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Dec*. , J. Sv Meticalf-B2NK: J. D. Wilson-N3A Monsanto M O N SA N T O INDUSTRIAL C H EM IC ALS CO. 8 0 0 N. L in d b e rgh B o u le v a rd St. Louis. M issou ri 63166 P h o n e : (314; 6 9 4 - 1 0 0 0 March 16, 1979 Dr. William Deichmann 1931 South Bayshore Dr. Miami, Florida 3133 Dear Dr. Deichmann: Enclosed is a copy of the data sent to the EPA regarding the dioxin levels found in orthochlorophenol-crude. Also attached is the letter that accompanied the data. The letter and the table footnotes are as important as the data itself. Sincerely DPR/bh end s. a unit of M o n s a n t o C o m p a n y C004SS I have also requested corporate distribution to contact the N&W Railroad on a low key to get a summary of what they are actually doing. I would assume there will be no conflict with what Dr. Camine related to Bob. The phenol content of the ponds tests to about 50 ppm. A concentration of 3-1 ppm would be toxic to fish depending on the specie. The wrecked tankcar was cleaned at WGK and returned to the N&W. The railroad made temporary repairs to return it to the GATX shops in Pennsylvania.