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TO: R. D. Gamblin Interoffice Communication FROM: DATE: SUBJ: T. G. Grumbles May 17, 1991 PROGRESS REPORT 1. JCL participated in meetings of CLER with the European LAB producers (ECOSOL) and the CLER Communications Committee. The lack of anaerobic degradation of LAS is emerging as an issue in both the US and Europe. 2. JCL met with outside counsel to evaluate whether a SARA 313 delisting petition should be submitted to EPA for di-n-octyl phthalate. After final consultation with the Business Area and Legal, it is our intent to proceed with development and submittal of a petition. 3. JCL assisted LCVCM to determine if the plant should apply for a carbon tetrachloride production allowance on behalf of Vulcan under the Clean Air Act stratospheric ozone provisions. 4. JCL participated in meetings regarding classification of several waste streams at LCVCM. 5. JCL submitted a proposal to the Vinyl Institute to review and update the vinyl chloride cancer risk assessment to include metabolic factors in the analysis. 6. JCL reviewed bids for the Blane Phase II and III waste site assessment. Phase II is intended to define the amount and extent of contaminants in the ground. Phase III will present alternatives to remediate the contamination. 7 . JCL provided environmental overview training to approximately 60 people at LCCP. L T. G. Grumbles dlj VVV 00000641