Correspondence confirming a meeting with REBNY representatives and noting that project details are the primary focus over release forms.
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»> Nancy Jeffery 04/02/02 10:57AM »> So, what do you suggest a response would be to the caller regarding the "letter" should be?
I suggest that we discuss this with FEMA.
Nancy Loder Jeffery Director Environmental and Occupational Disease Epidemiology (212)788-4290
»> Vincent Colt 0 04/02/02 09:46AM »> Jim
Routine HEPA vacuuming is certainly appropriate here.
There is no standard definition of professional cleaning, and it begs the question as to what the cleaning company did. For example, did they remove rugs and matting, HEPA vac and steam clean them and clean the floor before replacing them? This might be a best case cleaning scenario. On the other hand, did they just pass a (non-HEPA) vacuum over the rugs? These types of questions may become more prevalent as tenants begin to reflect on actions taken in their apartments by cleaning services during the immediate aftermath of 9/11.
Two side points - She is requesting bulk dust testing, however if she is HEPA vacuuming every day there shouldn't be enough dust available in her apartment for a bulk sample. Also, the asbestos fiber value for the rug is presented as 42 fibers/cc, which is an airborne concentration and not a loading value.
Vin
»> Jim Miller 04/01/02 08:09PM »> Vin-Does HEPA vacuuming seem appropriate for these conditions? Is there a standard definition re what constitutes "professional cleaning"?
Mike-Does her concern for dusty common areas warrant a referral to DEP for a site visit?
»> WTC Hotline <[email protected]> 04/01/02 12:12PM »> I spoke at length this morning with a woman named PH She lives at 400 Chambers St, apt.i Pili She has 2 young children and is concerned about their health. §he re-occupied her apt in October but didn't test her apt until February. In Feb, she hired Pure Solutions to test the dust/air for $1500, they found asbestos fibers in her rug (42 fibers/cc) she obtained a HEPA Vac and has been cleaning every day. She also had her apt
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Transmission of WTC-related Q and A document to interagency task force with EPA Regional contact information.
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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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Discussion of contractors performing WTC facade cleanup using wet-soaking and power-washing protocols and potential water use restriction exemptions.
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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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Correspondence discussing the scheduling of meetings with building owners and the need for legal vetting of compliance issues.
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Notice to NYC business community regarding procedures for reopening buildings south of 14th Street following 9/11.
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Document requesting FEMA mission assignment for indoor air testing and cleaning programs in Lower Manhattan.
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EPA, FEMA, and NYC DEP staff correspondence discussing a draft letter regarding indoor air issues and funding support for World Trade Center-related environmental work.
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Notice instructing staff to preserve original World Trade Center documents as potential legal evidence and not dispose of them.
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DEP memo documenting inconsistent dust control from WTC debris transport trucks affecting school reopening plans.
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DEP memo discussing WTC recovery contractor operations, fuel requirements, infrastructure repairs, and school proximity.
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Forwarded draft press release from NYC Department of Health regarding WTC environmental and health guidance.
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