DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 10 / EPA Indoor Air Cleanup
NYC-WTC_000148051Machine-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 clearance
level set by the EPA for asbestos is 0.0009 fibers per cubic centimeter.
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 26
NYC-WTC_000153368Machine-extracted title Permit applicationSummary Multi-agency memo with quick comments on EPA draft document, distributed across Health, DDC, OEM, DEP, and Buildings departments.
treated in accordance with asbestos abatement
procedures.”
16.
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 08 / EPA OIG LAW
NYC-WTC_000146671Machine-extracted title Chain of custodySummary Correspondence from NYC Corporation Counsel providing comments on excerpts of a draft EPA evaluation report regarding the WTC response.
http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/asbestos/lowermanhattan/R.esSamp_Sep2002_Text.html 07/18/2003
NYC-WTC_000146671
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 08 / EPA OIG LAW
NYC-WTC_000146693Machine-extracted title Chain of custodySummary Correspondence from NYC Corporation Counsel providing comments on excerpts of a draft EPA evaluation report regarding the WTC response.
Buildings Impacted by Asbestos, Synthetic Vitreous
Fibers, and Crystalline Hlnerals
There was no clear pattern of which buildings were Impacted by
asbestos, SVF, and crystalline minerals.
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 43 / E-mails M. Gilsenan
NYC-WTC_000163355 Memo or letterResidents living below Canal, Allen and Pike Streets may ask to have
their homes cleaned and tested for airborne asbestos by certified
asbestos contractors or they may ask for testing alone under EPA’s Lower
Manhattan
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 10 / ADVISORIES/FACT SHEETS
NYC-WTC_000149222Machine-extracted title Lab reportSummary Department of Environmental Protection advisory letter dated October 25, 2001, addressed to residents of Lower Manhattan.
In general, asbestos-related lung disease general results only from intense asbestos exposure
experienced over a period of many years, primarily as a consequence of occupational exposures.
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 10 / ADVISORIES/FACT SHEETS
NYC-WTC_000149230Machine-extracted title Lab reportSummary Department of Environmental Protection advisory letter dated October 25, 2001, addressed to residents of Lower Manhattan.
In g eneral, asbestos-related lung disease general results only from intense asbestos exposure
experienced over a period of many years, primarily as a consequence of occupational exposures.
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 42 / E-MAILS SENT R. AVALTRONI
NYC-WTC_000159958Machine-extracted title Memo or letterSummary PR article presenting preliminary EPA indoor cleanup program results showing asbestos testing in 255 Lower Manhattan apartments.
The clearance level set by the EPA for asbestos is
0.0009 fibers per cubic centimeter.
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 05 / EPA Cate Jenkins
NYC-WTC_000140250Machine-extracted title Lab reportSummary Memorandum comparing asbestos data in Manhattan to other sites and arguing for cleanup under the Superfund statute.
NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
TABLES - LOWER MANHATTAN ASBESTOS DATA
Note: The total asbestos levels found in Manhattan by the Ground Zero Task Force study are
much higher.
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 42
NYC-WTC_000160390Machine-extracted title Memo or letterSummary Memo forwarding EPA indoor cleanup results regarding asbestos and a press story for Lower Manhattan.
The clearance
level set by the EPA for asbestos is 0.0009 fibers per cubic centimeter.
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 42
NYC-WTC_000160506Machine-extracted title UnclassifiedSummary Press release or report summarizing early EPA findings that most tested Lower Manhattan apartments had asbestos levels below clearance standards.
The clearance
level set by the EPA for asbestos is 0.0009 fibers per cubic centimeter.
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 11 / Lower Manhattan Public Information (Edelman)
NYC-WTC_000151115Machine-extracted title Memo or letterSummary Proposed press release regarding the extension of the EPA and FEMA apartment cleaning program for eligible residents.
The clearance
level set by the EPA for asbestos is 0.0009 fibers per cubic centimeter.
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 11
NYC-WTC_000151939Machine-extracted title UnclassifiedSummary 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
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 06 / DEP 59.17 Junction Blvd, 11th FL
NYC-WTC_000142698Machine-extracted title UnclassifiedSummary Report detailing air quality monitoring efforts and health precautions for residents regarding dust and smoke exposure.
In general, asbestos-related lung disease general results only from intense asbestos exposure experienced
over a period of many years, primarily as a consequence of occupational exposures.
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 43 / E-mails 2002 M. Gilsenan
NYC-WTC_000162184Machine-extracted title Memo or letterSummary Summary of calls received by the WTC hotline regarding cleaning, health, and indoor air testing requests.
Many volunteers labored in paper masks considered
inadequate for work
with asbestos.
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 09 / DEP REFERRALS/F4 Entered in Database (1-2)
NYC-WTC_000147121Machine-extracted title UnclassifiedSummary DEP referral form with handwritten comments and selections for cleaning or health categories at the Old World Trade Center.
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'“'^id yesterday.
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 11
NYC-WTC_000151986Machine-extracted title UnclassifiedSummary Newspaper excerpt discussing physician statements that asbestos-related disease risks are slightly higher but very small for most people exposed in Lower Manhattan.
i Health and Environmental Medi- In general, he said, people who But it is asbestos, perhaps becaus
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DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 10 / DEP - BEC ACTIVITIES WTC
NYC-WTC_000148734Machine-extracted title Permit applicationSummary Memo outlining DEP activities including assessment and coordination with federal agencies for street and sidewalk cleaning.
In total there were about 150 asbestos workers.
Work was being done throughout the building.
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 10 / ADVISORIES/FACT SHEETS
NYC-WTC_000149306Machine-extracted title Lab reportSummary Department of Environmental Protection advisory letter dated October 25, 2001, addressed to residents of Lower Manhattan.
NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
of airborne asbestos testing, modified-aggressive and aggressive.
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 43 / E-mails M. Gilsenan
NYC-WTC_000163284Machine-extracted title Memo or letterSummary Contractor notifies DEP of a $220,000 change order for additional time and money on the Warren & Panzer air monitoring contract.
NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
of airbome asbestos testing, modified-aggressive and aggressive.