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agenda VI TECHNICAL COMMITTEE Otto H. York center for Environ. Eng. and Science NJ Institute of Technology 138 Warren Street ' " Newark, New Jersey Thursday March 12, 1992 8:30a-3:00p 8140a . III. Objective of Meeting * R. McCreedy 'VC - ./`'yV: : .*/ n:r.r _,/ *^*^ExpejCiinental: Test :;'-!""/'`progr8un'- *j'-, sea 'sub Task - :-': ... ^ ; ',' ingJin, Orlando ;.<.. K/< , `, ,.;. . (Polyolefins' ' '- f/P. Lloyd l; -;''f^ v'-v ''?-Wh f-' i ,,`, * .;, 'Jr- - /:3?actory^Mutual Testing : v::,,;- H. J. Mall _ ^1 -*,< ;Contac^with A. -TcTTT pyy^ . ,," .. :.; `"^'^Completionfbate'and Costs"' \yX-'k-^s. ?;*!,, y'. - --, -V,-*V,.` V'" "w'" ' 1 lr,",,,' v ^ v.;;:.v;, . -vt*. Vv-'i ;-:. ^lt$l Maresca Viy "'..jJj/Sfi ' ` ,J7" 'ri ' ' ` '-.5S,` . 3J fio CO "' isrHV*'' '_' , ' ' `X'-,' * ' ` ,,- ' 4~ '` _ * * . ,`V. y . fj' ,* ,m,y "=* v ' V*- -v - 'ibfcV .1 . " >'T ""- ' 1-'/'' .- ` .-*! Jj-Jn.k--', ` 1,' ...^ .1 *. i- -J -1 .' 1 J ^^ ^ ' ^ ^^ ^- Antitrust Reminder Group activities of compe..tors are inherently suspect under the antitrust laws. Many agreements among competitors, however, are both legal and beneficial to the industry. The best vehicle for enjoying the benefits of permitted agreements among competitors while avoiding the pitfalls of illegal agreements is by belonging to a trade association like SPI which takes its obligations in this regard very seriously. All SPI staff members are well versed in antitrust matters and the association relies heavily on their judgment to see that topics which may give an appearancetof an agreement that would violate the antitrust laws are not discussed at SPI meetingsTThe fact that an SPI staff member is present at a how far a discussion can proceed before it (responsibility of each member in the first instance to'avoid raising improper subjects forWscussion. This reminder has been prepared to assure that participants in SPI meetings are awareof this obligation. The Dos and Don'ts presented below highlight only the most basic antitrust principles. Each participantinah SPI meeting should be thoroughly familiar with the SPI Bulletin, "The Antitrust Laws and You--: A Guide and Introduction to an Understanding of the Federal Antitrust Laws," and should consult counsel in all cases involving specificjsituatiohs, interpretations, or advice. :y \$$t nJac!regarding:..,/.^; irentials, mark*ups; discounts, allovigw &ts,'production, capadity. inventories* {b) Industry pricing policies', pri^|ev|^^|^B|:bahges, ^differentials, etc. r (c) Changes in industry production, capacity or inventories. s (d) Bids on contracts for particular products: procedures for responding to bid invitations. ' (6) Plans of indivibiial cbmpanfes^cori(^i^fri^J^e*besign,`production, distribution or marketing of particular products, including proposed terriforias or customers. (f) Matters relating toactual or potential individual suppliers that might have the effect of excluding them from any market or of influencing the business conduct of firms toward such suppliers or customers. . t ; 2. Do not discuss or exchange ir\forrpatipn r^g^rding the above matters during social gatherings incidental to SPI-sponsored meetings^eye^i^-jest. ^ 3. Do not meet without SPI staff or'(xiunsel presjent. .. M , * A * '; ` / ' .. 1.,Adhere,,to prepared agenbas^o^^^ any time meeting minutes do not accurately reflect the: matters which transpired. ^; ,2. Understand the purposes and authority of ^achSPIgroup in which you participate. ^, , 3. Consult with the SPI General CoUnsei and your company counsel on all antitrust questions relating ?3 n>' ^ 10: 00a -2- 6. NFPA/NEC - No Report - Continue on agenda until after May 1992 final vote on NEC code panel recommenations. 7 Other /rsr B. Incineration - Swedish/Norwegian Studies ^ R. Magee * 10:30a lOKSa 11:00a 11:20a 12:00 J*0 fuss' 1: OOp \l. \/2. Next Meeting - May 14-15,1992 in Umea. Response to comments on January, 1992 monthly report. Radioactive Labelled PVC - Norwegian Studies Group 3. Recovery of HC1 from Incineration Processes (Literature Review) C Life Cycle Analysis R. Magee tr A"- 1. Completion of Chem Systems Report R. McCreedy 2. Product Benefits Committee R. Gottesman of Product Stewardship Task Force of Partnership on Plastics Progress 3. Tellus Report R. Burnett 4. Release of Chem Systems Report to Outside Parties Group BREAK D. Medical/Health Effects 1. Publications from SwRI work R. Hinderer 2. Compendium of Fire Toxicity Publications V. Update on VIGOR/Recycling Activities R. Burnett LUNCH VI. Solv nt Cement Issu s - SCAQM - Update D. Goodman R&S 144498 / 'T/t* / ^ 1: 30p X:45p J S*), S'. 2:15p > V'l' ^ 2:45p Sc? ssS'*' 2:5 Op 3: OOp -3VII. Sensory Irritation - Indoor Air Pollution - Anderson Laboratories (Monitoring ASTM Activities) VIII. New Business A. Unit Risk Factors/VCM B. Other IX. Budget for FX *92-*93 X. Review of Assignments XI. Next Meeting Date & Location XII. Adjournment -- /S'A L. Fishbein R. JtoCreedy/ F. Borrelli Group R. Burnett R. McCreedy 30 C/> t* 4i 4* <0 <0