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j The Vinyl Institute ri Roy T. Gotlasman Executive Director January 27, 1986 File y_p To: Vinyl Institute Executive Board Vinyl Institute Manufacturing Practices Committee Subject: Formosa Plastics The enclosed letter was received today from Larry Peyton, the plant manager of the Formosa Plastics Delaware City plant. It obviously is their response to my January 8 letter to Governor Castle. I hope Peyton takes greater care about how his plant is operated than he did about proof-reading this letter. Even the Governor's first name is misspelled! I don't think we are particularly interested in sharing their experiences. I don't think Vinyl Institute members are interested in learning how to do things wrong! We have not had any response from the Governor's office as yet. As usual, your comments and thoughts will be appreciated. RTG:g Enc. WV 000027969 A Division of THE SOCIETY OF THE PLASTICS INDUSTRY, INC. WAYNE INTERCHANGE PLAZA li 15S Route 46 West, WAYNE. N.J. 07470 (201)890-9299 ^SNFORMOSA PLASTICS CORPORATION DELAWARE P O. BOX 320 DELAWARE CITY. DELAWARE 19706 TEL (302) 834-4575 January 17, 1986 * - l i. i V l j ! : ' 0 , . ' 'k .. .. J Roy T. Gottesman The Vinyl Institute 355 Lexington Avenue New York, NY 19917 Dear Sir: Although I am not personally aware of the charter of the Vinyl Institute we are very impressed with your offer for assistance. We are also concerned about your fears that solutions agreed to with the DNREC and their consultants would be "unreliable or unproven". Formosa Plastic corporation is a member of the Viny Chloride Safety Association (VSCA) and has been for some years. Many if not all the members you mentioned are assoicated with VSCA. The purpose of this group as you know is to help improve the safety and minimize the environmental impact of member plants. We value this assoication greatly. You may rest assured that the "containment system" concept is not unproven technology. This approach coupled with the use of "short stop agents" (which have been in use at this facility since the early 1970's), system assurance programs and good preventative maintenance should reduce the probability of a relief valve discharge and thus reduce possible pollution problems. We also subscribe to the idea that good positive criticism creates improvement. One of the very positive aspects of this 1985 experience has been a new direction and dedication to achievement for Formosa Plastics. We are willing to share our experiences with you which have been very valuable to us. If you feel that we may be of assistance to help you avoid similiar problems please don't hesitate to let us know. Sincerely, cc: The Honorable Micheal N. John E. Wilson III Thomas P. Eichler Robert Chou Charles H. McAuliffe Castle Vvv ooo2797o f