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AGENDA Meeting of the MCA Board of Directors 10:30 a.m. (CST), Tuesday, March 11, 1969 Hotel America (Concourse A), Houston, Texas i ~ i 1 I. OPENING REMARKS AND INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS. II. ( 1 III. MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 11, 1969, MEETING. REPORT OF THE SECRETARY-TREASURER. (Enclosure) 1 IV. 1 1 1 1, BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (a) Membership Committee Report of Chemplex Company. Application (b) Washington, D. C. Regional Meeting and President's Reception, April 14-15, 1969. (c) 97th Annual Meeting, June 11-14, 1969. COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS. (Enclosure) VI. STAFF REPORT. 1 VII. COMMITTEE REPORT. Labels and Precautionary Information Committee - Edward J. Masek, Chairman VIII. TEXAS CHEMICAL COUNCIL PRESENTATION. "The Texas Chemical Industry: Problems, Progress, and Future Prospects" IX. ADJOURNMENT. Reception and luncheon will follow in the Rendezvous Room. 1 Next Meeting of the Directors -- The Madison, Washington, D. C. , 8:30 a.m. (EST), Tuesday, April 15, 1969 (Breakfast Meeting). CMA 069005 1199 MINUTES of the One Hundred Eighty-Fourth Meeting of the Directors of the Manufacturing Chemists'Association, Inc. , Held at the Hotel America, Houston, Texas, Tuesday, March 11, 1969* at 10:30 a.m. There were present Carl A. Gerstacker, Chairman John W. Brooks C. B. McCoy F. Leonard Bryant W. Kenneth Menke E. E. Chipman Joseph A. Neubauer George H. Decker L. J. Polite, Jr. Louis K. Eilers Charles H. Rybolt J ohn L. G ill is Clifford D. Siverd Ralph K. Gottshall Charles W. Smith Roger W. Gunder Jack B. St. Clair Leonard Hynes Harold E. Thayer Earl T. McBee James R. Carnes Alternates: Stanley H. Anonsen (for Harold E. Thayer) J. E. Burrell (for Joseph A. Neubauer) James W. Kettle (for Roger W. Gunder) John K. McKinley (for Maurice F. Granville) Harry D. McNeeley (for Louis K. Eilers) Thomas B. Nantz (for Harry B. Warner) Frank J. Pizzitola (for John W. Brooks) Derek Richardson (for Charles W. Smith) R. C. Swain (for Clifford D, Siverd) Donald O. Swan (for C. C. Garvin, Jr.) Nels E. Sylvander (for Charles H. Rybolt) Robert M. Thomas (for Earl T. McBee) Henry J. Whitson (for Edward R. Rowley) General Counsel: Lloyd Symington Present by invitation: Other company representatives appearing on the list of registrants for the overall two-day program at tached as Exhibit A. I. OPENING REMARKS AND INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS. In calling the meeting to order, Chairman Gerstacker welcomed the representatives of MCA and Texas Chemical Council member companies and commended Mr. H. H. Imray, President of the Texas Chemical Council, upon his remarks at the TCC dinner for regional meeting registrants on the previous evening, copy appended as Exhibit B. At Dr. Gerstacker's request, those present stood and introduced them selves and gave their company affiliations. CMA 069006 1200 H. MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 11, 1969, MEETING. The Minutes of the February 11, 1969, meeting of the Board of Directors were approved as submitted to the members. III. REPORT OF THE SECRETARY-TREASURER. The financial report for the nine months ending February 28, 1969, was summarized by the Secretary-Treasurer. ON MOTION, duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: That the report be accepted and placed on file. IV. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (a) Membership Committee -- Application of Chemplex Company. Chairman Menke of the Membership Committee reported that that committee had considered the application of Chemplex Company for member ship in the Association, had found it to be eligible, and recommended approval by the Board of Directors. ON MOTION, duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: That the application of Chem plex Company for membership in the Association be approved, subject to the 30-day notification of members provided by Article III, Section 4 of the By-Laws, (b) Washington, D. C. Regional Meeting and President's Reception, April 14-15, 1969. General Decker briefly reviewed the plans for the Washington Regional Meeting, including the annual reception for Members of Congress and Government officials from 6-8 p. m. on Monday, April 14, 1969, at the Army and Navy (Town) Club and the breakfast meet ing of the Board of Directors at The Madison (Hotel) on Tuesday morning, April 15 at 8:30 a. m. Directors desiring accommodations from the block of sleeping rooms reserved by The Madison for the MCA meeting were urged to make their reservations promptly with the hotel direct. (c) 97th Annual Meeting, June 11-14, 1969- Mr. Harrison reported that detailed information concerning the Association1 s 97th Annual Meeting to be held at The Greenbrier June 12-14, 1969, had been mailed on March 3 and that registration requests were already being received. Efforts to obtain a noted speaker for the Annual Meeting are being pursued vigorously and it is hoped to announce the names of the speakers for both the Business Session on June 12 and the Annual Banquet on June 13 at an early date. i CMA 069007 V. COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS. 1201 (a) Ad Hoc Committee on Economic Assistance to Industry for Pollution Control, R. G. Ernest, Enjay Chemical Company (b) Air Quality Committee. Curt B. Beck, Cabot Corporation Paul W. McDaniel, Union Carbide Corporation Edward W. Kleppinger, Celanese Corporation (c) Chemical Industry Council Advisory Committee. James H. Gardner, Armour Industrial Chemical Company A. N. Wohlwend, Air Reduction Company (d) Safety and Fire Protection Committee. Sanford Schreiber, Allied Chemical Corporation (e) Water Resources Committee. C. L. Sercu, The Dow Chemical Company - As Chairman* J. F. Byrd, The Procter & Gamble Company - As Vice Chairman* L. W. Foltz, Cabot Corporation G. J. Hanks, Union Carbide Corporation M, W. Marsh, Mallinckrodt Chemical Works S. S. Paist, Rohm and Haas Company *Term of office to be effective June 1, 1969. VI. STAFF REPORT. General Decker reported on developments in the Association's program of projects and activities since the last meeting copy appended as Exhibit C. VII. COMMITTEE REPORT. Chairman Edward J. Masek of the MCA Labels and Precautionary Information Committee reported on projects and activities of that committee, copy appended as Exhibit D. VIII. TEXAS CHEMICAL COUNCIL PRESENTATION. Mr. H. H, Imray, President of the Texas Chemical Council, introduced Harry P. Whitworth, TCC Counsel, who gave a presentation entitled "The Texas Chemical Industry: Problems, Progress, and Future Prospects, " emphasizing need for closer communications between MCA and TCC, expressing appreciation for technical assistance provided by MCA and CMA 069008 ii 7 I I a 1202 its member companies and summarizing the favorable governmental, tax and legislative climate for business in Texas as well as current problems with respect to air and water pollution. There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was unanimously resolved to adjourn for the reception and luncheon constituting the final events of the regional meeting. f /ames R. Carnes '^secretary.-Treasurer Certified Correct; ` Carl A, Gerstacker Chairman *sr 1 CMA 069009 EXHIBIT A Registrants for MCA Board of Directors Meeting and Related Events Hotel America, Houston, Texas -- March 10-11, 1969________ American Cyanamid Company Clifford D. Siverd Robert C. Swain American Zinc Company E. A. Custer Amoco Chemicals Corporation L. H. Huth Ashland Chemical Company ^Charles M. McKay Atlas Chemical Industries, Inc. Ralph K Gottshall Borden Inc/Chemical Division Harry Wechsler Canadian Industires Limited Leonard Hynes Celanese Corporation John W. Brooks P. H. Conze J. R. Glatthaar F. J. Pizzitola F. W. Theis . Homer C. Wilson Diamond Shamrock Corporation W., J. Butler Edward J. Masek. ' Dixie Chemical Company *StanleyC. Morian The Dow Chemical Company Carl A. Gerstacker D. L. Rooke E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Company D. E. Anderson T. T. Chase R. F Cocker ill R. E. Jackson C. B. McCoy ' E. F. Ruppe Duval Corporation D. J. Bourne Eastman Kodak Company Louis K. Eilers H. H. Imray H. D. McNeeley El Paso Products Company Jesse L. Owens Enjay Chemical Company ^Charles Downs M. E. Gillis ^Robert Ives Robert Love #D. A. Smith D. O, Swan Essex Chemical Corporation L. John Polite, Jr. Ethyl Corporation *James M. Gill GAF Corporation H. H. Tiedemann B. F. Goodrich Chemical Company Thomas B. Nantz Goodrich-Gulf Chemicals, Inc. Z. D. Bonner CMA 069010 Great Lakes Chemical Corporation Earl T. McBee Robert M. Thomas Gulf Oil Corporation David L. Matthews Gulf Resources & Chemical Corporation Donald W. Marshall Hooker Chemical Corporation F. Leonard Bryant Jefferson Chemical Company D. L. Griswold P. R , Monaghan ^G. T, Plunkett R. M. Roach ^'L R. Strawn Leva, Hawes, Symington, Martin fc Oppenheimer Lloyd Symington The Lubrizol Corporation Paul L. Carll P. L. Krug Nalco Chemical Company L. L. Bott National Lead Company Harry J. Whitson Occidental Chemical Corporation A. P. Gates Olin Mathieson Chemical-Corporation Richard Hiendlmayr Derek Richardson Charles W. Smith James E. Troyan Pearsall Corporation Mason P. Pearsall Pennsalt Chemicals Corporation 'i'R. V. Laitner J, McWhirter Petro-Tex Chemical Corporation S. T. Ellis Phelps Dodge Refining Corporation M. S. Bell Mallinckrodt Chemical Works Stanley H. Anonsen Harold E Thayer Phillips Petroleum Company T. L. Cubbage '`W. D, Payton Manufacturing Chemists Association James R Carnes George H. Decker E. Bruce Harrison Menchem Company John T. Files Monsanto Company Robert V. Butz John L. Gillis W F. Zimmerman PPG Industries, Inc. , Chemical Division J. E. Burrell J. R. Farst S. J. Hultman J. A. Neubauer T. R. Rudolf Productol Chemical Company E. E. Chipman Reichhold Chemicals, Inc. *D. E. Leever CMA 069011 -3- Rexall Chemical Company Harold E. Fife Blaine Kuist Reynolds Metals Company R. H. Fetherston Rohm and Haas Company Donald L. Feiley G. R. Walton, Jr. Shell Chemical Company W. A. Gabig Jack B. St. Clair Sinclair-Koppers Company Robert F. Seubert Sinclair Oil Corporation, Chemical Division *W. D Luening Southwest Chemical & Plastics Company T. B. Hudson Stuaffer Chemical Company G. W. Coleman Roger W. Gunder James W. Kettle H. C. Snowden Texas Chemical Council *Hugh M. Patterson Harry P. Whitworth Olan Brewer Union Carbide Corporation C. M. Blair, Jr. Union Oil Company of California, A meric an Mineral Spirits Company Div. Edward M. Toby Universal Oil Products Company R. E. Gaynor W. W. Tyler USS Chemicals, Division of United States Steel Corporation W. Kenneth Menke Vulcan Materials Company JohnE. Wood, HI Wallace fc Tiernan Inc. ^Bernard M. Kelly ^Edward J. Lebeau C. H. Rybolt N. E. Sylvander Tenneco Chemicals, Inc. Frank L. Fadgitt Texaco Inc. B. V. Cornwall John K. McKinley Texas Alkyls, Inc. *R. H. Ankers *March 10 only. CMA 069012 EXHIBIT B Remarks of Mr. H. H. Imray, President Texas Chemical Council at the Regional Meeting of the MCA Board of Directors Houston, Texas -- March 10, 1969 Mr. Gerstacker and your associates with the MCA, on behalf of our Texas Chemical Council, we would like to take this opportunity to express our feelings toward your organization. It has been several'years since we last held one of these joint meet ings. The fellowship aspect alone makes the occasion worthwhile from our point of view, -- we always thoroughly enjoy being with you. We Would like to do this far more often. I will make a few observations which I hope you will feel are appro priate to this occasion. Above and beyond the fellowship, it seems to me that the occasion has an added significance. As you may know, our Council was the first of such state organiza tions. When it was conceived and organized about 17 years ago, we had the active help of the MCA. We needed that help and have been grateful for it ever^ since. The original objective of our Council was rather narrow in scope, -namely, to be a watchdog over those interests of the chemical industry at the state level which did not by their nature lend themselves to being adequately served by other trade associations. It was for this reason it was decided best at that time to have no formal affiliation with the MCA. Over the intervening years, that original objective remains the pri mary one and in our judgment rightly so. Particularly in recent years our activities have broadened into other areas. These areas concern subjects which are common to our membership and do not involve proprietary information. They are best typified by our standing committees on air, water and safety. These are active, working committees staffed by competent volunteer experts in their respective fields. There is another debt we owe to the MCA which I would like to ack nowledge. I am referring to your help to us in recent months in our dealings with state agencies regarding regulations on air and water. This help has been generous, timely and very effective. You see, you helped us in the beginning and you still are. The circumstances I have mentioned, and there are others, are testimony to the fact that our Council is heading in the direction of what I CMA 069013 choose to call anMCA-type organization. We feel this is sound. This is based upon the conclusions of a special evaluation committee which 1< made a critical review of our Council objectives and program. Our mo in that direction has been measured, and there may be some who feel 01 ress has been a little too cautious. It seems to me that the real significance of all this and the re mention it here tonight is that our community of interest with the MCA ; to be growing rather than diminishing. We feel this is good. It'leads n suggest that consideration might well be given by the MCA to the advisa and feasibility of seeking ways and means of strengthening the ties that MCA to state organizations such as ours. I have in mind technical subj primarily. I have no preconceived ideas on this. I am not beating any All that is being proposed is that it might be worthwhile to explore the bilities. Again, thank you for coming and being our guests this evenin STAFF REPORT March 11, 1969 Presented by General G. H. Decker EXHIBIT C Following study of returns to a questionnaire sent to Executive Con tacts, MCA has embarked on an all-out effort to bring about elimination of mandatory controls on U. S. foreign direct investment. Practically all our member companies engaged in foreign operations oppose the controls and a variety of problems resulting from the mandatory program have been identified. We are working closely with Rep. John V. Tunney (D-Calif. ), who introduced House Concurrent Resolution 85 calling for an end to the mandatory program, in laying the groundwork for hearings and lining up an effective array of witnesses. Realizing that we cannot depend solely on our own member com panies for testimony, we have contacted many firms in other industries and have invited them to participate and support our efforts. Other trade associa tions also have been contacted for the same purpose. The Balance of Payments Committee recommends that MCA present testimony at hearings expected to be held by the House Foreign Affairs Com mittee later this month. This we are planning to do. But additional witnesses from the chemical industry would be helpful if any of you can see your way clear to testify. While it would be useful to cite specific problems experienced as a result of the mandatory controls, it would be equally helpful to testify as to adverse effects anticipated if the controls are indefinitely prolonged. The Nixon Administration may modify the regulations but it would seem far better if the mandatory program were terminated completely on a phased-out basis. If the control apparatus is left residual in the Executive Branch, the controls could be reimposed when political or economic expedi ency dictates. It is clear this authority should repose in the Congress, not in executive fiat. If prolonged, the controls would probably become a perma nent fixture and thus a part of U. S. foreign economic policy, creating in tolerable uncertainties for American companies with foreign operations. Rep. Tunney addressed the MCA's Chemical Forum Luncheon in Washington last week and made an effective case for removal of the controls. I am sending a copy of his remarks to all Executive Contacts and think it would be useful for individual companies to indicate to Rep. Tunney their support of his position. CMA069015 r 2- - The House Ways and Means Committee has undertaken extensive hearings on the broad subject of tax reforms. At its February 12 meeting, our Tax Policy Committee reviewed the specific subject areas which the Ways and Means Committee plans to cover and has recommended that MCA request to testify on two of the subjects and submit written statements concerning three additional items. In line with the Tax Policy Committee's recommendations we have asked that MCA witnesses be permitted to testify on the subjects "Moving Ex penses" and "Foreign Tax Credits." We have, however, been informed by the Ways and Means Committee counsel that we will be limited to testifying orally on one subject only, namely "Foreign Tax Credits," but that we are welcome to submit written statements for the record on other subjects. We have already submitted a written statement on "Tax-Exempt Organizations" and plan to sub mit additional statements on "Moving Expenses, " "Deferred Executive Compen sation, " and "Real Estate Depreciation. " We have also notified all MCA members of the tax hearings and suggested that individual companies submit written statements to the Ways and Means Committee on those specific tax reform items which they favor or oppose. ^ca{cslc^e5{c9}i:sf:^i I am especially pleased to be able to tell you that the long-awaited report on MCA's survey of member companies on control of air and water pollution and solid waste disposal has been published in the form of an attrac tive booklet. A press conference was held on March 4 in connection with its public release, at which I was assisted by Mr. James H. Rook of American Cyanamid, chairman of the Water Resources Committee, Mr. Emmet F. Spencer, Jr. of FMC, a member of the Air Quality Committee, and Mr. George E. Best, MCA's Technical Director. Copies of the booklet were mailed to member company Executive Contacts late last week. I believe this report impressively documents the industry's dedica tion to a better environment, and I want to express my appreciation for the extraordinary efforts by our member companies to supply the information on which it is based. :!c }|c )Js s|; # s|i On March 5, Mr. Rook, accompanied by Mr. Spencer, testifiedfor MCA before the House Public Works Committee on pending water pollution bills. As in Senate hearings several weeks earlier, we supported certifica tion by the state or interstate water pollution control agencies (as in H.R. 4148), in regard to compliance with water quality standards for activities CMA 069016 -3- carried out under Federal license or permit. In addition, our statement rec ommended against a bill (H.R. 641) to establish a Federal Water Commission of five members appointed by the President which would have overriding authority over all aspects of water resources management, including pollution control. During the past month, MCA has submitted formal views to regula tory groups on two packaging questions: (1) Recommended modification of an overly restrictive DOT proposal regarding polyethylene permeability which, if applied literally, would eliminate poleythylene from all packaging; and (2) Oppo-sed a carrier proposal which would require plastic liners for fibre drums containing synthetic plastic materials, regardless of purpose to be served. We also reiterated to the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare MCA's earlier position on proposed regulations covering "Current Good Manufactur ing Practice (Sanitation) in Manufacture, Processing, Packing, or Holding of Human Foods, " namely, that these regulations should not apply to the manu facture of chemicals used for components of foods. In responding to DOT Docket HM-12, MCA opposed the adoption of a new proposed procedure regarding special permits which it was felt would discourage innovation and initiative in developing new packaging techniques and fail to provide for maintaining confidentiality of information. s;s 3); 3]; J',5 Included for U. S. Coast Guard public hearing on March 24 is the proposed new Subchapter "O" on Bulk Dangerous Cargoes, a set of regulations for water transportation concerning hazards other than the conventional ones of flammability and combustibility. Through membership on the Chemical Transportation Advisory Panel, industry representatives were instrumental in the development of the new proposed regulations which represent a land mark in industry-government cooperation. si; $ s|s sji sis sf: sj; Mr. P. J. Callan of Eastman Kodak has been reappointed as MCA representative to the Piping and Process Equipment standards Board of the USA Standards Institute for 1969-70. Mr. Callan was recently elected PRESB chairman. *. 1 CMA 069017 -4- A matter of continuing concern to our industry is the possible effect of current draft policy on the future supply of scientists and engineers. A recent survey by the Scientific Manpower Commission shows that registration of graduate students in these fields in our college and universities is markedly declining. The findings led us to send a letter to President Nixon last week, urging him to reevaluate the situation and to take those steps necessary to assure our nation of adequate scientific and technical manpower in the years ahead. A similar plea was addressed to President Johnson last June. The first day of the February 18-19 meeting of the Air Quality Com mittee in Washington, D. C. was conducted as a seminar on the Federal Air Quality Act, attended by almost a hundred members and guests, of whom twothirds were attorneys. Luncheon guests were Dr. John T. Middleton, Commis sioner of the National Air Pollution Control Administration, and Mr. Edward Tuerk, Deputy Commissioner. Dr. Middleton spoke on "Implementing Public Policy Under the 1967 Air Quality Act" in which he urged active participation by industry in the process of setting ambient air quality standards for sulfur oxides and particulate matter which will shortly get under way in various states. A closed technical conference for exchange of technical information on "Ocean Barging and Deep Well Injection of Chemical Wastes, " arranged by the Water Resources Committee, was held in New York City on February 27. Nearly a hundred member company representatives attended. Uh rfs In spite of a disappointing attendance at the MCA Seminar on Air Pollution Control in December in Altadena, California, Dr. A. T. Rossano of the University of Washington has tentatively agreed to continue the series through 1969- Local industry will be canvassed before scheduling a seminar in any particular location to improve the likelihood of response to those actually planned. On seminar in London, Ontario this summer is in tentative pros pect; no other sites have been agreed upon. \ I CMA 069018 REPORT TO MCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON THE ACTIVITIES OF THE LABELS AND PRECAUTIONARY INFORMATION COMMITTEE March 11, 1969 Exhibit D The Labels and Precautionary Information Committee has served as one of MCA's technical committees since 1944. Its principal function is to consider all matters of interest to the membership concerning the labeling of hazardous chemicals. The Committee is now engaged in the revision of Manual L-l, MCA's guide to the labeling of hazardous chemicals, and is watching legislative and regulatory programs at all levels affecting the labeling of chemical products. Where necessary LAPI acts to encourage the adoption of legislation and regulation which are compatible with the labeling principles set forth in the Manual. At present LAPI is engaged in carrying out or planning the following major activities: (1) Revision of the Manual, (2) Continuing surveillance of labeling legislation of the EEC, (3) Sponsorship of USASI project on labeling of hazardous substances, (4) Planning a series of conferences to review for member companies and others new developments in precautionary labeling, and in this connection the new Manual. (5) Liaison with other MCA committees and trade associations. In these days of austerity and cost cutting I think it significant to emphasizethat of these activities only revision of the Manual requires an expenditure by MCA. Furthermore, based on experiences with previous editions of the Manual this amount will be entirely recouped by MCA through the purchase price of the Manual. I shall briefly review each of the activities enumerated above: (1) Revision of the Manual. We expect to publish a new Manual before the fall of this year. The new Manual will reflect significant changes in precautionary labeling which have occurred since the previous publication. For example, the new standard of care involving fire fighting, leak and spill instructions first intro duced by the MCA Chem Card Program now necessitates the inclusion of these in structions on labels. Apart from its usefulness to members, the significance of the Manual lies in the fact that it constitutes self regulation by the industry. Whenever there arises a cry for industrial labeling regulation, we offer the Manual- as evidence that we can and do regulate ourselves; that we strive to protect those who use our products; that there is no need for government action. Should, nevertheless, pressure for legislation be unyielding we offer the program set forth in the Manual as a model to be adopted by the regulatory body. This has occurred in New Jersey, New York, Oregon and California. (2) Surveillance of EEC Labeling Directives. In 1967 following Board of Directors' approval, Mr. Morgan Hoover, Secretary of LAPI, and I visited Europe to learn the status of the EEC directive relating to the classification and labeling of dangerous substances sold throughout member countries. The trip included con sultations with the individuals responsible for drafting the directive and also with representatives of the chemical trade associations of the Common Market and Outer Seven Countries who will be affected by the directive. Contacts made during the visit are being utilized to keep informed in this area. These directives and others CMA 069019 2 now in development are of concern to member companies marketing classified products in the EEC. MCA members were notified of the issuance of the directive in August of 1967 and its effective date of January 1970. The MCA General Bulletin in February of this year contained an "alert" notice as a reminder to MCA member companies of the approaching effective date. (3) USASI Project. MCA has decided to promote adoption by USASI of the Manual as a voluntary standard for precautionary labeling of hazardous substances. One purpose in sponsoring this project is to have adopted as a national standard a labeling program which is acceptable to member companies. It is also believed that adoption of a USASI standard will serve to reduce further activity for Federal industrial labeling legislation. (4) Labeling Conferences. LAPI membership represents the expertise on pre cautionary labeling in the United States. The dissemination of this knowledge is a committee function which is of real value to member companies. Furthermore, recent developments in product labeling, to be reflected in the new Manual, make it particularly important that LAPI take the lead in providing educational information relating thereto to governmental agencies, MCA members and others in industry. We have discussed with the British Chemical Industry Association the possibility of a jointly sponsored conference which would cover developments in international labeling as well as U.S. We expect that before the end of the year proposals will be prepared on this program for consideration and approval of our respective boards. (5) Liaison with other MCA committees and trade associations. LAPI members participate, as experts in precautionary labeling, in the work of various committees of MCA which are organized for the purpose of considering matters of general interest to the chemical Industry. In addition LAPI members represent MCA on committees composed of trade association representatives,which consider related inter-Indus try problems. A few examples follow. A LAPI representative serves on the Inter-Committee Task Group on Transportation Hazards Information (THI). This group has proposed a program to the U. S. Department of Transportation which would furnish the public emergency services, shippers and carriers information regarding the handling of hazardous materials in emergency situations and would ultimately replace the Chem Card Program. A LAPI member worked on the committee established to develop MCA policy position on proposed revisions by DOT in its existing regu lations and procedures. A LAPI member is the MCA representative on the Inter industry Advisory Committee on Product Information. Through participation in such inter-committee and trade association work LAPI provides to MCA members and others its knowledge of precautionary labeling and fosters uniformity in the development of sound and practical labeling programs. l It is submitted that the above review clearly demonstrates the importance to MCA members of the work now being carried out or planned by LAPI. Thank you for this opportunity to appear before you. Respectfully submitted, !iJM; s jg Edward J. Masek, Chairman LAPI Committee t CMA 069020