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, fs rU- October 12, 1978 Mr. Richard J. Devine Deputy Director Office of Federal Contract Compliance U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20210 Programs Dear Mr. Devine: Pursuant to our conversation of yesterday afternoon in Washington, please be advised that Firestone would appreciate an opportunity to meet with the appropriaer\OFCCP personnel regarding the issue of whether it T,is<rfti'SSpfiiH.natory to exclude fertile women from f e'l^)l^yifent where polyvinyl chloride or vinyl chloride1 mnoms$rois^produced or used. As we discussed, tgesj&empany has retained epidemiological and statistical consultants to review the medical literature on this matter, particularly with regard to the question of fetal toxicity. We expect that within the next several weeks we will have received and evaluated the consultants' reports; therefore, if it is convenient, we would suggest a meeting at OFCCP's offices during the week of November 6-10. We would hope that this matter could be resolved without resort to further administrative or legal action on the government's part. Please let me know whether we should make preparations for the suggested meeting. Very truly yours. C. Daniel Karnes Assistant Counsel CDK:j/9/14 CC: J. F. Floberg, Esq. J. H. Zimmerman T. C. Walker L. H. Ballou, M.D. F. L. Weber J. D. Clark HE FIRESTONE TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY 1200 FIRESTONE PARKWAY AKRON, OHIO 44317 BFS 005866