NYC-WTC_000160964
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FEMA objection to EPA program extension request, Nov 2002
Machine-extracted title · confidence 100%FEMA official objects to EPA soliciting letters for extending the individual assistance program deadline.
NYC-WTC_000161529–000161530Folder label: “E-mails R. Avaltroni 2002”
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Avaltroni, Robert
From: Gair, Brad [[email protected] ] Sent: Friday, November 22, 2002 10:07 PM To: Kathy Callahan (E-mail) Cc: Robert Avaltroni (E-mail); Sharon Greenberger (E-mail); Melnick, Walter; Brian Sanvidge (E- mail); Picciano, Joe Subject: FW; NYC DoH and EPA Importance: High
Kathy,
As you can see from the email below, it has come to my attention that EPA staff under your direction have attempted to solicit a letter from the NYC Department of Health pressing FEMA to extend the registration deadline for the Individual and Family Grant program through September 2004. Let me be very clear - EPA's decision to interfere in this FEMA program without consulting us is unacceptable. I strongly caution you to abandon this course of action immediately.
Despite considerable funding for various studies, so far the EPA has been unable to produce any conclusive scientific evidence of an indoor air quality problem in Lower Manhattan. Until such time as you are able to do so, you only further Jeopardize your agency’s reputation by attempting to implement, expand or extend programs that you cannot justify. If in the future you are able to identify a significant threat to the public health, I recommend that you pursue funding for any such initiatives through your own statutory authorities.
Brad Gair Federal Recovery Officer FEMA NYC WTC Federal Recovery Office (646) 746-1888 (917) 842-7947 (cell)
----- Original Message----- From: Melnick, Walter Sent: Friday, November 22, 2002 4:18 PM To: Gair, Brad Cc: Chacon, Emily Subject: RE: DoH meeting - FYI
Brad - FYI. Do you want us to set up the meeting? I have spoken toEmily & she will speak to Kelly about the extension issue. Walter
—Original Message— From: Chacon, Emily Sent: Friday, November 22, 2002 3:17 PM To: Melnick, Walter Subject: DoH meeting - FYI Hi Walter,
Kelly McKinney from DoH called me this afternoon, he wanted us to know that EPA has asked him to prepare a letter from the DoH that says that it is necessary to extend the FEMA/State HEPA Vacuum program until the Indoor Cleaning Program is completed in Sept. 2004. I think he is willing to hold off on that letter until he hears from us. Thanks, Emily
Emily Chacon FEMA Project Officer 80 Centre Street Third Floor New York, NY 10013 1
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