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Auer on perfluorooctane Phytotoxicity - Seedling
sulfonates. Emergence;
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are: Global
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Sampling Plan. Enclosed i the lst from your submission with full citations
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Richard H. Heftr, Chief
High Production Volume Chemicals Branch
cc: Charles Auer
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