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068060 Chairman 's Remarks This year marks the Twentieth \ninversary of CHEMSTAR. Twenty years o( **olul arcompUshmerits for our industry is a signal achieve ment. Over the years, the commitments and efforts of hundreds of people with a wide spectrum of skills have helped make CJIKMSTAK panels and councils the effects e organi zations they are today. On behalf of the CUKMSTAR Policy L'omniiitee. representing the CM A Hoard of Directors, 1 congratulate all panel and council members, past and present, who have sustained this effort. We look for ward to another twenty years, and more, of strong ami fruitful actions in addressing our companies'1 specialized interests, in support of this expectation I urge that our member companies ensure that they are providing ad equate personnel resources to CIlEMSTAR organizations and recognize the contributions that those persons make to our industry's continued progress. Seymour S. Preston, HI ElfAtochcm \orth America, fur. Chairman, CHEMST\H Policy Committee Contents: Advocacy 3 Rseareh 5 Education, Evaluation & Litigation 7 The nusinesh Councils 9 Now Panels 13 Continuing Panels L.r> Financial RcMmrces 4-7 Guidance 48 Management Services 49 SL 068061 President's Overview Tliis year CMA celebrates 120 years of service to the chemical manufacturing industry. For the last two decades this service has been augmented by the work of the CHEMSTAR panels and councils. Beginning in 1972, with a single group of 13 representatives of phos gene manufacturers, CHEMSTAR has grown into a network of 230 panels, councils, and their supporting task, work and study groups. Today's CHEMSTAR organizations are main tained through the efforts of more than 900 representatives from companies and other as sociations. From that first phosgene project in which member companies pooled $30,000 to support research on safety improvement, CHEMSTAR has developed into hundreds of projects on which companies spend about $21.3 million annually for: - advocacy at the state, federal and interna tional levels; - research on health, safety and environ mental issues; - education of member company personnel; - communication of information to custom ers and the public; - evaluation of member company and cus tomer performance; and, - litigation on key issues. The accomplishments of the panels and coun cils a re especially noteworthy because they are the results of cooperation between direct com petitors in particular markets. Special com mendation should go to the leaders of these groups for their tireless efforts to foster the understanding of issues, to achieve consensus positions, and to coordinate appropriate ac tions that respect the needs of individual mem ber companies. After all, satisfying the specific needs of mem bers is the foundation of CHEMSTAR. The Association's implementation of Total Quality Management will even further refine the pro cesses by which panels and councils, and the CMA staff, deliver services to our members. As more company executives have recognized the success of cooperative programs, and the importance ofsupporting participation bv their company's personnel in CHEMSTAR panels ami councils, the levels of expertise and effec tiveness of these groups have increased. We believe that further demonstrated successes will encourage our companies to use the CHEM STAR method even more to address their com mon issues. The future challenge for CHEM STAR groups then, is to sustain and improve on an already admirable record of contribu tions to our industry. Through the years the panels and councils have earned a reputation among policy mak ers and regulators for fostering the develop ment of health, safety and environmental poli cies based on sound science. This has led to successes that have saved our industry mil lions of dollars by reducing the amounts of testing, reporting, and technology implemen tation necessary to achieve regulatory compli ance and continuous improvements. Rolmrt A. Roland President Chem'u-al Manufacturers Association SL 068062 ADVOCACY uring the year, 46 CHEMSTAK Panels anti Councils focused their efforts on regulatory advocacy. Croups submitted comments on pending regulations, and research data, to many federal, state and international agencies. Ofall federal agencies, EPA received the greatest attention from CHEMSTAR groups. TSCA Section 4 is the chief concern of 24 panels. The growth in environmental regulations of individual chemicals continued, causing increased panel focuses on the Clean Air Act, SARA, Safe Drinking Water Act, and RCRA. FIFRA concerns continued to accelerate as an area of panel activity. Among other federal agencies, the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Food and Drug Administration, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration once again caused panel actions. Among state agencies, the California Department of Foot! and Agriculture continued to attract the most panel activity. Tliis attention is due to Proposition 65 implementation and data call-ins on industrial chemicals. Of the international agencies, the United Nations Environment Programme, U.S. Department of State, International Maritime Organization, and the Food and Agriculture Organization/World Health Organization were significant CHEMSTAR focuses. Filgure l2 CHEMSTAR Division .Staff Time Allocations 20% CAA 'FIFRA '1096 ' ,-F Staffs OSHA 8% J49Z, IntJ. <<3%/ '/ FOA VATSDR SL 068064 , ,, ( ` ( 3 Fillin' -5 CHEMSTAK Panels and Councils Summary of Research Expenditures KphJrmiolo^y $<>1,000 Environmental $715, too Timeo/o^y #4,UI."i,54W ! Exposure Surveys Risk Assessment 3.70.000 .Atmospheric 1U5.000 Lit^fiidire .Searches *:f6,two $500,000 ii li 1 I 1 71 If 1 I` l l I ! I! I I I t jI I IJ I II I II I I lI i snr i jr i i *4M Right: Chairman W. E. Irby of Miles (<:.) receives award from CHEMSTAR Division Director Dr. Langley Spurlock commemorat ing the Panel's 20th Anniversary. SL 068065 4 Left: The Phosgene Panel celebrates 20 years of clini cal and safety research. F orty-five CHEMSTAR Panels and Councils sponsored some form of research. The trend tliis year continues toward fewer, but larger, projects, flic CHEMSTAR Division currently manages 142 research contracts for the Panels and Councils. The combined commitment ofthese contracts is $15 million. This year, $6 million of that commitment was spent. As in the recent past, health effects studies were a major focus. Toxicological research involved subehronic/clironic, mutagenicity, reproductive and developmental effects, oncogenicity and pharmacokinetic studies. Direct effects on humans were investigated by some panels through epidemiology. Exposure surveys and risk assessment were other forms of research undertaken by CHEIVISTAR Panels. Atmospheric and environmental studies continued this year with increases in the atmospheric area, reflecting greater interest in air regulations, in particular. Testing required under TSCA Section 4 continued for 24 CHEMSTAR Panels. Mainly, the tests are large-scale efforts lasting several years, Tire testing schemes include many decision points where EPA and industry scientists must interpret data and decide on next steps. As in the past, some Panels undertook studies because of questions raised by research fuulings rather than direct regulatory concerns. Illis "proactive" research continues to he a significant part of CHEMSTAR Panels' and Councils' scientific efforts. Figure 4 CI1KMSTAR Division Summary of Contracts Managed 300 ; : jw ^ $ 100 i ' if ------ k*.'----- i'M----- l**- l,wy % If Dr V < M ^ J ", ^ 50 "" .................... -J .,.-.ysyypt` fctee W $ '82 '83 '84 '85 '86 '87 '88 '89 '90 '91 '92 h ' `A A K'd-AiP i ' i. t: \ SL 068066 O m Tin- Phenol Panel and CMA staff at the annual Phenol Safely Awa ius '.-nniumv. CHEMSTAR Division Education Forums Crystalline Silica Panel Review of Analytical Methods Hydrogen Fluoride Panel Safety Seminar Petroleum Additives Panel Product Approval Code of Practice Briefing Total Quality Council Total Quality Management: The Key to Global Competitiveness Vinyl Chloride Panel Safety Awareness Training Workshop SL 068067 6 II iiriii" the year, six. (.11l.MSTA K Panels aiul Councils sponsored a variety of workshops and symposia. The groups held these forums to educate member company personnel, government regulators and the scientific and technical community about a variety of health, safety and environmental issues. Nineteen Panels and Councils produced communications materials. These materials included press releases, white papers, scientific and technical journal articles and book chapters all aimed at promoting heller understanding of issues important to member companies. Kleven Panels and Councils engaged in evaluation-related activities. These efforts included facilitating data collection by individual companies and non-proprietary information sharing on company practices in safety and operations areas. Only one Panel was involved in litigation efforts this year. Over the years. Panel involvement ranged from status as principals in lawsuits to filing of amicus briefs in lawsuits involving other principals. Education, Communication ami Evaluation products of the Petroleum Additives Panel, Total Quality Council, Brominated Flame Retardants Panel and Chlorine Dioxide Panel. SL 68068 Above: TQC Chairman Ralph Tavlor (r.) presents former Chairman A. Dirk Dabney (1.) with appreciation award while CHKMSTAK Division Director Dr. Langley Spurlock looks Left, Below, and Bottom: Members of the TQC review the Criteria for Continuous Improve ment. SL 068069 8 C1 MA lias approved six CIIEMSTAR Business Coiuieils. These eouneils address data- gathering, research, program and advocacy activities in those designated business sectors or business function areas that are part of, or significant to, chemical manufacturing interests. During 1991-92, one new Council was organized -- the Partnership for Plastics Progress. The other five Councils -- the Total Quality Council, Chemical Distributors Council, Carrier Assessment Council, Atmospheric Research Council, and Laboratory and Research Chemicals Council -- have continued operations successfully. Several of these Councils have completed or made significant progress on major projects for the industry. Atmospheric Research ao ro i .-> cio es i<> CliaHrml: 1991 Task (>roups: Management Science Chairman: W. Ross Stevens DuPont Council Manager: Elizabeth Kesta Watson The Council met its membership goal of twelve members for fiscal year 199192. This ensures funding of the planned research program. The Science Task Group initiated its first major research and communication efforts. A project was funded to develop qualitative crite ria for CMA members to use in screen ing the materials emitted to the air by their companies. The Seienee Task Group then laid plans for a workshop to address findings of the completed project. File Council also cosponsored an interna tional workshop on the measurement of OH and HO, radicals in the troposphere. The Council formed to address is sues concerning the impact of chemical industry emissions on regional and glo bal atmospheric change. Activities in clude: identifying and resolving scientific uncertainties about effects of increased concentrations of chemicals in the atmo sphere; obtaining researeli data that will assist in developing chemical industry positions on such issues as Clean Air Act implementation and global climate change; and provide a scientific founda tion for the industry's position in the dehates on a global effort to control greenhouse gases. The Council will host a workshop in August on "Understanding Global Cli mate Concerns Within the Chemical In dustry," The workshop will provide a broad overview of the climate issue fol lowed by a presentation of the techniques that companies can apply in preliminary assessments of their chemical emissions and volatile products. The presentation will l>e based upon the funded research project. The Council will concentrate on meeting its other research goals. e j J J cr e r Carrier Assessment AO RO EO CO ElOO LO Chartered: 1991 Task (iroups: Executive Highway Marine Rail Chairman: Charles Verna DuPont Council Managers: Jonathon Busch Elizabeth Moran Marian Stanley The Council continued development of its highway carrier assessment pro gram and initiated marine ami rail car rier assessment programs. With respect to the highway carrier program, the Council collaborated with the American Trucking Associations and the National Tank Truck Carriers to develop assess ment protocols (questionnaires and guid ance manuals) that can be used to evalu ate the safety and regulatory compliance of highway carriers. Ideas from both the Canadian and European CEEIC audit questionnaires were incorporated into the Council's highway protocols. The Council made plans to field-test the protocols on several highway carriers. The protocols are designed to be used by independent, third-party auditors, by highway carriers in self-assessments, or by CMA companies needing an implemen tation aid to help meet the carrier safety provisions of the Distribution Code of Management Practices. The Council con tinued to explore options for funding third-party audits of highway carriers. In the other modes, initial efforts focused on development of marine and rail assessment protocols. These efforts entailed reviewing existing industry au dit questionnaires and communicating with CEEIC, the Association of Ameri can Railroads, and other groups. SL 068070 9 The Council formed in address car rier assessment issues of concern to the CMA membership. A major goal of the Council is to help interested CMA mem bers meet the carrier safety provisions (3.1 and 3.2) of the Distribution Code of Management Practices. These provisions require that CMA members: establish a process for qualifying carriers of all modes and types; evaluate carriers for safety fitness and regulatory compliance; and provide feedback and suggestions for improvement to carriers on their safety performance. Activities to accomplish this goal include developing assessment protocols, facilitating development of a third-party audit system, and advocat ing an accreditation process for auditors^ The Council [dans to increase in membership. Members will intensify ef forts to implement the highway program and to complete development of marine and rail assessment protocols. The Coun cil will continue efforts toward initiating third-party audits of highway carriers and establishing an accrediting process for auditors. The Council also will con tinue interactions with appropriate CMA groups and external organizations as nec essary to accomplish its goals. Chemical Distributors A15 RO F.I5 CIO F.60 LO ChaMerwl: 1990 Task Groups: Legal Defense Responsible l,are \i) Vapor Emissions Chairman: Thomas King Ashland Chemical Council Manager: Langley Spurlock 'The Council completed drafting a protocol for chemical distributor site assessment. 'Phis self-assessment ques tionnaire will he an implementation aid for the Responsible Care"' Distribution Code. The Council also continued work on a proactive program of determining how member companies can improve control of vapor emissions front their facilities. The Council formed to address is sues of concern to chemical distributor members of CMA. Council activities in clude: collecting, evaluating and dissemi nating information on issues that affect chemical distribution; and advocating the interests of the chemical distributor sec tor. The Council maintains a strong in teraction with the National Association of Chemical Distributors through that association's formal membership in the Council. The Council plans to continue its current projects with strong focus on dis semination and use of the site-assessnieM protocol. In addition, the Council wtW develop an implementation aid for the Product Stewardship Code, and address the impacts of the HM 181 regulation and bar coiling technology on chemical distributors. Laboratory and Research Chemicals AlOO KO EO CO EO LO Chartered: Task Groups: B None Chairman: Harris Lehrer Spectrum Chemical Manufacturing Corp. The Council began work on two pri ority issues: developing an amendment to the ANSI standard for labelling small packages; and developing and/or main taining small quantity exemptions to state drug precursor regulations. The Council formed to address is sues unique to the laboratory and re search chemicals industry. Council fo cuses are: commenting on regulatory and legislative proposals affecting the indus try; advocating the interests of the in dustry before domestic and international organizations and government agencies; developing protocols and contracting for research; and, developing and sponsor ing educational programs to implement objectives of the Council. The Council will develop coordinated efforts with CMA committees and task groups that address advocacy issues of interest to laboratory and research chemicals manufacturers. In addition, the Council will seek to increase its mem bership. SL 068071 Council Manager: Elizabeth Moran I*artiHki*slii() for Plastics Pni^iTss A2() tOO ElO C30 EIO 1,0 CharliTfd: 1991 Task Groups: Board CommitteesProgram Finance and Membership Industry Partnerships Coordinating GroupsOutreaeli Task Kom* Advocai?} Task Force Product Stewardship Task Force Board Chairman: J. Roger Ilirl Occidental Chemical Corp. Board Staff Exerntivr: (diaries Van Vlack The Partnership was formed to pro vide policy guidance, strategic direction and resources to the coordinated plastie industry's efforts designed to enhance the public's perception and acceptance of plasties materials. To accomplish this, the Partnership seeks to: 1) improve the environmental, health and safety perfor mance of plasties through product stew ardship programs; 2) advocate the inter ests of the plastics industry with various government entities; 3) broaden the par ticipation of the plasties industry in out reach and advocacy efforts; and 4) edu cate and expand dialogue with various publics. Recognizing that the public's con cerns reach across the entire spectrum of plastie industries, the Partnership has created and manages a broad-based pub lic outreach program designed to com municate the performance and environ mental benefits of all plastics products. The Partnership fosters enhanced coo[M:ration among existing plastie indus try groups and activities, providing pro gram support and senior executive di rection to achieve a more effective re sponse. Recognizing the importance of the grassroots influence of downstream industry partieipation in its efforts, the Partnership operates as a joint initiative with the Society of the Plasties Industry (which manages the Coordinating Group and its Task Forces) and works closely with all other plastic industry groups. The Partnership encourages coordi nated efforts among all existing public outreach and other plastie industry ac tivities, such as recycling, energy recla mation, government affairs and public relations, with the objective of harmo nizing these into an integrated effort of interest to all segments of the industry. The activities of the Partnership are directed by the Partnership Board com posed of senior executives from each of the participating companies. The devel opment and coordination of specific pro grams is managed by the Partnership Coordinating Croup, appointed by the Partnership Board and composed of the most senior plastics business managers or other senior company representatives nominated by Partnership member com panies, During the next year, the Partner ship plans to: develop, advocate and implement acceptable solutions for man aging plastics in our environment, includ ing achieving a voluntary 25% recycling goal and other elements of an integrated solid waste management system; redirect negative legislation/regulation toward plastics products to more acceptable pro posals; halt the ongoing slide in the pub lic opinion about plastics products; and mobilize the broad plastics industry in all of these efforts. Total Quality A25 HO E15 CIO ESO LO SL 068072 Chartered: 1990 Task Groups: Education Governmental Affairs Membership Publicity Supplier Assessment Chairman: Dick Dabney, HI ICI Americas Inc. Council Manager: Langley Spurlock A need to conduct supplier quality system audits more efficiently led the Council to develop the "Criteria for Con tinuous Improvement,'' a self-assessment document encompassing the basic ques tions common to all quality system au dits. Representatives of other industries related to the chemical industry provided input toward the effort. The "Criteria" will he released in Fall 1992. In keeping with its goal to spread the message of quality management throughout the in dustry, the Council sponsored a session on the impact of Total Quality Manage ment on global competitiveness at the CMA Chemical Industry Conference in November. As another part of spread ing quality management within the in dustry, the Council established a Study Croup whose members serve as advisors to CMA as it institutes its Quality Im provement Process. The Council con tinued to study the impact of European requirements for certification of corpo rate quality systems under ISO 9000 stan dards. The Council intensified its efforts to aid development of a tJ.S. program for ISO 9000 certification and accredita tion of certifiers that is acceptable out side the U.S, The Council started a project to demonstrate the value of us ing TQM tools to achieve Responsible f u ^ UKSEAUCI? AitScVrMN vOC'.-i ( \ ll Care" goals by using the Process Safet\ Code as a pilot. The Council formed to address qual ity management issues of concern to the chemical industry. Activities include: integrating quality concepts within the chemical and related industries; advocat ing the interests of the chemical industry before domestic and international qual ity standard-setting organizations and related government agencies; and encour aging the development of educational and training programs on quality manage ment. The Council will intensify efforts to establish itself as an active player in the l ,S. voluntary standards s\stem and develop more effective wavs to inform the chemical industry about the value of using Total Quality Management priifl eiples to improve global competitiveness/ In addition, the Council will continue to promote the use of TQM tools to achieve industry initiatives such as Responsible Care". Members of the CMA Study Group will continue to advise CMA man agement during the next phases in devel opment of the Association's quality im provement process. CHEMSTAR Councils Financial Status For the Twelve Months Ended May 31, 1992 Balance Contribution CHEMSTAR Councils June 1,1991 Receipts 1 Atmospheric Research 24,000 326,900 2 Carrier Assessment 52,200 227,600 3 Chemical Distributors 21,500 24,000 4 Laboratory & Research Chemicals 0 50,000 5 Partnership for Plastics Progress 0 14,139,700 --fi Total Quality 72,800 162,800 -- 170,500 14,931,000 9 Interest Revenue 1,600 2,400 1,000 600 109,100 4,800 119,500 Expenditures 116,300 174,200 36,200 25,500 9,617,800 144,800 10,114,800 Balance May 31,1992 236,300 108,000 10,300 25,100 4,631,000 95,600 5,106,300 SL 068073 II uring 199 1-92, six new panels were requested and approved. Manufacturers and users oftwo individual chemicals -- Etliylenebis-fstearamide), and Terephtlialic Acid -- and four chemical categories -- Aryl Phosphates, (X-Olefins, Olefins, and Tris(chloroalkyl)phosphate -- organized. Reasons for organizing range from a need to respond to {tending or existing regulations to a proactive desire to promote safety, customer education, emergency response, and better product evaluations. All six panels are now fully organized and proceeding toward their initial objectives. Aryl Phosphates AO RliO E5 CIS E5 LO Chartered: 1991 Task ft roup: Toxicology Research Chairman: Roy Eoseheny EMC (.Corporation Panel Manager: Kathleen Roberts The manufacturers of aryl phos phate esters chartered the Panel at CMA in November. Originally, the manufac turers were part of the ad hoc Aryl Phos phate Esters Committee, which formed to respond to inclusion of the chemical category in the Second Report of the Interagency Testing Committee in 1978. The Committee provided comments on the ITC report and the 1983 advance notice of proposed rulemaking by EPA under TSCA Section 4. When EPA an nounced its intention to initiate rule making under Section 4 in 1991, the members dishanded the Committee and reformed as a CIIEMSTAR panel. The Panel is developing comments on the notice ol proposed rulemaking lor aryl phosphate base stocks issued by EPA under TSCA Section 4 in January. In addition, although the ad hoc com mittee did not pursue a consent agree ment with EPA, the Panel may attempt to negotiate a test rule with Agency offi cials after the comments are submitted. Future Panel activities will include sponsoring the research ultimately re quired by EPA under Section 4 and responding to other regulatory concerns. Cthylcncbis(stearamido) Chartered: 1992 Task ft roups: None Chairman: Alan Kushins Lonza Inc. Panel Manager: Cecilia Spearing AO RlOO EO CO EO EO The Panel formed in January to address the OECD High Production Volume Existing Chemicals Voluntary Testing Program. Sixty-two chemicals were assigned to Phase 3 of the Program. One of these is N,N'-1,2-ethanediylbisoctadecanamide, also known as N,N'-ethylenebis(stearamide). Panel member companies have vol unteered to collect, generate and evalu ate information required to complete Screening Information Data Set (SIDS) dossiers for evaluating environmental and health toxicity potentials of N,N'ethylenebis(stearamide). The Panel will conduct testing as appropriate. -Olefins AO RlOO EO CO EO LO Chartered: 1991 Task Groups: None Chairman: James Cupps Chevron Chemical Company Panel Manager: Cecilia Spearing The second phase of the OECD High Production Volume Existing Chemicals Voluntary'1'esting Program, comprising 62 chemicals was initiated in September. Among the chemicals are the OC-olefins (1-alkenes). Producing companies formed a Panel in December to collect, generate and evaluate information required to complete Screening Information Data Sets for several a-olefins. The SIDS information will he used for evaluating environmental and health toxicity po tentials of 1-hexene, 1-octene, 1dodecene, 1-tetradecene, and, possibly, l-decene. The Panel will conduct testing as appropriate. SLl 068074 Olefins A I M ito no ;o HO HO ('li:irO`r<,d: 1992 Ta.<<k Groups: None (Tiuiriiuiii: Norman Morrow Exxon Chemical Americas I'anel Xanaiicr: Elizabeth Moran I'lle producers of ethylene ami pro pylene held an exploratory meeting in November to dismiss the need fora Panel to address concerns of the C,-C olefins industry. This industry is affected by many environmental regulations on ben zene and butadiene because these by products are inadvertently generated in processes involving production of olelins. Ot particular concern was regula tion ol olelins plants under the (dean Air Act Amendments. Olefins plants are intermediate between petroleum refin ing and traditional chemical synthesis facilities in their operations and, there fore, should be regulated separately. 1'he producers formed a Panel in November focused on advocacy for en\ iroumental regulations from an enginee^ ing viewpoint. The Panel already hall made progress in a preliminary agree ment with EPA to designate olefin pro duction as a separate source category under the (dean Air Act. The source is excluded from regulation under the Haz ardous Organic NESIIAP due to be pro posed in September 1992. The Panel also has held a workshop on fugitive emissions control practices and is plan ning a fugitive emissions benchmarking survey for the industry. THs(clUoiH)aIkyI)phosphalcs ai ro eo c e lo Chartered: 1992 Task (imups: None Chairman: Edwin Bisinger Akzo Chemicals Inc. Panel Manager: Cecilia Spearing Among the 62 chemicals assigned to Phase 3 of the OECD High Production Volume Existing Chemicals Voluntary Testing Program is tris( l-ehIoro-2propyl)phosphate (TCIP). In Decem ber, manufacturers of TCIP formed the Panel to collect, generate and evaluate information required to complete a Screening Information Data Set dossier for evaluating environmental and health toxicity potentials of the chemical. In another action, TCIP along with tris(2-ehloroethyl)phosphate, tris(l,3 dichloro-2-propyl)phosphate, tris(2ehloro-1 -propyl)phosphate, and tetrakis(2-ehloroethyl)ethylene diphos phate had been "Recommended with Intent-to-Designate" in the 23rd Report of the ITC to the Administrator of EP A under TSCA Section 4. The members of the Panel were alerted that the ITC was working on a designation of these five chemicals. As a result of conversations with the ITC and EPA, the 30th Report, issued in May, deferred designations on these chemicals until November 199^ however, four additional chloroalkjH phosphates were added to the `"recom mended" list. Should the ITC designate the fivechloroalkylphosphates as stated, EPA will have one year to initiate rulemaking or explain in the Federal Regis ter its reasons for not doing so. Member companies will address the designations with EPA when they occur. Iferephthalates AlOO KO EO CO EO EO Chartered: 1990 Task Groups: None Chairman: Edward Miller Eastman Chemical Company Panel Manager: Elizabeth Moran In 1990, EPA published a proposal to delist terephthalic acid from the Emer gency Planning Community Right-toKnow Act but made the delisting contin gent on results of testing that would be required under TSCA Section 4. The TPA producers formed a task group under the Trimellitate Esters Panel and convinced EPA to delist TPA immedi ately. However EPA included TPA in the TSCA Section 4 reproductive and developmental effects endpoint test rule. Subsequently, in 1991, the ITC desig nated dimethyl tcrephthalate (DMT) for test rule development under Section 4. The Task Group decided to form a Panel lo address TSCAissues on the two chemi cals. The Panel has commented on the endpoint test rule on TPA. The final rule is expected in late 1992. The Panel will comment on EPA's response to the ITC about DMT which is expected in early 1993. SL 068075 14 / \ c n rv ftjv jr O iliu iiA iin Sxty-four CIIEMSTAR Panels are now officially approved by CMA. (jHEMSTAR membership rosters during the year included 220 companies and 21 associations. Among the company members, 75 were members of CMA and 30 were non-U.S. and non-Canadian. Participating companies and associations were represented on panels and task groups by over 900 persons with professional skills ranging from physical and biological sciences, through engineering and industrial hygiene to legal and business areas. Acetone A1OO RO EO CO EO LO Chartered: 1991 Task Group: Toxicology Chairman: James Santory Aristech Chemical Corporation Panel Manager: Barbara Francis The Panel submitted comments to FPA in 1991 on the proposed Multi-sub stance Rule (endpoint rule) under TSCA Section 4 for the neurotoxicity testing of acetone. The Panel noted that existing data on acetone should provide sufficient support to exclude acetone from the pro posed test rule. In addition, the Panel submitted comments on the 28th Interagency Testing Committee report in whieh acetone was "designated" for re productive effects testing. The Panel noted that several important studies were not considered by the ITC during its review of acetone. In response to EPA's proposed Hazardous Waste Identification Rule, the Panel submitted comments in dicating that acetone should not he listed on the Appendix VIII list of hazardous constituents because the chemical causes only minimal toxicity at high doses. The Panel is eofunding a two-year research program at the University of California, Riverside investigating the effects of volatile organic emissions on photochemical ozone formation. Cospon sors include the Coordinating Research Council, the California Air Resources Board, the South Coast Air Quality Management District, and the National Aerosol Association. The outdoor chamber studies have been completed and the indoor chamber studies will begin later this year. To assist solvent cement manufacturers with the accreditation of products that may occur in potable water, the Panel submitted information to the National Sanitation Foundation. Efforts to have ac etone approved by NSF are continuing. The Acetone Task Group formed under the Ketones Panel in 1990 to ad dress regulatory concerns of manufac turers, processors, and users. Task Group members decided to form a sepa rate Panel because of the complexity and diversity of acetone issues. The Panel will continue to monitor European regulatory issues and explore ways to formalize technical liaison and information sharing activities. The Panel also will continue to address several Clean Air Act issues. Alkanolamines A3 3 R67 EO CO EO EO Chartered: 1982 Task Group: Toxicology Research Chairman: Susan Hearn Texaco Chemical Company Panel Manager: Jonathon Busch The Panel completed voluntary stud ies evaluating the dermal developmental toxicity of monoethanolamine (MEA) and diethanolamine (DEA) in rats. The stud ies were initiated to assess the dermal developmental toxicity of MEA and DEA in rabbits, and to evaluate the in vivo ami in vitro dermal absorption of both chemicals. The Panel submitted com ments to the American Conference of Governmental industrial Hygienists on its newly proposed carcinogen classifica tion scheme. The Panel also submitted comments and gave a presentation to ACGIII on the health effects of triethanolamine (TEA). The Panel was successful in convincing ACGIH to raise a proposed TLV-TWA from 8.1 mg/m3 to 5 mg/mJ. Panel members gave a pre sentation at the American Industrial Hy giene Conference describing the overall approach and scientific basis used by the Panel in developing the alternative TEV for TEA. The Panel also commented on how ACGIH can improve its process of reviewing chemicals. The Panel formed to address toxi cology issues of alkanolamines in response SL 068076 15 l<> an initial concern raised In a limited Japanese study implicating TE \ as a pos silde carcinogen in mice. However. re sults of subsequent studies with rats anil mice have indieated tliat TEA is noncarrinogenic. The Panel plans to: continue volun tary research activities; submit completed research -todies to \ I lb publish rvsearch results; submit a petition to EP\ to establish a Reportable Quantity for DEA; clarify apparent discrepancies id reported ME V flash-point values; mon3 tor regulatory developments; ami con tinue responding to influential organiza tions on toxicology-related issues. Alkvlphoiiols & Ethoxylates A6S K30 ti3 Cl El L Clinetered: 1987 Task Groups: Communications International Toxicology Chairman: Richard llennett Texaco Chemical Company Panel Manager: Robert Romano The Panel has completed all hut one environmental effects test on nonylphenol ethoxylates. In April, the Panel partici pated in an OECD-sponsored Risk Re duction Workshop hosted bv the Swed ish EPA. The Panel held a facilitated planning session in which communication and research needs were identified as further priorities. The Panel continued to work with the State of North Carolina on APE in waste water treatability is sues. The Panel formed to determine the health and environmental effects of alkylphenols and ethoxylates in manu facture and use. Initial efforts focused on responding to EPA concerns about the chemical fate and environmental ef fects of nonylphenol. The Panel main tains liaison with the Soap and Deter gent Association on scientific and regula tor issues. Membership is open to manufacturers, users, and formulators of alkylphenols and ethoxx lates. The Panel will continue to educate the ll.S. regulatory eommunitv on the results of Panel research. A risk assess ment of APE's will be performed bv the Panel by early 1993, The Panel also will continue to work on APE issues with the Swedish EPA and agencies of other in terested countries. Riodegredation and treatability studies will be investigated by the Panel in order to assist North Caro lina and other states in assessing poten tial risks of these chemicals to the envi ronment. The Panel will continue to identify research and eomnumieatio|^^k needs. In 1993. the Panel will devehr^^P an information package for distribution at three planned workshops. Benzene Chartered: 1976 Task Group: Toxicology Research Chairman: Roger Daniel The Dow Chemical Company Panel Manager: Carol Staek AS R95 EO CO F.O LO The Panel continued support of a research program on benzene-induced leukemogenesis ill cooperation with the American Petroleum Institute. The twophase program investigates the effect of benzene and its metabolites on hemato poiesis in the mouse and man. Since its formation, the Panel has pursued an active research and advocacy program. Responding to a NIOSH oc cupational study linking benzene expo sure to leukemia, the Panel sponsored an industry epidemiology study in 1983. Also, in cooperation with API, the Panel established a research program investi gating stibehronie toxieitv. metabolism and reproductive effects. The Panel has completed a long-term research and advocacy program, and is in the process of phasing out activities. The Panel will terminate at the end of 1992. SL 068077 16 , Bioiides AC>4> |{ IO KO CO EU CO Chartered: 1986 Task Groups: Antimicrobial Exposure Assessment Arsenic Acid Executive legislative Mercury Compounds Regulatory Scientific Chairman: Claude Wolf Nalco Chemical Company I'niiel Manager: Has Shalt In March, the Panel responded to ait invitation by the Subcommittee on De partment Operations, Research and For eign Agriculture of the House Committee on Agriculture to present its views on the Pesticide Safety Improvement Act of 1991. The Panel also submitted written testimony in March to the Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade of the House Foreign Affairs Com mittee. The testimony focused on H.R. 2088. a bill that would ban the export of pesticides that are unregistered or that do not have food tolerances. The Panel explained the undulv severe impact of the legislation on non-food use biocides which do not have tolerances. The bill is still pending in Congress. Also in March, the Panel began ad dressing legislative activities related to reauthorization of RCRA. Several toxics use reduction amendments were intro duced which the Panel actively opposed. These amendments would have lead to the eventual discontinuation of organoehloride production. Panel efforts were valuable in helping to defeat these measures. In May, company representatives met with members of Congress and their staffs to discuss pesticide legislative is sues of interest to the biocides industry. The representatives explained the nature of the biocides industry and pointed out the distinctive properties of antimicrobi als. Representatives also presented Panel views on FIFKA reauthorization, mea sures to restrict pesticide exports, fed eral and state preemption and local regu lations, and fees for the registration and reregistration of pesticides. The Panel continued its efforts to influence the implementation of registra tion and reregistration programs. Panel activities focused on: EPA's imposition of data requirements outside the scope of Part 158 requirements; the Agency's failure to review studies submitted in the last several years either voluntarily or in response to earlier data call-ins; difficul ties in scheduling meetings with Agency staff to discuss data requirements; and, formulators' concerns that they can not afford extensive testing requirements and could be forced to cancel their registra tions. SL 068078 After reviewing the draft proposed regulations under the 1988 FIFRA Amendments, the Panel surveyed its members about the numbers and types of containers used annually. This infor mation will help the Panel to comment on the proposed regulations when issued. In addition, the Panel prepared for com munication with EPA a series of research papers on areas of potential conflict be tween proposals under FIFRA and exist ing regulatory schemes under RCRA. EPCRA, OSHA and the Department of Transportation. The Panel made efforts to prevent the elimination of ceilings on individual company maintenance fees under FIFRA and also to prevent EPA from gaining authority to bill maintenance fees twice during calendar year 1992. Although individual fee ceilings were increased over their current levels, the Panel, in con cert with other registrant groups, was able to obtain many legislative and policy concessions from EPA In late 1991, California amended the Birth Defect Prevention Act, SB 950. Panel members met with CalEPA to ad dress the. Agency's continued acceptance of the tiered testing approach for anti microbials. These meetings were par ticularly important because the amend ments to SB 950 did not consider the tiered testing approach for antimicrobi als previously developed by the U.S. EPA and the California Department of Food and Agriculture. As a result, CalEPA also will use the tiered approach for re view of the second list of active ingredi ents subject to SB 950 in early 1992. Many states are pursuing increased registration fees and other forms of rev enue collection based on pesticides sales volume to generate funds to remediate contaminated groundwater. Because some of these activities have imposed un reasonable burdens on biocides manu facturers, the Panel began to monitor legislative activities in sixteen states and will add other states as the need arises. The Arsenic Acid Task Force com pleted testing required under the Special Data Call-In issued by EPA in 1987 for aquatic, avian and developmental effects studies. The Task Force encouraged EPA to reconsider rejection of several ;,CC t. VI {ON COM Ml \!C VI (ON F.\ VU VI'ION 1.1 i ic \ ! ION 17 studies that are scientifically valid. The Task Force obtained acceptance of sev eral previously rejected aquatic anil avian studies and continues efforts to this end for developmental effects. In addi tion, the Task Force is awaiting EPA approval of protocols for additional data requirements. The Antimicrobial Exposure Assess ment Task Force continued to work with EPA to ensure that the Agency incorpo rated the results of the exposure assess ment study in its reregistration review. The Task Force also worked with CalEPA on developing a system to per mit reliance on the exposure assessment study to satisfy SB 950 data require ments. Panel representatives discussed the study with Agriculture Canada offi cials and urged them to use the study in developing a tiered testing scheme for an timicrobial registrations. The Panel formed in 1986 to respond to the California Department of Food and Agriculture Data Call-In Notices on bio cidal chemicals registered in the slate. The DCIs required that registrants sub mit data on chronic toxicity, oncogenicity, reproductive effects, terato genicity, mutagenicity, and neurotoxic ity. The Panel since has focused on a variety of issues impacting the biocides industry as a whole, and various task groups have addressed issues surround ing specific biocides. The Panel will continue to partici pate in the debate on maintenance fees and FIFKA Reauthorization. The issue of pesticide exports continues as an ac tive issue in Congress. Since the Panel was able to convince legislators that re- ,tricli\e export requirements sihould ni ot bo applied to biocides, the Panel will build on its Congressional support base to protect biocides from new export re-t fictions. A Several regulatory proposals fronW EPA are likely to be issued in late 1992 and in 1998. These include: the "Safer Pesticide Policy;" the revised export policy: revisions to the adverse effects reporting requirements; standards and procedures for recall, storage and dis posal of cancelled and suspended pesti cides; regulations covering container de sign. residue removal and .secondary containment for hulk storage; revisions to Part 158 regulations establishing data requirements for pesticide registration; regulations for pesticide storage, disposal and transportation; and. a policy on advertising claims for pesticide products. The Panel will respond to each of these proposals to express biocide industry concerns and comments. With the continuation of the expe dited reregistration program, man\ re curring problems such as inappropriate data requirements; EPA failure to pro vide timely responses to waiver requests, deadline extension requests and correc tions: and, unreasonable or unju'tifij^ study rejections have become e\ ideiTM The Panel will meet with EPA officials to pursue these issues. The Panel will continue to monitor state legislative and regulatory aetiiitie.s to prevent imposition of unreasonable fees on biocides. The Panel will work with the C.M\ State Affairs Department in its efforts to defeat inappropriately restrictive initiate es. 06807 Sb Brominated Flame Retardants a so rso io co eo l Chartsred: 1990 Task Groups: Analytical Chemistry Executive Toxicology Research Users' Group Chairman: David McAllister Great Lakes Chemical Corp. Panel Manager: Dee Kuhn The Panel completed development of analytical protocols to determine levels of polyhrominated dibenzodioxins and furans in commercial samples of eight brominaled flame retardants under the TSCA Section 4 Dioxins and Furans Ana lytical Test Rule. After extensive nego tiations, EPA approved seven of the pro tocols between November and February. Approval of the eighth protocol is antici pated this summer. Testing was begun by individual companies upon approval of the protocols for their products. Many final reports will be submitted to the Agency during the summer of 1992. In September, the Panel held a workshop in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, to provide the user com munity with an update on current regu latory and research activities. The top ics included: Panel activities; U.S. and European regulatory and legislative sta tus; analytical methods development; toxicology; and, workplace sampling. A similar workshop was held in April, in Bar Harbour, Florida, by invitation from the Institute for Interconnecting and Packaging Electronic Circuits. In October, the Panel submitted comments on EPA's Proposed TSCA Section 4 Health and Environmental Effects Test Rule on Five Brominated Flame Retardants. The Agency proposed an unprecedented array of tests for health effects, environmental effects, and chemical fate without adequate justifica tion for proposed testing. The Panel's comments were followed by oral com ments presented at a public hearing in November. The Agency recognized the substantial nature ol the proposed rule and assured the Panel that the comments would be considered when deciding how to proceed with the rule. Also in October, the Panel filed com ments on the Fourth Draft of OECD Co operative Risk Reduction Activities for Brominated Flame Retardants. The Panel's comments emphasized existing toxicology data demonstrating that the uses of polyhrominated biphenyl oxides and ethers, or of products containing them, do not present unreasonable risks to human health or the environment. In May, OECD issued the Fifth Draft Risk Reduction Activities and a report by a consultant, Pedro Arias, on the use and alternatives to brominated diphenyl ox ide flame retardants. The Panel submit ted comments on the Arias report and will review and comment on the Fifth Draft, if appropriate. In February, the Panel completed brominated dioxin and furan analyses of human blood samples at Midwest Re search Institute, The study was con ducted on blood samples that were re ceived from BASF, AG. The results of the study were consistent with those ob served earlier by BASF. The final re port was shared with BASF and U.S. regulatory agencies. In May, the Panel made presenta tions at the Business Communications Company Conference on Flame Retar dants in Stamford, Connecticut. These presentations were entitled: Analysis of Polyhrominated Dibenzo-p-Dioxins and SL 068080 19 Dihenzoliiraus; Toxicologv of Bromiuatc(i Flame Retardants: Brominateil Di phenyl Oxides and TBBPA; and. Global Regulatory Status Regarding Brominated Flame Retardants. Throughout the vear, the Panel pro vided strategic and technical support to the CEFIC European Brominated Flame Retardant Industry Panel on the EC Direc tive on Brominated Diphenyl Ethers and the German Hazardous Suhstances Ordinance. The Panel originally formed in 1985 under the auspices of the Fire Retardant Chemicals Association, and became a CHEMSTAR panel in 1990. The Panel formed to address the inclusion of bro minated flame retardants in EPA's pro posed analytical test ride on dioxins and furans, the publication of pyrolysis stud ies demonstrating that brominated dilienzodioxins and dibenzofurans may form from brominated diphenyl oxides, and the Interagency Testing Committee's recommendations for health and environ mental effects testing of certain bromi nated flame retardants. The Panel will hold a users work shop in the fall of 1992, and make addi tional presentations at Intertech Confer- cnee m .SeptemIber, the Fire' Retard1ant Chemicals Association Meeting in Octo ber, and the Interflam Conference in Mareli. A The Panel will submit comments o the Fifth Draft OECD Cooperative Risk Reduction Activities for Brominated Flame Retardants. In addition, the Panel will comment on the International Programme on Chemical Safety's Pre liminary First Draft: Environmental Health Criteria for Brominated Diphe nyl ethers. The Panel will continue to support the efforts of EBFRIP. Member companies will complete their individually required testing under the TSCA Section 4 Dioxin and Furan Analytical Test Rule and submit reports to EPA. The Panel will monitor EPA activities in the TSCA Section 4 Health and Environmental Effects Test Rule, and will be responsive to K.PA's need for additional information. The Panel also will respond to EPA's "open season on negotiating testing agreements. The Panel will evaluate the need for additional research and undertake projects as appropriate. 20 . O A ;{? '.."I-, 'tSH.it SL 068081 ,; son ISutadiono AftO K 40 liO CO EO LO riiai'ior^l: 1981 Task Graupsi Toxicology Research Environmental Industrial Hygiene Ethylene/ Propylene OSHA Activities Chairman: Norman Morrow Exxon Chemical Americas Panel Manager: Elizabeth Moran The Panel completed activities oti the OSHA proposed rulemaking on buta diene by developing post-hearing evi dence and comments. In the OSHA rulemaking process, the Panel and the major user association, the International Institute of Synthetic Rubber Producers, worked cooperatively. The Panel pro vided expertise on toxicology and risk assessment issues and IISRP provided ex pertise on epidemiology issues. The American Petroleum Institute contrib uted to the effort bv participating in the OSHA ridemaking and by joining the Panel. The Panel commented on a Califor nia Air Resources Hoard proposal to list butadiene as a toxic air contaminant. The Panel also was active with IARC in the review of the carcinogen classifica tion for butadiene. In all cases, the Panel presented evidence that the regulatory agencies had overestimated the potential risk to humans by basing their risk as sessments on a mouse bioassay conducted by the NTP rather than on rat bioassays and epidemiology studies in workers which do not show a consistent response. Due to the CMA and IISRP involvement, IARC did not classify butadiene as a known human carcinogen. To provide further information on the potential risk to humans of butadiene exposure, the Panel continued its fouryear, $1.5 million research program aimed at understanding the species dif ferences in response to butadiene expo sure. The program also will develop data that will support alternative risk assess ment methodologies. The Panel met with EPA to discuss the program and will continue to monitor EPA's ongoing reas sessment of the butadiene risk assess ment. The Panel completed its fugitive emissions study, collecting data that can be used by companies in estimating plant emissions more accurately. In additon, the Panel began testing 4-vinylcyclohexene un der a TSCA Section 4 consent order and completed its workplace monitoring survey. The Panel commented to ACGIH on the pro posal to lower the TLV for 4-VCH. The Panel formed in the aftermath of EPA consideration of butadiene un der TSCA Section 4(f). The Panel aimed to collect and evaluate information needed to assess safety, environmental, and health issues arising from produc tion, storage, transportation, use, and disposal of butadiene. The Panel pro vided comments to the Agency on two risk assessments and worked with the Agency in assessing "short-term" releases of butadiene. EPA then referred buta diene to OSHA under TSCA Section 9(a), for development of a workplace standard. The Panel will await the final rule for the OSHA workplace standard on butadiene which is expected in late 1993. The Panel also is following development of Clean Air Act Amendments and will comment appropriately. The Panel will continue its butadiene research activities and consent order testing of 4-VCH. In addition, the Panel will interact with IARC, EPA and ACGIH in evaluations of the cancer classification ami safe ex posure levels of butadiene. SL 068082 \l)\ >C ji.j U!->!'. \ I SCSI KOI CATION COM Ml M<! \TION i:\ \u v i ion utm; vhon 2 ISul*vIaUHl Ilvt droxvt toliionc (liarkrcd: 1977 Task Groups: None Chairman: Kim Hryniewicz PMC Specialties Croup Panel Manager: Dee Kuhn mimi no 1:0 <:o ko i.o The Panel continued cooperatin' efforts with the FDA and the European Birr Manufacturers Association through meetings and information exchange. The Panel was organized to conduct the research and advocacy necessary to support the continued use of BUT in food additive applications. In 1978, the Panel filed comments in response to an FDA proposal for interim regulations requir ing testing to resolve safety questions. To date. FDA has not issued an interim regu lation. The Panel submitted a Citizen Petition in 1989 requesting that FDA is sue a regulation recognizing a prior sanc tion for use of BUT. In 1991, the Panel submitted additional information that contained a review of studies previously Nt submitted and information regarding the KBMA's Chronic Toxicity Study of BUT, The Role of llcpatocellulor Injury in /JA Chronic Toxicity of RHT. again quested that FDA issue a r< udation ac knowledging the prior sanction status of BUT. To date, the FDA has made no decisions regarding the Petition. The Panel will continue to cooper ate with the FDA in its continuing evalu ation of BUT and will maintain working relations with the F.BM \ through infor mation exchange. The Panel plans to support an updated literatui search of BUT, and when appropriate, will spon sor research related to food and food packaging uses of BUT. Carbon Disulfide A70 K30 EO CO EO LO Chartered: 1991 Task Groups: Bisk Assessment Toxicology Research TSCA Testing Chairman: John Stewart Courtaulds Filters, Inc. Panel Manager: Susan Howe The Panel addressed clean air issues, which included comments on emissions control options. Additionally, the Panel addressed a draft report designed to evaluate an acceptable ambient air con centration of carbon disulfide. The Risk Assessment Task Group discussed the environmental fate of carbon disulfide and carbonyl sulfide, and its relevance to facility emissions. The TSCA Testing Task Group initiated a voluntary study to provide a preliminary assessment of reproduction in female rats exposed to carbon disulfide via inhalation. The Panel formed to interact with regulatory agencies and other appropri ate organizations on pertinent safety, health, and environmental issues. The Panel first focused on submitting com ments on the draft toxicological profile for carbon disulfide developed b\ the Agency for Toxic Substances and Dis ease Registry under SARA Section 110. The Panel also submitted comments and testimony when EPA proposed a TSCA Section 4 test rule for the testing of velopmental and reproductive toxieiU^H carbon disulfide. The Panel will continue to work with EPA on the proposed TSCA Section 4 test rule. The Panel plans to coordinate with ACGIII, which maintained carbon disulfide on its list of chemicals under study for 1992-93. The Risk Assessment Task Group will address environmental issues. The Pane) also may initiate a program of information exchange among members about safety and handling is sues in the workplace. SL 068083 CMloriiiaUnl Pool Chemicals A83 RO R17 CO EO LO (harlcl'C'd: 1989 Task Groups: Transportation Hazard Assess ment Research Chairman: Bruce Jacobsen OLin Corporation Panel Manager: Kathleen Roberts The Panel sponsored a research project to measure chloroform releases from swimming pools. The study mea sures ambient airborne chloroform con centrations associated with public swim ming pools under various conditions in order to evaluate the indirect produc tion of the chemical. The Transporta tion Task Croup is finishing a bulletin for shippers of pool chemicals and per sonnel responsible for ill-transit storage. The bulletin includes guidelines for trans porting calcium hypochlorite and chlori nated isoeyanurates and information on pertinent federal transportation regula tions. fn addition, the Panel continued to distribute its bulletin and videotape on proper procedures for storing and handling chlorinated pool chemicals. The Panel formed to promote safety practices worldwide in the processing, packaging, warehousing, transportation, and use of chlorinated pool chemicals. Panel members include producers of calcium hypochlorite and chlorinated isoeyanurates worldwide. The Panel will investigate whether certain pool chemicals can be classified as "self-reactive" and if so, at what tem perature. In addition, the Panel will continue tracking regulatory requirements affecting chlorinated pool chemicals. Chlorine Dioxide A4!i R40 ElO C4 El LO Chartered: 1988 Task Groups: Communication FIFRA Office of Drinking Water Chairman: Douglas Simpson Olin Corporation Panel Manager: Robert Romano The Panel completed and audited a 90-day subehronic study on sodium chlo rite in rats. The study completes all the Phase 1 requirements for EPA's FIFRA data eall-in. The Panel also completed all testing required for FIFRA Phase III Reregistration. The Panel continued to work closely with the EPA Office of Drinking Water on the upcoming stan dards for chlorine dioxide and sodium chlorite. In May, the Panel held its sec ond international symposium on chlorine dioxide. The symposium was co-sponsored by U.S. EPA and the American Water Works Association Research Foundation. The proceedings will be published by AWWARF in Fall 1992. The Panel formed in anticipation of an EPA proposal to regulate chlorine dioxide under the Safe Drinking Water Act by 1993. In addition, the State of California contracted for a risk assess ment on chlorine dioxide and sodium chlo rite. The Panel aims to gather, review, gen erate, and disseminate information on chlorine dioxide and its precursors, so dium chlorite and sodium chlorate. The Panel monitors and interacts with regu latory agencies and fosters scientific com munications. Primary focuses of the Panel are generation, applications, health effeets, safety, and test methods of chlo rine dioxide. Panel representatives will continue to interact with EPA on FIFRA data callins and reregistration. The Panel will undertake additional testing which EPA may require under its FIFRA programs. The Panel will review and comment on EPA's Clilorine Dioxide Health Advisory Report which is the basis for the upcom ing Drinking Water Standard. Interac tion with EPA on its negotiated test rule approach for the Disinfection By-Prod uct Ride which includes chlorine dioxide and sodium chlorite will he a major Panel focus through Spring 1993. SD 068084 <. VI !< >\ <:o\i\n miatiiin i:\AfT vnoN UTi<; vrro\ Chlorobenzenes VO KlOO EO CO EO LO Chartered: 1 `>74. Task Groups: Toxicology Research FIFRA Data Call-In 1.2.4-Triehloro- bcnzenc Chairman: James Bryant .Standard (Chlorine Chemical Co., hie. Panel Manager: Carol Stack The Panel continued to sponsor re search to meet 1,2,4-triehIorobenzene (TCB) oncogenicity testing requirements under TSCA Section 4. The Panel also sponsored research to address a FIFRA Data Call-In on p-diehlorobenzrnr (PDCH). The Panel formed to sponsor volun tary research on chlorobenzenes. The focus on research remains, but now the emphasis is on completing mandated re search on health and environmental ef fects. The Panel continues to provide technical support for the advocacy ac tivities ol the Chlorobenzenes Producers Association, an affiliate of the Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Asso ciation. The Panel's TSCA testing program will continue into June 1995. when th<x final reports on the TCB oncogenicitfl studies are submitted to EPA. Comple tion of testing requirements under the FIFRA Data Call-In on PDCB is antici pated at the end of 1992. Cobalt Chartered: 1989 Task Group: Toxicology Research Chairman: Ted Potter The Shepherd Chemical Company Panel Manager Susan Howe AlOO RO EO CO EO LO The Panel addressed environmental issues related to cobalt compounds. Panel members reviewed ATSDR's pro posed research program under SARA Section 110, which no longer includes cobalt as a result of the Panel's success ful comments to the Agency. Panel mem bers also considered participation in the OECD Voluntary Testing Program. The members evaluated clean air and waste issues, especially in relation to the OECD waste proposals. The Panel formed to interact with regulatory agencies and other appropri ate organizations on cohalt safety, health, and environmental issues. The Panel first focused on the June 1990 IARC review of cobalt and cobalt compounds. Panel interaction with the Cobalt Devel opment Institute successfully provided valuable information for use in the IARC review. The Panel soon will interact witlg ACG1H which has proposed to lower tl^ threshold limit value for cobalt and inor ganic cobalt compounds in 1992-93. The Panel also will continue to address envi ronmental and waste issues. The Panel is considering cosponsorship ol a semi nar on cobalt health and safety regula tions and issues, in conjunction with the Cobalt Development Institute. The Panel plans to submit comments on the pro posed addition of certain cobalt com pounds to regulatory lists associated with implementation of California Proposition fu. SL 068085 Ci^sols A loo 110 EO c:0 EO LO Chartered: 1984 Task (iroup: Advocacy Chairman: Kirby Boston Merichem Company Panel Manager: Barbara Francis In 1991, EPA considered the eresols TSCA Section 4 testing program in its RM1 (Risk Management) meeting process and decided not to undertake further action on the three isomers. The eresols were referred to OSHA and NIOSH for consideration of adequate worker pro tection. The Panel formed in 1984 in re sponse to the TSCA Section 4 test rule. IVsting required under the test rule was completed in 1990. The Panel has worked with the EPA Chemical Testing Branch, Office of Solid Waste, and the National Toxicology Program to ensure that logical and scientifically sound test ing programs are conducted on eresols. The Advocacy Task Group will con tinue to monitor eresols regulatory issues and alert the Panel to needs for further activities. Crystalline Silica A60 K15 ES CIO ElO CO Chartered: 1989 Task Groups: Administrative Analytical Methods Health Effects Regulatory and Legal Chairman: Joseph Shapiro L) nimin Corporation Panel Manager: Elizabeth Festa Watson Membership in the Panel remained at over 50 members. The Panel assessed the ramifications of the National Toxi cology Program's decision to list ''respi rable" crystalline silica in its Sixth Annual Report on Carcinogens as "reasonably an ticipated to be a carcinogen." The Admin istrative Task Group focused on modify ing its strategic plan and worked closely with the Health Effects Task Group to revise its scientific research objectives. In November, the Analytical Meth ods Task Group hosted a workshop for members that previewed four state-of-theart reviews of analytical methods used to detect and quantify crystalline silica in hulk samples. These reviews will be the basis for a Panel-sponsored international symposium scheduled for August 1992. The focus of the Symposium was ex panded to include measurement of respi rable crystalline silica. The AMTG also arranged to have both the reviews and the proceedings published in peer re viewed journals. The Regulatory and Legal Task Group followed up on 1990 comments to OSHA on the Hazard Communication Standard by submitting comments for to MS HA on a similar standard. Chair man Shapiro also presented testimony at an MSHA hearing to reiterate the Panel's concerns about the unintended conse quences of the automatic trigger provi sions of the standard. The Panel eontin- ued to address this issue with OSHA of ficials also. The Panel formed to address the 1987 International Agency for Research on Cancer listing of crystalline silica as a "probable" carcinogen. Classification as a probable carcinogen automatically re quires firms to comply with OSHA Haz ard Communication Standard cancer labelling requirements. The Panel be gan with nine members, dedicated to bringing together the silica industry to speak with a united voice on scientific, regulatory and analytical concerns stem ming from the IARC classification. Panel members will continue to ex press concern to agencies and the ad ministration on the use of automatic trig gers for labelling decisions. The Panel will follow closely efforts in California, Ohio and witltin EPA to: increase report ing and regulations based upon the LARC or NTP classification; and require risk assessments of crystalline silica. The Panel will continue efforts to expand the membership and increase financial re sources to fund a focused review of the literature. In addition, the Panel will host the International Symposium on methods for detecting and analyzing crys talline silica content. The Panel also will follow MSHA's response to comments filed on permissible exposure limits for crystalline silica in the Agency's Air Con taminant Ride. \: >\ ; . o \ if ( Vs < > t \: SL 068086 vi.i U i*N ; : ! n. - ' ?< Cumene (Company Panel Manager: Barbara Francis A.iO It TO K.O CO KO 1.0 tv The Panel recently completed a vol untary 90-da v subchronic study to clarify clients noted in the first lourtcrn-wcek vapor inhalation study that was con ducted as part of the cumene TSCA Sec tion 4 test rule. The final report was submitted to the Agency in September. The research showed that cumene does not induce cataracts, 'Phis conclusion was confirmed further liy a statistical evaluation of the data and a retrospec tive evaluation of historical data at the sponsoring laboratory. In 1990. through the legal challenge of a lest rule, the Panel sought definition of "substantial"' exposure limits by which the Agency can require testing under TSCA Section 4(a)(1)(B). In 1990. the Court ruled that EPA did not justify the test rule for cumene because meaningful criteria for defining "substantial or sig nificant" environmental release and hu man exposure had not been established. The Court remanded the test ride to EPA and directed the Agency to provide a rationale for its exposure findings. In an attempt to clarify the defini tion of "substantial." EPA proposed the "B" finding policy m July. The Panel submitted comments to EPA noting that EP \ did not give adequate eonsideratio to the extensive modelling anti monitoi iug data the Cumene Panel had submit ted to the Court. The remand evidence indicated that cumene does not enter into the environment in substantial quanti ties, nor do cumene releases result in substantial human exposure. EPA is ex pected to publish the "If policy ill the near future. The Panel formed as a result of the Interagency Testing Committee's desig nation of cumene for priority testing under TSCA Section 4. The Panel's objective is to collect information that will allow assessment of health and environ mental effects arising from production, storage, use and disposal of cumene. The Panel currentlv is preparing comments on EPA's proposed hazard ous waste and identification rule. In addition, the Panel will continue to in teract with EPA and other agencies on hazard and risk assessment issues. Cyclohexane AlOO RO EO r.O EO LO CharlorMl: 1985 Task Croup; Toxicology Research Clialrman: Russell Cook Phillips Chemical Company Panel Manager: Jonathon Busch EPA action on a final TSCA Section 4 test rule is expected by Fall 1992. In preparation for the final test rule, the Panel reviewed bids from various labo ratories to perform health effects re search. The Panel informed EPA that it is interested in conducting the testing under a consent order agreement. The Panel also submitted comments to EPA indicating that the Agency has not justi fied its exposure findings for cyclohex ane under TSCA 4(a)(1)(B), Cyclohexane manufacturers initially formed the Panel to address the Interagency Testing Committee's "intentto-designate" evelohexane for priority testing under TSCA Section 4. A pro posed test rule on cyclohexane was pub lished by EPA in 1987. The Panel plans to comment on EPA's final TSCA lest rule and will spon sor required research as appropriate. The Panel also plans to monitor research on chemicals closely related to cyclohex ane. SL 068087 26 ,.. i i 11 > A , Hibenzofurans/ Dibenzodioxiiis AUKI RO EO CO EO CO ('lilirk'rcd: 1984 Task Croups: Non:* Cliairinan: Robert Kaley Monsanto Company Panel Malinger: Elizabeth Festa Watson The Pam4 monitored the EPA scientifie reassessement of dioxins. The Panel cooperated with the PCB Panel to file eonunents expressing serious concern over EPA's promotion of Toxicity Equivalency factors and the impact of these factors if applied in regulatory frameworks, particularly at the state level. Chairman Kaley presented testi mony based upon these comments at an EPA hearing in November. The Panel formed when EOF and NWF filed a TSCA Section 21 Petition. In addressing the EPA response, the Panel commented to the Agency on pro posed rules under TSCA Sections 4 and 8. Final rulemakings on the two sections require analyses of chemicals for the presence of dibenzofurans and dibenzodioxins as impurities and the re porting of production, processing, use, exposure, and disposal data. The Panel will continue to monitor the dioxin issue and respond when ap propriate. Diisocyanates ASS KJL5 EO CO EO EO Chartered: 1988 Task Groups: Isocyanates TSCA Testing Maximum Achievable Control Technology Toxicology Research Transportation TSCA Nomenclature Chairman: .lames Chapman Miles Inc. Panel Manager: Cecilia Spearing The Panel continued to work with EPA to ensure that all necessary data is available to make informed decisions during implementation of Clean Air Act Title III. The Maximum Achievable Control Technology Task Group ex plored the effect of the proposed Haz ardous Organic National Emissions Stan dards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (HON) on member companies' operating procedures. Following submission of Panel comments on the proposed Early Reduction Rule, EPA removed toluene diisocyanate (TDI) from the high pollut ant risk list. The TSCA Nomenclature Task Group was convened to address what the dominant nomenclature for methylencdiphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) and TDI products should be on inven tory lists world-wide. The Panel formed to develop and disseminate information on the safe han dling of diisocyanates, including: TDI, MDI, hexamethylene diisocyanate and, methylenebis-dicyclohexyl diisocyanate. Monitoring impending regulations affect ing the production or use of diisocyanatos and developing responses as needed are also key Panel activities. The Panel will continue to work with the State of California on implementa tion of Proposition 65. Work will con tinue between the Panel and several states as state air toxic regulations are develop ing. Emergency Response Preparedness Guidelines for MDI and TDI will be com pleted under the auspices of the Panel. The Panel will provide input during re vision of the Department of Transportation's Emergency Response Guidebook. Efforts to delist MDI from EPA's high pollutant risk list under SARA 313 will continue. Con versations between the Panel and the Interagency Testing Committee to pro vide appropriate research information on the isocyanates will continue. The Panel will become an active participant in EPA's Risk Management-2 process for isocyanates. As a volunteer in Phase III of the OECD Existing Chemicals High Production Volume Voluntary Testing Program, the Panel will complete a Screening Information Data Set dossier on MDI. The Panel also will continue to interact and coordinate ac tivities with the Society of the Plasties Industry, the Polyurethane Foam Asso ciation, and the International Isocyanate Institute. ; ' \: !A\ < SL 068088 negation 1A \U A I ION l.lTIG ATION DinitrotohiciicM lluirUTfd: 1989 Task Group: Toxicology Chairman: Thomas Marriot Air Products and Chemicals. Inc. *anel Manager: Barbara Francis AO ItlOO F.O CO EO CO As part of a voluntary agreement with EPA and agencies of (Germany, the Panel conducted a pharmacokinetics study. The results of this study were submitted to the various agencies in late 1991. The Panel member companies are awaiting the outcome of EPA's evalua tion of the data. Tile Panel formed to permit U.S. manufacturers to work with Bayer AO on a voluntary testing program. Repre sentatives of the U.S. EPA and German agencies identified DNTs as possible sub 's > jecls lor testing by companies in both countries. The agencies' stated objec tives were to promote sharing of the cost of research and to ensure the availahi ity of adequate hazard data. The Patti member companies anil Bayer AG agreed to undertake a pilot pharmacokinetics project in response to the agencies' re quest. The Panel intends to interact with the German and U.S. agencies as results of the voluntary testing are assessed. Eth*ylene Dibroniide Chartered: 1982 Task Groups: None Chairman: Vernon White Great Lakes Chemical Corporation Panel Manager: Robert Romano AO HU EO CO EO LO OSILA has not yet issued a final rule revising the federal Occupational Stan dard for ethylene dihromide. The Panel therefore had no need to meet this year. The Panel formed to address the OSTIA Standard with the goal of ensur ing that reasonable regulations are adopted. Once the ride is issued, the panel will review the requirements and evaluate the effects on the industry. Ethylene Dichloride AlOO RO EO CO EO EO Chartered: 1974 Task Groups: None Chairman: Vacant Panel Manager: Kathleen Roberts The Panel reconvened to discuss the inclusion of ethylene dichloride in EPA's risk management process. The Panel originally formed to ad dress federal and state ageneies in all safety and health issues arising from the production, distribution, and use of EDC. Initially, the panel focused on evaluating scientific literature, identify ing data gaps, and undertaking additional toxicological studies to improve the re search data base. The Panel eompleted a voluntary testing program which in cluded chronic inhalation, metabolism, and teratogenieitv studies. The Panel will continue to monitor EPA's assessment of ethylene dicldoride in the RM process, as well as other agenev activities, and provide input as needed. 068089 * Ethvlenp Glycol AJt.i RIS EO C(* (o i,o Chartm-d: 1986 Task Groups: Toxicology Research Cliairiuaii: William Snellings Union Carbide Corporation Panel iHanafjcr: Kathleen Roberts Because ot a mandated eross-reference between CERCEA ami the Clean Air Art. inclusion of ethylene glycol as a hazardous air pollutant under the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments resulted in a CERCEA default Reportable Quantity value of one pound. In response, the Panel drafted a formal petition for the adjustment of the RQ to 5,000 pounds. The petition included a review of acute toxicity, chronic toxicity, carcinogenic ity, aquatic toxicity, ignitabilitv, reactiv ity. and biodegradation. To date, KPA has not responded to the petition, which was submitted in Ao\ember. Other Panel activities included investigating a risk characterization project and tracking federal proposals aborting ethylene gl\col products. The Panel formed to augment the ethylene glycol toxicological data base. The Panel completed a voluntary testing program. Iodising on developmental tox icity and pharmacokinetics research in mice and rats. The Panel will continue to seek ad justment of the one-pound RQ. In addi tion, the Panel will compile the available toxicity data on ethylene glycol for inclu sion in a white paper for both technical and non-technical personnel. This pa per will he used to respond to concerns on federal, state, and local levels. Ethylene Oxide A70 R2S E4 Cl EO LO Chartered: 1981 Task Groil|ts: Industrial Hygiene Environmental Epidemiology Toxicology Safety Chairman: Ronald Van Mynen Union Carbide Corporation Panel Manager: Robert Romano The Ethylene Oxide Industry Coun cil and Chemical Industry Institute of Toxicology continued cofunding an EO pharmacokinetics physiological modeling study being conducted at CUT. EOIC continued an epidemiology analysis be cause the epidemiology studies did not agree with the results of the animal stud ies, The Industrial Hygiene Task Group evaluated additional protective clothing materials for EO. The Panel formed to evaluate the results of an animal study that may af fect OSHA and EPA regulatory proceed ings on EO. The EOIC addresses many regulatory and scientific activities in an effort to provide both agencies with enough information to make reasonable and scientifically sound decisions on regu latory eontrols. The CUT pharmacokinetics physi ological modeling study will continue, into its second year. The epidemiology analy sis will be completed by January 1993. The EOIC industry-wide fugitive emis sions bagging study is complete and re sults will he made available to all mem bers to aid in further quantifying EO emissions for SARA Section 313 report ing and risk assessment. `"Information Exchange" workshops focusing on safety and handling of EO and EO toxicology issues are planned for 1993. This Sep tember the Panel will sponsor a work shop which will showcase the results of the Butadiene and Ethylene Oxide Fugi tive Emission Field Study. A "How to" session on fugitive emissions is planned. SL 068090 Fluoroalkenes A li<>2 Ell CO KO CO x> Chartered: 1087 Task (prmi|is: Specific Chemical Producers Specific Chemicals Toxicology Cliairaian: S ha n on Eaas DuPont Panel Xanngen Kathleen Roberts The Panel submitted the results of a two-year, vinvlidene fluoride oncogenicity stiuly to EPA in December. The Panel was granted an extension until July 1992 to submit results of a vinyl fluoride stiuly. The submission of this study will complete the $2 million TSCA Section 4 rule testing package, which is comprised of mutagenicity, subchronic toxicity, and oncogenicity studies on four lluoroalkene monomers--vinyl fluoride, vinylidene fluoride, hexafluoro-propene, anil tetrafluoroethene. Based on comments provided by the Panel at a Fluoroalkenes Public Program Review. EPA withdrew requirements for hexafluoropropene and vinyl fluoride heritable translocation assays, and for an oncogenicity study of HEP. fhe manufacturers of lluoroalkene monomers originally formed an in/ hoc coalition to address the ITC's 1980 designation of fluoroalkenes for priority consideration under TSCA Sec tion 4. The coalition reorganized as a GMA panel when EPA issued the final test rule. The Panel is awaiting notification from EPA to determine whether a mouse specific locus assay will be required for vinvl fluoride. The Panel will continue its dialogue with EPA on the results of the TSCA testing program, as well as other Agency activities. Glycol Ethers A IO RGO KO CO EO LO Chartered: 1980 Task Group: Toxicology Research Chairman: Richard Wise Union Carbide Chemicals and Plastics Co., Inc. Panel Manager: Carol Stack Panel research and advocacy activi ties continue to focus on ethylene-based glycol ethers. A voluntary research pro gram on ethylene glycol butyl ether (EGBE) is in progress. The program includes in vitro hemolysis studies in rat and human red blood cells, and devel opment of a physiologically-based phar macokinetics model for risk assessment. The Panel completed a developmental neurotoxicity study on triethylene glycol mon<-methyl ether required under a TSCA Section 4 test rule. In October, the Panel filed a peti tion to delist five ethers from the cat egory of glycol ethers listed as toxic air pollutants in the 1990 Clean Air Act amendments. The five are diethylene glycol monobutyl ether and its acetate, and three triethylene glycol ethers. EPA has not yet responded to the petition. The Panel also petitioned EPA for adjustment of the CERCLA Reportable Quantity for certain glycol ethers. The petition gives justification for raising the RQs from one pound to 5,000 pounds following EPA's established guidelines. The Panel advocated an expeditious re view of the petition and establishment of the appropriate RQs for these glycol ethers to relieve the regulatory burden of reporting under a one pound RQ. Panel manufacturers of EGME and EGF.E and their acetates are tracking regulatory developments within OS1IA. OSHA plans to publish a Notice of Pro posed Rulemaking to establish new work place standards in Summer 1992. 1 April, OSHA published a NPRM w proposes Permissible Exposure limits tor workers in the maritime, agricultural, and construction industries. A PEL for EGBE in these industries was proposed. The Panelplans to comment on the pro posal and participate in the OSHA hear ings. The Panel formed to dovelop an adequate toxicity data base on ethylenebased glycol ethers, provide information to users and government agencies on the safety of the chemicals, and promote scientifically sound regulatory action. The Panel's voluntary testing will continue. The Panel is participating in Phase 3 of the OECD Voluntary Testing Program,, and will submit dossiers on the methyl and ethyl ethers of triethylene glycol to EPA in September 1992. A human sensitization studv on EGBE will be initiated in Fall 1992. In addition, the Panel will pursue delisting ellorls a' they relate to the CAA, and will monitor state activities. The Panel also will take an active role in OSHA ruleuiakini^aw SL 068091 30 r, \' j \ o Hroainethyloiie IKisocyaiia(p aio r i <> <<> eo i <> (ImrtcriMl: 1988 Task Group: Toxicology Research Chairman: Donald Land) Mobay Corporation Panel Manager: Kathleen Roberts The Panel continues to wait for the final TSCA Section 4 test rule for IIDI. Due to a Court directive requiring EPA to develop criteria to support exposure findings under TSCA Section 4(a)(1) (B), the Agency delayed the publication of the final HD1 test rule. The Panel took advantage of EPA's reopening of the comment period for the proposed test rule in July and submitted additional comments on exposure potential. The Panel also has been tracking EPA's risk management process for diisoeyantes. The Panel formed to address the inclusion of HDl on the TI C priority list of chemicals for testing under TSCA Section 4. In the proposed TSCA test rule, EPA identified oncogenicity, muta genicity, reproductive toxicity, developmental toxicity, neurotoxicity, compara tive pharmacokinetics and hydrolysis testing. As soon as EPA issues the final TSCA Section 4 test rule, the Panel will proceed with the required testing pro gram. In addition, the Panel will con tinue to track the diisocyanate RM pro cess at EPA. Hydrazine A50 R 50 EO CO EO EO riiartm'd: 1991 Task Group: Toxicology Research Chairman: Dave Ilackathorn Mobay Corpora tion Panel Manager: Dee Kuhn Panel activities have focused on co sponsoring an extensive research pro gram with the Air Force, Navy, and NASA. The research will aid further understanding of the mechanism of hy drazine carcinogenesis and will be useful for evaluating the potential effects on humans from exposure to the chemical. The Panel continues to cooperate with the ACGIII TLV Committee in its work to set exposure limits for hydrazine. The Panel formed in 1991 to sup port hydrazine-related product steward ship activities. It has reviewed and evalu ated published and unpublished litera ture on the health effects of hydrazine in order to maintain a current, accurate point of reference for discussion of the safe use of hydrazine products. The Panel will continue its research program, and will work with regulatory agencies and other concerned organiza tions in matters relating to safety and health issues concerning hydrazine. SL 068092 ( 31 Hydrogen Fluoride AKO l!:> K5 c.n K.O L.s Chartered: l'>88 Task Groups: Advocacy/ Communications Management Materials of Construction Medical & toxicology Mutual Aid Personal Protective Equipment Storage Systems Tra importation Chairman: Carolyn Seringer DuPont Panel Manager: Elizabeth Festa Watson Since the Panel agreed to Include users and suppliers of raw materials as members and broadened the locus to include advocacy activities, it has more than tripled its membership. The newly formed Management Group and Advocacy/Cnnununications Task Group have led the Panel's participation in EPA s program to prepare a study of the in dustry. The EPA report to Congress was an outcome of a provision of the Clean Air Act Amendments relating specifically to fIF. The Panel also completed for submission to EPA an independent study of transportation incidents involving an hydrous HF. The Panel commented ex tensively on ATSDR's Draft Tox Profile on HE. Members of the Medical & Toxi cology Task Group also worked with the CMA Health and Safety Committee to develop comments on ATSDR's draft protocols for emergency medical treat ment of HF exposure. I he Panel formed to prorldc a fo rum lor L.S. and Mexican producers and shippers to share information on sal in the manufacture, handling and tra portation of, and emergency response procedures lor. anhydrous hydrogen fluoride and hydrofluoric acid. The Panel will continue to follow and participate in EP-Vs effort to prepare a final study of the industry due in No vember 1992. The Panel also will track a lawsuit filed against the California South Coast Air Quality Manangement District that banned specific uses of HE. The Task Groups will continue to locus on completion of their initial set of rec ommended guidelines for industry safety practices. Members of the Panel will continue to host an annual meeting and safety seminar. Hydroquinone AO RO ESO C50 F.O LO Chartered: 1984 Task Group: Toxicology Research Chairman: Robert Brothers Eastman Kodak Company Panrl Manager: Jonathon Busch The Panel completed a testing pro gram for hydroquinone under TSCA Section 4. All required data and reports were submitted to EPA and the Panel prepared a Research Summary Report outlining the findings and conclusions of the studies. If EPA accepts the results, the Panel will have achieved its research objectives. The Panel is waiting for a response from EPA. The Toxicology Research Task Group published abstracts of Panel-spon sored research, and gave poster-presen tations on the results at both the Society of Toxicology and Teratology Society meetings. The Panel also cooperated with the Nonpreseripfion Drug Manufacturers Association and the Cosmetic, Toiletry, and fragrance Association by providing these trade associations with summaries and final reports of the studies. The Panel formed in response to a proposed TSCA Section 4 test rule pub lished by EPA in 1984. Suhsequei^^k the Panel submitted extensive comnu^^P to the Agency and presented data at a rulemaking hearing. The Panel volun tarily sponsored a study to assess poten tial developmental effects from exposure to hydroquinone. The Panel also par ticipated in the peer review of NTP's carcinogenicity studies on hydroquinone. The Panel plans to publish the find ings of its research program in appropri ate scientific journals. IARC identified hydroquinone as a priority chemical for review in 1993. The Panel will ensure that its published research findings are available to IARC. The Panel also plans to monitor hydroquinone issues being considered by the European Community, OECD, Food and Drug Administration. Nonprescription Drug Manufacturers Association, and the Cosmetic Ingredi ent Review. SL 068093' 32 1 \ Lsopropanol A R`)9 EO CO EO EO (liarli'ri'd: 1987 Task Group: Toxicology Research Chairman: James Qiianee Exxon Chemical Company I'anel Manager: Cecilia Spearing In compliance witli a TSCA Section 1 test rule issued in 1989, the I'anel is test ing isopropanol for health effects. Test ing requirements include: suhehronie toxicity, reproductive toxicity, develop mental toxicity and neurotoxicity, muta genicity, pharmacokinetics, and oncogenicity. The developmental toxic ity study was completed in 1990. The mutagenicity, pharmacokinetics and subchronic neurotoxicity studies were submitted to El'A in March 1991. The developmental neurotoxicity study was completed and submitted to El'A in Sep tember. Panel representatives gave a poster-presentation on the completed iso propanol research studies at the Annual Meeting of the Society of Toxicology in February 1992. A two-generation repro ductive study was completed and sub mitted to El'A in May. A two-year oncogenicity study is in its second year. As a follow-up to the completed pharma- eokinelies study, research to identify an unknown metabolite was completed. Additionally, the Panel actively worked with EPA to correct the TRI database for isopropanol. The Panel formed to address health effects concerns about isopropanol raised by the ITC in its 19th Report to the EPA Administrator. The Panel's objective is to collect information that will aid in the assessment of health effects arising from production, storage, transportation, and use of isopropanol. The Panel will continue to conduct studies required under the TSCA test rule as well as interact with EPA on interpre tation and evaluation of the test results. Results of all completed studies will be published in peer-reviewed journals. The Panel is exploring the addition of a der mal exposure pharmacokinetic study as a human exposure paradigm for risk assessment using PB-PK modeling. Ketones ...........O . A6 1140 EO CO EO EO Chartered: 1980 Task Group: Toxicology Research Chairman: James Quarter Exxon Chemical Company Panel Manager: Barbara Francis The Panel signed a consent agree ment to conduct health effects testing of mesityl oxide. The testing is similar to that in the OECD SIDS program. A 1985 final test rule on mesityl oxide was chal lenged and remanded to EPA by the Fifth Circuit Court which directed EPA to reconsider worker exposure information and changes in uses of MO. EPA pro posed withdrawal of the test rule when the consent agreement notification was published in the Federal Register in Sep tember. The Panel submitted two final reports to the Agency on mutagenicity testing. Results from the combined re productive toxicity study will be submit ted in the near future. The Panel volunteered methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK) and MO for the OECD Volun tary Testing Program. MEK and MIBK dossiers were submitted to the Agency as part of Phase 2 and the dossier on MO, a Phase 3 chemical, will be submitted in Fall 1992. Also, the National Sanitation Foundation has evaluated data supplied by the Panel on MEK and has notified the Panel of its criterion to accredit this compound for use in substances that may oeeur in potable water. The Panel formed to address EPA activities on MEK, MIBK, MO, and isophorone. Subsequently, the Panel in cluded acetone in its focus. The Panel negotiated testing programs with the EPA to supplement the data base on MEK, MIBK and isophorone. In addition, the Panel was actively involved in discussions with the Agency on testing needs for MO. The Panel will submit comments on EPA's proposed RCRA Hazardous Waste Identification Rule. The comments will suggest that calculation of health based levels for MEK, MIBK and iso phorone should be based on more ap propriate studies. The Panel also will continue to address such Clean Air Act Issues as Title 1 (Emissions from Con sumer and Commercial Products) and Title 6 (Significant New Alternatives Program). SL 068094 KIM i.\ i'!(l\ <:o\l\H MCATION E\ U.f VI KIN 1 1 1 l<; VI ION a Metal Cataly* sts 1984 Task Groups: Environmental Regulations Industrial I lygiene Chairman: Bill Masters United Catalysts fue. Panel Manager: Susan Howe A'M* RO KO <'. 1 O KO 1.0 The Panel submitted comments and presented oral testimony to ACGIH on the proposal to lower the TLVs for all nickel compounds to 0.05 mg/m3. In dustry commenters were again success ful in persuading ACGIH to keep nickel in the "intend to change" category until June 1993. Panel members participated in the Nickel Users Environmental Con ference co-sponsored by the Nickel De velopment Institute and the Nickel Pro ducers Environmental Research Associa tion. The Panel also successfully com mented on the RCRA proposed rule for land disposal restrictions, with the Agency agreeing not to inelude vanadium compounds in Appendix VIII or in spe cific treatment standards. The Panel formed to collect and evaluate information necessary to assess safety, environmental, and health issues concerning metal-containing catalysts >* used in industrial processes. The Panel originally focused on a research program to characterize the toxicity profiles oL metal catalysts, with particular emphafl on nickel-containing materials. Over the last several years, Panel focus has changed with an increase in advocacy activities in the areas of industrial and environmental regulatory concerns. The Panel will continue liaison with NiPERA, Nil)!, 1SR1, NAME, the Chrome Coalition, and the European Catalysts Manufacturers Association. Regulatory issues that will he of prime importance to the Panel are pending regulations addressing many metals used in the production of metal-containing catalysts. These inelude the OECD pro posals on waste, the Clean Air Act Amendments, as well as various actions under SARA and OSHA. i :ie Panel will continue to track ACGIH actions also. Methylenedianiline AlOO KO EO CO EO LO Chartered: 1982 Task Groups: Risk Assessment Medical & Toxicology Analytical & Industrial Hygiene Chairman: Roger Daniel Dow Chemical USA Panel Manager: Elizabeth Moran The Panel continued to encourage OSHA to expedite the proposed work place standard for MDA. The Panel formed in response to the ITC recommendation that 4.4'methylenedianiline be considered for priority testing under TSCA Section 4. In 1983, EPA decided that no additional testing was necessary, but designated MDA as the first "significant risk" chemi cal under TSCA Section 4(f). Ultimately, in 1985, the Agency referred the chemi cal to OSHA under the authority of TSCA Section 9. The Panel participated in the first negotiation of a workplace standard for MDA under the Occupa tional Safety and Health Act. The Panel is awaiting publication of the final rule for a workplace standard which is expected in 1992. SL 068095 34 MWlivI Bromide AfiO K -tS F.O C5 EO LO 4 liarlerol: 1990 Task Groups: None Chairman: Franklin Handy Great Lakes Chemical Corporation Panel Manager: Dee Kuhn The Panel currently is working with the U.S. EPA and the California EPA to satisfy the |>esticides reregistration and other data calkin requirements. The Panel is also working closely with these two agencies to evaluate exposure limits for methyl bromide. In cooperation with the Association of Methyl Bromide In dustry Japan and the European Methyl Bromide Association, the Panel spon sored, "A Literature Survey of Atmospheric Methyl Bromide and Stratospheric Ozone," and ``Methyl Bromide Produc tion and Sales for the Years 1984-1990." The consortium of producers was formed as an ad hoc group in 1982 to respond to an EPA Data Call-In. The group became a CHEMSTAR panel in 1990. The Panel will continue to cooper ate with federal and state regulatory agencies to address exposure issues, and to respond to data call-in requirements. Naphthenates AlOO RO EO CO EO EO Chartered: 1983 Task Groups: None Chairman: Michael Scott Mooney Chemicals, Inc. Panel Manager: Has Shah No new activities were undertaken hy the Panel this year. The Panel formed as a result of an ITC recommendation to EPA that cal cium, cobalt, and lead naphthenates be considered for priority testing under TSCA Section 4. Subsequently, the Panel expanded its scope to address EPA concerns in the pesticides area. The Panel will decide on a course of action when it receives the EPA evalua tion of its dermal absorption study. The study was part of a voluntary testing program developed by the Panel and the Agency in lieu of a TSCA Section 4 test rule. Nitrosamines AOS RO EO C35 EO LO Chartered: 1990 Task Groups: Risk Assessment Analytical Assessment Formulation Chairman: Charles Green Witco Corporation Panel Manager: Susan Howe The Panel authored a revision of the chapter on N-nitrosamines in "Patty's Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology." The Panel continued interactions with regula tory agencies by meeting with OSHA staff to discuss and alleviate concerns about potential exposures in the workplace. The Panel commented on Canadian and U.S. proposed regulations concerning various N-nitrosamines in drinking water. Tin; Panel formed to identify and address impending federal and international regulatory actions that potentially impact nitrosamines. Products of interest to member companies include: rubber ad ditives, secondary amines, cosmetics com ponents, soaps, detergents, and surfac tants. The Panel will continue interactions with regulatory agencies. Panel members will participate in a seminar on "The Chemistry of Nitrosamines and N-Nitroso Compounds," being sponsored by the American Chemical Society. The Risk Assessment Task Croup will evaluate proposals to develop risk assessments for specific N-Nitrosamine-containing com pounds. In conjunction with these activi ties, the Analytical Assessment Task Croup will evaluate methods to detect NNitrosamines in various environmental media. SL 068096 :' \ mu \ f u r\ vn : r: t , \ ;? j J \ 3 Oleylamine Cliiirlrrcil: 1984 Task Groups: None Chairman: Edwin Bisinger Akzo Chemicals Inc. Panel Manager: Fernando Guv a A 1 OO |{() EO CO l-'.o 1.0 V In June, the l'anel received eifurtnation ahuut the EPA Hisk Management I meeting to evaluate the results of stud ies conducted by the Panel infulfiUing the requirements of the TSCA Section 4 Test Kule for Oleylamine. The Agency's decision was to drop oleylamine from fur ther review, based on a low level of con cern for health and environmental ef fects. Additionally, requirements for third-tier mutagenicity and oncogenicity testing were not implemented based on the Agency staff's conclusions regarding mutagenicity tests. In September, the Panel agreed to participate in the OECD Voluntary Test ing Program to investigate the potential human health and environmental effects ol oleylamine. The Panel currently i.^ preparing a Screening Information Dattr Set dossier which includes the evaluation of existing data, and the identification of any data gaps. J'he Panel formed in response to the proposed test rule under TSCA Section 4 requiring pharmacokinetics, genetic effects, snbehronie toxicity (including neurotoxicity and reproductive effects), and teratogenicity data. The Panel will submit the SIDS dos sier to OECD under Phase .4 of the vol untary program. Oxo Process AS K*>S E CO EO LO Chartered: 1990 Ta.sk Groups: 2-Ethvlhexanol Toxicology Research 2-Ethylhcxanoic Acid Toxicology Resea rch Butvraldehyde Toxicology Research Butanol/ Isobutanol Toxicology Research Chairman: Richard Wise Union Carbide Panel manager: Barbara Francis SL 068097 The 2-Ethylhexanol Toxicology Re search Task Group worked with BASF AG to complete the mouse and rat oncogenicity studies required under the TSCA Section 4 Test rule. Results were submitted to the Agency in February. In addition, a voluntary pharmacokinetics study oil 2-ethylhexanol was submitted to the Agency in May. To discuss erroneous references to EIIA in the GAO Report on TSCA progress, members of the Panel met in March with staff members of Represen tative Synar, Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Environment, Energy and Natural Resources and Representa tive Clinger, ranking minority subcom mittee member. Panel members noted that after review of the TSCA Section 4 toxicity data, EPA had acted appropri ately in referring the compound to OS HA for further evaluation. The Panel volunteered to sponsor three chemicals in the OECD Voluntary Testing Program. In Phase 2, the chemi cals are: 2-ethylhexanol (for which credit is shared with Sweden) and 2cthylhexunoic acid. Butyraldehydc, which was "recommended without desig nation" in the 23rd Report of the ITC, after Panel discussions with EPA was nominated for Phase 3 by EPA at the last OECD meetings. The Panel formed from a merger of the Ethylhexanoic Acid Panel, and the 2-Ethylhexanol Panel along with its Bu- tyraldehyde Task Group. In addition to these three chemicals, the Panel ad dresses issues pertaining to ethyl and butyl acetate, amyl alcohol, butyl alco hol and isoluityl alcohol. This consoli dated approach enables members to ad dress issues on a broad range of chemi cals that are starting materials, intern)^ diales, or end products of the same ifl dustrial process. The Panel intends to submit a pro posal on butanol and isobutanol to EPA as part of the "open season' opportu nity to negotiate TSCA Section 4 testing consent agreements. Panel members will meet with manufacturers of other com pounds listed in the proposed TSCA Section 4 Neurotoxicity Endpoint Rule to discuss whether there may he oppor tunities to work with the Agency during the "open season" to develop a better battery of tests for assessing neurotoxic potential of solvents. Alter EPA has published a response to the Cuomo/ State of New York petition to add 82 chemi cals to TRI data base, the Panel will consider submitting comments on isobutanol. The Panel intends to publish a manuscript on the developmental toxic ity of 2-ethylhexuuoie acid in the near future. Also, the Panel will submit com ments on EPA's proposed RC.RA Haz ardous Waste Identification Rule stuj^| that butanol, isolmtauol and ethyl accSB should not be added to Appendix VIII. 36 < .OM 'U \ U \ * ,'1 \ l \ < ! t 1 N ! ! i h, \HON * Pofroleiiiii Additives AIO fi:>0 KO CO K7(l 1,0 Chartered: 1990 t ask Croups: Fuels Detergent Performance Health, Knvifonmental & Regulatory Product Approval Protocol Chairman: .Inlm Samler.s (Ironite (jievrou Chemical Company l*nncl Manager: Carol Stark The Fuels Determent Performance Task Croup developed a consensus view point on the additive specifications which will he included in a rulemaking for the Clean Air Act Section 211(1). The group presented its views at an FPA workshop in February. as well as to the Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association, the Original Equipment Manufacturers; and the American Petroleum Institute. While EPA continues to draft the proposed rulemaking, the Panel and individual company members have responded to the Agency's requests for technical input and explanations of additive chemistry. The Health, Environmental anti Regulatory Task Group is actively par ticipating with the Additives Technical Committee in an environmental toxicity research program on several classes of lubricant additives. The data will be used to support European environmental la beling requirements anti anticipated U.S, environmental hazard communication regulations. The Task Group also is participating in Phase 2 of the OECD HPV Existing Chemicals voluntary test ing program, specifically addressing data needs on zinc dialkyldithiophosphates. Additionally, the Task Group filed com ments and testified before EPA on a Clean Air Act [MPRM on fuels and fuel additives registration. The rulemaking focused on data requirements for evapo rative and combustion emissions to allow an EPA assessment of health and wel fare effects. The Task Group's princi pal concern was the proposal's effect on current EPA initiatives to meet 1990 CAA requirements. Through the efforts of the Product Approval Protocol Task Group, the Panel established a CMA Code of Prac tice for engine oil approval testing procedu res. The Panel developed the Code to help ensure that a particular engine lu bricant meets its intended performance levels. A common theme within the Code is continuous improvement. By tiefining standard processes for conducting engine tests used to evaluate passenger car mo tor oils. the Panel expects that these provisions will lead to improvement of test accuracy and precision, thereby improving cost-effectiveness. The Panel and Task Group were assisted in the development of the Cotie hy the following Work Groups; Statisti cal Engine Test; Minor Formulation Modifications; Ad Hoc Engine jesting Laboratory; Compliance; anti Sponsor Code. The Panel also established the CMA monitoring agency, called Registra tion Systems, Inc. to act as an impartial organization providing the industry with oversight, administrative anil advisory services for application of the Cotie of Practice. RSI also maintains communi cations anti data management systems for registering and cataloging candidate en gine tests. The Panel established a Moni toring Agency Advisory Group to pro vide guidance to RSI on implementation of the Cotie. The Panel formed as the resuit of expanded interests among manufactur ers anti marketers of lubricant and fuel additives. Expansion of the scope of ac tivities resulted in closure of the l.uhricant Additives Panel, and the formation of a new Petroleum Additives Panel and three Task Groups. j'he Panel anti its Task Groups will continue to monitor EPA regulatory ini tiatives on fuels and fuel additives under the CAA; tlireet interaction with EPA and other interested parties is anticipated prior to publication of the Final Rules, j'he voluntary research programs in progress will continue into 1993 anti be yond. Engine testing under the Code of Praetiee was initiated in March 1992; the Product Approval Protocol Task Group, its Work Groups, and the MAAG will continue to monitor this activity and update the Code as needed. SL 068098 S \KC?i t' h i ' \TP. S\ COMM! NIC VHO> k,\ \i,i \th 1 a i me \ n< >\ 3 I'lionol ABO RIO RO CO I'M. CO 1 Chartered: 1988 Task Groups: Regulatory Toxicology Research Video Chairman: Edward Fraini Dow Chemical USA Panel Manager: Susan Howe Panel members addressed many of the requirements of OSIIA's "Process Safety Management of Highly Hazard ous Chemicals" final ride, as they shared information on process hazard manage ment, process change procedures, fall protection, rescue plans, training and certification. The Panel completed the second annual self-assessment of mem ber companies of worker safety in phe nol-producing plants, using the Pro-Ac tive Safety Index. At the awards cer emony in October, Texaco Chemical Company, for the second time, was rec ognized as the Industry Leader in Safety Performance. Aristech Chemical Com pany was recognized for the Most Im provement in Safety Performance. Comments submitted to ATSDR by the Regulatory 'Pa.sk Group were success ful in persuading the Agency that phenol should not he carried forward in ATSDK's testing program. The Toxicol ogy Research Task Group completed the first two stages of its voluntary pharma cokinetic research program, designed to evaluate the comparative profiles of phe nol disposition by oral bolus, drinking water and inhalation routes. The Task Group plans to use the data generated from the studies to convince F,PA that many of the studies that could he pj^H posed in a TSCA Section 4 test rule unwarranted. The Video Task Group drafted a script for a video on safety, handling and transportation of phenol. The Panel formed to promote greater safety in the production, transportation and use of phenol. Member companies exchange non-proprietary safety informa tion on transportation and handling is sues. Education issues are the focus of the Video Task Group, which is targetting worker and customer safety. Health and environmental issues concerning phenol are addressed by the Regulatory Task Group. The research program is moni tored by the Toxicology Research Task Group. The Panel expects to begin produc tion of the video in 1992. The Panel is investigating sponsorship of a seminar on safety in loading and handling. The Regulatory Task Group will continue to monitor and address the TSCA Section 4 test tule, the Clean Air Act, hazardous waste regulations, and other regulations as they affect phenol. Phosgene AGO R30 E5 CS EO LO Chartered: 1972 Task Groups: Engineering, Safety, & Environmental Industrial Hygiene Medical & Toxicology Chairman: W. E. Irby Mobay Corpora tion I'aiK'l Manager: Robert Romano The Panel completed its research at New York Medical College on treatment methods for accidental exposure to phos gene. Treatment options for phosgene exposures have been developed from the research results. The Panel sponsored a workshop on countermeasures to phos gene exposure in Houston in September. The Panel continued sponsoring studies in phosgene air dispersion modeling and mitigation. The Panel also continued its phosgene industrial hygiene surveys. The Panel formed to improve the industry's ability to safely manufacture, handle, and use phosgene. Predicting and controlling ambient conce"1 rations of phosgene from accidental releases is an important Panel objective. The Panel will continue its regular program of non-proprietary information exchanges among member companies on safety techniques. In addition, the Panel will continue monitoring increasing regu latory interest in phosgene. The Panel will complete Phase 2 of its modelling and mitigation study by the end of 1992. Additional modelling and mitigation work may continue into 1993. O^9 38 #I Phthalate Esters A25 RAO EO CIS EO LO ChirU-redi 1973 Task Groups: Toxicology Research Environmental Research Food and Drug Applications Phthalie Anhydride California Issues FDA Toxicology Research Chairman: James Quance Exxon Chemical Company Panel Manager: Marian Stanley In response to comments submitted by the Panel, Environment Canada sig nificantly raised is ambient water qual ity criteria for di-2 ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) and di-n-butyl phthalate. The Panel continues to work closely with Canada during assessment of the health and environmental effects of several phthalate esters. In continuation of a cooperative program of information ex change with the CEFIC European Couned for Plasticisers and Intermediates, the Panel hosted the fourth joint meeting of the two groups in Washington, DC. The two groups will continue meeting annu ally to maintain a consolidated effort in research and advocacy. The Panel completed the first phase of environmental testing under a TSC.A Section 4 consent order. EPA has ac cepted the test results and the Panel is waiting for a written description of the Agency's review and confirmation that the consent order is complete. In February and March, the Panel commented to ATSDR on both its re vised DEHP toxicological profile and the draft priority data needs for DEHP. Comments were also submitted to EPA on the inclusion of DEHA in the 28th ITC report under TSCA Section 4, The Panel formed in 1972 to address environmental issues. In 1976, the Interagency Testing Committee listed the alkyl phthalate category for test rule development under TSCA Section 4. The ITC also included health effects testing in its concerns following the release by NTP of bioassay results on DEHP and di-2-ethylhexyl adipate. In 1980-81, the Panel worked with EPA to develop the first Negotiated Testing Agreement in lieu of a TSCA Section 4 test rule. The test ing was completed in 1984 and the re sults were submitted to the Agency along with a proposal for further environmen tal testing. In 1988, the Panel and EPA agreed on an environmental testing pro gram, which is under a consent order. Reproductive and developmental toxicities of phthalate esters appear to be the least well understood of all the research questions facing the Panel, to increase understanding, the Panel has contracted with an expert scientists, to review and analyze the published and unpublished literature. The outcome of the review will be a published article, in a [jeer reviewed journal. This work in particular will be used to support the Panel's advocacy during implementation of Proposition 65 in California. The Panel will continue to work with ATSDR and EPA to avoid inappropri ate or unnecessary testing requirements for DEHP. The Panel also is planning to publish results of the environmental effects testing to provide better data to states developing regulations, particularly in the water area. Additionally, the Panel will address the inclusion of phthalates in the air toxics title of Clean Air Act amendments. Also, the Panel is plan ning to pursue several joint projects with the CEFIC European Council for Plasticisers and Intermediates. SL 068100 1u:\CA UCH-AKCH Kill C VI'Ml\ COMMUNICATION K\ VM VTION E.mcVHON Polychlorinated Biphenyls aso rio eo co eio lo Chartered: 1981 Task Groups! None Chairman! John Craddock Monsanto Company Panel Manager: Elizabeth Festa Watson With financial assistance from the CMA Environmental Management Com mittee, the Panel was able to continue collaboration with the National Electrical Manufacturers Association and the Edison Electric Institute's Utility Solid Waste Activities Group as part of the PCB In dustry Consensus Group (ICG). The ICG filed several submissions addressing vari ous aspects of EPA's proposed rulemak ing on remaining PCB disposal issues. Specifically, the ICG advocated presump tive numbers for the cleanup of old spills and withdrawal of the PCB anti-dilution provisions of TSCA. The ICG also worked with the EPA Superfund Office and formally presented recommendations to the Superfund Revitalization Team. ICG comments also were filed with New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection and Energy taking issue with proposed PCB state cleanup standards. The ICG also funded two studies: an updated review of the health effects of PCBs; and a study of temporal trends of PCBs in the environment. NEMA and the Panel submitted a petition asking EPA to reconsider tl^ analytical method of choice for PCBs der the Safe Drinking Water Act. The PCn Panel also worked with the Dibenzofurans and Dibenzodioxins Panel to document and submit both groups' concerns to EPA about Toxicity Equivalency Factors be ing applied to PCBs in a regulatory framework, particularly at the state level. The Panel formed to represent the interests of the industry during imple mentation of the TSCA Section 6 regula tions for the control of PCBs, mitigation of transformer fires, and retention of electrical equipment containing PCBs. The Panel and the other members of the ICG, will continue to focus on EPA's response to industry's comments on the ANPR. The ICG plans to file comments on the proposed RCRA Haz ardous Waste Identification Rule. The ICG also will set up additional meetings with Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Superfund and RCRA officials to coor dinate new EPA PCB cleanup rules. 40 uivoacv SL 068101 cm cation COMMUNICATION K\ \U ATION LITIGATION i Rubber Additives AlOO KO EO CO EO LO Chartered: 1979 H Task Groupsi Toxicology Research MBT Chairman: Michael Smith The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Sodium BromideCompany Panel Manager: CSuhsaarntelrloewd:e 1990 Task Groups: None Chairman: Louise Wen Ethyl Corporation Panel Manager: Jonathon Busch In February, the EPA Risk Analy sis Branch held a Risk Management 1 meeting to evaluate the results of the studies conducted by the Panel to fulfill the requirements of the TSCA Section 4 Test Rule for 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole (MBT). EPA staff stated that the most apparent risk due to MBT appears to be downstream from cooling towers releas ing MBT that is used as a corrosion in hibitor. The Panel formed to support re search that would expand the rubber additives safety and health issues data base. To date, the Panel has collected information on approximately 65 chemi 4100 RO EO CO EO EO The Panel initiated a voluntary study to evaluate the relative toxicities of bromine chloride and chlorine on various freshwater and saltwater species. The final study report was completed and submitted to EPA in July 1991. Results of this aquatic toxicity research are be ing used by EPA for developing water quality-based limitations to control dis charges to water from facilities using activated sodium bromide or bromine chloride as treatment chemicals. The Panel formed to address health, safety, environmental, and regulatory cals classified as rubber additives, and has sponsored more than $800,000 in research. Although the primary use of MBT is as an intermediate for rubber accelera tors and does not result in water releases, the Panel will address the Agency's con cerns for MBT use in cooling towers. The Panel is in the process of publishing the results of the studies conducted under the Section 4 test rule. The Panel also will address other environmental issues in the near future. issues relating to sodium bromide. Re search has become the primary focus of the Panel. The Panel will monitor pertinent research elsewhere, sponsor new re search, and develop advocacy positions. The Panel also will interact closely on sodium bromide issues with interested organizations and agencies, such as the Utility Water Act Group and the EPA Office of Water. SL 068102 V.) liKSKAKCM I'JMCVnoN f.OMMI MCATION KV\i.l\TEO\ LHi(,\H(iN 41 Specialty Acrylates/ Methacrylates A25 R70 EO C5 EO LO i' Chartered) 1987 Task Groups* Scientific Issues Membership Regulatory Issues Chairman: Georjean Adams Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company Pan Manager: Mai Stanley The Panel completed the range-find ing and the sub-chronic studies in its research program. Meetings were held with EPA to review the data and reach agreement on dose levels for the chronic study. The Panel scientists gave a pre sentation to NTP on the proposed test ing of several acrylates. The Panel formed to address EPA concerns about new and existing specialty acrylates and methacrylates. The Panel's major emphasis is on working with the Agency to remove restrictions on the development and marketing of new prod ucts. Current Panel membership con sists of producers, importers, foruiul tors, anti users of these chemicals. The Panel will continue the research program and consultation with EPA to ensure that the program is satisfactory to both industry and the Agency. The Panel also will continue efforts with EPA to remove distribution restrictions on important new chemical products in this category. Titanium Dioxide A65 RO E35 CO EO LO Chartered: 1977 Task Group: TiCl4 Modeling Chairman: Jerry Blacker SCM Corporation Panel Manager: Jonathon Busch The Panel submitted scientific data and gave a presentation to NIOSH re garding the lack of carcinogenicity of ti tanium dioxide. These efforts were in response to NIOSH classifying the chemi cal as a potential occupational carcino gen, The Panel noted that its own posi tion was consistent with determinations made by ACGIH, EPA, FDA, and IARC. The Panel also began developing a new air -missions model for titanium tetra chloride (TiCl4). Current TiCl4 air emis sions models are inadequate, and the Panel hopes that the new model will more adequately predict downwind dispersion and concentration following accidental releases. The new model will track dis persion of secondary reaction products in addition to TiCl,4. The Panel continued information sharing sessions in which member com pany representatives discuss case histories of accidental releases and safety problems encountered with TiCl4- Tht Panel hopes to enhance worker and cc^| munity safety by sharing experiences anff information on equipment improvements. The Panel formed in 1977 to address toxicology and occupational issues asso ciated with titanium dioxide and its manufacture. The Panel plans to continue devel opment of a TiCl4 air dispersion model, provide scientific data to NIOSH, OSHA, and other interested organizations, par ticipate in an international symposium on lung clearance mechanisms, and develop advocacy positions on proposed regulations. SL 068103 42 ;(' i < j ^ ! ` 1 S M , - 1 1 1 s i IbRiendiamines A1OO RO EO CO EO LO Chartered: 1991 Task Group: Toxicology Research Chairman: James LaPrad BASF Corporation Panel Manager: Cecilia Spearing In 1991, EPA published the pro posed end-point rule under TSCA Sec tion 4 requiring testing for developmen tal and reproductive toxicity. 2,4Toluenediamine was among the chemi cals included in the proposed rule. Also in 1991, the Panel developed chemicalspecific comments which were transmit ted to EPA. Additionally, the Panel participated in the EPA public meeting on the proposed rule. Since then, the Panel has awaited a response from EPA. A Toluenediamines Panel was formed under CMA in 1980 to address a TSCA Section 4 Advance Notice of Pro posed Rulemaking on phenylenedia- mines, including toluenediamines. EPA recommended carcinogenicity testing for TDA, but later in the rulemaking decided that testing was not required. Ultimately, EPA, under the authority granted by TSCA Section 9, referred the matter to OSIIA for possible regulation. OSHA did not initiate rulemaking on TDA and, there being no other interests, the Panel terminated in 1987, The Panel was re activated in 1991 by affected manufac turers to address the proposed end-point rule under TSCA Section 4. As development of the test rule pro ceeds, the Panel will work with EPA and conduct testing as required. Drimellllate Esters (Completed) AlOO RO EO CO EO LO Chartered: 1983 Task Group: Toxicology Research Chairman: Dean Finney Eastman Chemical Company Panel Manager: Elizabeth Moran The ITC designated tris 2-ethylhexyl trimelhtate (TOTM) for priority testing under TSCA Section 4 in 1982. The recommended testing included metabo lism, subchronic, mutagenicity, and en vironmental effects testing. The produc ers immediately formed a special task group under the Phthalate Esters Panel and subsequently formed the Panel to pursue a negotiated testing agreement. The Panel reached an agreement with EPA in 1984 and has since completed all testing on TOTM and submitted the data to EPA. In 1990, the Panel added terephthalic acid to the scope of its ac tivities when EPA published a proposal to delist TPA from EPCRA. In 1991, the terephthalic acid group formed an independent panel. EPA annouced the completion of its review of the data on TOTM October. Since no further action is contemplated under TSCA, the Panel had achieved its objectives. The Panel disbanded in May. . i'oi\ SL 068104 m mc vhun K\ \t,t v [ Ui\ i i L U,\ l U >\ 43 Vinyl Chloride Cliartcredi 1991 Task Croups! Education & Training Contractor Identification Railcar Equipment Identification Communications Chairman: John Coburn Occidental Chemical Corporation Panel Manager: Has Shah AO RO E50 CSO EO LO t .. * In May, the Panel formed the Vinyl Chloride Transportation Network (VCNet) to promote the safe handling and distribution of this widely used chemi cal. VCNet will provide technical exper tise and assistance by the industry and contractors to emergency responders at vinyl chloride transportation incidents. Shippers of vinyl chloride will be able to activate the network through CHEMTREC, CMA's hazardous mate rials hotline. VCNet will coordinate its activities with railroad and community response teams. VCNet is the first mu tual-aid network to be formed under CHEMSTAR. Once VCNet was formed, the Panel undertook to expand its membership to shippers of empty vinyl chloride railcars, because they share the same DOT regu latory responsibilities as the loaded car vinyl chloride shippers. As expected, many new shippers have joined the net work. In March, the Panel held two Vinyl Chloride Safety Awareness Training Workshops. The workshops were di rected at emergency response personnel from fire departments, rescue squads, "for-hire" contractors, manufacturing plants, railroads and communities. The workshops were designed to provide at tendees with a better understanding of the principles and techniques involved in responding to a hazardous materials accident. The workshops also gave a more detailed view of the health and safety risks which may be encountered in responding to an incident involving vinyl chloride. Workshop presenters provided instruction on the safe ap proach to anti assessment of a vinyl ehlo- ride incident and projier handling tech niques to follow during emergency re sponse. The workshop attendees al^M participated in a simulated vinyl ch^| ride incident. Panel members, on a periodic basis, shared non-proprietary safe-handling anti distribution incident information on vinyl chloride to promote safety and to protect environmental quality during manufacturing and distribution. These efforts will help meinher companies in their implementations of several Respon sible Care Codes of Management Prac tices. The Panel was formed under CMA in 1974 to develop anti assess health anti safety data on vinyl chi ale monomer. After funding several animal studies, the Panel shifted its focus to epidemiologic studies of workers. The Panel completed its research goals and terminated activ ity in 1990. The Panel was reactivate in 1991 by manufacturers to promote greater safety in the transportation of vinyl chloride. VCNet will identify "for-hire" con tractors to provide emergency response services when the shipper cannot tacted by CHEMTREC or when the^Pp- per cannot reach the incident site quickly. VCNet also will conduct a mock emergency response exercise to ensure that CHEMTREC, "for-hire" contractor response teams, and company response teams are aligned and can act expedi tiously as planned. The Panel will hold semi-annual Vinyl Chloride Safety Awareness Training Workshops at vari ous locations throughout the U.S, to maximize emergency response personnel training for vinyl chloride. Sh 44 '> i f \ i1 M f VliivlidoiU' Chloride AlOO RO EO CO EO LO Chartered: 1974 Task Groups: None Chairman: James Barter PPG Industries, Ine. Panel Manager: Kathleen Roberts The Panel submitted comments on EPA's proposal to list vinylidene chlo ride as a "high risk" pollutant under the Clean Air Act, The Panel noted that the overwhelming evidence on VDC indicates that is is unlikely to pose any carcino genic hazard to humans and questioned EPA's three-tier risk calculations. EPA has not yet responded to the comments. The Panel formed to sponsor re search on the potential toxicologic effects and pharmacokinetics of VDC. The objective was to develop data for ensur- ing the safety of workers involved in the manufacture, handling, and use of the chemical, as well as the safety of commu nities surrounding production facilities. The Panel will continue to monitor potential regulations affecting vinylidene chloride, especially within EPA and ATSDR. Water Additives ASO R30 E1S C5 EO LO Chartered: 1985 Task Group: ''!$ Specific : Chemicals Chairman: Randy Deskin American Cyanamid Company Panel Manager: Robert Romano The Panel decided to work with the National Sanitation Foundation in devel oping a water additive certification pro gram for several potable water additives. The Panel has completed the consensus water additives certification packages for the following chemicals: polydiallyldimethylammonium chloride (PDADMAC), copolymers of epichlorohydrin and dimethylamine (EPI/DMA), and polyac rylamide (PAM). The Panel has submit ted these packages for review to the NSF. The Panel formed to address regu lations of direct and indirect potable water additives. The objectives are to monitor regulatory policies, improve com munication, review toxicology data, de velop advocacy positions, ensure that any water additives program is designed and administered in a cost-effective manner, and ensure that water additives are used in a manner that does not compromise public health, safety, or the environment. The Panel also will participate in American Water Works Association ac tivities where water certification pro grams will be further discussed. Certifi cation packages for the three chemicals will be reviewed by NSF and used by each member company for NSF certifi cations. The Panel will continue to work with NSF during this review process. The Panel waits to execute the Data Owner ship Contract for toxicology studies gen erated by the Panel. HKSF.UiOI SL 068106 \ ;.A i\ - O'IMt MCVTKiV K\ A ! ' i'A 1 , 'A ;i ^ 45 CHEMSTAR Panels Financial Status For the Twelve Months Ended May 31,1992 Balance CHEMSTAR Panels June 1,1991 1 Acetone 63,900 2 Alkanolamines 186,800 3 Alkylphenols and Ethoxylates 272,100 4 a-Olefins 0 5 Arsenic 600 6 Aryl Phosphates 0 7 Benzene 97,700 8 Biocides 891,300 9 Brominated Flame Retardants 208,500 10 Butadiene 694,600 11 Butylated Hydroxytoluene 23,500 12 Carbon Disulfide 7,000 13 Chlorinated Pool Chemicals 28,200 14 Chlorine Dioxide 161,300 IS Chlorobenzenes 417,700 16 Cobalt 30,000 17 Cresols 50,700 18 Crystalline Silica 22,700 19 Cumene 189,400 20 Cyclohexane -300 21 Dibenzofurans/Dibenzodioxins 10,900 22 Diisocyanates 72,200 23 Dinitrotoluenes 128,800 24 Ethylene Dibromide 100 2S Ethylene Dichloride 5,300 26 Ethylene Glycol 23,800 27 Ethylene Oxide 347,300 28 Fluoroalkenes 245,000 29 Fluorocarbons 175,000 30 Glycol Ethers 571,600 31 Hexamethylene Diisocyanate 8,300 32 Hydrazine 5,600 33 Hydrogen Fluoride 87,100 34 Hydroquinone/Quinone 3,000 3S Isopropanol 888,900 36 Ketones 301,400 37 Metal Catalysts 55,700 38 Methyl Bromide 155,300 39 Methylenedianiline 45,300 40 Nitrosamines 10,400 41 Olefins 0 42 Oleylamine 12,600 43 Oxo Process 1,513,700 44 Petroleum Additives 243,400 45 Phenol 42,500 46 Phosgene 161,300 47 Phthalate Esters 1,410,500 48 Polychlorinated Biphenyls 59,000 49 Rubber Additives 148,900 SO Sodium Bromide 21,400 SI Specialty Acrylates/Methacrylates 1,027,500 52 Titanium Dioxide 12,000 S3 Toluenediamines 0 54 Trimellitate Esters 31,000 55 Vinyl Chloride 23,600 56 Vinylidine Chloride 19,200 57 Water Additives 380,100 58 59 $11,593,400 60 Contribution Receipts 227,800 302,400 0 16,000 0 51,000 0 473,500 111,000 1,751,400 18,000 293,700 212,100 158,800 321,500 39,000 0 181,100 40,100 50,000 0 270,000 0 0 0 93,300 225,300 58,000 0 0 6,000 185,000 141,700 2,500 416,400 90,600 73,500 433,600 0 33,000 120,000 10,000 296,000 587,100 467,200 54,000 242,400 145,700 0 30,000 330,000 53,900 40,000 50,000 119,000 10,000 326,300 $9,157,900 Interest Revenue 4,200 13,100 7,700 100 100 100 5,100 40,800 5,500 50,200 600 4,000 5,200 6,300 19,800 1,300 2,500 23,000 5,400 900 400 5,200 6,300 0 300 1,100 18,000 9,300 8,900 19,700 300 1,300 3,000 0 36,800 15,000 2,300 10,700 2,500 500 900 400 63,700 15,500 16,500 4,900 65,000 3,200 7,400 500 56,200 600 400 1,500 1,900 500 15,200 $571,100 Expenditures 90,600 103,700 243,800 200 0 62,200 10,600 702,400 329,800 1,118,200 41,900 176,900 127,300 242,900 396,,300 24,800 9,100 138,200 221,000 49,800 7,600 226,100 25,600 0 0 72,500 356,600 194,700 21,000 425,700 11,100 69,100 142,100 4,400 738,200 167,300 70,000 409,700 0 37,500 74,700 11,300 1,023,000 601,200 214,900 184,600 710,800 161,700 31,800 46,100 235,400 42,200 25,800 50,000 89,100 23,900 569,200 $11,164,600 Balance May 31.19^| 205,31V 398,600 36,000 15,900 700 -11,100 92,200 703,200 -4,800 1,378,000 200 127,800 118,200 83,500 362,700 45,500 44,100 67,900 13,900 800 3,700 121,300 109,500 100 5,600 45,700 234,000 U7M- i6-gm 165,600 3,500 122,800 89,700 1,100 603,900 239,700 60,500 189,900 47,800 6,400 46,200 11,700 850,400 244,800 311,300 35,600 1,007,100 46,200 124,500 5,800 1,178,300 24,300 14,600 32,500 ^yoo Ao i^Too $10,157,800 SL 068107 1 I______ E| ach panel is recpiired to maintain a CASH DEPOSIT ACCOUNT which recognizes that CMA signs all contracts on behalf of the panels, and assumes the financial liability for meeting their contractual commitments. The balance permits timely honoring of financial commitments. The combined compensating balance for all CHEMSTAR Panels at the beginning of Fiscal Year '91-92 was about $11.6 million. On this date, CMA had financial liabilities totalling about $6 million under 142 executed contracts on behalf of the various panels. INTEREST on the unexpended cash balances provides supplemental revenue for each CHEMSTAR Panel. This year, panels earned a combined total of approximately $570 thousand in interest income. EXPENDITURES of CHEMSTAR Panels are based on budgets approved by each group. In fiscal Year '91-92, panels spent a collective total of $11.2 million for research, consultants, legal counsel and panel management. Figure 6 CHEMSTAR Panels and Councils Financial Allocations Litigation ($5,000) Evaluation ($183,483) Communication ($267,829) Evaluation ($832,945) m 5 cJ e Advocacy ($3,524,845) Research ($6,388,581) SL 68108 SS.UECII i-'IHCVI'ION COMMTMCATIO.N EV\U'\TI(i\ I.ITIC VTin\ 47 GUIDANCE C* i HEMSTAR Policy Committee Purpose: The Committee ensures that all CH EIV1STAlt Panels and Business Councils are conducted in a manner consistent with Associatiool ^B policy, and with the CHEMSTAR Guidelines; counsels with the panels and councils regarding new and revised operating needs; and, reviews and makes recommendations on advocacy activities when requested by a panel, council or staff. CHEMSTAR Policy Committee Chairman Seymour S. Preston, III Elf Atochem North America, Inc. Vice Chairman Peter R. Heinze BASF Corporation David F. Zoll Vice President-General Counsel CMA Gary C. Herrman Vice President-Treasurer CMA Gordon D. Strickland Vice President-Technical Services CMA 068109 SL Staff Executive Langley A. Spurlock Assistant Vice President, Technical Services Director, CHEMSTAR Division CMA * M.^Lanagement of the CHEMSTAR Panels and Councils becomes ever more challenging for panel, council and task group chairmen as issues, objectives and locations ofeffort multiply. This year, as in previous years, a broad array of CMA services were employed to ensure that panels and councils received adequate support for their operations. Leadership Training The annual CHEMSTAR Leadership Session was held in December, and at tended by ten panel and council leaders. The Sessions are designed to assist chair men in resolving the dilemmas of leading diverse and changing organizations. Sessions are invitational, one-day work shops primarily held for new panel, coun cil and task group chairmen. Participa i tion by experienced chairmen also is welcome and sought. At the Sessions, a training specialist from a CMA member company provides advice on persuasive leadership, and peers share experiences in dealing with related problems. Be cause participant ratings continue to be high, another Session is planned for late 1992. Communications The CHEMSTAR Division continues to place high priority on ensuring indus try awareness of panel and council ac tivities. CHEMSTAR NEWS, a quar terly publication with a circulation of 1,900 is the Division's principal means of reaching a broad industry segment. The NEWS points out upcoming regulatory impacts on specific chemicals, summa rizes recent actions of various panels and councils, lists panel and council reports and agency submissions, and highlights significant changes in panel and council membership. The NEWS also is a means of publicizing the formation of new pan els and councils for general information purposes and for soliciting a wider mem bership base. Through the "Spotlight" article in each issue, the accomplishments of individual panels and councils are summarized. This year, the Fluoroalkenes Panel, the Total Quality Coun cil, the Cumene Panel and the Phosgene Panel were featured. The CHEMSTAR Alerts, published as needed, are the Division's means of quickly informing panel and council members ami others in the industry when a time-sensitive response is needed on a chemical-specific or a specific business interest issue. Subjects in Alerts vary from a pressing need to submit informa tion to an agency, to the need for joining other companies in a response to a regu latory deadline. Division Staff The CHEMSTAR Division re sponded to this year's increase in panel and council activities by expanding the management staff and assigning new re sponsibilities to existing managers, Fernando Leiva filled the newly created position of Panel Manager. Devonne Bilal and Patricia Messenger both were promoted to positions of Administrative Assistant, bringing the managing staff to seventeen persons. SL 068110 K! 1; < Vi;u\ C.UMMl Ml'VHON i-;\ \u \ i'bt\ i.i i u, vn>\ 49 Director, (IIEMSTAR Division Langley A, Spurlock, Ph.D., CAE ** i Dr. Spurlock completed his tenth year as Director of the CHEMSTAR Division in June. He is responsible for oversight of all CHEMSTAR panels and councils. He also manages the Total Quality and Chemical Distributors Coun cils. Dr. Spurlock is a Certified Associa tion Executive, awarded by the Ameri can Society of Association Executives and a Quality Education System Trainer cer tified by Phillip Crosby Associates. He currently serves on the Board of Direc tors of the ASAE Foundation. Before joining CMA, he held an appointment in the U.S. Government Senior Executive Service at the 1 itional Science Founda tion. During tenure at NSF he served as Senior Stall Associate for Operations, Directorate for Mathematical and Physi cal Sciences, Special Assistant to the Director, Office of Planning and Re sources Management, and as Oversight Coordinator and Special Assistant to th Director, Office of Audit and Oversight. Previously, Dr. Spurlock received an appointment as U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare Fellow, and served as Special Assistant in the Immediate Office of the Secretary of HEW. Earlier, he was Assistant to the President at the American Council on Education. Before coming to Washing ton, Dr. Spurlock held an appointment as Associate Professor of Chemistry at Brown University and earlier was Assis tant Professor of Chemistry at Temple University, Previously he served as Se nior Research Chemist in the General Chemical and Agricultural Chemical Di visions of Allied Corporation. Dr. Spurlock received a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Wayne State University. Directors, CHEMSTAR Panels Hastnukh C. Shah, Ph.D., D.A.B.T. Dr. Shah joined CMA and the CHEMSTAR Division in 1979. He is re sponsible for the management of the Bio cides, Brominated Flame Retardants, Ethylene Dichloride, and Vinyl Chloride Panels. Dr. Shah is a Board Certified Toxi cologist. Before coming to CMA, he was the Director of the Toxicology and Bio medical Sciences Department of Equi table Environmental Health. He was also the Project Director for the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's criteria document project, a for the "Profiles on Occupational Haz ards for Criteria Document Priorities." Previously, at the Stanford Research Institute, Dr. Shah was a Project Coor dinator, and he served as a Senior Toxi cologist. Previously, he was a Visiting Fellow Scientist at the National Institute for Environmental Health Sciences. Dr. Shah received a Ph.D. in Pharmacology and Toxicology from the University of Rhode Island. Carol R. Stack, Ph.D. 50 Dr, Stack joined CMA and the CHEMSTAR Division in 1980. She is currently responsible for management of the Benzene, Chlorobenzenes, Glycol Ethers, and Petroleum Additives Pan els. Before joining CMA, Dr. Stack was employed in the Toxicology and Biomedi cal Sciences Department at Equitable Environmental Health where she served as an Assistant Project Director respon sible for the preparation of NIOSH multi chemical criteria documents. Earlier, she served as Visiting Scientist at the Neuro logical Institute in Bogota, Colombia, where she investigated central auditory pathways in echolocating birds. Dr. Stack received a Ph.D. in Biology from New York University. ( f 1 \ ! ' 1 f \ l t \ : i ' i ' SL 0681H 4 Aswiciak' Directors Elizabeth J. Moran, Ph.D,, D.A.B.T. Dr. Moran joined CMA and the CHEMSTAR Division in 1981. She con tinued this year as manager of the Buta diene, Methylenedianiline, and Trimellitate Esters Panels and the Laboratory and Research Chemicals Council. In ad dition, she added two more panels, Terephthalates and Olefins. Dr. Moran is a biochemist and Board Certified Toxicologist. She is currently on the Council of the American College of Toxicology. She also chairs the ACT Committee on Animals in Research. Before coming to CMA, she was a pro gram manager at JRB Associates. Ear lier, Dr. Moran directed the Flavor Safety Program at International Flavors and Fragrances, Inc., where she was re sponsible for toxicological testing on new chemicals. Previously, Dr. Moran con ducted lipid nutrition research at the U.S. Department of Agriculture and was a visiting professor at the University of Maryland. Dr. Moran received a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of Maryland. Robert R. Romano, Ph.D. Dr. Romano joined CMA in 1980 as a manager in the Environmental Divi sion where he was responsible for the water and air programs. In 1985, he joined the CHEMSTAR Division as an Associate Director. He continued this year as manager of the Chlorine Diox ide, Ethylene Dibromide, Ethylene Ox ide, Phosgene, and Water Additives Panels. Dr. Romano came to CMA from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, where he worked as an Associate Project Director. Previously he worked on a school fluoridation project for the Indi ana State Board of Health. He has also taught at Del Mar College and American University. Presently, Dr. Romano is an adjunct Environmental Engineering Professor at George Washington Univer sity and teaches courses in environmen tal management and program manage ment. He received a Ph.D. in Environ mental Sciences and Engineering from Purdue University. Elizabeth Festa Watson, B.A. Ms. Festa Watson (formerly Gormley) joined CMA and the CHEM STAR Division in 1983. She is respon sible for the management of the Dibenzofurans/Dibenzodioxins, Polychlori nated Biphenyls, and Crystalline Silica Panels, and the Atmospheric Research Council. Prior to joining CMA, she was Sec tion Staff Executive with the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, where she was responsible for the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging Section with the Diagnostic Imaging and Therapy Systems Division. Previously, Ms. Festa Watson worked in the Endocrine Bio chemistry section of the National Insti tute of Arthritis and Metabolic Disease at the National Institutes of Health, and held the position of Research Chemist at both CENTEC Corporation and Radian Corporation. She was also a recipient of a National Science Foundation Assistantship. Ms. Festa Watson earned a B.A. in Chemistry from Albertus Magnus College. SL 068112 EiKSU\[CM KEMCVnuN t M M \ H MOTION i'.\ \! t ^ ! o ' !/ !\ 51 Senior Panel Managers Jonathon Busch, MBA Barbara O. Francis, MBA *4 | Mr. Busch joined CMA and the CHEMSTAR Division in 1990. He is responsible for the management of the Carrier Assessment Council and its High way Task Group as well as the Alkanolamines, Cyclohexane, Hydroquinone, Sodium Bromide, and Titanium Dioxide Panels. Prior to joining CMA, Mr. Busch was a Senior Associate with ICFClement,a health and environmental sci ences consulting firm. He was respon sible for a variety of scientific efforts in toxicology, risk and exposure assessment. and environmental auditing. Previously^ Mr, Busch was Senior Science Analyst! with the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fra grance Association. He was responsible for developing scientific literature reviews on chemicals and for technical and ad ministrative efforts associated with en suring ingredient and product safety for the cosmetic industry. Mr. Busch re ceived a MBA in Finance from George Mason University and a B.S. in Biology from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Ms. Francis joined CMA and the CHEMSTAR Division staff in 1989. She is responsible for the management of the Acetone, Cumene, Cresols, Dinitrotoluenes, Oxo Process and Ketones Panels. Before joining CMA, Ms, Francis was with Interspan Inc., a management consulting firm. Previously, she held the position of product planner for Iloechst Celanese, Inc. and also served as a trans lator for the U.S. Air Force in Europe. Ms. Francis received an M.B.A. from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and a B.S. in biology and chemistry from Bishop's University in Quebec, Canada. Susan R. Howe, M.S. Cecilia W. Spearing, M.S. 52 ( , ' Ms. Howe joined CMA and the CHEMSTAR Division staff in 1989. She is responsible for the management of the Carbon Disulfide, Cobalt, Metal Cata lysts, Nitrosamines, Phenol, and Rub ber Additives Panels, Before coming to CMA, Ms. Howe was a Product Safety Representative for the Mobay Corporation. Previously, sh was a Regulatory Specialist with Ruetgers-Nease Chemical Company. Ms. Howe received an M.S. degree in Food Science and a B.A. in Science from the Pennsylvania State University. Ms. Spearing joined CMA and the CHEMSTAR Division staff in 1991. She is responsible for management of the Isopropanol, Diisocyanates, and Toluenediamines. She also manages the fol lowing panels that formed specifically for participation in the OECD High Produc tion Volume Existing Chemicals Volun tary Testing Program: Olefins; Ethylene-bis-stearamide; and, Tris(chloroalkyl)phosphates. Before coming to CMA, Ms. Spear ing was Project Coordinator, US Army Medical Research and Development Command Peer Review Panels, in the Special Science Programs Department of the American Institute of Biological Sci ences. Previously, she served as Staff Associate, Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences, the National Sci ence Foundation. She also served the Foundation as Assistant and Associate Program Director, Metabolic Biology. Ms. Spearing received a B.A. in Chemis try from Hunter College of New York. She received a M.A. in Science Educa tion from Teachers College, Columbia University and M.S. in Biochemistry from The George Washington Universne School of Medicine and Health Scien<| ; m w; \u ' \ n< SL 068113 f, i VI.I U'M'- U, \ I ION 1** Marian K. Stanley, MBA Panel Managers *,,,/*,<.,t4 k.j'**- >_,_* `t,' T. Dee Kuhn, B.S. Kathleen Roberts, B.S. Fernando S. Leiva, M.A. Ms. Stanley joined CMA and the CHEMSTAR Division 1990. She is re sponsible for the management of the Specialty Acrylates/Methacrylates and Phthalate Esters Panels and the Marine Task Group of the Carrier Assessment Council. Before joining CMA, Ms. Stanley was a Technical Project Manager with Squihhinark. Previously, she was em ployed as both a development and ana lytical chemist at Union Carbide Corpo ration. Ms. Stanley received a MBA in Pharmaceutical Studies from Fairleigh Dickinson University, and a B.S. in Chemistry from Pratt Institute. Ms. Kuhn joined CMA and the CHEMSTAR Division in September. She is responsible for the management of the Methyl Bromide, Butylated Hydroxytoluene. Hydrazine, and Brominated Flame Retardant Panels. Before joining CMA, Ms. Kuhn was a Quality Assurance Supervisor with Hazleton Laboratories, Ms. Kuhn re ceived a B.S. in Biology from Vanderbilt University, and is completing a M.S. in Environmental Biology front George Mason University. Ms, Roberts joined CMA and the CHEMSTAR Division in 1991. She is responsible for the management of the Ethylene Glycol, Ethylene Dichloride, Fluoroalkenes, Chlorinated Pool Chemi cals, Hexamethylene Diisocyanate, Aryl Phosphates, and Vinyiidene Chloride Panels. During the past year, she pro vided assistance to the Hydrogen Fluo ride Panel, by managing the Transpor tation, Personal Protective Equipment, Materials of Construction, and Storage System Task Groups. She also contin ues to manage the Fuels Detergent Per formance Task Group under the Petro- leum Additives Panel. Before joining CMA, Ms. Roberts was Product Man ager with Jellinek, Schwartz, Connolly & Freshman, an environmental consult ing firm. In the firm's Pesticide Rereg istration Division, she managed several pesticide testing programs required un der FIFRA. Previously, she was a labo ratory technician for Hazleton Labora tories America, conducting genetic and inhalation toxicology studies. Ms. Rob erts received a B.S. degree in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Mr. Leiva joined CMA and the CHEMSTAR Division in May. He is re sponsible for the Hydrogen Fluoride, Oleylamine and the Alkylphenol and Ethoxylates Panels. Before joining CMA, Mr. Leiva was Safety Director with the City of Char lotte and Mecklenburg County govern ments. Previously, he was an Area Loss Control Engineer for Burlington Indus tries. He is fluent in English and Span ish and has acted as translator for the Federal courts in Charlotte. Mr. Leiva received a MA degree from the Univer sity of North Carolina at Charlotte and a BS degree in Biology and Chemistry from Guilford College. SL 068114 v. .V !!E-:SK\U< II KUKATIDN COUMlAfC VTION KVXIJVTION UTM.VHOA 53 Administrative Assistants Devonne Bilal ** I Ms. Bilal joined CMA and the CHEMSTAR Division in 1980. Ms. Bilal is responsible for administrative oversight and training of the Division support staff. She also coordinates production of Divi sion publications such as the CHEM STAR News and the CHEMSTAR An nual Report. Before joining CMA, Ms. Bilal was a Personnel Clerk at the Departmen State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, sponsible for the Passport Services func tion. Earlier, she taught English, hitory and mathematics at Mirhanur University. Ms. Bilal studied Bush Management at Strayer College. Patricia A. Messenger Ms. Messenger joined CMA and the CHEMSTAR Division in 1982. She be came Administrative Assistant, Business Councils in 1992. She is responsible for administrative oversight of all Business Councils managed within the Division, as well as direct administrative support and task group management for the Total Quality and Chemical Distributors Coun cils. Before coming to CM lesscn- ger was administrative a- ' Clas Riggs Owens & Ramos .> deal services representative at th nhs Corporation. Earlier, she in.- 'he mentally and physically cha, in Summit County, Ohio, She also ed a;; elementary grades teaching cei .tcate >m the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland. Ms. Messenger studied biology at the University of Akron. SL 068115 54 \ liCgal Counsel The panels and councils were di rectly assisted by the CMA Legal Depart ment in antitrust, contract, research and regulatory areas. Reflecting the impor tance and complexity of their issues, a CMA attorney is assigned full-time to the affairs of CHEMSTAR. To ensure that antitrust protection is consistently main tained, CMA attorneys counselled panel and council chairmen, as well as Divi sion staff on proper procedures. As usual, staff attorneys reviewed all panel and council comments, contracts, re ports, agendas, and minutes as part of routine protective measures. In research, the assigned CMA counsel supported Division managers in drafting and nego tiating the nearly 150 contracts awarded this year to laboratories and consultants. In advocacy, the CMA counsel supervised the activities of outside counsels retained by the panels and councils. The CMA counsel provided advice on regulatory activities and ensured that member com pany legal counsels were informed of sig nificant developments. Counsel Robert D. Ondocsin, J.D. Mr. Ondocsin joined the CMA Legal Department in 1989 as Counsel for OSHA matters including hazard communication, worker notification, employee medical, health and safety programs, and rightto-know. He became Counsel to the CHEMSTAR Division in 1991. He re views and provides counsel in produc tion of all substantive panel and council documents including contracts, regula tory comments, legislative correspon dence and testimony, filings in litigation. and press releases. In addition, he ad vises panels and councils on antitrust issues and manages retained counsel. Before coming to CMA, Mr. Ondoc sin was an Industrial Hygienist with Union Carbide Corporation in the Chemi cals and Plastics Group. He also held a similar position at PPG Industries, Inc. He holds a B.S. and an M.S. from the University of Pittsburgh, and a J.D. from Pace University. SL 068116 \ ` !\ tM ''( MUM ff 55 *A I Top lo Bottom, Left to Right: Top Row: Robert Romano, Jon Busch, Fernando Leiva; Row 4: Carol Stack, Susan Howe, Dee Kuhn; Row 3; Patricia Messenger, Cecilia Spearing, Devonne Bilal; Row 2: Marian Stanley, Hasmukh Shah, Elizabeth Moran; Bottom Row: Kathleen Roberts, Langley Spurlock, Barbara Francis, Elizabeth Watson. SL 068117 J.f f< :\ s i i \ - I CHEMSTAR ,.rf :iL'i, ` ; ;r:S$F" The Chemical Self-funded Technical Advocacy and Research (CHEMSTAR) Panels and Councils provide a mechanism for companies that wish to conduct advocacy and/or research on specific chemicals and specific business interest issues. The CHEMSTAR Business Councils address research, data-gathering, pro gram and advocacy activities in those designated business sector or business function areas that are part of, or significant to, chemical manufacturing interests. CHEMSTAR Panels conduct advocacy to encourage governments to develop or modify regulations for the benefit of society and the chemical industry. Panels sponsor research to collect scientific information on health and the environ ment. The data are used to promote the health and safety of the general public and those involved in the manufacture, processing, distribution, use and disposal of chemicals. CMA disseminates to the public all final reports and significant findings from panel-sponsored research, where the law permits. Atmospheric Research t ^ , * Carrier Assessment : ^ .y v ; '.#4* ,, y' THE COUNCILS Chemical Distributorsr; Laboratory & ResearchChemicalsl Acetone ' Alkanolamines Alkylphenols & Ethoxylates . 4 'Aryl Phosph: Benzene Biocides1 _____ ______ Brominated Flame Retardants a*4*. Butadiene Butylated Hydroxytoluene Carbon Disulfide^ Chlorinated Pool Chemicals Chlorine Dioxide ChlorobenzenS Cobalt} Cresolsl Crystalline Silica' Cumene: * '" v ,, Cyclohexane^ Dibenzofurahs/Dili^S^ioxms CHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION