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1 newer method. Page 2077 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 It also tried to stimulate submissions 8 to it from unpublished information. 9 It tried to solicit whatever data existed on 10 industrial experience with the threshold limit value, 11 so it tried to solicit data from all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