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ENVIRONMENTAL CASE RD&E ANNUAL CONFERENCE REPORT
1979
Case Summary November 14, 1979
2:00 p,m.
Prepared By:
Mike Kelty Fred Ferguson Larry Robinson A1 Davidson
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J. Kilsheiiaer (F~l) J. Simmons J. Long P. Griffin G. Higinbotham R. Bangs G. Smith J. Born F. Ferguson M. Kageyama A. Terzis
A. Davidson B. Baxter J. Timmons D. Grucnbaum C. Abegg
S. Stuckert G. McVey L* Robinson R. Wietalmann J. Groin W. Mixson
L. Smith R. Sanders R. Malone H. Bhalla J. Frelich E. Dade
R. Schneider W. Schrader M. Guerry J, Braun
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Environmental Case Case Summary
November 14, 1979
Work continued in all three projects of the Environmental Case to meet
their respective objectives:
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Evaluation of the human eye irritation potential of present and proposed product formulations continuesunder the Eye Toxicology Project (92065) - Fred Ferguson.
Monitoring of regional vermiculite ores and the worker environ ment for OSHA - regulated asbestiform minerals continues under the Vermiculite Contamination Investigation (92075) - A1 Davidson.
'Studies investigating the fate of fertilizer applied to turfgrass
are in progress under the Effect of Fertilizer On Water Quality
Project (92085) - Larry Robinson.
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X. Summary of 1979 Activity
During 1979 53 product formulations were submitted for eye irrita tion testing. This brings to a total of 65 formulations that have been Submitted since November, 1977 (Appendix 1). These represent a total of 21 fertilizers and 44 pesticide formulations. All fertilizers tested now require a CAUTION signal word under criteria of the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Of the 44 pesticides tested; 6 retain the CAUTION designation; 9 are classified as DANGER; and 29 must have a WARNING label.
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Forty-three samples of regional vermiculite ores and the worker environment were sampled during 1979. These were subjected to varied test procedures to determine if asbestiform minerals were present. The results are attached (Appendix II). Generally, the ores can be ranked in the following way according to asbestos
content: South African << South Carolina *= Libby = Virginia. Asbestos fibers have been detected in the worker environment, but these counts are well below maximum tolerable levels.
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The test utilizing the leaching lysimetere near the bypass in
Marysville are continuing. All data from this summer and fall
are not yet in, but results appear to confirm last summer's data.
That is, there appears to be no significant difference in.
leaching between Turf Builder, Fairway, urea and controls. Much
more leaching was noted from ammonium nitrate. No significant
difference was noted between 0,45# N/M monthly and 0.9# N/m
bi-monthly on leaching. The 2x rate, 1.8# N/M bi-monthly caused the
most leaching.
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This year an improved irrigation system was installed which should allow better detection of differences among treatments due to more uniform watering.
An updated report is due from Dr. George Snyder in Fort Lauderdale His preliminary results showed most leaching occurred from Ca(N0-)? and urea, with much less from IBDU, MU (34X CWIN), SCU-64, SCU-8; Z
Check, TVA-SCU and UF {in that order).
A "Fate of Nitrogen" Workshop is scheduled for November 29 and 30, 1979. The objective of the workshop is to bring together a group of experts of diverse backgrounds to discuss the problems associated with nitrate pollution. To be considered are the following:
1. The scope of the pollution problem.
2. Factors which minimize the pollution.
3. Directions for future research.
XI. Plans and Objectives - 1980 Program
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Twenty-two retail products and 39 ProTurf products require new eye toxicology testing. This testing will be done by November, 1980.
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A proposed sampling protocol for monitoring asbestos is currently being circulated for approval and adoption (Appendix III). Sampling of regional vermiculite ores and the worker environment for the presence of asbestiform minerals will continue.
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The barrel leaching study in Marysville and the Fort Lauderdale study will continue for one year or more. In addition, porous cups should be installed in Marysville in order to collect leaching data under more natural conditions.
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APPENDIX I EYE IRRITATION TEST RESULTS
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I. List of Retail Products and Proposed Products With New Eye Toxicology Da
F-7627 F-7888 F-7888 F-7673
F-9025 F-8509 F--8100 F-8428 F-7787 F-8.500 F-8500
F-5314 F-8785 F-7529 F-8286 F-8297 F-8649 F-7530 F-7988 F-7921 F-7384 F-8429 F--1813 F-6447 F-5437 F-6018 F--5314 F-5314 F-7905 F-7381 F-3586
Turf Builder 26-3-3
Improved Turf Builder(N) 27-3-3
Turf Builder-W 27-3-3
Turf Builder(S) {FAS)
Turf Builder S {Fe$04`7H20)
Turf Builder Polyform
Turf Builder(E)
Lawn Pro Super Turf Builder N(HD)
Lawn Pro Super Turf Builder W
Lawn Pro Super Turf Builder I(HD)
Lawn Pro Super Turf Builder(S) (HD)
Starter Fertilizer
Bermudagrass Fertilizer
Turf Builder Plus Halts
Improved Turf Builder Plus Halts(N) 7.5 Ib/A
Improved Turf Builder Plus Halts I 7.5 lb/A
Improved Turf Builder Plus Halts W/S 7.5 lb/A
Turf Builder Plus 2
Improved Turf Builder Plus 2
New Bonus S
Turf Builder Plus Moss Control
Summer Insect Control Plus Fertilizer
Lawn Weed Control
Grow Flowers
Grow Shrubs and Trees
Grow Acid Loving Plants
Grow Transplants
Vegetable Garden Fertilizer
Spoon Fed Care
Lawn Moss Control With .Fertilizer
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II. Retail - Present Products With No New Eye Toxicology Data
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F-6949 F-6928 F-5419 F-6976 F-7679 F-7645 F-7054 F-7645 F-6713 F-6789 F-6669 F-6927 F-6457 F--6617 F-6617 F-6459 F-4805 F-6563 F-5263 F-7718 F-7717
Turf Builder With Naits{Dacthal) .
Super Turf Builder Plus Halts
Crabgrass Preventer and Dandelion Control & Fertilizer
Starter Fertilizer With Crabgrass Preventer
Super Halts Plus
Turf Builder Plus 2 for Iron DeficientSoils - I
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Turf Builder Plus 2 for Grass W/S
Lawn Pro Super Turf Builder Plus 2{N)
Lawn Pro STB +2 For Iron Deficient Soil (I)
Lawn Pro STB+2 For Grass W/S
Bonus D
Super Bonus For Dichondra
Turf Builder Plus Lawn Disease Preventer
Lawn Insect Control Plus Fertilizer
Western Lawn Insect Control Plus Fertilizer
Chinch Bug Control Plus Fertilizer
Lawn Insect Control
Western Lawn Insect Control/Kwit
Summer Crabgrass Control
Lawn Disease Preventer
Spot Dandelion Control
Spot Grass and Weed Control
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F-8500 F-8426 F-8160
F-5410 F-8506 F-5749 F-8427 F-8423 F-8404 F-5437 F-6619 F-8403
F-7507 F-6560 F-2450 F-7212 F-3474 F-4358 F-8425 F-6617 F-6474 F-6722 F-96 F-6472 F-6385 F-5441 F-6481 F-6459 F-6987 F-7719 F-6479 F-6617 F-6457 F-7291 F-8079 F-8807 F-8134
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HD Nitrogen Fertilizer
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Fertilizer Plus Dicot Weed Control II
California Fertilizer Plus Fungicide
Fertilizer Plus 101BS Fungicide
FF - II
Fertilizer + Fungicide
HD Fertilizer Plus DSB Fungicide
Fertilizer Plus Insecticide III
Weedgrass Preventer
K06 Weed Control
Broad Spectrum Fungicide
101 Broad Spectrum Fungicide
Systemic Fungicide
Fungicide III
Fingicide II
Insecticide One
Insecticide III
Nematocide/Insecticide
Selective Poa Annua Control
Fertilizer Plus Insecticide III
Lawn Insect Control Plus Fertilizer
Fertilizer and Crabgrass Preventer
ProGrow Container Fertilizer
ProGrow Premix Fertilizer Plus Minors
ProGrow Container Fertilizer(HD)
ProGrow Ornamental Herbicide I
ProGrow Container Fertilizer Plus
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House Plant Insecticide(Not a granular)
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ProTurf Fertilizer Plus DSB Fungicide(TD-1771)
Present Turf Builder Plus Halts 10 Ibs/Acre Active - Non Free Urea Base
Ornamental Herbicide Proposed Backup Formula - Ronstar 4 lbs/A on Polyform HD 10 lbs 4/M
Turf Builder Plus 2, W/S Backup with MCPP/MCPA
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F-9350 . F-7384 F-7893 F-8649
F-8456 F-8743
F-8208
Turf Builder Plus 2 (I) Polyform Backup MCPP/MCPA
Improved Turf Builder Plus 2 Backup MCPP/MCPA {Varying Rate of 1 & 6).
Improved Turf Builder Plus 2 Backup MCPP/MCPA (Varying Rate of 1 & 6).
Turf Builder Plus Moss Control {PCP)
Improved Turf Builder Plus Halts M/S 10 Ibs/A Active
Improved Turf Builder Plus Halts W/S 75 Ibs/A Active (I of 3 samples).
Turf Builder Plus 2 (1) Polyform
Backup MCPP/MCPA
Ornamental Herbicide (Value Added) Ronstar/Surflan Backup
Vegetable Garden Insecticide (Biatrol Plus)
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2. Final Product
Turf Builder - Marysville
8. Test Frequency and costs
1. First Year - Six Times (establish working base lines)
February April June
August October ' December
Cost-$6,800 .plus 120 man hours per year. An additional cost of $1,500 plus 18 man hours would be needed to test Marysville as the sampling source for Virginia ore.
2. Following years - Four times
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September December
Cost-$3,6Q0 plus 60 man hours per year. (cost based on 1979 pricing)
C. Responsibility
1. Sampling - Quality Assurance
2. Sample preparation + Analysis - Analytical Research
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II. AIR MONITORING
A. Marysville Production Area Monitoring - Trlonized Plant
1. Vermlculite Unloading Area 2. Expander Operations Area
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The working baseline information has been established for the Trionized Plant so the following represents a maintenance audit.
Three test periods a year - Vermiculite unloading & expander operation areas are tested, on each test period. The remaining areasare tested on at least one of these periods.
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Warehouse- Obtain a 1 cubic foot sample with a shovel from several different locations on the storage pile,
2, All samples are to be split down to appropriate size in the QA lab oratory using a 1;1 splitter.
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