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SAFETY COMMITTEE O. B . Le w is CHAIRMAN Et h y l Ga s o l in e Co k p o k a t io n Cu r y s l k r Bu il d in g 103 Le x in g t o n Av e n x k .Xe w Yo r K hay 17, 1937 Dr. 77. ?. Machle Kettering Lao oratory of Applied Physiology College of Medicine 2den Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio. Dear Bill, Attached hereto are copies of two letters from the '.Test Coast. Asking our oil companies to gather samples for us foes not appear the correct method of doing this job. I think you made it clear at Cincinnati why this should he done 07 our men themselves, except in real emergencies. I -vonder now if -re could not compose a letter setting forth your views on this subject, so that there could he no further question on how our men should proceed. I also believe you told me water bottom samples were no longer necessary, so we might include this in a general letter to all of our men if you think it advisable. Very truly yours, 7T:GCL enclosure E 0022617 c Q ? Y Los Angeles, California April 26, 1537 Mr. J. C. Taylor Attention: Mr. 0. 3. Lewis Dear Mr. Lewis: I have taken up the matter of cleaning tanks and obtaining samples from tanks used for storing leaded gasoline in the field with the various sales engineers of companies operating in this territory. In view of tire fact that, it is not always possible for them to notify us in time to have one of our men present when tanks are cleaned, I have requested the different sales engineers when it is not possible for us to he present for a cleaning, to secure samples from these tanks which we will later pick up and forward to our Cincinnati Laboratory. These samples will he collected in accordance with the in stinct ions that have been issued to our safety engineers, and of course the cleaning will also be done in accordance with our rules snc. reguiati :>ns . I am attaching hereto copy of a letter addressed to Mr. Power of the Union Oil Company with reference to samples. Trusting my decision in this matter will meet with your approval, I am, Very truly yours, S. M. TiAGIIES. By (S) T. 3. Zafira 0022618 N22604.01 April 2o, 1537 < Mr. Uugene Power The Union Oil Company 6l7 West 7th Street los Angeles, California. Tear Mr. Power.* With reference to our phone conversation this morning relative to obtaining samples of sludge, side scele, and water "bottom from tanks in the field which have been used for storing leaded gaso line . In cases where possible we would appreciate knowing ir. ad vance the location of the plant where tanks are to be cleaned so that we might have our renresenta.tive present to secure these samples. On the other hand, if time does not permit having one of our represen tatives present, we would greatly appreciate your ins true ting the men engaged in this work to secure from each tank approximately one gallon of bottom water, one quart jar of bottom sludge, and one quart jar of sice scale. Kindly advi e our Los Angeles office in either event; that is to say, either have our representative collect these samples, or where it is possible, obtain these samples after they have been se cured by your men. Thanking you in advance for your cooperation in this matter, I am. Very truly yours, o, i>i. .1A.Ckh 3y (5) T. 2. Za.dra 00226*9 N22604.02