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located north of 79* Street in Manhattan, and these buildings have not previously been sampled. Four additional buildings, that were part of an earlier investigation (IRB Protocol Number 01-062), will be asked to participate in this study. In each building, two residential units and one common area will be sampled. Recruitment Method: The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) has prepared a list of 60 buildings north of 79* Street which match the 5 major residential building types in the vicinity of the WTC site. The 5 major types of residential buildings are tum-of-the-century tenements, post-1920 non-doorman mid rises, high-rise co-ops, lofts, and high-rise condos. Twelve (12) buildings have been identified in each category, and recruitment will begin with the first listed building in each category and selection will continue until two buildings with a willing building owner and two tenants are identified in each building type. Four additional buildings, that were part of an earlier investigation (IRB Protocol Number 01-062), will be asked to participate in this study. Study Site(s): See Target Population/Sample above. Study Procedures: Sample collection will be conducted using established sampling methods and laboratory analysis will be conducted by a certified laboratory. Planned Analysis and Use of Data: The results obtained from these 28 apartments and 14 common areas will be compared with results from buildings that are closer to the WTC site. The measurements obtained in this study will provide a range of background levels of COPCs in New York City.

Is there an intervention or interaction with a Uving person that would not be occurring or would be occurring in some other fashion, but for this research? Yes No

Will identifiable private data/information be obtained for this research in any form directly or indirectly associable with the individual? Yes No Number of participants to be enrolled: The residents of 28 apartments and the owners (if different) of 14 buildings will be enrolled. Study Population (Please check all that apply): The residents of 28 apartments and the owners of 14 buildings (if different from the residents) will be the study population. It is anticipated that this population will include families with children/adolescents and elderly persons.

_ children/adolescents □ terminally ill □ cognitively impaired Z pregnant women □ prisoners □ mentally ill or disabled fetuses/in vitro fertilization □ DOH or other employees □ clinical population (specify Z elderly □ healthy volunteers □ other_______________

List inclusion & exclusion criteria. Justify the exclusion of l)pregnant women or women ofchild-bearing potential, 2)people above or under a certain age limit, or 3) a blanket exclusion ofany specified group. Inclusion criteria are residence in a selected building and willingness to participate in the study. There are no exclusion criteria. Provide statistical justification for the number ofparticipants to be enrolled (summarize or attach power analysis if applicable): The 28 apartments and 14 common areas will provide a range of background levels for the 7 COPCs in 5

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