CHRONOLOGY
2007
September 20, 2007 FDNY release report on the World Trade Center Health Impacts on FDNY Rescue Workers: A six year assessment Sept 11, 2001 - September 11, 2007
September 20, 2007 FDNY sends Engine 10 back into 120 Liberty St. to inspect this time equipped with Haz-mat gear and supported by a decontamination unit
August 27, 2007 FDNY Commissioner Scoppetta "sidelines" Captain Peter Bosco and two Fire Chiefs. Scoppetta does this by press release.
August 23, 2007: FDNY finally issues an S.O.P. with regard to the Deutsche Bank Building. It comes 2 years and 8 months after the Ten House requested an S.O.P. and 6 years after the Deutsche Bank building became toxic in 9/11/2001. To see it, click here. Note: it requires on page2 in item 5A " Everyone entering building for non fire related emergencies and routine entries must wear tyvek suit and respirator" FDNY did not supply Tyvek Suits to the Ten House. For examples of Tyvek Suits on Workers outside the Deutsche Bank Building click here.
August 18, 2007 Tragic Fire at 130 Liberty St, NYNY
August 17, 2007 Unbuilding a Skyscraper Wounded on Sept. 11 by JAMES BARRON of the New York Times. Click Here. (Note: Reporter and a Photographer present for an article published day before the fire) "Mr. Schick said that a Buildings Department inspector is assigned to the building full time, as are inspectors from the E.P.A. and the state Labor Department, who are checking for environmental hazards."
July 31, 2007 CH2M Hill Memorandum of Inspection of the Deutsche Bank Building for US EPA It notes that a fire started at Deutsche Bank Buildings. Apparently, FDNY was not called to respond.
May 17, 2007 Date of ...
May 17, 2007 Date of Meeting at NYC DOB at 280 Broadway, NYNY involving particpants in Deutsche Bank Deconstruction and Decontamination in which jurisdiction over the demolition is allocated to NYC DOB not FDNY. To see minutes, Click Here.
March 21, 2007 effective date of amended Industrial Code Rule 56 Asbestos Part 56 of Title 12 of the Official Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York (Cited as 12 NYCRR Part 56)
February 10. 2007 Bank's Razing At 9/11 Site Will Be Soon, Officials Say By DAVID W. DUNLAP of the New York Times. Click Here or click here.
Late December 2006 Early January 2007 Captain Peter Bosco is assigned to Engine 10
January 1, 2007 Governor George Pataki leaves office
2006
December 7, 2006 Facade Removal Starts at 130 Liberty Street.
December 5, 2006 Memo from LMCCC in which it was said that LMCCC did not have the resources to perform the tasks assigned to it
October 27, 2006 Press Release about search for PHR
June 30, 2006 LMDC email in which LMDC claims "...we will continue to coordinate with and update the city’s emergency response agencies." issued by Michael Haberman VP for Community Development Lower Manhattan Development Corp. One Liberty Plaza, 20th Floor New York, NY 10006 212-587-9738 Click Here
June 14, 2006 Memo from Bob Fitzpatrick to Pat Evangelista in which it was said "After hearing that the material failed badly, Don Adler [of John Galt] stated something to the effect that this building isn't subject to any regulation, so what standard could it possibly fail. As the Regulators started to answer his question David Ridley [of LMDC] jumped in diffused the situation by stating something like well that's a discussion for another day." Click Here.
May 15, 2006 LMDC announces that NYS DOL Discovers "... a violation of the deconstruction plan protocols ..." Click here
April 6, 2006 Pieces of Bone Are Found on Building at 9/11 Site by Jim Dwyer of the New York Times. Click here or click here.
March 28, 2006 The 2nd CHM2HILL site visit to 130 Liberty Street. Notice that FDNY is not receiving the emails. Click Here.
March 21, 2006 The initial site visit of CH2MHILL and EPA to 130 Liberty Street and the initial kickoff meeting. Bovis gives them iniitial safety training. TRC contributes to their iniital safety training in regards to "general site rules and procedures". FDNY is not present of the initial kickoff meeting or for the initial site inspecton (Note: EPA enters the picture and FDNY exits. Coincidence?) Click here.
March 2006 In mid-March, the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation announced the completion of the exterior scaffolding and the start of abatement of 130 Liberty Street, as well as the installation of the tower crane. This will allow for physical floor by floor deconstruction to begin in June. The building is expected to be deconstructed by spring of 2007. LMDC President Stefan Pryor said, “We've worked closely with the community and federal, state and local regulatory agencies to ensure this process is carried out in a safe and effective manner.” General contractor Bovis Lend Lease has hired John Galt Corporation as the abatement and deconstruction subcontractor. Required notifications for the abatement have been submitted to the New York State Department of Labor, New York City Department of Environmental Protection, and the United States Environmental Protection Agency. LMDC acquired 130 Liberty Street, the former Deutsche Bank Building, in 2004 and hired environmental consultants to conduct environmental testing and characterization of the building. The results of these tests are public, and a daily exterior air monitoring program was implemented by the LMDC to protect the surrounding neighborhood throughout the deconstruction process. This program includes 12 air monitors in and around the site to measure the environmental impact at all stages of the project. There are also on-site safety managers and an LMDC representative at the site. Click Here.
in which it is said, "Under the OSH act it is the employers responsibility to ensure the safety and health of employees. ... The 130 Liberty Street site and others around WTC are subject to OSHA enforcement".2005
December 1, 2005 LDMC News Release entitled LMDC FUNDING EXPANDS COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM Battery Park City CERT to Recruit Near 130 Liberty Street to Increase Coverage
November 28, 2005 Watch the Deutsche Bank Deconstruct in the Gothamist Click Here.
November 18 - 24, 2005 Pataki, Bloomberg turn to top aides to fill L.M.D.C. posts in Downtown Express. Click Here.
November 8, 2005 Statement of Michael Feigin Executive Vice President Chief Administrative Officer
Bovis Lend Lease Holdings, Inc before the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works about
Bovis Lend Lease Holdings, Inc before the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works about
Impact of Certain Government Contractor Liability Proposals on Environmental Laws. Click here.
October 17, 2005 LMDC announces a drill in which workers wearing white "required" Tyvek suits will evacuate the building. Click here.
January 26, 2005 The LMDC announces that it has submitted its deconstruction plan to everybody but FDNY. NYC DOB receives it Click Here. [Contrast 1/26/2005 with 1/27/2005]
January 15, 2005 The date of another report mentioned in the March 22, 2005 Report of William Siegel which Siegel calls "the original report". Note: this report was never disseminated to Engine 10.
2004
December 20, 2004 LMDC announces that "On December 13, 2004 the LMDC submitted the Draft Phase I Deconstruction Plan to the Regulatory Agencies for their review." Click Here
December 13, 2004 "The LMDC submitted the Draft Phase I Deconstruction Plan to the Regulatory Agencies for their review. That evening the LMDC also provided a briefing on the Plan to the Community Board I WTC Redevelopment Committee. The Power Point presentation that was given at the meeting can be found on the LMDC web-site at: http://www.renewnyc.com/content/Draft_PPT_Decon12-13-04.ppt. Click Here for the Announcement Click here for the Power Point Presentation in PDF format
December 10, 2004 The Gilbane Emergency Action Plan. Click Here.
December 7, 2004 LMDC announces that it " ... will be releasing the first phase of the Deconstruction Plan and will be officially submitting the plan to the Regulatory Agencies for their review and approval. Click Here.
December 4 , 2004: The Ten House issues a plea for help with regard to how to conduct FDNY operations within the Deutsche Bank Building sending it up the chain of command . To see it , click here. Note: This is two years before Captain Peter Bosco was assigned to Engine 10.
November 23, 2004 LMDC announces "... the LMDC has been working diligently on developing a comprehensive deconstruction plan which includes an Emergency Action Plan, a Health and Safety Plan and other components that will explicitly detail the proposed cleaning and deconstruction of the building. The LMDC will be releasing this plan publicly and will be submitting the plan to the regulatory agencies for recommendations and approval to move forward with the project. " Click Here.
November 22, 2004: GOVERNOR AND MAYOR ANNOUNCE CREATION OF LOWER MANHATTAN CONSTRUCTION COMMAND CENTER. Click Here
November 22, 2004: Executive Order of Governor Pataki creating the LOWER MANHATTAN CONSTRUCTION COMMAND CENTER. Click Here
October 12, 2004 LMDC announces that The Public Comment Period regarding the 130 Liberty Street Initial Building Characterization Study Report will end tomorrow, October 13, 2004 at 5:00 PM. Click Here
July 19, 2004 LMDC request for proposals for construction management services. Click Here.
May 18 ,2004 TESTIMONY OF FIRE COMMISSIONER NICHOLAS SCOPPETTA BEFORE THE NATIONAL COMMISSION ON TERRORIST ATTACKS UPON THE UNITED STATES Click Here.
February 27, 2004 Pataki announces a settlement over Deutsche Bank Building. Click Here
February 26, 2004 A settlement is reached between Taunus Corporation (Deutsche Bank) and its insurers with respect to "the Items on the Proof of Loss for “130 Liberty Building” (stated in the amount $642,860,271) and “130 Liberty Teardown” (stated in the amount of $231,370, 061) and all subentries included therein as set forth in the Proof of Loss and schedules thereto (“Resolved Entries”)." Click Here
2003
November 5, 2003 Official reopening of the FDNY Ten House
October 1, 2003 FDNY SAYS THEY’RE READY; COUNCIL COMMITTEE WANTS TO BE SURE. NYC Council Committee hearing re HAZMAT capabilities of FDNY. During a September 2002 hearing, Commissioner Scoppetta testified that, “[W]e have only one HAZMAT unit at present. We need at least one more and have applied to FEMA to fund that.” Nonetheless, due to lack of sufficient funds, the Department subsequently shifted its resources to providing all firefighters with some HAZMAT training, rather than create a second HAZMAT unit. To see, click Here
August 11, 2003 Deutsche Bank AG announces that it has filed a lawsuit against insurance providers Allianz Insurance Company, Axa Corporate Solutions Insurance Company and Axa Global Risks US Insurance Company in order to reach an expedited resolution over the fate of its 130 Liberty Street building in lower Manhattan, which suffered extensive contamination and physical damage on September 11, 2001. The case is entitled, TAUNUS CORPORATION vs. ALLIANZ INSURANCE COMPANY and is filed in Supreme Court New York County under Index # 602519/2003. It was marked disposed on 10/02/2006. It was assigned to Justice LOWE, RICHARD B. III. Click Here
August 5, 2003 FDNY Chief of Operations, Salvatore J. Cassano responds to AKRF Inc., Environmental and Planning Consultants for LMDC promising to support the proposed development, stating that FDNY has not yet received LMDC's plans for review, and appointing a liasion for LMDC to contact FDNY. To see, click here.
2002