Its intention is that research, which has so far been conducted at various universities, should increasingly be concentrated at the Institute so that the closer contact made possible between the research v/orkers in different disciplines will lead to an even more effective use of the Council's resources.

Thta action by Monsanto Jr, therefore, both commendable ' and unusual The Question now it whether other countries will follow the Monsanto lead (both France and Germany manufacture PCBs In quantity) or whether opportunists with less environ mental conscience will try to break Into the market through the back door.

Fred Qcchlogrosso National Lead Company Nuclear Division 1130 Central Avenue Albany, New York 1220fj Dear Mr.

Though polychlorinated terphenyls are not being found in the environment, it is possible that prolonged use might lead to some of the problems currently associated with polychlorinated-biphenyls _(PCB ' s) .

Discussions with Marketing, Manufacturing and Research representatives are leading to concensus on methods for handling returned fluids for reclaim.

Lead Hygiene Program 1.

The third article reports data from the Oulf Breeze Lab oratory which lead to the conclusion "that chronic ex posure to Aroclor 1254 Increased susceptibility of test pinfish and spot to disease, and also appeared to be toxic to these fish".

Popovich's allegations against Monsanto and the Chemical industry ("More Letters From Readers," June 14) would lead one to believe that chemicals are unnecessary and that chemical companies are concerned solely with earnings.

This leads me to raise two questions to you... 1. is Monsanto willing to also sample and test for these five other companies?

Mechanic Vinyl Lead Operator Vinyl Dryer Utility Maintenance Mechanic Vinyl Chief Operator Maintenance Mechanic Vinyl Shift Supervisor 8-HOUR TWA OVEREXPOSURE,PPM CAUSE 2.6 No specific cause found. 1.5 No specific cause found. 00 Blowdown tank "level tech failure. 1.6* Blanking 742 reactor. 283.5* Changing VCM filters. 1.7* Blanking D-600 Reactor. 3.1 No specific cause found

You can speak to our hygiene efforts over the years pointing out our concern not only for asbestos but also lead.

Box 1057-R Morristown, NJ 07960 Dear Jim, Subject: Emmision Standard The EPA has not yet decid ing the compromise with the Environmental DefenceTund, leading to the proposed ammendments to the National Air Emmision Standard for vinyl chloride, as published in the Federal Register of June 2, 1977.

Dennis Lindsey Lead Warehouseman (Transportation) 0.

"A" operator, Sammie Stokes, notified the lead operator.

Material la s-:faaculsd to load aboard the S3 Boka, praa ntly leading in Safon Kcuge cn April 4, 1973.