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NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
dangerous levels of asbestos on about half of the buildings they examined, officials said. Overtime, the debris could turn into dust, which could blow into homes and businesses.
The EPA also will begin cleaning and testing dust and air samples in a residential building near Ground Zero that has not yet reopened.
Mears, the EPA spokeswoman, said the agency would assess the cleaning techniques and determine the most effective ways to clean contaminated apartments. A decision would then then be made if tenants and local contractors should clean residential buildings, or if the EPA should assume that role.
"I certainly understand people's concern," said Jane Kenny, the EPA's regional administrator. "There is so much confusion, and everyone is trying to recover from the most cataclysmic event that ever happened in this country. The goal is that people will have confidence that their homes and businesses are safe. We will determine what is the absolute best thing for the people in lower Manhattan and we will do it." Send e-mail to RogerWitherepgqn
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NYC-WTC_000160683
Transmission of WTC-related Q and A document to interagency task force with EPA Regional contact information.
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Correspondence discussing the scheduling of meetings with building owners and the need for legal vetting of compliance issues.
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Memo summarizing DEP's response to WTC hotline referrals, noting resolved cases and inspection results regarding visible debris.
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DEP discussion of whether Compliance office should schedule WTC meetings or await Law Department legal review of outstanding issues.
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Report stating federal funds will cover costs for cleaning potentially asbestos-laden dust from schools near Ground Zero.
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Request outlining DEP procurement and EPA supervision of cleaning and sampling contracts for Lower Manhattan residents.
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Document requesting FEMA mission assignment for indoor air testing and cleaning programs in Lower Manhattan.
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Request detailing residential cleaning, asbestos air testing, and HEPA vacuum distribution programs for Lower Manhattan with cost estimates.
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Press article examining widespread public anxiety about air quality in Lower Manhattan and expert assessment of post-September 11 environmental conditions.
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Newspaper excerpt discussing public concern over air quality and independent testing results near Ground Zero.
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Newspaper article discussing the first anniversary of September 11 and recovery efforts led by city leadership.
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