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Summary Form documenting the tracking and handling of environmental samples collected by the Department of Environmental Protection.

Asbestos Before Cleaning Samples - Three micro vacuum and five wipe samples were collected for asbestos. These samples indicate that asbestos was present in the unit before cleaning.

Summary A project proposal outlining the timeline, methods, and justification for cleaning HVAC systems in residential units affected by World Trade Center dust.

No air testing showed asbestos above the standard used for re-entry into schools after an asbestos removal. In a number of the apartments, dust samples showed that some asbestos remained.

Summary A project proposal outlining the timeline, methods, and justification for cleaning HVAC systems in residential units affected by World Trade Center dust.

The city essentially had recommended landlords rely on polarized-light microscopes to detect asbestos.

Summary Instructions and sections for collecting sample location data from a specific building interior.

obtain samples ■ Low levels of asbestos were found in settled from locations across the lower Manhattan area.

Summary Instructions and sections for collecting sample location data from a specific building interior.

NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document none of these air samples were analyzed by TEM, it is not known if they were asbestos fibers.

Summary Instructions and sections for collecting sample location data from a specific building interior.

• Several worst-case assumptions were made in order to assess the potential long­ term public health risks of airborne asbestos and quartz.

Summary Correspondence from NYC Corporation Counsel providing comments on excerpts of a draft EPA evaluation report regarding the WTC response.

ASBESTOS ABATEMENT CONTRACTOR 12. Name Hazardous Elimination Corporation 13. Contact Person A.

Summary EPA Region 2 response to inquiry about the joint EPA-DEP World Trade Center residential dust cleanup and testing program funded by FEMA, noting approximately 5,300 requests…

NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document who performed various construction tasks and building cleanup operations were found to be non­ detected for asbestos.

Summary Correspondence from NYC Corporation Counsel providing comments on excerpts of a draft EPA evaluation report regarding the WTC response.

Health Investigation Page 12 of56 · A review of the building sampling results from this investigation Indicates that there Is not a consistent spatial distribution pattern of asbestos

Summary Correspondence from NYC Corporation Counsel providing comments on excerpts of a draft EPA evaluation report regarding the WTC response.

http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/asbestos/lowermanhattan/ResSamp_Sep2002_Text.html 07/18/2003 NYC-WTC_000146673

Summary Correspondence criticizing the EPA and DEP regarding asbestos, silica levels, and safety clearance after cleaning at 114 Liberty Street.

Asbestos containing materials (ACMs), such as floor tiles, were observed during DEP’s cleaning of the building.

Summary Memo outlining DEP activities including assessment and coordination with federal agencies for street and sidewalk cleaning.

alleviate public concern regarding potential exposure to asbestos and other contaminants.

Summary Correspondence criticizing the EPA and DEP regarding asbestos, silica levels, and safety clearance after cleaning at 114 Liberty Street.

foimd by the residents at 114 Liberty St. represents a health risk, although of uncertain exact numerical magnitude, as it demonstrates that asbestos is above backgroimd levels.

Summary Memo outlining DEP activities including assessment and coordination with federal agencies for street and sidewalk cleaning.

alleviate public concern regarding potential exposure to asbestos and other contaminants.

Summary Table listing volatile organic compound (VOC) sampling sites and dates outside of Ground Zero from September 2001 to January 2002.

The clean-up includes: upon request, the clean-up of residential units, using certified contractors, with followup testing for asbestos in the indoor air, or; testing-only of asbestos

Summary Department of Environmental Protection advisory letter dated October 25, 2001, addressed to residents of Lower Manhattan.

I have heard that asbestos was releasedfrom the collapse ofthe World Trade Center. What are the health effects of asbestos?

Summary Department of Environmental Protection advisory letter dated October 25, 2001, addressed to residents of Lower Manhattan.

Large accumulations (completely covered or blanketed) of debris inside or outside will require assessment for possible asbestos content by a certified asbestos investigator prior to cleanup (http;//www.ci.nyc.ny.us

Summary Department of Environmental Protection advisory letter dated October 25, 2001, addressed to residents of Lower Manhattan.

Do I need to be worried about asbestos in the air? Asbestos was found in samples of dust and debris near the WTC site in the first few weeks after the WTC incident.

Summary OSHA letter to the EPA providing a description of asbestos monitoring data used for selecting personal protective equipment for cleanup contractors.

NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document who performed vaiious construction tasks and building cleanup operations were found to be non­ detected for asbestos.

Summary Letter from EPA official to a Congressional representative criticizing the adequacy of the 114 Liberty Street cleanup.

Asbestos containing materials (ACMs), such as floor tiles, were observed during DEP’s cleaning of the building.