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^!A& 12 1973
GLIDDEN-DURKEE
DIVISION OP BOM CORPORATION
Fo r m 136
Ph n IId n U S. A. 4/71
FROM
W. J. Bennis
CITY Cleveland 4Ull5
ANSWERING LETTER OF
SUBJECT DETROIT LEAD ORDINANCE
DATE March 1,1973 FOR Mr. R. Jf. Haviland, Central //
cc{ Mr. I. J. Foote, UCB Mr. R. B. Simpson, *' Mr. R. L. Zartman, " Mr. 0. R. Doolittle,?'
| Enclosed is a copy of correspondence concerning a proposed lead-based paint
j ordinance for the city of Detroit. This information from the National
i Paint and Coatings Association- was forwarded through R. B. Sinrpsom In
j reviewing the proposed ordinance, which is expected to become effective
within the next few days, there appears to be several points which will
require consideration above those restrictions which are part of the '
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national regulations.
The Detroit ordinance would require specific labeling or the use of label
stickers on materials which are in excess of 0.5 percent lead. This is -
more restrictive"than.tne national program in that the national level
deals with the interstate shipment of goods while the Detroit ordinance
pertains to the sale of goods. In addition, the Detroit ordinance requires -
a lead warning label for industrial products in containers up to and including
55 gallon drums. The deadline for this labeling will be 30 days after the
effective date of the Detroit Ordinance.
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I am not sure who has been assigned the responsibility within the C&R Group ^. for review of this type information, and I am forwarding this to your attention so that you might evaluate the need for further action.
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WJB'.cme Enc,
W. J. Bennis
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