246 document results

Summary Generic DEP form from Box 06 with illegible content regarding environmental services.

dependability, genuine concern in assisting the residents and businesses near the disaster area who suffered losses and were worried about the inhabitabiiity of their homes and/or businesses, the air quality (asbestos

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

Dust/paint masks do not provide protection from asbestos or fiberglass.

Summary News report describing political criticism of the EPA's apartment testing and cleaning methods for WTC dust contamination.

Yesterday, Nadler blasted those re- sults, saying the EPA is testing only for asbestos and no other toxins or other heavy metals.

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

with DEP and several other government agencies are performing a number of tasks including the review of air quality data, assessing and mitigating risks caused by asbestos

Summary Newspaper excerpt discussing expert opinions on the unknown long-term health effects of the hazardous mix of substances at Ground Zero.

The EPA said outdoor tests for asbestos showed nö cause för: concern. But responsibility for indoor samples fell to the city Department of Health, which still hash't released results.

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

Dust/paint masks do not provide protection from asbestos or fiberglass.

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

with DEP and several other government agencies are performing a number of tasks including the review of air quality data, assessing and mitigating risks caused by asbestos

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

Dust/paint masks do not provide protection from asbestos or fiberglass. In lower Manhattan, people will not be exposed to such leve!

Summary Fragmented text from a report or article regarding environmental impacts and health concerns following the attacks.

Joseph Lieberman of Con- gens including asbestos and PCBs.

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

with DEP and several other government agencies are performing a number of tasks including the review of air quality data, assessing and mitigating risks caused by asbestos

Summary DEP press release announcing progress in the exterior building cleanup program for Lower Manhattan buildings affected by WTC debris.

Begun on June y"", with significant support from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), this effort has shown mostly minimal presence of asbestos and other contaminants from World Trade Center

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

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

Summary Scientific analysis discussing the long-term environmental and public health consequences of the World Trade Center collapse.

at¢uroulated evidence so far suggests a glancing blow: thousands of people developed coughs from the firés and dust, or were nauseated by the smells, Hut, most have fully rev covered, The exposures, eveh to things like asbestos

Summary 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

Summary 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

Summary Report detailing air quality monitoring efforts and health precautions for residents regarding dust and smoke exposure.

J^at are the health effects of asbestos? Destruction of the World Trade Center buildings released large amounts of dust and ash, some of which NYC-WTC_000142697

Summary News report detailing an internal review criticizing FEMA's flexibility and coordination in post-attack economic assistance.

“It’s World Trade Center cough; ab- neighborhood emergency room for element of the debris: asbestos. substances. Rather, the culprit ap- solutely new cases.

Summary Report detailing preliminary findings of a health study showing high rates of respiratory and ear, nose, and throat problems in workers.

Common sense said the asbestos, benzene and other toxins released in the collapse would harm those who inhaled them.

Summary Report detailing preliminary findings of a health study showing high rates of respiratory and ear, nose, and throat problems in workers.

Outside experts told the inspector behooves all w^ho fear for their health or want to general’s office that levels of airborne asbestos, the contribute to important research to participate.