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- Draft clearance letter for 114 Liberty Street, April 2003
Draft document for a clearance letter regarding surfacing material results and EPA correspondence for 114 Liberty Street.
Cited in 15 Ask answers. · Box DEP Box 43
- DEP interior cleaning background memo, 114 Liberty Street, February 2003
Letter providing background on the proposed DEP cleaning of the damaged residential building located across from the WTC site.
Cited in 13 Ask answers. · Box DEP Box 31
- NYC Law Department letter regarding EPA draft report excerpts, July
Correspondence from NYC Corporation Counsel providing comments on excerpts of a draft EPA evaluation report regarding the WTC response.
Cited in 7 Ask answers. · Box DEP Box 08
- Fax cover sheet for TEM asbestos analysis, 30 West Broadway,
Cover page for a fax transmission of asbestos fiber analysis results via TEM at 30 West Broadway dated July 12, 2002.
Cited in 11 Ask answers. · Box DEP Box 39
- Asbestos fiber analysis data sheet, 30 West Broadway, Jul 2002
Detailed laboratory data sheet listing sample volumes and asbestos fiber counts obtained from transmission electron microscopy testing.
Cited in 10 Ask answers. · Box DEP Box 39
- Fax cover sheet for TEM asbestos analysis, 30 West Broadway,
Cover page for a fax transmission of asbestos fiber analysis results via TEM at 30 West Broadway dated July 19, 2002.
Cited in 9 Ask answers. · Box DEP Box 39
- Fax transmittal from ETS Contracting, Mar 1, 2003
Facsimile cover sheet from ETS Contracting Inc. dated March 1, 2003, transmitting documents related to the WTC site.
Cited in 8 Ask answers. · Box DEP Box 35
- Fax cover sheet for asbestos TEM analysis, 30 West Broadway,
Cover page accompanying a fax transmission of asbestos fiber analysis results performed via transmission electron microscopy.
Cited in 8 Ask answers. · Box DEP Box 39
Sampling and results
- Illegible document excerpt with handwritten notes, 2002
Fragmented text containing illegible handwriting and partial words related to environmental or safety topics.
Top-scoring lab report in the "PCM and asbestos testing records and permits for lower Manhattan buildings" topic. · Box DEP Box 06
- Administrative header for 40 Fulton Street records, Mar 2002
Fragmented document header or note related to environmental activities at 40 Fulton Street in March 2002.
Top-scoring lab report in the "HVAC systems permits and inspections for lower Manhattan buildings" topic. · Box DEP Box 36
- Fax cover sheet, 105 Duane Street site file
Cover sheet for a fax transmission from DEP regarding the 105 Duane Street site file.
Top-scoring lab report in the "Environmental air and material testing reports for lower Manhattan buildings" topic. · Box DEP Box 51
- WTC document preservation notice, NYC Law Department
Standard administrative notice requiring the retention of original World Trade Center records as evidence for future legal actions.
Top-scoring lab report in the "HVAC systems and indoor air quality testing in lower Manhattan" topic. · Box DEP Box 08
- Draft report excerpt on WTC demolition and debris removal, 2001
Excerpt from a draft evaluation describing modified contract procedures used by NYCDDC for World Trade Center demolition and debris removal.
Top-scoring lab report in the "HVAC systems and building air handling permits and inspections" topic. · Box DEP Box 08
- Indoor air quality survey results, 75 Park Place, Sep 2001
Report on indoor environmental quality survey including asbestos air and dust sampling at 75 Park Place in September 2001.
Top-scoring lab report in the "Building permits and Department of Buildings inspections for lower Manhattan properties" topic. · Box DEP Box 39
- DOH/DEP asbestos fact sheet draft, 105 Duane Street
Draft fact sheet from DOH and DEP addressing tenant concerns regarding asbestos fibers at 105 Duane Street.
Top-scoring lab report in the "Indoor air quality testing and chemical contamination assessments" topic. · Box DEP Box 51
- Asbestos fiber analysis lab report for 10 Maiden Lane, July
A laboratory report from ATC Associates documenting asbestos fiber analysis results for samples collected at 10 Maiden Lane in July 2002.
Top-scoring lab report in the "World Trade Center area building permits and environmental compliance records" topic. · Box DEP Box 35
- ICPMS daily performance check report, April 23, 2002
Daily instrument performance verification log for ICPMS analysis including intensity and standard deviation data for multiple elements.
Top-scoring lab report in the "ICP-MS metal analysis and daily performance checks" topic. · Box DEP Box 24
- DEP memo on 114 Liberty Street clearance data validity, Aug
A letter defending the validity of DEP and contractor data used to clear residential units at 114 Liberty Street for re-occupancy.
Top-scoring lab report in the "Asbestos and particulate matter microscopy analysis" topic. · Box DEP Box 11
What the City knew
- DEP request letter, 175 Water Street, Apr 2002
Letter from NYC DEP requesting environmental hazard assessments and cleanup summaries for 175 Water Street following WTC collapse.
Top-scoring memo or letter in the "Building permits and boiler inspections for lower Manhattan structures" topic. · Box DEP Box 40
- Cover letter transmitting air quality report, March 2003
A transmittal letter dated March 25, 2003, accompanying an attached report regarding air quality or environmental conditions at a specified location.
Top-scoring memo or letter in the "World Trade Center environmental permits and agency inspections" topic. · Box DEP Box 01
- DEP follow-up letter for 282 Greenwich Street, Feb 2002
February 2002 letter from DEP following up on a request for environmental hazard assessments and bulk sample results.
Top-scoring memo or letter in the "WTC roof and structural asbestos assessments and permits" topic. · Box DEP Box 38
- Letter enclosing executed agreement, 90 Washington Street, Oct 2002
Letter from Zar Realty to DEP enclosing an executed agreement for work discussed in June 2002.
Top-scoring memo or letter in the "Property access license agreements for World Trade Center area sites" topic. · Box DEP Box 40
- WTC cleanup program fact sheets and access agreements, August 2002
EPA forwards fact sheets and access agreement forms for WTC cleanup program bidding process to DEP for distribution.
Top-scoring memo or letter in the "HVAC systems and indoor air cleaning scopes of work" topic. · Box DEP Box 43
- DEP internal routing form with action items, [date illegible]
Internal DEP memorandum routing form with checkboxes for document handling actions, outcome tracking, and coordination across city agencies.
Top-scoring memo or letter in the "Air quality and health correspondence for lower Manhattan post-9/11 response" topic. · Box DEP Box 11
- DEP letter requesting environmental assessments for 49-51 [name], February 2002
Official letter from NYC DEP requesting copies of environmental hazard assessments and cleanup summaries for the site.
Top-scoring memo or letter in the "Environmental hazard assessments and bulk sampling results for lower Manhattan buildings" topic. · Box DEP Box 47
- License agreement for debris removal, 49 Broadway, 2002
Legal agreement between the City of New York and property owners authorizing cleanup of foreign material from exterior areas.
Top-scoring memo or letter in the "Asbestos and fiber control invoices and work schedules" topic. · Box DEP Box 47
- Air monitoring audit schedule notification, July 2002
DEP notification of air monitoring audit schedule changes with assigned personnel for WTC-related environmental monitoring activities.
Top-scoring memo or letter in the "HVAC system air quality audits and wipe sampling" topic. · Box DEP Box 43
- Management response regarding 114 Chambers Street, Mar 2002
Mott & Prince Management letter dated March 14, 2002, responding to DEP inquiries about maintenance and re-occupancy at 114 Chambers Street.
Top-scoring memo or letter in the "HVAC system costs and installation at 7 World Trade Center" topic. · Box DEP Box 37
- DEP memo on WTC hotline referrals and inspections, March 2002
Memo summarizing DEP's response to WTC hotline referrals, noting resolved cases and inspection results regarding visible debris.
Top-scoring memo or letter in the "EPA and agency coordination on World Trade Center environmental compliance" topic. · Box DEP Box 42
- Final notice letter, 90 Washington Street, Sep 2002
DEP letter urging building owners to participate in the Lower Manhattan Building Cleaning Program for debris removal.
Top-scoring memo or letter in the "Building permits and environmental inspections for lower Manhattan structures" topic. · Box DEP Box 40
Buildings
- Ambient air sampling report for 105 Duane Street, Feb 2002
Summary of ambient air sampling and visual observations at 105 Duane Street following the WTC collapse.
Test record for 10-16 THOMAS ST · 441 test pages recorded for this building. · Box DEP Box 36
- JLC Environmental purchase order form, March 19, 2003
Purchase order form from JLC Environmental Consultants dated March 19, 2003 for environmental testing services.
Test record for 125 CEDAR ST · 222 test pages recorded for this building. · Box DEP Box 35
- Dioxin and dibenzofuran analysis data, Sep 2002
Laboratory data table listing analytical results for various dioxin and dibenzofuran compounds with detection limits.
Test record for 125 CEDAR ST · 222 test pages recorded for this building. · Box DEP Box 38
- Air sampling summary letter, 225 Rector Place, Jan 2002
Letter from environmental consultants summarizing ambient air sampling and cleanup activities at 225 Rector Place.
Test record for 210 SOUTH END AVENUE · 191 test pages recorded for this building. · Box DEP Box 50
- Cover page for bulk dust sample analysis, 110 Church Street,
Cover page for a bulk dust sample analysis report prepared by Environmental Monitoring & Consulting Associates.
Test record for 1001410 · 184 test pages recorded for this building. · Box DEP Box 33
- Cover page for TEM results and chain of custody, 110
Cover page for a report containing TEM results and chain of custody documents for airborne asbestos monitoring.
Test record for 1001410 · 184 test pages recorded for this building. · Box DEP Box 33
- Analytical services header, 75 Park Place project, Feb 2002
Header page from PSC Analytical Services identifying work order and project details for environmental testing at 75 Park Place.
Test record for 1 MURRAY ST. · 165 test pages recorded for this building. · Box DEP Box 02
- Dust characterization data report, 75 Park Place, Oct 2001
Laboratory data report from Ambient Group detailing dust characterization results for samples collected at 75 Park Place in October 2001.
Test record for 1 MURRAY ST. · 165 test pages recorded for this building. · Box DEP Box 02
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