DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 11
NYC-WTC_000152024Machine-extracted title UnclassifiedSummary Fragmented text from a DEP document containing unreadable characters and partial headers regarding environmental monitoring.
For example, there
est asbestos fibers, smashed Into tiny larger particles to be (ar more dan appears to be a tendency
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 43 / E-mails 2002 M. Gilsenan
NYC-WTC_000164329 Memo or letterBased on the visual surveys and the most stringent assessment and
evaluation, this material will be assumed to be asbestos containing material (ACM).
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 03
NYC-WTC_000138373 Memo or letterUnder the EPA World Trade Center
Residential Dust program, Manhattan residents living below Canal, Allen
and Pike Streets may ask to have their homes cleaned and/or tested for
airborne asbestos by certified asbestos
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 43 / E-mails 2002 M. Gilsenan
NYC-WTC_000163664Machine-extracted title Memo or letterSummary Attorney-client communication requesting documentation of EPA recommendations regarding professional asbestos cleaning in interior spaces.
If it does they suggest a professional asbestos cleaner, if not then
use the DEP guidelines (which they do provide). If I'm a resident this is
not helpful, but rather makes me more paranoid.
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 31 / 125 CEDAR STREET
NYC-WTC_000156821 Lab reportThis allows for
precise asbestos quantification.
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 42 / E-mails R. Avaltroni 2002
NYC-WTC_000161094Machine-extracted title Memo or letterSummary DOITT/PlanGraphics scope for WTC building and contamination inventory covering asbestos, fibrous glass, silica, dioxins, PAHs, lead.
The proposal contemplates the addition of 2 substances (beyond asbestos) to the database (p. 2,
1®* full bullet).
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 43 / E-mails 2002 M. Gilsenan
NYC-WTC_000162173Machine-extracted title Memo or letterSummary Forwarded DOITT/PlanGraphics scope of work for building and contamination inventory database development and implementation.
The proposal contemplates the addition of 2 substances (beyond asbestos) to the database
(p. 2, 1st full bullet).
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 43 / E-mails 2002 M. Gilsenan
NYC-WTC_000162614 Memo or letterThe clearance criteria are not clearly spelled out and appear to be
focused mainly on airborne concentrations of (presumably) asbestos.
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 43 / E-mails 2002 M. Gilsenan
NYC-WTC_000162625 Memo or letterThis allows for
precise asbestos quantification.
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 43 / E-mails 2002 M. Gilsenan
NYC-WTC_000162647 Memo or letterThis allows for
precise asbestos quantification.
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 43 / E-mails 2002 M. Gilsenan
NYC-WTC_000163638Machine-extracted title Lab reportSummary Suggested revisions to DEP exterior cleaning RFP emphasizing protective methods and worker-resident safety protocols.
Results of
air sampling by DEP and others indicates that WTC debris does not tend
to aerosolize and is not a significant source of airborne asbestos
fibers.
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 08 / NO INFO
NYC-WTC_000145730Machine-extracted title Chain of custodySummary Form documenting the tracking and handling of environmental samples collected by the Department of Environmental Protection.
After
consulting with the laboratory, it was determined that a reported value of overloaded did not
mean that the sample cassette was overloaded with asbestos.
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 10 / EPA Indoor Air Cleanup
NYC-WTC_000148008Machine-extracted title Chain of custodySummary A project proposal outlining the timeline, methods, and justification for cleaning HVAC systems in residential units affected by World Trade Center dust.
The test methods for accurately and consistently evaluating asbestos in dust are not in
place.
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 10 / EPA Indoor Air Cleanup
NYC-WTC_000148039Machine-extracted title Chain of custodySummary A project proposal outlining the timeline, methods, and justification for cleaning HVAC systems in residential units affected by World Trade Center dust.
air, on
• testing-only of asbestos in the indoor air;
• reimbursement for HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air)
filter
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 10 / ATSDR/DHAC_ASTM
NYC-WTC_000149629Machine-extracted title Chain of custodySummary Instructions and sections for collecting sample location data from a specific building interior.
The purpose of this investigation is to better
define the New York City-specific background levels of asbestos, synthetic vitreous fibers,
and quartz.
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 10 / ATSDR/DHAC_ASTM
NYC-WTC_000149647Machine-extracted title Chain of custodySummary Instructions and sections for collecting sample location data from a specific building interior.
Asbestos value represents the highest of the PLM and TEM result for each location.
c. SVF is synthetic vitreous fiber and was measured by PLM.
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 10 / GENERAL 2
NYC-WTC_000149802Machine-extracted title Chain of custodySummary Generic form or header page from the Department of Environmental Protection regarding general World Trade Center notices and requests.
10280: 1705 Quadrant B: 10002, 10004,
Monitoring Data 10005, 10006, 10041, 10081,
Asbestos
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 11
NYC-WTC_000151945Machine-extracted title Memo or letterSummary Report discusses community concerns about potential illnesses from substances produced by the disaster.
NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
In related news, the D.E.P. announced last week that inspectors have found minimal presence of
asbestos and other contaminants from World Trade Center debris
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 26
NYC-WTC_000153285Machine-extracted title UnclassifiedSummary Guidance for residents on safely removing dust and debris from homes in lower Manhattan following the WTC collapse.
the WTC is composed primarily of common building materials,
which include components of concrete, silica, calcite, gypsum, mica, metals, fibrous glass (a type
of man-made mineral fiber), and asbestos
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 26
NYC-WTC_000153286Machine-extracted title UnclassifiedSummary Guidance for residents on safely removing dust and debris from homes in lower Manhattan following the WTC collapse.
• Assess dust-and debris for possible hazardous material contamination, including
asbestos;
• Glean aii-circulation-systems-and water tanks