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NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
Article on Residential Clean-up Page 1 of2
Avaltroni, Robert From: Blatchford, Laurel [[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2002 6:48 PM To: Bob Avaltroni (E-mail) Cc: Greenberger, Sharon; Justin Blake (E-mail) Subject: FW: Article on Residential Clean-up
Bob, As per our discussion earlier today, here is the story that Edelman has put together for us to review. Please give me a call tomorrow AM once you've looked it over. Thanks Laurel
—Original Message— From: Blake, Justin [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2002 6:45 PM To: 'Blatchford, Laurel' Subject: Arh'cle on Residential Clean-up
For your meeting with Bob. Attached and embedded (with a space for an EPA quote). GO YANKSI
Residential Cleanup Deadline Extended Until 12/28/02 To ensure that all eligible New Yorkers concerned about dust and debris that accumulated in their homes as a result of the World Trade Center (WTC) collapse have the opportunity to register for apartment cleaning and/or testing, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), FEMA, and City of New York have extended the registration deadline for the Residential Dust Cleanup Program to December 28,2002. The original deadline was October 3, 2002.
To date, only about a quarter of the residents who are eligible for this program have registered. The most likely reason, according to EPA officials, is that people still don't know the offer exists.
[Insert quote from EPA about importance of the program and why they felt it necessary to extend deadline.] About the Program Under this program, residents living south of Canal, Allen and Pike Streets may request the following:
That their residence be professionally cleaned and then tested for asbestos in the air (if asbestos is still present, their home will be re-cleaned), OR
That their residence be first tested for asbestos in the air without professional cleaning. If asbestos is found above the level that EPA has established to protect public health, they may ask that their residence be professionally cleaned.
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA^fo|^high efficiency particulate
Contractors to Conduct Thorough Testing and Cleanup Some dust from the WTC collapse has been shown to contain asbestos and other contaminants. EPA believes this action-oriented cleanup and testing program will reduce the risk of possible long-term exposure and related health effects.
EPA contractors will thoroughly test and clean the interiors of apartments and common spaces, such as
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Review and modifications to article on WTC debris apartment cleaning and testing registration program.
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Forwarded article about apartment cleaning and testing program for WTC dust and debris removal.
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Proposed news story regarding the EPA and FEMA program for testing and cleaning apartments affected by WTC dust.
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Notice extending the registration deadline for residential dust cleanup and testing to December 28, 2002.
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EPA forwards fact sheets and access agreement forms for WTC cleanup program bidding process to DEP for distribution.
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EPA distributes cleanup program fact sheets covering cleaning and treatment procedures to staff.
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EPA forwards fact sheets explaining cleanup responsibilities to DEP and other officials.
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EPA transmits fact sheets covering cleaning, HVAC, and personal treatment for the WTC cleanup program.
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EPA fact sheets on WTC cleanup procedures distributed to DEP and program staff.
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A project proposal outlining the timeline, methods, and justification for cleaning HVAC systems in residential units affected by World Trade Center dust.
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Transmittal of fact sheets explaining World Trade Center cleanup responsibilities and procedures for indoor cleaning and remediation.
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