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Proposed Research Program on Mechanisms of Phosgene Injury to the Lungs EXHIBIT A Purpose The purpose of this program, to be collectively funded by voluntary sub scriptions from interested companies, is to provide information on the basic mechanisms Involved in phosgene damage to the lungs. This information is a prerequisite for the determination of a reconmended method of medical treat ment of industrial exposures to phosgene. Initial Project As recommended by the Ad Hoc Task Group on Phosgene Safety composed of representatives of interested member companies, the lnaediate project is that defined in the proposal made by Or. M. F, Frosolono of the.Mt. Sinai Hospital of Cleveland in a letter to MCA dated August 23, 1972. This project Is to be conducted under contracts (a) between MCA and Mt. Sinai Hospital of Cleveland, not to exceed $30,000 and (b) between MCA and Dr. Frosolono for consulting fees regarding the research referred to in (a), not to exceed $3,000. Supervision This research is to be supervised on MCA's behalf by a Technical Task Group composed of one technical representative from each subscribing company plus an MCA staff representative to serve as secretary. Organizationally within MCA, the Task Group is to function under the Juris diction of the Safety and Fire Protection Comnittee. Funding Consnitments have been made by thirteen interested companies in support of this research, up to $3,500 per company. Funds are to be collected in advance of commitments, and disbursements subject to MCA staff clearance and approval. Stipulations The scientific information developed from this program is to be fully dis closed without restriction. For purposes of consistency and control, however, all releases are to be made through MCA only, normally based on Task Force recom mendations as to nature and timing. This requirement is not to preclude pri vate scientific Interchange of non'competitive information which will be useful, nor relevant private cosnunlcation among subscribing companies and organizations; the staff representative to be informed of all such interchanges and communications. Operation The Task Group will be governed by MCA's "General Principles Applicable to the Structure and Operations of Conmittees" and the Rules of Organization and Procedure of the Safety and Fire Protection Committee. MCA EC - 10/10/72 BD - 11/20/72 CMA 036207