DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 11
NYC-WTC_000152028Machine-extracted title Lab reportSummary Internal DEP routing sheet with checkboxes for handling reports, comments, and coordination regarding WTC environmental data.
As it turns out, this once-secret report found very little that
was unhealthy: just a few "potential" asbestos fibers and too much dust
at two locations.
Nothing to worry about? Maybe not.
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 06 / DEP 59.17 Junction Blvd, 11th FL
NYC-WTC_000142655Machine-extracted title UnclassifiedSummary Article describing the EPA leading a joint agency effort to test and clean apartments contaminated by World Trade Center dust.
they have little evidence to suggest
have their apartments cleaned — for that many apartments in Lower
the first time, or again — at govern Manhattan are contaminated with
ment expense, following guidelines asbestos
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 06 / DEP 59.17 Junction Blvd, 11th FL
NYC-WTC_000142659Machine-extracted title UnclassifiedSummary Newspaper article detailing the EPA's policy shift to lead cleanup and testing in homes near Ground Zero.
apartments cleaned — for that many apartments in Lower
the first time, or again — at govern Manhattan are contaminated with
ment expense, following guidelines asbestos
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 26
NYC-WTC_000152163Machine-extracted title FormSummary Document outlining key personnel and roles within the Department of Environmental Protection during the immediate aftermath of the September 11 attacks.
“It smelled like hell,” said
Gary Restifo, 51, a dance teach I
Two dozen tests for asbestos,
lead and volatile organic com
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 08 / INTERIM FINAL April 2003
NYC-WTC_000145877Machine-extracted title Chain of custodySummary Interim final report from EPA Region 2 detailing a background study of environmental conditions at the World Trade Center site.
The
selected Contaminants of Potential Concern (COPC) includes asbestos, lead,
dioxins, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), fibrous glass and minerals
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 06 / DEP 59.17 Junction Blvd, 11th FL
NYC-WTC_000143048Machine-extracted title FormSummary Press release announcing the launch of an EPA hotline and website for residents to request home cleaning and testing services.
—candidatesays None of the air samples ■ b^ted
___ ; higher than.l.percent. asbestos, the
private testing has
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 05 / FEMA Equipment Requests Emergency Expenses
NYC-WTC_000141641Machine-extracted title Permit applicationSummary Map showing the condition of buildings at the World Trade Center site as of September 21, 2001.
EPA Debris Monitoring Plan):
• Asbestos: Fire retardant insulation sprayed onto ceilings, along elevator
shafts, and in WTC Building 1 from the 1“ to the 42"*^ floors
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 26
NYC-WTC_000152715Machine-extracted title FormSummary Document outlining procedures for directing public inquiries and establishing standards for indoor asbestos cleaning and air testing.
Existing data is being
assembled and a draft web-form for indoor asbestos data is expected by the end of the
week for internal review.]
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NYC-WTC
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 08 / NO INFO
NYC-WTC_000145747Machine-extracted title Chain of custodySummary Form documenting the tracking and handling of environmental samples collected by the Department of Environmental Protection.
Due to the one lead sample being above the primary clearance criterion, as well
as the asbestos samples that exceeded the primary clearance criterion, this unit was
cleaned a second time.
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 08 / NO INFO
NYC-WTC_000145780Machine-extracted title Chain of custodySummary Form documenting the tracking and handling of environmental samples collected by the Department of Environmental Protection.
Asbestos
Before Cleaning Samples - There were no samples collected before cleaning.
Post f‘ Cleaning Samples - Two air samples were collected.
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 08 / NO INFO
NYC-WTC_000145787Machine-extracted title Chain of custodySummary Form documenting the tracking and handling of environmental samples collected by the Department of Environmental Protection.
Asbestos
Before Cleaning Samples - There were no samples collected before cleaning.
Post f‘ Cleaning Samples - Three air samples were collected.
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 08 / NO INFO
NYC-WTC_000145801Machine-extracted title Chain of custodySummary Form documenting the tracking and handling of environmental samples collected by the Department of Environmental Protection.
The most informative data sets included results from asbestos wipe sampling, lead wipe and micro
vacuum sampling and MMVF wipe sampling events conducted before and after first cleaning of
the residential
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 08 / NO INFO
NYC-WTC_000145211Machine-extracted title Lab reportSummary Notice from NYC Law Department instructing staff to preserve World Trade Center documents for potential legal actions.
ventilation system/duct cleaning firm's employees, or the general public.
8.1.1 The ventilation system/duct cleaning firm shall perform initial exposure monitoring of its
employees for asbestos
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 08 / EPA OIG LAW
NYC-WTC_000146455Machine-extracted title Chain of custodySummary Correspondence from NYC Corporation Counsel providing comments on excerpts of a draft EPA evaluation report regarding the WTC response.
NIOSH 1st draft circulated to cmte on 0rltlcal lss~
9/21; asbestos
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 43 / E-mails 2002 M. Gilsenan
NYC-WTC_000162486Machine-extracted title Memo or letterSummary Memo summarizing June 27, 2002 LMDC subcommittee discussion of indoor air and exterior facade cleaning programs, including definitional issues and program clarifications.
Visible inspection of building is not sufficient to insure buildings exteriors, including windows, are free of asbestos.
What about other pollutants in dust and air - mercury, lead and dioxin where mentioned.
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 10 / NO INFO
NYC-WTC_000148987Machine-extracted title Lab reportSummary Table listing volatile organic compound (VOC) sampling sites and dates outside of Ground Zero from September 2001 to January 2002.
World Trade Center Screening Criteria
Contaminant Site Worker Resident
Inorganics
Asbestos
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 33 / 1 NORTH END AVENUE Block: 16 Lot: 225 BIN: 1085502 4 River Terrace, 60 Vesey Street
NYC-WTC_000097748Machine-extracted title Memo or letterSummary Cover letter from Ambient Group Inc dated Nov 1, 2001, addressing additional environmental concerns and proposed monitoring.
I2n FLOOR
Water treatment consulting
O ® Asbestos
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 34 / 114 LIBERTY STREET 1001041, 52/7502
NYC-WTC_000100885Machine-extracted title Chain of custodySummary Permit document detailing the installation of a heavy-duty shed and facade repairs at 114 Liberty Street in May 2002.
Parameter Clearance Level Note
Asbestos in air 0.0009 f/cc PCMe Primary clearance level
Lead in settled dust <25
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 38
NYC-WTC_000107371Machine-extracted title Chain of custodySummary Fragmented document page likely associated with World Trade Center environmental monitoring records from late 2001.
Parameter Clearance Level Note
Asbestos in air 0.0009 f/cc PCMe Primary clearance level
Lead in settled dust <25
DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 05 / FEMA Equipment Requests Emergency Expenses
NYC-WTC_000141643Machine-extracted title Permit applicationSummary Map showing the condition of buildings at the World Trade Center site as of September 21, 2001.
Asbestos-containing materials and lead-based paint debris may
possibly be generated during demolition.