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lii.iiCTKOMt: Indus I in i:s Association 2001 EYE STIYEET. N W WASHINGTON, D C 20006 < (>. ritctci wm(noton ec June 19, 1975 Mr. Clifford Tuttle Aerovox Industries, Inc. 740 Belleville Ave. Mew Bedford, Mass. 02741 Cliff: A new development In the PCB field. The other day I had a call from Mr. Klelnert, Chief, Surveillance Section, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. He advised that as a j result of action by FDA banning the commercial sale of certain fish taken / in Lake Michigan and the upper Mississippi River due to the levels of PCB /, which have been found, his agency has became quite concerned with this I problem* The Natural Resources Board will consider the matter at a meeting shortly and is expected to hold some hearings later, probably in August, on the extent of the problem and what might be done to reduce the further discharge of PCB trtfo the water. Apparently one action which is under consideration is a banning in the state of the installation of capacitors and transformers using PCB //Another approach apparently being considered is the replacement of the PCB fluid in existing capacitors and transformers. Wh.n I pointed out that capacitors and transforaara are closed eyetome, he responded that they have bean known to develop leaks; there have been Instances of vandalism where holes are shot In capacitors end transformers, and there Is the possibility of spillage In the refilling process or the transportation of PCB. IT the Department docs hold hearings on this matter, Mr. Klelnert will be looking to KIA to provide a witness who can testify as to the need to use PCB In capncltora. Ila has talked to Bill Pepegeorge, who gave him my name, end also planned to talk with A1 Salazar at NEMA about trans formers. Due to the ban on camnerclal fishing, and the concern of sports fishermen and environmental groups, at the least there certainly will ba an Invtstlgatlan of this mattar. MONS 094921 .*>.. I will keep you Informed of developments but suggest you consider the possible need for en Industry witness to pertlclpete In this lovestigetion In e few months. Sincerely, 'T'+ur Tyler Nourse Staff Vice President Parts Division P.S. Do you have any background on why Sweden has a ban or very strict restrictions on the use of PCB? Mr. Klelnert asked about this and so have several other people who are Interested In the PCB matter. MONS 094922