Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. letter to R. R., July 10, 1996

— 1 s5S~“- (Congress of ttic fHmteb States ®)oust of Erprcsmtatibcs ©Hasljmgton, 23<C 20515-2002 July 10, 1996 Thank you for your letter requesting that 1 cosponsor legislation offered by Representative Richard Burr (R-NC) which would remove ethylene glycol monobutyl ether (EGBE) from the Hazardous Air Pollutant (HAP) list established by the 1 990 Clean Air Act. You will be pleased to know that I have signed on as an original cosponsor of Mr. Burr’s bill. Reducing the federal regulatory burden borne by businesses has been my top priority since coming to Congress. EGBE’s current classification as a HAP is a prime example of a regulatory error that requires correction. In studies peformed by government and private scientists, both in the United States and abroad, there is compelling proof that EGBE is not harmful to human health or the environment. Moreover, ambient air concentrations for EGBE, as emitted by the can industry, have been shown to be safe. Removing EGBE from the HAP list will save the can industry an estimated $250 million per year. I am pleased to have been of assistance in this matter. Feel free to contact me again if I may be of additional help to you in the future. Sincerely, Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. Member of Congress