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News article on toxin anxieties at Ground Zero, undated — page 1

DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 06 / DEP 59.17 Junction Blvd, 11th FL
NYC-WTC_000141735Machine-extracted title
Lab report

Summary Newspaper report discussing health concerns and mercury exposure tests among workers and residents near Ground Zero.

subject to EPA rules for asbestos cleanup. A pri- effects.

Volume NYC-WTC0006Agency: Environmental Protection, Dept. ofContaminants: asbestos, benzene, dioxins, dust, lead, mercury, pcbs

New York Times article on WTC apartment cleanup bids, Aug — page 3

DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 06 / DEP 59.17 Junction Blvd, 11th FL
NYC-WTC_000143011Machine-extracted title
Unclassified

Summary News report detailing the city's plan to bid out contracts for cleaning asbestos and dust from apartments near Ground Zero.

for asbestos at the residents’ request Z The agency -says ordinary home and cleaned only if their levels ex- fcleaning cannot remove asbestos/

Volume NYC-WTC0006Agency: Environmental Protection, Dept. ofContaminants: asbestos, dioxins, dust, lead, mercury

New York Times article on EPA apartment cleanup plan, 2002 — page 3

DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 06 / DEP 59.17 Junction Blvd, 11th FL
NYC-WTC_000142650Machine-extracted title
Unclassified

Summary Newspaper report detailing the EPA's decision to test and clean apartments for asbestos contamination near Ground Zero.

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

Volume NYC-WTC0006Agency: Environmental Protection, Dept. ofContaminants: asbestos, lead, mercury

New York Times article on EPA apartment cleanup plan, 2002 — page 1

DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 06 / DEP 59.17 Junction Blvd, 11th FL
NYC-WTC_000142648Machine-extracted title
Unclassified

Summary Newspaper report detailing the EPA's decision to test and clean apartments for asbestos contamination near Ground Zero.

But the program will test only for asbestos. Nadler argued that the clean- ing should be done building by building — not unit by unit — to avo: “a threat of recontamina- tion.”

Volume NYC-WTC0006Agency: Environmental Protection, Dept. ofContaminants: asbestos, lead, mercury

News article on toxin anxieties at Ground Zero, undated — page 2

DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 06 / DEP 59.17 Junction Blvd, 11th FL
NYC-WTC_000141736Machine-extracted title
Lab report

Summary Newspaper report discussing health concerns and mercury exposure tests among workers and residents near Ground Zero.

ments for asbestos, lead, metals. elementary school in nearby Bat­ Many ailments are likely to clear benzene, dioxin and other sub­ tery Park City.

Volume NYC-WTC0006Agency: Environmental Protection, Dept. ofContaminants: asbestos, benzene, debris, dioxin, dioxins, dust, fiberglass, lead, mercury, pcbs

Article on WTC cleanup dust hazards, Sept 2001 — page 1

DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 06 / DEP 59.17 Junction Blvd, 11th FL
NYC-WTC_000141801Machine-extracted title
Unclassified

Summary News report covering concerns about contaminated dust being reintroduced into the air during World Trade Center cleanup efforts.

Four of five samples about the way her former building was during the transfer of debris from truck to of dust showed the presence of asbestos cleaned. J&D has sued Ms. Gorecki and some barge.

Volume NYC-WTC0006Agency: Environmental Protection, Dept. ofContaminants: asbestos, debris, dust, lead, mercury

NYC DOH hotline Q&A on HVAC cleaning protocols and asbestos, — page 8

DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 06 / DEP 59.17 Junction Blvd, 11th FL
NYC-WTC_000142748Machine-extracted title
Lab report

Summary Guidance document explaining requirements for HVAC cleaning and asbestos abatement regulations for building owners.

In addition, there are no reliable medical tests that can detect short-term, low level exposures to asbestos or other fibers (including fiberglass.)

Volume NYC-WTC0006Agency: Environmental Protection, Dept. ofContaminants: asbestos, dioxins, fiberglass, lead, mercury

NYC DOH hotline Q&A on building cleaning and HVAC maintenance, — page 8

DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 06 / DEP 59.17 Junction Blvd, 11th FL
NYC-WTC_000142706Machine-extracted title
Unclassified

Summary Q&A document advising landlords on HVAC filter changes and asbestos assessment requirements following the disaster.

• How do you respond to scientists who say that the standards being used to assess heaith impacts of asbestos are too low? B.

Volume NYC-WTC0006Agency: Environmental Protection, Dept. ofContaminants: asbestos, dioxins, lead, mercury, pcbs

NYC DOH hotline Q&A on HVAC cleaning protocols and asbestos, — page 8

DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 06 / DEP 59.17 Junction Blvd, 11th FL
NYC-WTC_000142737Machine-extracted title
Lab report

Summary Guidance document explaining requirements for HVAC cleaning and asbestos abatement regulations for building owners.

In addition, there are no reliable medical tests that can detect short-term, low level exposures to asbestos or other fibers (including fiberglass.)

Volume NYC-WTC0006Agency: Environmental Protection, Dept. ofContaminants: asbestos, dioxins, fiberglass, lead, mercury, pcbs

DEP hotline Q&A on HVAC cleaning and debris assessment, n.d. — page 15

DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 06 / DEP 59.17 Junction Blvd, 11th FL
NYC-WTC_000142766Machine-extracted title
Lab report

Summary Q&A sheet detailing procedures for assessing debris in ventilation systems and required abatement actions.

In addition, there are no reliable medical tests that can detect short-term, low level exposures to asbestos or other fibers (including fiberglass.)

Volume NYC-WTC0006Agency: Environmental Protection, Dept. ofContaminants: asbestos, dioxins, fiberglass, lead, mercury, pcbs

News article on apartment cleaning reimbursement policy — page 1

DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 06 / DEP 59.17 Junction Blvd, 11th FL
NYC-WTC_000143000Machine-extracted title
Unclassified

Summary Article discussing landlord responsibilities for reimbursing tenants for apartment cleaning and EPA policies on hallway cleanup requests.

(liiliiiiiii i proper asbestos cleanup like the corpo- neighboring buildings."

Volume NYC-WTC0006Agency: Environmental Protection, Dept. ofContaminants: asbestos, debris, dust, lead, mercury

New York Times article on EPA apartment cleanup plan, 2002 — page 4

DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 06 / DEP 59.17 Junction Blvd, 11th FL
NYC-WTC_000142651Machine-extracted title
Unclassified

Summary Newspaper report detailing the EPA's decision to test and clean apartments for asbestos contamination near Ground Zero.

And it is not clear that the common spaces of any Asbestos primary concern he cleanup Will center on. asbesto So far there are no dians to test buld ings for other contahhittants, such as mer- cury, lead or dioxin.

Volume NYC-WTC0006Agency: Environmental Protection, Dept. ofContaminants: asbestos, dioxin, lead, mercury

News article on apartment cleaning reimbursement policy — page 2

DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 06 / DEP 59.17 Junction Blvd, 11th FL
NYC-WTC_000143001Machine-extracted title
Unclassified

Summary Article discussing landlord responsibilities for reimbursing tenants for apartment cleaning and EPA policies on hallway cleanup requests.

When tests in April found quires a specialized asbestos abatement.

Volume NYC-WTC0006Agency: Environmental Protection, Dept. ofContaminants: asbestos, dioxin, dust, lead, mercury

New York Times article on EPA apartment cleanup plan, 2002 — page 2

DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 06 / DEP 59.17 Junction Blvd, 11th FL
NYC-WTC_000142649Machine-extracted title
Unclassified

Summary Newspaper report detailing the EPA's decision to test and clean apartments for asbestos contamination near Ground Zero.

And it is not clear that the common spaces of any residential buildin; will b cleaned, 1 un- less all the primary Asbestos primary ‘concern he cleanup will: center: on. asbestos.

Volume NYC-WTC0006Agency: Environmental Protection, Dept. ofContaminants: asbestos, dioxin, lead, mercury

EPA press release on WTC cleaning hotline launch, June 2002 — page 8

DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 06 / DEP 59.17 Junction Blvd, 11th FL
NYC-WTC_000143048Machine-extracted title
Form

Summary 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

Volume NYC-WTC0006Agency: Environmental Protection, Dept. ofContaminants: asbestos, cadmium, chromium, fiberglass, lead, mercury

News article on toxin anxieties at Ground Zero, undated — page 5

DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 06 / DEP 59.17 Junction Blvd, 11th FL
NYC-WTC_000141739Machine-extracted title
Lab report

Summary Newspaper report discussing health concerns and mercury exposure tests among workers and residents near Ground Zero.

Some of the pollutants found in the area and possible health effects of long-term exposure; Substance Source Health risks The debate Asbestos

Volume NYC-WTC0006Agency: Environmental Protection, Dept. ofContaminants: asbestos, benzene, debris, dioxins, dust, lead, mercury, pcbs

EPA press release on WTC cleaning hotline launch, June 2002 — page 6

DEP Hard Copies (68 Boxes) / DEP Box 06 / DEP 59.17 Junction Blvd, 11th FL
NYC-WTC_000143046Machine-extracted title
Form

Summary Press release announcing the launch of an EPA hotline and website for residents to request home cleaning and testing services.

We have focused on asbestos, now the “The resdlts are definitely a cause for concern,” said tB after he provided his results to focus should turn to other substances.”

Volume NYC-WTC0006Agency: Environmental Protection, Dept. ofContaminants: asbestos, dust, mercury, particulate