Distribution to environmental organizations, legal advocates, health agencies, unions, and academic institutions.
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NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
cleaned subsequent to September 11, 2001 (if yes, then when and by whom) and if the HVAC system requires cleaning. This information shall be provided via F2L or an agreed upon alternative electronic format or website approved by EPA within 24 hours of activity.
7. HVAC systems that have been impacted by dust or debris from the collapse of the World Trade Center will be cleaned. In the event that a HVAC system for an entire building requires cleaning, a separate, site specific contract will be awarded by DEP for this work. If only a portion of a HVAC system requires cleaning, then the Cleaning Contractor will conduct the cleaning utilizing specialized labor trained and experienced in duct cleaning. a. The monitoring contractor shall schedule and oversee the cleaning of HVAC systCTis. b. The Monitoring Contractor shall inspect HVAC systems or portions thereof cleaned to verify cleanliness. If visible dust or other contaminants are evident through visual inspection or testing, then the Monitoring Contractor will direct the HVAC Cleaning Contractor to reclean those portions of the system where dust or other contaminants are present and reinspect. c. HVAC cleaning, and cleanliness inspections shall be conducted in accordance with the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) General Specification for the Cleaning of Commercial Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Systems and the NADCA Assessment, Cleaning and Restoration Standard (ACR 2002).
8. Sampling of residences and common spaces where cleaning has not been requested a. Based on consultation with resident, aggressive or modified aggressive air sampling will be conducted. i. Before beginning aggressive air sampling, a 1 horsepower electric leaf blower shall be used to direct exhaust air against walls, ceilings, floors and other surfaces. This shall continue for at least five minutes per 1,000 square feet of floor. When directing the exhaust, caution shall be taken to minimize disturbance and potential damage to furnishings and personal belongings ii. Residents shall not be present in their residence during aggressive air sampling activities. iii. Personal protective equipment including disposable clothing, gloves, and respirators shall be worn during aggressive air sampling activities. iv. HVAC systems shall be shut down or isolated locally during aggressive air sampling. V. Room and window air conditioners shall not be operated during aggressive air sampling. vi. Leaf blowers shall not be employed for modified aggressive air sampling. vii. All other procedures are identical for aggressive and modified aggressive air sampling, unless otherwise noted. b. At least one 20-inch fan shall be placed in the center of each room sampled. One fan per 10; cubic feet of room space shall be used. The fans shall be operated on slow speed and pointed toward the ceiling. The 7
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NYC-WTC_000139101
EPA transmits revised scopes of work documents for the indoor dust cleaning and monitoring program, including cleaning SOW #7 and monitoring SOW #7.
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DEP requests review of attached Scope of Work documents for mold remediation and air monitoring contracts.
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Internal DEP correspondence discussing EPA draft scope of work for WTC program and clarifying agency roles and responsibilities.
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Administrative notice instructs staff to preserve original World Trade Center documents for potential litigation.
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EPA scope of work documents for World Trade Center indoor dust cleaning program monitoring and remediation procedures.
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Final scope of work documents for indoor dust cleaning and monitoring contractor activities in WTC cleanup program.
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EPA provides final versions of scopes of work for the WTC indoor dust cleaning program.
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EPA final scope of work documents for monitoring and cleaning operations in World Trade Center indoor dust remediation program.
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EPA final scope of work documents for World Trade Center indoor dust cleaning and monitoring program forwarded to NYC project managers.
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EPA delivers final scopes of work for WTC indoor dust cleaning and monitoring program to DEP.
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Memo discusses finalizing agency roles in the monitoring program and addresses required indemnification letters and right of entry issues.
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Distribution of revised scopes of work documents for WTC indoor cleaning and monitoring contracts.
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NYC-WTC_000163228
Official notice instructing staff to preserve scanned World Trade Center documents as potential evidence in future legal actions.
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NYC-WTC_000163229
Official directive instructing staff to retain specific scanned WTC documents as evidence for potential future litigation against the City.
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NYC-WTC_000163231
Interdepartmental comments from NYCDOH and NYSDOH on draft Statements of Work for WTC contracts.
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NYC-WTC_000163234
EPA correspondence clarifying regulatory agency roles, asserting NYC Department of Health holds primary authority for mold remediation in WTC recovery.
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NYC-WTC_000163238
EPA transmission of finalized Scopes of Work for indoor dust cleaning and environmental monitoring components of recovery program.
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