NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
everyday, literally. The September 11th attacks produced genuine concerns about air quality in lower
Manhattan and that's why the EPA's task force to ensure that our homes are safe is so necessary."
"Today's announcement is a welcome step forward, and if properly carried out, it can help residents of
lower Manhattan breath easier at home, in school or at work,” said Senator Hillary Clinton. “I look
forward to working closely with the City, EPA and FEMA to ensure that the program is implemented
quickly and effectively so that the public can be assured that their environment is healthy and safe.
People deserve to know that the air they breathe is safe - indoors and out. That's why I held a hearing
on the subject in February. I am pleased that the task force for indoor air quality which I called for at
that hearing has become a reality."
“I am pleased that the EPA is responding to our concerns, because addressing these issues is vital to
the well-being, stability and resurgence of the residential and business community here,” said Sheldon
Silver, Speaker of the New York State Assembly.
"This is a huge task," added Ms. Kenny, "But I can assure you that we will not consider our job
complete until residents and the business community of Lower Manhattan have regained a sense of
comfort in the place that they call home."
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