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Can anyone provide a clear explanation of the procedures that apply for chlorine to be purchased and used in water treatment in Iraq? I know that it’s done through UNICEF. How cumbersome are the procedures? Are there ways in which the procedures have the result of slowing down or impeding the process of installing and using the chlorine in water purification process? Also, is there a ceiling on the funds available (or permitted) to be used for purchase of chlorine? I’m also interested in US holds on equipment related to water and sewage treatment. In June 2000, US congressman Tony Hall said that of the 18 contracts on hold for water and sewage treatment items, all but one were holds placed by the US. Does anyone know of any documentation, internal UN reports, or published news interviews that provide any detail about US holds on equipment for water and sewage treatment? I’ve heard about US holds on water tankers last winter, which were maintained although UNMOVIC said they were not 1051 notifiable. Does anyone know of any documentation or details concerning the water tanker issue? Thanks very much, Joy Gordon Prof. Joy Gordon Associate Professor Philosophy Department Fairfield University Fairfield, CT 06430 (203) 254-4000 ext. 2852 -- ----------------------------------------------------------------------- This is a discussion list run by the Campaign Against Sanctions on Iraq For removal from list, email soc-casi-discuss-request@lists.cam.ac.uk CASI's website - www.casi.org.uk - includes an archive of all postings.