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2002 SEP 25 AM 9* 29 A The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc 1801 K Street, N.W., Suite 600K Washington, D.C. 20006 202.974.5233 / 202.293.0005 (fax) aweidman@socplas.org Allen C. Weidman, Executive Director, FMG September 16, 2002 Mr. Charles M. Auer Office Director, OPPT U. S. Environmental Protection Agency Ariel Rios Building 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. (7401M) Washington, D.C. 20460 RE: September 12 FMG/EPA web conference attendee list and presentation Dear Mr. Auer: On behalf of The Society of the Plastics Industry, Inc. (SPI) Fluoropolymer Manufacturers Group (FMG) I am submitting the September 12, 2002 web conference participation list and presentation slides. Neither the attendee list nor the presentation slides contain confidential business information. This letter does not contain confidential business information. Please let me know if there are any questions or if you need additional information. CONTAIN NO C 0 f PH I  Page 2 September 16, 2002 FMG/EPA Web Conference Participants 1) FMG: a) Asahi Glass Fluoropolymers i) Kauko Aunio ii) Noel Misa b) Atofina i) Larry Wempe c) Ausimont i) Ginny Hubert d) Daikin i) Ed Lampert ii) Takayuki Nakamura e) Dyneon i) Bill Buxton ii) Mike Cardona iii) David Rurak f) Dupont i) George Millet ii) Jim Sullivan 2) SPI a) Don Duncan b) Bonnie Limbach c) Lynne Harris d) Allen Weidman 3) TRP a) Asahi Glass i) K. Ohnishi b) Atofina i) Tom Werkema c) Clariant i) Reinhard Jung ii) Hans Ludwig Panke d) DuPont i) Steve Korzeniowski ii) Robert Buck iii) Gerry Kennedy e) RAND i) Katie Smythe 4) EPA a) Charlie Auer b) Barbara Leczynski c) Mary Dominiak d) Maryellen W eber e) Oscar Hernandez f) Ward Penberthy g) Greg Fritz 2 FMG/EPA Web Conference Thursday, September 12, 2002 11:00 A.M 3 Objectives Provide a summary of FMG/APME/TRP programs on FPAs in the context of EPA concerns Propose an outline for FMG/TRP/Stephen Johnson presentation 2 Dfinitions Data available - data is available and has been submitted to EPA or will be gathered for submittal to EPA Data Gathering in Progress - FMG, APME, or TRP have sponsored efforts to develop suggested information No data - data does not currently exist and there are currently no efforts sponsored by FMG, APME, or TRP to develop suggested information 3 s Interpretation/Analysis of PFOA Blood Data Questions________Data Available 76 Data Gathering in Progress No Data 42 Key Programs: Potential pathways identified Transformations to APFO being investigated/data being gathered Aggressive programs to reduce exposure and/or understand pathway potential Detailed application analysis underway la. Consumer applications/no heat history - end product testing lb. High profile consumer applications/with heat history - end product testing 2. Heat history applications - APFO degradation profile 3. Industrial applications/no heat history - prioritize for end product testing 4 G Selected Information Needs for a Complete Lifecycle Assessment of PFOA Physical/chemical Properties and Fate and Tranport Questions Data Available 3 Data Gathering in Progress No Data 20 Key Programs: Adsorption/desorption work in progress Volatility from soil and water 5 7 Selected Information Needs for a Complete Lifecycle Assessment of PFOA PFOA Manufacturing, Processing, and Industrial Use Questions________Data Available 65 Data Gathering in Progress No Data 10 Key Programs: Material balance provided summary of fluoropolymer manufacturing sites plus forecasted emissions reductions Processor material balance in progress Plume characterization example available through WV consent order 6 2 Selected Information Needs for a Complete Lifecycle Assessment of PFOA PFOA Consumer Use Note: No known direct consumer uses Questions_______ Data Available 43 Data Gathering in Progress No Data 31 Key Programs: Detailed application analysis underway 7 Selected Information Needs for a Complete Lifecycle Assessment of PFOA PFOA Treatment/Disposal Issues Questions 7 Data Available Data Gathering in Progress No Data 11 Key Programs: Detailed APFO thermal degradation profile to be developed Plume characterization example available through WV consent order 8 \t> Generation of PFOA From Other Chemicals Such as Telomers and Polymers Manufacture/Processing/Disposal o f Chemicals That May Degrade and Contribute to PFOA Blood Levels Questions Data Available Data Gathering in Progress No Data Key Programs: Obtain 3M data on POSF material degradation to PFOA TRP evaluation of Telomer degradation potential Plume characterization example available through WV consent order 9 II Summary Most questions have data available or data gathering in progress FMG plans to consolidate data in one complete summary package including references to scientific documentations Analysis of applications will better define potential for human exposure IX Proposed S. Johnson Meeting Outline Background - APFOUse - Societal Value Toxicity and Environmental Fate and Effect Summary - Summary of existing information - Summary of the ongoing data development activities Possible Routes o f Exposure Summary - Summary of efforts that will reduce/eliminate exposure potential - Summary of efforts to fill in unknown contribution areas Applications Analysis Summary Industry Communications Package ii 13