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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM To From A.- R. Idams R. H. Snhpni-V cc: J. T. Barr H Date July 29, 1974 Subject Vinyl Chi nr i Environmental Impact Statement {Location, Organization, or Oapartmani) Would you give some thought to any adverse environmental consequences that would flow from a cessation or a substantial reduction in PVC production. For example: 1. The conveyor belts used to transport coal in coal mines are made of PVC. A reduction in coal production would aggrevate the depletion of scarce petroleum reserves. 2. There may be some PVC products used in pollution control systems (e.g. liners for effluent ponds). If no substitutes were available, pollutants would leech into the soil and contaminate sub surface waters. Any suggestions you make will be appreciated. RHS*swc (320) AP00053770