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criteria. Mr. Walstead said that document is a rebuttal presenta- tion against registration, which gives the scientific community e a chance to rebut the statements in it. He cited for Council a list of scientific documents which support his stance. Mr. Lieuallen noted the dispute over the RPAR process. EPA is giving industry an opportunity to rebut the assertion that TCDD does exceed the risk factor. He felt there was very clear and strong evidence it does exceed that risk criteria, and the EPA is going through the process to see whether or not that is true. If industry is not able to rebut the presumption, then the herbicide will not be reregi stered. Mrs. Smith said it is obvious there are mixed reports and very incom- plete evidence on this issue. She was concerned about the health hazards to Eugene's citizens, but hoped Council would consider suppor- ting a review process through substantial well-organized organizations. Mr. Obie wondered when the EPA RPAR findings were going to be available. Mr. Walstead said in the spring of 1979. Manager noted the RPAR process could be quite lengthy: The EPA formally notifies that there is a risk hazard, 45 days are allowed for users to rebut the risk, with EPA making a determination as to the risk criteria 180 days from the date of the notice. The appeal route could take several years. Mr. Lieuallen felt it important to address health issues, and inform the public that the herbicide is on sale and being used in Eugene. He noted the amount of debate centered around the levels and whether or e not there is a safe level, with Dr. McNulty's study suggesting it is dangerous in parts per trillion. He said the industry is not able to eliminate its use and cannot make assurances that they can keep the herbicide out of the water supply or exposure to human beings in sprayed areas. Mr.'Lieuallen moved, seconded by Mr. Delay, that the Council communicate to State and Federal agencies its opposition to continued use of TCDD containing herbicides as a tool for land management. Mr. Lieuallen, with consent of Mr. Delay, withdrew the motion. Mr. Lieuallen felt Council should first deal with the matter locally. Mr. Lieuallen moved, seconded by Mr. Hamel, to direct staff to develop with EWEB staff and other appropriate technical persons a study of the need for and feasibility of a program to monitor our water supply for the presence of TCDD and chemicals known to contain TCDD. Motion carried unanimously. Staff would report to Council what would be involved in such a study, and Council would then follow up, based on the information provided. . 9/20/78--8 (, Iff