INSTITUTE OF SCRAP RECYCLING INDUSTRIES INC

Discussion regarding the significant environmental benefits that may be achieved through a modest increase in truck weights/bridge weights and the addition of a sixth axle on a tractor trailer combination.

Discussion with regard to theft of cargo exported from the US, whether on the high seas or at destination ports prior to the release of cargo to the consignee Discussions regarding the maintenance of domestic waterways with specific focus on maintaining adequate depth through dredging or other means to avoid the normal flow of materials by barge.

Discussions with regard to trade promotion and export of scrap materials-metal,paper, glass, plastic, rubber,textiles & electronics. Discussions with regard to real and potential trade barriers imposed by foreign nations, particularly on the scrap recycling industry and its feed-stock. Discussions with regard to the application of ITAR. EAR, OFAC and other regulations as they relate to the international trade of recycled materials. Discussion regarding the mis-classification ofrecyclable materials as "solid waste thereby resulting in import shipments being turned away at the borders. Discussion with regard to the inappropriate application of the requirement for "mill certificates" as it relates to scrap metal being brought into the US for manufacture into specification grade commodities that substitute for virgin materials in the manufacture of new basic materials. Discussions with regard to the inappropriate application of the Basel Convention and the OECD Waste Agreement to non-hazardous, specification grade commodities manufactured from scrap/recyclable materials.

EPA Regulations regarding the recovery from end-of-life goods and vehicles. Recent regulatory action permitting the use of flammable hydrocarbons as refrigerants in lieu chlorofluorocarbons and the attendant regulatory and safety

EPA's interpretation of the Clean Air Act as it relates to the recovery ofChlorofluocarbons from certain items. Efforts to encourage Design for the Environment and Design for Recycling, both of which would greatly improve the recyclability of many products and result in dramatically less use of hazardous or toxic substances in such products. Electronics, rubber and plastic issues