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Indoor air quality testing and chemical contamination assessments

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Environmental sampling results, air quality measurements, and hazard assessments for volatile organic compounds, asbestos, and PAHs in buildings near Ground Zero.

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DEP internal routing form with action checkboxes, undated

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NYC-WTC_000152026

Internal DEP routing sheet with checkboxes for handling reports, comments, and coordination regarding WTC environmental data.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 11 · assignment probability 0.595

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ATSDR/DHAC recommendations for building sampling, Sept 2001

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NYC-WTC_000152814

Draft document outlining concepts and priorities for sampling buildings near the WTC to identify worst-case contamination scenarios.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 26 · assignment probability 0.593

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DEP memo on ULSD legislation press release, March 2002

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NYC-WTC_000147462

Internal discussion regarding claims in a press release about ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel legislation and EPA waivers.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 09 · assignment probability 0.593

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EPA memorandum on carpet asbestos testing, June 2002

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NYC-WTC_000140040

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

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 05 · assignment probability 0.591

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FEMA letter wipe sampling methodology corrections, August 2003

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NYC-WTC_000163186

Correspondence regarding corrections to FEMA documentation, focusing on proper indoor and outdoor wipe sampling procedures for environmental testing.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 43 · assignment probability 0.589

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DEP memo on ULSD legislation press release, March 2002

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NYC-WTC_000147467

Internal discussion regarding claims in a press release about ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel legislation and EPA waivers.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 09 · assignment probability 0.586

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AP news article regarding WTC forwarded, May 2002

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EPA news article forwarded to DEP staff for informational purposes regarding WTC-related environmental matters.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 43 · assignment probability 0.579

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DEP comments on DOH press release, Feb 2002

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NYC-WTC_000147452

Internal memo providing corrections and additions to a draft Department of Health press release regarding air sampling.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 09 · assignment probability 0.577

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ALC Environmental air testing report, Nov-Dec 2001

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Report by ALC Environmental detailing exterior air testing for toxic compounds at 300 Albany Street in late 2001.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 37 · assignment probability 0.576

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Ambient Dust Sampling Protocol Near WTC, Oct 2001

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NYC-WTC_000153247

Draft protocol for assessing airborne and settled dust exposures in residential areas following the World Trade Center collapse.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 26 · assignment probability 0.575

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News article on apartment cleaning reimbursement policy

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Article discussing landlord responsibilities for reimbursing tenants for apartment cleaning and EPA policies on hallway cleanup requests.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 06 · assignment probability 0.574

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Ambient Dust Sampling Protocol Near WTC, Oct 2001

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NYC-WTC_000153241

Draft protocol for assessing airborne and settled dust exposures in residential areas following the World Trade Center collapse.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 26 · assignment probability 0.573

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World Trade Center environmental data report, 2001-2002

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NYC-WTC_000144916

Large volume technical report containing environmental data and analysis related to the World Trade Center disaster site cleanup.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 08 · assignment probability 0.572

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WTC Hotline call summary, May 10 & 13, 2002

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Summary of calls received by the WTC hotline regarding cleaning, health, and indoor air testing requests.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 43 · assignment probability 0.571

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DEP letter on joint air dust water sampling, Oct 2001

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NYC-WTC_000151350

A DEP letter describing joint agency efforts to sample air, dust, and water in Lower Manhattan following the September 11 attacks.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 11 · assignment probability 0.568

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EPA testimony before NY State committee, Nov 2001

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Statement by EPA officials appearing before the New York State Environmental Protection Committee on November 1, 2001.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 05 · assignment probability 0.566

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Memo on media strategy for 125 Cedar Street, Dec 2002

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Memo advising against a camera crew at 125 Cedar Street due to tenant issues and recommending print media.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 31 · assignment probability 0.566

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NYC-WTC_000156163

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 31 · assignment probability 0.565

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Analytical results to FEMA, 114 [address], July 2003

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Document with WTC cleanup analytical data and minimum concentration information for 114 [address], transmitted to FEMA.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 42 · assignment probability 0.565

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EPA news release on WTC monitoring data, 2001

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Press release announcing joint EPA and OSHA environmental monitoring data collection at the World Trade Center site.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 05 · assignment probability 0.563

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WTC Gonzalez log sheet, November 2001

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Log sheet or index page from the World Trade Center Gonzalez collection dated November 7, 2001.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 26 · assignment probability 0.556

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News report on health testing program for WTC workers, 2002

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Article describing a $12 million program offering free medical tests for police and rescue workers exposed to hazardous substances.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 06 · assignment probability 0.556

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Indoor COCs benchmark levels discussion, March-April 2002

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NYC-WTC_000139416

Multi-agency discussion of benchmark reference levels for probable indoor contaminants of concern, including asbestos in air.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 03 · assignment probability 0.551

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EPA clearance letter for 114 Liberty Street, Apr 2003

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EPA letter confirming that primary and secondary clearance levels for asbestos and other contaminants were met at 114 Liberty Street.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 35 · assignment probability 0.547

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Draft screening levels for asbestos, fiberglass, silica, Apr 2002

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DEP internal memo circulating draft EPA screening level standards for asbestos, fiberglass, and silica in indoor air and settled dust for agency comment.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 44 · assignment probability 0.547

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Sacramento Bee article on NYC air hazards, Oct 2001

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Printed newspaper article from the Sacramento Bee discussing air hazards found in New York City following the September 11 attacks.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 08 · assignment probability 0.546

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NYC DOH WTC disaster health Q&A fact sheet, Sep 2001

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

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 06 · assignment probability 0.545

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Memo re: DEP outdoor asbestos air monitoring, Oct 2001

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Memo describing DEP's outdoor asbestos air monitoring network, testing methods (PCM/TEM), and lack of national outdoor standards.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 26 · assignment probability 0.545

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EPA letter on 114 Liberty Street clearance results, Apr 2003

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EPA Region II letter confirming that primary and secondary clearance levels for asbestos and other contaminants were met at 114 Liberty Street.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 11 · assignment probability 0.540

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DEP fax header with article title, June 2002

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Fax header from DEP LRSU dated June 9, 2002, referencing an article titled 'Taking a Breath of [name]'.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 11 · assignment probability 0.537

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Newspaper article on air quality concerns, Lower Manhattan

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

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 06 · assignment probability 0.534

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