Document 6RmQ2bag7LgBD5XM1L6j8LzJm
r
minutes
HIVED
SPI Conference Room New York, New York
April 15, 1976 10:30 a.m.
ATTENDEES:
A. Ross Adams, Air Products & Chemicals, Inc., 656 Swedesford Road,
Five Executive Mall, Wayne, Pa. 19087
J. T. Barr, Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.
R. B. Downey, B.F. Goodrich Co., 6100 Qak Tree Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio 44131
R. A. DiSanza, Diamond Shamrock Chemical'Col. 1100 Superior Ave.,
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
''
Robert Ferrante, Hill & Knowlton, Inc., 633 Third Ave., N.Y., N.Y., 10017
R. L. Harding, SPI, 355Lexington Avenue', IT.' Y., N. Y. 10017
J. H. Heckman, Keller & Heckman, 1150 17th St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036
J. R. Lawrence, SPI, 355 Lexington Avenue, N.Y., N.Y. 10017 K. R. MeKennon, Dow Chemical, 2040 Dow Center," Mid land; Michigan 48640
J. L. Nelson, B.F. Goodrich Chemical Co.,
Tree Blvd., Cleveland, Ohio
D. C. Nuechterlein, Dow Ch^i^aC^*^D^^ter^Mldlantf; Mich. 48640
R. A. Park, Firestone Plastics/ loxyf>9f, rPa%'tstowu,Pa. 19464
F. Ritter, Tenneeo, Inc., P. 0. Box 2, Plscataway, N.J. 08854
D. Savage, B.F. Goodrich Chemical Co., 6100 Oak Tree Blvd.."Cleveland, Ohio
T. C.,Walker, Firestone Plastics Co,, P.0. Box .699, Pottstown, Pa. 19464
V:: r : * -l*. ft S~iliL Si.-
J<xt KS f-W.
... .
1. Mr. Harding reported that acknowledgements to Mr. Path's nominating Dr. Ross Adams as Chairman Indicated that his chairmanship'was
accept^ Btjag^pp^ly^
2.
ceri A'fS mdi
nm?,. . Ji:-t
iRfeJ ssojj noiialugeJS reita :v,i
r.'.c ,,
^our
W%ndVW in fiaponae
to ndedsvwith?|iiA'pending FDA and SPA regulations. However,, dis
banding the group would be considered as soon as all current-issues
were-considered-to. be under, control*-- It-ta^ possible that disbanding
might beTof sM*
, "ilTft 3o ;3 j..,
THE SOCIETY OF THE PLASTICS INDUSTRY, INC. 355 Lexington Avenue New York, N.Y. 10017
(212) 573-9400
GENC 012311
Ross Adams listed the current issues and the continuing needs as follows:
FDA - long-term needs might be handled by SFl's Food Drug and Cosmetic Packaging Committee.
OSHA - can be handled by individual companies.
EPA - existing cooaittee should continue activities as needed.
Action Program - should continue present committee's activities.
Health - should continue under reconstituted Health Committee.
Finance - monitoring of financial operations should be continued by Firestone.
It was agreed that imnediate future Issues would aline as follows:
Health and Medical. .
/
Economics/Risit 'JteofcSpt'Q^
Technical. et^ine^lnjg, considerations
Action Program,^-- Legislative..and PR.
> ...
3 e OSHA Xagues ,
ri"
"R
'.` l , a ,#y* *:
j
;,-w
. A^
It was noted that OSHA has not granted'variances on any requests. Ho other issues were discussed.
4. EPA Issues ' .vi J'
-o-rri v;
Jerry, Hackmiu&Xgported that EPA has 180 days to issue its standard.
Thls'vould -'raMjf'fljfe' June 24.. 1976., However. October 1976 is EPA's
estimate on- regulation Issuance aue to heavy backlog. Compliance
wouldxcnie 90 days after Regulation goes Into F.R. Individual
companies eenesk^orc Wf^vexv "R.to
yssrs.
3. FDA: Issues
\2 x*. A..'
X*
at*
&-4^0 '*c
Jerry Heckman reported that'fDA ataf/ has not completed its technical
review of the SPI December' 19th filing. They hope to have a draft regulation by the end of June.
-2-
6ENC 012812
6. Action Program
Mr. Downey reported the following:
Goals are still valid.
Question of timing - took time to get qualified teams.
Newsletter - can be started soon.
Background Position Paper - ready to go (copy attached).
FlrBt Editorial briefing next week - Atlanta and Tampa.
Legislative action program - will be expedited to get full response from all companies.
NOTE:
It was requested that a full review of action committee program be presented at the next meeting as first item on the agenda.
7.Health Issues
Ross Adams has picked up Mitch Zavon'a log of health studies on VCM. He has asked C1XT if they could eventually take over.
Karl Hockschwender of BASF will be attending the CEFXC meeting on behalf of U. S. producers. It was agreed that the VCM/PVC Producers Group will pick up half of his air fare.
8, Financial
Statement of financial status through February 1976 and estimated expenditures through September 30, 1976 were distributed (copies attached). Mr. Heckman will phase Mr, Ruckelshaus' activities down. Legal questions should not be directed to Ruckelshaus by individual companies.
Again, it was stated that it is intended to terminate VCM/PVC
Producer^ fipffgn rOT*
nf ,000
may be required. Additional assessments will not be considered until
the next meeting of the Steering Comnittee.
-3-
GB'-IC
Mr. Harding reviewed the report from Mr. McGrath indicating a shortage of $5,100 on the work done in developing feeding study protocol for FDA, It was agreed that this would be paid by the VCM/PVC Producers Group. The tentative date for the next meeting of the Steering Committee is July 22, 1976.
Respectfully submitted,
John R. Lawrence Technical Director
VCM & PVC PRODUCERS GROUP
ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES A/1/76 - 9/30/76
Expenditures Legal Expenditures
6/1/75 - 3/31/76 $274,755.30
Budget Through 3/31/76
$269,103.00
Public Relations
182,180.98 (est.) 201,644.00
Meeting Expenses Office Supplies & Expenses Telephone & Telegraph Research Contingency
9,667.14 ) )
4,069.11 ) )
698.38 )
2,600.00
-
15,087.00
142,186.13
Budget Estimates 4/1/76 - 9/30/76
$ 85,000.00 150,000.00
9,000.00
56,000.00
TOTAL
$473,970.91 (est.) $628,020.13
$300,000.00
REVENUE Funds Available (Eat. carryover from 3/31/76) New Assessments
$154,049.32 145,950.68
$300,000.00
GEHC 012815
The Society of the Plastics Industry. Inc.
VCM & PVC PRODUCERS GROUP
EXPENDITURES & REVENUE June 1, 1975 Thru February 29, 1976
EXPENDITURES
Legal Expenses: Total (Keller & Heckman)
1st Qtr. June,July.Aug.
$ 48,879.25
2nd Qtr. Sept.Oct.Nov.
$ 45,736.36
3rd Qtr. Dec.Jan.Feb.
$ 105,829.71
Year-to-date Jun i-Feb.
$ 200,445.32
Budget Thru
3/31/76
$ 269,103.00
Public Relations Expense (Hill & Knowlton)
Meeting Expense(Incl. Travel) Office Supplies & Expense
__Telephone & Telegraph___ 1Contingency Total Expenditures
REVENUE
14,440.61 3,710.36 -- 43.84 --
$ 67,074.06
49,414.33 1,571.55 437.54.__ 84.00 --
$ 97,243.78
57,665.41 4,014.20 3,313.95 464.25 --
$ 171,287.52
121,520.35
201.644.00
9,296.11 )
r)
3,751.49 )
592.09 )
--
15,087.00 142,136.13
$ 335.605.36
$ 628,020.13
Assessments(Llstlng by company attached)
147,166.00
Meetings-(Non-Producer Group Members)
Income from Sale of Literature Total Revenue
_______ 784.08 $ 147.950.08
BALANCE - As of 2/29/76
2mcn;
LESS: DEFICIT CARRIED FORWARD FROM 5/31/75_____________
o BALANCE-YEAR-TO-DATE(6/1/75-2/29/76)
ASSESSMENTS DUE cWo TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE
Ck
210,808.00
325.60 873.14 $ 212.006.74
--
--
252,732.50
610,736.50
--
1.145.90 $ 253.878.40
--
325.60
2.773.12 $ 613,835.22
$ 278,229.86
38.763.59 $ 239,466.27
52.948.50 $ 292.414.77