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I ~ y0ak"Irl-d MEMORANDUM TO: F. J. Schultz FROM: W. E. Crouse October 6, 1986 SUBJECT: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Field Survey in New York City The Tobacco Institute's New York City ETS Field Study was conducted from September 21-29, 1986. The participants included repre- sentatives from Lorillard, Philip Morris, R.J. Reynolds and ACVA Atlantic, Inc. The objective of this study was to sample a designated number of office buildings and restaurants throughout New York for selected components of ETS (CO, nicotine, respirable particulates). The historical basis, experimental objectives and protocols for this study are included in the attachment. Each industry representative was paired with an ACVA Atlantic representative. Thus, four (4)-two member teams were fielded during the study. One (1) PASS-I sampler was utilized per team. A preliminary meeting was held on the evening of September 21 in New York so as to familiarize ourselves with each other, the briefcase sampler and the administrative details. The data goals during this study were measurements for 40 offices and 100 restaurants. During the sampling (minimum of sixty minutes), careful observations were recorded which included room dimensions, ventilation system design, number of smokers, number of occupants and other information that would be meaningful as the results are interpreted and rationalized. OBSERVATIONS The study was well organized as can be gathered from the attached protocol. The project director Dr. Guy Oldaker provided excep- tional support and direction during the study. The ACVA Atlantic Inc. delegation interacted well with the industry representatives and provided invaluable expertise with regard to ventilation and air handling systems. Due to prior contacts with representatives from the designated restaurants and offices, we encountered no personnel difficulties when we arrived to sample. The portable nature of the PASS-I units provi - - ,-;_th mobility within the sampling locations. My conclus ...t objective of the study was met. A significai. a.tqJt_. offices and restaurants were sampled. Nicotine and respiruole particulate tubes and cassettes were

, shipped daily by Federal Express to the analytical laboratories of R.J. Reynolds. The results were telephoned daily directly to the project director so as to accelerate the computer calculations for each location. According to Dr. Oldaker, the preliminary data results for all October. At that time, I will forward a copy of the data to you offices and restaurants should be completed by the second week in for your inspection and comment. /jw:1 Xc: =J. H. Bell H. J. Minnemeyer A. W. Spears