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Monsanto will act in a socially responsible manner in the management of its products as well as all other business activities.. To that end, MIC will organize and manage a program for continued surveillance of and to provide stewardship for the defunct polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) product linein -pcrpetui-ty. This program is consistent with and in support of Monsanto's Corporate Policy for Surveillance of Discon tinued Products. The major results targeted for this program are: Establish a Corporate focal point and center of expertise to organize, maintain and transmit information both within and outside the Corporation, including technical, regulatory, health, safety and environmental data regarding PCB's. Maintain continuing surveillance of PCB issues and activities, including research of the effects on health and the environment. Provide technical support for the eveag*seeai assessment by DMEH of effects of the material on man and the environment. Provide continuing surveillance of technology and regulations for handling and disposal of PCB's. Develop and implement a rational management plan capable of anticipating and dealing with all aspects and issues related to PCB materials, -i^=aee&soary in pnrpntuity- 7/8/80 EX P-2182 Page 1 of 1 PCB-ARCH-EXT0371215 tjl