Summary
Federal government scientists originally sought a much tougher standard for the toxic chemical C8 than was included in a nationwide health advisory issued last month, according to an internal U.S. Environmental Protection Agency memo.
More than three years ago, EPA staffers proposed that the agency rewrite a deal with DuPont Co. to mandate a C8 limit of 0.2 parts per billion, according to the memo.See the full content of this document
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Epa Wanted Tougher C8 Limit, Memo Says
"EPA's intent is to seek consent through negotiations with DuPont," the memo said. "However, the order could be issued unilaterally if agreement cannot be reached."
EPA staffers wrote the undated memo, called a "briefing paper," sometime in March 2006. At the time, the EPA was preparing to negotiate with DuPont...See the full content of this document
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