NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
Mr. Bernard P. Orlan February 26,2002
Wipe Sampling for PCBs Page 2
StuYvesant High School (M477~) ATCProiectNo. 15-19125-0246
The areas sampled were;
• 1 st floor Main Entrance Wall;
• 2nd floor Bridge Entrance Wall; and
• Mixed Plenum - HVAC -2.
Each sample was analyzed for seven PCB compotmds with differing percentages of chlorine.
The PCB results of all samples were below the reporting limits (2.0 micrograms/sample). The
same level was reported in the blank.
Currently, the Environmental Protection Agency spill clean-up standard for PCBs on non-porous
surfaces is 10 micrograms per 100 square centimeters or less (<10 ug/lOOcm^) as stated in 40
CFR761.
It is our pleasure to provide these indoor environmental services to die New York City Board of
Education. If you have any questions about this report, please call (212) 353-8280, extension
212or261.
Sincerely,
ATC ASSOCIATES INC.
James R. Cohn, CIH, GSP
Regional Manager
Industrial Hygiene Division
Attachment
CONFIDENTIAL, CITY_21MC100_003432533
SUBJECT TO PROTECTIVE ORDER NO. 2, SEPT. 2008
NYC-WTC_000175691
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