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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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Environmental testing memo, BMCC, Dec 2001

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Memo from PSI detailing periodic environmental testing for asbestos, lead, silica, and dust at BMCC trailers on Chambers Street in December 2001.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 37 · assignment probability 0.497

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Forwarded news article on asbestos risk, April 2002

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DEP memo forwarding a New York Times article discussing increased asbestos-related disease risks for Lower Manhattan residents.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 03 · assignment probability 0.496

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EPA Daily Environmental Monitoring Summary, Oct 12 2001

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EPA news summary dated October 12, 2001, regarding environmental monitoring data collected from the World Trade Center site.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 05 · assignment probability 0.495

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Chemistry.org article on WTC dust analysis, Dec 2002

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Article reporting positive findings from a study of dust samples taken from Manhattan shortly after the September 11 attacks.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 05 · assignment probability 0.490

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EPA Daily Environmental Monitoring Summary, Oct 13 2001

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EPA news summary dated October 13, 2001, regarding environmental monitoring data collected from the World Trade Center site.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 05 · assignment probability 0.487

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Air quality and dust analysis report, 88 Pine Street, Sept

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Laboratory report detailing airborne asbestos fiber counts from multiple floors of 88 Pine Street following the September 11 attacks.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 48 · assignment probability 0.487

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DEP document fragment with unreadable text, undated

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Fragmented text from a DEP document containing unreadable characters and partial headers regarding environmental monitoring.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 11 · assignment probability 0.486

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EPA air asbestos monitoring data, World Trade Center site

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EPA air monitoring measurements showing asbestos structures per square millimeter detected at World Trade Center site locations on specified dates and times.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 05 · assignment probability 0.486

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ACS article on WTC dust analysis, Dec 2002

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Web excerpt reporting positive findings from a study of dust samples taken from Manhattan shortly after September 11.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 05 · assignment probability 0.485

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EPA air monitoring data table, Vesey St, Oct 2001

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Web page displaying asbestos structure measurements per square millimeter from air monitors at Vesey Street with daily summaries and health concern levels.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 05 · assignment probability 0.482

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EPA interagency response coordination, May 1, 2002

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EPA-distributed memo to federal, state and city agencies coordinating World Trade Center environmental response activities.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 42 · assignment probability 0.482

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NYCDOH Air Quality Fact Sheet Draft, Sept 2001

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Draft fact sheet from NYC Department of Health regarding air quality impacts and health complaints following the WTC collapse.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 26 · assignment probability 0.482

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MSDS for DuPont Freon 12 Refrigerant, Oct 1996

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Chemical product identification and safety data sheet for Freon 12 refrigerant including composition details.

Fire Department · Box 7FDNY · assignment probability 0.482

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Wall Street Journal article on 9/11 air quality risks

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Newspaper article discussing EPA testing conclusions versus resident health symptoms regarding air quality near ground zero.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 06 · assignment probability 0.481

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News article on WTC health risks uncertainty, Oct 2002

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Newspaper excerpt discussing expert opinions on the unknown long-term health effects of the hazardous mix of substances at Ground Zero.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 06 · assignment probability 0.478

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Guide to identifying suspicious packages and letters

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List of characteristics used to identify potentially dangerous mail, including excessive postage, misspellings, and unusual odors.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 06 · assignment probability 0.478

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EPA air monitoring data table and public health summary, Oct

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Web page displaying asbestos structure measurements per square millimeter from air monitors with daily summaries and health concern levels.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 05 · assignment probability 0.476

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WTC firefighter memorial article, Sep 2001

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Newspaper excerpt describing a neighborhood memorial for firefighters near the World Trade Center site.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 06 · assignment probability 0.476

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EPA environmental monitoring summary, Oct 19 2001

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EPA daily summary of environmental sampling and analysis for air, dust, water, and sediments at the World Trade Center site in October 2001.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 05 · assignment probability 0.474

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New York Times article on EPA criticism regarding WTC

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Article discussing criticism of the EPA for downplaying dangers of ash and smoke from the World Trade Center collapse.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 11 · assignment probability 0.474

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Asbestos fact sheet for public, NYC, Feb 2002

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Public information sheet explaining asbestos properties and its presence in World Trade Center materials and debris.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 26 · assignment probability 0.471

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DEP Cleaning or Health Referral Form, Old WTC Site

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DEP referral form with handwritten comments and selections for cleaning or health categories at the Old World Trade Center.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 09 · assignment probability 0.467

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EPA air monitoring data table and public health summary, Oct

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Web page displaying asbestos structure measurements per square millimeter from air monitors with daily summaries and health concern levels.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 05 · assignment probability 0.466

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EPA memorandum on carpet asbestos testing, June 2002

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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 0.464

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Newspaper excerpt on asbestos lawsuits, undated

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Article excerpt discussing the low likelihood of asbestos lawsuits following the September 11 attacks due to open-air exposure.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 11 · assignment probability 0.463

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EPA Indoor Air Quality Glossary of Terms, Oct 1997

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Document defining indoor air quality terms such as acid aerosols and action levels for radon remediation.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 06 · assignment probability 0.463

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Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 43 · assignment probability 0.461

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EPA air monitoring data table and public health summary, Oct

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Web page displaying asbestos structure measurements per square millimeter from air monitors with daily summaries and health concern levels.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 05 · assignment probability 0.460

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New York Times article on WTC dust health risks

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News report stating that early World Trade Center dust was less likely to cause cancer than feared by the public.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 11 · assignment probability 0.458

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Advisory for commercial building re-occupancy, Sept 2001

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Draft advisory outlining required safety assessments and utility checks before allowing residents to return to buildings near the World Trade Center.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 26 · assignment probability 0.455

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EPA air monitoring data table and public health summary, Oct

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Web page displaying asbestos structure measurements per square millimeter from air monitors with daily summaries and health concern levels.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 05 · assignment probability 0.455

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Memo on health and safety for DOH employees returning, Oct

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Memorandum from the Commissioner of Health regarding steps taken to ensure employee safety upon return to downtown buildings after September 11.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 26 · assignment probability 0.454

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EPA Asbestos Air Monitoring Data Table, Sept-Oct 2001

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Table showing asbestos measurements in the air at a specific site with dates and times from September to October 2001.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 05 · assignment probability 0.451

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Dioxin sampling letter, Oct 26, 2001

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Letter from Ambient Group regarding dioxin levels around the World Trade Center site dated October 26, 2001.

Environmental Protection, Dept. of · Box DEP Box 33 · assignment probability 0.450

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