E-mails R. Avaltroni 2002

NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document

J Legislative Hearing on Air Quality in Lower M... Page 2 of3 studies performed by civilian scientists and physicians have indicated alarming levels of contamination inside apartments, offices, education facilities and public buildings. To date, the Assembly has urged governmental agencies to coordinate air monitoring and reporting, and has proposed specific funding for improved air quality in schools. The Assembly has also passed legislation requiring the reduction of sulfUr content in diesel fuel in order to address one prev^ent source of air contamination in Lower Manhattan immediately. This hearing will provide an opportunity for the Committees to consider any new air quality concerns in Lower Manhattan of residents, workers at Ground Zero, students, visitors and employees of businesses, and address long-standing concerns, such as: the continued uncertainty of air quality in residences in Lower Manhattan neighborhoods; the need for air monitoring, ventilation and other measures to maintain high air quality in public schools; and the importance of reducing diesel emissions from the trucks and equipment operating at Ground Zero. This hearing will also attempt to re-focus appropriate governmental agencies to ensure adequate and coordinated service to the affected community. SHELDON SILVER Speaker of the Assembly THOMAS P. DINAPOLI, Chau- RICHARD N. GOTTFRIED, Chair Environmental Conservation Conunittee Health Committee CATHERINE T. NOLAN, Chair Labor Committee

HEARING PROCESS Oral testimony will be limited to 10 minutes' duration. Because of time constraints, those invited to testify will speak first. Others will be provided an opportunity to speak as time permits. Twenty copies of any prepared oral testimony should be submitted at the hearing registration desk. The Committees would appreciate advance receipt of prepared statements. Written testimony also will be accepted. A copy of the written testimony should be sent to the contact person listed below. In order to further publicize these hearings, please inform interested parties and organizations of the Committees’ interest in receiving testimony from all sources. Persons wishing to present testimony at the public hearing on air quality issues in Lower Manhattan in the aftermath of September 11 are requested to complete the following reply form by April 9,2002 and mail or fax it to: Alex Roth, Senior Legislative Analyst Assembly Committee on Environmental Conservation Room 520 - Capitol, Albany, New York 12248 Phone: (518) 455-4363; fax: (518) 455-5182

PUBLIC HEARING REPLY FORM **** Click Here for Printable View **** 1) I plan to attend the April 12,2002 public hearing on air quality issues in Lower Manhattan in the aftermath of September 11. ’b I plan to make a public statement at the hearing. My statement will be limited to 10 minutes, and I will answer any questions which may arise. I will provide 20 copies of

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