NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
Overview of Air Monitoring Plan as of 09/25/01
Zone Asbestos PM Other
Work Zone 11 sites (A-S; excluding G, O, Q, R) PCBs, dioxins, furans, metals; all ~2/week,
24 hr samples; PCM/TEM; with ~10-hr sample at about 9 locations (from among
18 sites (See site lists and maps) contract lab. A - S); the exact number and distribution of the
(A-S, excluding G, O, Q, R; ERT locations may vary from time to time, but
1-3) nominally include upwind, downwind, and
residential sites.
More sites may be added VOCs and Freon: 5 samples twice per day, at 3
fixed locations (1 - 3), and 2 varying locations,
Operational but ensuring at least 2 in plume and 1
background; (duration depending on expected
ERT loading)
ERT TAGA
VOCs and Freon, as requested by NYFD
ERT TAGA
Phosgene, inorganic acids (HCl, H2SO4, HNO3),
FID/PID, multi-gas (02, LEL,H2S, SO2, CO),
Real time monitoring as needed, daily
ERT
Silicates: 2 samples /week at 6 locations (A - S)
ERT
siting, laboratory, and logistics pending.
VOCs: a single set of 24-liour canister samples
Near Zone Sarne protocol as Work Zone PMj 5 TEOM continuous (except
Canal Street)
4 fixed roof-top sites (1-4) NV’SDEC operation
(see site list and map) PM,5 24-hour daily filter sample
Filters delivered to contract lab (except PMj s at Canal St.), ~4-day
o Schedule; expected to be daily by NYSDEC lab turnaround
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operational by 9/28
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