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Summary News report from January 2002 discussing health problems faced by firefighters exposed to contaminated air at Ground Zero.

Most people with the disease have worked in jobs where they breathed asbestos. Asbestos exposure can also cause lung cancer.

Summary A generic internal routing slip used to process correspondence and reports related to the World Trade Center environmental cleanup program.

The microscope used for asbestos analysis in this program magnifies objects up to 20,000 times, so even the tiniest speck of dirt or dust can obscure small fibers of asbestos.

Summary Internal memo forwarding a citizen inquiry submitted via NYC.gov to DEP staff requesting coordination of a response regarding World Trade Center related matters.

• How were sampling and cleanup equipment and methodologies decided upon, including the asbestos clean-up criteria of 0.0009 fibers/cc?

Summary Senator correspondence to EPA Administrator expressing concerns about environmental protection and public health following September 11 attack on World Trade Center.

tals and mercury, as well as post-cleaning air sampling for asbestos.

Summary Fragmented page showing only the United States Environmental Protection Agency Region II letterhead without specific content or date.

This testing was for asbestos in air and was conducted to I a very conservative, low asbestos sensitivity level and health based benchmark. 1 % of the test

Summary Article reporting the EPA's plan to test for dioxins and toxic metals in Lower Manhattan apartments.

The E.P.A.’s May announcement an asbestos cleanup program was

Summary Letter forwarding audit results of an individual's asbestos survey and hazard assessment records to a requesting office.

NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document of airborne asbestos testing, modified-aggressive and aggressive.

Summary Excerpt from a scientific report comparing air quality data from Ground Zero to other pollution events.

s May announcement with the asbestos cleanup and testing “ asbestos cleanup program was

Summary Proposed news story reporting that most tested apartments showed asbestos levels below the EPA clearance limit.

The clearance level set by the EPA for asbestos is 0.0009 fibers per cubic centimeter.

Summary Internal memo instructing staff to ensure accurate public messaging regarding specialized cleaning requirements for asbestos and toxins.

" _ for asbestos at the residents’ request /"The agency -says ordinary h^e

Summary A newspaper article announcing that the city will seek bids for cleaning contaminated apartments around Ground Zero at an estimated cost of $3,000 to $8,000 per unit.

The agency said the testing, along The E.PJL’s May announcement with the asbestos cleanup and testing of an asbestos cleanup program was

Summary Memo regarding EPA's expanded plan to clean and test Lower Manhattan apartments for asbestos, dioxins, and toxic metals following the World Trade Center disaster.

The E.P.A. bowed to pressure from infuriated tenants around ground zero in May, promising to clean and test apartments for asbestos.

Summary Senator correspondence to EPA Administrator expressing concerns about environmental protection and public health following September 11 attack on World Trade Center.

Is this the case and if so, why is there co pre-e’eaning air sampling for asbestos or pre- anti post-cleaning wips sampling for other contaminants?

Summary Excerpts from a CDC press conference and expert commentary regarding an anthrax investigation and public health information disclosure protocols.

few asbestos fibers, even in the very fine particles.

Summary Report discusses physician statements that asbestos-related disease risks are slightly higher but very small for most people.

One strand of asbestos in a (cubic centimeter) of air is not a problem. But how many CCs do you breathe in a day?

Summary Excerpt from a scientific report comparing air quality data from Ground Zero to other pollution events.

Asbestos and glass Although some asbestos was used in the buildings for fireproofing and in floor tiles, and the DELTA group checked for it carefully using the electron microscope, they

Summary Article featuring a physician stating that asbestos exposure risks are very small for most residents despite higher danger for workers.

But the program proofing in at least 37 floors of their apartments. will test only for asbestos. the south tower.

Summary Article excerpt discussing community concerns about potential illnesses from substances produced by the disaster.

nants, including asbestos, lead and mer­ cury. Hr. Stewart !

Summary Article excerpt discussing community concerns about potential illnesses from substances produced by the disaster.

Specialists tested for 120 contami­ nants, including asbestos, lead and mer- cury. Mr.

Summary Letter responding to a request for indoor air testing at 80 [name], directing the requester to USEPA registration.

The synergy comes from breathing in a sub-one percent level of asbestos, combined with lead, arsenic, mercury, and even non-hazardous substances like gypsum dust that are strong irritants.