schmeltzer, Eric” <[email protected]> 'o: kmatu-.ewsgap. org
I'll .end some more in a bit, but call me w/ questions. -Eric
FOR rJMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: ERIC SCHMELTZF- FEBRUARY 10, 2003 202-1;5-5635
NYC WORKFORCE MAY FACE SERIOUS HEALTH RISK
Rep. Nadler i::poses Bungling of World Trade Center Contaminant Clean-up i. Workspaces, Presents New Evidence That EPA Illegally Delegated Auiaority and Then Lied about Knowledge of the Law
NEW 1 .RK - Poscibly hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers work for hours a da in workspaces that remain uncleaned, or insufficiently cleaned, of hazartious sub.srances unleashed from the World Trade Center collapse — and d.ie Enviror.mental Protection Agency (EPA) is to blame — Rep. Jerrold Nadlec (D-NY) said today at a City Hall press conference.
The asngressmewas joined by the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Hea_th (NYCOSH), as well as victims of EPA inaction. Together, they presented new evidence that proves that there has been inadequate hatardous materials testing and remediation in downtown workipaces — which is threatening the public health — and that EPA has been ' ./ing to she public about its responsibility in the matter.
"This is an outrageous story of EPA inaction, buck-passing, cover-up, and, sriminal .negligence of its role in protecting the public health," Rep. -sadler said. "There is no rational or legal explanation for the 1
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Agenda listing panelists from federal agencies, unions, and city departments for a March 2004 conference on post-9/11 air quality.
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Standard administrative notice requiring the retention of original World Trade Center records as evidence for future legal actions.
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Official correspondence from the NYC Law Department regarding the collection and preservation of World Trade Center documents for legal use.
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Agenda for a conference on the public health impact of September 11, featuring presentations from EPA, OSHA, and DOH officials.
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Notice from NYC Law Department instructing staff to preserve World Trade Center documents for potential legal actions.
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Notice from NYC Law Department instructing staff to preserve World Trade Center documents for potential legal actions.
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News report describing eight finalist designs for the World Trade Center memorial and their emotional impact on families.
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Joint announcement of a comprehensive plan by the EPA and city partners to address indoor air quality concerns in residential units south of Canal Street.
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A transmittal form for a letter sent to EPA Region 2 regarding World Trade Center environmental matters.
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EPA Region 2 responds to a congressional inquiry about the joint EPA-DEP program for testing and cleaning lower Manhattan homes after the WTC collapse.
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Large volume technical report containing environmental data and analysis related to the World Trade Center disaster site cleanup.
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Discussion on providing sampling protocols and cost estimates to support FEMA reimbursement requests for carpet removal at schools.
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