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Summary Standard fax transmission form used to send documents related to the World Trade Center environmental response efforts.

The reports recorded instances where asbestos was found during debris removal and asbestos abatements performed.

Summary Excerpt from a draft evaluation describing modified contract procedures used by NYCDDC for World Trade Center demolition and debris removal.

The reports recorded instances where asbestos was found during debris removal and asbestos abatements performed.

Summary Technical memorandum from EPA discussing ultrasonication testing for asbestos in carpets and HEPA vacuuming effectiveness.

In the days after Sept. 11, federal officials repeatedly referred to two "standards," one for asbestos in dust and debris and another for asbestos fibers in air.

Summary Technical memorandum from EPA discussing ultrasonication testing for asbestos in carpets and HEPA vacuuming effectiveness.

These guidelines are for carpet that is only contaminated with low levels of asbestos, as well as carpet defined as “asbestos containing” having over 1% asbestos.

Despite the low risk of asbestos contamination, NYC DEP is testing for asbestos in cleaning any WTC debris found during the exterior building cleanup program, and EPA is testing for asbestos in

Summary Forwarded EPA memorandum dated June 9, 2002, concerning the Asbestos Reservoir and carpet testing methods.

In the days after Sept. 11, federal officials repeatedly referred to two "standards,” one for asbestos in dust and debris and another for asbestos fibers in air.

Summary EPA memorandum on wipe sampling methods for asbestos in Lower Manhattan buildings, resuspension projections, and cancer risk estimates from WTC dust exposure.

Region 2 reverses 1% standard for settled asbestos dust EPA Region 2 has recently reversed their position that 1% asbestos in dusts is the benchmark for the WTC cleanup.

Summary Draft environmental sampling data sheet recording field collection details for a site in Manhattan on September 11, 2001.

59thSt East 59th st Ambient air 0.002 9/18/01 86 741 25 DEC08B Asbestos

Summary Fax listing confirmed attendees and questions for an Environmental Protection committee hearing.

Workers can inhale a very significant amount of asbestos when cleaning up dust that contains 1% asbestos or less.

Summary EPA memorandum detailing plans for asbestos wipe sampling, projecting airborne dust levels, and estimating increased cancer risks from WTC dust exposure.

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Summary Technical memorandum from EPA discussing ultrasonication testing for asbestos in carpets and HEPA vacuuming effectiveness.

US EPA (April 18,1989) Interim Asbestos NESHAP Enforcement Guidance - “Friable asbestos” 1% by Area of Volume vs. 1% by Weight.

Summary Forwarded EPA memorandum dated June 9, 2002, concerning the Asbestos Reservoir and carpet testing methods.

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Summary EPA memorandum addressing World Trade Center asbestos contamination status and agency efforts to provide information on the situation.

EPA took its airborne asbestos readings outdoors where the air is diluted.

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

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Summary Memorandum detailing procedures for asbestos wipe sampling in Lower Manhattan and estimating associated cancer risks from dust exposure.

The OSHA method requires reporting only of single fibers, not structures of asbestos (bundles and clumps of asbestos).

Summary DEP asbestos project notification form and inspection report dated December 12, 2002.

DEP is augmenting asbestos sampling being done by USEPA and other state and city agencies.

Summary Draft qualification requirements and vendor selection guidelines for WTC indoor cleaning contracts for staff review and comment.

NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document Minimal Qualification Requirements: 1) NYSDOL licensed asbestos contractor with NYCDP and NYSDOL certified asbestos workers

Summary Frequently asked questions and updates regarding disaster assistance, road reopenings, and victim support funds issued in October 2001.

Response - EPA has stated that if a substance contains 1% or more asbestos it is considered to be an asbestos containing material.

Summary DEP asbestos project notification form and inspection report dated December 12, 2002.

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Summary EPA draft correspondence to Department of Education regarding FEMA reimbursement support for WTC asbestos cleanup.

To reiterate, the carpet ultrasonifcation test provides a good indicator of total asbestos content in the carpet but cannot be reliably tied to airborne asbestos level and, thus, risk.