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Summary Internal tracking document for managing reports, comments, and actions related to environmental compliance cases.
PCM cannot distinguish asbestos fibers from non-asbestos fibers.
Summary Letter from EPA official to a Congressional representative criticizing the adequacy of the 114 Liberty Street cleanup.
asbestos containing building materials.
Summary EPA memorandum on wipe sampling methods for asbestos in Lower Manhattan buildings, resuspension projections, and cancer risk estimates from WTC dust exposure.
Thus, the studies of humans using PCM measurements may actually have overestimated true asbestos exposures because they included non-asbestos fibers.
Summary EPA memorandum on wipe sampling methods for asbestos in Lower Manhattan buildings, resuspension projections, and cancer risk estimates from WTC dust exposure.
PCM cannot distinguish asbestos fibers from non-asbestos fibers.
Summary Memorandum detailing procedures for asbestos wipe sampling in Lower Manhattan and estimating associated cancer risks from dust exposure.
Thus, the studies of humans using PCM measurements may actually have overestimated true asbestos exposures because they included non-asbestos fibers.
Summary Memorandum detailing procedures for asbestos wipe sampling in Lower Manhattan and estimating associated cancer risks from dust exposure.
PCM cannot distinguish asbestos fibers from non-asbestos fibers.
Summary Forwarded memo distributing excerpts from EPA NESHAP document to NYC agencies for informational purposes.
The reports recorded instances where asbestos was found during debris removal and asbestos abatements performed.
Summary Internal DEP memo forwarding excerpts from EPA-NESHAP revised final document to multiple city agencies for information.
The reports recorded instances where asbestos was found during debris removal and asbestos abatements performed.
Summary Correspondence from NYC Corporation Counsel providing comments on excerpts of a draft EPA evaluation report regarding the WTC response.
asbestos supervisor, asbestos handler and asbestos project designer.
Summary Frequently asked questions and updates regarding disaster assistance, road reopenings, and victim support funds issued in October 2001.
The microscopy methodology (TEM) prescribed by AHERA for airborne asbestos was used because it is more sensitive than PCM and is able to distinguish asbestos from non-asbestos fibers whereas PCM can
Summary Frequently asked questions and updates regarding disaster assistance, road reopenings, and victim support funds issued in October 2001.
(There are no AHER-A or other test methods for percent levels of asbestos in thin layers of settled dust) Issue - Obtaining a percent level of asbestos is not possible when only a fine layer of
Summary Frequently asked questions and updates regarding disaster assistance, road reopenings, and victim support funds issued in October 2001.
The microscopy methodology (TEM) prescribed by AHERA for airborne asbestos was used because it is more sensitive than PCM and is able to distinguish asbestos from non-asbestos fibers whereas PCM can
Summary EPA internal memorandum addressing allegations that NYC and EPA concealed environmental data following 9/11, with evidence not previously evaluated in an August 2003 EPA Inspector…
Overload means that there were such high levels of asbestos and other particulates in the test device that asbestos could not even be counted.
Summary Notice from NYC Law Department instructing staff to preserve World Trade Center documents for potential legal actions.
Studies have shown the lung cancer risk from exposure to asbestos is increased exponentially for cigarette smokers.
Summary Document excerpt listing counsel and staff members assigned to a paper on infrastructure related to World Trade Center recovery.
Overload means that there were such "X high levels of asbestos and other particulates in the test device that asbestos could not even I be counted.
Summary Application form submitted to DEP for an asbestos inspection or abatement project at 100 Church Street.
Asbestos Control Program Attention: Mr.
Summary Notice from NYC Law Department instructing staff to preserve World Trade Center documents for potential legal actions.
Studies have shown the lung cancer risk from exposure to asbestos is increased exponentially for cigarette smokers.
Summary Correspondence from NYC Corporation Counsel providing comments on excerpts of a draft EPA evaluation report regarding the WTC response.
The reports recorded instances where asbestos was foimd during debris removal and asbestos abatements performed.
Summary Technical memorandum from EPA discussing ultrasonication testing for asbestos in carpets and HEPA vacuuming effectiveness.
of asbestos dust on surfaces.
Summary Forwarded EPA memorandum dated June 9, 2002, concerning the Asbestos Reservoir and carpet testing methods.
But carpeting carmot be cleaned effectively, and will show any residual asbestos. Air testing is problematic for determining whether there is an asbestos problem.