Abex also objects to this interrogatory to the extent it purports to seek information or materials regarding time periods and products that are not at issue in these cases, on the grounds that such information or materials lack relevance and are not reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence.

We hope to be able to provide you with several other documents prior to the next conference call: * a rework of the draft contract, * a timeline of events leading to final consortium formation, and * a draft outline of a process for conducting scientific peer review.

Abex also objects to this interrogatory to the extent it purports to seek information or materials regarding time periods and products that are not at issue in these cases, on the grounds that such information or materials lack relevance and are not reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence.

But they explain the government as a big incentive for reforming the system--apparently concerns about health care costs are leading to lower peronal savings, meaning less investment/growth.

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Abex further objects to this interrogatory on the grounds that the information or materials it purports to seek lack relevance to the issues arising in these cases and are not calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence.

Abex further objects to this interrogatory on the grounds that the information or materials it purports to seek lack relevance to the issues arising in these cases and are not calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence To the extent it purports to seek information or materials regarding the working conditions of Abex employees, this interrogatory is objected to on the grounds that such information or matenals lack relevance to the issues -223-

Oneof our lead plaintiff's C-8 levels has almost doubled and is now 276.6.

Benzene Health Research Consortium - Committee Chairs Conference Call Minutes - June 3, 2005 Participants: Committee Chairs Patsy Clegg, Shell, Oversight Chair Jennifer Galvin, ConocoPhillips, Technical Chair Lynn Russo, ExxonMobil, Communications Chair Stuart Cagen, Budget Chair I DRAFT Additional Participants Mark Fitzsimmons, Steptoe and Johnson API Staff Lorraine Twerdok Matt Todd Bruce Jurnot Antitrust: Lorraine Twerdok Oversight Committee Update: Patsy Clegg Contract Amendment at sponsors for signatures Budget Committee: Stuart Cagen No report Communications Committee Update: Lynne Russo API will mail invitations for annual meeting Jerry Rice has agreed to lead symposium for investigators to present to government officials, etc Action Item: Patsy to poll OC for approval of $10,000 to fund symposium Technical Committee Update: Jennifer Galvin May 26 call with Richard Irons; updated exposure assessment June 7 call with Dr.

Benzene Health Research Consortium - Committee Chairs Conference Call Minutes - June 3, 2005 Participants: Committee Chairs Patsy Clegg, Shell, Oversight Chair Jennifer Galvin, ConocoPhillips, Technical Chair Lynn Russo, ExxonMobil, Communications Chair Stuart Cagen, Budget Chair I DRAFT Additional Participants Mark Fitzsimmons, Steptoe and Johnson API Staff Lorraine Twerdok Matt Todd Bruce Jurnot Antitrust: Lorraine Twerdok Oversight Committee Update: Patsy Clegg Contract Amendment at sponsors for signatures Budget Committee: Stuart Cagen No report Communications Committee Update: Lynne Russo API will mail invitations for annual meeting Jerry Rice has agreed to lead symposium for investigators to present to government officials, etc Action Item: Patsy to poll OC for approval of $10,000 to fund symposium Technical Committee Update: Jennifer Galvin May 26 call with Richard Irons; updated exposure assessment June 7 call with Dr.

Abex also objects to this interrogatory to the extent it purports to seek information or materials regarding time periods and products that are not at issue in these cases, on the grounds that such information or materials lack relevance and are not reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence.

Conclusion : This observations and the previously reported epidemics demonstrate that reformulation of aerosol waterproofing sprays may lead to a marked increase of respiratory toxicity, most probably due to a decrease in mist particle size .

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Call-In Numbers Toll-free dial-in number (US and Canada): (866) 443-0059 International dial-in number: (770) 765-9147 Enter this code at the prompt: 2026828473 # Please Note the Times on the Agenda are in Central Standard Time Final Agenda Time {CST) 8:00am 8:30am 8:40am 9:00am 9:20am 9:40am 10:10am Agenda Item Breakfast Welcome, Introduction and Anti-Trust Guidelines 2009 Budget Status BPSC BzTF BzTF and BPSC Technical Objectives Update on the Pooled Analysis Overview of Shanghai Research Overview of Benzene Symposium Lead Person K.