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NYC-WTC_000160541Machine-extracted titleSummary Forwarded draft press release from NYC Department of Health regarding WTC environmental and health guidance.
Health Information about Asbestos and Fiberglass
Exposure to asbestos is associated with asbestosis (scarring of the
lungs) and cancer.
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NYC-WTC_000161387Monitors must
have served as a third party project monitor on at least 25 asbestos abatement projects.
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NYC-WTC_000160548Machine-extracted titleSummary Distribution of the final version of a Department of Health press release concerning WTC indoor air quality.
There is no reliable test
that can indicate whether an individual has had low-level exposures to asbestos.
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NYC-WTC_000160544Machine-extracted titleSummary Forwarded draft press release from NYC Department of Health regarding WTC environmental and health guidance.
Health Information about Asbestos and Fiberglass
Exposure to asbestos is associated with asbestosis (scarring of the lungs) and cancer.
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NYC-WTC_000161389All asbestos air samples collected during clean-up activities shall be analyzed via TEM.
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NYC-WTC_000160806Machine-extracted titleSummary Forwarded EPA draft guidance on screening levels for asbestos, fiberglass, and silica in indoor air and settled dust for departmental review.
I think we need to explain to Diana what this means to Asbestos
in the greater scheme of things, assuming EPA makes these the standards.!
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NYC-WTC_000161551The EPA report stated, “for
asbestos, the data we received indicates that asbestos is not a hazard at 125 Cedar Street.”
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NYC-WTC_000161565Machine-extracted titleSummary EPA staff provides feedback on a press release for 125 Cedar reoccupancy and discusses cancellation policy.
The EPA report stated, “for
asbestos, the data we received indicates that asbestos is not a hazard at 125 Cedar Street.”
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NYC-WTC_000160880Machine-extracted titleSummary EPA notice of chain-of-custody and benchmarks presentation for WTC Taskforce meeting on April 8, 2002.
- Historical information on building collapses/fires
- Review (qualitative toxicity/concentration screen) of available sampling data
Status of COC List
1) 7 contaminants tentatively identified:
Asbestos
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NYC-WTC_000160808Machine-extracted titleSummary Forwarded EPA draft guidance on screening levels for asbestos, fiberglass, and silica in indoor air and settled dust for departmental review.
3) What risk estimate should be used for asbestos screening values?
A straight 1 year continuous exposure scenario gives a screening
values of 0.028 f/cc.
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NYC-WTC_000161094Machine-extracted titleSummary 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).
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NYC-WTC_000161388Post cleaning air samples for fibrous glass and silica shall be collected concurrently with the
asbestos clearance air sampling procedures specified herein.
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NYC-WTC_000161192Machine-extracted titleSummary Matrix of EPA and NYC indoor air quality activities for WTC response with cost estimates sent to FEMA coordinators.
by EPA, for total dust
and 7 COPCs: dioxins,
lead, PAHs, ceramic
fibers, fibrous glass,
asbestos
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NYC-WTC_000161194Machine-extracted titleSummary Matrix of EPA and NYC indoor air quality activities for WTC response with cost estimates sent to FEMA coordinators.
Removal Pre-, post- and during EPA $462,1
Support Team cleaning sampling to be
Contractor performed for 7
COPCs: asbestos
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NYC-WTC_000161084Machine-extracted titleSummary Confirmation that no change order is needed to increase insurance requirements for exterior cleanup contracts.
The proposal contemplates the addition of 2 substances (beyond asbestos) to the database (p. 2,
1®* full bullet).
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NYC-WTC_000161263EPA will analyze each of the samples collected for asbestos and lead.
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NYC-WTC_000160869• The following COCs are being considered
- asbestos
- refractive ceramic glass
silica
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NYC-WTC_000161265EPA will analyze each of the samples collected for asbestos and lead.
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NYC-WTC_000160595Options: Uncleaned buildings only, based on requests by public,
post-cleaning only
Parameters: asbestos
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NYC-WTC_000161267EPA will analyze each of the samples collected for asbestos and lead.
