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Mr. Ralph L. Harding, Jr February 21, 1975 Page Three preferable if communications could be in writing. On the other hand, we are certain that there will be occasions for telephone contact so this letter should not be read as an attempt to preclude such contact. What should be understood is that it probably will not help if associate counsel is overwhelmed with unnecessary telephone calls or inquiries, and that anything commu nicated should be understood to be a communication to aid the overall industry case. Information supplied by an individual company will not be disclosed to others without permission but all should understand that infor mation supplied will be used or discarded according to Mr. Ruckelshaus1 judgment as to what is best for the industry as a whole. Today we had the pleasure of having Mr. Ruckelshaus and Mr. Beveridge in our office so that Dr. Dixlcr could brief them on how polyvinyl chloride is manufactured by the various processes used in the industry. I think that Dan provided a very helpful "chalk talk" which should assist EPA counsel in working with the technical group beginning at its next meeting in our offices on Monday. In any case, we wanted you to know that we are doing everything we can to help with the overall program and deal with the logistics so that everyone involved is able to operate as ef ficiently as possible. We hope you will approve of the way in which this matter is proceeding but will be glad to receive any comments, suggestions or questions at any time. With best personal regards. cc: v VCM/PVC Resin Producers Committee VCM/PVC Lawyers Subcommittee William D. Ruckelshaus, Esquire Albert J. Beveridge, Esquire .Gary H. Baise, Esquire VEV-200483