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JUN - i 07n6en4Aeut^ @oofe&t rfteoccateA, *lttc. irrint R. Tabenhaw, M. D., Presldant W. Clark Cooper, M. 0., Secretary-Treawu f 2180 MILVIA STREET, BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA 94701 MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. BOX 772 Telephone (415) MS-3355 June 19, 1973 Hr. George E. Best Vice President, Technical Director Manufacturing chemists Association 1825 Connecticut Avenue, N. VI. Washington, D. C. 20009 Dear Mr. Best; Attached is the executed original of the Agreement between MCA and Tabershaw-Cooper Associates which you_ forwarded on June 13. We are happy to be associated with MCA in this undertaking and assure you that the study will receive our most careful at-* tention. We recognize the importance of confidentiality during the course of this study and will diligently safeguard the in terests of your members and their employees. In accordance with the contract we will submit our first invoice to you after the end of June and at the end of the next succeeding six months. Our first progress report will be sub mitted in early August. If you have any questions about this procedure or desire any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely yours WCCtmpe Enclosures CMA 007099 June 13, 1973 W. Clark Cooper, M.D. Secretary-Treasurer Tabershaw-Cooper Associates, P. 0. Box 772 Berkeley, California 94701 Inc. Subject: Epidemiological Survey of Vinyl Chloride Workers Dear Dr. Cooper: .^ Phone conversations with you and Dr. TaberstaK were most helpful in resolving the question raised in youar letter of June 4. We are in full agreement with the objec tive of maximizing the credibility of the information you develop under this project, and appreciate your urging a modification of the agreement draft toward this end. 3* ,4. Herewith, then, is the Agreement in the form you indicated would be satisfactory to you, executed on MCA's behalf. Please have the original signed and returned to us, retaining the copy for your records. Sincerely George E. Best Vice President Technical Director Enclosure bcc: */Dr. K. d. Johnson Miss E. V. Tabor - interim copy pending receipt of executed Agreement !DB File Contract File GEB:tp 007100 AGREEMENT between Manufacturing Chemists' Association, Inc. (MCA) and Tabershaw-Cooper Associates, Inc. (TCA) Berkeley, California Under this Agreement, TCA will conduct an epidemiological study of workers exposed to vinyl chloride in plants operated by companies designated by MCA, in accordance with TCA's "A Proposal for a Health Study of Vinyl Chloride Workers," dated March 6, 1973. The objectives of this study are: (1) To compare the mortality of individuals who have worked in vinyl chloride plants with that of the general population corrected for area, age, and sex; (2) To compare mortality patterns within the popu lation of vinyl chloride workers, based upon estimated occupational exposure; and (3) To compare mortality among vinyl chloride workers with the mortality of other occupa tional groups which TCA, Inc., has studied. TCA will survey designated companies, through contacts named by MCA, to determine: (1) Willingness to include plant populations in the study; (2) Location of the plants to be included; and (3) Current work population of workers exposed to vinyl chloride. From personnel records, TCA will record the work experi ence of such workers by Recordak or other suitable methods as determined by TCA. No direct examination of or communication with the workers will be involved, unless requested by company or plant management. CMA 007101 CONFIDENTIAL Subject to Protective Order in Ross v. Conoco, Inc., No. 90-4837 14th Judicial District Court Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana TCA will employ the staff, control the personnel, provide the facilities, and have exclusive control over the expendi ture of funds provided by MCA under this Agreement. TCA is and will be acting as an independent contractor in this con nection, and shall be solely liable and responsible for the payment of any and all legal claims for damages, made by its employees or agents or by any other person or persons, on account of any property damage or personal injury sustained or suffered by, or the death of, any person or persons arising or growing out of or in connection with the performance of this Agreement or any act or omission in connection therewith. As a matter of policy, MCA is committed to full public disclosure of scientific information developed through this project; TCA will not publish nor otherwise release such infor mation without prior MCA knowledge and review. This stipula tion is not to be interpreted as permitting unreasonable delay, nor to inhibit privileged scientific exchange and consultation with personnel of the sponsoring companies in the project's interest. Scientific conclusions and professional judgments arising out of this project shall be the responsibility of TCA, and shall not otherwise be subject to approval. For the purpose of keeping informed, personnel designated by MCA will have access to TCA personnel and facilities en gaged on the project. TCA will furnish brief progress reports (30 copies) to MCA at appropriate stages, but at least every other month. In any case, if a company is to be identified with any portion of a report or release of any kind, prior written approval from the company communicated through MCA will be required. For the services performed by TCA under this Agreement, MCA will provide funds not to exceed $71,345, payable upon receipt of monthly invoices as follows; CMA 007102 (a) For the basic fee of $55,195 -- Eight monthly payments of $6,025 each, and a final payment of $6,995 upon receipt of TCA's CONFIDENTIAL aject to Protective Order in , 'v. Conoco. Inc., No- 90-4837 4th Judicial District Court Parish. Louisiana final report; and (b) For reimbursement of incurred travel expenses and direct costs (records collection film processing; death certificate fees, data proc essing; printing, forms and supp'lies) , no overhead, G&A, or profit to be applied. The nominal term of this Agreement is eight months beginning June 15, 1973. In consideration of advance prep aration to expedite getting the project under way, applicable TCA charges from May 29, 1973, forward will be accepted. It is mutually intended that this Agreement shall remain in effect until completion of the project. If unforeseen circumstances should make sooner termination desirable, it may be terminated by either party thereto on 30 days' notice in writing. In such event, MCA's further compensation to TCA will be limited to reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in terminating the project in an appropriate manner, taking into account the foregoing payment schedule, and TCA will surrender to MCA all data collected and results of work performed under this Agreement. Accepted for: Tabershaw-Cooper Associates, Inc. Signed Title Secretary-Treasurer W. Clark Cooper, M.D. Date June 18, 1973 Accepted for: Manufacturing Chemists' Association, Inc. Title Secretary Treasurer Date June 13, 1973 COHFIDBTTTIAL Subject to Protective Order in Ross v. Conoco, Inc., No. 90-4337 14th Judicial District Cou-t Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana CMA 007103 r iday 30, 1973 "*. Clark Cooper, M.D. Secretary-Treasurer Tabershew-Cooper Associates, P. o. 3ox 772 Berkeley, California 94701 Inc. subject: Epidemiological Survey of Vinyl Chloride Workers Dear Dr. Cooper: Confirming yesterday's phone conversation with Dr. William C-affey, it is our definite expectation to enter into an agreement with you for an epidemiological survey of vinyl chloride workers, pursuant to your proposal dated March 6, 1973. As you are well aware, we are administering a program on the toxicology of vinyl chloride being sponsored by a number of interested chemical manufacturers. Our approval procedure is such that contracting with you must await the formal action of our Board of Direc tors next week. Herewith is an agreement draft which, if satisfactory to you, MCA would plan to sign and forward to you in the week of June 11. Much of the draft incorporates letter of April 20, 1973. May 29, e arrangement in prospect. Dr. Gaffey nitiate activity immediately. You will me for acceptability of charges from 1973^ forward. With appreciation for your interest and continuing attention. Sincerely nONFIDEHTlAli Enclosur cc: Dr. w. R. Gaffey ) ,, Dr. K. D. Johnson ) w/encl. GEB: tp CMA 007104