110 document results

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.

Positive ultrasonification results indicate a potential, albeit of unknown magnitude, for asbestos exposure. Actual risk from asbestos is best determined by air sampling.

Summary Letter from EPA official to a Congressional representative criticizing the adequacy of the 114 Liberty Street cleanup.

dust testing as being irrelevant to showing that there were any risks from, or hazards associated with the high levels of asbestos in the dust after the cleanings at 114 Liberty.

Summary Correspondence criticizing the EPA and DEP regarding asbestos, silica levels, and safety clearance after cleaning at 114 Liberty Street.

dust testing as being irrelevant to showing that there were any risks from, or hazards associated with the high levels of asbestos in the dust after the cleanings at 114 Liberty.

Summary EPA Region 2 response to inquiry about the joint EPA-DEP World Trade Center residential dust cleanup and testing program funded by FEMA, noting approximately 5,300 requests…

The air and bulk samples collected during those monitoring inspections contain no detectable levels of asbestos.

Summary OSHA letter to the EPA providing a description of asbestos monitoring data used for selecting personal protective equipment for cleanup contractors.

The air and bulk samples collected during those monitoring inspections contain no detectable levels of asbestos.

Summary EPA Region 2 responds to a congressional inquiry about the joint EPA-DEP program for testing and cleaning lower Manhattan homes after the WTC collapse.

The air and bulk samples collected during those monitoring inspections contain no detectable levels of asbestos.

Summary Letter from EPA official to a Congressional representative criticizing the adequacy of the 114 Liberty Street cleanup.

The tests were only qualitative - EPA had no idea how concentrated the asbestos was. EPA only knew there was asbestos at some undetermined level.

Summary Correspondence criticizing the EPA and DEP regarding asbestos, silica levels, and safety clearance after cleaning at 114 Liberty Street.

The tests were only qualitative - EPA had no idea how concentrated the asbestos was. EPA only knew there was asbestos at some undetermined level.

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 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 EPA internal memorandum addressing allegations that NYC and EPA concealed environmental data following 9/11, with evidence not previously evaluated in an August 2003 EPA Inspector…

of asbestos. ...

Summary Document excerpt listing counsel and staff members assigned to a paper on infrastructure related to World Trade Center recovery.

low levels of asbestos. ...

Summary Agenda listing panelists from federal agencies, unions, and city departments for a March 2004 conference on post-9/11 air quality.

The tests were only qualitative - EPA had no idea how concentrated the asbestos was. EPA only knew there was asbestos at some undetermined level.

Summary Notice for a mandatory pre-bid meeting regarding World Trade Center dust cleaning contracts and regulatory compliance requirements.

The assistance will include various options, including cleaning within residences and common spaces by licensed asbestos contractors with follow-up asbestos sampling, asbestos air sampling only, and providing

Summary Letter from DEP Bureau of Environmental Compliance reviewing the draft scope of work for the World Trade Center indoor dust cleaning program.

project” or “minor asbestos project” as those terms are defined in the DEP Asbestos Rules, Title 15, Chapter 1, Rules of the City

Summary Letter advising EPA that DEP's Bureau of Environmental Compliance reviewed the draft cleaning contract scope for World Trade Center indoor dust cleaning.

project” or “minor asbestos project” as those terms are defined in the DEP Asbestos Rules, Title 15, chapter 1, Rules

Summary OSHA letter to the EPA providing a description of asbestos monitoring data used for selecting personal protective equipment for cleanup contractors.

project" or "minor asbestos project" as those terms are defined in the DEP Asbestos Rules, Title 15, Chapter 1,