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Summary Webpage excerpt detailing EPA responses and resources for workers involved in World Trade Center recovery.

Information About Re-entering Buildings EPA has found the presence of asbestos-containing material in some of the dust samples

Summary Report on EPA findings showing low asbestos contamination in tested apartments and criticism regarding the cleanup program's pace.

NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document Darly Nent 2s/23202 Just 3 apartments yield WTC asbestos Federal environmental officials have nificant because roughly 20,000 apart- found very little asbestos in apartments ments eventually

Summary Speech or press release announcing a comprehensive program to test and clean homes for asbestos contamination in Lower Manhattan.

To date, we have received 218 complaints regarding possible asbestos contamination in apartments; only one of these complaints has warranted a clean-up.

Summary Health Department guidelines requiring building owners to assess structural stability and utilities before allowing re-entry.

In general, asbestos-related lung disease results only from intense asbestos exposure experienced over a period of many years, primarily as a consequence d occupational exposures.

Summary Newspaper excerpt describing a neighborhood memorial for firefighters near the World Trade Center site.

In the areas the E.P.A. tested, for ex­ ample, levels are consistently below gov­ ernmentally dictated danger levels of asbestos.

Summary Fragmented special advertising supplement featuring content related to the recovery and rebuilding efforts at Ground Zero.

Friable asbestos was surveyed, identified, and abated wiAout incident. j High level benzene oil and sludge was recycled wiAout cost as fiiel additive.

Summary Fact sheet answering public questions about prolonged fires at the World Trade Center site and potential health impacts.

Based on those results, extensive air monitoring for f asbestos was conducted in the neighborhood surrounding the WTC site.

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

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

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

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

Summary List of characteristics used to identify potentially dangerous mail, including excessive postage, misspellings, and unusual odors.

Ropeik, the director of tack, asbestos levels in dust in the asbestos does exceed a known arrived. /" risk communication for the Center red zone have almost

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

The results of indoor air and dust testing to date, have not shown elevated levels of asbestos in indoor air.

Summary Newspaper excerpt reporting on a federal grant to assess health of rescue workers and monitor asthma cases near Ground Zero.

Asbestos was used in 1 World Trade Center up to the 40th floor. The substance was banned in 197] as the Trade Center was being bu’ .

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.”

Summary Webpage excerpt detailing EPA responses and resources for workers involved in World Trade Center recovery.

particles) Salvation Army hot and • Asbestos in Bulk Dust cold food stations, and

Summary Web page describing a facility for decontamination and medical screening for workers involved in World Trade Center recovery.

particles) Salvation Army hot and • Asbestos in Bulk Dust cold food stations, and • Drinking

Summary Directory of NYC DEP certified asbestos investigators with contact details and certification expiration dates.

New Jersey 07024 Asbesto-Tech Search, Inc.

Summary Webpage excerpt detailing EPA responses and resources for workers involved in World Trade Center recovery.

The new 31,000 square • Asbestos in Air foot indoor wash station features boot and mask • Particulate

Summary Press article examining widespread public anxiety about air quality in Lower Manhattan and expert assessment of post-September 11 environmental conditions.

LEAD SMALL PARTICLE DUST ASBESTOS micrograms per milligrams

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

• Is soil tested for asbestos and other toxic substances? c? Refer to Parks update referred to above.

Summary Form instructing building owners on asbestos sampling, isolation barriers, and reporting requirements for emergency clean-up.

A third party, who is independent of the asbestos abatement contractor, must perform air sampling and analysis.