Air level: Evaluate conditions in the area For those areas where air levels would
NYC background including representativeness of air not warrant removal of sensitive
- 0.01 flcc * samples, fibrous glass dust levels individuals, but are above the 0.001
and loading. f/cc, continued cleaning and
Or evaluation is prudent.
Settled Dust level: If air samples were not taken, then Settled dust threshold is to protect to
appropriate air sampling should be at least a 1X10 risk estimate for a 30
10,000 f/cm2 conducted to determine if fiber year exposure. Air concentrations
To levels are elevated. estimated for different activities using
100,000 f/cm2 a K factors based on Millette's work
Take actions to reduce exposures. on asbestos. Risk estimate is based on
- clean area estimates of air levels, and duration of
- resample exposure for different activities.
- ongoing cleaning (10,000flcm2 corresponds to a 1x10-4
risk for a 30 year exposure)
NYC-WTC 000160891
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NYC-WTC_000160891Source: NYC Law Department, mirrored locally
DEP internal memo circulating draft EPA screening level standards for asbestos, fiberglass, and silica in indoor air and settled dust for agency comment.