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Summary Memorandum comparing asbestos data in Manhattan to other sites and arguing for cleanup under the Superfund statute.

Only dusts that can be put into a bag or jar can be tested for the percentage of asbestos by the PLM % asbestos method.

Summary Technical memorandum from EPA discussing ultrasonication testing for asbestos in carpets and HEPA vacuuming effectiveness.

Using an electron scope, the federal agency said it found asbestos exceeding 1%. 55. EPA Region 1 uses K-factors in asbestos risk assessments.

Summary Forwarded EPA memorandum dated June 9, 2002, concerning the Asbestos Reservoir and carpet testing methods.

Using an electron scope, the federal agency said it found asbestos exceeding 1%. 55. EPA Region 1 uses K-factors in asbestos risk assessments.

Summary Forwarded EPA memorandum dated June 9, 2002, concerning the Asbestos Reservoir and carpet testing methods.

Using an electron scope, the federal agency said it found asbestos exceeding 1%. 55. EPA Region 1 uses K-factors in asbestos risk assessments.

Summary Technical memorandum from EPA discussing ultrasonication testing for asbestos in carpets and HEPA vacuuming effectiveness.

Using an electron scope, the federal agency said it found asbestos exceeding 1%. 55. EPA Region 1 uses K-factors in asbestos risk assessments.

Summary Attendee list for the EPA Indoor Air Working Group meeting held at 290 Broadway on April 4, 2002.

- ATSDR found fibrous glass where no asbestos was detected.

Summary Minutes from the EPA Indoor Air Working Group meeting held on May 9, 2002, at 290 Broadway.

• For porous surfaces, microvac samples will be collected for lead and asbestos analysis only.

Summary Minutes from the EPA Indoor Air Working Group meeting held on May 9, 2002, at 290 Broadway.

• * Bulk samples collected of mercury and asbestos at 130 Cedar Street were either very low or none detected. 3.

Summary Statement by EPA officials appearing before the New York State Environmental Protection Committee on November 1, 2001.

Asbestos exposure becomes a health concern when high concentrations of asbestos fibers are inhaled over a long period of time.

Summary Attendee list for the EPA Indoor Air Working Group meeting held at 290 Broadway on April 4, 2002.

• NYC’s cleaning efforts will concentrate on asbestos which they expect would also NYC-WTC_000140743

Summary Meeting minutes from July 25, 2002, discussing indoor air study contractor access, building enrollment, and cleanup coordination.

- An SOP should be included to address asbestos-containing material that is not related to the WTC if found.

Summary EPA press release dated May 8, 2002 announcing comprehensive plan with federal, state and city partners to address indoor air quality concerns and ensure proper cleaning of…

OSHA) are taking a collaborative approach that will include the: cleanups of residential units on request, using certified contractors, with followup testing for asbestos

Summary Attendee list for the EPA Indoor Air Working Group meeting held at 290 Broadway on April 4, 2002.

• The following COCs are being considered - asbestos - refractive ceramic glass - silica

Summary Attendee list for the EPA Indoor Air Working Group meeting held at 290 Broadway on March 28, 2002.

• The following COCs are being considered - asbestos - refractive ceramic glass - silica

Summary Attendee list for the EPA Indoor Air Working Group meeting held at 290 Broadway on April 4, 2002.

Therefore, the concentration is on asbestos. NYC-WTC_000140735

Summary Attendance list for the April 25, 2002 EPA indoor air working group meeting at 290 Broadway.

• EPA stated that asbestos debris was found at 150 Franklin Street and it was identified as previously cleaned. 4.

Summary Attendance list for the April 18, 2002 EPA indoor air working group meeting at 290 Broadway.

• The highest comfort level for immediate cleaning, prior to implementing a peer review process, is with asbestos air sampling.