examined,
dangerous levels of asbestos on about half of the buildings they
could blow into
officials said. Over time, the debris could turn into dust, which
homes and businesses.
samples in a residential
The EPA also will begin cleaning and testing dust and air
building near Ground Zero that has not yet reopened.
cleaning
Mears, the EPA spokeswoman, said the agency would assess the
techniques and determine the most effective ways to clean contaminated
contractors
apartments. A decision would then then be made if tenants and local
should clean residential buildings, or if the EPA should assume that role.
regional
"I certainly understand people's concern," said Jane Kenny, the EPA's
administrator. "There is so much confusion, and everyone is trying to recover
goal is
from the most cataclysmic event that ever happened in this country. The
are safe. We
that people will have confidence that their homes and businesses
Manhattan
will determine what is the absolute best thing for the people in lower
and we will do it."
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Correspondence regarding finalizing release forms and letters required before DEP meetings with building owners to commence exterior work in early April 2002.
Correspondence between EPA and DEP officials discussing scheduling meetings with building owners to address exterior cleanup issues in late March 2002.
A project proposal outlining the timeline, methods, and justification for cleaning HVAC systems in residential units affected by World Trade Center dust.
EPA internal memorandum addressing allegations that NYC and EPA concealed environmental data following 9/11, with evidence not previously evaluated in an August 2003 EPA Inspector…