E-mails R. Avaltroni 2002 — page 1
AvaltronI, Robert ■ IMIIilill From: Smyth, Virginia Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2002 12:52 PM To: AvaltronI, Robert Subject: FW: Indoor asbestos
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AvaltronI, Robert ■ IMIIilill From: Smyth, Virginia Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2002 12:52 PM To: AvaltronI, Robert Subject: FW: Indoor asbestos
Asbestos and glass Although some asbestos was used in the buildings for fireproofing and in floor tiles, and the DELTA group checked for it carefully using the electron microscope
Summary Final scope of work documents for indoor dust cleaning and monitoring contractor activities in WTC cleanup program.
The assistance will include various options, including cleaning within residences and common spaces by licensed asbestos contractors with follow-up asbestos sampling, asbestos air sampling only, and
All asbestos air samples collected during clean-up activities shall be analyzed via TEM.
The program offers the opportunity to 1) request your apartment be professionally cleaned and then tested for asbestos (if asbestos is still present, your home will be re cleaned) or 2) that your
Summary Technical discussion comparing TEM analysis results showing over 1% asbestos versus PLM analysis showing Non-Detect for the same building unit.
Thank You Vincent Coluccio, DrPH NYC DOH Phone: 914 671 4072 Email: [email protected] Fax: 212-431-2585 (See attached file: Asbestos
Asbestos has a list of owners who have reported a cleanup underway or about to begin. Is this information something Betsy Collins or Doug Greeley might need to know?
I advised Jim that EPA and State DOH should > look at our Asbestos rules so that they can better understand how the work > would be conducted.
Summary Draft news story summarizing EPA findings that most Lower Manhattan apartments tested had minimal asbestos contamination.
The clearance level set by the EPA for asbestos is 0.0009 fibers per cubic centimeter.
Other samples did not disclose the presence of asbestos, and others were trace or below 1% asbestos.
Summary DEP discussion of drafting water use exemption notice for contractors performing necessary WTC hazard remediation and facade cleanup work.
Therefore, I would propose that we use them for asbestos in air.
Summary Memo proposing a 250-person initial cleanup and testing program to reassure Lower Manhattan residents.
NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document Department of Environmental Protection Asbestos Control Program 1 Number apartments requested for 250 air monitoring
Summary Information sheet regarding FEMA-funded reimbursements for HEPA filters and air purifier cleaning services.
Canal Street was well away from the farthest building on which asbestos was found. Is there an updated version of DEP’s information available? NYC-WTC_000161158
Summary Forwarded news article discussing increased asbestos-related disease risk for Lower Manhattan residents following the WTC collapse.
Levin said that for the vast majority of people exposed to asbestos ?
Summary Memo requesting review of an asbestos abatement document draft by multiple stakeholders before submission.
here today with the EPA and our federal, state and city partners to announce the launch of a comprehensive program to allay the fears of Lower Manhattan residents concerned about possible asbestos
Summary Memo requesting review of an asbestos abatement document draft by multiple stakeholders before submission.
To date, we have received 218 complaints regarding possible asbestos contamination in apartments; only one of these complaints has warranted a clean-up.
Summary Chain of emails forwarding confirmation of emergency procurement approval for WTC site cleanup contracts.
Regardless, we recognize that New Yorkers need to be assured that they are not being exposed to asbestos that might pose long-term health risks.
Summary Memo summarizes LMDC discussion on indoor air scope and exterior program details for Lower Manhattan cleanup.
(EPA will comment on the asbestos scope of work and will develop a scope for other contaminants of concern for inclusion.)
Summary News article describing DEP's six-month effort to remove dust and debris from downtown building roofs and facades following WTC collapse.
The DEP inspected 1,072 buildings of which 326 - less than 30 percent - were found to have some form of asbestos-contaminated WTC debris and were earmarked for cleaning.
Summary News article dated August 14, 2002 describing EPA's expanded plan to clean and test apartments near ground zero for asbestos, dioxins, and toxic metals.
The E.P.A. bowed to pressure from infuriated tenants around ground zero in May, promising to clean and test apartments for asbestos.