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1 newer method.
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2 Q Now, when the ACGIH adopted or set its five
3 million particles per cubic foot limit, where did it
4 obtain the information in order to set those values?
5 How was that process done?
6 A Well, the ACGIH obviously reviewed published
7 information. It also tried to stimulate submissions
8 to it from unpublished information.
9 It tried to solicit whatever data existed on
10 industrial experience with the threshold limit value,
11 so it tried to solicit data from all sources including
12 the industries.
13 Q Did the ACGIH publish statements of
14 individuals who were part of the organization that
15 indicated that the TLVs were industry values?
16 A Dr. Stokinger in order to try to stimulate
17 his submission tried to publish an article and tried
18 to simulate some industry experience to the
19 committee.
20 Q Doctor, from your review of the medical and
21 scientific literature and your training and experience