1 15 1 https://www.nal.usda.gov/exhibits/speccoll/files/original/8935ff1f12213c5dd13cda0213f81e40.pdf 57169d66a6b299499bebf9402b380f49 PDF Text Text RemDNumber 05362 Author Booth, Robert L. Corporate Author United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), ROpOPt/ArtlClB TltlB Letter from Robert L. Booth to Carl R. McMillen, August 10,1981 Journal/Book Title Year 000 ° Month/Day Color n Number of Images ° DeSGriptOd NOtBS Booth expresses EPA interest in participating in Monsanto's inter-laboratory study for 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin. Tuesday, March 05, 2002 Page 5362 of 5363 �\ UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND SUPPORT LABORATORY CINCINNATI, OHIO 45268 August 10, 1981 Dr. Carl R. McMillan, Contract Manager Monsanto Research Corporation Dayton Laboratory, 1515 Nicholas Road Post Office Box 8, Station B Dayton, Ohio 45407 Dear Dr. McMillen: The Environmental Monitoring and Support Labortory - Cincinnati of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency wishes to participate in the interlaboratory study for 2,3,7,8~tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin. The following provides the information requested in your RFQ dated 25 June 1981. 1. EMSL-Cincinnati will participate on a voluntary basis without compensation. 2. EMSL-Cincinnati will use a Hewlett-Packard 5993-B GC/MS which is equipped with a splitless capillary inlet system and a glass 0.75 mL/min molecular leak column-to-source interface. Sample preparation will be performed in the EMSL-Cincinnati Controlled Toxic Substance Handling Area. Either the Silar IOC or a SE-54 capillary column will be used for the analysis. 3. The Principal Investigator (PI), has satisfactorily participated in the interlaboratory studies for Method 605-benzidines; Method 609nitroaromatics and isophorone; and Method 610-polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons and has over 3 years experience using the HP 5993B GC/MS system. In addition, the staff of the Physical and Chemical Methods Branch of EMSL-Cincinnati has also participated in the inter laboratory studies for Methods 604-phenols, Method 606phthalates, Method 607-nitrosamines, Method 608-pesticides and PCBs, and Method 612-chlorinated hydrocarbons. 4. The Safety Protocol to be used in this study is attached as a separate document. The bulk of the work will be done in Room 576-B of the Andrew W. Breidenbach Environmental Research Center. This room is the EMSL-Cincinnati Controlled Toxic Substances Handling Area and is equipped with the following-safety-features. �a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. I. j . Negative Pressure, positive displacement glove box for storage of toxic compounds Lab Hood, stainless steel lined, average face velocity 113 cfm; equipped with pressure alarm, HEPA and charcoal filters Stainless steel bench tops Hand and eye wash facilities Entry and exit through shower Sprinkler system and triclass dry chemical fire extinguisher Explosion proof refrigerator Locking doors equipped with glass window Intercom to other personnel The room is under negative pressure 5 and 6. The study will be conducted in the Physical and Chemical Methods Branch, John F. Kopp, Branch Chief, by members of the Organic Analysis Section,> James J. Lichtenberg, Section Chief. The PI (Denis Foerst) and his buddy (Thomas Bellar) report directly to James J. Lichtenberg. Denis Foerst, resume enclosed, will be responsible for all aspects of this study and will perform all sample preparation steps and all analyses during both the prestudy and the interlaboratory study. Thomas Bellar will act as the "buddy" to assist the PI only during an emergency. Any questions regarding the EMSL-Cincinnati's response to the RFQ should be addressed to Dr. Denis L. Foerst at (513) 684-7311. Sincerely, Robert L. Booth, Acting Director Environmental Monitoring and Support Laboratory - Cincinnati Enclosure: As Stated � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Alvin L. Young Collection on Agent Orange Description An account of the resource The Alvin L. Young Collection on Agent Orange comprises 120 linear feet and spans the late 1800s to 2005; however, the bulk of the coverage is from the 1960s to the 1980s and there are many undated items. The collection was donated to Special Collections of the National Agricultural Library in 1985 by Dr. Alvin L. Young (1942- ). Dr. Young developed the collection as he conducted extensive research on the military defoliant Agent Orange. The collection is in good condition and includes letters, memoranda, books, reports, press releases, journal and newspaper clippings, field logs and notebooks, newsletters, maps, booklets and pamphlets, photographs, memorabilia, and audiotapes of an interview with Dr. Young. For more about this collection, <a href="/exhibits/speccoll/exhibits/show/alvin-l--young-collection-on-a">view the Agent Orange Exhibit.</a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Box The box containing the original item. 184 Folder The folder containing the original item. 5362 Series The series number of the original item. Series VIII Subseries I Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Robert L. Description An account of the resource Corporate Author: United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of research and Development, Environmental Monitoring and Support Laboratory, Cincinnati, Ohio Title A name given to the resource Letter from Robert L. Booth to Carl R. McMillen, August 10, 1981 ao_seriesVIII