Tier I > E-04 cancer risk x 1 yr exposure duration
Tier II E-04 x 1 yr - E-04 x 30 yr
Tier III < E-04 x 30 yr (or background)
Lead (settled dust)
Tier Screening Value Basis Action
I > 40 ug/ft 1)HUD standard for floors Aggressive cleaning - if
2) Residential Lead Hazard levels persist, take additional
Standard (TSCA Section 403) action to reduce exposure
II 25 ug/ft2 (or background) - HUD screening level for Maintain recommended
40 ug/ftfl oors (diligent wet/HEPA)
cleaning methods -consider
additional monitoring
III < 25ug/ft(or background) HUD screening level or local No further action
background
NYC-WTC 000160883
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NYC-WTC_000160883Source: 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.