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ACQUISITION, TECHNOLOGY AND LOGISTICS O FFICE OF Ti 3000 DEFENSE PENTAGON WASHING-ION. D-Ki: E OCT 3 2007 US00003023 ASs::A =A A:'!:' A:>1:k !:=!:\AA:V CA:' T r:i . N.AV Y ;='AA'L'A !:J .A`!'!=AA A A N: =:AA Y:!-:==A:MENT) US00003024 EMERGING CONTAMINANTS GOVERNANCE COUNCIL (EC-GC) September 25, 2007 MEETING SUMMARY EC-GC co-chairs Mr. Alex Beehler, Assistant Deputy Under Secretary o f Defense (Environment, Safety & Occupational Health) and Mr. Dan Gardner, Director, Readiness and Training Policy and Programs, provided opening remarks. This was the second meeting o f the EC-GC. After introductions o f participants, Mr. Beehler reviewed the meeting objectives and agenda. Mr. Gardner noted that a proactive approach was needed to preserve our ability to test and train effectively and protect human health. Ms. Shannon Cunniff, Director for Emerging Contaminants, Mr. Paul Yaroschak, Deputy Director for Emerging Contaminants, and Mr. Drew Rak, Noblis, provided a briefing divided into the following parts: US00003025 Progress Report and Next Steps DuT) nod federal agency partners agreed on a revised process to improve the national cfiermcal rise assessment process under Pie purview w remaining issues need to be resolved between EPA and OMB. Phase 1 impact assessments were completed for 1S PCs using subject mailer experts from various DoD communities. Material champions were designated tor ail PCs on the action list. Material champions closely follow scientific and regulatory developments and inform the virtual DoD EC team. Collaborations and partnerships have been formed with various industries and regulators. Examples of risk management investments and benefits fin: perchlorate and IlllX were described. Mr, Beether suggested that perchlorate research results he briefed at the next EC-GC ineeimg. Work groups were formed for tungsten and nanomaterials. Work products such as fact sneers,, (,)AA packages,, and interim guidance are completed or in draft, A Phase II impact assessment has been initiated for hexavalent chromium. A Phase II impact assessment for naphthalene is planned for FY-08. Mr, Gardner asked for mom information on return on investments and benefits derived hy Bold as a result of early engagement on emerging contaminants,, As the level of effort turns toward phase It assessments,, business eases for risk management options will be developed,. The next, EC-GC meetings will focus on securing enterprise-wide agreement on priorities and which risk management options are adopted as action items. Recommendation 1 --Beryllium (Be) met Recommendation 2 --Perfluorooctanic acid (PFOA) PFOA is fire-retardant chemical with critical uses in DoD platforms/systems in high performance gaskets, o-rings, seals,, and protective coatings. US00003026 Ileciiiicii<latjcii 3 ..Healtli Risk Assessments for Moiiitfous * The tungsten work group has been following anb coordinating ail sliiiiioa related to A ItoD ttiA ) memo o f inly 8, 2(}ii2,.iioted the potential carcinogenic properties-of tongsten/nickei/eobalt alloys used in penetrator munitions anti recommended that program managers delete this alloy .from future design considerations, (ted George lohnson, ClUShGiiA, mentioned the studies completed by two different Do laboratories and the reasons tor tins memo.. Health Risk Assessments (HRAs) are conducted during (he munitions development process and examine the risks m the manufacture, transportation, storage, use, and disposal of munitions. However, the tongsten work group noted that the HR. As do not assess the risks from "friendly fire'" (c.g,, the risks from embedded fragments) and questioned whether the HRAs should include sack risks. The work group solicited EGA.1C opinions on whether this issue should be pursued further or dropped. The EC-GC directed that, the issue be focused on embedded fragments specifinaily vcis "friendly fire" arid that die work group research the issue more thoroughly and return with a recommendation.