REFERRAL TO JUSTICE ON SEPTEMBER 30, 1996. THE DEFENDANT FAILED TO COMPLY WITH WORK PRACTICE STANDARDS OF THE ASBESTOS NESHAP DURING THE REMOVAL OF ASBESTOS CONTAINING ROOFING PANELS FROM THE FOREST AVE SUBWAY PLATFORM IN QUEENS NY. THE VIOLATIONS INCLUDE: FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY WET THE PANELS TO PREVENT EMISSION OF ASBESTOS FIBERS AND FAILURE TO HANDLE THE PANELS IN A MANNER TO PREVENT DAMAGE DURING AND FOLLOWING REMOVAL. THE REGION SEEKS PENALTIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $225,000 AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF REQUIRING THE DEFENDANT TO IMPLEMENT PROCEDURES TO ASSURE THAT ALL FUTURE ASBESTOS REMOVAL PROJECTS AT ITS FACILITIES ARE PERFORMED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CAA REQUIREMENTS. FACILITY: NYC TRANSIT AUTH (FOREST AVE SUBWAY STATION) ADDRESS: FOREST AVE STATION, FLUSHING, NY 11375 * 09/30/96 - REFERRED TO DOJ * 12/23/97 - COMPLAINT FILED. * NO SETTLEMENT REACHED AS OF JUNE 2002. *