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Wilmington, Delaware March 30,* 1973 C. B. PATRICK (2) PATENTS & CONTRACTS UNIT . STAFF NOTES WEEK OF MARCH 26, 1973 Iniuries Sub-Major Major Off-The-job Manpower 3/21/73 17.5 This Week To-Date 1973 Year-To-Date 1972 0 0 0 Additions 0 0 <3 Deletions 0 0 0 3/28/7 3 0 0 17.5 FDA petition A new part, part 6 "Environmental impact Considera tion, " has been added to the code of Federal Regulation. The new part requires companies seeking FDA approval of their products to provide the agency with environmental impact data. This is in addition to the safety and health data that is presently required on new products submitted to the agency for clearance, CKI N38321 a Massachusetts Lead paint Law Massachusetts authorities have verbally indicated that they will grant permanent exemptions from the lead paint control law for the following types of products: provided that they are not available for sale to the general public on a retail basis: 1. original finish paints for factory application to goods not to be used in residences 2. Refinish paints 3. Industrial and commercial maintenance paints 4. Graphic arts paints 5. Touch-up paints for machinery, appliances, etc. 6. Exterior marine paints No exemptions were granted for roof paints or exterior primers. A six month postponement in effective date for labelling"rules was also promised. EES GIM:ps G. I. MULHOLLAND DUP050049669